Sep 8, 20267 min
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest hopper dredge, the Donnelly, is taking shape at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Florida. Built to replace the nearly 60-year-old dredge McFarland...
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Corps Talk
Hosted by Patrick Bloodgood · government · EN
About this Podcast:
A monthly audio podcast produced by the public affairs office of theNorfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The show can be reached atCorpsTalk@usace.army.mil.
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Who hosts Corps Talk?
Corps Talk is hosted by Patrick Bloodgood. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
What has Corps Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Building the Donnelly: USACE’s Newest Hopper Dredge (Full Video)" (8 September 2026, 7 minutes), "CORPS TALK: After Helene - Restoring Claytor Lake Together (E11, S04)" (14 April 2025, 60 minutes), and "CORPS TALK: Bridging Futures - Facilitating Purpose (E10, S04)" (4 September 2024, 15 minutes).
How often does Corps Talk publish?
Corps Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 29 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Corps Talk?
Booking probability for Corps Talk is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Corps Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Corps Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Corps Talk?
The strongest fits for Corps Talk are Government & Politics. Corps Talk has a government audience.
About the host
Patrick Bloodgood hosts Corps Talk, a government podcast with 29 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Apr 14, 20251 hour
As Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States in late September 2025, it left behind widespread destruction, particularly in Southwest Virginia. Two of the hardest-hit areas in Virginia were the City...
- Sep 4, 202415 min
In this insightful episode, James Walker and Maj. Funkhouser sit down with Saniyah Roberts-Dove, a recent student intern at the Norfolk District, to discuss the impact of the ongoing partnership between the Advancing...
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Corps Talk: A Time for Change (S04, E09)
Jul 22, 202433 minIn this episode of Corps Talk, Maj. Tony Funkhouser, James Walker, and Col. Sonny B. Avichal—the newly appointed 61st Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District—delve into the transformative nature...
- Jun 24, 202411 min
This is b-roll filmed April 11 at the new 10-acre laydown yard being used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to process wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge site. An estimated 50,000 tons of concrete and steel...
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- Jun 7, 202424 min
In this episode of Corps Talk, hosts James and Maj. Tony Funkhouser sit down with Aubrey Moore, a student from Princess Anne High School. Aubrey shares her passion for research and environmental restoration, detailing...
- May 2, 202456 min
In this special episode of Corps Talk, hosts James Walker and Maj. Tony Funkhouser sit down with some of the most esteemed figures of our team. Join us as we celebrate the exemplary careers of Ava Benson, Betty Grey...
- May 1, 202455 min
In this special episode of Corps Talk, hosts James Walker and Maj. Tony Funkhouser sit down with some of the most esteemed figures of our team. Join us as we celebrate the exemplary careers of Ava Branson, Betty Grey...
- Apr 3, 20241h 20m
Have you been wondering what steps the government and our community are actually taking to address climate and environmental changes? In this episode of Corps Talk, hosts James Walker and Maj. Tony Funkhouser meet with...
- Mar 7, 202438 min
In this episode of Corps Talk, hosts James and Maj. Tony Funkhouser meet with Thomas Booth (USACE - Norfolk District Chief of Engineering and Construction Branch) and Sharika Wannemacher (Workforce Coordinator) to...
- Feb 7, 202449 min
In this episode of Corps Talk, hosts James and Maj. Tony Funkhouser meet with Lesley Dobbins-Noble (USACE - Norfolk District Chief of Operations Branch) and Chuck Sanders (civil structural engineer) to discuss how their...
- Jan 3, 202456 min
Join us in this special podcast episode as we explore the career of Richard Klein, recently retired Chief of the Programs and Civil Works Branch at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). With a remarkable 45-year...
- Dec 1, 202344 min
In the latest episode of Corps Talk, hosts James Walker and Maj. Tony Funkhouser have an engaging chat with Norfolk District's own Abbe Preddy and Holly Berckenhoff. They dive into Abbe and Holly's inspiring career...
- Nov 1, 202336 min
In this episode of Corps Talk, Heather Lockwood and Drew Gebler, both project managers, take a retrospective look at their experiences from the past year. They discuss their team's achievements and the valuable insights...
- Apr 2, 202351 min
In this episode, it's about the special balance maintained by the people. programs and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We take a look into how the regulatory program balances the needs of the environment...
- May 5, 202238 min
In this episode, the host proven so very, very wrong. It's all about timber harvests and how cutting down trees in the Raystown Lake area of Pennsylvania is critical to the environment. Listen to Alisha Palmer, natural...
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Corps Talk: Listen, Learn & Lead (S3:E2)
Mar 2, 202247 minIn this episode, we’re talking about leadership – the good, the bad and the habits of both. Andie kicks it off with the Norfolk District’s Leadership Development Program by asking about the pathways to leadership...
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Corps Talk: Agile & Educated (S3:E1)
Feb 4, 20221h 38mIt’s January 2022 and this is Corps Talk, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official podcast. The theme for this season's first episode is “Agile and Educated,” which is what the Department of the Army...
- Nov 2, 202150 min
In this episode, it's about the special balance maintained by the people. programs and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We take a look into how the regulatory program balances the needs of the environment...
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Corps Talk: The Filter Episode (S2Ep1)
Aug 26, 20211h 28mIn this episode of Corps Talk, it's all about filters. See how leadership filters are applied by the new district commander, Col. Brian Hallberg, to help deliver the mission; how an environmental restoration project is...
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Ben Porter
Associate Dean of Advancement for Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Marion City Schools
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Aaron Jones
NFL star and USO Global Ambassador, University of Advancing Technology
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James Walker
Chief Culinary and Concept Officer, Regional Planning Commission
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Pete Reilly
practice leader and chief sales manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District
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