Latest Submariner Podcast Episodes
Ep58, Commanding a Legend, Captain Bob Schuetz
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - May 06, 2022 02:47 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsBob Schuetz grew up in New Jersey and chose the ROTC when his parents couldn't afford college for all 4 kids. He joined the Navy and fell in love with submarines during his summer cruise and switched his major to Nuclear Engineering from Chemical Engineering. As all potential officers do, he i...
EP57, Flying through the air on a sub, Bob Bailey Sonar Tech First Class
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - January 17, 2022 16:31 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsBob Bailey had to get out of New Mexico. He was running with the wrong crowd and "ran away from home into the Navy." He started out slow and was not the most squared away sailor, but built his career and matured into a leader that knew how a great tactical sonar man acted. He once flew into th...
EP56, Surfer turned polar explorer and circumnavigator, Joe Miller
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - September 01, 2021 00:54 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsJoe Miller grew up in Virginia Beach surfing and staying away from Navy. It wasn't until he was married and laid off, that Joe reconsidered his decision and joined Uncle Sam's navy as an officer. Joe shares many stories that his wife was tired of hearing that you will love.
Episode 5- What Happened to the Scorpion?
Bubbleheads: Stories from Beneath the Sea - June 30, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutesIn my first episode back after a long hiatus, I talk about some of the facts and conspiracies surrounding the dissapearacne of the USS Scorpion. Thanks for listening, and please also check out my other podcast, CounterAction, linked below. CounterAction video streams: https://www.youtube.com/ch...
EP55, From Community College Professor to Sub Captain, David Rifkin
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - June 20, 2021 14:34 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsDavid Rifkin never planned on joining the Navy. He found the salary for a community college professors not quite enough. He consented to an interview with Adm Rickover and was accepted to the Navy Nuclear Power program. David worked his way up the ranks, supporting his sailors and officers mak...
EP54 Smoke Shack Standout, Daniel Newcomer
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - May 29, 2021 16:53 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsDaniel Newcomer started his submarine career aspirations in 8th grade. His dad was a traveling Baptist preacher and when he was onboard the USS City of Corpus Christi was exposed to a family tour that both surprised and shocked him. Now Daniel reconnects with his submarine brothers and enjoys ...
Episode 4- USS Thresher
Bubbleheads: Stories from Beneath the Sea - January 19, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutesThis episode is the story of the USS Thresher, the first nuclear submarine lost by the US. This is a tragic story that should be important to every submariner. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery o...
Episode 3- David Bushnell and the Turtle
Bubbleheads: Stories from Beneath the Sea - January 12, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutesThis episode is all about the first submarine to ever actually attack an enemy ship: the Turtle. If you want to hear the history of what is regarded by many as the first military submarine, then take a listen. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first ...
Episode 2- Capt Cromwell and Cmdr Gilmore
Bubbleheads: Stories from Beneath the Sea - December 19, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutesToday I'm telling the story of two men, Captain Cromwell and Commander Gilmore, both of whom earned the Medal of Honor. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer...
EP53, Playing with the radio, Kevin Loewe, Radioman
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - December 11, 2020 23:32 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsKevin Loewe couldn't find a job in his native St. Louis, so he proposed joining the navy out of necessity. That began an over 22 years stint of active duty service as a radioman aboard both boomers and fast attack submarines. Kevin shares several stories that you won't want to miss, including th...
Episode 1-TM2 Henry Breault
Bubbleheads: Stories from Beneath the Sea - November 28, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutesThis episode is about TM2 Henry Breault, the first submariner ever to earn the Medal of Honor. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affi...
EP52, From a steel town to a submarine, Jim Glunt
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - April 30, 2020 00:09 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsJim Glunt grew up tough suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa where the smoke from the steel mills blocked his view of the night sky. He had to grow up quick also and began working at the age of 9. He had to help his Dad, a steel mill worker, put food on the table for Jim sisters and him. Joining the milit...
EP51, From a Supply Officer’s Son to Trident Missile Tech, Wood Frampton
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - March 26, 2020 01:04 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsWood Frampton grew up around the enlisted club on base where his Dad was a supply officer. He’d have french fries and watch the sailors get into fights. But that didn’t deter him from signing up for the Navy after a stint in the Coast Guard. He eventually became a missile tech, operating the ...
EP50, Stew Burner (Mess Cook) Greg West
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - March 13, 2020 17:08 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsGreg started his military career in the 8th grade (crazy story) and continued over several decades until he retired as a Chief Culinary Specialist. Now he teaches High School kids how to cook! Listen to this episode chocked full of the challenges of cooking on a round-hulled constantly diving ...
EP49, Submariner through and through, PJ Clarke
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - November 10, 2018 23:19 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsPJ Clarke made a rash decision to join the submarine service. He was promised that the galley was open 24/7. That was enough to get him to volunteer. Serving on the Snook and the Billfish, his career spanned 9 years and included West Pacs and spec ops that would make Tom Clancy’s novels look t...
EP49, From Subs to the Internet of Things, Rob Tiffany, CTO of Hitachi
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - May 30, 2018 00:55 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsRob Tiffany grew up in West Texas and set off to become a Navy pilot after seeing Top Gun. Of course, that didn’t work out, but he found the submarine service and had some great mentors. He ended serving on the USS John Marshal that was outfitted to serve as a seal delivery submarine. Rob talk...
Jake's Rolex World, Episode 10: Jake and Danny discuss everything from Hans Wilsdorf video interview to Paul Newman Daytona news.
Jake's Rolex World - December 06, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 25 ratingsJake's Rolex World Podcast comes from Jake's Rolex Watch Blog which is a Daily Rolex Web-Magazine and Rolex Research Library that explores the rich and fascinating history of Rolex Watches and keeps you up to date with all the latest Rolex news and fascinating views. Designer and Rolex enthusia...
EP47, Royal Navy Artificer and Officer, David Cunningham
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - September 18, 2017 00:02 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsDavid grew up on the West Coast of Scotland and was surrounded by water. His Mom said he always talked about joining the Navy, but he doesn’t remember why. He joined as an Artificer Apprentice in 1983. This position was created back in the Victorian Era as the amount of technical work required o...
EP46, Field Vets CEO and farm boy, Dan Eddinger
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - September 14, 2017 00:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsDan Eddinger grew up on a farm in eastern Ohio. He played in the woods a lot and really didn’t have a plan after high school. He did fall in love with his high school sweetheart and decided to join the Navy (and he kinda forgot to tell his girlfriend). But all was forgiven (they got married an...
EP45, Duck down, there’s a sub overhead!
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - August 31, 2017 01:08 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsNeil Midkiff got a tour of the USS Iowa when he lived in Rio de Janeiro as a child from the Naval Attache, Captain Andrews. At that point his mind was set, get in the Naval Academy and become a naval officer. While in the academy, he saw a picture that showed Captain Gilmore order his sub to s...
EP44, West Virginia golfer and submariner, Matt Tate
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - February 27, 2017 02:38 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsMatt Tate grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and landed a job at the Greenbrier as a caddy by the age of 12 (he lied about his age). After doing that for a while and trying college, he joined the Navy. He barely passed the nuclear power aptitude test and eventually ended up with Bill Nowi...
EP43, 9/11 Recruit and A Ganger, Hector Rodriguez
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - December 30, 2016 01:36 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsHector Rodriguez thinks everything happens for a reason. He grew up in East Oakland, California in a rough neighborhood. He loved sports so he played basketball and dreamed of playing professional sports. He was always bored in school and daydreamed his way to college. His parents payed for him ...
EP42: Vietnam War Hero and friend, Lee Ellis
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - December 29, 2016 06:12 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratings*FOR MATURE AUDIENCES* Lee Ellis grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, but when he saw an airplane, everything changed. Even as a child, he longed to have control of the skies. After going to the University of Georgia, he trained to become a pilot and ended up going to Vietnam. He was captured b...
EP 41: Sonarman, enlisted, officer, skimmer and marine
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys? - June 17, 2016 00:02 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsStu Hubbard is the son of a Navy Mustang and became one himself. At the age of 17, he approached his Mom and Dad about enlisting which started his 20-year adventure in the Navy. Starting as a destroyer Sonarman he quickly learned that submarines were the place to be. He went from submarines to t...
EP0024 - General Military Training
Diver Tough - April 19, 2016 19:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIn this episode of Diver Tough, Walter is wrong about Jarheads, JT decides he wont go to New York with a machete and we take your Fan Questions
EP0023 - Special Request Chit
Diver Tough - April 12, 2016 20:03 ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIn this low-energy edition of Diver Tough the two take a step towards the random and talk about their love for Survival, JT pronounces "Sea glass" and the two talk politics and burn pits in the news.
EP0022 - No Shave Chit - Christopher Acord
Diver Tough - March 29, 2016 19:19 ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsTwo in a row?! We've got another guest, the Bearded One, Navy Veteran, Submariner, and currently the Assistant Director of Race Operations at Battlefrog Racing Series, Christopher "Beard" Acord. He tells us about his time on submarines, where he went when he got out and how he got into obstacle ...
EP0020 - Best of Diver Tough
Diver Tough - March 14, 2016 19:55 ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsOn a special "Best of" edition Diver Tough we recap some of our more fun moments on the show, and in doing so we realize Mother Nature hates us.
EP0019 First Wake Up
Diver Tough - March 07, 2016 21:54 ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIn our 19th adventure, we recap UFC 196 Conor McGregor fight, we talk about pranks on a submarine, and then we wrap things up with a JT rant on the current state of the presidential race.
EP0018: Repel Boarders!
Diver Tough - February 29, 2016 22:45 ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIn our 18th episode, the guys talk pets, parenting, kick off their EDC segment with a talk about knives, then they talk about what the SharkWatch is actually doing, in the news and finally wrap things up with Fan Questions.