Episodes produced and hosted by midshipmen that cover a wide range of historical topics - including student life in Annapolis down through the generations.
Three midshipmen interview Captain David Forman about his experiences as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, and lessons he has learned in his current capacity as Deputy Commandant.
In this Blue & Gold Series Podcast, Midshipmen Gavin Milligan and Peter Shaner interview Colonel James McDonough about lessons learned from his experience as a midshipman, and from his current capacity as Commandant of the US Naval Academy.
An interview by former Midshipman Nels Waraaniemi of Captain John Freymann, who reflects upon his remarkable naval career, his service in the Pentagon during 9/11, and twenty years of teaching in the USNA History Department.
Three midshipmen relate stories of their ancestors coming to the United States, and their early experiences in a new society.
When people think of special operators, examples of the most famous units come to mind: Navy SEALs, Army Rangers and Green Berets, and even Air Force Pararescuemen. Also among this esteemed group is the infamous Marine Raider Regiment. But how did they get here? What's their story? Join us as Midshipmen Benjamin Currey and Josh de la Rosa trace the roots of this legendary institution by examining Brigadier General Carlson's career. From his experiences in 1930s China through his military campaigns in the Pacific against Imperial Japan, Carlson's leadership and vision helped forged the Raiders into a devastating fighting force that became the model for other services to follow.
Two midshipmen interview Dr. Clementine Fujimura, the Academy's sole anthropologist, about midshipmen culture and traditions, and how they often emerge in response to the unique challenges of student life on the Yard.
Three Midshipmen each relate the remarkable story of one of their ancestors, who served in either World War II, the Korean War, or in Vietnam
Two midshipmen interview Dr. Lee Pennington on the life and career of Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Saito, in whose honor his family bequeathed the remarkable Pagoda Monument, standing today near Luce Hall.
Four midshipmen discuss the controversies surrounding John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry, a key event leading to the Civil War. They also interview Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, author of Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence (2019).
Two midshipmen interview Dr. Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus of the USNA History Department, regarding his remarkable career as an author and teacher, and his perspectives on how student life in Annapolis has changed since the 1970s.
Admiral William Daniel Leahy has not garnered the same fame as other admirals and generals of World War II, yet he played a critical role in shaping American strategies to defeat the Axis powers. Midshipmen Nathan Scherry and Sebastian Scherry collaborated to produce this short documentary to address Admiral Leahy's enormous contribution to American efforts in the 1940s to defeat Fascism.
Two midshipmen interview Dr. Rae Jean Goodman, Professor Emeritus of the Academy's Economics Department, to discuss her perspective on evolving Brigade culture after female midshipmen were inducted in 1976 as well as her innovative efforts to further educate and support her peers through "Teaching Portfolios."
Midshipman Alexander Turner interviews Dr. Lawson Brigham about the challenges of commanding Coast Guard vessels in polar waters, recent innovations in ice breaking technologies, and the commercial potentials of the Arctic Sea.
Two midshipmen interview Dr. Stephen Wrage, of the Academy's Political Science Department, regarding his views on academic freedom, and the apolitical nature of the US military. In addition, Dr. Wrage shares some remarkable personal experiences gained while teaching in Annapolis, Singapore, and Greece.
Two midshipmen interview Lieutenant General John Wissler, currently the Distinguished Chair of Leadership at the Naval Academy's Stockdale Center, regarding lessons in ethical leadership he learned both as a student at the Naval Academy in the 1970s, and in a long and distinguished career as a Marine Corps officer.
Four midshipmen discuss the social and economic impacts of the Industrial Revolution.
Three midshipmen interview Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the US Naval Academy, who reflects upon the lessons and experiences he acquired as a student in Annapolis, and during his long and distinguished service in the fleet. In addition, Superintendent Buck discusses the impact of the Covid pandemic upon the unique mission and culture of the Academy.
Four midshipmen discuss the remarkable innovations in Western military technology that took place during World War I.
Three midshipmen interview the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, about his memories of the Naval Academy, as well as lessons in leadership he has learned during his long and distinguished naval career.
Midshipmen Hassen, Henderson, Ostrowski, White, and Williams discuss French struggles for and against democracy, from the Revolution through the Second Empire of the 1870s.
An interview of Sharon and Tim Disher, who recall the struggles faced by some of the first female midshipmen attending the Naval Academy in the 1970s.
Three midshipmen interview professors Lori Bogle and Tom McCarthy about the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl, how its effects strained the fabric of American social life, and how families overcame these challenges.
Three midshipmen interview Professors Charles Nolan and Brian VanDeMark about how the culture of the Naval Academy has changed since the 1980s.
[Producer's Note: Though chronologically the second release, this represents our midshipmen podcast team's very first attempt at producing an entire episode independently. The bumps and scrapes heard in some sections of the audio stem from a minor technical oversight that, unfortunately, cannot be corrected in post-production. We ask for your understanding and thank you for your patience.]
Three midshipmen interview Captain Ric Johns (ret.) about his remarkable memories of student life at the Naval Academy in the 1970s.
