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Expert weekly analysis of all things Naval Academy Sports hosted by Bill Wagner (30+ year Navy beat writer) and Pete Medhurst (Navy sports radio announcer). Every week we bring you interviews with coaches, players, and alumni you won't find anywhere else.
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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.
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 Charlotte. We put the spotlight on the Women for Navy Athletics organization by interviewing co-chairs Mara Matthes and Lisa Quadrini. The Army-Navy Star Series presented by USAA got underway last weekend and we review results of the golf and sprint football competitions.
Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst explore how a shutdown would affect Navy sports and how prior shutdowns affected Navy sports. They also talk about how South Florida football looks better than initially expected and talk to Chauncey Winbush and Jahn Tihanksy.
Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst talk with Chet Gladchuk about the state of College Football, special plans for the Air Force game on October 21, and the future of Navy Athletics. This special edition episode is only made possible by Anchors Aweigh's insider relationship with the Naval Academy Athletic Association.
Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst discuss football's heartbreaking loss to Memphis and interview Deputy Director of Athletics Eric Ruden. Eric is in his 24th year working for the Academy. Before coming to Annapolis he spent five years in communications at Indiana State University, 1 year with the Chicago White Sox, and 4 years with his alma mater, Indiana University.
Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner break down the Navy football team's home opening victory over Wagner and look ahead to Thursday night's American Athletic Conference opener at Memphis in the Liberty Bowl. Pete and Bill also talk to Coach Billy Edwards of women's triathlon, which was recently elevated from club to varsity status. Lastly, Pete and Bill provide a rundown on all the Navy athletics results from the past weekend.
Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner discuss Navy Water Polo's successful trip to the West Coast with Coach Luis Nicolao and captain Caden Capobianco, a California native. On this week's Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Reilly. Sarah was a basketball field goal machine in her time at the Academy and has been an exemplary submarine officer since graduating. She's now on shore duty teaching in the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department at the Academy. We hope you enjoy the show. Go Navy, Beat Wagner!
Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst talk Navy Sports heading into a packed Labor Day weekend.
Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner talk Navy women's soccer and who will be the starting quarterback for football. Guests include women's soccer coach Carin Gabarra and captain Jenna Daunt.
Welcome to the Anchors Aweigh Podcast, hosted by Pete Medhurst (Navy sports radio) and Bill Wagner (The Capital). Every week we'll bring you expert analysis, interviews with players, coaches, and alumni, and special segments you won't find anywhere else. Anchors Aweigh is the best place for Navy sports fans on the Internet. Tune in next week to hear us talk with Women's Soccer coach Carin Gabarra and captain Jenna Daunt.
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.
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