WETSU: a BattleshipNJ Podcast
WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast dives into the untold stories of America’s most decorated battleship. Hosted by the Battleship’s CEO, Marshall Spevak, this podcast features interviews with veterans, historians, and key figures connected to the ship’s legacy. We’ll explore life aboard the Battleship, spotlight New Jersey’s military and veteran community, and connect the past to the present. Whether you’re a history buff, a Navy enthusiast, or just curious about the stories behind the steel, WETSU is your all-access pass to the heart of the Battleship New Jersey.
WETSU: a BattleshipNJ Podcast
Latest Episodes
CAPT Joseph Darcy: The Engineer Keeping America's Fleet Ready
A warship is only as capable as the systems that drive her — so who builds, maintains, and modernizes the machinery that keeps the fleet at sea? On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with CAPT Joseph Darc...
CDR Mike Holmes: Bringing Big J Back: Inside the 1980s Reactivation
On this episode of WETSU, we go straight into the firepower of the 1980s reactivation era with CDR Mike Holmes (USN, Ret.) — a Battleship New Jersey plankowner who helped bring Big J back to life.Assigned to USS New Jersey (BB-6...
RADM Buz Buzby (USN, Ret.): From the Jersey Shore to the Backbone of America’s Global Navy
The Navy doesn’t sail on firepower alone—so who keeps the fleet fueled, supplied, and ready to fight? On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Atlantic City native Rear Admiral Mark “Buz” Buzby, USN (Re...
RDML York on Global Logistics, Support, and Keeping the Fleet Replenished
On this episode of WETSU, host and Battleship New Jersey CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Rear Admiral Michael A. York, Commanding Officer of Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS), for a wide-ranging conversation ...
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip Brashear: A Distinguished Military Journey
On this episode of WETSU: a Battleship New Jersey Podcast, host and CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phillip Brashear—son of Navy legend Master Chief Carl Brashear, the first Black U.S. Navy Master Diver whose life ins...