Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

About Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

SCUTTLEBUTT is the official podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA, in affiliation with the Surface Navy Association's Battleship IOWA Chapter. We're here to take inspirational dives into the daily challenges, sparks of passion, and unwavering dedication of our crew and supporters. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their thought-provoking stories and opinions on current and relevant topics. Connect, have fun with, and get to know the cast of characters who give the museum its personality.

Publisher

National Museum of the Surface Navy

Category

business · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Apr 2022

Latest episode

6 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Finding a Lost Airliner | Explorer Russ Matthews

   In 2019, while researching lost aircraft and ships in the South Pacific, explorer, filmmaker, and National Museum of the Surface Navy advisory board member RUSS MATTHEWS stumbled across an article that would change his life. Beachcombers in Florida had discovered an old luggage tag from Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor, a passenger airliner that lost power and crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico in 1952, killing 52 of the 69 people aboard. Though the general area where the aircraft had gone down ...

2. 

   27 Jun 2026

   "We Were Already Dead" | Deadliest Catch Helicopter Cameraman David Alan Arnold

   Emmy-winning aerial cinematographer DAVID ALAN ARNOLD shares the wild reality of flying in the Bering Sea, how he built a career from nothing, and why he looks forward to LA Fleet Week year after year. 👇 Follow David Website: https://davidalanarnold.com/ Instagram: ‪@airbornecamera‬ Facebook: ‪@DavidAlanArnold‬ YouTube: ‪@DavidAlanArnold‬ * * * * Want to ❤️ Support the ship? https://www.pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online ⚓ Come aboard for a tour? https://www.pacificbattles...

3. 

   4 Jun 2026

   Inside US Navy Search & Rescue | Real Stories from a Pilot & Rescue Swimmer

   "The people we're rescuing are trying to kill us." Because we're driven by curiosity and we know both an MH-60 S ("God's chariot") pilot and an aviation rescue swimmer, we thought we should get them together to talk shop. Kevin Borough and Brian Dickinson share behind-the-scenes insights and hair-raising tales in this fascinating glimpse into the world of Navy search and rescue. 👉 Links to more from Brian: 🎙️ Calm in the Chaos Podcast Official site https://www.briandickinson.net/ca...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

6 ratings

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