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What is the Academy Insider Podcast?

The Academy Insider podcast is for you to get an insider's view of all things related to the United States Naval Academy. Academy insider has grown to over 13,000 followers and this podcast is listened to by thousands of people seeking a peek into life at the Naval Academy. I get questions from people all over the world about the Naval Academy, it's traditions, the unique terms, the language that we use, how to get in, what it's like and what the midshipman experience is like on a daily basis. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Thank you for letting the Academy Insider team be your guide to the United States Naval Academy!

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The podcast provides a fun and informative insiders view to all things related to the United States Naval Academy through conversations with our host and founder Grant Vermeer '17 and his guests.

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#000 - What is the Academy Insider Podcast?


The academy insider podcast is for you to get an insider's view of all things related to the United States Naval Academy. Academy insider has grown to over 13,000 followers and this podcast has been downloaded over 100,000 times. I get questions from people all over the world about the Naval Academy, it's traditions, the unique terms, the language that we use, how to get in, what it's like and what the midshipman experience is like on a daily basis. Go to Apple Podcasts to follow so you don't miss an episode. Thank you for letting us be your guide to the United States Naval Academy!

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— Latest Episodes —


Episode #034 - The Herndon Climb Tradition with James R McNeal '86

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Episode #033 - Margaret "Peg" DeLuca Klein '81, Rear Adm, U.S. Navy, Retired - 82nd Commandant of the United States Naval Academy

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Episode #032 - Angela Bailey - Protocol Advisor to the Commandant of Midshipmen and Brigade Social Instructor

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Episode #031: Marine Corps 101 with Major Lowell Krusinger

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Episode #030: Caroline Johnson '09
- Jet Girl

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Episode #029: The First Female Blue Angels Pilot - Katie Cook '08

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Episode #028 - Brigade Boxing with Stephanie Simon '17

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Episode #027 - Discussing the book Sex in the Hall with Ricky Conlin '99

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Episode #026 - David Marquet '81 - Submarine Captain and Best Selling Author - Leadership is Language

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Episode #025 - Ship Selection Night with Jarred Reid-Dixon '17

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Episode #024 -Outdoor Adventures and Summer Trainings for Midshipmen with Rob Roy '11

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Episode #023 - The Naval Academy Conduct System with Rob Roy '11

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Episode #022 - Leadership with Captain D. Michael Abrashoff '82

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Episode #021 - Army Navy Game Ball Run - 13th Company with Guest Rebecca Richmond '16

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Episode #020 - Army Week at the United States Naval Academy with Captain Eddie Pilcher '96

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Episode #019 - Army Navy Game with Dishan Romine '17, Calvin Cass Jr. '17 & Alex Barta '17

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Episode #018 - A Parent's Journey at USNA with Karl Smith - Anchored in Tradition

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Episode #017 - Jesse Iwuji '10 - Navy LT and NASCAR Driver

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Episode #016 - Coast Guard Academy Exchange with Matt Meltzer '17 USN

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Episode #015 - Halloween at USNA with Jeremiah Harding'17 USMC

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Episode #014 - Andrea Howard '15 - Marshall Scholar and Submarine Junior Officer

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Episode #013 - The Black N with Ricky Conlin '99 - The Secret Society of Bad Boys of the Naval Academy

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Episode #012 - Life of a Surface Warfare Junior Officer (SWO) with Guest Teresa Meadows '16

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Episode #011 - The Daily Life of a Plebe with Guest Matt Meltzer '17

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Episode #010 - Patty Lutton - USNA MID MOMS!!! (and DADS!) Facebook Page Founder

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Episode #009 - Signatures Sheets with Guest Nicki DeGuzman '16

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Episode #008 - Temporary Assigned Duty at the USNA with Guest Tilman Dunbar '16

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Episode #007 - Tango Company with Guest Chrishad Broadway '16

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Episode #006 - Julie Haller - 2023 BLB Parents Facebook Moderator and Experienced USNA Mom

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Epissode #005 - Being Excellent with Guest Jon Bangsal '15 USMC

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Epissode #004 - Plebe Summer Series: Guest Sarita Condie '17 Liked Plebe Summer

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Epissode#003 - Plebe Summer Series: Being Your Best Every Day with Guest Troy Thompson '17 USN

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Epissode #002 - Plebe Summer Organization with guest Christian Blanchard USNA Class of 2017

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Epissode #001 - The Purpose of Plebe Summer with Commander Mike Murnane

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