Scuttlebutt Podcast
The Marine Corps Association is dedicated in its mission to support today’s Marines. Our podcast, Scuttlebutt, seeks to create a forum to encourage and inspire Marines, former Marines, Marine families, and supporters of the Marine Corps to engage with issues that impact Marines and the Corps. Storytelling not only helps us unpack who we are, but brings us into conversation with the world and people around us. We will hear stories from Marines and civilians working to honor, uncover, and restore Marine Corps history, as well as from those working every day to make the world a better place.
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Episodes
Scuttlebutt Ep 31: Dr. Marc DeVore’s insights on Russia
Dr. Marc DeVore, a Senior Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, is an expert on the political economy of defense, the international arms trade, military innovation, and … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt Ep 31: Dr. Marc DeVore’s insights...
Scuttlebutt Writer’s Guide
In this edition of Scuttlebutt Col Woodbridge joins Vic and William to discuss military writing for professional defense journals such as Marine Corps Gazette. Learn the broad strokes from argumentative, … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt Writer’s Guide"...
Scuttlebutt 29: Ukraine Week 6
Everyone here at Scuttlebutt is blown away by the resolve and the fighting spirit of the Ukrainian people as they face down Russian missiles, tanks, and soon, maybe even conscripted … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 29: Ukraine Week 6"...
Scuttlebutt 28: Col Milburn’s Journey
Irony: We pushed back our episode with Col Milburn to cover Ukraine. Now, he is in Ukraine. We sat down with Col Andrew Milburn, USMC (Ret), author of When the … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 28: Col Milburn’s Journey"...
Scuttlebutt 27: Marines in the Brig with CW04 Denise Barnes, USMC (Ret)
Recently retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Denise Barnes joined Nick, Vic, and William in studio to educate us on an MOS we know so little about: Corrections. The trailblazing Barnes, … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 27: Marines in the Brig with...
Scuttlebutt 26: Talking Taiwan with Dr. Hunzeker
In what was originally recorded as an Amphibiosity interview shortly before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our talk about Taiwan’s defensive posture takes on a whole new meaning. In light … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 26: Talking Taiwan with Dr. Hunzeker"...
Scuttlebutt 25: Ukraine Invasion Week 2
Nick, Vic, and Will are joined by Col Woodbridge, USMC (Ret), Editor of Marine Corps Gazette and using Clausewitz’ cause for war analyze why the Russians and Ukrainians are each … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 25: Ukraine Invasion Week 2"...
Scuttlebutt 24: Marinus’ Maneuverist Paper #19
Nick, Vic, and Will dig into Maneuver Warfare and bring everyone up to speed on a long-running segment in The Gazette “Maneuverist Papers” by Marinus. For eighteen months Marinus has … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 24: Marinus’ Maneuverist Paper #19"...
Scuttlebutt 23: Russia Invades Ukraine!
Nick, Vic, and Will try to wrap their arms around the situation in Ukraine. Knowing that we can’t keep up with the rapidly evolving situation on the ground, we go … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 23: Russia Invades Ukraine!"...
Scuttlebutt 22: Four Chaplains Part 4 – CAPT Rabbi Stern
Chaplain Captain Rabbi Mendy Stern, USA, joined Vic and Nancy to bring our Four Chaplains series to a satisfying end. He expanded our understanding of the Four Chaplains story, took … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 22: Four Chaplains Part 4 –...
Scuttlebutt Mini Pod: USCGC Escanaba
Scuttlebutt’s first ever Mini Pod! In less than 10 minutes, learn about some of what the Coast Guard was contributing to World War II and dig a little bit deeper … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt Mini Pod: USCGC Escanaba"...
Scuttlebutt 20: Four Chaplains Part 3 – COL James Driscoll, USA (Ret.)
COL James Driscoll (Ret) joins Scuttlebutt for the third part in our Four Chaplains Month special. COL Driscoll is the Special Assistant To The President at Wesley Theological Seminary overseeing … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 20: Four Chaplains Part 3 –...
Scuttlebutt 19: Four Chaplains Part 2 – RADM Alan T. “Blues” Baker
Four Chaplain’s Month continues as RADM Alan T. “Blues’ Baker joined Vic to talk all things chaplaincy. As the 16th Chaplain of the Marine Corps who literally wrote the book … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 19: Four Chaplains Part 2 –...
Scuttlebutt 18: Four Chaplains Part 1 – Bill Kaemmer
Bill Kaemmer, MSG (US Army – Ret.) Executive Director, Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, joins us to kick off our Four Chaplains special series, running throughout February. We learn all about … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 18: Four Chaplains Part 1 –...
Scuttlebutt 17: Ukraine, Africa, F-35 Crash, and ACVs
In this episode of Scuttlebutt, Nick, Vick and William dig into some of the big news items from around the world, including the USMC clearing ACVs for service, an accident … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 17: Ukraine, Africa, F-35 Crash, and...
Scuttlebutt 16: Amphibiosity #3, More Creativity in the Corps
Col. Andrew Milburn, USMC (Ret), joined us in the booth to talk about Amphibiosity. Col Milburn is the author of the superb When the Tempest Gathers and draws from his … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 16: Amphibiosity #3, More Creativity in...
Scuttlebutt 15: Geoff Stults, Actor Extraordinaire
This week on Scuttlebutt: Vic sits down with actor Geoff Stults to get the scoop on what it means for an actor to take on the role of someone from … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 15: Geoff Stults, Actor Extraordinaire"...
Scuttlebutt 14: Why the USMC Needs to be Amphibious. Amphibiosity 2
Col Tim Hough rejoins the Scuttlebutt to talk about the importance of the Marine Corps maintaining amphibious capabilities as we compete with China, our near peer adversary. Vic, Will, and … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 14: Why the USMC Needs to...
Scuttlebutt 13: LtCol Adam Yang and Destinations Unknown
Then Major, now Lieutenant Colonel, Adam Yang joined us in the studio to talk about a few different education opportunities for Marines, including the PhD program he participated in. We … Continue reading "Scuttlebutt 13: LtCol Adam Yang and Destinations...
Scuttlebutt 12: Christmases Past
tale of Pvt Bill Turner, but veering into more lighthearted fare as we peruse ancient December editions of Leatherneck Magazine for dinner menus, old advertisements, and poetry...
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Meet the Hosts
Nancy Lichtman
Nancy Lichtman is the Executive Editor of Leatherneck. She is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Society for Professional Obituary Writers. She is the 2023 winner of the General Roy S. Geiger Award for Marine aviation writing.
Vic Ruble
Vic Ruble is a non-prior-enlisted retired Major. In his youth he was an amtracker, but in perfect irony, gets violently seasick. In a recent physical, his doctors found that he is comprised almost entirely of pho.
William Treuting
William is an editor with the Marine Corps Gazette and Director of MCA Films. He is a battlefield guide with Culpeper Battlefield Tours, a member of the board of directors of the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation, and volunteer with Friends of the Wilderness Battlefields.