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Ep 077 | My Interview on “The Game” | Throwback from 2012

November 9, 2020 By Thad Forester

Throwback to my interview with Mick Gillispie and Ryan Fowler on “The Game” radio show in February 2012.

Mick has been a big supporter of The Mark Forester Foundation since its inception. And in this interview we cover many topics surrounding Mark’s education, time in military, final battle, The American Fallen Soldiers Project, fundraisers and Mark’s foundation.

As you’ll hear in my intro, I’m having a difficult time interviewing lately, but have people with compelling stories lined up. It’s all a matter of time, and right now, our family is having to constantly “recalibrate”.

Here are links to what we discussed today:

Bama Gone but Not Forgotten – Thomas “Jake” Jaichner

An American Hero Comes Home – Major Troy Gilbert

The American Fallen Soldiers Project – Univ of Alabama

Lifetime’s “Coming Home”

Tennessee Smokies Honor Mark

JAG 28 Memorial Birthday Walk

Follow Mick at:

Bama Insider

Cubs TV

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Episode 002 – Michael Andrew, founder of Red Lightning, author, and natural disaster volunteer

May 30, 2016 By Thad Forester

Michael working in Japan
Michael working in Japan

This week I talk with my good friend Mike about his volunteer work. He’s a photography instructor by profession, but his most rewarding work is traveling the globe when massive natural disasters occur. He shares why this work is so fulfilling despite his life being threatened multiple times, details about his extended stays in Haiti, Nepal, Japan, and shorter relief efforts in the southern US.

He also shares his failed businesses, financial struggles and the fruits of his service.  He has a “go-bag” and is always ready to leave within 24 hrs of disaster.  He gives us some tips of what tools he travels with and what’s in his go-bag.

As an adult, he has never worked for someone else to live.  He’s always been an entrepreneur and after many years has found financial stability.  We went a little long today, but there was so much information that needed to be covered.  We still had to cut it short.  After listening, you’ll understand why he is a Patriot to the Core.

Learn more about Mike and his work at:

www.redlightning.com

www.michaelthemaven.com

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