The Exit Interview

Episode 22-Lesslie Severns

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we interview Lesslie Severns, a Coast Guard Veteran who is on a new mission to support other veterans.  Check out her company here: www

Episode 21-Drew Sinclair

Send us Fan Mail Listen as we discuss the career of Drew Sinclair, prior AST (rescue swimmer) who graduated OCS and ultimately retired as a Lieutenant Commander.  His s

Episode 20-Masks Again?

Send us Fan Mail Heather and Travis discuss current Coast Guard issues that are impacting the workforce. Including Masks being worn at Cape May, AI, and the MCPOCG selec

Episode 19-Chris Harkins

Send us Fan Mail OS1 Chris Harkins is the named plaintiff and victor of the lawsuit against the USCG after being discharged from service at 19 years for not taking the C

Episode 18-Heather Correll

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Heather shares her story of service from Active duty, to Kuwait, and her experience with COVID-19 before she retired as a Master Chief Join t

Episode 17- Meghan Returns

Send us Fan Mail Meghan has been hard at work since she was on the show last time. Download this amazing episode to hear a success story from a survivor of failed USCG s

Episode 16-EOY Recap

Send us Fan Mail Join Matt, Heather, Brian, and Travis as they discuss the podcast in 2024, and where they want to see it go in 2025.  To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9

Episode 15-BM1 Slusher

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Gina Slusher, a prior BM1 in the USCG who left the service after being refused an exemption from the C19 jab as a lactating mothe

Episode 14-BMCS Carola

Send us Fan Mail A father, husband, leader, and retired BMCS - Mike Carola, Surfman #377 and Officer in Charge of station Quillayute River tells his story of service and

Episode 12.5-Part 4 Suicide Prevention Month

Send us Fan Mail Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS 2 of 2 Join us for the second of a two part episode with Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experience

Episode 12-Part 4 Suicide Prevention Month

Send us Fan Mail Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Vete

Episode 11-Part 3 Suicide Prevention Month

Send us Fan Mail On this episode the team Meets with Dan Reppen, co-founder of Breakwater Alliance who shares his personal story of mental health challenges and recovery

Episode 10-Part 2 Suicide Prevention Month

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we interview Dan “Skip” Noel. Dan is a prior Marine who later served in the Coast Guard and decided to help form an incredible non-profi

Episode 9-Part 1 Suicide Prevention Month

Send us Fan Mail September is suicide prevention month. On this episode John Kopp returns to discuss mental health and suicide awareness.  John is a former BM1 in the

Episode 8-Marshall Griffin

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode the E9 Mafia j reviews Marshall Griffin - a retired USCG Commander, JAG Defense Attorney, and founder of Griffin Law Firm.   http

Episode 7-Karla Nemitz

Send us Fan Mail With September being suicide awareness month, it’s important that we have some crucial conversations. This week we interview the amazing and talented Ka

Episode 6-Portillo

Send us Fan Mail SK2 David Portillo was separated without due process after posting a meme to CG Memes. Hear his story on this weeks episode of The Exit Interview Look

Episode 5-Agent Whitmarsh

Send us Fan Mail You asked for it, we brought it! On Episode 5 we are joined by CWO3 Chris Whitmore, a retired Coast Guard Investigative Services Agent. Listen as he

Episode 4-EMC Buncie

Send us Fan Mail For episode 4, we interview Retired EMC Todd Buncie. Todd served in the Navy and Coast Guard before retiring and eventually pursuing a career as a real

Episode 3-John Kopp

Send us Fan Mail Join the E-9 Mafia as we interview John Kopp. John Kopp is a prior BM1 and Surfman 527, who left the service after 9 years. Since leaving the service