Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

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SCUTTLEBUTT is the official podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA, in affiliation with the Surface Navy Association's Battleship IOWA Chapter. We're here to take inspirational dives into the daily challenges, sparks of passion, and unwavering dedication of our crew and supporters. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their thought-provoking stories and opinions on current and relevant topics. Connect, have fun with, and get to know the cast of characters who give the museum its personality.

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August 6, 2026Episode 746 min

Finding a Lost Airliner | Explorer Russ Matthews

In 2019, while researching lost aircraft and ships in the South Pacific, explorer, filmmaker, and National Museum of the Surface Navy advisory board member RUSS MATTHEWS stumbled across an article that would change his life.Beachcombers in Florida had discovered an old luggage tag from Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor, a passenger airliner that lost power and crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico in 1952, killing 52 of the 69 people aboard.Though the general area where the aircraft had gone down was known, the wreck itself had never been found. Intrigued, Russ began the search.What he and his team ultimately found is the subject of an upcoming episode of Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown. But the discovery is only part of the story.We sat down with Russ to talk about curiosity, persistence, the friendships that make seemingly impossible expeditions possible, and the decisions that transformed a childhood fascination with history into an extraordinary life of exploration.👉 Chapter List:▶️ 00:00 Intro▶️ 01:22 Where the Obsession Started▶️ 02:33 The Search for PanAm Clipper Endeavor▶️ 06:49 Josh Gates & Expedition Unknown▶️ 09:29 Why the First Search Failed▶️ 10:54 The Underwater Drone That Changed Everything▶️ 12:15 "Oh My God... That's a Plane"▶️ 17:37 Why Russ Likes Autonomous Vehicles▶️ 21:42 Voracious Reader▶️ 23:48 Building the Dream Team▶️ 29:15 The Scan That Changed Everything▶️ 31:18 Funding the Expedition▶️ 35:02 We Know More About the Moon Than Our Oceans▶️ 36:02 What's Next on the Search List▶️ 38:29 Advice for Future Explorers▶️ 43:18 Why Battleship IOWA Matters* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

June 27, 2026Episode 41 hr 21 min

"We Were Already Dead" | Deadliest Catch Helicopter Cameraman David Alan Arnold

Emmy-winning aerial cinematographer DAVID ALAN ARNOLD shares the wild reality of flying in the Bering Sea, how he built a career from nothing, and why he looks forward to LA Fleet Week year after year.👇 Follow DavidWebsite: https://davidalanarnold.com/Instagram: ‪@airbornecamera‬ Facebook: ‪@DavidAlanArnold‬ YouTube: ‪@DavidAlanArnold‬ * * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

June 4, 2026Episode 61 hr 13 min

Inside US Navy Search & Rescue | Real Stories from a Pilot & Rescue Swimmer

"The people we're rescuing are trying to kill us."Because we're driven by curiosity and we know both an MH-60 S ("God's chariot") pilot and an aviation rescue swimmer, we thought we should get them together to talk shop. Kevin Borough and Brian Dickinson share behind-the-scenes insights and hair-raising tales in this fascinating glimpse into the world of Navy search and rescue.👉 Links to more from Brian:🎙️ Calm in the Chaos PodcastOfficial sitehttps://www.briandickinson.net/calminthechaospodcast/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheCalmintheChaosPodcast📚 Brian's BooksBlind Descenthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWT8E10Calm in the Chaoshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1M62G19👉 Chapter Index for this podcast:00:00 Intro & Catching Up02:41 Empty Nesters and Life Transitions03:10 Brian’s New Book and Future Projects04:03 Potential Everest Movie Adaptation05:16 Kevin’s Background as an MH-60S Pilot06:42 How Long Does It Take to Become Mission Ready?08:32 Rescue Swimmer Training and Qualifications11:43 Staying Physically Ready for Rescue Missions15:19 Carrier Operations and Daily Flight Life16:59 How Pilots and Swimmers Coordinate Rescues22:20 The Unique Trust Inside a Helicopter Crew25:06 Call Signs and Aviation Culture27:26 Responding to a Real Rescue Call32:22 Managing Chaos and Communications During Rescues35:54 Jumping from the Helicopter: Go / No-Go Decisions41:51 When Rescues Don’t Go as Planned43:20 Night Rescues and Operations in Extreme Conditions48:03 Communicating with Survivors in the Water52:57 Kevin’s High-Altitude Death Valley Rescue Story01:00:05 Brian’s Off-Duty Swift Water Rescue01:05:15 Lessons from Veterans and Untold Stories01:06:41 Why Historic Ships Like IOWA Matter01:11:42 What We’re Reading Right Now01:13:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

April 3, 202611 min

Introducing The Freedom Of The Seas Pavilion | Scuttlebutt Afterparty S01 E03

We went off-roading for this episode. We're off the ship and on the dock, exploring the space that's about to become the Freedom of the Seas pavilion.Curious about anything? Drop your questions in the comments and we'll answer them in the next episode!For visuals check out the YouTube version of this podcast.* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

April 2, 2026Episode 31 hr 13 min

CMDCM Octavia Harris, USN (Ret.): "Ask The Chief"

Command Master Chief Octavia Harris, USN (Ret.) is one of those amazing humans you feel blessed to have a conversation with. A fortuitous meeting with a savvy hull technician recruiter led to her ground-breaking 30+-year career in the Navy.She sits down with us to talk about what it's like to rise from a 17 year-old recruit to a command master chief. It's a brief masterclass in leadership you'll thoroughly enjoy.* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

March 6, 202637 min

Epic Storm, Some Wins, Vicky Gets Busted, Plus More | Scuttlebutt Afterparty S01 E02

You want behind the scenes? Boy do we have it for you in this episode. Buckle up and join Kyle Aube, Mike Nguyen, Hall Roosevelt, and Marann Fengler for a bumpy ride!Curious about anything? Drop your questions in the comments and we'll answer them in the next episode!* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

March 5, 2026Episode 21 hr 8 min

Museum of the Future | Phil Bloom & Joshua Wexler

Meet PBC's newest board members, Phil Bloom, founder and president of American Scenic Design, and Joshua Wexler, CEO of Fun at Pure Imagination Studios.These two heavy hitters in the worlds of entertainment and amusement park experience design lead the teams bringing the National Museum of the Surface Navy to life aboard Battleship IOWA.They graciously took time out of their busy schedules to sit down with us and share who they are and why they're excited to be part of what we're building.* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

February 20, 202634 min

New Faces, Vicky Stories, Ship Noises, and More | Scuttlebutt Afterparty S01 E01

We decided you don't have enough chances to hang out with our team and find out what life aboard the battleship is really like, so we're bringing you behind the scenes.Curious about anything? Drop your questions in the comments and we'll answer them in the next episode!* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

February 19, 2026Episode 11 hr 4 min

What's Your LIMITING FACTOR? CDR Victor Vescovo, USNR (Ret.)

Our 2025 Freedom of the Seas Award recipient, CDR Victor Vescovo, USNR (Ret.) is epic and remarkable. His list of accomplishments reads like an adventure novel: he's climbed Everest, flown in space, been to the bottoms of all five oceans, found the deepest shipwrecks ever located, and more.What's his WHY? What drives him to push boundaries and take the risks he does? Find out as we return with Season 4 of Scuttlebutt.* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

December 26, 2024Episode 1423 min

MH-60S Seahawk Pilots Share Scary Weather Stories

Meet Navy flyers Kevin Borough and Jack Tribolet. Neither dreamed of being a pilot - one, in fact, actively avoided it, but both ended up driving rescue helos for the Navy. Buckle up for some hair-raising tales of scary weather in this episode of Scuttlebutt!Find the first half of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md7m3fmyKM4* * * *Want to❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit🙋 Volunteer with us? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer🎖️ Get involved in our veterans' programs? https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veteranYou can also⭐ Contribute to the National Museum of the Surface Navy https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donateFeedback? Questions? Comments?✉️ podcast@labattleship.com

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