Episodes

March 6, 2024

⚓ Navy men's basketball starts March Madness on a winning note

March Madness is officially upon us and Navy men's basketball got the postseason started by beating Loyola Maryland in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament. Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner provide an in-depth...

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Feb. 28, 2024

⚓ Death, Taxes and Navy Swimming and Diving Sweeps the Patriot League…

Navy swimming and diving did it again by sweeping the Patriot League Championships, held Feb. 21-24 inside Lejeune Hall on the academy campus. The Navy men's team has 20 championships in 20 seasons as a member of the Patriot League. The Navy women's...

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Feb. 22, 2024

⚓ Previewing the Brigade Boxing Championships and reviewing the Army-…

We preview the 83rd Brigade Boxing Championships by talking to Navy interim coach Adan Salguerro. We also review the Army-Navy wrestling match, which ended in controversial fashion. Radio color analyst Mike Heary joins the pod to talk in-depth about...

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Feb. 20, 2024

⚓ From Annapolis to Outer Space: Former Navy women's soccer player Ni…

Nicole Aunapu Mann was a standout member of the Navy women's soccer team from 1995 through 1998, serving as captain as a senior. She was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and became a fighter pilot flying the F/A-18 Hornet. She attended the U.S....

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Feb. 14, 2024

⚓ An in-depth interview with newly-hired Navy football offensive coor…

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner conduct an in-depth interview with newly-hired Navy football offensive coordinator Drew Cronic. We cover a wide range of topics with Cronic talking about why he resigned as head coach at...

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Feb. 7, 2024

⚓ It was a Star-studded Saturday for Navy Athletics

If Navy Athletics winds up winning the annual Star Series, Saturday may be viewed as the turning point. Navy swept archrival Army in four Star Series competitions: Rifle and Gymnastics along with men's and women's Indoor Track and Field. The...

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Jan. 31, 2024

⚓ It's February so that means college lacrosse season begins

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy men's lacrosse, which opens the 2024 season Saturday at home against Mount St. Mary's. Coach Joe Amplo joins the podcast for the interview segment to preview the season...

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Jan. 24, 2024

⚓ Chuck Ristano Takes Charge of the Navy Baseball Program and The Gra…

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner welcome first-year Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano to the Anchors Aweigh podcast for the interview segment. Ristano discusses his vision for the program and his acclimation to the Naval Academy....

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Jan. 18, 2024

⚓ Drew Cronic brings hybrid Wing-T offense to Navy football; Navy Gym…

Navy athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner break down the hiring of Drew Cronic as Navy football offensive coordinator. We discuss the diversity of his "hybrid Wing-T" attack. We talk to Navy gymnastics coach Kip Simon and team captain Ian...

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Jan. 9, 2024

⚓ Navy basketball takes center stage as calendar flips to 2024

Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review the opening week of Patriot League play for the Navy men's basketball team, which split a pair of home games. We are joined by Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor for the interview...

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Jan. 3, 2024

⚓ Column about Jacob Busic sparks debate

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner discuss the situation surrounding football player Jacob Busic, who entered the transfer portal after being denied a fifth year of eligibility by the academy administration. Bill Wagner's column in...

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Dec. 20, 2023

⚓ Coaching staff shakeup for Navy football

Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst analyze the Navy football staff changes that were announced last week. Assistant head coach Ashley Ingram left to become head coach at Carson-Newman, while offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut did...

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Dec. 14, 2023

⚓ Navy swimming and diving sweeps Star meet

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy swimming and diving, which swept the annual Star meet. We also discuss all aspects of the 124th Army-Navy Game.

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Dec. 6, 2023

⚓ An exclusive interview with Navy head coach Brian Newberry in advan…

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner gear up for the 124th edition of the Army-Navy Game by conducting an exclusive interview with Brian Newberry. Navy's first-year head coach reflects on the 2023 season and talks about lessons...

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Nov. 29, 2023

⚓ Let the hype begin for the 124th Army-Navy Game

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner kick off the Anchors Aweigh podcast coverage of Army-Navy football by taking a look at the promotional side of America's Game. We talk to Jon Starrett, Navy's Associate Athletic Director for...

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Nov. 23, 2023

⚓ A conversation with Paralympic swimmer Brad Snyder, a 2006 Naval Ac…

Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst catch up with Brad Snyder, a 2006 Naval Academy graduate who has captured six gold medals as a paralympic swimmer. Snyder, who lost sight in both eyes as a result of a battlefield explosion, has...

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Nov. 14, 2023

⚓ Volleyball, Sprint Football Capture Stars by Beating Army

Navy insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner review Navy football's big blowout of Alabama-Birmingham and look ahead to the Senior Day matchup with East Carolina. Pete breaks down his epic call of Rayuan Lane's 97-yard interception return for...

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Nov. 8, 2023

⚓ Navy Wrestling opens season with a huge upset

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner talk to wrestling coach Cary Kolat to discuss the huge upset of No. 23 Illinois in the season opener. Bill and Pete discuss the state of Navy football in the wake of Saturday's disappointing loss...

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Nov. 1, 2023

⚓ Women's Basketball Preview, Navy men's cross country captures the P…

Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst discuss the state of Navy football leading up to this Saturday's road game at Temple and highlight Navy men's soccer for clinching a berth in the Patriot League Tournament. During the interview segment,...

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Oct. 26, 2023

⚓ Previewing Navy men's basketball with head coach Ed DeChellis

Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review the Navy-Air Force football game and preview Navy men's basketball. Head coach Ed DeChellis talks about a significant roster turnover and looks ahead to the Veterans Classic.

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Oct. 19, 2023

⚓ A conversation with Navy Rifle coach Mike Anti

Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review last Saturday’s road football victory over Charlotte and look ahead to this Saturday’s service academy showdown against Air Force in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series. We...

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Oct. 19, 2023

⚓ A conversation with Navy Rifle coach Mike Anti

Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review last Saturday’s road football victory over Charlotte and look ahead to this Saturday’s service academy showdown against Air Force in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series. We...

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Oct. 12, 2023

⚓ Meet the Women for Navy Athletics Committee

Listen to the latest episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast as Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst highlight all things Navy athletics. Pete and Bill break down the Navy football victory over North Texas and look ahead to Saturday's road game against...

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Oct. 5, 2023

⚓ Anchors Aweigh #0009

Hello and welcome to another edition of the Anchors Aweigh podcast alongside Bill Wagner, the Baltimore sun media group and the Capital newspaper. Pete Medhurst, the voice of Navy athletics. Great to have you back with us for another week of. Navy...

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