Anchors Aweigh Podcast

The Army-Navy Game, presented  by USAA, will shift to the first Saturday of December starting in 2027. Navy athletic director Michael Kelly talks about the date change and maintaining an exclusive window for "America's Game." We break down the wild 42-35 defeat of Temple with Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy football radio network. We also tip the cap to Navy women's tennis coach Keith Puryear on his Hall of Fame selection.  

We preview Navy women's basketball, which is the preseason favorite to repeat as Patriot League regular season champion. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor about how far the program has come since he took over. We also interview senior captain and standout guard Zanai Barnett-Gay. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report, joins to break down the Navy-Notre Dame football game and preview Saturday's matchup with Temple.

We preview the Navy men's basketball season, which tips off Monday at George Washington. Coach Jon Perry talks about replacing a strong senior class that led the Midshipmen to 26 wins, a Patriot League regular season championship and a berth in the NIT. We also put the spotlight on Navy men's and women's swimming and diving, which swept archrival Army in the Star meets. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report, joins to break down the Navy shootout loss to North Texas.

Listen to a special Live Taping of the Anchors Aweigh podcast from the Drydock Restaurant inside Dahlgren Hall. We are joined by Naval Academy athletic director Michael Kelly, who covers a wide range of topics both local and national. We also interview Navy's two Senior Deputy Director of Athletics: Chief of Staff Kris Pierce and Chief Business Officer Reid Sigmon. This live taping was in support of our loyal sponsor Naval Academy Business Services Division. We talk to Executive Director Doug Borrebach and Deputy Director of Operations Heather Skipper about the services NABSD provides the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen.  

Junior Dane Eike led the way as Navy men's cross country dominated the Star meet, beating archrival Army by 23 points. We talk to head coach Aaron Lanzel and Eike, the individual winner, about the overpowering performance. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to break down another frustrating loss to Texas-San Antonio. 

We put the spotlight on Navy men's soccer and Navy volleyball, both of which beat Army in Star matches. We talk to men's soccer coach John Hackworth and volleyball coach Paco Labrador about the big wins. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to break down the improbable come-from-behind defeat of Tulsa. Navy football snapped a three-game losing streak in dramatic fashion. 

We highlight Navy men's golf, which won five of seven singles matches on Sunday to beat archrival Army 6 ½ to 4 ½ in the annual Star Match played at the West Point Golf Club. Sophomore Tim Luckett made an eagle putt on the 18th hole to give Navy the go-ahead point. Classmate Sebastian Alonzo secured the final point as the Midshipmen clinched their second consecutive Star victory and first at West Point since 2016. Mike James, color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to break down the loss to service academy rival Air Force.    

Senior fly half Avion Ganse scored two tries, while senior fly half Kade Williams booted three conversion kicks as Navy beat Army, 24-16, to secure its fourth consecutive Star match victory. The Midshipmen are now 8-0 against the Black Knights since elevating to varsity status. Mike James joins the pod to break down the Navy football loss to Alabama-Birmingham. In the Weekly Report, we highlight a big weekend for Navy volleyball, which is undefeated in Patriot League play.    

Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to preview Friday night's road game against Alabama-Birmingham. Also, we introduce our listeners to Tim Nolan, Director of Creative Content for Navy Athletics. Greg Morgenthaler, Navy associate athletic director for equipment services, talks about the commemorative uniforms Navy football will wear against Notre Dame. 

We preview the cross country season by talking to Navy men's coach Aaron Lanzel and women's coach Kim Lewnes. Navy cross country swept the team titles at the Al Cantello Memorial Invitational this past weekend. Also, Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to talk about the Navy at Florida Atlantic game.