The Proceedings Podcast, produced by the U.S. Naval Institute, is hosted by Ward Carroll and Bill Hamblet and covers Sea Services news, Naval History stories and author interviews. It has 500 episodes, a weekly to near-weekly cadence and a median length of about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach a dedicated audience of naval, defense and government professionals weekly
- 500 episodes since 2018 with a steady cadence and a 4.6 average rating on Apple Podcasts from 224 ratings
- Co-hosts Ward Carroll and Bill Hamblet discuss Sea Services news in depth for roughly 34 minutes per episode
- Audience skews heavily toward the U.S. military, government and defense community, a niche hard to reach elsewhere
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news roundup
- Tone
- informed, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- U.S. Naval Institute
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by its publisher, the U.S. Naval Institute, and the feed lists no funding links.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover naval operations and the Iran conflict (e.g. 'EP. 511: Iran War Redux'), which carry combat and political content but no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.usni.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1333127700 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:2482… |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EP. 517: Avoid the Zombie OODA Loop | 2026-10-07 | 35 min |
| EP. 516: USNI News Update with Sam LaGrone | 2026-10-06 | 34 min |
| Cruising a Region in Transition: The Persian Gulf in 1972 | 2026-10-06 | 39 min |
| EP. 515: Victory Through Airpower: General Chuck Horner and Operation | 2026-09-29 | 45 min |
| How the Capture of Cuban Fishing Boats Changed U.S. Law | 2026-09-28 | 45 min |
| EP. 514: School Is In Session: Epic Fury’s Lessons for the PLA | 2026-09-18 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
The Naval Institute is a private, not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security. Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll,…
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About The Proceedings Podcast
The Proceedings Podcast is produced by the U.S. Naval Institute, a private, not-for-profit educational institution, according to the show's feed and website at usni.org. Director of Outreach Ward Carroll and Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet host the show, which covers Sea Services news, stories from Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interviews with Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins from time to time.
The show has published 500 episodes, released on a cadence of roughly every five days, with a median episode length of about 34 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 224 ratings with a 4.6 average. These signals suggest an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. The audience is likely concentrated among naval professionals, defense analysts and readers of naval history.
The feed shows no sponsors, and the show is produced by its publisher. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits defense contractors, professional education providers and publishers of military history.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Proceedings Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Proceedings Podcast
How much does The Proceedings Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show's publisher and may differ.
What is The Proceedings Podcast about?
The show, produced by the U.S. Naval Institute, covers Sea Services news, Naval History stories and interviews with Naval Institute authors. Hosts Ward Carroll and Bill Hamblet discuss naval policy, operations and history.
How do I contact The Proceedings Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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