The Exit Interview

Episode 21-Drew Sinclair

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

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

His story of service, sobriety, and work as a retiree is truly inspiring.

If you’re looking for help passing your upcoming military PT test or optimizing your fitness, check out his website http://thedrewmethod.com/

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Episode 20-Masks Again?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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

Episode 19-Chris Harkins

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700

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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 COVID Jab.

Listen to his story

Join the lawsuit here https://militarybackpay.com/

Episode 18-Heather Correll

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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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

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Judgement against USCG

https://defendingtherepublic.org/harkins-v-united-states-opinion-and-order-press-release-january-27-2025/

Episode 17- Meghan Returns

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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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 support systems who has teamed up with 3 other SA survivors to start a peer support group called Safe Waters.

Safe Waters
https://www.safewatersunited.org/

Episode 16-EOY Recap

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0800

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Join Matt, Heather, Brian, and Travis as they discuss the podcast in 2024, and where they want to see it go in 2025.

Episode 15-BM1 Slusher

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

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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 mother. She was a top performer in the service, and continues to serve the CG community as a top notch real estate agent in Charleston SC. If you’re moving to or from Charleston, give her a shout!

https://gina.findcharlestonhomesforsale.com/?

Episode 14-BMCS Carola

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

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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 makes a solid recommendation for change.

Tune in to hear a few stories of service from one of the real ones.

Episode 12.5-Part 4 Suicide Prevention Month

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0800

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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 experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience.

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Episode 12-Part 4 Suicide Prevention Month

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

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Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS

Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience.

Siepka Ludus Strength and Conditioning
siepkaludus@gmail.com

Episode 11-Part 3 Suicide Prevention Month

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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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.

https://www.bwafoundation.org/

Episode 10-Part 2 Suicide Prevention Month

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700

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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-profit of peers supporting peers called Breakwater Alliance Foundation.

Download to hear his story of service that continues to this day

Website: https://bwafoundation.org
Ph: 430-777-2923

Episode 9-Part 1 Suicide Prevention Month

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0700

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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 Coast Guard, and mental health provider in Washington State. He is also the founder of Fierce Heart Development http://www.fierceheartdev.com , a coaching service geared to help you navigate your CG career.

If you need immediate mental health assistance dial 911. If you’re having thoughts of suicide dial #988

The CDC Suicide Resource list has a ton of excellent options to help anyone navigate challenging times

https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/general-resources.html

Episode 8-Marshall Griffin

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700

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

https://www.griffinlawdefense.com/about/marshall-griffin/

Episode 7-Karla Nemitz

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0700

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With September being suicide awareness month, it’s important that we have some crucial conversations. This week we interview the amazing and talented Karla Nemitz. A voracious advocate for Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention, talented artist, and former Coastie as she shares her journey.

Pick up some of her incredible her art here - https://www.artbykarlanemitz.com/

If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide, please reach for help first. Here are some resources

#988

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/

https://www.22aday.org/

https://www.bwafoundation.org/

Episode 6-Portillo

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700

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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

Looking to get your hands on one of Portillo's legendary Meme War Veteran challenge coins? Reach out to him on Facebook or drop him an email at daportillo87@gmail.com to secure this one-of-a-kind piece of meme memorabilia today! #JusticeForPortillo

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Episode 5-Agent Whitmarsh

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700

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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 details his journey and dispels or confirms rumors about CGIS.

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Episode 4-EMC Buncie

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700

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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 estate agent.

Listen as Todd shares his story and journey through the service. If you need his relocation services in Corpus Christi TX give him a call
+1 (361) 828-1134

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Episode 3-John Kopp

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700

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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 he has written a phenomenal historic account of the fatal 1977 training incident of CG-41332 on the mouth of the Columbia River. He went on to start a family, become a mental health provider and is launching his next mission - a Coaching Service called Fierce Heart Development:
https://fierceheartdev.com/

Pick up a copy of his book CG-41332 here:
https://a.co/d/2U40j3Q

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Episode 2-Whistler Mcgee

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700

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On this episode the E9 Mafia talks with the infamous D8 whistleblower Whistler Mcgee.

In May of 2024, a brave and anonymous person came forward by way of an anonymous email that was sent to a large portion of CG personnel and leadership. They later posted the email online for everyone to see.

This email quickly gained traction and others began coming forward.

The E-9 Mafia and McGee have a robust conversation, and provide insight into what went wrong, and what could have went right with the report of sexual assault, and subsequent toxic behavior and allegations of harassment.

If you are a victim or survivor of sex assault and need resources.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center:
https://www.nsvrc.org/survivors

National Suicide Hotline:
https://988lifeline.org/

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Episode 1 -Meghan Klement

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:00:00 -0700

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On this episode we interview Meghan Klement. We discuss what the Coast Guard did good and bad after Meghan was sexually assaulted and harassed by a Coast Guard civilian employee.
To watch her interview done by the Coast Guard's SAPRR office (as of 4/29/24 the Coast Guard has decided not to release): https://youtu.be/d_sxbqTDc78?si=ao_95qOWrsXHxQ3v
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