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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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.* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? 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.* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? 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!* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? 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.* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? 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!* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? 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.* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? 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* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? Questions? Comments?podcast@labattleship.com

December 3, 2024Episode 1320 min

Never Dreamed Of Being A Pilot

We just talked to a rescue swimmer (https://youtu.be/2d_uQT1fHEU?si=R1iF0wvPyeBHfOMm). We figured we ought to talk to his taxi drivers, too.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. How did their journeys take them to the MH-60 Sierra? Find out in this episode of Scuttlebutt!* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? Questions? Comments?podcast@labattleship.com

October 29, 2024Episode 1219 min

Calm in the Chaos - Rescue Swimmer Brian Dickinson

Brian Dickinson has been a part of an elite unit in the US Navy: he's a retired Navy aviation rescue swimmer. That not adventurous enough for you? He's also one of two people to have stood on the roof of the world completely by himself.Join us for his incredible story. For more, check out his website and his new book Calm In The Chaos comes out TODAY - Tuesday, Oct 29. You can find it at all the usual booksellers.https://www.briandickinson.net/* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? Questions? Comments?podcast@labattleship.com

October 22, 202423 min

Brian Dickinson: From Elite Navy Rescue Swimmer to Snow Blind on the Roof of the World

Brian Dickinson has had been a part of an elite unit in the US Navy: he's a retired Navy aviation rescue swimmer. That not adventurous enough for you? He's also one of two people to have stood on the roof of the world completely by himself.Join us for his incredible story. For more, check out his website and his new book Calm In The Chaos comes out next Tuesday, Oct 29.https://www.briandickinson.net/https://youtu.be/tHrEdZqV4FI?si=qWoXEB0LUDTbL0eP* * * *Come aboard for a tourVolunteer with usNational Museum of the Surface NavyBecome a Plank Owner patronDonateFeedback? Questions? Comments?podcast@labattleship.com

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