The Exit Interview

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 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/ To contact the E9 M...

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 selection To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/    Discount...

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 COVID Jab.   Listen to his story  Join the lawsuit here  https://militarybackpay.com/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development:...

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 the Lawsuit https://militarybackpay.com/ Judgement against USCG https://defendingtherepublic.org/harkins-v-united-states-opinion-and-order-press-release-january-27-2025/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: h...

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 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/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.ins...

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_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/    Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

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 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...

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 makes a solid recommendation for change.  Tune in to hear a few stories of service from one of the real ones. To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors...

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 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...

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 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...

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.  https://www.bwafoundation.org/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://a...

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-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  To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@pr...

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 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 men...

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.   https://www.griffinlawdefense.com/about/marshall-griffin/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Asto...

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 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...

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 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! #Ju...

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 details his journey and dispels or confirms rumors about CGIS. To contact the E9 Mafia email: E9_A_Team@proton.me Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsor Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com...

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 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 As always, if you would like to be interviewed or have any...

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 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 Co...

Send us Fan Mail 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 M...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Meghan's Photograph...