The Bedrock Podcast

Building Bedrock

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we travel down memory lane to learn what it takes to build a successful Spark Lab from the ground up. Packy Hill, Ryan Nichol, and Dave Jackson join our host, Nik Martini to discuss what it took to Build Bedrock. Enjoy.

Bedrock Intern Program - 2022 Update

In this episode of the Bedrock podcast, we hear from the latest cohort of the Bedrock Internship Program. Listen to their stories of what it is like to work in the Innovation Ecosystem and the benefits of having the opportunity to step outside of their career field. 

POW and Vietnam Veteran Ralph Galati

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we have Mr. Ralph Galati in studio with us. He was an F-4 Weapons Officer who was shot down over North Vietnam in February of 1972. He spent the next 14 months as a Prisoner of War. He talks on his experiences during captivity and his return home. We hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. Thanks for listening. 

Shield AI - Part 2: The Future of Aviation

As promised, here is part 2 of our conversation with Forrest Underwood, Director of Strategy at Shield AI. Today we talk about robot pilots and the future of combat aviation. 

Shield AI - Part 1: The Innovation Ecosystem

In this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we talk to Forrest Underwood, Director of Strategy at Shield AI. We talk about his transition from a Spec Ops Pilot to an Innovation Pioneer. Stay Tuned for Part 2 talking about the future of combat aviation and commercial flight. 

Space Force: Rockets, Space Junk and Innovation

On this episode of the Bedrock Podcast, we sit down with Captain Tory Robinson. He is the Chief of Launch Electrical Systems for Falcon Flight at the 5th Space Launch Squadron at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. We talk about innovation in the Space Force, what it takes to launch a rocket, and the future of the space domain. 

Intelligent Lockers: How an Airmen is Scaling His Idea AF-Wide

Air Force Innovator, SrA Noah Morales, joins the Bedrock Podcast to detail his Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo win. Follow his project on Vision at https://vision.apps.dso.mil/innovations/967

Defense Ventures Program

Breaking down barriers and bridging the gap between the DoD and industry. Maj Ryan Nichol and Lt Andrew Cuccia, both DVP Cohort 11 alumni, discuss their Silicon Valley experience and what they learned during their fellowship.

Saving Patient Ryan

Reach 797 was in Germany when their mission unexpectedly changed--a high priority medical evacuation. The aircrew and 18 medical personnel flew 8,000 miles, over 19 hours, nonstop from Bagram to San Antonio, Texas to deliver Ryan, an injured Army ranger, into the care of Brooks Army Medical Center. Ryan, his wife Asia, and the crewmembers reconvened on Zoom to recap the harrowing journey.

Bedrock Intern Program

Want to know what it's like to work at Bedrock? Maj Ryan Nichol sits down with Bedrock's most recent interns, discussing the opportunities, the venue, how to apply, and the skills you'd learn by working at Dover AFB's spark lab!