S1e7: Why was Blueback Decommissioned?
Let's examine a report from Blueback's last inspection and why the ship was taken out of service.
5 Apr 14min
Surface Tension 02: Is Blueback a good place for kids?
Discussing our thoughts on whether or not the submarine is a safe and appropriate exhibit for children as young as 3 years old.
17 Jan 30min
Surface Tension 01: Rules and Expectations
Starting a new series discussing the funny, odd, and occasionally frustrating realities of being a USS Blueback tour guide. This episode is about the rules and expectations of visitors on Blueback whe...
20 Dec 20257min
Sea Stories: From Attack Boats to Boomers (feat. Tony Capitano)
Former USS Barbel sailor, Tony Capitano, recounts his Navy career serving on 2 diesel-electric submarines and a ballistic missile submarine.
12 Okt 202534min
Sea Stories: Remembering the Gulf War Aboard a Cruiser (feat. Scott Thingelstad)
An interview with Scott Thingelstad, the longest-serving tour guide on Blueback and our first paid staff member interviewed. Scott talks about his time in the U.S. Navy and serving on a guided missile...
29 Juni 202534min
Follow Up: Becoming a Submarine Corpsman
A correction from my Blueback tour video regarding what it takes to become an Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) on a submarine.
5 Juni 20253min
S1e6: Maintenance of the Submarine as a Museum Ship
Discussing the ongoing maintenance issues on the submarine and the limitations of the crew.
19 Maj 202514min
