The Exit Interview

By E9 Mafia

We talk with active duty Coast Guard personnel and veterans about their service careers. The Military services unlike most businesses do not conduct an exit interview. So if they won't

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How many episodes does The Exit Interview have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

The Exit Interview episodes:

September 30, 2025 Episode 21-Drew Sinclair
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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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1h 10min
July 03, 2025 Episode 20-Masks Again?
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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
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1h 10min
April 15, 2025 Episode 19-Chris Harkins
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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/

To contact the E9 Mafia email:
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Instagram:
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1h 32min
March 03, 2025 Episode 18-Heather Correll
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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

Join the Lawsuit
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Judgement against USCG
https://defendingtherepublic.org/harkins-v-united-states-opinion-and-order-press-release-january-27-2025/
To contact the E9 Mafia email:
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Instagram:
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1h 21min
January 28, 2025 Episode 17- Meghan Returns
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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/
To contact the E9 Mafia email:
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1h 5min
January 15, 2025 Episode 16-EOY Recap
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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.
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1h 11min
December 24, 2024 Episode 15-BM1 Slusher
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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/?
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1h 10min
December 10, 2024 Episode 14-BMCS Carola
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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.
To contact the E9 Mafia email:
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1h 10min
November 27, 2024 Episode 13-CWO Smith
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In this episode we discuss Command Climate, a relief for cause, and the long successful career of a CWO Colin Smith.
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1h 30min
November 13, 2024 Episode 12.5-Part 4 Suicide Prevention Month
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Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS
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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.

Siepka Ludus Strength and Conditioning
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To contact the E9 Mafia email:
[email protected]

Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview

Sponsors
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1h 19min

FAQs about The Exit Interview:

How many episodes does The Exit Interview have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.