Recruiting the Future. Running the Distance.
In this episode of the Puddle Pirate Podcast, I sit down with Lt. Boyd, Regional Leader at Coast Guard Recruiting Headquarters, to talk about what it really takes to recruit the next generation of Coa...
27 Feb 19min
Always Ready: A Rescue Swimmer’s Call to Serve & Remember
In this episode, we sit down with AST3 Cimoli from Air Station Atlantic City, the new lead for the Aviation Workout to Remember—a powerful annual event created to honor the fallen crew of CG6535, lost...
6 Jan 16min
The Best-Kept Secret and a Cup That Changed Everything
What do 35 countries, a Coast Guard passport, and a cup of Guatemalan coffee have in common? Coffee Mike.In this episode, retired Coast Guard Chief Coffee Mike shares the story of how a little-known u...
23 Des 202554min
Who Is Puddle Pirate? | The Story Behind the Brand
In this special Small Business Saturday episode, we're answering one of the most common questions we get: "Who is Puddle Pirate?"We’re diving into how this Coast Guard-inspired brand got its start, wh...
29 Nov 202523min
A Day in the Life – Avionics Electrical Technician
Join us as we sit down with a Coast Guard Avionics Electrical Technician to get an inside look at the work that keeps our aircraft mission-ready. From troubleshooting complex systems to keeping the fl...
9 Aug 202520min
Turning Darkness Into Purpose: The Mission Behind The Mikey Foundation
In this powerful episode, we sit down with the team from The Mikey Foundation — a nonprofit born from one Coast Guard member’s personal battle and survival. What began as a story of darkness has becom...
2 Jul 202516min
From the Sea to the Stitch: The Story Behind Neilson Leather Co.
In this interview, I sit down with Johny, the active-duty Coast Guardsman behind Neilson Leather Co., to talk about his journey from serving on the water to crafting premium leather goods. We discuss ...
19 Mar 202520min
