Talk a Little, Learn a Lot

This episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, is the third in our series about the 18th International Submarine Races. Steve Barton and Scott Johnson of Team Sublime discuss their team’s legacy to include that The Spirit of the Race Award is named in honor of Stephen Barton, Steve’s son and Scott’s uncle. Listen in to connect with a team with m...

In this episode, Dr. Robert Stone, aka "Dr. Bob," and Cara Johnston discuss the Virginia Tech Hokies' human-powered submarine team that will enter the 18th International Submarine Race held at NSWC Carderock June 23-27, 2025. The Hokies have a strong legacy at ISR to include winning the overall competition at the 6th ISR in 2001. Listen in and learn about their newest entry that includes autonomy...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Jerry Rovner, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips the International Submarine Races (ISR). These are human-powered submarine races hosted each year at NSWC Carderock. Jerry has been the race director since 1991. With Steve, he describes the history of the race, how...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn aLot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, ASNE Educator in Residence, Dr. Michael Briscoe, discusses with host Stephen Phillips Promoting Electric Propulsion Workforce Development Program hosting its national competition for 2025. Listen in to hear about this exciting competition and how the PEP program is connecting STEM stu...

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Roy Springer, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips his command of the test submarine and first tear-drop shaped hull, USS Albacore (AGSS 569). This includesdetailed discussions of its control surfaces (laminar flow and turbulent flow), counter-rotating screws, and a ha...

In this episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, ASNE Executive Director Dale “Kid” Lumme discusses with host Stephen Phillips ASNE’s major events for 2025 to include Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP), the Intelligence Ships Symposium, MEGARUST, The Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium, and publishing a special edition of the Naval...

In this episode, Captain John Markowicz, USN-Ret, the ASNE San Diego Section Chair, discusses his views of ASNE, the future of Naval Engineering, and shares an engineering sea story from his time aboard USS  Elliot (DD-967).

RDML Calvin Foster, USN, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, joined Dr. Stephen Phillips following his keynote at the 2024 Naval S&T Symposium. RDML Foster discussed many topics including pacing the threat, ensuring a culture of healthy debate in Naval Engineering, mine warfare in the Black Sea, employing and communicating with Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs), and ensuring the U...

During the 2024 Naval Science and Technology Symposium, Dr. Stephen Phillips had the honor of speaking with the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, The Honorable Nickolas Guertin. Mr. Guertin discussed the symposium, his view of the importance of naval engineering, and his view of ASNE and its future.

During the 2024 Naval S&T Symposium, Dr. Stephen Phillips asked Phil Laczner of the IWS Rapid Capability Office to provide an overview of the panel entitled, "Rapid Capability Update: Getting Innovation to Sea Case Study (CUAS Prototyping).

In another Talk a Little, Learn a Lot interview during the Naval Science & Technology Symposia, Dr. Stephen Phillips sat down with Captain Jesse Black, USN, Commanding Officer of the Naval Research Laboratory to hear his views on the conference proceedings, the future of Naval Engineering, and his career as an Engineering Duty Officer.

During the ASNE 2024 S&T Symposia, ASNE's Scholarship Chairman Richard Celotto sat down with host Dr. Stephen Phillips to discuss the Combat Systems Symposium, life as a naval engineer, his thoughts on the ASNE organization, and the importance and availability of ASNE scholarships for STEM students. 

Stephen Phillips interviews Erhard Koehler from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to discuss the Nuclear Ship Savannah . A National Historic Landmark, Savannah was envisioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as part of his "Atoms for Peace" initiative.  Savannah is now in Baltimore. More information on this unique ship to include when she is available for tours can be found here: https://www.ns...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, ASNE National Council Member Rear Admiral Jim Shannon, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips his view of the future of naval engineering and with it, the future of ASNE.  The ASNE/ONR Naval S&T symposium information can be found here: https://www.navalengineers.org/Sympos...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Astronaut Andre Douglas discusses with host Stephen Phillips his journey from the U.S. Coast Guard to NASA to become an Astronaut and how his education and experience in naval engineering has served him on this adventure. The ASNE/ONR Naval S&T symposium information can be found...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, The Honorable Juan Garcia and host Stephen Phillips discuss the Innovation Theater at the 2024 Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium last month. Secretary Garcia led in the panel entitled “Twice the Citizen, Life in the day of a Reservist.”  Other topics include how to recrui...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Eric Lind and host Stephen Phillips discuss the Innovation Theater at the 2024 Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium earlier this month. Mr. Lind participated in the panel entitled “Domino Time: Transformational Leadership and Navigating Environmental Constraints.” Other topi...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Andrew Pecora, USCG and host Stephen Phillips discuss the Innovation Theater at the 2024 Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium earlier this month. Captain Pecora gave the “kick-off” lecture, “Innovation is more than Technological Advances.” They also discussed other n...

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Cheryl Jordan and host Stephen Phillips discuss the Innovation Theater events during the Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium 2024 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, September 16-19. The Innovation Theater events will be Tuesday, September 17, and Wed...

In this episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Rear Admiral Ron Rábago USCG (Ret.), ASNE National Vice President discusses with host Stephen Phillips the value proposition of ASNE to our nation, to the profession of Naval engineering and to the men and women who are designing, building and sustaining our fleets.

In this episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Leigh McCue, the Naval Engineers Journal Editor in Chief, discusses with host Stephen Phillips her views on the journal, naval engineering, and her vision for the future of ASNE.

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), Rear Admiral Mark Whitney, USN-Ret, and Captain Bill Crow, USN-Ret, two of ASNE’s vice presidents, discuss with host Dr. Stephen Phillips their views of the future of naval engineering and their vision for the future of ASNE.

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Ms. Jessica Galassie discusses with host Stephen Phillips the upcoming Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium, hosted at the Virginia Beach Convention Center September 16-19.  Register at: https://www.navalengineers.org/Symposia/FMMS2024

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), Rear Admiral Tom Druggan, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips the upcoming updated and digital edition of The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later, and the valuable contributions of the Naval Engineers Journal.

In this episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Stephen Phillips the sea change the U.S. Navy is experiencing in technology, the nuances between exploring and exploiting technology, and his vision for the future of ASNE.