Best US Naval Academy Podcasts (2025)

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NJ author/proud ’88 graduate of US Naval Academy Darren Ault is my guest with “Out of Bounds” ! 39:43

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NJ author/proud ’88 graduate of US Naval Academy Darren Aulttalks about his latest release “Out of Bounds” taking on the growing issue ofparental interference drawing from real-life experiences, extensive research,and explores how well-meaning parents sometimes cross the line impactingcoaches, referees, and most importantly-the kids! Darren is a 6-…

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Sniper attack at ICE in Dallas, DOJ prepares indictment against Comey: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 25, 2025 9:20

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A sniper opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee, critically injuring two others and leaving a chilling message carved into the shell casings. Plus, James Comey, once President Donald Trump’s FBI director, is now on the verge of an indictment. Prosecutors are preparing to present the case to a grand jury as early as this week…

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San Diego best-selling author G. Michael Hopf is my very special guest with "Beyond The Fray"! 44:38

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San Diego USA Today best-selling author of 40+ books G. MichaelHopf talks about his latest venture “Beyond the Fray” not only a book seriesbut as a full-service publishing house committed to providing authors value andsupport without criticism or ridicule and a prominent name in thepost-apocalyptic, western and paranormal genres including “The New …

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Building Resilience for the Next Fight: POW Studies and Modern Warfare 53:26

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In this episode of the Naval Aviation Ready Room podcast, host Ryan Keys sits down with Dr. John P. Albano, Program Manager at the Robert E. Mitchell Center for POW Studies at NAS Pensacola. Dr. Albano, a retired Army Colonel and flight surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical research, academic, and executive medicine experience, provides an in…

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Trump links Tylenol to autism, Jimmy Kimmel prepares late-night comeback: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 23, 2025 9:09

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President Donald Trump is advising pregnant women not to take Tylenol. His administration now claims the drug may be linked to autism — a connection health experts say is unproven, and the drugmaker strongly denies. Plus, the president heads to the United Nations on Tuesday for his first address of his second term. From Gaza to Ukraine, all eyes wi…

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Milwaukee's Orlando Pena of The Midnight Purchase (Spectra Music Group) with "Young/Naive"! 22:59

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The multi-talented singer/songwriter Orlando Pena of soul/folkgroup from Milwaukee The Midnight Purchase (Spectra Music Group) talks aboutthe latest release “Young/Naïve” featuring “Too Proud” & “Good Days” plus “CagedBird”, “The Hard Way” “Santa Fe” and more! Orlando discusses the formation ofthe band in late ’18 with the abrupt return to Milwauke…

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Trump honors Charlie Kirk in Arizona, prepares ‘historic’ autism announcement: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 22, 2025 8:45

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Tens of thousands filled a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service — where faith, politics and raw emotion clashed. President Donald Trump called Kirk “bigger now than ever before,” promising him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Plus, in a historic diplomatic move, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal officially recog…

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Legendary NW King of Soul Andy Stokes is my very special guest with “No Better” and more! 48:32

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Legendary NW King of Soul Andy Stokes talks about his latest release“No Better” featuring “Best Day Ever”, “Turn Back Now”, “Let’s Have A GoodTime”, “I Don’t Give a Damn”, and “We on Da Flo (with Snoop Dogg)”! Andy was bornin Danville, VA and raised across the US and Germany with an All-Army family, spentover 3 decades captivating audiences across …

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Jeremy Hrdlicka of The Brother Bicker Band (Spectra Music Group) with "Another Kind of Train" ! 33:28

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The multi-talented Jeremy Hrdlicka of the Canadian Americana group Brother Bicker Band (Spectra MusicGroup) talk about the latest release “Another Kind of Train” featuring “StormChaser” and “Stone”, plus their previous releases “Hospitality and NorthernCharm” and “Bucket List”! Jeremy is a self-taught guitar player who began at 30later wrote his fi…

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Colorado author with 50+ years of professional business experience Larry O’Nan on stewardship! 57:54

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Colorado author with 50+ years of professional businessexperience Larry O’Nan talks about his latest release “Intentional Living &Giving” as a practical faith-focused book that outlines biblical principles andpractical applications for lifestyle stewardships and help those stuck or inconfusion and fear to begin thriving with purpose and contentment…

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Trump targets broadcasters, remains found likely fugitive father: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 19, 2025 11:44

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President Donald Trump suggests TV networks that criticize him could face losing their licenses after Jimmy Kimmel targeted MAGA on-air. It has become a clash over comedy, control and the future of free speech. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new CDC advisory board just altered the rules. Why your toddler might now receive two shots instead of one — …

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Captain Charlie Plumb: From Top Gun to Hanoi Hilton - A POW's Survival Story 59:44

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In this deeply moving episode, host Ryan Keys welcomes Captain Charlie Plumb, a United States Naval Academy graduate, decorated U.S. Navy fighter pilot, former Vietnam War POW, and renowned motivational speaker whose life was forever shaped by six harrowing years in captivity. A 1964 Naval Academy graduate, Plumb flew 74 successful combat missions …

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Deadly police shooting in PA, Trump praises Kimmel’s suspension: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 18, 2025 10:34

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Three officers were gunned down while serving a warrant in Pennsylvania. A small rural town is now reeling from one of the deadliest days for law enforcement this year. Plus, the accused killer of Charlie Kirk feared police would shoot him on sight. Now we’re learning how his “gentle” surrender was carefully orchestrated behind the scenes. And Jimm…

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Kirk’s suspected killer’s texts revealed, FBI chief clashes with Congress: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 17, 2025 12:39

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The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk now faces seven felony charges, and prosecutors in Utah say they will seek the death penalty. Among the evidence is a text exchange where the alleged shooter appears to confess and outline his motive. Plus, the U.S. and China have reportedly reached a deal that allows TikTok to keep oper…

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Israel launches Gaza ground offensive, Charlie Kirk suspect set for court: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 16, 2025 10:03

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Israel launches a major ground offensive in Gaza City, calling it a mission to crush Hamas. But with airstrikes intensifying and hostages still inside, critics say it’s a dangerous new escalation. Plus, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appears before a judge Tuesday. Prosecutors may pursue the death penalty. Also, the F…

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Charlie Kirk suspect stays silent, US-Venezuela clash escalates: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 15, 2025 9:59

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Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk, has refused to cooperate with investigators. However, authorities said they’re piecing together a clearer picture from forensic evidence, friends and family. Plus, the U.S. Navy intercepted a Venezuelan fishing boat. Washington, D.C., claimed it was a routine anti-drug operation, but Cara…

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New video of Charlie Kirk person of interest, Naval Academy hoax triggers lockdown: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 12, 2025 8:46

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Investigators released new video and images of the shooting suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. As the manhunt ramps up, mourners across the country gathered to remember the conservative commentator. Plus, what started as a false “active shooter” alert in Annapolis turned into a frightening lockdown — and ended with a…

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L.A. Based writer/blogger/proud father of 2 Lane Igoudin is my special guest with “A Family, Maybe”! 42:44

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L.A. Based writer, blogger and proud father of two children LaneIgoudin talks about his latest release “A Family, Maybe” as a journey throughfoster adoptions to fatherhood and shows the human side of public adoptionwhile discussing the complicated legal process in a tangle of drama-filledparent versus visits and countless court hearings! Lane was b…

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9/11's Hidden Story: How One Schedule Change Saved This Pilot's Life | Capt Steve Schreiber 50:09

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, host Ryan Keys welcomes Captain Steve Scheibner, a veteran naval aviator, commercial airline captain, and leadership mentor whose career and life were forever altered by a fateful twist of history. Beginning his career as a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion pilot, Scheibner pl…

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Charlie Kirk killing sparks manhunt, Secret Service slip at Trump golf club: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 11, 2025 8:46

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Utah’s governor called conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death a “political assassination.” The search for the alleged gunman who shot and killed Kirk during a college campus event continues. Plus, just miles from Columbine, another school shooting occurred. This time at Evergreen High in Colorado. One student has died, others have been wounded …

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Poland shoots down Russian drones, Allies condemn Israel attack in Qatar: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 10, 2025 7:26

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NATO fighter jets shot down more than a dozen Russian drones that crossed into Polish airspace overnight. Poland has called it an act of aggression. Plus, Israel’s airstrike in Doha, Qatar, killed several Hamas figures. It puts the U.S. in the hot seat as Washington scrambles to salvage peace talks. And President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — o…

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Author/former contract air traffic controller Harold Phifer is my very special guest! 35:39

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Author/former contract air traffic controller Harold Phifertalks about his latest release “My Bully, My Aunt & Her Final Gift” exploringthe lasting wounds of an abusive upbringing offering an unfitted look at thechaos that shaped him & the resilience the saved him, and for those raisedby mentally ill parents, his story is more than a memoir, it’s a…

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Trump appears in fresh Epstein records, Chicago ICE raids underway: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 9, 2025 8:11

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The House Oversight Committee releases new documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a so-called “birthday book” with pages Democrats say contain Donald Trump’s name. The president insists the notes are fake. Plus, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launches “Operation Midway Blitz” — a federal crackdown targeting undocumented …

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ICE launches raids in Boston, Chicago braces for Trump crackdown: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 8, 2025 8:39

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The White House announces Patriot 2.0, a major Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts. However, Boston’s mayor and the state’s governor have already pushed back. Plus, President Donald Trump’s fiery post about Chicago sparked outrage over the weekend, with images of helicopters and flames su…

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RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown, Venezuela jets confront US warship: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 5, 2025 8:27

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced combative questioning on Capitol Hill. Senators pressed him on vaccines, CDC firings and COVID-19 data. Plus, two Venezuelan fighter jets confronted a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters, showing force after American warships shot down a suspected cartel drug boat. Also, a fede…

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L.A. based yogi/healer Mahani is my very special guest with the latest release “Breath of Fire” ! 38:27

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L.A. based yogi/healer Mahani talks about the latest release“Breath of Fire” as a survivor unveiling the portrait of a misguided guru andmaster manipulator spotlighting self-invention and fanatical ideology while othervictims share their stories of trauma and triumph! Mahani was born in Ashramand was raised practicing Kundalini Yoga, spent 30+ year…

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Trump takes tariff fight to SCOTUS, Portugal mourns fatal cable car crash: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 4, 2025 8:50

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President Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to intervene in his global tariff dispute. At stake are billions of dollars and his authority to implement broad trade measures under emergency powers. Plus, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring are warning that they’ll publish their own list of clients if Congress doesn’t take a…

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Virginia author/Sr. pastor of Capital Baptist Steve Reynolds (“The Anti-Fat Pastor") with “BOD4GOD"! 33:41

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Annandale,VA author/senior pastor of Capital Baptist Steve Reynolds (aka “TheAnti-Fat Pastor) talks about his latest release “BOD4GOD: Twelve Weeks toLasting Weight Loss” while sharing his story about being overweight all hislife from being 100 lbs. in 1st grade to 350 lbs. as an adult andhow he turned to the Bible for help! Steve covers various to…

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Xi, Putin and Kim showcase power in Beijing, 33,000 Epstein files dropped: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 3, 2025 9:38

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In Beijing, three of the world’s most controversial leaders stood shoulder to shoulder at China’s biggest military parade in decades. President Donald Trump fired back, accusing the trio of conspiring against the United States. Plus, the U.S. military confirms it blew up a suspected Venezuelan cartel vessel in the Caribbean. The administration is c…

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The 69 Most Competitive Congressional Nomination Districts for Getting Into West Point 14:49

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Discover which congressional districts in America are the most competitive for securing a nomination to West Point. In this in-depth analysis, LTC Kirkland and Trish Dach break down the data on 69 of the toughest districts, exploring how geography, income, military presence, and local culture shape the nomination process. Learn about the four main …

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Xi, Putin, Kim show military might; Maduro pushes back on US buildup: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 2, 2025 8:01

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It’s a parade like no other. Beijing displays thousands of troops — and three of the world’s most controversial leaders — in a message directed straight at Washington, D.C. Plus, Venezuela’s Maduro says the U.S. military buildup off his coast is nothing short of a push for regime change. He warned Tuesday morning that any conflict could trigger the…

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Over 800 killed by 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan, Epstein hearing scheduled: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 1, 2025 6:09

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A killer earthquake shocked Afghanistan. This morning, hundreds are dead, and a desperate search for survivors is underway. Plus, some deportation flights to Guatemala were stopped after a last-minute court order involving unaccompanied children. And Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping partake in what they’re calling a security summit in China. We look a…

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David Gendell - Battles at Annapolis 53:06

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David Gendell discusses his book, Battles at Annapolis: Two Remarkable Football Games in the Army-Navy Rivalry, with Preble Hall host, Stephen Phillips. The book covered the only two Army-Navy games played on the Naval Academy grounds. The first in 1893 was held on Worden Field, the second in 1942 at Thompson Field (Now Lejuene Hall), during World …

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Minneapolis gunman’s hate-filled manifesto, Border Patrol arrests firefighters: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 29, 2025 7:49

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New details have emerged about the gunman who opened fire inside a Minneapolis Catholic school. Investigators said 23-year-old Robin Westman was “obsessed” with the idea of killing children and idolized some of the country’s most notorious mass murderers. Plus, at the CDC, the confusion continues. The White House has named Jim O’Neill as acting dir…

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From Naval Academy to Navy Foundation: Two Helicopter Pilots' Parallel Careers 47:13

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In this special edition of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, retired U.S. Navy Captain and guest host Pat Everly takes the interviewer’s seat to spotlight Ryan Keys, exploring their parallel paths in naval aviation. From early days preparing for the Naval Academy to leading helicopter squadrons, the episode captures candid reflections on leade…

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Minneapolis mourns after Catholic school shooting, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ empties out: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 28, 2025 9:13

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A gunman killed two children and wounded 17 others through the stained glass windows of Annunciation Catholic School during a church service. What we’re learning this morning. Plus, the CDC director has refused to resign despite pressure from the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And the Department of Homeland Security…

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Search and Rescue Leadership: Combat Veteran Turns Coast Guard Aviator 47:53

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In this compelling episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, host Ryan Keys welcomes Commander Michael Ross, USCG, Executive Officer of Coast Guard Air Station San Diego, to explore a unique career that bridges two distinct military aviation traditions. Beginning as a U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot flying combat missions in Iraq, Ross later tra…

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Trump hikes India tariffs to 50%, FEMA workers punished for challenging White House: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 27, 2025 7:23

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President Donald Trump is escalating his tariff war, doubling duties on imports from India to 50% starting Wednesday. The move is punishment for New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, but critics warned it will raise prices for American consumers. In Arizona, a monster dust storm swallowed Phoenix, Arizona, grounding flights, cutting power to thousa…

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Cook refuses to quit, conservatives split on Trump’s flag-burning order: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 26, 2025 8:23

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A standoff is brewing at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday. President Donald Trump claims Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is out, but she refuses to step down, setting up a legal showdown that could test the limits of presidential power over the central bank. Plus, Trump is moving to expand the National Guard’s domestic role with new specialized units.…