Course Made Good

About 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 those of the United States Coast Guard or any other government agency. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute official policy guidance from the speakers nor the United States Coast Guard.

Publisher

Michael J. Ellis

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2019

Latest episode

22 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jan 2025

   #27. Waterways Commerce Cutter Acquisition with BOSN Jon Becker

   BOSN Jon Becker discusses the acquisition of the new Waterways Commerce Cutter, highlighting its advanced design and habitability improvements for those serving on inland waterways in this interview.

2. 

   25 Oct 2024

   #26. 50th Anniversary of the Cutterman Insignia - Interview with the Gold and Silver Ancient Mariners

   CDR Scott Stiker and BMCM Mike Burch share the significance of the cutterman insignia throughout their Coast Guard careers and offer advice for current and future sea-duty personnel in this interview episode.

3. 

   9 Feb 2022

   #25. Get your Captain's License now! - Interview with CDR Wescott

   CDR Jen Wescott explains how the Military to Mariner project simplifies the process for veterans to obtain a merchant mariner credential in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Course Made Good

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jon Becker
• Scott Stiker
• Mike Burch
• CDR Jen Wescott
• Lieutenant Eddie Oropeza

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

116 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.