Talk a Little, Learn a Lot

In episode 53 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. Douglas Van Bossuyt discusses with host Stephen Phillips his Naval Engineers Journal Article entitled “The Naval Postgraduate School’s Approach to Combat Systems Integration Education.” Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by t...

In episode 52 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Rear Admiral James Shannon, USN-Ret, answers five questions about shipbuilding, and discusses the proposed nuclear-powered battleship with host, Stephen Phillips.    Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little...

In episode 51 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. Mark Hagerott discusses with host Stephen Phillips his presentation…”The Emergence of Intelligent Machines: Framing the Challenge for the Navy and our Sailors.”   Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Littl...

This is episode 50! In episode 50 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, the Honorable Nickolas Guertin, VADM Bill Galinis, USN-Ret, and Rear Admiral Jason Lloyd, USN-Ret  spend time with host Stephen Phillips to respond to five questions about shipbuilding.  Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers...

In episode 49 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Christopher Carroll discusses with host Stephen Phillips his article entitled, " America's Fourth Coast Could Help Close the Shipbuilding Gap with China."   Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/   Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn...

In episode 48 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Richard Hepburn discusses his book, History of American Navy Battleship Shipyards and Industrial Base.   Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn a Lot [https://talk-a-little-learn-a-lot.tran...

In episode 47 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. Robert Mortlock discusses his Naval Engineers Journal article entitled “Decisions facing U.S. Navy for the future of the Colombia -class submarine.”  Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn a Lo...

In episode 46 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, former U.S. Navy ASN-RDA, discusses “America’s Maritime Action Plan,” with host Stephen Phillips. Published just a week ago, the plan lays out in four sections, described as four pillars, that combined will restore America's maritime dominance.    Join ASNE and lear...

In episode 45 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, RDML Peter Small, USN, discusses his perspectives on naval engineering.  Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn a Lot [https://talk-a-little-learn-a-lot.transistor.fm/] can also be found on Spotify...

In episode 44 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dan Taylor, Managing Editor of the Naval Engineers Journal discusses the journal.  Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn a Lot [https://talk-a-little-learn-a-lot.transistor.fm/] can also be found...

In episode 43 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain John Cordle, USN-Ret and CWO Benjamin Miner, USN-Ret discuss their recent Proceedings article, “Give Navy Crews Painted Ships . ” Those interested in this topic should consider participating in MEGARUST, June 2-4, 2026 at the Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego, California. Any and all info...

In episode 42 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. Michael Briscoe, ASNE’s Educator in Residence, discusses Program Workforce Development 2026 – PEP 26.   Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn a Lot [https://talk-a-little-learn-a-lot.transisto...

In episode 41 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , Lisa Marion joins Stephen Phillips to discuss her recent Naval Engineers Journal article entitled “Aligning Early-Stage Ship Design and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Methodologies.”  Join ASNE and learn more about its publications and events here: https://www.navalengineers.org/ Hosted by transistor, Talk a Little, Learn a Lot [https://talk-a-...

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. John Cordle discusses Human System Integration with host Stephen Phillips. The discussion includes ship manning, crew endurance, habitability, stability and comfort on small boats.

In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Stephen Phillips his recent article entitled “High Volume Submarine Production in World War II.”  This will be the second in a series of two podcasts…so, listen to the previous episode on building Destroyer Escorts (DE).  The article can be found on L...

In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Stephen Phillips his recent article entitled “The Industrial Integration of Design and Production in the WWII U.S. Emergency Destroyer Escort Shipbuilding Program.” This will be the first in a series of at least two podcasts…so, watch for another simi...

In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Richard White, USN-Ret, discusses the Technology, Systems, and Ships Symposium with host Dr. Stephen Phillips. The symposium will be held at George Mason University on November 17-18, 2025. More information is available at the ASNE website: https://www.navalengineers.org/   Have a questio...

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, John Daidola discusses with host Stephen Phillips his Naval Engineers Journal (NEJ) article which compares and contrasts employing materials other than steel for hull construction.

In episode 35 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Robotics Warfare Specialist Master Chief Jusup Hansen discusses with Dr. Stephen Phillips his experience working with unmanned undersea vehicles, the state of unmanned platforms in the Navy, the new robotics rating, and more on what to expect at FMMS 2025 and the Innovation Theater.   We hope that...

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Dr. Stephen Phillips welcomes multiple guests to discuss the Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2025 (FMMS 2025) Innovation Theater. Listen in to hear about the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Large Surface Combatants, and the inaugural Roland T. Patin Engineer...

In episode 33 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Parks Stephenson joins host Dr. Stephen Phillips to discuss the 2023 OceanGate tragedy. The conversation includes discussion of submersible design, certification, classification, and inspection protocols that govern the deep submergence world which have ensured safety for  those who reach the plan...

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Dr. Stephen Phillips the state and future of ASNE.

In episode 31 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, Dr. Stephen Phillips reviews some of the podcasts from the first year while also introducing himself to the audience. Sections of interviews with Astronaut Andre Douglas, The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Captain Roy Springer, USN-Ret, and Dr. Robert Stone and Cara Johnston of the Virginia Tech International Submarine Race Team are included.

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Troy Kimmel discusses with host Dr. Stephen Phillips The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later , a special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal .

In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot , The Honorable Sean Stackley, former Acting Secretary of the Navy, discusses Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, the "Father of Aegis," the Aegis Combat Weapons System, it's ever evolving role, and his experiences in shipbuilding...all in anticipation of the upcoming special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal entitled "The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later....