In Their Boots - podcast cover

In Their Boots

Brave New Foundation
IN THEIR BOOTS is a compelling new magazine show about the dramatic impact the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having on us - the people here at home. The show will feature our Iraq and Afghanistan service men and women and their families in stories and situations that have universal appeal.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

In Their Boots: Season 1

A look back at the people, interviews, and press coverage of In Their Boots' first season on the web.

Mar 03, 20093 min

In Their Boots: Holiday Special

Dorine Kenney lost her only child Jacob to the Iraq war. Eleven days after Jacob's death, on his 29th birthday, Dorine sent a care package to one of her son's friends still serving in Iraq. This single act spawned The Jacob's Light Foundation, an organization to honor her son and care for those still fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our host Jan Bender interviews Dorine. More at InTheirBoots.com.

Dec 18, 200825 min

In Their Boots: Episode 23

A Marine Reservist, Cpl. Jeffrey Lucey, seeks help from the Veterans Administration to heal his invisible wounds, but his condition worsens, his medical needs go un-met, and he ultimately takes his own life. Our host Jan Bender interviews Jeffrey's father Kevin and Paul Sullivan from Veterans for Common Sense.

Dec 12, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 22

A Marine Reservist, Cpl. Jeffrey Lucey, seeks help from the Veterans Administration to heal his invisible wounds, but his condition worsens, his medical needs go un-met, and he ultimately takes his own life. Our host Jan Bender interviews Jeffrey's mother Joyce and Dr. Judith Broder from The Soldiers Project.

Dec 04, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 21

Featuring "Angie's Story", in which an Iraq veteran drives halfway across the country to confront her PTSD - a painful combination of military sexual trauma and combat stress. Our host Jan Bender interviews Sgt. Angie Peacock and Sexual Assault Counselor Smita Satiani.

Nov 20, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 20

In the Veterans Day Special we meet John Lujan, Mark Little and the women of the "Finding Your Voice" veterans retreat. Our host Jan Bender interviews John Lujan, Tia Christopher and Mark Little.

Nov 12, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 19

Chapter 2 of "Beyond Basic Training." Jan Bender interviews Kevin Randolph and David Leonard from The Salvation Army.

Nov 06, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 18

Chapter 1 of "Beyond Basic Training." Jan Bender interviews Elise Randolph and Gracie Broll.

Oct 30, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 17

Chapter 2 of "When He Came Home." Jan Bender interviews Sgt. Richard Massimino and Dr. April Groff from the VA.

Oct 23, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 16

Chapter 1 of "When He Came Home." Jan Bender interviews Natasha Massimino and Dr. Judith Broder from The Soldiers Project.

Oct 16, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 15

Chapter 2 of "A Good Cause." Jan Bender interviews young volunteers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Oct 09, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 14

Chapter 1 of "A Good Cause." Jan Bender interviews young volunteers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Oct 02, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 13

Chapter 3 of "We Regret to Inform You." Led by Taryn Davis, a group of young military widows band together in a new peer support network called the American Widow Project. Jan Bender holds a special in-studio interview with the women of the AWP.

Sep 25, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 12

Led by Taryn Davis, a group of young military widows band together in a new peer support network called the American Widow Project. Chapter 2.

Sep 18, 200828 min

In Their Boots: Episode 11

Led by Taryn Davis, a group of young military widows band together in a new peer support network called the American Widow Project. Episode 11 aired September 10, 2008 with special guests Taryn Davis and James Sheeler.

Sep 11, 200829 min

In Their Boots: Episode 10

Ever since Jerry Cortinas was seriously injured in the line of duty, his wife Celina has helped him slowly readjust to civilian life. Guests Jerry Cortinas and Brenda Kecskes call in via webcam.

Sep 04, 200835 min

In Their Boots: Episode 9

In this Episode we meet Jerry Cortinas, a former Green Beret who was severely injured in the line of duty. Our host Jan Bender interviews Jerry and Lonnie C. Moore from the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Office.

Aug 28, 200833 min

In Their Boots: Episode 8

Amanda Raymond and her husband, Gary, prepare their family and their lives for his upcoming tour in Iraq.With Special guests: Gary Raymond, live from Iraq! Dr. Judith Broder - Director - The Soldiers Project

Aug 22, 200835 min

In Their Boots: Episode 7

Amanda Raymond and her husband, Gary, prepare their family and their lives for his upcoming tour in Iraq.

Aug 14, 200833 min

In Their Boots: Episode 5

Featuring the Real Story "Hero's Welcome: Chapter 1" and special guests Domonicque Tatum, US Army Infantryman; Mary Tatum Chappell, Domonicque's mother; and Floyd "Shad" Meshad, National Veterans Foundation.

Aug 01, 200839 min

Highlighs: Episodes 3 & 4: In Their Boots

Review of the past two episodes following and talking to Kim Roy, an army wife awaiting her husbands return from Afghanistan. Guests, including Kim's husband Justin Roy, call in via live webcam for discussion and questions. Log on to www.intheirboots.com to learn more about this and many other amazing stories.

Jul 25, 20083 min

Highlights: Episodes 1 & 2: In Their Boots

A review of the premiere and follow up episodes of the new live webcast "In Their Boots." Rosie Babin and her son Alan give us a glimpse into their life in "Beating The Odds" chapters 1 and 2. Guest callers, along with the subjects themselves, log on via video webcam for live discussion.Log on to www.intheirboots.com to learn more about this and many other amazing stories.

Jul 25, 20082 min

In Their Boots: Episode 4

Featuring the Real Story "Homecoming: Chapter 2" and special guests Justin Roy, Captain in the US Army; and Virginia Ruehrwein from Armed Services YMCA, San Diego.

Jul 24, 200837 min

In Their Boots: Episode 3

Featuring the Real Story "Homecoming: Chapter 1" and special guests Kimberly Roy, Army Wife; Desiree Snowden, formerly of the Family Readiness Group; Kelly Hruska, National Military Family Association.

Jul 17, 200840 min

In Their Boots: Episode 2

Featuring the Real Story "Beating the Odds: Chapter 2" and special guests Alan Babin, Christy Babin, Sandy Trombetta (VA National Winter Sports Clinic) and Adrian Atizado (Disabled American Veterans).

Jul 17, 200844 min

In Their Boots: Episode 1

Featuring the Real Story "Beating the Odds: Chapter 1" and special guests Rosie Babin, Bo Rollins (Paralyzed Veterans of America) and Brenda Murdough (American Pain Foundation).

Jul 17, 200839 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android