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 • 112 episodes
The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience
Latest Episodes
#111 Inside Naval Academy Medical And Dental Services - On The Yard (006)
What Every Naval Academy Parent Should Know About BMU and Medical CareWorried about what happens if your midshipman gets sick or injured while at the Naval Academy? Concerned about medical care during leave periods? This...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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31:42
#110 The Comma Club: Insight Into Struggling Academically at the Naval Academy. Will You be Okay?
Why Struggling at Annapolis Doesn't Define Your Future SuccessStruggling academically at the Naval Academy? You're not alone, and this episode proves that your worth isn't defined by your class rank. Stefan Simkovic, Class of 200...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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39:13
#109 Learn About the Naval Academy Liberty and Leave Policies. What's the Difference? - On The Yard (005)
Why Naval Academy Midshipmen Can't Simply Take Time Off Like Everyone ElseEver wondered why upperclass midshipmen sprint back to campus at 11:55 PM on Friday nights? In this episode, we break down the crucial distinction...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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46:04
#108 Stoicism As a Warrior Philosophy - Interview with William Spears
Why Good Humans Make the Best Warriors According to Naval Commander Will SpearsWhat happens when ancient philosophy meets modern military leadership? In this fascinating episode, we explore how stoicism serves as a corne...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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55:08
#107 Plebe Duties At The Naval Academy (2025) - On The Yard (004)
From Chopping to Chow Calls: Decoding the Secret Language of PlebesEver wondered what it's really like to be a plebe at the United States Naval Academy? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the unique aspects of...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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34:10