Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe: Recent Episodes
National Museum of the American Sailor, Tricia Menke
Take a peek through the porthole with the National Museum of the American Sailor. Each month, Curator of Education Tricia Menke sits down with sailors and historians to discover the history and culture of the U.S. Navy’s enlisted sailors. Grab a cup of joe and discover stories of the Navy.
Art Curator Pam Overman and Navy Artist Douglas Rowe join host Tricia Menke for a deep dive into the Navy’s art program. Curator Pam is challenged to describe three pieces of art with particular color schemes. Navy Artist Doug Rowe explains how he chooses scenes to paint, his process, and his hopes for where he’ll be sent next.
2:45 Curator Pam Overman plays “Describe that Painting”
17:02 Navy Artist Douglas Rowe
No one left behind. To the men and women of the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), this isn’t just a nice phrase. It’s a way of life. The DPAA searches for and recovers missing service members from World War II to today. Admiral Banaji, the the DPAA’s Deputy Director of Operations, explains the process DPAA uses for finding missing service members, recounts the amazing success they had identifying sailors from the USS Oklahoma, and shares the most memorable moments on the job. You don’t want to miss this special Memorial Day episode.
Curator Dina Linn starts by explaining the history of aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. Later she shares details about the National Naval Aviation Museum's upcoming exhibit about the centennial anniversary of the carrier. She also talks about her favorite artifact in the museum's collection, the Killer Cooler.
Learn more about visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum by visiting their website.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Lhe’Niise Brown discusses her naval career, the advances of women in the Navy, and gives a small peek into Battle Stations, Recruit Training Command’s hush-hush final exam. Learn more about Recruit Training Command.
Historian Tom Frezza of the Naval History and Heritage Command answers the important question, "Why should I care about Navy history?" He also explores the benefits of living history and shares his favorite Navy history stories.
To learn more about the Naval History and Heritage Command, visit www.history.navy.mil.
Museums are nothing without their artifacts! But how do we keep artifacts stable for hundreds of years? Guest Host Faith Thrun speaks with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Conservation Branch about the tools, techniques, and research they use to care for thousands of artifacts across the country.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe were recorded as a video podcast. Video versions of the episodes are available on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
Host Tricia Menke is back with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Underwater Archaeology Branch. This time, we go into the lab to discover how they breathe new life into submerged artifacts.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded as a video podcast. Video versions of these episodes are available on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
In this special 20th anniversary episode, host Tricia Menke shares excerpts of oral history interviews with sailors who were in the Pentagon on the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Menke also interviews historian Frank Thompson who waded into the rubble in the weeks that followed the attacks to preserve the artifacts for future generations.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded as a video podcast. Video versions of these episodes are available on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
This episode contains descriptions of the 9/11 terrorist attack. It may not be suitable for all listeners.
Captain Kenneth Williams (USN), Executive Officer of Naval Station Great Lakes, recounts his rise from enlisted sailor to Navy captain. He offers life lessons and gets emotional about the camaraderie he found in the Navy.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded as a video podcast. Video versions of each episode are available on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
Host Tricia Menke chats with Margherita Desy, the historian of the U.S. Navy’s oldest ship, USS Constitution. Margherita plays “Six Degrees of Constitution” and recalls memorable moments aboard America’s Ship of State.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded as a video podcast. Video versions of the episode can be found on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
Learn more about the USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ryan Labita served at Recruit Training Command (RTC), Naval Station Great Lakes, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. HM3 Labita reflects on the history-making year and how RTC continued training new sailors throughout the pandemic.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded as a video podcast. Video versions are available on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
In the debut episode, host Tricia Menke goes on location with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Underwater Archaeology Branch. The archaeologists explain the tools they use to search for and raise sunken ships and aircraft, discuss their current project, and share stories from previous projects.
Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded with a video component. The video versions can be found on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.
Learn more about the Underwater Archaeology Branch at www.history.navy.mil/research/underwater-archaeology.html