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MCA Scuttlebutt

Booking Overview

Interview-led military and Marine Corps affairs show focused on Marine experiences, military history, veterans, books, film, and national security, with frequent external guests including Marines, authors, filmmakers, and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include decorated or retired service members, military historians and authors, defense and counterinsurgency analysts, and filmmakers developing Marine-related projects; booking difficulty is medium because relevant expertise and a strong Marine Corps connection are typically expected.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 13.7k subscribers

Instagram: 27.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mca@mca-marines.org

n.wilson@mca-marines.org

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Meaningful Marine Corps or military experience, recognized expertise in military history or national security, authorship of relevant books, or professional experience in film and storytelling involving Marine Corps subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on Marine Corps, military, or historical subjects, Senior or specialized Marine Corps service, including retired officer experience, Professional film, screenwriting, or content-creation work involving military themes, Counterinsurgency, reconnaissance, or military training expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Katie Sanders - Peter Ortiz’s Story, Researching And Writing His Biography, Separating Fact From Mythology, And Adapting The Marine’s Life For Film.

Nicholas Reynolds - The Life And Wartime Exploits Of Marine Col. Peter Ortiz, Separating Historical Fact From Legend, And The Process Of Co-authoring His Biography.

Josh Bates - The Historical Accuracy, Performances, Relevance, And Marine-related Lessons Of The Wind And The Lion.

Steven Ramirez - Building Semper Read, Encouraging Reading Among Marines, And The Personal And Professional Value Of Reading.

Stephen Camelio - Developing Marine Characters, Storytelling About Col. John Ripley, And Approaching Marine Corps Subjects From An Outside Perspective.

Recent Topics

Marine Corps, Military History, Veterans, National Security, Military Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
MCA Scuttlebutt
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#263: Literary Lethality Reviews Ender’s Game with Mac Caltrider

October 08, 2026

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we bring another installment of our Literary Lethality series to the scuttlebutt. In this series, we dive deep into the Commandant’s Professional Reading List, exploring various titles and talking with authors about some of the books on the list. Today, we welcome Mac Caltrider back to the show. Mac talks to us about Orson Scott Card’s groundbreaking sci-fi novel, Ender’s Game. Ender’s Game is one ...

#262: Marine Corps 2025 Male Athlete of the Year – Maj Kyle King

October 01, 2026

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Maj Kyle King to the scuttlebutt. Kyle is an artillery officer, former collegiate athlete, and winner of not one, not two, but three Marine Corps Marathons in 2022, 2024, and 2025. His first run through the tape made him the first active-duty Marine to win the men’s division in 39 years. Along with these accomplishments, Kyle was named the Marine Corps 2025 Male Athlete of the Year. Kyle...

#261: VetTix with Col Steven Weintraub (Ret.)

September 24, 2026

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Steven Weintraub to the scuttlebutt. Steven is a retired Marine colonel and the current Chief Strategy Officer at the Veteran Tickets Foundation, more commonly known as VetTix. If you’re like me, regardless of music, sports, movies, the arts, festivals, whatever, it’s always better live and in person. So when I heard about VetTix, I had to find out more. VetTix is a non-profit organizati...

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Frequently asked questions

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MCA Scuttlebutt
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How do I get in touch with MCA Scuttlebutt?

Its publicly listed emails are mca@mca-marines.org and n.wilson@mca-marines.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for MCA Scuttlebutt?

The publicly listed emails for MCA Scuttlebutt: mca@mca-marines.org and n.wilson@mca-marines.org.

How many listeners does MCA Scuttlebutt have?

Podseeker estimates MCA Scuttlebutt reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for MCA Scuttlebutt?

MCA Scuttlebutt typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Meaningful Marine Corps or military experience, recognized expertise in military history or national security, authorship of relevant books, or professional experience in film and storytelling involving Marine Corps subjects. Common among recent guests: Published books on Marine Corps, military, or historical subjects; Senior or specialized Marine Corps service, including retired officer experience; Professional film, screenwriting, or content-creation work involving military themes. Recent guests include Katie Sanders, Nicholas Reynolds, and Josh Bates.

How hard is it to get booked on MCA Scuttlebutt?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does MCA Scuttlebutt cover?

Recent episodes cover Marine Corps, Military History, Veterans, National Security, and Military Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mca@mca-marines.org

n.wilson@mca-marines.org

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