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.

Episode 3: Gary Sinise

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.

Episode 2: Gary Sinise

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.

Episode 1: Kip Perry

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. 

Episode 4: Gary’s daughters, Sophie & Ella

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.

Episode 5: Travis Mills

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.

Episode 6: Ginger Ravella

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.

Episode 7: Remembering 9/11 - NYC Firefighters Danny Prince & Mike Hyland

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.

Episode 8: Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis and his wife, Dixie

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 military, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org

Episode 9: Wounded US Army Hero Bryan Anderson

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 family to live in, mortgage free. As Gary says, "While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more."

To find out more about the Gary Sinise Foundation's support to severely wounded heroes, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org

GSF Podcast Ep 10: He FOUGHT for America and now won GOLD for TEAM USA!

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-resurrection-and-revival

The GSF podcast was first created by Mac and now carries on his legacy by offering stories of the heroes that walk among us. To find out more about the Gary Sinise Foundation's support the military, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org

GSF Podcast Ep 11: Gary Sinise and Oliver Schnee

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 unit. Four Rangers died that same night, another Ranger also suffered amputations, and Josh lost his working dog, Jany. His story of grit, perseverance and unwavering love for country cannot be missed.

Rangers Lead the Way!

To find out more about the Gary Sinise Foundation and its support to the military, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org

GGSF Podcast Ep 12: Heroic US Army Ranger, Joshua Hargis on Resilience and Patriotism

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 and injured veterans. 
 
 To find out more about the Gary Sinise Foundation's support to the military, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org 

GSF Podcast Ep 13: Army Veteran Repurposes Her Scars to Heal Others

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 thousands of family members just like Monda and Corcynthia for a pre-holiday experience to remember and share together.

GSF Podcast Ep 14: Two Surviving Moms Remember their HEROES with JOY

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.

GSF Podcast Ep 15: Major General Clay Hutmacher, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command

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 the Gary Sinise Foundation's programs, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org

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