Course Made Good
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Course Made Good
The only podcast focused on the experiences and careers of cuttermen in the United States Coast Guard. Hosted by BMCM M. J. Ellis, USCG (Ret.) The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Course Made Good podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent t...
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27 টি এপিসোড#27. Waterways Commerce Cutter Acquisition with BOSN Jon Becker
Join me as I have an engaging conversation with BOSN Jon Becker, the sponsor's representative for the new Waterways Commerce Cutter acquisition. This...
#26. 50th Anniversary of the Cutterman Insignia - Interview with the Gold and Silver Ancient Mariners
We're back!!!!!! Welcome to the relaunch of the Course Made Good podcast! I couldn't stay away any longer and can't wait to bring you sea stories, new...
#25. Get your Captain's License now! - Interview with CDR Wescott
Have you ever wanted to obtain your merchant mariner credential (captain's license) but found the process too confusing or too expensive? Perhaps you'...
#24. It's time we had a talk about the BM rating
I think it's time we had a chat. An open and honest discussion about issues affecting morale and job satisfaction in the BM rating. With nearly 300 va...
#23. Annual Discussion with the BM Assignment Officers
Join me as I sit down for what has become an annual tradition - a discussion about assignments with the BM Assignment Officers! BOSN Tessier and BOSN...
#22. OIC Review Board Reference Guide and Program Overview
All about the Officer in Charge Review Boards! This episode contains audio from a Facebook live presentation to the FB OIC Study Group on 26AUG21. Joi...
#21. Interview with BMCM Kirk McKay, Ancient Keeper
In this episode we sit down for a chat with BMCM Kirk McKay as he closes out a remarkable thirty year career as a surfman. Master Chief McKay served f...
#20. Nav Brief #2 - State of the Boatswain's Mate Rating
We close out 2020 with podcast #20, Nav Brief #2 - State of the BM rating. There are so many things to pass to you that have happened over the past se...
#19. Unit Spotlight - Maritime Safety and Security Team Miami
Every so often an interaction with my fellow Boatswain's Mates leaves me so inspired I wish I could start my whole career over again. This was one of...
#18. Parental Leave Program with BMCS Theresa Joyce
Join me as I sit down with BMCS Theresa Joyce of Personnel Service Center to discuss the Parental Leave Program. This program ensures our shipmates ca...
#17. Roundtable discussion with the BM Assignment Officers
I recently met with BOSN Seymour and BOSN Brown from the BM assignment shop for a recap of AY20 and a look ahead at AY21. We then had a wide ranging d...
#16. Physical and emotional resilience during a pandemic with Dr. Jeff Holguin, PhD.
Dr. Jeff Holguin, PhD. takes a quick break from his work as the Operational Fire Psychology Director for Lacey Fire District in Washington State to ta...
#15. All about the Master Chief Advancement Panel
The Master Chief Advancement Panel represents the most significant revision to our enlisted advancement processes in decades. In this episode I sit do...
#14. Interview with two BM Company Commanders
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Company Commander at Training Center Cape May? We go behind the scenes with two of the best! BM1 Doug Cu...
#13. Interview with BM2 Sydney Adams, CGC ESCANABA
How does a BM2 get certified as an underway officer of the deck on a 270' WMEC? Listen in on my conversation with BM2 Adams to find out! We discuss li...
#12. What's it like being stationed in Sault Ste Marie, MI???
Orders to D9?!? How do I explain this to my spouse? What's there to do for single folks? Will I have to live in an igloo?
In this episode, we an...
#11. Enlisted Evaluation System with LCDR Vanden Heuvel, BM1 Dailey, and BMCS Silvoy
Ever wondered what you're supposed to be writing in the future potential block? Why are there character limits? And why can't we use gender pronouns a...
#10. Merchant Mariner Credentialing with CMC Ed Lewis
This episode we are joined by CMC Ed Lewis, the Command Master Chief for the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, for a high-level discussion on wha...
#9. Interview with BM2 Kodi Curles, Surfman, National Motor Lifeboat School
In this episode we are joined by our newest surfman, BM2 Kodi Curles, an instructor at the National Motor Lifeboat School. Listen in as she talks abou...
#8. A conversation about mental health with Dr. Jeff Holguin, PhD.
I am joined in this episode by Dr. Jeff Holguin, PhD; a clinical psychologist and former Coast Guardsman for a far-reaching conversation about mental...
#7. Interview with the BM Assignment Officers
The episode you've been waiting for is here! This week I sat down with BOSN Stone and BOSN Radakovich to get answers to many of your questions and tal...
#6. Interview with the BM "A" School staff leadership
In this episode we are on location at Boat Forces and Cutter Operations at CG Training Center Yorktown, VA. I am joined by the BM "A" School Chief, BM...
#5. Nav Brief Episode 1 - Taking a Fix
Join me as we throttle back and discuss some of the very important issues faces our rating. In the first installment of the Nav Brief series, we take...
#4. Interview with BMCM Shawn Hoefling - Outgoing BM RFMC
Listen in as BMCM Hoefling and I talk about our relief week and the lessons he's learned over an outstanding five year run as the Boatswain's Mate Rat...
#3. Interview with BM2 Ben Lind - CG Elite Male Athlete of the Year
Join me as I talk with BM2 Lind about his amazing accomplishments and the importance of physical fitness in our line of work. We discuss how to start...
#2. Interview with BM1 Nick McGowen - Facebook OIC Study Group
Join me as I talk with BM1 Nick McGowen about the OIC Study Group he and BM1 Garrett Dailey created on Facebook and learn how it may revolutionize the...
#1: We're underway!
In the first episode of Course Made Good, join me, the incoming Boatswain's Mate Rating Force Master Chief, BMCM Michael Ellis, to discuss how my care...