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Episode 80, Part 1
Episode 80, Part 1 – Igniting a Passion for Learning with Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis
Trident Room Podcast host Lt. Anthony Castillo explores Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis’ path to leadership, from growing up in Southern California to his education at the U.S. Naval Academy and Oxford. A self-proclaimed fan of Shakespeare and medieval drama, Mattis describes how an early challenge to learn fueled his passion for education.
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In Part 1 of this two-part episode of the Trident Room Podcast, TRP host Lt. Anthony
Castillo interviews Rear Adm. Michael S. Mattis. The conversation explores Rear Admiral
Mattis's diverse background, from his upbringing in Fullerton, California, to his expansive
naval career and his educational experiences at the U.S. Naval Academy and Oxford
University. The discussion delves deep into his passion for literature, highlighting how his
time at Oxford cultivated a love for Shakespeare, medieval drama, and multisensory
learning.