Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

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Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast episodes

  • S3E6: Life on the Road with Lt. Dan | James Stuckmann and Mari Anne Jayme

    For more than 20 years, James Stuckmann and Mari Anne Jayme have been touring with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band. In this episode, they share how they joined Gary Sinise on a mission that grew from a small group of musicians into a movement dedicated to honoring and uplifting our nation’s heroes. From unforgettable tours around the world to behind-the-scenes stories, they reflect on the power of music, service, gratitude, and the impact of showing up for those who serve.


    Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3


    Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:

    Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation


    Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate

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    55 min
  • S3E5: 28 Minutes From Explosion to Coma | Marine Staff Sergeant Brandon Dodson

    On what was supposed to be his final mission before returning home, Brandon Dodson survived a catastrophic IED blast in Afghanistan that left him fighting for his life. In this episode, he shares the raw reality of combat, recovery, and rebuilding life after war.


    Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3


    Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:

    Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation


    Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr 9 min
  • S3E4: The Call Every Military Spouse Dreads | Jasmine Dodson

    When Marine Corps veteran Brandon Dodson was critically wounded by an IED on his fifth deployment, his wife Jasmine’s life changed in an instant. In this powerful episode, Jasmine shares her journey from Marine and military spouse to full-time caregiver - and the emotional toll that came with it.


    Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3


    Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:

    Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation


    Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min
  • S3E3: Racing Against the Rising Floodwaters | Firefighters Mike and Dakota Pritt

    When catastrophic flash flooding struck their small mountain community, father-and-son firefighters Mike and Dakota Pritt of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department answered the call—deploying swift water rescue boats to a scene unlike anything they had ever experienced. What they discovered was staggering: an elementary school submerged under rising floodwaters, with over 150 students and staff trapped inside.


    Join Cristin as she sits down with Mike and Dakota to hear their story of courage, family, community—and a firsthand look at how ordinary people rise to extraordinary moments.


    Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3


    Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:

    Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation


    Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min
  • S3E2: The Most Dangerous Call a Cop Can Take | Police Detective Katie Mendonca

    In this episode, retired Riverside police detective Katie Mendonca shares her powerful story of survival and resilience after a violent line-of-duty attack left her with severe injuries and a traumatic brain injury. From losing her voice for nearly two years to fighting her way back through recovery, Katie opens up about the challenges of healing—both seen and unseen—and how the support of the Gary Sinise Foundation helped her find her strength again.


    Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3


    Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:

    Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation


    Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min
  • S3E1: Gary Puts Cristin in the Hot Seat!

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! In the season premiere, Gary takes over the host seat (literally!) and sits down with our very own Cristin Kampsnider for a conversation about her personal service journey. From her time in the Marines to her service at GSF, this is one episode not to be missed.


    Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3


    Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:

    Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation


    Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr 21 min
  • S2E21: Gary Sinise, Why Service Never Ends
    In this special season finale, host Cristin sits down with Gary Sinise for a candid and reflective conversation about the mission, meaning, and growth of the Gary Sinise Foundation. From its humble beginnings to its impact today, Gary shares why service has always been at the heart of everything he does—and why he believes the work is never finished.
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    38 min
  • S2E20: Jason Ross, the Marine Who Beat Death…Twice
    U.S. Marine, Jason Ross, survived a catastrophic IED blast in Afghanistan that left him with less than a 2% chance to live. In this inspiring episode, Jason shares the moment everything changed, his long road through recovery, his faith and family who carried him, and the humor that kept him fighting.
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    55 min
  • S2E19: Sarah Bettencourt, The Pilot. The Para Athlete. The Marine
    In this inspiring episode, Marine Corps Captain and helicopter pilot Sarah Bettencourt shares how a rare neurological condition abruptly ended her military career and sparked a new mission. From losing mobility to becoming a five-time Para-Surfing World Champion, Sarah reveals how resilience, community, and adaptive sports helped her reclaim her life.
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    1 hr 2 min
  • S2E18: Doc Jacobs, Wounded in Combat, Unbroken in Spirit
    U.S. Navy Corpsman Doc Jacobs was serving on the front lines in Iraq when an IED explosion changed his life forever. Against all odds, Doc survived devastating injuries and the loss of both legs. But he refused to stop serving. From becoming the first amputee corpsman to redeploy, to pursuing Major League Baseball tryouts, to honoring fallen heroes through battlefield recovery missions, Doc’s story redefines courage, perseverance, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Doc opens up about the day he was injured, his long road to recovery, and how the Gary Sinise Foundation gave him a home built for healing. He shares what it means to truly live a life of service—long after the uniform comes off.
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    53 min

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Created by Gary’s late son, Mac Sinise, the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast honors those who serve through powerful conversations with military heroes, first responders, and dedicated…