Episodes

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.

Listen to a special episode of the combined Anchors Aweigh and Navy Football podcasts in partnership with WNAV Radio. Todd Bartley and Bill Wagner talk Navy football and Pete Medhurst. We also have outstanding interviews with former Navy quarterback Blake Horvath and Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network.

The Anchors Aweigh podcast covering all things Navy Athletics closed out the 2025-26 season with a special episode highlighting our generous sponsors. We sincerely thank presenting sponsor The Graduate Annapolis Hotel along with associate sponsors Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis, Scott Schuetter and Crew Real Estate and Naval Academy Business Services Division. Both the Anchors Aweigh and Navy Football podcasts are part of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation "Fleet of Podcasts."

Naval Academy athletic director Michael Kelly is the featured guest for our annual Live Taping from The Graduate Annapolis Hotel, presenting sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh podcast. We review the 2025-26 school year for Navy Athletics with Michael discussing the many successes during his first year as AD. We also talk to Caitlin Kane of the Navy Letterwinners Association and Rene Clemente, general manager of The Graduate Annapolis.

We talk to Don Hughes, executive director of the Naval Academy Athletic Foundation to get an update on the organization's activities. What was long known as the Athletic and Scholarship program recently rebranded. Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the pod to discuss the $5 million renovation of Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium.

Navy women's lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals by winning a pair of nail biters last weekend. Sixth-seeded Navy rallied from a four-goal deficit to defeat Massachusetts, 10-9, in the first round then came back from six goals down to beat Syracuse, 11-10 in overtime, in the second round. Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider Ingrid Boyum breaks down the two thrillers and looks ahead to Thursday's matchup with third-seeded Maryland in College Park.

Navy women's lacrosse repeated as Patriot League Tournament champions and earned automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Ingrid Boyum, Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast, breaks down the convincing victory over archrival Army in the tournament final and looks ahead to Navy hosting first- and second-round games in the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Gavin Hickie joins the pod to talk about the Navy men's rugby loss to California-Berkeley in the national championship game.

Navy football had two players picked in the NFL Draft for the first time in seven decades. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins the pod to talk about All-American nose guard Landon Robinson and standout slotback Eli Heidenreich getting drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers. We also review Navy spring football camp and discuss which players made a move on the depth chart. We put the spotlight on Navy men's gol...

Navy women's golf three-peated as Patriot League Tournament champions. Emma Tang was the individual medalist as the Midshipmen continued their mini dynasty. Tang and head coach Kylee Baker join the podcast to talk about the program's tremendous run of success. We also talk to Navy men's tennis coach Chris Garner about beating archrival Army in the Star match for the 10th straight season.

Ingrid Boyum makes her debut as the Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast. Boyum is a former standout goalkeeper for Navy and has maintained close ties to the program since graduating in 2018. We discuss the epic victory over archrival Army in the Star game and the 2026 season as a whole. Also, head coach Chuck Ristano joins to provide an update on the Navy baseball season as Patriot League play winds down.

Eddie McKinnon is back for his second season as the Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast. McKinnon, a former star attackman for Navy and 2002 academy graduate, provides expert analysis and insight on the program. We also put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis, which dug deep to beat archrival Army, 4-2, in the Star match. We interview head coach Keith Puryear and sophomore Molly Bellia.

This is an important spring camp for Navy football, which must replace a lot of production on both sides of the ball. Mike James, color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network and publisher of The Mid Report, joins to review a wide range of topics. Producer Chris Servello also participates in the discussion. We also put the spotlight on Navy women's rugby by talking to head coach Murph McCarthy.

Head coach Gavin Hickie joins the pod to talk about another outstanding season for Navy men's rugby, which is ranked second nationally going into the Division 1A national championship playoffs. We also talk to Navy football coach Brian Newberry about his plan to take over defensive play-calling duties. Newberry also discusses some of the recent promotions and hires he made.

Coach Brian Newberry met with the media on Monday in advance of Navy football opening spring practice on Tuesday afternoon. The Midshipmen must replace several seniors that played prominent roles in the most successful two-year stretch in program history. Navy men's and women's basketball are appearing in the postseason. Head coaches Jon Perry and Tim Taylor talk about playing in the NIT and WBIT, respectively.

Becky Vautier, Navy Women's Basketball Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast, joins to talk about the Patriot League Tournament. We review Navy's victory over Boston in the quarterfinals then look ahead to Thursday night's semifinal matchup with Lehigh. Matt Sabados, play-by-play voice for Navy men's basketball radio broadcasts, joins to review Sunday's heartbreaking loss to Boston in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament.

Navy men's track and field captured its sixth straight Patriot League Indoor Championship this past weekend. Jamie Cook, Director of Navy track and field, joins the pod to review the meet and highlight the team's top performers. Navy Men's Basketball Insider Mike Heary reviews this historic season and looks ahead to the Patriot League Tournament. Heary, a former Navy great and longtime color commentator for Navy basketball radio broadcasts, brings unique insight and analysis.

Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor joins the podcast to talk about beating archrival Army in the Star game for the first time since 2018. Taylor also reviews what has been a tremendously successful season that has seen the Midshipmen clinch at least a share of the Patriot League regular season championship. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's and women's swimming and diving, which swept the Patriot League Championships.

First-year head coach Jon Perry joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss what is becoming a historical season for Navy men's basketball. The Midshipmen are one win away from capturing their first outright Patriot League regular season championship since 1997. We also talk to Navy women's lacrosse senior attacker Anna Gotterup, whose older brother is a rising star on the PGA Tour.

We preview the Navy baseball season by talking to head coach Chuck Ristano and senior captain Victor Izquierdo. The Midshipmen are picked third in the Patriot League preseason poll. Navy went 4-0 in Star Series competitions last Saturday. We recap all the wins with gymnastics coach Kip Simons talking about beating Army in the Star meet for the eighth straight year.

We preview Navy women's lacrosse ahead of Friday's opener at Virginia. We interview legendary head coach Cindy Timchal and senior co-captain Emma Kennedy and highlight that Navy is the preseason favorite in the Patriot League. We also talk to Navy football players Eli Heidenreich and Landon Robinson about their experiences at the East-West Shrine Bowl.