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Radio Boat Forces

Radio Boat Forces

Written by: Produced by: Boat People
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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.

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Episodes
  • Boat Forces Goes to Harvard

    Boat Forces Goes to Harvard
    Feb 20 2026

    Operational demands don’t pause, and neither does the responsibility to lead when conditions shift without warning. This episode features Mr. Eric McNulty, Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University and co-author of You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most. 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.

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    19 mins
  • Puddle Pirate (Actual)

    Puddle Pirate (Actual)
    Feb 13 2026

    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.

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    This is an Unofficial Podcast. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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    22 mins
  • Season 1 Finale w/CAPT McCarthy & New OBF Crew

    Season 1 Finale w/CAPT McCarthy & New OBF Crew
    Nov 5 2025

    In the Season 1 finale, we welcome the newest members of the Office of Boat Forces team: YN1 Katie Mayer and LTJG Tommy Vroman. 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, CAPT Michael McCarthy, 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 shaping Boat Forces readiness. Season 1 closes with reflection, momentum, and a clear course laid for what’s next ahead. Catch Ya-Soon.

    This is an Unofficial Podcast. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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    21 mins
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