"Brewer of Stout Conversation, Unfiltered and On Tap."

Welcome to the Trident Room Podcast

For students and alumni of the Naval Postgraduate School, the Trident Room is an integral and well-known contributor to academic success and great ideas. While a pint poured in the stout mugs that dangle from above is part of that, we’d like to think it is the unfettered conversation that really makes the difference.

No matter what the topic whether it be Stochastic optimization … sub-state, social-revolutionist terrorism … applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer …, The Trident Room Podcast is the destination for illuminating, unencumbered conversation with colleagues, peers and classmates that really brews the NPS learning experience.

The Trident Room Podcast … Stout, unfiltered conversation, always on tap.

EPISODES

THE TRIDENT ROOM HISTORY

MEET THE TEAM

Sara Dixon, Host and Senior Producer
 

Sara grew up in Rushville, IN. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in English and commissioned in the Marine Corps. After serving as a CH-53E pilot for a few years, she laterally moved careers to become a Manpower Officer. Prior to joining NPS, she served as the G-1 Manpower-Operations Officer for 1st Marine Division on Camp Pendleton, CA. Sara is studying Manpower Systems Analysis.

Karl Flynn, Host
 

Karl grew up in Geneseo, IL. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2018 with a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and commissioned as a Marine Second Lieutenant. Karl is an Infantry Officer who completed two Unit Deployment Programs as a platoon commander in the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. He is studying applied physics and is researching unmanned aerial systems swarm defense.

Jeremy Fredrichsdorf, Host
 

Jeremy grew up in Hilgen, Germany and immigrated to Raleigh, NC in 2008. To gain his US citizenship, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves in 2015 as a Supply Analyst. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2018 with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science and was commissioned. He is a Logistics Officer and has deployed in support of Operation Pacific Eagle with Marine Special Operations. He is currently studying National Security Affairs with a concentration in Eurasia.

Sydney Murkins, Host
 

Sydney grew up in Fort Morgan, CO. She graduated from Colorado State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Art in Sociology. She commissioned into the United States Marine Corps shortly thereafter. Sydney is a Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Officer who has deployed in support of Marine Rotational Force – Europe and later with a task force in support of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination mission. Prior to attending NPS she served as the 2d Marine Division Media and Engagements COMMSTRAT Officer. She is currently studying National Security Affairs with a concentration in Western Europe.

Zack Ward, Host
 

Zach grew up in Bethel, OH. He graduated from Ohio University in 2013 with a B.A. in Russian and commissioned in the Marine Corps shortly thereafter. Zach is an Intelligence Officer who has deployed in support of the Unit Deployment Program with Marine aviation and twice in support of Operation Inherent Resolve with Marine Special Operations. He is currently studying National Security Affairs with a concentration in Southeast Asia.

Brenden Jackman

Episodes Hosted: Episode 28 June 15

Luke Goorsky

Episodes Hosted: Episode 27 June 15

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