Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

S3E5: 28 Minutes From Explosion to Coma

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 [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3] Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation: Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation [https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/ [https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation [https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation] Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S3E4: The Call Every Military Spouse Dreads

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 [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3] Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation: Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation [https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/ [https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation [https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation] Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S3E3: Racing Against the Rising Floodwaters

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 [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3] Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation: Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation [https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/ [https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation [https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation] Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S3E2: The Most Dangerous Call a Cop Can Take

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 [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3] Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation: Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation [https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/ [https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation [https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation] Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

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 [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3] Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation: Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation [https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundation] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/ [https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation [https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundation] Make a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate [https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].