About this Podcast:
Each episode tells the story of a different natural disaster and its aftermath. Hosts Paul and Josiah have several years’ experience working and volunteering on disaster recovery programs worldwide – but only Paul knows what the topic will be before the episode starts.We hope to educate, entertain, and spread appreciation for the power of natural disasters, the process of recovery, and the impact a disaster can have on the community where it strikes.
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What is The Disaster Response about?
Each episode tells the story of a different natural disaster and its aftermath. Hosts Paul and Josiah have several years’ experience working and volunteering on disaster recovery programs worldwide, but only Paul knows what the topic will be before the episode starts.
What has The Disaster Response covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Announcement" (23 March 2026, 11 minutes), "021. The Granite Mountain Hotshots (2013)" (1 November 2025, 136 minutes), and "020. Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan (2013)" (30 September 2025, 89 minutes).
How often does The Disaster Response publish?
The Disaster Response publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 119 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Disaster Response?
Booking probability for The Disaster Response is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Disaster Response requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Disaster Response's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Disaster Response?
The strongest fits for The Disaster Response are Courts, Police & Public Safety and Environmental Agencies. The Disaster Response has a history audience.
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The Disaster Response is a history podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Nov 1, 20252h 16mS2
<p>The Granite Mountain Hotshots tackle three fires near Prescott, AZ.</p><p><br></p><p>00:01:32 Introduction </p><p>00:11:10 Hotshottin' </p><p>00:47:22 The Doce Fire </p><p>01:02:20 The Yarnell Hill Fire...
Episode #8
020. Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan (2013)
Sep 30, 20251h 29mS2<p>A tropical storm devastates the Philippine islands of Leyte & Samar.</p><p><br></p><p>00:01:30 Introduction</p><p>00:05:02 Typhoon Yolanda </p><p>00:37:22 Reconstruction</p><p>01:05:10 Preparedness & the Climate...
Episode #7
019. The Great Hunger (1845-1852)
Aug 28, 20251h 24mS2<p>Josiah & Paul discuss The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine.</p><p><br></p><p>Our Instagram - Our Patreon</p>
Episode #6
018. The London Smog (1952)
Jul 22, 20251h 53mS2<p>A killer fog rolls through London.</p><p><br></p><p>00:01:30 - Introduction</p><p>00:07:50 - Pea Soup</p><p>01:00:21 - The Killer Fog</p><p>01:24:17 - The Clean Air Acts & Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>Our Instagram...
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- May 25, 20252h 29mS2
<p>January 12, 1888 is a bad time to be on your way home from school as Paul & Josiah discuss their most chilling story yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:01:20 - Introduction</p><p>00:08:40 - Walter</p><p>00:18:23...
- Apr 28, 20252h 45mS2
<p>Paul & Josiah discuss the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded.</p><p><br></p><p>00:01:24 Introduction</p><p>00:09:00 The Eruption of Mt. Tambora</p><p>00:30:30 Background</p><p>00:45:07...
Episode #3
015. The Great Bhola Cyclone (1970)
Mar 28, 20252h 52mS2<p>Paul & Josiah discuss the deadliest tropical cyclone of all time, and the genocide that happened because of it.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:01:57 Introduction</p><p>00:12:48 Disaster</p><p>00:25:52...
Episode #2
014. El Niño Costero (2017)
Feb 26, 20252h 39mS2<p>Cat and Josiah discuss the El Niño costero of 2017.</p><p><br /></p><p>Our Instagram • Our Patreon • Photos & Sources</p>
Episode #1
013. The San Francisco Earthquake (1906)
Jan 27, 20252h 7mS2<p>Paul & Josiah discuss the San Franciso Earthquake of 1906.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast</p> <p><br></p> <p>Instagram: @thedisasterresponse</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sources...
Episode #12
012. The Polar Vortex (2014)
Dec 16, 20241h 37mS1<p>Josiah & Paul spend a snowy winter holiday discussing a snowy winter disaster.</p> <p>This will be the last episode of 2024. Thank you so much for listening and supporting our podcast! Next year, we’re moving to a...
Episode #11
011. The Great Johnstown Flood (1889)
Dec 4, 20242h 24mS1<p>Paul, Josiah and a surprise special guest discuss the Johnstown flood of 1889.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Images Referenced:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Image 1: Title “Johnstown Flood” at...
Episode #10
010. Hurricane Harvey (2017)
Nov 18, 20242h 28mS1<p>Paul & Josiah talk about the first of 2017's hurricane trifecta. Texas gets record breaking rain, chemicals combust, and Trump issues a pardon. Also, baseball happens. Our Patreon...
Episode #9
009. The Haiti Earthquake (2010), Part 2
Nov 6, 20241h 10mS1<p>Paul & Josiah wrap up discussion of one of the most impactful earthquakes in history. Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse</p>...
Episode #9
009. The Haiti Earthquake (2010), Part 1
Nov 4, 20241h 52mS1<p>Paul & Josiah discuss a very short event with a very long impact.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We're on Instagram...
Episode #8
008. The Tri-State Tornado (1925)
Oct 21, 20242h 3mS1<p>If you feel it, chase it! Paul & Josiah aren't in Kansas anymore; instead, they're chasing the USA's deadliest tornado across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>NVOAD: https://www.nvoad.org/</p>...
Episode #7
007. The Great Fire of London (1666)
Oct 7, 20242h 17mS1<p>Paul & Josiah hop across the pond to discuss an apocalyptic nightmare with a shockingly low death toll.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>To donate or assist in Hurricane Helene recovery, go to www.nvoad.org</p> <p><br /></p>...
Episode #6
006. Mt. St. Helens (1980)
Sep 23, 20241h 49mS1<p>Paul & Josiah discuss the most famous volcanic eruption of the modern era.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Spirit Lake Outflow Project: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/giffordpinchot/landmanagement/?cid=fseprd488792</p>...
Episode #5
005. Hurricane Dorian (2019)
Sep 9, 20241h 58mS1<p>Paul & Josiah discuss their first hurricane.</p> <p><br></p> <p>National Hurricane Center homepage: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml</p> <p><br></p> <p>Our Patreon...
Episode #4
004. The Camp Fire (2018)
Aug 26, 20241h 58mS1<p>Paul & Josiah enter the 21st century by discussing a devastating California wildfire.</p> <p> Frank's book: https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/dont-thank-god-thank-the-crash-test-dummies-that-came-before-you</p>...
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