Radio Boat Forces

Radio Boat Forces offers essential discussions on maritime operations, professional development, open-source policy updates, and field insights from around the country. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard. Nevertheless, Radio Boat Forces provides exclusive content with leading experts, offering operational and leadership insights, as well as special guest interviews addressing mission-critical topics such as search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation, and other Coast Guard mission areas. Whether you serve in the Coast Guard, a maritime partner agency, or consider yourself a military or maritime enthusiast, Radio Boat Forces delivers practical knowledge, historical insights, and other engaging content with a touch of light-hearted fun along the way.

Radio Boat Forces is a education podcast hosted by Produced by: Boat People, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Produced by: Boat People hosts Radio Boat Forces, a education show with 56 episodes published.

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  Episode #56

  Coast Guard Football with Coach C.C. Grant

  Mar 27, 202623 minS2

  <p>This week on Radio Boat Forces, we’re joined by a leader who knows exactly how to turn potential into performance, head coach of the Coast Guard Academy football team, <b>Coach C.C. Grant.</b> </p><p>Entering his sixth season with the Bears, Coach Grant brings nearly three decades of experience developing disciplined, mission-ready competitors. From leading a baseball program to 184 wins and an ECAC Championship appearance, to recruiting top-tier football talent, his track record speaks for itself. A former fullback and NCAA playoff competitor, he understands the grind firsthand. </p><p>Tune in as we break down...

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  Episode #55

  TRACEN Yorktown's BM A-School

  Mar 20, 202620 minS2

  <p>This episode takes us to Training Center Yorktown, where Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mates are forged through 14 weeks of hands-on training in seamanship, navigation, and small boat operations. Set near the historic grounds of Yorktown, where a decisive American Revolution victory helped shape the nation, today’s mission continues a legacy of readiness and service.</p><p>We sit down with <b>BMCM Joey Bucciero</b>, the Boatswain’s Mate “A” School Chief, to talk leadership, standards, and the responsibility of developing the next generation of coxswains. From classroom fundamentals to real-world scenarios, the conversation highlights what it takes to turn mo...

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  Episode #54

  Boat Forces Goes to Harvard

  Feb 20, 202619 minS2

  <p>Operational demands don’t pause, and neither does the responsibility to lead when conditions shift without warning. This episode features <b>Mr. Eric McNulty</b>, Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University and co-author of <b>You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most.</b> His work draws from major crises to explain how leaders think, decide, and act when stakes are highest. The conversation explores meta-leadership, decision-making under pressure, and lessons directly applicable to Coast Guard operations, where clarity, accountability, and judgment define outcomes when it matters most. </p><p><b>T...

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  Episode #53

  Puddle Pirate (Actual)

  Feb 13, 202622 minS2

  <p>What started as Coast Guard ribbing, “puddle pirates,” the tongue-in-cheek nickname for near-shore ops, became something else entirely. Puddle Pirate Gear celebrates that spirit with quality tees, hoodies, and accessories that honor Coast Guard legacy, resilience, and pride while poking fun at itself. Join us as we talk to the person behind the helm about building a brand that ships Coast Guard culture beyond the pier and how he is giving back to the Service.</p><p>Have a browse:</p><p> 🔗 <b>PuddlePirateGear.com</b></p><p><b>This is an Unofficial Podcast.</b> All views expressed are solely t...

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  Episode #52

  Season 1 Finale w/CAPT McCarthy & New OBF Crew

  Nov 5, 202521 minS1

  <p>In the Season 1 finale, we welcome the newest members of the Office of Boat Forces team: <b>YN1 Katie Mayer</b> and <b>LTJG Tommy Vroman</b>. We learn who they are, where they’ve been, and what drives their commitment to the fleet. Then we sit down with CG-731 Actual, <b>CAPT Michael McCarthy</b>, for a high-level look at his path to the Boat Forces helm and his perspective on the mission ahead. He offers a preview of themes, priorities, and conversations coming in Season 2, setting the stage for a deeper look into the people and ideas sh...

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