Sing Second Alumni

A weekly podcast for Naval Alums, friends and family. We bring you the latest news from the Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation.Send Feedback via DM on Twitter @wesingsecond

Sing Second Alumni is a news podcast hosted by Sing Second, with 365 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sing Second hosts Sing Second Alumni, a news show with 365 episodes published.

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  Sing Second Podcast [Sep 30, '26] featuring Alberto Desterac '23 and AFA Cadet Isaac Hubert

  Oct 2, 20261h 1m

  The last pod of September hits like a freight train. John and Chris chat about an up and down week for Navy sports. A big star win for Rugby was offset by a star loss for Sprint Football and a loss to UAB for Brian Newberry's guys. We also have a great conversation with Alberto Desterac '23. Alberto lost his sight during his firstie year to a rare condition, but that didn't stop him from getting 4.0 and graduating with his class. Now he's using the challenges life threw at him and crafting solutions for vision-limited people around the world. And we preview the big game vs Air Force this weekend with a great conversation with Air Force cadet and football stud Isaac Hubert. Isaac plays for Troy Calhoun's boys, but he was raised by two USNA parents. We talk to him about his unique story and his thoughts on the rivalry with Navy. That and more on the best Alumni Association podcast in the land. Beat Army. Always.

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  Sing Second Podcast [Sep 24, ‘26] featuring Karl Darden '84 of the Navy Sports Central Podcast

  Sep 24, 202648 min

  September keeps rolling along, and so do John and Chris with this week's Alumni Association & Foundation Podcast. We break down what you might see from Navy Football Friday night in Birmingham. We chat about Friends of Navy Golf and the amazing momentum behind this organization's effort to support the ecosystem of Golf Excellence at Navy through alumni philanthropy and support. We also announce the 2026 Thriving as Leaders awardees, an amazing group of women and men who represent what the Naval Academy is all about - excellence. And our alumni interview this week is with Karl Darden '84. Karl is a fellow podcaster and supporter of the Naval Academy physical mission. Through the Navy Sports Central Podcast, Karl provides a unique perspective into the high performing collegiate athletic program that is USNA. That and More on the best Alumni Association podcast in the land. Beat Army. Always.

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  Sing Second Podcast [Sep 14, '26] featuring Alumni Association Board Trustee Jeff McLean ‘04.

  Sep 14, 202656 min

  Mid-September brings the return of your favorite Alumni Association & Foundation Podcast. Chris and John break down the first road game of the year. The football result wasn’t what we wanted, but the tailgate was 200+ strong. We had astronauts and Thriving as Leaders awardees in attendance…and that was just the Class of ‘77! Either way, great connections down in Boca. Next up…Birmingham. We also wrap up our historic 9/11 coverage last week, which included our multi-media features which provided the alumnus a sneak peak of the new shipmatemagazine.com. And our featured interview this week is with Jeff McLean ‘04. Jeff joins us from “Sconny” and chats up his time as a fighter pilot, his transition to the civilian world of leadership and his role as a new member of the Alumni Association Board of Trustees. Jeff has amazing leadership lessons and stories. Be sure to listen in! That and more on the best Alumni Association & Foundation podcast in the land. Beat Army. Always.

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  Sing Second Podcast [Sep 10 '26] Special 9/11 RemembranceEpisode

  Sep 10, 20261h 44m

  Welcome to Sing Second’s special commemoration of the 9/11 25th Anniversary. We remember the 14 alumni who passed away on that fateful day, and Chris and John discuss how we are still touched and haunted by what 9/11 was and is. And we remember that day from several perspectives with a four-pack of interviews. VADM John Ryan recounts what it was like to lead the Academy as the Supe in the hours and weeks after the tragedy. Chris Hoffman ‘96 was the Officer of the Watch that day on the yard. Chris lends his perspective on the leadership and logistical challenges of “standing the watch” that day. Ed Malinowski was a firstie and the Football team captain when the planes hit. Ed recounts how it impacted him and the football team during a particularly challenging season. And there was only one American not on earth on 9/11…Frank Culbertson ‘71. Frank gives us his perspective on learning of the events from the space station and how it impacted him and his crew. That and more on the best Alumni Association & Foundation podcast in the land. Beat Army. Always.

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  Sing Second Podcast[Sep 04, '26] Towson Pregame

  Sep 4, 202656 min

  Well...that's a wrap on an amazing week. We wrap up Thursday's Distinguished Graduate ceremony, preview Saturday's big game and provide all the good updates on 2/c Parents Weekend on the yard. We also chat with AD Michael Kelly about the new stadium renovations in the South End Zone at Navy/Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. We also called into Coach Brian Newberry's press conference before the Towson game to get his thoughts. And do you want to know about the weather for tomorrow's big day? We are ecstatic to bring back WBAL weather expert Ava Marie. Ava likes the outlook Saturday. So do we. 100% chance of fun and a Navy win. That and more on the best Alumni Association & Foundation podcast in the land. Beat Army. Always.

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