The Trident Room Podcast

Episode 16 - Capt. Ben Cohen – Sustainability and the Military Trident Room Host Marcus Antonellis sits down and has a conversation with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ben Cohen. They discuss the benefits and capabilities of hybrid airships and the importance of introducing sustainable farming on military bases. This episode was recorded on April 30, 2021. CAPTAIN BEN COHEN is pursuing Master Degrees in...

Episode 15, Segment 2 of 2 - Sherman Neal II - Textbooks and the Truth Trident Room Host Michael Gannon sits down and has a conversation with change advocate Sherman Neal II. In this episode, Sherman talks about the importance of the truth and education. This episode was recorded on April 5, 2021. Sherman Neal II is an assistant football coach at Murray State University and student at the Universi...

Episode 15, Segment 1 of 2 - Sherman Neal II - The Battle for Change Trident Room Host Michael Gannon sits down and has a conversation with change advocate Sherman Neal II. In this episode, Sherman talks about his passion for advocacy that began in the third grade, the importance of change and Robert E. Lee. This episode was recorded on April 5, 2021. Sherman Neal II is an assistant football coach...

Episode 14, Segment 2 of 2 - Steven Lindsey - Space Inspiration Trident Room Host Mike Wish sits down and has a drink with former NASA astronaut Steven Lindsey. They discuss, “the overview effect”, space wine and the future of tourism. This episode was recorded on March 25, 2021. STEVEN LINDSEY was commissioned a second lieutenant at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado,...

Episode 14, Segment 1 of 2 - Steven Lindsey - An Astronaut Walks into a Bar... Trident Room Host Mike Wish sits down and has a drink with former NASA astronaut Steven Lindsey. They discuss Lindsey’s background and the path that led to his career as an astronaut. This episode was recorded on March 25, 2021. STEVEN LINDSEY was commissioned a second lieutenant at the United States Air Force Academy,...

Episode 13 - Sense 21: Do You Want to Make a Difference? Trident Room Host Mike Wish sits down with Distinguished Professor Dr. Peter Denning and Vice President of the Alumni Association and Foundation Col. Todd Lyons. Mike dives deeper into their upcoming course Sense 21, short for “Designing a New Engineering Common Sense for the 21st Century.” This episode was recorded on March 26, 2021. COLONE...

Episode 12 - Col. Randy Pugh - ATHENA and Your Thesis Trident Room host Mike Wish sits down and has a drink with Senior Marine and NPS Alumni Col. Randy Pugh. This episode was recorded on March 08, 2021. Randy Pugh was born in Annapolis, Maryland. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1988 and served briefly as a combat engineer until his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He gra...

Episode 11, Segment 2 of 2 - Defining the Grey Zone NPS Students Mike Morris and Brian Pajarillo sit down and have a drink with co-author of The Isis Reader – Dr. Craig Whiteside. This episode was recorded on August 19, 2020. Dr. Craig Whiteside is an associate professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College as part of the resident program, Naval Postgraduate School in Montere...

Episode 11, Segment 1 of 2 - Southsides with Dr. Whiteside NPS Students Mike Morris and Brian Pajarillo sit down and have a drink with co-author of The Isis Reader – Dr. Craig Whiteside. This episode was recorded on August 19, 2020. Dr. Craig Whiteside is an associate professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College as part of the resident program, Naval Postgraduate School in...

Episode 10, Segment 2 of 2 - Dr. Michael A. Glosny - The Threat of the Other NPS student Mike Morris sits down and has a drink with East Asian Policy Advisor, Dr. Michael A. Glosny. They discuss managing the most complex geo-political relationship in the last century. This episode was recorded on July 20, 2020. Part I – Academia, China and The Cubs Part II – The Threat of the Other Dr. Michael A....

Episode 10, Segment 1 of 2 - Dr. Michael A. Glosny - Academia, China and the Cubs NPS student Mike Morris sits down and has a drink with East Asian Policy Advisor, Dr. Michael A. Glosny. They discuss managing the most complex geo-political relationship in the last century. This episode was recorded on July 20, 2020. Part I – Academia, China and The Cubs Part II – The Threat of the Other Dr. Michae...

Episode 09 - Dr. Jim Newman - The Overview Effect NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with former astronaut Dr. Jim Newman. They discuss where the future of space is heading and what it is really like to see earth from space. This episode was recorded on June 23, 2020. Segment 1: The Future of Space (00:00:47) Segment 2: The Overview Effect (00:32:02) After graduating from Rice Univers...

Episode 08 - Major Jonathan Fagins - The Art of Persistence and Self-Discipline NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with U.S. Army Special Forces Officer and NPS Alumnus Major Jonathan Fagins. They discuss how his persistence and self-discipline shaped his success, nuclear weapons, and the importance of enjoying the now. This episode was recorded on July 16, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – The...

Episode 07 - Major John Cocomazzi - The Old-Fashioned and the Old Roommates NPS Student Mike Morris sits down and has an Old-Fashioned with recent NPS graduate Major John Cocomazzi. They discuss his NPS experience, where he is going next and, the importance of improving international relations. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – The Old-Fashioned and The Old Roommates - [...

Episode 06 - Paul Rasmussen - A Paperboy, the Sizzler and the Navy NPS student Mike Morris sits down and has a drink with NPS Department Program Officer Paul Rasmussen, and they discuss his technique of adjusting to the current pandemic, his time at NPS, and why he joined the Navy. This episode was recorded on July 10, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – Adjusting Education During a Pandemic - [1:00] Segment 2...

Episode 05 - Ryan Tice - The Rise of the Arctic NPS Student Mike Morris sits down and has a drink with Ryan Tice, and they discuss the rise of the arctic, the importance of integration in the Navy classroom, and the skill of empathy. This episode was recorded on June 30, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – The Rise of the Arctic - [12:16] Segment 2 of 3 – The Importance of Naval Integration - [26:20] Segment 3...

Episode 04 - Dr. Heissel - Family Elements and the DoD NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with Dr. Jennifer Heissel. They discuss her recent research examining how parental support policies like childcare and parental leave affect new parents’ work performance and health. This episode was recorded on June 30, 2020. Segment 1 of 2 – NPS and Publishing Research - [1:18] Segment 2 of 2 –...

Episode 03 - Prof. Orescanin - Oceanography and the Navy NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with oceanographer Professor Mara Orescanin. They discuss oceanography, her drone research, and her passion for engaging students in critical thinking. This episode was recorded on June 30, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – Oceanography and the Navy - [2:06] Segment 2 of 3 – Scientific Research and Drones...

Episode 02 - Taranto - The Uniqueness of an NPS Ph. D. NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with Matthew Taranto and discusses what makes the NPS Ph. D. program unique, aerospace physiology in the Air Force, and the gift of education. This episode was recorded on June 23, 2020. Segment 1 of 3 – The Uniqueness of an NPS PhD - [1:00] Segment 2 of 3 – Aerospace, HSI, and the Air Force - [1...

Episode 01 - Dr. Narducci - Quantum Physics and the Navy NPS Student Joe Novak sits down and has a coffee with second-generation physicist Dr. Frank Narducci, and they discuss his mission of incorporating quantum physics into Navy practices. In this episode, Dr. Narducci talks about his early days of physics and his relationship with his physicist father. This episode was recorded on May 8, 2020....