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 • 71 episodes
The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience
Latest Episodes
#070 Ask G 03: Standing Watch at the Naval Academy: Roles, Responsibilities, and Realities
Ever wondered what it truly means to "stand watch" at the Naval Academy? Join us on a fascinating journey as we uncover the intricate responsibilities that come with this military duty. With personal stories from midshipmen and a detailed break...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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#069 The Profession of Leadership: David Albritton's Journey of Leadership and Resilience at the Naval Academy
What pivotal lessons can transform a young person into a distinguished Naval Academy graduate and successful civilian leader? Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Allbritton, a 1988 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, as he...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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54:14
#068 Semper Deep: Insight into Life as a Navy Submarine Officer
Ever wondered what life is truly like beneath the ocean's waves? Join us as we feature Andrea Howard, an esteemed submarine officer and influential member of the Academy Insider Advisory Board. From her beginnings in Atlanta to her double major...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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56:07
#067 Top Gun Maverick Behind the Scenes: Inside Information from a Navy Jet Pilot
Lieutenant Commander Amy Heflin, callsign BACON, joins us to share her incredible journey from West Texas to the cockpit of an F-18. Discover what it was like to fly jets with actors in the backseat during the filming of Top Gun 2: Maverick. Am...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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51:33
#066 From Naval Academy to City Hall: Mayor Phillip Jones's Journey of Leadership
How does a Naval Academy graduate go from the Marine Corps to leading a large city? Mayor Phillip Jones of Newport News shares his remarkable journey on this episode of Academy Insider. From his rigorous training at the Naval Academy to his ser...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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33:05