Adam Herrera

The Sea Stories Podcast

Society EN ↓ 64 episodes

I sit down with my veteran friends, shipmates and other people who served and discuss their decision to serve in the Armed Forces, their experience during their service, and lives afterwards. New Episode available the first Monday of every month.

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Adam Herrera

Episodes

We Aren't in Kansas Anymore - Ft. Joe D. (Fire Controlman / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 07.06.2021 2:56:34

In this episode I speak with Kansas native and natural story teller Joe D. As always, we discuss his decision to join the U.S. Navy and his experience while serving. We also get into the roles of mentors and how they can shape a young sailors outlook. Enjoy!

Recruitment, Bootcamp, Training - Sea Stories Hosts Adam, Andy, Joe and Drew 10.05.2021 1:48:06

They boys are back! Andy, Joe and Drew had so much fun we decided to do a monthly Sea Stories podcast in which we deep dive in the different areas of an enlisted naval career. This month we tell stories about getting recruited, going through bootcamp, and getting trained for our jobs. 

The Man of Many Hats - Ft. Andy M. (Fire Controlman / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 26.04.2021 2:16:16

Introducing 1/4 of the Guest Hosts of "Sea Stories with Adam" Andy!. Andy was a Fire Controlman in the United States Navy. Learn how Andy's Naval career paralleled OIF/OEF starting with the unusual omens associated with Friday the 13th. We also discuss how he went from Andy the sailor, to Andy the rockstar and Hampton roads media giant. 

Fire Controlmen.....Assemble - Ft. New Sea Stories Host Joe, Andy and Drew - Part 2 28.02.2021 46:43

Sea Stories are tall tales told by fishermen and sailors.  This podcast is about friendships and the stories and experiences that lead to life long bonds. Part 2 Continuing on, The boys get more comfortable in this podcast setting. We discuss Cranking vs Berthing Cleaners. The best deployment movies and galley meals, drinking 40oz malt liquor and more. Enjoy!

Fire Controlmen.....Assemble - Ft. New Sea Stories Host Joe, Andy and Drew - Part 1 28.02.2021 54:23

Welcome to Sea Stories with me, Adam. Sea Stories are tall tales told by fishermen and sailors.  This Podcast is about friendships and when I think about good sailor buddies, I think of these three gentlemen who I met onboard the USS Donald Cook. I sit down and chat with these folks as we relive and tell stories from our Navy Days. This podcast has nothing to offer but stories and experiences...

Helos To Pastries - Ft. Sabrina S. (Aviation Machinist's Mate / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 02.02.2021 2:54:49

This month I chat with my Fiance and former Aviation Machinist Mate for the Navy. As always we discuss her experience in the Navy, along with what it's like being a woman in the Navy, and we have a long discussion on how she ultimately decided to pursue he passion in cooking and baking and make her mark on Seattle's pastry scene.  

Don't Give Up The Ship - Ft. Carl M. (Damage Controlman / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 02.12.2020 2:26:03

This month, it was my pleasure to chat with former U.S. Navy Damage Controlman Carl. A DCman is essentially a first responder/firefighter onboard U.S. Navy Vessels.  Our paths never crossed professionally, but I did learn that he served aboard the USS Donald Cook 10 years after I did. He talks about what is was like training during a government shutdown, what it was like checking onto his fir...

Tales from an Air Framer Bloke - Stewart G. (Aviation Structural Mechanic / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 07.11.2020 2:20:59

This  months special guest is a sailor who was not born in the United States. Stewart was/is an Air Framer who comes from England. His mind is a steel trap and he tells me his journey from England, his path to citizenship and his exit and eventual return to the U.S. Navy. During our chat, he goes into great detail on what it is like to be in the aviation side of Navy and even discusses his tw...

From Weapon System Radars to Flash Mobs - Ft. Aurel L. (Fire Controlman / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 28.09.2020 2:02:46

Personally a Special Episode this month. I chat with my childhood friend about our experience enlisting and journey while serving in the US Navy. Aurel is a former SPY-1 Radar tech and currently a dance/fitness instructor for Fresno State University. We discuss all his decision making to get to where he is at today.  I enjoyed asking all about his Hip-Hop Dance career, from what goes into cho...

Everyone's Favorite Operations Specialist- Oscar V. (Operations Specialist / U.S. Navy) 01.09.2020 1:57:30

On today's podcast I sit down with my good friend and retired Chief Petty Officer Oscar Vera. Oscar is my first guest who retired after 20+ years in the U.S. Navy. I got to speak with him a lot about leadership, which is one thing I've been looking forward to doing. 

First To Strike - USS Donald Cook Tomahawk Strike Team - Sea Stories Host Adam 23.08.2020 1:45:54

On March of 2003 The USS Donald Cook launched the first Tomahawk Cruise Missile of the Iraq War. I chat with 3 members of that Tomahawk Strike Team about their thoughts and feelings leading up to that event. We discuss becoming a US Navy Fire Controlman and a Tomahawk Technician. We discuss serving aboard the USS Donald Cook and what went on during the attacks on Sept 11, 2001. Lastly, we tell som...

The Mountain Biking Yeoman - Nick A. (Yeoman / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 03.08.2020 1:47:32

Nick is my first guest that re-enlisted. We get into some of his decision making process when he got to that point in his career. We also talk about his love for Mountain biking. Enjoy!.

The Hippy Sustainability Analyst - Ft. Greg D. (Fire Controlman / U.S. Navy) - Sea Stories Host Adam 13.07.2020 1:49:00

This is the full interview with my friend and veteran Greg. We discuss what lead to his decision to take the oath of service, his experience in the Navy, and his role as a Sustainability Analyst and how he uses that to be more aware of the environment.  

Average G.I. Joe Podcast - Preview - Episode 001 - Greg D. 01.07.2020 18:00

Hello, Thanks for listening to the Average G.I. Joe Podcast. My guest is my friend and shipmate Greg D. We served together on the USS Donald Cook. We discuss his decision to join the US Navy, his experience during his military service, and his life afterwards. This is a preview episode. The full session will be released at a time TBD. Enjoy