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November 18, 2025 [PREVIEW]: Ongoing Crisis in Venezuela and the Southern Caribbean
Season 2 is kicking off strong with some big updates to bring you even more ShipWrekt. Your main episode, telling the story of HMS Coventry, will be available on 20th November. It will feature all of your favorite voices, plus one very special guest.
In the meantime, we have a snippet from a new segment available only on our Patreon, analyzing current global affairs with Hop, Latin, and David.
If you’d like to hear the full episode, plus all of the exclusive content we have coming for you in Season 2, join us over on Patreon. That’s where you’ll find more bonus episodes, breaking news briefs, and guest interviews!
Link to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/shipwrektoverboard
6 min
May 21, 2025 A Conversation: “Aimer, target confirmed aircraft!”- Part 2
Our special guest Nick tells us how HMS Argonaut survived the first attacks at San Carlos, from his position as forward SeaCat missile director.
1 hr
May 21, 2025 A Conversation: “Aimer, target confirmed aircraft!”- Part 1
"Our special guest Nick tells us how HMS Argonaut survived the first attacks at San Carlos from his position as forward SeaCat missile director."
1 hr 18 min
May 13, 2025 Air Raid Warning Red: The Battle For San Carlos Waters- A Close Run Thing- Part 4
In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips.
In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy.
Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force.
Then in Part Three, we’ll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments.
And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides. Join us for this episode of shipwrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos.
Sources and Images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wkBfn5HV-DnpEV5E65b3Q47U6dVsUflFXtRvJirGy8/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHYUBQAmiI2i61YbUr7lD0U_YTUuGzrm9dZPs_ryiV0/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTUvE1VDWBcuCLq41wrNb5FXjgCWzmx1kTz-LNn75bo/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 24 min
May 06, 2025 Air Raid Warning Red: The Battle For San Carlos Waters- Part 3
In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips.
In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy.
Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force.
Then in Part Three, we’ll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments.
And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides. Join us for this episode of shipwrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos.
Sources and Images:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wkBfn5HV-DnpEV5E65b3Q47U6dVsUflFXtRvJirGy8/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHYUBQAmiI2i61YbUr7lD0U_YTUuGzrm9dZPs_ryiV0/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 22 min
April 26, 2025 Air Raid Warning Red: The Battle For San Carlos Waters- Part 2
In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips.
In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy,
Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force.
Then in Part Three, we’ll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments.
And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides.
Join us for this episode of ShipWrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos.
Images and Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHYUBQAmiI2i61YbUr7lD0U_YTUuGzrm9dZPs_ryiV0/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 30 min
April 22, 2025 Air Raid Warning Red: The Battle For San Carlos Waters- Part 1
In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips.
In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy,
Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force.
Then in Part Three, we’ll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments.
And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides.
Join us for this episode of shipwrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos.
Sources and Images:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wkBfn5HV-DnpEV5E65b3Q47U6dVsUflFXtRvJirGy8/edit?tab=t.0
1 hr 33 min
April 04, 2025 All About Whiskey with Gunny
Join us for a conversation with Gunny as he shares the story behind his whiskey journey. Plus, we’re doing a live whiskey review! Grab your glass and settle in for stories, sips, and some honest tasting notes.
1 hr 13 min
February 18, 2025 Through the Gunsight- Countering the USV Threat
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning. It smells like... gunnery victory!" ShipWrekt presents Through the Gunsight—a dive into defending warships against USVs, and what we can learn from the Russian losses in the Black Sea.
Source videos:
https://youtu.be/gDZVA_2t0PY
https://youtu.be/RwXzaBixvL8
53 min
February 11, 2025 Interview: Life In Odesa
We're joined by a resident of Odesa who has lived through the full-scale invasion since 2022. After our main episode on the war, we felt it was important to hear a Ukrainian perspective. In this conversation, we explore the psychological impact the war is having on Odesa's residents and how their resilience is evolving, particularly as Russia's naval power continues to falter.
1 hr 7 min

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Hi hi hi shipmates! Welcome aboard ShipWrekt- a podcast that dives deep into the history of naval battles with a unique perspective. Hosted by a civilian sea captain and a former member of the Royal Navy, our show takes you beyond the textbooks, providing insights from those who have actually experienced combat at sea. Each episode brings in additional navy veterans, offering firsthand expertise and knowledge on the intricacies of naval warfare.