
Sea Control is CIMSEC's Flagship podcast. We focus on maritime security, naval affairs, and defense and foreign policy.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 450 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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1. “Bases on the Aleutians Islands Would Project Power Across the Pacific,” by Steven Hulse, Proceedings, January 2025.
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1. "Maritime Statecraft and its Future," by Steve Brock and Hunter Stires, CIMSEC, October 21, 2025.
2. "SECNAV Del Toro Calls for a New, Bold Maritime Statecraft in Era of Intense Strategic Competition," Department of the Navy, September 23,... more
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“Carrier 2.0: The Drone Carrier Revolution,” by Colton Byers, War Quants, December 28, 2024.
“Damn the Torpedoes: The Return of Naval Mining,” by Colton Byers, War Quants, January 31, 2025.
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1. Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects, Ian Rice and Craig Whiteside, Routledge, 2025.
2. The Isis Reader Substack.
3. @CraigAWhiteside on X.
4. @craigwhiteside@bsky.social on BlueSky.
5. Craig Whiteside personal site an... more
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Very interesting, I enjoy the wide rage of topics. The last episode on Coast Guard technology research was amazing.
Question is will the Bilge Pumps appear on the new feed?
Great podcast with some amazing guests, really appreciate all they do for the Naval community
Guys, you inspire me. I wrote a paper as an undergraduate about how important large deck aircraft carrier were. I love the inside about seeing all of varieties of aircraft design on the deck of a nuclear carrier in the 90s. For the life of me, I can’t figure out why they didn’t continue with the Intruder either (even if only to keep up with the naval literary fiction). I wrote a bit (that was very well accepted by everyone other than the then disgraced Gary Hart) about the limitations of the p... more
Sea Control is comfortable with tackling a very diverse range of topics in the maritime security realm. This is a big strength over other podcasts in the space as conversation is not constrained by the host’s personal sea service or institutional background. Many episodes are very entertaining and super informative- the Bilge Pumps episode and the Larry Bond interview stand out as strong examples of this combo. Only real complaint is that audio quality / production value is not at all consistent... more
Be sure to check out the other sea control podcast for the other 150 episodes. A wide variety of topics and good hosts
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Focused on maritime security, naval affairs, and defense and foreign policy, this podcast explores a wide range of topics, including military strategy, historical naval engagements, and contemporary geopolitical issues. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with experts from various fields, providing listeners with unique insights into the complexities of maritime operations and international relations. Noteworthy themes include the historical context of naval power, strategic diplomatic relations, and innovative military strategies relevant to current global maritime challenges.
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Recent guests on Sea Control include:
1. Captain Colton Byers
2. Dr. Craig Whiteside
3. Elaine Helm
4. William Spears
5. Chuck Ridgeway
6. Chris Denzel
7. Sebastian Bae
8. Ronald C. Po
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