The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience

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The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience

The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.  Through the perspective of a community of former graduates and Naval Academy insiders, this podcast will help you learn about life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.  Through our shared experiences, Academy Insider guides families through the anxiety and frustration caused by lack of understanding, misinformation, and confusion.  This platform is designed to better relationships between midshipmen and their loved ones.  This podcast is not affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy or Department of Defense. The thoughts and opinions are exclusively those of your host and his guests. 

  1. #090 Season 2 Wrap Up & Preparing for 2025!

    FEB 23

    #090 Season 2 Wrap Up & Preparing for 2025!

    The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families. Grant Vermeer your host is the person who started it all. He is the founder of Academy Insider and the host of The Academy Insider podcast and the USNA Property Network Podcast. He was a recruited athlete which brought him to Annapolis where he was a four year member of the varsity basketball team. He was a cyber operations major and commissioned into the Cryptologic Warfare Comm...

    5 min
  2. #089 Decoding the Navy Cryptologic and Cyber Communities: Your Guide to the Information Warfare Community

    FEB 9

    #089 Decoding the Navy Cryptologic and Cyber Communities: Your Guide to the Information Warfare Community

    Are you considering a career in the Navy's Information Warfare Community? As a former cryptologic officer, I'm here to provide an insider's perspective on this rapidly evolving field. In this episode, I break down the various designators within the Information Warfare Community, with a special focus on opportunities for those interested in cyber operations. From meteorology to intelligence, and from cryptologic warfare to the newly established Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO) role, we ex...

    40 min
  3. #088 Defining Your Leadership Philosophy: Insights from Naval Academy Graduate Eric Dyson

    FEB 2

    #088 Defining Your Leadership Philosophy: Insights from Naval Academy Graduate Eric Dyson

    In this episode of the Academy Insider podcast, we dive deep into the art of developing a robust leadership philosophy with Eric Dyson, a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Eric shares invaluable insights from his time as a midshipman, his career as a Naval officer, and his experiences in the civilian world. He breaks down his seven-step leadership philosophy, offering practical advice for aspiring leaders at every stage of their journey. Key Takeaways: The importance of defini...

    51 min

  4. JAN 26

    #087 Lessons from the Admiral: Navigating the Waters of Military Leadership and Insight for Rising Officers

    Are you curious about the inner workings of military leadership and the valuable lessons that can shape a young officer's career? In this episode of the Academy Insider Podcast, I sit down with Mark C. Fava, author of the soon-to-be-released book "Lessons from the Admiral," to explore the unique insights gained from his time as a flag aide. Mark's experience offers a fascinating perspective on leadership development for junior officers navigating the complexities of military life. We delve in...

    46 min
  5. #086 Healing Out Loud: A Naval Academy Mother's Journey Through Loss, Healing, and Mental Health Advocacy

    JAN 19

    #086 Healing Out Loud: A Naval Academy Mother's Journey Through Loss, Healing, and Mental Health Advocacy

    Warning: Today's episode will discuss very sensitive topics, including death by suicide. In this powerful episode of the Academy Insider podcast, we tackle a crucial yet often overlooked topic: mental health and suicide awareness within the Naval Academy community. Our guest, Tonia Lott, courageously shares her personal journey following the loss of her son, Julian, a Naval Academy graduate and submarine officer, to suicide. Tonia discusses her mission to "heal out loud" and her book...

    43 min
  6. #085 Supporting Service Academy Grads on the Outside: Why Veterans Make Exceptional Teammates in Any Workplace

    JAN 12

    #085 Supporting Service Academy Grads on the Outside: Why Veterans Make Exceptional Teammates in Any Workplace

    Are you a midshipman wondering how to prepare for life after the Naval Academy? Or perhaps you're a junior officer contemplating your next steps? In this episode of the Academy Insider podcast, I sit down with Brendan Aronson, Naval Academy graduate, Marine Corps veteran, and now CEO of The Military Veteran. We explore the unique value that veterans bring to the civilian workforce and discuss strategies for a successful transition from military to civilian life. Brendan shares insights from h...

    58 min
  7. #084 The Importance of Sleep at the Naval Academy: Insights from Dr. John Cordle on Performance and Safety

    JAN 5

    #084 The Importance of Sleep at the Naval Academy: Insights from Dr. John Cordle on Performance and Safety

    Discover the transformative power of sleep with insights from Dr. John Cordle, a Naval Academy graduate and former nuclear surface warfare officer. Dr. Cordle shares his journey from unexpected Academy acceptance to becoming a leading advocate for sleep management in the Navy. Explore the cultural shift within the Navy, moving away from glorifying sleep deprivation to understanding its catastrophic impact on performance and safety. Learn how tragic incidents catalyzed significant policy chang...

    55 min
  8. #083 The Military World Games: Insights on the Importance of Military Sports

    12/29/2024

    #083 The Military World Games: Insights on the Importance of Military Sports

    What if military sports could unlock leadership potential and foster international diplomacy? Join us as we uncover this intriguing prospect with our special guest, Eli Bremer, an accomplished Air Force Academy graduate, Olympian, and Military World Games competitor. We explore Eli's captivating journey from a two-sport athlete at the Academy to earning global recognition. Together, we shine a light on the often-overlooked avenues for service academy graduates to extend their athletic dreams ...

    48 min
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The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.  Through the perspective of a community of former graduates and Naval Academy insiders, this podcast will help you learn about life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.  Through our shared experiences, Academy Insider guides families through the anxiety and frustration caused by lack of understanding, misinformation, and confusion.  This platform is designed to better relationships between midshipmen and their loved ones.  This podcast is not affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy or Department of Defense. The thoughts and opinions are exclusively those of your host and his guests. 

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