Disaster Tough Podcast
As I Exit... The Bridge Builder, New Beginnings, and Gratitude
Aug 10, 202627 minS7
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Disaster Tough Podcast
Hosted by The Readiness Lab · society · EN
About this Podcast:
The Disaster Tough Podcast is for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our host, John Scardena is a former Federal Emergency Response Official with Type 1 response experience. He now leads Doberman Emergency Management, from which this is being recorded. Our guests are also field experts who provide their insights in our conversation based podcast. Discussions with emergency managers revolve around the entire disaster life-cycle. We provide solutions based on training and backed by data. We share experiences of emergency response and identify the lessons learned through our own version of after action reporting. This is conversation mode activated. We are known for flipping from serious to humor without warning. Try to keep up in our weekly podcasts! About Doberman Emergency Management. We provide customized plans, mitigates hazards, delivers training, and supplies emergency products to me
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What is Disaster Tough Podcast about?
The Disaster Tough Podcast is for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our host, John Scardena is a former Federal Emergency Response Official with Type 1 response experience. He now leads Doberman Emergency Management, from which this is being recorded.
Who hosts Disaster Tough Podcast?
Disaster Tough Podcast is hosted by The Readiness Lab. The show has published 252 episodes to date.
What has Disaster Tough Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "As I Exit... The Bridge Builder, New Beginnings, and Gratitude" (10 August 2026, 27 minutes), "5 Executive Problem Solving Skills For Emergency Managers" (26 June 2026, 23 minutes), and "2026 FIFA World Cup Final Prep" (28 May 2026, 23 minutes).
How often does Disaster Tough Podcast publish?
Disaster Tough Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 252 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Disaster Tough Podcast?
Booking probability for Disaster Tough Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Disaster Tough Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Disaster Tough Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Disaster Tough Podcast?
The strongest fits for Disaster Tough Podcast are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Disaster Tough Podcast has a society audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 26, 202623 minS7
What separates exceptional leaders from everyone else? It isn't intelligence, experience, or authority—it's the ability to solve the right problems. In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, we explore executive...
Episode #266
2026 FIFA World Cup Final Prep
May 28, 202623 minS7As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, emergency managers, stadium operators, law enforcement, hospitals, transportation agencies, airports, and public safety leaders are entering a critical final phase of readiness. In...
- May 26, 202643 minS7
In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena sits down with emergency management thought leader and Logista co-founder Drew Downing for a candid discussion on the future of emergency management...
- May 19, 202616 minS7
Check out more DTP content here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtplinks In this special Mother’s Day edition of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena welcomes his wife, business partner, and creative force behind the...
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Episode #264
So What? Now What? Change & Big News at FEMA
May 14, 202615 minS7In this episode of Disaster Tough Podcast, John Scardena breaks down the latest FEMA developments, including the FEMA Review Council recommendations and @Cameron Hamilton’s nomination for Senate confirmation. More...
Episode #263
Major General Kelly, US Army Corps of Engineers- Leadership, Resilience, and National Readiness
Apr 28, 202652 minS7Check out more of our content here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links In this latest episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena welcomes back Major General Jason Kelly of the United States Army Corps of...
Episode #262
Stop Guessing. Start Forecasting.
Apr 23, 202610 minS7In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, John Scardena breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in emergency management: forecasting. Moving beyond weather models and into real-world application, he...
Episode #261
War in Iran: Using ASCOPE, the Planning P, and Three-Block War to Navigate Complex Disasters
Apr 9, 202613 minS7In this episode of Disaster Tough, John Scardena explores how emergency management principles apply to modern conflict and large-scale disasters, using the war in Iran as a case study. The discussion focuses on...
Episode #260
Overcoming Pushback: A Guide To Motivation
Mar 19, 202622 minS7This episode explores what truly motivates high-performing individuals and leaders, particularly in emergency management and government environments. Moving beyond the common excuse of being “too busy,” the discussion...
- Jan 29, 202611 minS7
Looking for more content www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links In this episode, we take listeners to the eye of two converging storms shaping national headlines: a major winter snowstorm sweeping across the United States...
Episode #257
January 10, 2020: Leadership, Resilience, and Building a Mission-Driven Life | John Scardena
Jan 22, 202616 minS7looking for more DTP content and swag? www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links January 10, 2020: Leadership, Resilience, and Building a Mission-Driven Life January 10, 2020, is a defining date—not just for this podcast, but...
Episode #256
What Did the Verizon Outage Remind Us About Emergency Services? | Thursday Thoughts with John
Jan 15, 202611 minS7DTP Content & Swag: www.threadinesslab.com/dtp-links Show Summary In this short-format Thursday episode of Disaster Tough, John reflects on recent technology disruptions—including the Verizon outage—and what they signal...
- Jan 13, 202652 minS7
Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Leadership Forged in War: Drones, Ukraine & Combat Medicine with Travis Kaufman What does leadership look like when courage, skill, and...
- Jan 5, 202640 minS6
Looking for more DTP Content? Click here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Major Endorsements Impulse Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals https://www.impulsekits.com Doberman Emergency Management...
Episode #253
John Badger | Grounded Boots Relief
Dec 23, 202539 minS6Looking for more DTP Content? Click here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Grounded Boots Relief: https://groundedbootsrelief.org Major Endorsements Impulse Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals...
- Dec 16, 202545 minS6
Looking for more DTP Content? Check out our website at: www.threadinesslab.com/dtp-links Promo Code: DISASTERTOUGHPODCAST Link: https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywco *First 10 users get this extended director's...
Episode #251
Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels | Former Chief & Commanding General | U.S. Army Reserve Command
Dec 2, 202550 minS6Looking for more DTP Content? Check out our website at: www.threadinesslab.com/dtp-links In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena sits down with LTG (Ret.) Dr. Jody Daniels, former Chief of Army...
Episode #250
John Scardena | 250 Episodes Later: How the Sauce Was Made — Building The Disaster Tough Podcast
Nov 26, 202530 minS6Looking for more DTP Content? Check us our here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links For the 250th episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena turns the mic on himself to share three core lessons that have...
- Nov 18, 202540 minS6
Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links DTP Season 6, EP 249 In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena welcomes Stephanie DeLorenzo, emergency management...
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George Siegal
award winning documentary filmmaker, Move the World Films, Inc.
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Chris Ellis
Media Manager, BBC Radio Nottingham ice hockey correspondent and Freesports EIHL reporter, Chris Ellis Consulting and Coaching
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Lauren Taylor
Assistant Professor in the Division of Healthcare Delivery Sciences and the Division of Medical Ethics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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Pete Gaynor
Vice President - Resiliency and Disaster Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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