WETSU: a BattleshipNJ Podcast

CAPT Richard "Dick" McKenna: From Saigon's Fall to Battleship New Jersey's Return

What does it take to bring a battleship back from the dead and then send her into combat? On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak sits down wi

CAPT Joseph Darcy: The Engineer Keeping America's Fleet Ready

A warship is only as capable as the systems that drive her — so who builds, maintains, and modernizes the machinery that keeps the fleet at sea? On this episode of WETSU,

CDR Mike Holmes: Bringing Big J Back: Inside the 1980s Reactivation

On this episode of WETSU, we go straight into the firepower of the 1980s reactivation era with CDR Mike Holmes (USN, Ret.) — a Battleship New Jersey plankowner who helped

RADM Buz Buzby (USN, Ret.): From the Jersey Shore to the Backbone of America’s Global Navy

The Navy doesn’t sail on firepower alone—so who keeps the fleet fueled, supplied, and ready to fight? On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak

RDML York on Global Logistics, Support, and Keeping the Fleet Replenished

On this episode of WETSU, host and Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Rear Admiral Michael A. York, Commanding Officer of Naval Supply Systems Comma

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip Brashear: A Distinguished Military Journey

On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host and CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip Brashear—son of Navy legend Master

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill: From Naval Aviator to being elected New Jersey's next Governor

On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host and CEO Marshall Spevak welcomes a very special guest: Congresswoman and Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. F

Mission BBQ's Bill Kraus: The Co-Founder of Mission BBQ's personal connection to the company's mission

In this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host and CEO Marshall Spevak welcomes a special guest—Bill Kraus, Co-Founder of Mission BBQ. With more than 14

George Leone on Leading the Charge of Homecoming 250 This Fall

In this special episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO and host Marshall Spevak is joined by George Leone, President and Chair of Homecoming250, the nonpr

Governor Phil Murphy: A Candid Conversation on his Work for the State of New Jersey

On this very special bonus episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes the 56th Governor of New Jersey and Commander-in-Chief

RADM Blackmon: A Conversation with Vice Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command

On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, we proudly hosted Rear Admiral Kenneth R. Blackmon, Vice Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Admiral Black

CDR Skip Leeson: Sea Stories from the CO of the Battleship's Beirut Reserve Unit

On this episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host and CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with CDR Skip Leeson, who served as Commanding Officer of the USS NEW JE

Paul Stillwell: From USS New Jersey Veteran to Author & Historian

On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host Marshall Spevak sits down with author, historian, and USS New Jersey (BB-62) veteran Paul Stillwell—one of

Ryan Szimanski: A Curator's Journey

On this episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, we’re giving the people exactly what they’ve been asking for: an in-depth conversation with our very own Curato

Ken Kersch: From Vietnam Plankowner to Museum Overnight Encampment Director

On this episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes Ken Kersch, a proud veteran of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) who served duri

CDR Carne Livingston: The Hands-on Perspective of a Seasoned Commander

On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes Commander Carne Livingston, USN, for an engaging and insightful discussio

Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, USAF, and her Dual Role in State and Federal Operations

In this compelling episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes a distinguished guest—Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays, USAF,

Asw. Melinda Kane: Turning Grief into Purpose & Public Service

In this poignant and powerful episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host Marshall Spevak welcomes a truly remarkable guest—Assemblywoman and Gold Star Mother

Tim Parlatore: Service, Leadership, and a Return to the Fleet

On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes Tim Parlatore, Managing Partner of Parlatore Law Group LLP — a distinguished attorne

Chris Lehman, PhD: Insights from the Reagan Administration & a Military Legacy

Step aboard for Episode 8 of WETSU, where Battleship CEO & Host Marshall Spevak welcomes Dr. Chris Lehman for an extraordinary conversation. A key figure in the reactiva