The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience
The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families. Through the perspective of a community of former graduates and Naval Academy insiders, this podcast will help you learn about life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Through our shared experiences, Academy Insider guides families through the anxiety and frustration caused by lack of understanding, misinformation, and confusion. This platform is designed to better relationships between midshipmen and their loved ones. This podcast is not affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy or Department of Defense. The thoughts and opinions are exclusively those of your host and his guests.
Podcasting since 2019 • 78 episodes
The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience
Latest Episodes
#077 Learn About the Company Mate of the Deck (CMOD) at the Naval Academy
Unravel the mysteries of military life as we explore the concept of "CMOD" at the Naval Academy through the concerned eyes of Lorianne, a mother from Boston. CMOD, or Company Mate of the Deck, is more than just an acronym; it's a crucial watch ...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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3:05
#076 Insights from Command Master Chief Anthony Amato on Forging Future Naval Leaders
Command Master Chief Anthony Amato joins us for an insightful discussion on the Academy Insider Podcast, where we uncover the essential dynamics between junior officers and senior enlisted leaders in the Navy. Learn how Anthony’s journey from e...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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47:52
#075 Behind the Scenes of the Service Assignment Process at the US Naval Academy
Discover the intricacies of the United States Naval Academy's service assignment process with two remarkable Navy officers, Tim Leonardi and Max Vidaver. Tim, a 2004 USNA graduate and the current chairman of Officer Accessions and Talent Optimi...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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45:50
#074 Ask G 05 - What is the Back Shaft?? Learn more Bancroft Hall Terminology!
Curious about why upper-class midshipmen at the Naval Academy prefer the elusive "back shaft" rooms in Bancroft Hall? Uncover the secrets behind this unique living preference as we answer Rachel's question from Massachusetts. Our host, Grant, v...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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3:08
#073 Pro-Know!! Learn about the Professional Knowledge Program at the United States Naval Academy
Brayden Scharfe, USNA '26, shares insight into the power of professional knowledge, or "pro-know," as we explore its impact on shaping resilient, informed military leaders. Discover how the Naval Academy's rigorous exams and training opportunit...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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39:14