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Preble Hall

U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Dr. Stephen Phillipspreble-hall.transistor.fm
A naval history podcast from Preble Hall - the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Preble Hall will interview historians, practitioners, military personnel, and other experts on a variety of naval history topics from ancient history to recent history.
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Episodes

Front toward Enemy: War, Veterans, and the Homefront

Long-time listeners will note new music for the intro. The piece was composed and recorded by Greg Mutersbaugh for The Joint Geeks of Staff podcast, which is also hosted by the US Naval Academy Museum

Jan 03, 202256 minEp. 131

OP-60 and the Maritime Strategy: The Naval Career of Peter M. Swartz, Part 2

What was the "Maritime Strategy"? Associate Professor Marcus O. Jones (US Naval Academy) interviews Captain Peter M. Swartz, USN (Ret.) on his unusual career and unique insight into strategic planning in the US Navy in the late- and immediate post-Cold War periods. This is a continuation of the interview begun in episode 124.

Nov 05, 202153 minEp. 127

Troublemakers in Tahiti: Consolation Prize

Read more and subscribe to Consolation Prize at https://consolationprize.rrchnm.org/. Preble Hall is a podcast of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum.

Oct 29, 202137 minEp. 126

The Naval Air War in Vietnam: John Sherwood

Naval History and Heritage Command Publications can be found at: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications.html The U.S. Air Force History Books can be found at: https://www.afhistory.af.mil/Books/Titles.aspx Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts: Flight of the Intruder on Amazon.com In Love and War by James and Cybil Stockdale: In Love and War on Amazon.com...

Oct 27, 202144 minEp. 125

From Pigs and Chickens to OP-60: The Naval Career of Peter M. Swartz, Part 1

What did it take to join those responsible for US naval strategic planning during the Cold War? Associate Professor Marcus O. Jones (US Naval Academy) interviews Captain Peter M. Swartz, USN (Ret.) on his unusual career and unique insight into strategic planning in the US Navy in the late- and immediate post-Cold War periods. Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum

Oct 07, 202143 minEp. 124

Draper Kauffman and the UDT in World War II: Guy Nasuti

Guy's piece on Operation Neptune: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1944/overlord/operation-neptune.html America's First Frogman: https://www.amazon.com/Americas-First-Frogman-Draper-Kauffman/dp/1591140986/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Preble Hall is a podcast of the United States Naval Academy Museum....

Sep 29, 202129 minEp. 123

Piracy, Revolution, Witchcraft, and War: Ben Schaffer

Abby talks to Ben Schaffer, whose paper "The Sloop Mary: How One 17th-century Massachusetts Naval Vessel Navigated the Golden Age of Piracy, the Glorious Revolution, the Salem Witchcraft Trials, and Imperial War" won the Clark G. Reynolds Student Paper Award from the North American Society for Oceanic History. Uncorrected transcript of this episode available here . Preble Hall is a podcast of the United States Naval Academy Museum. This episode's host is Dr. Abby Mullen....

Sep 15, 202139 minEp. 122

The Brown Water Navy in Vietnam: John Sherwood

In this episode, Steve talks to Dr. John Sherwood about the brown water navy in Vietnam. Be sure to check out Sherwood's book, which you can find here: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/publications-by-subject/war-in-the-shallows.html

Aug 25, 202141 minEp. 120

Teaching Epidemic History

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum

Aug 04, 202146 minEp. 118

The USS Samuel B. Roberts Mine Strike: Captain Paul Rinn, USN-Ret

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum. This episode was hosted by Steve Phillips. http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 117

A Maritime History Career: Bill Fowler

In this episode, Abby talks to her PhD advisor, Bill Fowler, professor emeritus at Northeastern University, whose career as a maritime and naval historian has taken many forms. We talk about all the ways in which you can be a maritime historian, and why people should care about the history of America and the sea. Transcript available at https://otter.ai/u/5zyaG6vX41AZqJA6S2ByBzxDjw8 . Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum. This episode was hosted by Dr. Abby Mullen. h...

Jun 28, 202129 minEp. 115

This Human Life: Walter Gibson, Part 3

This is part three of This Human Life, where our hosts continue the story of Walter Gibson, nineteenth-century adventurer.

Jun 01, 202133 minEp. 114

This Human Life: Walter Gibson, Part 2

"This Human Life" is one of three new podcast series from the U.S. Naval Academy's History Department. The three series are being introduced through the Preble Hall podcast but will have their own home in the near future.

May 24, 202122 minEp. 113

Phase 2 Trailer

Listen to our hosts' previous appearances on Preble Hall: Abby (Episode 3 ), plus listen to her show about consuls, Consolation Prize Steve (Episode 90 ) Tyler (Episodes 40 and 41 ) Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php...

May 24, 20216 minEp. 113

This Human Life: Walter Gibson, Part 1

"This Human Life" is one of three new podcast series from the U.S. Naval Academy's History Department. The three series are being introduced through the Preble Hall podcast but will have their own home in the near future.

May 17, 202133 minEp. 112

Au revoir: The "Eleventy-First" and Final Episode for the Museum's Director.

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php Date records: 11 May 2021...

May 13, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 111

9/11 and the Office of Naval Intelligence

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php Date records: 30 April 2021...

May 01, 202159 minEp. 110

Scholars by the Sea, Episode 1: Professor Brian VanDeMark

The US Naval Academy Department of History is introducing three new podcast series through the Preble Hall Naval History podcast. On Preble Hall episode 106, the department introduced "The Top Three." On this episode, the hosts highlight the work of Naval Academy history professors and other historians (beyond naval history).

Apr 26, 202125 minEp. 109

Why Gallipoli?

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php Date records: 19 April 2021...

Apr 22, 202156 minEp. 108

Remembering Admiral Sam Gravely

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php Date recorded: 21 March 2021...

Apr 19, 202141 minEp. 107

The Top Three: Military Disasters

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php Recorded on 31 March 2021...

Apr 17, 202135 minEp. 106

The Masqueraders and "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Livestream link for A Midsummer Night's Dream: Friday, Oct 16: https://youtu.be/cohlj8uzajc Saturday: https://youtu.be/L0hXX8yJM_c Anyday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-LpIXwY3oU-BY_AJY3MxA/live Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php...

Apr 15, 202156 minEp. 105

Americans in the Mexican Navy and Army

Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museum http://usna.edu/museum http://www.facebook.com/usnamuseum/ https://twitter.com/usnamuseum A History of the Navy in 100 Objects from the USNA Museum https://www.usna.edu/100Objects/index.php Host: Claude Berube, PhD, Director, US Naval Academy Museum Date recorded: 5 March 2021...

Mar 29, 202126 minEp. 103
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