Best Nimitz Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 467: The Nimitz Way and Modern SWO Readiness: Preparing for the High-End Fight 34:14

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Lieutenant Seth C. Breen about his recent CIMSEC article on SWO tactical qualifications and his article "The Nimitz Way Still Applies" published last year in Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 470: A Conversation with World War II Submariner Patrick Zilliacus 34:56

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World War II submariner Patrick Zilliacus shares his remarkable experiences serving aboard USS Spot (SS-413). He reflects on life underwater, combat patrols, and the realities of submarine warfare. His firsthand stories offer rare insight into courage, duty, and the silent service during WWII.By U.S. Naval Institute

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The Invasion of Malaya - Episode 531 1:41:41

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the morass that is the British “problem” in Malaya following the Japanese invasion. Just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese launched the Invasion of Malaya, landing on several beaches and quickly moving inland. British colonial troop’s reaction to the Japanese advance was both slow and i…

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Ep 123 Beverly Mass UFO and John Lennon UFO 25:31

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It's interesting that both of our stories have similarly described UFOs. We do not collaborate before hand. What a coincidence. You can reach us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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The Destruction of Force Z - Episode 530 1:32:41

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the destruction of Force Z at the hands of the Imperial Japanese Navy's air arm. Sent as a deterrent to Japanese aggression in the area in December 1941 by Winston Churchill, Force Z was supposed to be the "big stick" of Royal Navy power in the Pacific. Comprised of HMS Prince of Wals and battlecruis…

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Ep 122 Starlink? and Lake lights in Colorado 27:31

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Robert discusses a report of lights and a large UFO over a lake in Colorado and Rick reports on a story of a row of lights and photo in California. You can reach us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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Preparations for the Invasion of Malaya - Episode 529 1:13:14

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at the preparation for the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941. The guys dig into the Japanese outlook on the region, the reasons for invasion, as well as the invasion plans. Digging into the personalities involved, Jon dishes out the goods on Brooke-Popham, Percival, Yamashita and others…

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Ep 121 UFO, Creature or Ghost? 25:36

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You can reach us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 469: America’s First Marine 42:49

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Host Eric Mills talks with author William J. Prom about his latest piece on Continental Marine Major Samuel Nicholas in Naval History magazine.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Invasion of Tarawa and Alexander Bonnyman Medal of Honor Footage - Episode 528 1:32:07

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the archival footage shot by Norm Hatch and his crew for the invasion of Tarawa in November 1943. Thge guys dig into some of the personalities seen on screen like Herb Amey, Jim Crowe, Norm Hatch and Alexander Bonnyman. Towards the end of the episode Seth and Jon go through Alexander Bonnyman's Medal…

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Ep 120 White Horse Light and The Maarup UFO Case 28:05

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We would love to hear from you. You can contact us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 468: Thinking Like Insurgents: COIN Lessons for Stand-In Forces 23:44

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The Marine Corps must redefine how it deters enemy forces.By U.S. Naval Institute

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The US Army at Pearl Harbor with John McManus - Episode 527 1:15:55

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This week, Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome their mutual buddy, John McManus to the show to discuss the role of the US Army at Pearl Harbor. Everyone knows what the Navy and Marine Corps did and went through during the Japanese attack on Oahu, but do you know the role of the US Army? Tune in to this episode and you will find out. The guys get …

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Ep 119 Jellyfish UFO and Lake Erie UFO 25:04

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You can reach us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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The Battle for Wake Island Part 2 - December 12-23, 1941 Episode 526 1:46:09

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at the second part of the Battle for Wake Island, the Japanese invasion and American defense. The guys also dig into the details, focusing on the American relief effort planned by Admiral Husband Kimmel, the Japanese plans for a re-do, the Japanese landings and subsequent beat-down that the Marine…

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Ep 118 USS Nimitz and 3IAtlas 34:26

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The latest new on 3IAtlas and an old story about a UFO seen by a sailor on the Carrier Nimitz. Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 466: Affordable Lethality: Why the U.S. Needs Conventional Submarines 35:40

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Host Bill Hamblet explores the strategic value of non-nuclear submarines in strengthening the U.S. Navy’s undersea fleet with Lieutenant Commanders Jim Halsell and Jordan Spector, as they discuss their articles in the October issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 465: A Commercial Paradigm for Submarine Rescue 35:57

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Commander Gregory B. Cotten and retired Captain Gard Clark about their article on submarine rescue in the October issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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The Battle for Wake Island-Part 1- December 8-11 Episode 525 1:40:09

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall tackle the topic of the American defense of Wake Island. In this much-anticipated series of episodes, Seth and Jon take a look at why Wake was occupied in the first place, what it took to build Wake into a useful base, as well as the commanding officers, both American and Japanese. Finally, the guys get into …

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Ep 117 Sighting in England and California UFO 28:09

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Two stories of UFOs that lasted just seconds but made great stories. Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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Battle of Midway Archival Footage - Episode 524 1:29:51

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at the archival footage shot just before and during the Battle of Midway from June 3-7, 1942. Some of the footage we go through here was shot in late May 1942 aboard USS Enterprise and shows such future Midway heroes such as Wade McClusky, Dusty Kleiss, Cleo Dobson and others. The guys then go thr…

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Ep116 Indian Point UFO 28:38

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In this episode Robert talks about a UFO at a nuclear power plant. Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 464: The Navy and the Nation: 250 Years of Sea Power and Service 35:08

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In this special Navy 250th Birthday episode, host Eric Mills interviews Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, USN (Ret.) to explore how the U.S. Navy and the nation have grown together over 250 years — from the Revolution’s wooden ships to today’s global fleet defending freedom across the seas.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Raising the Fleet: Pearl Harbor Salvage Operations - Episode 523 1:13:52

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By Seth Paridon, Jon Parshall

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Ep 116 California Cropduster and French Close Encounter 45:36

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In this episode we talk about ufo evidence left in France and a crop duster in California sees a ufo. Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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Immediate Post Pearl Harbor America with Rich Frank Part 2 - Episode 522 57:07

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome back their mutual good friend, Rich Frank to talk about the after-effects of the Pearl Harbor attack here in the United States.The guys get into the fountains of rumors that sprang up from coast to coast telling of Japanese aircraft carriers in the Panama Cana Zone to Japanese paratroopers landing on …

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Ep 115 The Night an Alien Was Shot and Jacksonville Beach UFO 32:52

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Robert talks about a wild story of a soldier encountering and shooting an alien. Rick reports on UFOs in his hometown of Jacksonville Florida. You can reach us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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Immediate Post Pearl Harbor America with Rich Frank Part 1 - Episode 521 1:00:45

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome back their good buddy historian Rich Frank to the show to talk about immediate post Pearl Harbor America. In the days and weeks after Japan's successful attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, the United States found itself in a strange new world. The news hit both FDR and the populace like a thunderbolt cau…

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Ep 114 Tucson UFO and Hellfire Missile bounces off UAP 36:06

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Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on X at UfosAlienspod Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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Marshall Islands Raid, Butch O'Hare Medal of Honor, and Coral Sea Archival Footage-Episode 520 1:19:05

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a dive into the archival footage world of the US National Archives and look at imagery from the Marshall Islands Raid of February 1, 1942. After looking through selected shots, the guys dig into previously unrecognized archival footage of Edward "Butch" O'Hare's Medal of Honor action. The footage was sho…

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Ep 113 UFO/USO in Malaysia and Johnny Sands 35:02

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In this episode we cover two interesting stories, one in Malaysia and the other in Las Vegas. Email us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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Ep 112 Texas Uranium Mine and Local 25 News in Boston story 26:22

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In this Episode we cover a story from 1971 at a Texas Uranium mine and also a more recent story of a strange sighting in the skies in Massachusetts. Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 463: Keep Coast Guard Production Lines Open to Grow the National Fleet 31:06

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Upgunned variants of NSCs and FRCs could help Navy readiness.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Second Wave - Episode 519 1:46:41

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall wrap up the Japanese attack on Oahu with the second wave. As the first wave of Japanese attackers winged off and away from Oahu, the second wave followed them into the area just a short 15 minutes later. Seth and Jon get into the weeds of the second wave discussing the vast differences between the two assault…

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Attack on Pearl Harbor: The First Wave Part 2 - Episode 518 1:04:03

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall wrap up the First Wave of the attack on Pearl Harbor by covering what happens to USS California, USS Arizona, and other ships in the anchorage before they move inland. The guys get into the attacks on Hickam Field and tell the story of the inbound flight of B-17s coming in from the mainland. Flying into a war…

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Ep 111 UFO in Astoria, Oregon and Airplane Eencounter 25:04

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You can reach us at [email protected] or on x @UfosAlienspod Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 462: Make Do with Fewer Amphibs 26:44

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Warren about his article in the August issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 461: Hook '25 Association Interview 16:35

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Host Bill Hamblet interviews members of the Tailhook Board including CDR Kristin ‘Dragon’ Findlay, Lieutenant Commander Mark 'Tugboat' Jbeily, Lieutenant Commander “DT” Johnson, and Lt. Mary Cate Scully, about Hook '25 and updates on naval aviation.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Attack on Pearl Harbor: The First Wave Part 1 - Episode 517 1:14:54

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall finally get to the meat of the Pearl Harbor series with Part 1 of our discussion of the First Wave. We get into the nuts and bolts of 1st Air Fleet's run towards Pearl Harbor, the launch sequence, the attack plan and the flight into Oahu in great detail, giving way to conversations about William Outerbridge a…

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Ep 110 Minnesota Incident and Photoshop UFO 31:23

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I can spot a fake a mile away and I prove it in this episode. Check out my Ooooh moment. Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 460: Interviewing the Air Boss at Hook '25 14:07

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Host Bill Hamblet is joined by the Air Boss—Vice Admiral Daniel Cheever, Commander of Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific. As the U.S. Navy’s top aviator, he leads the men and women who keep naval aviation at the forefront of our nation’s defense. Join us as he shares his insights, leadership, and vision for the future of naval…

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EP. 459: How NOT to Start a Fish War 37:15

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Host Bill Hamblet and Eleanor Garcia discuss her August Proceedings article on the global challenges of illegal fishing.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Prepping for Pearl Harbor: American Defenses - Episode 516 1:39:50

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at the American preparations, or lack thereof, for an attack on Pearl Harbor. The guys take a dig into Admiral Husband Kimmel and General Walter Short by looking at their personalities, history, leadership and, above all, steps for an eventual war with Japan and how to deal with it. Diving into th…

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Ep 109 Ocala UFO and Scotland UFO 29:30

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You can contact us at [email protected] and on X at UfosAlienspod Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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EP. 458: From Midway to Watchtower: How Admiral King Seized the Initiative in the Pacific 41:01

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Eric Mills talks with historian and author John Parshall about his latest article on WWII's Pacific campaign in the August issue of Naval History.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 457: Exploring the Wreck of the Yorktown (CV-5) 43:19

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Eric Mills talks with maritime archaeologist James P. Delgado about the groundbreaking discovery of the U.S. carrier sunk at the Battle of Midway and a wealth of new details.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Japanese Planning for Pearl Harbor - Episode 515 1:27:54

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the Japanese planning for the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. The guys get into the brain behind the idea, that being Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku, and his first ideas for the plan in April 1940. The guys discuss the growth of the plan from idea to reality through 1940, into 1941, including dive…

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Ep 108 3I Atlas 29:29

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Breaking news. Telescopes have detected an object moving very fast through our solar system. Is it an alien invasion? Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley

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The Air War Over China 1937-40 with Justin Pyke - Episode 514 1:56:35

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall welcome a new guest to talk about the air war over China. Justin Pyke joins us and delivers a masterful performance talking about an oft-forgotten aspect of the war in China. We always talk about nerding out--well here you go guys. We get into everything from the first deployment of the G3M, to the P-36 Hawk …

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Ep 107 Hot Spot Michigan dn UFOs over nuclear sites 25:28

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You can reach us at [email protected] Support the showBy Rick Black and Robert Wiley