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The Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy ExperienceAuthor: GRANT VERMEER
The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families. Through the perspective of a community of former graduates and Naval Academy insiders, this podcast will help you learn about life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Through our shared experiences, Academy Insider guides families through the anxiety and frustration caused by lack of understanding, misinformation, and confusion. This platform is designed to better relationships between midshipmen and their loved ones. This podcast is not affiliated with the United States Naval Academy, the United States Navy or Department of Defense. The thoughts and opinions are exclusively those of your host and his guests. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#113 Winter Break!
Episode 113
Sunday, 14 December, 2025
Send us a textWhat Happens When Midshipmen Stay Behind During Winter BreakAs we wrap up an incredible 2025 season, I'm reflecting on what an amazing year it's been for the Naval Academy community. From the football team's outstanding achievements to the daily dedication of midshipmen preparing for finals, there's so much to celebrate as we head into winter break.In this final episode of the season, I'm sharing some exciting updates about what's coming next for Academy Insider and how we're planning to serve our community even better in 2026. Whether you're a current midshipman family, preparing for Plebe Summer, or part of our broader Naval Academy community, this episode sets the stage for what's ahead.What We're Covering in This Season FinaleCelebrating the Navy football team's remarkable 2025 season and standout performancesBehind-the-scenes reality of winter break at the Naval Academy (yes, some midshipmen stay!)My vision for Academy Insider content in 2026 and beyondHow your feedback directly shapes the episodes we createExciting opportunities for businesses to connect with our engaged communityLooking Ahead: Your Voice MattersOne of the most important aspects of this episode is our commitment to creating content that truly serves our community. I'm actively seeking your input on topics you want to explore, from summer training programs to detailed breakdowns of different service communities and career paths.What You'll Gain from This EpisodeInsight into the realities of Naval Academy life during winter breakUnderstanding of how Academy Insider is evolving to meet community needsInformation about upcoming content series on service communities and training pipelinesOpportunities to influence future episode topics through direct feedbackDetails on how local businesses can connect with our Naval Academy audienceThis episode serves as both a celebration of our community's achievements and a roadmap for the valuable content we'll be creating together. Whether you're navigating the appointment process, supporting a current midshipman, or staTo stay most up to date with Grant, Naval Academy updates, and real estate insights, follow him on LinkedInThe mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.Grant Vermeer your host is the person who started it all. He is the founder of Academy Insider and the host of The Academy Insider podcast. He was a recruited athlete which brought him to Annapolis where he was a four year member of the varsity basketball team. He was a cyber operations major and commissioned into the Cryptologic Warfare Community. He was stationed at Fort Meade and supported the Subsurface Direct Support mission. He separated from the Navy in 2023 and now owns The Vermeer Group, a residential real estate company that matches service academy families with trusted real estate teams all across the country. Text (650) 282-1964 with any real estate questions. We are here to be your guide through the USNA experience. Connect with Grant on LinkedinAcademy Insider WebsiteAcademy Insider Facebook PageIf you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, have an idea, question or topic you would like to see covered, reach out: email podcast@academyinsider.com or text Grant at (443) 951-3064
