Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, will be the opening segment guest on the Anchors Aweigh podcast throughout the season. We review the Navy football season opening victory over Towson. Reid Sigmon, Navy Senior Deputy Director of Athletics, joins the pod to discuss the enhancements and new amenities at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Our Weekly Report highlights Navy water polo and women's soccer.

We preview the Navy water polo season by talking to head coach Luis Nicolao and team captain Connor Cashman. This is a big weekend at Lejeune Hall as the season starts with the annual Navy Open. The Midshipmen will play five games against four schools over the course of three days. Our Weekly Report highlights historic milestones for both Navy men's and women's soccer.

We preview the Navy volleyball season by talking to head coach Paco Labrador and senior team captain Grace Burgoyne. After being beset by injuries last season, the Midshipmen are healthy and have high hopes. American is the overwhelming favorite in the Patriot League, but Navy fully intends to contend. We close out the podcast with the Weekly Report on notable Navy Athletics news and results.

Last week, the Naval Academy Athletic Association announced an extension of its sponsorship agreement with USAA. This expanded agreement is highlighted by USAA being named an "Anchor Partner." In this special episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast we take an in-depth look at the sponsorship partnership by talking to Navy athletic director Michael Kelly and Chris Curtin, chief marketing officer for USAA.

The Anchors Aweigh podcast previews the Navy women's soccer season by talking to legendary head coach Carin Gabarra and junior defender Lauren Toms. The Midshipmen return a ton of talent and are looking to bounce back after failing to qualify for the Patriot League Tournament in 2025. Coach Gabarra likes what she sees out of this squad, which has great depth and competitiveness at every position.

Navy men's soccer begins a new era under first-year head coach John Hackworth, who arrives in Annapolis with an impressive resume and sterling reputation. Coach Hackworth talks about his plans for transforming Navy into a championship contender. Senior defender Alex Galloway joins to discuss the upcoming season and how happy the players are to have such a distinguished coach now leading the program.