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The Nuclear LeaderS1EP13 Navigating Leadership in Nuclear Power: A Conversation with Keith CrissmanIn this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki chats with his longtime friend and nuclear industry veteran, Keith Crissman. They revisit their early days at Calvert Cliffs and follow Keith’s remarkable career journey, including his roles at Waterford and River Bend Station. Keith shares his experiences transitioning from a technician to a senior manager, highlighting the leadership strategies that helped him foster a culture of safety and excellence. They delve into compelling stories about project management, innovative solutions like the reactor vessel clamp at River Bend, and the critical role of relationship-building in effective leadership. Tu...2025-07-1043 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP61 Preserving Nuclear Legacies Oliver Hannan's StoryJoin host Bill Nowicki as he dives deep into the remarkable journey of Oliver Hannan, a submariner with 44 years in the nuclear industry. In this episode of Submarine Sea Stories, they discuss Oliver's extensive career from his beginnings as a nuke machinist mate to his critical role in the preservation and demolition of historical nuclear prototypes. Oliver shares his experiences in solving complex problems and highlights the importance of innovation and integrity in maintaining America’s naval nuclear history. A compelling listen for anyone interested in the intricate world of nuclear propulsion and historical preservation. Ida...2025-07-0749 min
The Nuclear LeaderS1EP11 Radiation Realities: An Insider’s Perspective with Michael RennhackIn this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki introduces Michael Rennhack, a radiation technician with years of experience. Michael shares his journey from growing up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to entering the nuclear industry through family influence and a fateful job application. He discusses his extensive career, working at various nuclear facilities and DOE sites, and highlights his contributions to decommissioning projects and radiation protection. Moreover, Michael discusses his role in founding NukeWorker.com, a vital resource for nuclear professionals. This episode offers insights into the nuclear industry's operations, challenges, and the importance of community and...2025-06-2155 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP60 A Decade Later: Revisiting Submariner Dave Bowman's JourneyIn this episode of the Submarine Sea Stories Podcast, host Bill Nowicki reunites with Dave Bowman, a former submariner who was first interviewed nearly 11 years ago. They reminisce about Dave’s captivating career in the Navy, his passion for naval history, and his extraordinary journey from a landlocked upbringing to life underwater. Dave shares personal anecdotes about influential mentors, his deep love for submarines, and his transformative 20-year process of converting to Judaism from a conservative Christian household. They also delve into the challenges of conveying the significance of their Cold War duties to younger generations and the camaraderie fo...2025-06-0834 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP59, Advancing Nuclear Power: Mark Schneider’s Journey from US Navy to AustraliaJoin us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of nuclear energy with Mark Schneider, a former US Navy nuclear operator now working to reignite nuclear power in Australia.
Discover Schneider’s intriguing career journey, from his formative years in Oregon to his extensive 20-year Navy service, where he first developed his passion for nuclear science. Learn about his advocacy for nuclear power, the regulatory challenges in Australia, and the exciting developments in the nuclear supply chain.
Schneider’s engaging narrative covers his personal background, the evolution of nuclear energy policies, the impo...2025-05-201h 09
The Nuclear LeaderS1EP7 Reigniting Palisades: New Beginnings in Nuclear Power, Adam Eastridge (Senior Manager Ops) & Nick Culp (Senior Manager Gov Affairs and Comms)In this episode, Bill interviews Adam Eastridge, Senior Manager, Operations, and Nick Culp Senior Manager - Government Affairs and Communications for the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. They discuss the ambitious project of restarting the decommissioned plant and how it symbolizes a broader push for sustainable nuclear energy. Key topics include the cultural and community aspects of the restart, staffing challenges, and the critical support from local and federal entities. Additionally, they touch upon the future of small modular reactors (SMRs) at the site, and what this means for local job opportunities and the broader energy landscape. The episode...2025-05-1439 min
The Nuclear LeaderS1EP6 Unlocking Leadership Excellence: From Green Beret to Nuclear Industry Lead, Brandon OliveiraIn this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, host Bill Nowicki interviews Brandon Oliviera, a new leadership talent at Idaho National Labs. Despite his lack of background in nuclear energy, Brandon harnesses his extensive experience in leadership, including his time as a Green Beret, to excel in his role. He shares insights on strategic leadership, systems thinking, and the importance of timely action as a leader. Brandon also discusses his transition from military to civilian life, his approach to integrating fresh perspectives in the nuclear industry, and the significance of mentoring and developing future leaders. Tune in for a deep div...2025-05-0741 min
The Nuclear LeaderS1EP3 Struggling with test-taking? Joe Ford shares his proven methods to help students succeed in the nuclear industry.In this episode of The Nuclear Leader, host Bill Nowicki sits down with Joe Ford, a seasoned nuclear professional and founder of 1021 Development LLC. They dive into Joe’s inspiring career journey, his passion for teaching, and the critical challenges facing the nuclear workforce today. Key Topics Opening Conversation**: Bill and Joe discuss the technical setup for the podcast. Snowstorm Anecdote**: Joe reflects on the importance of reliable energy infrastructure. Aging Workforce**: The duo discusses the demographic challenges in the nuclear industry. Career Journey**: Joe shares his unconventional path from janit...2025-04-1644 min
The Nuclear LeaderS1EP2 From Burnout to Breakthrough: Discover Leadership Strategies from Andrea GarfieldIn this episode of the Nuclear Leader Podcast, Bill Nowicki speaks with Andrea Garfield, CEO of Awesome Institute, about the crucial role of people skills and emotional intelligence in successful leadership within the nuclear power industry. Andrea shares her unique coaching methodology, personal experiences with burnout, and practical tips for creating a sustainable and fulfilling work-life balance. https://www.awesomeinstitute.com **Key Topics:** 00:00:27-00:02:47: Contrasting Leadership Styles: A story of two leaders with different approaches to managing their engineering teams highlights the impact of personal skills on team dynamics and outcomes. 00:03:13...2025-04-0946 min
The Nuclear LeaderS1EP1 How does a former ice cream scooper become a pivotal leader in the nuclear industry? Listen to find out!Join us for a personal and introspective journey with Bill Nowicki on "The Nuclear Leader," where we explore the heart and humanity behind the nuclear power industry. Emotional Insights: [00:00:14] Bill grapples with the challenge of speaking about himself, highlighting his humility and sincerity. [04:13] A moment of pride when Bill becomes a plank owner on the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, sharing a personal triumph in his career. [00:03:22] Bill shares a touching story about his father's pride and the impact it had on his decision to join the Navy, connecting his personal roots to...2025-04-0120 min
Navigating Mental Illness: Parents StoriesS1E1 Meet Bill Nowicki and Laura GrahamBill and Laura discuss their backgrounds and how they came to deciding to create this unique podcast!2022-11-0517 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP58, Commanding a Legend, Captain Bob SchuetzBob Schuetz grew up in New Jersey and chose the ROTC when his parents couldn’t afford college for all 4 kids. He joined the Navy and fell in love with submarines during his summer cruise and switched his major to Nuclear Engineering from Chemical Engineering.
As all potential officers do, he interviewed with Admiral Rickover and eventually commanded the fast attack submarine that bore the father of the nuclear Navy’s name. He became friends with the Admiral’s wife (she called him the Admiral too) and shares some fascinating stories from those day as well as leader...2022-05-0635 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP57, Flying through the air on a sub, Bob Bailey Sonar Tech First ClassBob Bailey had to get out of New Mexico. He was running with the wrong crowd and “ran away from home into the Navy.” He started out slow and was not the most squared away sailor, but built his career and matured into a leader that knew how a great tactical sonar man acted.
He once flew into the air during the emergency blow and lived to tell about it.
Here’s his story.
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Entrepreneurs Over 40Ep36 -The Wisdom Of Rick Terrien, Dave Stokes, Bill Nowicki, Jeffrey Nash, and Travis RosbachEpisode Thirty Six Features Guests Six Through Ten Imparting Wisdom and What They Have Learned
My Key Takeaways:
I was extremely lucky to get the following guests as my next five interviews:
Episode 6 - Rick Terrien
Episode 7 - Dave Stokes
Episode 8 - Bill Nowicki
Episode 9 - Jeffrey Nash
Episode 10 - Travis Rosbach
In this episode:
Rick Terrien shares his formula for starting a business: Start Small, Start Smart, and Start Now.
Rick advises that you tackle problems that you are familiar with and/or that other people do not want to do.
Dave Stokes talks about the pow...2022-01-1729 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Surfer turned polar explorer and circumnavigator, Joe Miller
Joe Miller grew up in Virginia Beach surfing and staying away from Navy. It wasn’t until he was married and laid off, that Joe reconsidered his decision and joined Uncle Sam’s navy as an officer.
Joe shares many stories that his wife was tired of hearing that you will love.
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Entrepreneurs Over 40Entrepreneurs Over 40 Episode 8 with Bill NowickiEpisode Eight features Bill Nowicki, the founder of LocalPodcastNetworks.co discussing the merits of local podcasting and how you can benefit from it as well!
My Key Takeaways:
Some of my key takeaways from my conversation with Bill are:
Local Podcasts can benefit an underserved community.
You can establish a really deep connection with someone by interviewing them.
Marietta Stories, Bill's local podcast dedicated to the Marietta, GA area has opened up all kinds of opportunities that Bill never anticipated as well as helped him acclimate to the town and become a 'regular'.
Marietta St...2021-07-0535 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP53, Playing with the radio, Kevin Loewe, Radioman
Kevin Loewe couldn’t find a job in his native St. Louis, so he proposed joining the navy out of necessity. That began an over 22 years stint of active duty service as a radioman aboard both boomers and fast attack submarines. Kevin shares several stories that you won’t want to miss, including the mash potato story!
If you want to help out with expenses, here’s my PayPal link!
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/billnowicki
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Jim Glunt grew up tough suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa where the smoke from the steel mills blocked his view of the night sky. He had to grow up quick also and began working at the age of 9. He had to help his Dad, a steel mill worker, put food on the table for Jim sisters and him.
Joining the military seemed like a way out and he took it. He got his first airplane ride and his first view of the ocean. He served onboard the USS Groton as a machinist mate (nuclear trained) and he also...2020-04-3036 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?From a steel town to a submarine, Jim GluntJim Glunt grew up tough suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa where the smoke from the steel mills blocked his view of the night sky. He had to grow up quick also and began working at the age of 9. He had to help his Dad, a steel mill worker, put food on the table for Jim sisters and him. Joining the military seemed like a way out and he took it. He got his first airplane ride and his first view of the ocean. He served onboard the USS Groton as a machinist mate (nuclear trained) and he also...2020-04-3036 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?From a Supply Officer’s Son to Trident Missile Tech, Wood FramptonWood Frampton grew up around the enlisted club on base where his Dad was a supply officer. He’d have french fries and watch the sailors get into fights. But that didn’t deter him from signing up for the Navy after a stint in the Coast Guard. He eventually became a missile tech, operating the C-4 missile launching system for Trident subs. He learned a lot from his 16 years in the Navy and is thinking of retiring to the Philippines with his new wife. He lived there as a child and thought he would never...2020-03-2628 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Stew Burner (Mess Cook) Greg WestGreg started his military career in the 8th grade (crazy story) and continued over several decades until he retired as a Chief Culinary Specialist. Now he teaches High School kids how to cook! Listen to this episode chocked full of the challenges of cooking on a round-hulled constantly diving and rising killer of the deep!2020-03-1334 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Stew Burner (Mess Cook) Greg West
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Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Submariner through and through, PJ ClarkePJ Clarke made a rash decision to join the submarine service. He was promised that the galley was open 24/7. That was enough to get him to volunteer. Serving on the Snook and the Billfish, his career spanned 9 years and included West Pacs and spec ops that would make Tom Clancy’s novels look tame. He put in the time and effort to get qualified in submarines and learned what he could accomplish anything he put his mind to. 2018-11-1137 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP49, Submariner through and through, PJ ClarkePJ Clarke made a rash decision to join the submarine service. He was promised that the galley was open 24/7.
That was enough to get him to volunteer. Serving on the Snook and the Billfish, his career spanned 9 years and included West Pacs and spec ops that would make Tom Clancy’s novels look tame.
He put in the time and effort to get qualified in submarines and learned what he could accomplish anything he put his mind to.
The “shack” aboard the USS Billfish SSN 676The post EP49, Submariner through and th...2018-11-1137 min
The Tyler Wagner ShowBill Nowicki: Marietta StoriesBill Nowicki, 2 years ago he created Marietta Stories podcast as a way to create genuine relationships. After 90 interviews and over 56,000 downloads, it has become much more than that. You can learn more about Bill here: localpoodcastnetwork.co
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Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast!
Tyler2018-09-1710 min
The Garrison Project PodcastEpisode 9 Bill Nowicki, Navy Submarine Electricians MateDan provides some updates on The Garrison Project - specifically that The Veterans Community Center is up and live on the website as is The Rucksack where we can all add and provide links to resources that you've found useful.
Bill Nowicki makes an appearance and tells some stories about his time in the Submarine Force, his experience in commercial nuclear power and his media business including two podcasts of his own.
Special thanks as always to Bill Nowicki for podcast voiceover work and Mark Cauvel for intro and outro music.
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Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?From Subs to the Internet of Things, Rob Tiffany, CTO of HitachiRob Tiffany grew up in West Texas and set off to become a Navy pilot after seeing Top Gun. Of course, that didn’t work out, but he found the submarine service and had some great mentors. He ended serving on the USS John Marshal that was outfitted to serve as a seal delivery submarine. Rob talks about his seal friends and the rest of his career. Rob got into computer programming and ended up finding work in several high tech startups. Currently, he is serving as Chief Technology Officer for Hitachi and he...2018-05-3048 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?From Subs to the Internet of Things, Rob Tiffany, CTO of HitachiRob Tiffany grew up in West Texas and set off to become a Navy pilot after seeing Top Gun. Of course, that didn’t work out, but he found the submarine service and had some great mentors.
He ended serving on the USS John Marshal that was outfitted to serve as a seal delivery submarine. Rob talks about his seal friends and the rest of his career.
Rob got into computer programming and ended up finding work in several high tech startups.
Currently, he is serving as Chief Technology Officer for Hitachi and he...2018-05-3048 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Royal Navy Artificer and Officer, David CunninghamDavid grew up on the West Coast of Scotland and was surrounded by water. His Mom said he always talked about joining the Navy, but he doesn’t remember why. He joined as an Artificer Apprentice in 1983. This position was created back in the Victorian Era as the amount of technical work required on ships increased. David learned the book information and then he learned from a salty guy that he didn’t know it all. From then on, David’s real education began. David did some “sneaky” patrols and eventually became an officer, c...2017-09-1841 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP47, Royal Navy Artificer and Officer, David CunninghamDavid grew up on the West Coast of Scotland and was surrounded by water. His Mom said he always talked about joining the Navy, but he doesn’t remember why. He joined as an Artificer Apprentice in 1983. This position was created back in the Victorian Era as the amount of technical work required on ships increased.
David learned the book information and then he learned from a salty guy that he didn’t know it all.
From then on, David’s real education began.
David did some “sneaky” patrols and eventually became an officer, c...2017-09-1841 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Field Vets CEO and farm boy, Dan EddingerDan Eddinger grew up on a farm in eastern Ohio. He played in the woods a lot and really didn’t have a plan after high school. He did fall in love with his high school sweetheart and decided to join the Navy (and he kinda forgot to tell his girlfriend). But all was forgiven (they got married and still are married today), and they began their nuclear Navy, submarine career together. Apparently Dan had what it took to become an officer and 20 years later, he retired. After several technical and leadership positions in the ci...2017-09-1452 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP46, Field Vets CEO and farm boy, Dan EddingerDan Eddinger grew up on a farm in eastern Ohio. He played in the woods a lot and really didn’t have a plan after high school. He did fall in love with his high school sweetheart and decided to join the Navy (and he kinda forgot to tell his girlfriend).
But all was forgiven (they got married and still are married today), and they began their nuclear Navy, submarine career together. Apparently Dan had what it took to become an officer and 20 years later, he retired.
After several technical and leadership positions in the ci...2017-09-1452 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Duck down, there’s a sub overhead!Neil Midkiff got a tour of the USS Iowa when he lived in Rio de Janeiro as a child from the Naval Attache, Captain Andrews. At that point his mind was set, get in the Naval Academy and become a naval officer. While in the academy, he saw a picture that showed Captain Gilmore order his sub to submerge when they came under fire, even though he knew it meant his death. Neil was assigned to the USS Jack, SSN 650, and an incident in the Mediterranean when they were trailing a Russian submarine that cost t...2017-08-3140 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP45, Duck down, there’s a sub overhead!Neil Midkiff got a tour of the USS Iowa when he lived in Rio de Janeiro as a child from the Naval Attache, Captain Andrews. At that point his mind was set, get in the Naval Academy and become a naval officer.
While in the academy, he saw a picture that showed Captain Gilmore order his sub to submerge when they came under fire, even though he knew it meant his death.
Neil was assigned to the USS Jack, SSN 650, and an incident in the Mediterranean when they were trailing a Russian submarine that cost t...2017-08-3140 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?West Virginia golfer and submariner, Matt TateMatt Tate grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and landed a job at the Greenbrier as a caddy by the age of 12 (he lied about his age). After doing that for a while and trying college, he joined the Navy. He barely passed the nuclear power aptitude test and eventually ended up with Bill Nowicki in the same Nuclear Power school class. Matt recalls some tough nights of studying and some fun when Bill decided to create a character called Reactor Dan. Matt went on to get married and stayed in the Navy...2017-02-2744 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP44, West Virginia golfer and submariner, Matt Tate
Matt Tate grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and landed a job at the Greenbrier as a caddy by the age of 12 (he lied about his age). After doing that for a while and trying college, he joined the Navy. He barely passed the nuclear power aptitude test and eventually ended up with Bill Nowicki in the same Nuclear Power school class.
Matt recalls some tough nights of studying and some fun when Bill decided to create a character called Reactor Dan.
Matt went on to get married and stayed in...2017-02-2744 min
Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?9/11 Recruit and A Ganger, Hector RodriguezHector Rodriguez thinks everything happens for a reason. He grew up in East Oakland, California in a rough neighborhood. He loved sports so he played basketball and dreamed of playing professional sports. He was always bored in school and daydreamed his way to college. His parents payed for him to sit in the cafeteria and BS with his friends. At 22 things changed and he headed to the mall and found the Navy recruiter and was picking his jobs when the Twin Towers we’re hit on 9/11/2001. He ended up choosing signalman on a carrier, but sw...2016-12-3048 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Vietnam War Hero and friend, Lee Ellis*FOR MATURE AUDIENCES* Lee Ellis grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, but when he saw an airplane, everything changed. Even as a child, he longed to have control of the skies. After going to the University of Georgia, he trained to become a pilot and ended up going to Vietnam. He was captured by the Vietnamese after being shot down and spent many years in a Vietnamese prison camp. Lee tells the story of his time in captivity and what he learned about leadership and his new book, Engage with Honor. C...2016-12-2941 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP42: Vietnam War Hero and friend, Lee Ellis
*FOR MATURE AUDIENCES*
Lee Ellis grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, but when he saw an airplane, everything changed. Even as a child, he longed to have control of the skies. After going to the University of Georgia, he trained to become a pilot and ended up going to Vietnam. He was captured by the Vietnamese after being shot down and spent many years in a Vietnamese prison camp.
Lee tells the story of his time in captivity and what he learned about leadership and his new book, Engage with Honor.2016-12-2941 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Sonarman, enlisted, officer, skimmer and marineStu Hubbard is the son of a Navy Mustang and became one himself. At the age of 17, he approached his Mom and Dad about enlisting which started his 20-year adventure in the Navy. Starting as a destroyer Sonarman he quickly learned that submarines were the place to be. He went from submarines to the Navy Medical Service Corps, finally serving the U.S. Marines. It wasn’t a straight path – but what a great ride. Stu and his Dad Stu and Glen Stu gets Dolphins Tacked-on Stu in a bunke...2016-06-1742 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Linguist, Lawyer and Bubblehead, Michael GoldsteinMichael Goldstein grew up in Cleveland Heights, OH and was fascinated by submarines. He won a science fair contest at the age of 14 and was invited to New London to a special tour (see below). I let him tell you the rest of his story. I dropped out of college after three years in 1966 and enlisted in the Navy, although the Army offered me a commission as a 2nd LT in the infantry. Note the year for my obvious choice. I went to Great Lakes the day after Thanksgiving, entering as an E-3, and spent the winter in...2015-12-0141 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP39: Listen up Bubblehead! Shannon Cason, award winning storyteller, shares his wisdomListen up bubbleheads! Shannon Cason is an award winning storyteller and he tells his backstory and explains his motivation to share his life on stage.
www.shannoncason.com
Shannon Cason on Snap Judgment
Homemade Stories on iTunes
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Submarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Listen up Bubblehead! Shannon Cason, award winning storyteller, shares his wisdomListen up bubbleheads! Shannon Cason is an award winning storyteller and he tells his backstory and explains his motivation to share his life on stage. www.shannoncason.com Shannon Cason on Snap Judgment Homemade Stories on iTunes 2015-11-1531 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?2nd grade detention to striker, Tim SullivanTim Sullivan was an outlier. He went against his parent’s wishes and joined the Navy on a whim. He became a striker, which means he started painting the boat. In fact he painted his name on the fairwater plane and really made a name for himself. Checkout Tim’s book on Amazon! Hot Run by T. Steven Sullivan Tim Sullivan Diver Let’s get together! Tim and his family today2015-08-2830 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP38: 2nd grade detention to striker, Tim SullivanTim Sullivan was an outlier. He went against his parent’s wishes and joined the Navy on a whim. He became a striker, which means he started painting the boat. In fact he painted his name on the fairwater plane and really made a name for himself.
Checkout Tim’s book on Amazon! Hot Run by T. Steven Sullivan
Tim Sullivan Diver
Let’s get together!
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While never good in school, Tom found he loved learning from his shipmates. He served as a torpedoman aboard the USS James K. Polk and the Francis Scott Key and was discharged in 1973 after 7 years of service.
After the Navy, he continued to learn and take as many classes as his employer, the US Postal Service would allow.
He also wanted to...2015-01-1131 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Jersey boy submariner and Sub Vets National Commander, Tom ConlonTom Conlon was born and raised in the garden state of New Jersey. As a boy, submarine TV shows excited him so he joined the sub service when he was old enough. While never good in school, Tom found he loved learning from his shipmates. He served as a torpedoman aboard the USS James K. Polk and the Francis Scott Key and was discharged in 1973 after 7 years of service. After the Navy, he continued to learn and take as many classes as his employer, the US Postal Service would allow. He also wanted to...2015-01-1131 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Sonar dog fighter and listening to the iceAndrew Fletcher went three years in college and freaked out when he had $5,000 in debt. He ended up joining the Navy and trained as a Sonarman, one of the most important jobs on the boat (read Hunt for Red October if you don’t believe me). Andrew discusses why surface ships ARE targets for submarines and some cool stuff you may not know about the noisy ocean. I know you will enjoy this episode! Fun on liberty. Relaxed and ready Badass sonarmen2014-12-1838 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP36: Sonar dog fighter and listening to the iceAndrew Fletcher went three years in college and freaked out when he had $5,000 in debt. He ended up joining the Navy and trained as a Sonarman, one of the most important jobs on the boat (read Hunt for Red October if you don’t believe me).
Andrew discusses why surface ships ARE targets for submarines and some cool stuff you may not know about the noisy ocean.
I know you will enjoy this episode!
Fun on liberty.
Relaxed and ready
Badass sonarmenThe...2014-12-1838 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Women in a snake ranch and smoke boat sister, Nancy Yockey BonarNancy Yockey Bonar became fascinated with submarines thanks to her brother, Captain Harry Yockey. You’ll love Nancy’s explanation of submarine living is like when compared to a 3 bedroom house with 135 house guests! Tee Shirt to help the show and look cool doing it. Nancy Yockey Bonar Getting underway with number 10 cans Some of Harry Yockey’s exploits. Captain Harry Yockey2014-12-0537 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP35: Message from Bill and some great old episodesBill provides some information on upcoming episodes and new initiative to help vets! Transitioning Vets Checkout some funny previous episodes: Clayton Wetzel, Surviving on Popcorn Jody Durham, Billion Dollar Boat Driver Rory Buchanan, Grapefruit Fighter Mike Reed, Pulling a String Bob Burchfield, Hawaiian Special Enjoy!The post EP35: Message from Bill and some great old episodes first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-11-2100 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Message from Bill and some great old episodesBill provides some information on upcoming episodes and new initiative to help vets! Transitioning Vets Checkout some funny previous episodes: Clayton Wetzel, Surviving on Popcorn Jody Durham, Billion Dollar Boat Driver Rory Buchanan, Grapefruit Fighter Mike Reed, Pulling a String Bob Burchfield, Hawaiian Special Enjoy!2014-11-2104 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Boston native, submariner, tank guy and detectiveKen Westhaver grew up in the tough streets of South Boston. He wanted to be on a submarine so bad he could feel it. Thrown aboard the Minneapolis / St. Paul was the beginning of a career that took him to the Constitution (Old Ironsides), a tank and finally to the Boston Police where he currently serves as a detective. Enjoy this fun filled interview. One of Boston’s finests! Proudly displaying his dolphins! ‘; 2014-11-1439 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP34: Boston native, submariner, tank guy and detectiveKen Westhaver grew up in the tough streets of South Boston. He wanted to be on a submarine so bad he could feel it. Thrown aboard the Minneapolis / St. Paul was the beginning of a career that took him to the Constitution (Old Ironsides), a tank and finally to the Boston Police where he currently serves as a detective.
Enjoy this fun filled interview.
One of Boston’s finests!
Proudly displaying his dolphins!
‘; The post EP34: Boston native, submariner, tank guy and detective first appeared on Nowicki...2014-11-1400 min
Starve the DoubtsVeterans Day Special Episode with Bill NowickiBill NowickiIn celebration of Veterans Day, Starve the Doubts host Jared Easley is joined by Kimanzi Constable from kimanziconstable.com, as they interview Bill Nowicki, a cold war veteran who’s a former submariner turned engineer and a budding podcaster. Bill is the host of the Submarine Sea Stories show over at NowickiMedia.com, where he uses the power of storytelling to create a platform that reaches out to veterans of all ages to help reinvent themselves and transform their lives.Bill is looking at putting together a network of folks that help vets smoothly transition from the military to ci...2014-11-1026 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Submariner, A-Gang Chief, and Former Knucklehead Cage FighterDarryl Jackson grew up on the tough streets of Newark, New Jersey. He was a standout athlete in school, but ended up in trouble with the Navy being a great choice to avoid possible jail time. He had a few rough years, but with good mentors, he turned it all around. A sailor of the year and quick learner and made chief and now mentors troubled sailors and his future looks brighter than ever. He wife Lisa makes sure of that. Darryl becomes a chief Chilling with Darryl Darryl and his wife...2014-11-0740 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP33: Submariner, A-Gang Chief, and Former Knucklehead Cage FighterDarryl Jackson grew up on the tough streets of Newark, New Jersey. He was a standout athlete in school, but ended up in trouble with the Navy being a great choice to avoid possible jail time. He had a few rough years, but with good mentors, he turned it all around. A sailor of the year and quick learner and made chief and now mentors troubled sailors and his future looks brighter than ever. He wife Lisa makes sure of that.
Darryl becomes a chief
Chilling with Darryl
2014-11-0740 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Active duty chief, submariner and submarine rescuerRaul Robles is a chief on a mission. He has 15 years serving aboard fast attack submarines and deep submergence rescue vehicles. Raul balances his work and home life with his wife, Amy Robles and their 3 year old daughter. Amy has a popular blog womanenriched.com and a podcast, The Family Knot, targeted toward military spouses. Daddy’s little girl USS Mystic Chief Robles and Amy2014-10-3137 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP32: Active duty chief, submariner and submarine rescuerRaul Robles is a chief on a mission. He has 15 years serving aboard fast attack submarines and deep submergence rescue vehicles. Raul balances his work and home life with his wife, Amy Robles and their 3 year old daughter.
Amy has a popular blog womanenriched.com and a podcast, The Family Knot, targeted toward military spouses.
Daddy’s little girl
USS Mystic
Chief Robles and AmyThe post EP32: Active duty chief, submariner and submarine rescuer first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-10-3137 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Adapt, improvise and overcome: an ET storyMike Fieser is a winner. Besides being and Nuc ET and now a photographer, he won a radio contest to guess his profession. He came up with the ET version of another day at the office. Mike reads the winning entry and tells you what it all means… Mike Fieser today 2014-10-2436 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP31: Adapt, improvise and overcome: an ET storyMike Fieser is a winner. Besides being and Nuc ET and now a photographer, he won a radio contest to guess his profession. He came up with the ET version of another day at the office. Mike reads the winning entry and tells you what it all means…
Mike Fieser today
The post EP31: Adapt, improvise and overcome: an ET story first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-10-2436 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?RADM Chuck Beers, Captain my Captain, where did the butter go?Radm Chuck Beers (retired) was a submariner as his dad before him. He eventually became the commanding officer of the USS Minneapolis / St. Paul, SSN 708. He discusses Starve X 1985, the Butter Liberation Front and the new Virginia Class Subs. Dolphin Scholarships (must have served 8 years on submarine service and qualified) Rear Admiral Beers Chuck Beers, his wife and son the aviator 2014-10-1732 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP30: RADM Chuck Beers, Captain my Captain, where did the butter go?Radm Chuck Beers (retired) was a submariner as his dad before him. He eventually became the commanding officer of the USS Minneapolis / St. Paul, SSN 708. He discusses Starve X 1985, the Butter Liberation Front and the new Virginia Class Subs.
Dolphin Scholarships (must have served 8 years on submarine service and qualified)
Rear Admiral Beers
Chuck Beers, his wife and son the aviator
The post EP30: RADM Chuck Beers, Captain my Captain, where did the butter go? first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-10-1732 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?The lean submariner and coach, Bob MacPhersonBob MacPherson is the Lean Submariner, he know efficiency!. He started out as a submariner by chance and did not put in his best effort – to start. After leaving and having the steel industry collapsing in Pennsylvania, he re-joined the Navy and chose to make the most of it. He ended up as a warrant officer and helped a large group of people change their lives for the better. His favorite and most famous blog: I’d like to be a submariner, how hard can that be? Bob’s Navy Sword and his Ceremonial Clan MacPherso...2014-10-1045 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP28: We’ve dated for 3 weeks, let’s get married and have 4 kids!Kurt Jarrio, a 20 year submariner was a hard partying, somewhat crazy plankowner aboard the USS Minneapolis / St. Paul. He was tied up by robbers, robbed again outside a pizza place. He landed his wife after just a few days meeting her back in the 80’s. They are still together with 4 successful kids who each have served or are serving in the military.
Great guy, great family, great American (and funny as hell).
Kurt passed out in Ft Liquordale
Party time! Bob Burchfield, Bill Nowicki and Kurt Jarrio
2014-10-0344 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?We’ve dated for 3 weeks, let’s get married and have 4 kids!Kurt Jarrio, a 20 year submariner was a hard partying, somewhat crazy plankowner aboard the USS Minneapolis / St. Paul. He was tied up by robbers, robbed again outside a pizza place. He landed his wife after just a few days meeting her back in the 80’s. They are still together with 4 successful kids who each have served or are serving in the military. Great guy, great family, great American (and funny as hell). Kurt passed out in Ft Liquordale Party time! Bob Burchfield, Bill Nowicki and Kurt Jarrio Captain Beers re-enlisting Kurt2014-10-0344 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP27: Scamp Smells, Saturn Bologna and Barking SquidsRich Hust grew up scared he was going to end up in Vietnam doing something he might not like. Instead, after leaving jail, he walked into the Navy recruiter’s office and signed up. That night, he left for boot camp and started his Navy career. The Scamp was his first designation. Rich gives some vivid details on the sights and more importantly smells of this water restricted boat. WARNING, if you are easily grossed out, pick another episode to listen to.
Argentina
The Scamp
Rich Hust toda...2014-09-2648 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Scamp Smells, Saturn Bologna and Barking SquidsRich Hust grew up scared he was going to end up in Vietnam doing something he might not like. Instead, after leaving jail, he walked into the Navy recruiter’s office and signed up. That night, he left for boot camp and started his Navy career. The Scamp was his first designation. Rich gives some vivid details on the sights and more importantly smells of this water restricted boat. WARNING, if you are easily grossed out, pick another episode to listen to. Argentina The Scamp Rich Hust today The Family Kn...2014-09-2648 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?First Naval Academy grad and Sub CaptainDave Butler grew up in a small town in Louisiana. By a twist of fate, he was handed a Naval Academy appointment. As a midshipman, he was first assigned to a surface ship and thought better of it. He ended up on a diesel submarine and never looked back. Dave relives his career including his influences, challenges and triumphs. Dave back in the day. USS Minneapolis St. Paul, SSN 708 launch. Dave is the tall guy on the top Near hole-in-one Commander Dave Butler Dave Butler today2014-09-1942 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP25: Boomer sailor sleeping between the missile tubesRich Damm was born and raised on Long Island and decided to join the Navy. He spent several years working as a ballistic missile tech and transitioned to become a successful entrepreneur and owner of 636solutions a tech company that caters to small businesses.
636 Solution’s logo
Off crew party
Rich and his family todayThe post EP25: Boomer sailor sleeping between the missile tubes first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-09-1246 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Boomer sailor sleeping between the missile tubesRich Damm was born and raised on Long Island and decided to join the Navy. He spent several years working as a ballistic missile tech and transitioned to become a successful entrepreneur and owner of 636solutions a tech company that caters to small businesses. 636 Solution’s logo Off crew party Rich and his family today2014-09-1246 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP24: Tank commander, wine taster and entrepreneurJohn Colley is a boarding school and Cambridge University graduate who became a tank commander. He went into finance and eventually became a entrepreneur and the Six Minute Strategist.
Lt Colley
Troop Huntsman
John Colley today
http://jbdcolley.com/
Veterans resource.
http://jbdcolley.com/olp019/The post EP24: Tank commander, wine taster and entrepreneur first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-09-0530 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Tank commander, wine taster and entrepreneurJohn Colley is a boarding school and Cambridge University graduate who became a tank commander. He went into finance and eventually became a entrepreneur and the Six Minute Strategist. Lt Colley Troop Huntsman John Colley today http://jbdcolley.com/ Veterans resource. http://jbdcolley.com/olp019/2014-09-0530 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP23: Kicked out after 30 years! Fred the Nuc (FTN) talks about his storied careerFred T. Needham (FTN) joined the nuclear Navy way back and saw a lot of changes over the years. He met his wife and got engaged in a week. After 30 years of service he was forced to retire. Fred talks about the FTN fan club, why submarines are the best, and what he thinks about women on submarines.
FTN Fan Club
Fred’s retirement ceremony
The post EP23: Kicked out after 30 years! Fred the Nuc (FTN) talks about his storied career first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-08-2941 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Kicked out after 30 years! Fred the Nuc (FTN) talks about his storied careerFred T. Needham (FTN) joined the nuclear Navy way back and saw a lot of changes over the years. He met his wife and got engaged in a week. After 30 years of service he was forced to retire. Fred talks about the FTN fan club, why submarines are the best, and what he thinks about women on submarines. FTN Fan Club Fred’s retirement ceremony 2014-08-2941 min
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Influencer Interview
This week's Influencer Interview is with Bill Nowicki, a former US Navy Submariner. Bill has had a fas...2014-08-2729 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP22: Wooden wheels and iron men, Bear Claw and Jaws, eating shark and crash divesDavid Helms grew up in a large family in Nebraska. Being a ballistic missile submarine sailor was his dream since he was in the 6th grade. He got his chance after almost failing out — twice. Then the real adventures began, eating shark shot by a machine gun and surviving a crash dive after a shipmate lost it. All in a day’s work.
USS Henry L. Stimson, SSBN 655
USS Henry L. Stimson, SSBN 655
David Helms todayThe post EP22: Wooden wheels and iron men, Bear Claw and Jaw...2014-08-2234 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Wooden wheels and iron men, Bear Claw and Jaws, eating shark and crash divesDavid Helms grew up in a large family in Nebraska. Being a ballistic missile submarine sailor was his dream since he was in the 6th grade. He got his chance after almost failing out — twice. Then the real adventures began, eating shark shot by a machine gun and surviving a crash dive after a shipmate lost it. All in a day’s work. USS Henry L. Stimson, SSBN 655 USS Henry L. Stimson, SSBN 655 David Helms today2014-08-2234 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Fish battering, horse racing and playing golf on a British sub Wedding day Steve Norman is a British guy who looks back at his time on the sub as a great time. The people, the mission, he misses it all. Family grams Steve Norman is a British guy who looks back at his time on the sub as a great time. The people, the mission, he misses it all. Steve’s grandad John. Mess Dinner menu HMS Victorious leaving snowy Scotland. Steve today at the submar2014-08-0837 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP 20: Yeoman, author and actorGannon McHale grew up in New England. He attended great schools but decided to enlist in the Navy to avoid the Vietnam draft. He served aboard USS and lived to tell many tales and captured them in a book, Stealth Boat which chronicles his time on USS Sturgeon.
Gannon McHale is now a New York City based character actor who has worked on Broadway, in Regional Theatres, Tours, TV and Film, including a featured cameo role as Representative Aaron Haddam in Stephen Spielberg’s LINCOLN. This Fall he will open the season at Baltimore’s Center Stage Company a...2014-08-0138 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Yeoman, author and actorGannon McHale grew up in New England. He attended great schools but decided to enlist in the Navy to avoid the Vietnam draft. He served aboard USS and lived to tell many tales and captured them in a book, Stealth Boat which chronicles his time on USS Sturgeon. Gannon McHale is now a New York City based character actor who has worked on Broadway, in Regional Theatres, Tours, TV and Film, including a featured cameo role as Representative Aaron Haddam in Stephen Spielberg’s LINCOLN. This Fall he will open the season at Baltimore’s Center Stage Company a...2014-08-0138 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP19: Russian submariner on the show!Nikolay Teplyakov went on his first submariner at the age of three. He eventually became a chief engineer. Nikolay discusses daily life aboard a Russian ballistic missile submarine and a submariner’s true enemy, the sea.
International Submariners Association
http://www.isausa.org/
Chief Engineer of the Tula (K-114), Nikolay TeplyakovThe post EP19: Russian submariner on the show! first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-07-2532 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Russian submariner on the show!Nikolay Teplyakov went on his first submariner at the age of three. He eventually became a chief engineer. Nikolay discusses daily life aboard a Russian ballistic missile submarine and a submariner’s true enemy, the sea. International Submariners Association http://www.isausa.org/ Chief Engineer of the Tula (K-114), Nikolay Teplyakov2014-07-2532 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Ho, Ho, Ho, I’m escaping a submarineDave Bowman grew up in Oklahoma but was hooked to joined the Navy when he was taught to sail as a youngster. Eventually he found his first love, the USS Michigan and as you know, you never forget your first love. Grip and grin Dolphin Ceremony Beauty Contest master of ceremony Dave Bowman today2014-07-1853 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP18:Ho, Ho, Ho, I’m escaping a submarineDave Bowman grew up in Oklahoma but was hooked to joined the Navy when he was taught to sail as a youngster. Eventually he found his first love, the USS Michigan and as you know, you never forget your first love.
Grip and grin
Dolphin Ceremony
Beauty Contest master of ceremony
Dave Bowman todayThe post EP18:Ho, Ho, Ho, I’m escaping a submarine first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-07-1853 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP17: Bubbleheaded LawyerTom Weiss grew up in Michigan and was of age during the Vietnam War. He joined the Navy like his Dad before him. After joining, he missed Woodstock (too tired, his buddies went), failed his electronic tech school but kept on going. He ended up on the submarine the USS Gurnard and received his dolphins a few days before he was discharged. Those dolphins sit on his law office desk, one of his greatest achievements.
WLR-6 Countermeasure system (used by permission of P. Joshua Rovero, http://www.roveroresearch.info)
USS Gurnard
2014-07-1138 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP16: An Airdale with the heart of a submarinerAirdale friends, Tony Martin, Mark Carter and Brian Janssen
Dad’s retirement with the family: Steve, Mark and John Carter from left to right
Mark Carter spent 20 years stalking submarines in an airplane. But, like his dad before him, he loved submarines and was made an honorary submariner after spending a week on board a sub standing a sonar tech watch.
Mark Carter, submarine hunter
Mark Carter and his family todayThe post EP16: An Airdale with the heart of a su...2014-07-0442 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP15: An officer and a gentleman (part 2)Dana McIntosh continues his interview and discusses a water in the people tank problem and what it is like being an ex submariner.The post EP15: An officer and a gentleman (part 2) first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-06-2720 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP13: Bill’s parachute packing MomBill’s 88 year old Mom discusses family, meeting her husband, packing parachutes in WW2 and her impressions of a sub. She also tells Bill her favorite podcast episode.
Me needing hair tape for my ears
Mom and Abby
Dad in the 40’s
Bootcamp Graduation
Mom at C2014-06-1327 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Bill’s parachute packing MomBill’s 88 year old Mom discusses family, meeting her husband, packing parachutes in WW2 and her impressions of a sub. She also tells Bill her favorite podcast episode. Me needing hair tape for my ears Mom and Abby Dad in the 40’s Bootcamp Graduation Mom at Coney Island2014-06-1327 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP12: Hugging a missile tube while it hocks a loogieEd Andre started out in a divorced family spread out between two states. He joined the Navy and became a Fire Control Technician Ballistic (FTB) and the rest is history.
Checkout his business: http://www.brevardtechsolutions.com/
Ed’s Wedding
Having fun.
Ed and his wife todayThe post EP12: Hugging a missile tube while it hocks a loogie first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-06-0600 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP11: Saving the boat with a mattress and cutting the captain’s hairKevin Stewart cut one too many lawns and joined the Navy just before September 11th. He learned to navigate the ship and cut the captain’s hair in rough seas.
Kevin dancing
USS Miami, note the fairwater planes are under the water.
Kevin today
The post EP11: Saving the boat with a mattress and cutting the captain’s hair first appeared on Nowicki Media, LLC.2014-05-3040 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP10: A Shipyard Nest and the Bone BandJeff O’Donnell has his PhD now, but he was once a lowly reactor operator on a boat without a reactor. He served along with Bill Nowicki, Rory Buchanan, Bob Burchfield and the rest of the crew of the Minneapolis St. Paul.
Soccer Team
Bone Band Practice
Jeff and Kathy O’Donnell todayThe post EP10: A Shipyard Nest and the Bone Band first appeared on Nowicki Media.2014-05-2345 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?A Shipyard Nest and the Bone BandJeff O’Donnell has his PhD now, but he was once a lowly reactor operator on a boat without a reactor. He served along with Bill Nowicki, Rory Buchanan, Bob Burchfield and the rest of the crew of the Minneapolis St. Paul. Soccer Team Bone Band Practice Jeff and Kathy O’Donnell today2014-05-2345 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP9: A submarine is safer than anywhereHarry and Dennis Ostrum grew up in a chaotic family. Harry and Dennis ended up escaping the chaos by joining the Navy and volunteering for submarines. It is only then that they felt safe.
Harry and Donna
Harry and Dennis today
Checkout this article about Submarine Sea Stories.
http://www.voxelectro.com/bill-nowicki-submarine-stories/The post EP9: A submarine is safer than anywhere first appeared on Nowicki Media.2014-05-1653 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP8: KGB stalker and drunk on grapesSteve Hallquist loves everything submarines. He shares some of his many stories from his time aboard submarines during the height of the Cold War including his encounter with a KGB agent.
USS Shark SSN 591 hat modified to describe frustration with equipment failures
Shark leaving Toulon, France
Steve Hallquist todayThe post EP8: KGB stalker and drunk on grapes first appeared on Nowicki Media.2014-05-0936 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?EP7: Boomers, noisy shrimp and cleaning torpedo tubesGordon Allen told his parents at 23 he was joining the Navy after reading Hunt for Red October. This decision was met with “restrained disappointment”, but Gordon never looked back.
USS Georgia trident missel launch
Gordon after getting out of the tube.
Gordon and Alicia Allen today.
Covert Sailors on Amazon.
https://www.nowickimedia.com/covert sailorsThe post EP7: Boomers, noisy shrimp and cleaning torpedo tubes first appeared on Nowicki Media.2014-05-0246 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Fighting about cutting a grapefruitRory Buchanan grew up in California, lost his Dad and was set adrift. He found the navy and the nuclear program and he credits it with saving his life. Rory is in the front middle (Bill is just behind him to the left with the mustache). Rory Buchanan today 2014-04-1238 minSubmarine Sea Stories | Ever wonder what it's like to spend the cold war under water with 100 other guys?Swimming With Sharks and Hating Fresh AirBill Nowicki grew up in a large family listening to his Dad talk about the Navy. Â After a year working at Friendly’s, Bill decided it was time to join the Navy. Submarine breaking through the ice. http://inspiring-innovation.com Meron Bareket’s free Podcast Bootcamp!2014-04-0628 min