Best Naval Engineers Podcasts (2025)

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On The High Seas: Graeme Stout talks about his career as a Naval Engineer 32:56

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Engineering students at the University of Alberta who are Naval Reservists have an opportunity to gain hands-on learning on the high seas. A new co-op program in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy will have them train and serve aboard Canadian warships. Life at sea is one full of adventure… here to tell us more about what a career being a Nav…

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39: VADM David Lewis - WWII Submarine Production 40:01

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In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Stephen Phillips his recent article entitled “High Volume Submarine Production in World War II.” This will be the second in a series of two podcasts…so, listen to the previous episode on building Destro…

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38: VADM David Lewis - WWII Destroyer Escort Shipbuilding 40:57

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In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Stephen Phillips his recent article entitled “The Industrial Integration of Design and Production in the WWII U.S. Emergency Destroyer Escort Shipbuilding Program.” This will be the first in a series of…

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A Chef's Journey Between Shanghai and Melbourne: Tina Zhao on Food, Identity, and Creative Freedom 1:21:54

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What happens when love sends you halfway across the world, and food brings you back home? In this episode, Susan and I sit down with Tina Zhao — chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Alinta, a Shanghai restaurant that fuses Australian ease with Chinese precision. Tina first left Shanghai at 17 to chase love in Melbourne, only to discover something els…

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Curate People 52:04

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The Best Only Want to Work With the Best 0:00 You'll Never Be Able to Hire Anybody Better Than You 3:49 Break Every Rule to Get the Best People 6:45 It Just Takes a Small Group of People to Create Something Great 10:19 Find Undiscovered Talent Before Everyone Else 14:56 Great People Have Taste in Other People 19:04 Every Great Engineer Is Also an A…

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37: TSS 2025 with Captain Richard White, USN-Ret 32:28

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In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Richard White, USN-Ret, discusses the Technology, Systems, and Ships Symposium with host Dr. Stephen Phillips. The symposium will be held at George Mason University on November 17-18, 2025. More information is available at the ASNE website…

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In the Arena 41:45

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Inspiration All the Way Down 0:00 Life is Lived in the Arena 2:40 If You Want to Learn, Do 4:51 In Most Difficult Things in Life, The Solution is Indirect 6:15 When You Truly Work for Yourself 7:30 Find Your Specific Knowledge Through Action 10:12 You Have to Enjoy It a Lot 12:06 Pause, Reflect, See How Well it Did 14:45 Blame Yourself for Everythi…

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From Chinese Rock Star to Cross-Cultural Storyteller: Henry Kong on Music, Identity, and Cultural Exchange 1:20:15

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What does it mean to grow up with music, and then grow into it? In this episode of Liminal Space, we speak with Henry Kong—festival organizer, music promoter, and 75th descendant of Confucius—about his journey from teenage rock star to cultural bridge-builder. Henry reflects on his first bands, the vibrant indie scene in Beijing, and the challenges…

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Find the Simplest Thing That Works 6:18

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http://nav.al/simplestBy Naval

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WTJ? live: Careers in Education Administration 41:53

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Considering a leadership role in education? Hear from three women leaders in education and their personal stories. For more information on the Faculty of Education's leadership programs visit ualberta.ca, Faculty of Education. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/programs/diploma-and-certificate-programs/index.htmlWTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance.G…

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36: John Daidola - Hull Materials 15:16

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In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, John Daidola discusses with host Stephen Phillips his Naval Engineers Journal (NEJ) article which compares and contrasts employing materials other than steel for hull construction.By Dr. Stephen Phillips

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Good Products Are Hard to Vary 3:27

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http://nav.al/good-productsBy Naval

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Most Books Should Be Skimmed, A Few Should Be Devoured 3:43

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Transcript: http://nav.al/devourBy Naval

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35: RWSCM Jusup Hansen - FMMS 2025 25:56

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In episode 35 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Robotics Warfare Specialist Master Chief Jusup Hansen discusses with Dr. Stephen Phillips his experience working with unmanned undersea vehicles, the state of unmanned platforms in the Navy, the new robotics rating, and more on what to expect at FMM…

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The Best Authors Respect the Reader's Time 3:03

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Transcript: http://nav.al/densityBy Naval

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34: FMMS 2025 Innovation Theater 24:29

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In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. Stephen Phillips welcomes multiple guests to discuss the Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2025 (FMMS 2025) Innovation Theater. Listen in to hear about the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Large Surface Comba…

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It Is Impossible to Fool Mother Nature 4:15

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Transcript: http://nav.al/foolBy Naval

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From Texas to Jiangyin: A Naval Engineer’s Journey in China w/ Julia Meyn 1:20:31

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What does it mean to build something massive, precise, and powerful—while rebuilding your own sense of belonging? In this episode of Liminal Space, host Susan Su and co-host Matt Lu talk with Julia Meyn, a naval engineer from Texas now working in Jiangyin, China. Julia shares her journey into the world of shipbuilding, from feeling like an outsider…

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TD Mini Episode 4: Access to capital for your small business 7:50

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This is the fourth part in our TD mini-episode series on how to start your own business. We posted the other three in the spring. You might want to have a listen/re-listen to them. We hope you find some useful pointers on the steps needed to start your own business.Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/whatthejob/td-mini-episode-starting-your-own-busin…

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WTJ? Live: Navigating Career Disruptions featuring the Career Centre 54:45

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These panelists have overcome a pandemic, restructuring, and other disruptions at various points in their careers. They discuss how they got through these challenges and excelled. Featuring alumni Sama Ahmed, Erik Einseidel and Cole PearsonBy University of Alberta Alumni Association

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Blame Yourself for Everything, and Preserve Your Agency 4:40

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Transcript: http://nav.al/agency

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33: Parks Stephenson - OceanGate Tragedy 1:28:44

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In episode 33 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Parks Stephenson joins host Dr. Stephen Phillips to discuss the 2023 OceanGate tragedy. The conversation includes discussion of submersible design, certification, classification, and inspection protocols that govern the deep submergence world which …

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32: VADM David Lewis 2025 Annual Review 48:53

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In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Dr. Stephen Phillips the state and future of ASNE.By Dr. Stephen Phillips

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Pause, Reflect, See How Well it Did 1:39

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Transcript: http://nav.al/reflect

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Scaling SaaS the Right Way: Des Anderson on AI, Security, and Building a Global Learning Platform 49:46

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#010: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson sits down with Des Anderson, co-founder and CTO of LearnUpon, to discuss the journey from start-up idea to global SaaS leader. Des shares candid insights on co-founding a company during uncertain times, simplifying the LMS market, scaling engineering teams, and keeping innovation alive with AI an…

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Hiring a Podcast Editor and Naval's Chief of Staff 2:35

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Transcript: http://nav.al/hiring

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You Have to Enjoy It a Lot 2:48

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Transcript: http://nav.al/enjoy

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Find Your Specific Knowledge Through Action 1:55

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Transcript: http://nav.al/action

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When You Truly Work for Yourself 2:44

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Transcript: http://nav.al/yourselfBy Naval

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From Chi-Town to China: Navigating Identity, Supply Chain, and the China Dream with Joshua Charles Woodard 1:07:57

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What does it really mean to live in-between—cultures, dreams, identities? Joshua Charles Woodard, entrepreneur, engineer, artist, and nightlife maestro, has spent his life exploring this very question. In our first episode, Josh (affectionately known as "Jashy") shares the incredible journey that took him from Chicago's South Side to Beijing’s pres…

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In Most Difficult Things in Life, The Solution is Indirect 1:16

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Transcript: http://nav.al/indirect

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31: Dr. Stephen Phillips - Talk a Little, Learn a Lot - One Year Episode 39:24

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In episode 31 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, Dr. Stephen Phillips reviews some of the podcasts from the first year while also introducing himself to the audience. Sections of interviews with Astronaut Andre Douglas, The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Captain Roy Springer, USN-Ret, and Dr. Robert Stone and Cara Johnston of the Virginia Tech Internation…

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If You Want to Learn, Do 1:25

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Transcript: http://nav.al/do

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Life is Lived in the Arena 2:09

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Transcript: http://nav.al/arenaBy Naval

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Inspiration all the way down 2:57

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Transcript: http://nav.al/inspirationBy Naval

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30: Troy Kimmel - The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later 33:29

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In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Troy Kimmel discusses with host Dr. Stephen Phillips The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later, a special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal.By American Society of Naval Engineers

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Scaling People, Not Just Headcount: How HR Builds Culture at a Remote-First Startup 45:54

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#009: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Cloudsmith’s Chief Strategy Officer Alan Carson chats with Kerry Boden, HR Manager and the force behind scaling Cloudsmith during its explosive growth. Kerry shares her journey from linguistics to HR leadership, her experience joining a 35-person startup, and how she helped grow the company to nearly 90 empl…

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Mastering Customer Success at Cloudsmith with Dave McConville 48:31

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#008: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, host Alan Carson sits down with Dave McConville, a customer success powerhouse at Cloudsmith, to explore what it truly takes to build lasting customer relationships in a complex, fast-growing tech company. Dave shares his candid journey from aspiring software engineer to technical writer, scrum master, and u…

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Engineering at Scale with Ronan O'Dulaing: Culture, Chaos, and the Craft of Building World-Class Teams 52:02

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#007: What does it take to scale a world-class engineering team? In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson sits down with Ronan O'Dulaing, seasoned engineering leader and VP of Engineering at Cloudsmith, to explore the strategies behind hiring top-tier talent, structuring growing teams, and building psychologically safe, remote-first cultures.…

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WTJ? Live: Academic & Research Administration careers in the Life Sciences 53:54

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This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience in March of 2025. The panel discusses unique career paths in the life sciences, with a particularemphasis on roles in academic administration and features Eric Loo,’07 BSc,’13 PhD; Grant Kemp, ’07 BSc,’13 PhD and Helen Coe,’04 BSc,’10 PhDBy University of Alberta Alumni Association

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Naval Aviator to SaaS CEO: Glenn Weinstein on Leadership, Scaling, and Serving Developers 48:41

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#006: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Cloudsmith co-founder Alan Carson sits down with CEO Glenn Weinstein for a deep dive into leadership, growth, and developer-first thinking. Glenn shares his journey from programming on a Commodore PET to founding and selling a startup, his lessons from Twilio, and what drew him to lead Cloudsmith. The two di…

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TD Mini episode 3: SWOT analysis 8:38

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This is the third in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses the importance of and how to complete a SWOT analysis.By University of Alberta Alumni Association

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Support to Solutions: Ciara Carey on Secure DevOps, Rego Policies & Growing with Cloudsmith 49:38

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#005: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson chats with Ciara Carey, Solutions Engineer at Cloudsmith, about her career journey from developer to DevRel to her current customer-facing role. Ciara shares real-world insights on software supply chain security, how teams are using Enterprise Policy Management (EPM) to control open source risk, …

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TD Mini Episode 2: Creating your business plan 8:40

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This is the second in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to create a business plan.By University of Alberta Alumni Association

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From Solo Founder to CTO: Jack Spargo on Scaling Startups, Blockchain & Developer Culture 58:27

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#004: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson chats with Jack Spargo, CTO of Control Alt, about his fascinating career journey from aerospace engineering to leading blockchain-powered investment platforms. Jack shares lessons from being acquired overnight, the challenges of building a platform from scratch, and why he’s betting big on junior…

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TD mini episode: Starting your own Business 8:36

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This is the first in our four part mini series on starting your own business. This episode discusses steps to take prior to beginning your business plan.By University of Alberta Alumni Association

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Tom Gibson on Scaling Cloudsmith, Security Innovation & Developer DNA 47:24

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#003: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson sits down with Tom Gibson, Principal Engineer and long-time Cloudsmith team member, to trace his journey from early start-up to leading strategic innovation in the CTO’s office. Tom shares behind-the-scenes stories about engineering through scale, building continuous security scanning, and what i…

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29: The Honorable Sean Stackley and The Story of Aegis 1:00:01

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In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, The Honorable Sean Stackley, former Acting Secretary of the Navy, discusses Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, the "Father of Aegis," the Aegis Combat Weapons System, it's ever evolving role, and his experiences in shipbuilding...all in anticipation of the upcoming special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal e…

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WTJ? live: Arts Stories Unplugged 45:38

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This month's live panel features Arts alumni Kelly Mellings, Xinting Zhao and Fiwanda Mithrush discussing owning an art's related business, quitting your day job and working in the music, publishing, arts admin and literature fields.By University of Alberta Alumni Association

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DevRel, Donuts & Distributed Systems: Dan McKinney on Scaling Cloudsmith and Winning Trust 53:04

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#002: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson sits down with Dan McKinney, one of Cloudsmith’s earliest team members and now Head of Solutions Engineering. Dan reflects on his unique journey from writing docs and filming DevRel videos to leading high-stakes enterprise sales. Discover how Cloudsmith scaled from a two-person start-up to a plat…