Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

Join Cristin as she sits down with U.S. Army COL Greg Gadson who shares his incredible journey following the loss of both legs in an IED explosion in Iraq. From the football field to the battlefield to the big screen, Greg opens up about healing without hate, finding purpose in pain, and living each day with presence, peace, and a passion to give back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Join Cristin as she sits down with Mike O’Dell and Tom Spooner, the warriors behind Warriors Heart. After years of combat, addiction, and personal loss, Mike and Tom turned their deepest wounds into a powerful mission of hope and healing. Warriors Heart is a defender-focused sanctuary where veterans and first responders rediscover purpose, connection, and find strength through healing. See Privacy...

Join Cristin as she sits down with award winning Country artist Craig Morgan who opens up about his faith, military service, grief, and purpose. From the battlefield to the biggest stages in the world, Craig shares his incredible story and how music helped him turn personal tragedy into healing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Join Cristin for a powerful conversation with U.S. Army Ranger (Ret.) and GSF Ambassador Mike Schlitz, as he reflects on what service and sacrifice truly mean — and shares the story of meeting Gary Sinise for the first time. From the battlefield and the bonds that are created in service to something greater than oneself, Mike’s story is one of resilience, gratitude, and a continuing passion to do...

In this special Memorial Day episode of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast, founder Gary Sinise joins Cristin on-site in Washington, D.C. to reflect on the true meaning of service and sacrifice. Recorded during Memorial Day weekend, Gary shares powerful insights on honoring our fallen heroes, what this day means to him, and how his late son Mac's music was featured at the National Memorial Day Con...

In this episode of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast, in honor of Mac Sinise, Cristin sits down with filmmaker Jake Rademacher—producer and director of Brothers at War and Brothers After War. Jake shares the emotional journey of watching his brothers deploy to combat zones, the impact of their return, and how their service inspired him to capture the military experience through film. This powerfu...

Welcome to the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! Join Cristin and guest Vincent K. Brooks, a retired Four-Star General. General Brooks made history as the first African American to be named First Captain in the history of West Point. He then embarked on a 40-year career which took him all across the globe. Today he serves on the Board of Directors for the Gary Sinise Foundation as its Vice Chairman....

Welcome to the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! Join Cristin and guest Patty Horoho, retired Lt. General and former U.S. Army Surgeon General. Patty spent 33 years in the U.S Army, blazing a trail as the first nurse and first woman to serve as the U.S. Army Surgeon General. Today she is a key member of the Board of Directors of the Gary Sinise Foundation and is a tireless advocate for female vetera...

Mac interviews his father, Gary Sinise, in a delightful father & son sit-down to discuss everything from music to mission with hilarious and touching anecdotes all along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! Join Cristin and guest Ken Falke, retired Navy Master Chief and founder of Boulder Crest Foundation. Ken served 21 years in the Navy as an EOD tech. Today, he fosters post-traumatic growth for our defenders through his work at Boulder Crest. Listen in as Ken shares his extraordinary journey of service, leadership, and healing. To find out more about t...

In the inaugural episode of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast, Mac speaks with Kip Perry, our longtime video producer, about seeing firsthand the mission’s impact from behind the camera. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast! Join host Cristin Kampsnider as she sits down with retired U.S. Army Major General Clay Hutmacher. After serving for 40 years in uniform, Clay now uses the leadership skills he learned as a Special Ops commander to serve the children of fallen special operations personnel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Join Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast host, Cristin Bartter (with a surprise visit from Gary Sinise), as she sits down at Disney World with two amazing moms, Monda Anderson and Corcynthia Williams, who both lost their beloved heroes in service to our great nation. This special episode was shot on scene at 2024's Snowball Express, Disney in December, annual event, where Gary and the GSF team welcomed...

Join GSF Podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with Army Captain (ret) Leslie Smith to discuss her amazing story of struggle, scars, and perseverance. As an Army public affairs officer deployed to Bosnia, Leslie developed a blood clotting disorder suddenly that left her fighting for her life. After losing her left leg and portions of her sight, she has become a champion for wounded, ill...

Join Gary Sinise Foundation podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with an incredible warrior and patriot, Joshua Hargis. Josh is a former US Army Ranger and member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment with whom he deployed four times. During combat operations in Afghanistan on his last deployment, while serving as a K9 handler, Josh lost both legs in an explosion during an attack on his uni...

Join Gary Sinise Foundation podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with Gary and musical composer Oliver Schnee to celebrate and remember Gary's son, Mac Sinise, and the upcoming release of Mac's album, Resurrection and Revival Part 2. To preorder Mac Sinise's album Resurrection and Revival Part 2, please visit: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/announcing-part-two-of-mac-sinise-resurr...

Join Gary Sinise Foundation podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with former Army soldier Jason Tabansky, an incomplete tetraplegic, who recently won the GOLD MEDAL for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. His incredible story of perseverance and resilience cannot be missed. In 2021, Gary Sinise was honored to provide Jason with a custom, specially adapted smart home for his fam...

Join Gary Sinise Foundation podcast host, Cristin Bartter, as she sits down with one of our nations most severely wounded heroes, Bryan Anderson. Bryan, a U.S Army veteran and long time friend of Gary Sinise, is the epitome of courage and resilience, who is not defined by his injuries and lives his life to the fullest.  To learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation and its support to our nation’s...

Join Cristin as she sits down with Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis and his wife, Dixie. Sammy shares what it means to receive the military’s highest honor and how he and Dixie strive to educate and inspire the next generation of Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Cristin as she sits down with two of New York’s bravest, retired FDNY Firefighters Danny Prince and Mike Hyland. In this special episode, Danny and Mike share their experiences following the devastating terrorist attacks of 9/11 and how they continue to honor the memories of those lost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Join Cristin as we welcome Ginger Gilbert Ravella, widow of American hero Troy Gilbert. Ginger shares her grief journey as the surviving parent to five children who were all under the age of 9 at the time of Troy’s death, and how an unexpected friendship with a Hollywood actor helped change the course of her life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Join Cristin Bartter and Gary Sinise Foundation Ambassador Travis Mills as he shares about his life changing injury, moving forward after the loss of his limbs and how he gives back to his fellow veterans through the Travis Mills Foundation. They also discuss Travis’s new book, Bounce Back: 12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Join Cristin Bartter and Gary Sinise’s daughters, Sophie and Ella, as they share about growing up in Hollywood, their family’s passion for service, the growth of the Gary Sinise Foundation, and what the mission means to them. They also share about the loss of their brother Mac, plus many behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

In this episode we sit with our founder, Gary Sinise, to talk all things mission, the loss of his son, and the launch of Mac’s album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.