The Trident Room Podcast

Naval Postgraduate School
  • 4.8 (22)
  • Government
  • Updated Semimonthly

Stochastic optimization … sub-state, social-revolutionist terrorism … applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer … No matter what the topic, the Trident Room Podcast is the destination for illuminating, unencumbered conversation with colleagues, peers and classmates that really brews the NPS learning experience.

  1. 3d ago

    The Trident Room Podcast – Episode 83 – The Unexpected Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Service, Part II

    Join us as CDR Alanna Youngblood concludes her two-part conversation with retired Commander Bobby Jones, exploring leadership beyond the uniform, the challenges facing the next generation, and the enduring lessons of service. Drawing on a career that spanned global military operations, peacekeeping missions, command at sea, and strategic leadership, CDR Bobby Jones (Ret) reflects on how those experiences continue to shape his mission long after retirement. In this episode, CDR Jones discusses why his years in uniform ultimately strengthened his faith in America and why the Navy remains one of the country's most powerful examples of unity across backgrounds and perspectives. He shares his thoughts on information warfare, modern media, and the growing challenges of navigating truth in an era shaped by social media, artificial intelligence, and political polarization. The conversation then turns to CDR Jones’ newest mission: establishing a school dedicated to developing young men through character, accountability, resilience, and service. He explains the societal trends that inspired the project, the importance of mentorship during adolescence, and what modern culture often misunderstands masculinity, leadership, and strength. Finally, CDR Jones offers a candid reflection on military retirement, the struggle of rediscovering identity after decades of service, and the lessons he hopes future generations will carry forward. Through stories of leadership, sacrifice, education, and personal growth, he shares a powerful message about purpose, citizenship, and the responsibility to invest in those who come next.

    33 min

  2. Jun 30

    The Trident Room Podcast – Episode 82, Part 1 | Jun 30, 2026 The Unexpected Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Service

    Trident Room Podcast host Cmdr. Alanna Youngblood interviews one of her mentors, retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bobby Jones, discussing the unexpected yet invaluable lessons in life, leadership, and service that emerged throughout his distinguished naval career. From U.S. Naval Academy class 'anchor’ to commanding forces around the world, Jones reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and character.

    28 min

  3. Jun 9

    The Trident Room Podcast-Episode 81-Igniting a Passion for Learning with Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis, Part 2

    In Part II of this two-part episode of the Trident Room podcast, host LT Tony Castillo continues his conversation with Rear Admiral Mattis. Building on themes from Part I, the discussion explores literature, leadership, cognitive bias, artificial intelligence, and technological transformation across history. Rear Admiral Mattis reflects on the influence of mentors and literature, shares lessons from authors like Malcolm Gladwell, and discusses how expertise, intuition, and disciplined thinking shape leadership and decision-making. The conversation concludes with a broader examination of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and parallels between today’s digital transformation and historical technological revolutions such as the Renaissance.

    27 min

  4. May 19

    The Trident Room Podcast Episode 80.5 – TRP Unfiltered #10

    The Trident Room Podcast’s TRP Unfiltered series delivers authentic, unedited conversations by a round table of TRP hosts, students and guests on a submitted topic … In this episode, the TRP team discusses the unexpected leadership challenges that come with a promotion and the associated increase in responsibilities.------ In the latest episode of the Trident Room Podcast’s Unfiltered series, show hosts Elaura and Alanna sit around a table in the Trident Room Rose Garden to discuss this week's topic. The views expressed during the Trident Room Podcast are those of the hosts, and do not represent official policy of the Naval Postgraduate School, the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Department of Defense.

    23 min

  5. May 13

    The Trident Room Podcast- Episode 80-Igniting a Passion for Learning with Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis, Part 1

    In Part 1 of this two-part episode of the Trident Room Podcast, TRP host Lt. Anthony Castillo interviews Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis. The conversation explores Rear Admiral Mattis's diverse background, from his upbringing in Fullerton, California, to his expansive naval career and his educational experiences at the U.S. Naval Academy and Oxford University. The discussion delves deep into his passion for literature, highlighting how his time at Oxford cultivated a love for Shakespeare, medieval drama, and multisensory learning.

    26 min

  6. May 5

    The Trident Room Podcast-Episode 79.5-TRP Unfiltered #9

    The Trident Room Podcast’s TRP Unfiltered series delivers authentic, unedited conversations by a round table of TRP hosts, students and guests on a submitted topic … In this episode, the TRP team discusses their experiences at NPS, and how some longstanding naval traditions while underway have changed over the years. ------ In the latest episode of the Trident Room Podcast’s Unfiltered series, show hosts Elaura and Anthony and their guests sit around a table in the Trident Room Rose Garden to discuss this week's topic. The views expressed during the Trident Room Podcast are those of the hosts, and do not represent official policy of the Naval Postgraduate School, the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Department of Defense.

    32 min

  7. Apr 21

    The Trident Room Podcast- Episode 79- Inspiring the Next Generation with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson, Part 2

    The Trident Room Podcast sits down with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson for a conversation on her journey from astrophysics research to science outreach, the challenges and rewards of making complex ideas accessible to the public, and the role of STEM in inspiring the next generation. She also shares what’s ahead for this year’s Discovery Day and how the event connects Naval Postgraduate School research with the wider community.

    24 min

  8. Apr 14

    The Trident Room Podcast - Episode 74 - Inspiring the Next Generation with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson, Part I

    The Trident Room Podcast sits down with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson for a conversation on her journey from astrophysics research to science outreach, the challenges and rewards of making complex ideas accessible to the public, and the role of STEM in inspiring the next generation. She also shares what’s ahead for this year’s Discovery Day and how the event connects Naval Postgraduate School research with the wider community.

    27 min
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Stochastic optimization … sub-state, social-revolutionist terrorism … applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer … No matter what the topic, the Trident Room Podcast is the destination for illuminating, unencumbered conversation with colleagues, peers and classmates that really brews the NPS learning experience.

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  • Creator
    Naval Postgraduate School
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DVIDSHub.net
  • Show Website
    The Trident Room Podcast

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