Navy Insider

A behind-the-scenes look at Navy Athletics from Scott Wykoff. Listeners can join Scott as he goes behind the curtain to interview Navy athletes, coaches, staff and gridiron greats.

Navy Insider 56: Navy sophomore DE Julien Moutome shares his journey from Africa to Baltimore

Navy Insider 56: Navy sophomore DE Julien Moutome shares with Scott Wykoff the story of his amazing journey from Africa to Baltimore to being a member of the Brigade of Midshipmen.  You also hear from Navy's speedy junior WR Luke Hutchinson about his transition from quarterback to being one of Navy's top pass catchers. And Scott talks about the unique tradition of Navy Sprint Football with senior co-captain Seamas Carrasco.

09-25
41:40

Navy Insider 55: Wykoff goes one-on-one with QB/RB Jackson Gutierrez, junior Midshipmen Hoke Smith II and Navy Women's Volleyball head coach Paco Labrador

Navy Insider 55: Scott Wykoff goes one-on-one with Navy sophomore QB/RB Jackson Gutierrez as he is proving to be a very versatile offensive weapon for the Mids.  You'll also hear from junior Midshipmen Hoke Smith II as he has become a real leader on Navy's offensive line. We then take you courtside at Wesley Brown Fieldhouse as Scott sits down with Navy Women's Volleyball head coach Paco Labrador as the Mids start Patriot League play against arch-rival Army.

09-19
45:35

Navy Insider 54: The Midshipmen route the hurricane

Navy Insider 54: Scott Wykoff talks with proud Oklahoman Toran Smith as the sophomore Navy center returns home as the Mids play Tulsa in what promises to be an emotional night for Toran and his family with their close ties to Tulsa.  You'll also hear from Navy's sensational sophomore inside linebacker MarcAnthony Parker. And Scott is joined by legendary Navy women's soccer head coach Carin Gabarra as the National Soccer Hall of Famer just won her 400th career game as a college coach.

09-11
44:31

Navy Insider 53: Scott Wykoff talks with Navy senior RB Alex Tecza and a trio of senior Midshipmen OLB including Jaxson Campbell, Kenneth McShan and Luke Pirris

Navy Insider 53: In this American Conference opening episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy senior RB Alex Tecza and a trio of  senior Midshipmen OLB including Jaxson Campbell, Kenneth McShan and Luke Pirris.

09-04
43:51

Navy Football Season Opener: Blake, Landon and Eli Gear Up for an Exciting Season

Navy Insider 52: The 2025 season opening episode featuring Scott Wykoff's conversations with Navy senior co-captains QB Blake Horvath and NG Landon Robinson.  You'll also hear from Navy Sr Snipe Eli Heidenreich and commissioner of the newly rebranded American Conference, Tim Pernetti

08-28
41:39

Navy Insider 51: A special Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl winning look back on Navy's 10th win of the season

Navy Insider 51: A special Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl winning look back on Navy's 10th win of the season over Oklahoma in Ft Worth, TX with exclusive Navy Radio Network game highlights and interviews with Navy head Coach Brian Newberry and players on the field right after the huge bowl game win for the Mids. You'll also hear from Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti In this episode Scott Wykoff looks back on Navy's season-ending win in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl over Oklahoma in Fort Worth, Texas as you'll hear exclusive Navy Radio Network highlights of the10th win of the season for the Midshipmen and exclusive post-game interviews from the field with Navy Head Coach Brian Newberry and Navy players.  You'll also hear from Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti as she was honored with the Great American Patriot Award during halftime of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.

01-03
48:34

Navy Insider 50: A special preview of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl as Navy plays Oklahoma in Ft Worth, TX. You'll hear from Navy players and coaches alike including Sr punter Riley Riethman who is from nearby Keller, Texas.

In this episode Scott Wykoff previews Navy's trip to the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas as he talks with Navy Sr punter extraordinaire Riley Riethman, from nearby Keller, Texas, as he prepares for his final game as a Midshipman.  Scott is also joined by Navy Sr LB Colin Ramos and Jr QB Blake Horvath ahead of Navy's big bowl game.  You'll also hear from Navy head coach Brian Newberry, offensive coordinator Drew Cronic and defensive coordinator PJ Volker.

12-24
52:24

Navy Insider 49: A special look back at Navy's dominating win in the 125th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA with radio highlights, on-the-field post-game interviews and Scott Wykoff's interview with Navy Sr S Rayuan Lane. You'll also hear from Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

In this episode Scott Wykoff takes you back to Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD for a special look back at Navy's huge win in the 125th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA featuring exclusive Navy Radio Network highlights with Keith Mills and Joe and Keith's amazing on-the-field postgame interviews with Navy players and head coach Brian Newberry. Scott and Keith also talk with Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, from the125th Army-Navy Game media row at the Military Women's Memorial on the grounds Arlington National Cemetary.

12-19
50:50

Navy Insider 48: Special interviews previewing the 125th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA with Navy head coach Brian Newberry, Sr co-captain FB Daba Fofana, Sr co-captain Sr LB Colin Ramos, Jr snipe Eli Heidenreich and Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk.

In this episode Scott Wykoff takes you to Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD for a special preview of the 125th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA featuring interviews with Navy 2nd year head coach Brian Newberry, Sr co-captains FB Daba Fofana and LB Colin Ramos. You'll also hear from Jr snipe Eli Heidenreich. Scott also takes you behind the scenes of America's Game with Navy athletic director and College Football Playoff committee member Chet  Chet Gladchuk.

12-12
38:54

Navy Insider 47: Interviews with Navy Sr DE Justin Reed and Sr OL Connor McMahon previewing the 125th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA. Scott also talks with Sr Associate AD for Military Administration Operations at the Naval Academy Brian Broadwater

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy senior DE Justin Reed and Sr OL Connor McMahon as the Mids prepare for the 125th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA on Saturday, December 14.   Scott also talks with Senior Associate Athletic Director for Military Administration Operations Brian Broadwater about Service Assignment Day for the Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

12-05
37:08

Navy Insider 46: Interviews with Navy Sr TE Thomas Scully, Navy Jr K Nathan Kirkwood and Navy Men's Basketball Jr G Austin Benigni

In this episode, Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior tight end and future USMC 2nd Lt. Thomas Scully about his new role this season in the Navy offense. Scott also talks with Navy junior kicker Nathan Kirkwood. He also goes courtside with Navy Men's Basketball junior point guard Austin Benigni.

11-27
32:32

Navy Insider 45: Interviews with Navy Soph DT Griffen Willis, Navy Football Director of Player Development Captain Brandon Jones USMC and Navy's #1 squash player Sr Matt Wang

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy sophomore defensive tackle Griffen Willis about how he has earned a starting spot on the Navy defensive line.   Scott also talks with Navy Football Director of Player Development Captain Brandon Jones USMC. He also goes one-on-one with Navy's #1 squash player Sr Matt Wang.

11-22
52:15

Navy Insider 44: Interviews with Navy Jr QB Blake Horvath, Navy football assistant coach Ricky Brown and Navy wrestling Sr captain Josh Koderhandt

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior quarterback Blake Horvath about the amazing Navy offense and the big game ahead against #25 Tulane .  Scott also talks with Navy special teams coordinator and strikers and raiders coach Ricky Brown. He also catches up with Navy wrestling captain senior Josh Koderhandt

11-14
49:57

Navy Insider 43: Interviews with Navy junior nose guard Landon Robinson, executive director of Navy football recruiting and analytics Danny Payne and Navy women's head basketball coach Tim Taylor

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior nose guard Landon Robinson about his unique skill set and the upcoming game at USF . Scott also talks with executive director of Navy football recruiting and analytics Danny Payne. You'll also hear from 5th year Navy women's head basketball coach Tim Taylor.

11-07
37:10

Navy Insider 42: Interviews with Navy junior snipe Brandon Chatman, Navy Football snipes coach David Cole and commissioner of the American Athletic Conference Tim Pernetti

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior snipe Brandon Chatman about his unique roll in the explosive Navy offense.  Scott also talks with Brandon's position coach Navy assistant coach David Coles. You'll also hear from the dynamic new commissioner of the American Athletic Conference Tim Pernetti

10-31
35:39

Navy Insider 41: Interviews with Navy junior FB Alex Tecza, Navy Director of Football Operations Josh Bost, Navy head men's basketball coach Ed DeChellis, retired rear admiral Brian Luther, president & CEO of Navy Mutual and and retired rear admiral Dietrich Kuhlmann President and CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior fullback Alex Tecza about facing Notre Dame on a national stage. Scott also talks with Navy Director of Football Operations Josh Bost. We check-in with Navy head men's basketball coach Ed DeChellis and Scott talks with retired rear admiral Brian Luther, president & CEO of Navy Mutual and retired rear admiral Dietrich Kuhlmann President and CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union about the Navy-Notre Dame game presented by Navy Mutual and Navy Federal

10-24
45:28

Navy Insider 040: Interviews with Navy sophomore OL Cam Nichols, Navy offensive line coach Jay Guillermo and Navy head volleyball coach Paco Labrador

Welcome to episode 40 of the Navy Insider Podcast, your ultimate guide to the intricate and inspiring stories unfolding behind Navy athletics. In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy sophomore offensive lineman Cam Nichols who is helping anchor one of the best offensive lines in college football . Scott also talks with Cam's position coach, Navy first-year offensive line coach Jay Guillermo. And we go courtside at Wesley Brown Fieldhouse to talk Navy volleyball with head coach Paco Labrador

10-17
43:55

Navy Insider 039: Interviews with Navy Jr striker Jaxson Campbell, Navy head baseball coach Chuck Ristano and a look back at Navy's win over Air Force

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior striker Jaxson Campbell who earned American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors in Navy's win against Air Force in the first leg in the battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy .   Scott also talks with Navy second-year head baseball coach Chuck Ristano as Navy baseball Fall Ball is hitting its stride at Max Bishop Stadium. And we listen back to Pete Medhurst's great Navy Radio Network calls from the Mid's instant classic win over Air Force.

10-10
42:53

Navy Insider 038: Interviews with Navy Jr OL Ben Purvis, Navy quarterbacks & fullbacks coach Ivin Jasper and new Sprint Football head coach Captain Carter Reading

In this episode Scott Wykoff talks with Navy junior left guard Ben Purvis and Navy quarterbacks & fullbacks coach Ivin Jasper ahead of the first leg in the battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy against Air Force. Listen as the two share their insights into a dynamic Navy offense that's breaking new ground in remarkable ways. As Navy's sprint football team prepares for a historic Army-Navy game, meet the inspiring new head coach Captain Carter Reading, USMC, Naval Academy class of 2016. Tune in as Reading comments on how his unique experiences have shaped his leadership on the field. From coaching strategies to the traditions of Navy football rivalries, this Navy Insider episode brings you to the heart of Navy sports.

10-03
38:19

Navy Insider 037: Interviews with Navy Sr S Rayuan Lane and USAA President/CEO Wayne Peacock and the sounds of Navy's instant classic win over Memphis

In this episode of the Navy Insider Podcast, Scott Wykoff sits down with  Navy senior safety and one of the best defensive backs in the nation Rayuan Lane. The two discuss his incredible career at the Naval Academy, his leadership on and off the field, and the epic game against Memphis. Keith Mills is joined by USAA CEO/President Wayne Peacock. Featuring interviews with key players and supporters of Navy athletics, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the commitment, passion, and teamwork that define Navy football. You’ll also hear all the amazing highlights of Navy's instant classic win over Memphis.

09-26
37:37

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