Anchors Aweigh Podcast

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 golf, which captured the Patriot League Tournament championship for the first time since 2018.

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. 

We preview Navy men's lacrosse ahead of Saturday's season opener against High Point in Annapolis (weather permitting). We interview head coach Joe Amplo along with senior attackman and co-captain Mac Haley. We also recap the Army-Navy basketball doubleheader with radio play-by-play announcer Matt Sabados. Matt broadcast both games of a Navy sweep of Army. Lastly, we report on an historic decision by the Touchdown Club of Annapolis regarding the prestigious Tony Rubino Memorial Silver Helmet Award. 

Naval Academy athletic director Michael Kelly joins the podcast to discuss President Donald Trump's announcement about the Army-Navy Game, possible College Football Playoff expansion and numerous other topics during this in-depth conversation that included Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network. We also introduce our new Navy Women's Basketball Insider, Becky Vautier.

We got the old gang together for a special live taping of the Anchors Aweigh podcast from Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis, one of our loyal sponsors. Producer Chris Servello and John Schofield from the Sing Second pod provide support as we interview spring sports coaches Joe Amplo (men's lacrosse), Cindy Timchal (women's lacrosse) and Chuck Ristano (baseball). We start off the pod by talking to Paul LaRochelle, vice president of Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis and a huge supporter of Navy Athletics. 

The Anchors Aweigh podcast is pleased to announce that Mike Heary returns as our Navy men's basketball insider. Heary is the longtime color commentator for men's basketball on the Navy Radio Network. He is one of Navy's all-time greatest players and provides outstanding analysis of the program. We also put the spotlight on Navy gymnastics through interviews with head coach Kip Simons and team captain Danilo Viciana. 

Navy football closed out another memorable season by beating Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins moderator Bill Wagner to review the impressive postseason win. We put the spotlight on Navy swimming and diving by interviewing men's coach Bill Roberts and women's coach John Morrison. 

Navy football will look to make history by beating Cincinnati of the Big 12 Conference in the Liberty Bowl. The Midshipmen are seeking just the third 11-win season in program history. Navy can also total 21 victories in consecutive seasons for the first time. We also talk to Navy men's basketball coach Jon Perry and Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor for a midseason report. 

The 126th edition of the Army-Navy Game produced another thriller. Navy rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat Army, 17-16. We review every aspect of the Navy victory with Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network. Also, we introduce the Anchors Aweigh listeners to newly-hired Navy men's soccer coach John Hackworth, one of the most respected figures in the sport. 

The Anchors Aweigh, Navy Football and Sing Second podcasts teamed up for a live taping from Army-Navy Game "Radio Row" at the Baltimore Convention Center on Friday. We had a star-studded lineup of guests, including Nay athletic director Michael Kelly, Army athletic director Tom Theodorakis, American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti and Lieutenant General Michael Borgschulte, the Naval Academy superintendent.

The 126th Army-Navy Game will be played Saturday in Baltimore and we thoroughly evaluates the matchup. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, provides his analysis. Sal Interdonato, publisher of Black Knight Nation, provides an insider's report on Army football. In the Weekend Wrap segment, we highlight Navy swimming and diving sweeping the Star Meet with archrival Army.

Navy football posted an impressive victory over Memphis on Thanksgiving night to earn a share of first place in the American Conference. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to review the 28-17 defeat of Memphis and discuss other topics within the American Conference. We also talk Navy men's basketball with radio play-by-play announcer Matt Sabados.

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, previews the Thursday night primetime matchup with Memphis. We also outline the scenarios for determining the American Conference championship game participants. Head coach Cary Kolat and standout 174-pounder Danny Wask join go preview the Navy wrestling season. The Mids have already met three ranked opponents in dual meets.

Greg Morgenthaler, senior associate athletic director for equipment operations, provides the inside scoop on the specialty uniforms that Navy football will wear for the 126th Army-Navy Game. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, reviews the huge upset of South Florida. And how about Navy women's basketball beating Florida from the powerful Southeastern Conference!!

Saturday's important American Conference matchup between Navy and South Florida could be called the "Michael Kelly Bowl." That's because the Navy first-year athletic director spent the previous seven years in the same position at USF. Kelly provides insight on how he helped build the South Florida football program and talks about the matchup. We also talk to Navy men's cross country coach Aaron Lanzel about capturing the Patriot League Championship. 

Navy women's basketball is the preseason favorite to capture the Patriot League championship. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor about how far the program has come under his direction. We also interview standout guard Zanai Barnett-Gay, the preseason Player of the Year in the Patriot League. Also, Mike James of the Navy Football Radio Network joins to review the North Texas game and preview the Notre Dame matchup. 

We preview the 2025-26 Navy men's basketball season by talking to head coach Jon Perry and senior point guard Austin Benigni. Navy opens the season Monday at Presbyterian then hosts Yale in the Veterans Classic on Friday night. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to review the Florida Atlantic game and preview the North Texas contest.

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, breaks down Saturday's Homecoming matchup with Florida Atlantic. We get an update on the Navy Letterwinner's Association by interviewing associate athletic director Rob Friedrich, who oversees the program. Nancy Murray of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation joins to talk about some upcoming events.

On the latest Anchors Aweigh podcast covering all things Navy Athletics we put the spotlight on Navy sprint football, which is off to a 3-0 start and beating opponents in a big way. We talk to Major Carter Reading, the head coach, and sophomore wide receiver Jake Berger. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to break down the thrilling victory over Temple. 

Navy enjoyed success on two fronts in Commander-in-Chief's competition. Navy football beat Air Force, 34-31, in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. Mike James of The Mid Report breaks down the big win. Meanwhile, Navy men's golf beat service academy rivals Army and Air Force in the Commander-in-Chief's Cup. We talk to coach Jimmy Stobs and senior captain Jack Tarzy  about the team's performance.

The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the victory over Rice and previews the service academy showdown against Air Force. Record-setting quarterback Keenan Reynolds thinks Navy is superior to Air Force and says "we should roll these dudes!" Former Navy great Eric Kettani also think the Midshipmen should dominate the Falcons.

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to preview Saturday's showdown with Air Force. Mike says the revamped Air Force offense features many of the same elements employed in the Navy hybrid Wing-T attack. We put the spotlight on Navy men's rugby through interviews with head coach Gavin Hickie and senior standout Roanin Krieger. Our Alumni Spotlight segment highlights former Navy men's basketball player Grant Vermeer.

Navy triathlon took the team title at the Duquesne Collegiate Cup last weekend. It was the first collegiate cup competition victory in program history. We put the spotlight on triathlon by talking to head coach Billy Edwards and sophomore standout Natalie Wang. As always, Mike James of the Navy Football Radio Network joins for the opening segment to preview Saturday's football home game against Rice. 

Mike James made his first trip out to Oklahoma as a member of the Navy Football Radio Network. James, publisher of The Mid Report, provides his analysis of the Navy victory over Tulsa. We put the spotlight on Navy men's and women's cross country through interviews with head coaches Aaron Lanzel and Kim Lewnes.

Mike James of The Mid Report joins for the opening segment to break down the Navy football victory over UAB. We put the spotlight on Navy water polo through interviews with head coach Luis Nicolau and captain Holden Seybold. We preview the Washington Capitals holding their Rookie Camp at McMullen Hockey Arena at the Brigade Sports Complex.

Joe Miller and Mike James from the Navy Football Radio Network join Anchors Aweigh to discuss the impressive performance in the season opener versus VMI. Miller paid tribute to Pete Medhurst, his predecessor as play-by-play announcer, during the broadcast. We also put the spotlight on Navy volleyball through interviews with head coach Paco Labrador and captain Ava Toppin. 

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4 of the Anchors Aweigh podcast. In the opening segment, Mike James of The Mid Report looks ahead to make his debut as a color commentator on the Navy Football Radio Network during Saturday's season opener against VMI. We put the spotlight on Navy men's soccer by interviewing head coach Tim O'Donohue and team captain Robert Eaton.

Moderator Bill Wagner welcomes listeners to Episode 1 of Season 4 for the Anchors Aweigh podcast, which covers all things Navy Athletics. We are pleased to introduce a revamped team featuring Mike James of The Mid Report as analyst for Navy football and other varsity sports and producer Chris Servello, who will assist with interviews and discussion of various topics. On this week's pod, we put the spotlight on Navy women's soccer by interviewing head coach Carin Gabarra and team captain Jordan Townsend.

This is a special episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast to introduce the audience to incoming Navy athletic director Michael Kelly. Mike James of The Mid Report and producer Chris Servello join moderator Bill Wagner to discuss various Navy Athletics issues with Kelly, who takes the helm of the Naval Academy Athletic Association on Monday. 

Bill Wagner of the Anchors Aweigh podcast joined John Schofield and Chris Servello of the Sing Second podcast for a joint tribute to Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk, who has announced his pending retirement. This special episode was taped at the Fluegel Center during a Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation "Fete to Chet."  

Anchors Aweigh podcast host Bill Wagner is joined by producer Chris Servello and John Schofield of the Sing Second podcast for a special live taping at The Graduate Annapolis. Joining the Anchors Aweigh podcast live from The Hilton Hotels brand location on West Street are numerous special guests, including Navy Deputy Director of Athletics Robb Dunn, Senior Associate Athletic Director Matt Munnelly, WNAV Radio Station owner Todd Bartley and Bryan Powell from The Graduate Annapolis.

Mike James of The Mid Report and Rivals.com network joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to break down the Navy football updated depth chart along with Bill Wagner of The Capital and Baltimore Sun. We also talk Navy track and field with head coach Jamie Cook.

Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to preview this weekend's three-game series with archrival Army in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament. The second-seeded Midshipmen beat the third-seeded Black Knights in four of five meetings during the regular season. We also talk to Gabby Capuzzi Solomon, associate head coach of Navy women's lacrosse, in advance of Friday's game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Navy football head coach Brian Newberry joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss a wide range of topics from safety Rayuan Lane getting selected in the NFL Draft, quarterback Blake Horvath and nose guard Landon Robinson being named team captains and the Navy football team visiting the White House for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy presentation. We also preview the Army-Navy women's lacrosse game in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals by talking to head coach Ciny Timchal.    

Navy women's golf captured the team title at the Patriot League Championship for the second straight season, earning an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. We talk to head coach Kylee Baker and standout sophomore Emma Tang about the team's performance under pressure. Baker was named Patriot League Coach of the Year, while Tang earned Player of the Year honors after winning the individual championship. We also put the spotlight on gymnastics and senior Isaiah Drake, who made history by becoming a two-time All-American.  

It was an epic Army-Navy men's lacrosse game on Saturday in Annapolis. Unfortunately, the Black Knights beat the host Midshipmen in overtime. Navy Men's Lacrosse Insider Eddie McKinnon joins the podcast to break down the big game. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's tennis and women's golf, both of which are headed to the Patriot League Championships this weekend.

Last week, Chet Gladchuk announced his pending retirement after 24 years as Naval Academy Director of Athletics. Gladchuk joins the Anchors Aweigh podcast to discuss the many accomplishments, initiatives and successes during his time leading the Naval Academy Athletic Association. We also preview the Army-Navy men's and women's lacrosse "Star" games by talking to coaches Joe Amplo and Cindy Timchal.