Ryan Szimanski: A Curator's Journey

On this episode of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast, we’re giving the people exactly what they’ve been asking for: an in-depth conversation with our very own Curator, Ryan Szimanski!Join host Marshall Spevak as he sits down with Ryan to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to care for, interpret, and share the story of America’s most decorated battleship. From the massive undertaking of dry docking a 45,000-ton historic warship, to the surprising artifacts and hidden treasures that turn up in the ship’s steel corridors, Ryan shares his unique perspective on preserving living naval history.They’ll also dive into what it’s like balancing curatorial duties with building a thriving online community — including behind-the-scenes insights on growing the Battleship New Jersey’s YouTube channel to more than 270,000 subscribers worldwide. Expect plenty of fascinating ship stories, some laughs, and a few sneak peeks at what’s next for the Battleship’s collections and restoration efforts.Whether you’re a long-time fan of Ryan’s YouTube videos or just curious about what it takes to keep this historic vessel shipshape, you won’t want to miss this special, curator-focused episode of WETSU. Tune in now and get your fix of big guns, bigger stories, and the dedicated crew who keep naval history alive!WETSU: A Battleship NJ Podcast is proudly sponsored by Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative ELEC 825.Send us Fan MailJoin the WETSU community or Follow us on Instagram.