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Words with Wesley

Words with Wesley

By Maine Maritime Academy

The official podcast of Maine Maritime Academy. This is your source for all things MMA related, interviews, admissions advice, student perspectives, and more!
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Ep. 19 with Blossom Thao

Words with WesleyFeb 22, 2023

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Ep. 19 with Blossom Thao

Ep. 19 with Blossom Thao

Join Blossom and me for an insightful discussion about growing as leaders. We related our experiences with good and bad leaders and how to remain open-minded in leadership positions.

Feb 22, 202321:12
Ep. 18 with LT Ryan Armstrong

Ep. 18 with LT Ryan Armstrong

LT Armstrong and I talk about challenges and self-betterment, both personally and at MMA. From working out, to difficult topics, we cover it all!
Feb 01, 202333:50
Ep. 17 Season 2 Opener

Ep. 17 Season 2 Opener

Season 2 is all about self improvement the right way. Join me as we talk about many aspects of life with guests who all have unique perspectives!
Jan 25, 202314:56
Ep. 16 with LT Ryan Armstrong

Ep. 16 with LT Ryan Armstrong

In this second episode with LT Armstrong, we talk about MMA culture, an injury he had while shipping and the wild story with that, and finally, some advice for young adults. I hope you enjoy this episode, I know I did!

Oct 04, 202242:23
Ep. 15 with Jeffery Boal

Ep. 15 with Jeffery Boal

Professor Boal and I talk about his Navy career, emergency medicine (of course!), and some of his adventures in Maine. We take a hard look at the Med Care and PIC classes and what makes them so unique here at MMA!

Sep 27, 202225:05
Ep. 14 with Pres. Jerry Paul

Ep. 14 with Pres. Jerry Paul

MMA President Jerry Paul talked with me in this episode. It was an honor to have him on the show and talk about his experiences, vision for MMA, and what he calls the "MMA Experience." I hope you enjoy and learn from this insightful episode!

Aug 30, 202243:33
Ep. 13 with Andy Cote

Ep. 13 with Andy Cote

My former roommate and I talk about engineering, life at MMA, and some of the awesome things Maine has to offer! We take a deep dive into power engineering and networking with Andy!

Aug 23, 202225:15
Ep. 12 with Christopher Brinn

Ep. 12 with Christopher Brinn

Irish music, computers, and adversity! Today I had the pleasure of talking with one of the Napper Tandies - don't know what that is? Listen and find out!

Aug 16, 202228:32
Ep. 11 with Alaina Scheuchzer - Part 2

Ep. 11 with Alaina Scheuchzer - Part 2

Professor Scheuchzer and I have the second half of our conversation about life advice, leadership, and salaries! I hope you enjoy this deep look into MMA and the business world!

Aug 02, 202236:30
Ep. 11 with Alaina Scheuchzer - Part 1

Ep. 11 with Alaina Scheuchzer - Part 1

Professor Scheuchzer and I talked about it all, including pirates, because don't all good stories involve pirates? This is the first part of our conversation - where we discussed an overview of her career. This included pirates, shipping, technical consulting, cadet shipping and 9/11, and finally, her work with the Maine Port Authority. Tune in next week for the second part!

Jul 26, 202230:56
Ep. 10 with LCDR Kelly Gualtieri

Ep. 10 with LCDR Kelly Gualtieri

Kelly and I talk about education, Billy Joel, and student life. Starring Kodak, the dog, as our special guest! *My apologies, as my quest for a studio is ongoing, we had some issues with feedback in this one. Please forgive the imperfection, but this conversation was worth getting out there.*

Jul 19, 202230:33
Ep. 9 with Brooke Foley

Ep. 9 with Brooke Foley

A high-energy episode! Fellow IBL student Brooke Foley and I discuss community and public service, her burgeoning career in law enforcement, and why you should always bring cookies when meeting new people. Enjoy!

Jul 12, 202222:44
Ep. 8 with ENS Tristan Walker

Ep. 8 with ENS Tristan Walker

This was such a great episode to record! We share some favorite novels, discussion about littoral warfare, and explore opportunities in marine science! I hope you enjoy it!
Jul 06, 202246:33
Ep. 7 with Prof Navneet Jain

Ep. 7 with Prof Navneet Jain

Professor Jain and I had a wonderful and heartfelt conversation about business, touching mainely on the human factors. We discussed management practices and how they differ between the U.S. and India. I learned a lot from this talk and enjoyed having my professor on the show.
May 11, 202236:33
Ep. 6 with Captain Kathryn Kana

Ep. 6 with Captain Kathryn Kana

Kate Kana and I talk about old wooden boats, recipes, and the mysteries of life. We share some similarities in our background and are both studying within the Loeb Sullivan School at MMA.
Apr 27, 202201:10:58
Ep. 5: Logistics in Wartime

Ep. 5: Logistics in Wartime

Colonel (Oberst) Hans Von Luck wrote about his lessons fighting the French, Russians, and Logistics in his memoir, Panzer Commander.  The German situation in World War II is a study of the failures of a modern army when you study their logistics.  This might become a history podcast...

Apr 13, 202224:16
Ep. 4 with LT Ryan Armstrong

Ep. 4 with LT Ryan Armstrong

Holy stocks, Batman! LT Armstrong talks about lifestyle, marine engineering, and his passion: finance. Faith, family, and wise choices together yield success.
Apr 02, 202254:59
Ep. 3 with Cole Eddins

Ep. 3 with Cole Eddins

Cole talks about football at MMA, life advice, and the maritime industry.  We have some unique insight into OSG and cadet shipping on a tanker, as well as being a Navy midshipman.

Mar 23, 202251:53
Ep. 2: Open House April 2nd!

Ep. 2: Open House April 2nd!

Good afternoon, everyone!  In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Allaby, one of the admissions counselors, to see what's going on with our Open House on April 2nd, starting at 8:00 AM.

Mar 18, 202206:43
Ep. 1: Weights, Oil, and Why We're Here

Ep. 1: Weights, Oil, and Why We're Here

In which Maryrose (soon to host her own show) and I discuss lifting, how many chin-ups I can do, pollution, and some of the highlights of MMA.

Mar 12, 202211:41
Introduction

Introduction

Hello!  Thank you for listening to the first show from Maine Maritime Academy's podcast!  We hope to cover a variety of topics, so stay tuned!  If you have suggestions, please contact me, Wesley, at admissions@mma.edu!

Mar 09, 202200:54