Cumberland Blues
Apr 28, 202637mEp. 23S1
A paddler encounters a surprising entrapment scenario on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River.
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sportswilderness
The Safety Break
Hosted by Jack Ditty, MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 24 episodes
Where this show ranks
Episodes
24
Last ep.
14 days ago
Avg length
33m
Language
EN-US
Booking Probability™
39
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Listen Score
20
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
48
Steady cadence.
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80/ 100
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About this podcast
Whitewater rescue podcast: Stories of whitewater river rescue, accident reports and analysis, and river safety education. We can learn a lot from our mistakes, so let's help each other navigate the rivers safely. If you have a story you'd like to share (great rescues, near-misses, epic beatdowns, or other mis-adventures), send a brief description to thesafetybreak@gmail.com. We focus on non-fatal incidents only, out of respect for victims' friends and families.
sportswildernesseducation
About the host
Jack Ditty, MD hosts The Safety Break, a sports show with 24 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Beacon Village
Sep 15, 202537mEp. 22S1
Paddlers join forces to help save their neighbors trapped by the rising floodwaters of the Swannanoa River.
Blind Drop
Jul 16, 202528mEp. 21S1
A hidden strainer creates a day of carnage on Overflow Creek in Georgia.
Gambling with all the Marbles
May 27, 202533mEp. 20S1
A solo paddler encounters a hidden strainer in the spring runoff of the Beartooth Mountains of Montana.
A Conversation with Charlie Walbridge
Apr 30, 202537mEp. 19S1
Charlie Walbridge describes his career of river safety education, his work with the AW Accident Database, and recent conservation efforts involving Big Sandy Creek.
Big Splat
Apr 4, 202542mEp. 18S1
A missed roll leads to an upside down run over a waterfall, directly onto a rock. We'll discuss management of multi-system trauma in the wilderness, plus a bonus story from Jeff Snyder describing one his best screw-ups o
The Right Place at the Right Time
Dec 14, 202437mEp. 17S1
A successful live-bait rescue and resuscitation on the Green River Narrows.
Testing the Waters
Oct 30, 202438mEp. 16S1
Returning to the rivers of Western NC after Hurricane Helene.
Risk and Reward on the Russell Fork
Oct 13, 202440mEp. 15S1
A close call in an undercut rock on the Russell Fork Gorge, plus some history of the race and the annual river rendezvous.
Royally Screwed
Apr 17, 202435mEp. 14S1
A cold water immersion and entrapment on California's Royal Gorge.
The No Fall Zone
Mar 15, 202427mEp. 13S1
A high water swim on the North Fork of the Payette
We just saw it from a different point of view: Tangled up in the leash debate
Dec 14, 202337mEp. 12S1
Exploring the issue of paddleboard leash entanglement. Cover photo by Paul Clark.
The Saluda Boys, Green Race Safety, Part 4
Oct 25, 202320mEp. 11S1
A conversation with one of the legendary Green Race safety crew. Cover photo by Todd McGinnis.
The Safety Net, Green Race Safety, Part 3
Oct 20, 202324mEp. 10S1
A look at the complicated logistics of Green Race safety.
The Mental Edge: Green Race Safety, Part 2
Oct 19, 202325mEp. 9S1
Tackling the mental and physical challenges of Green Race preparation.
Go Left and Die: Green Race Safety, Part 1
Oct 13, 202324mEp. 8S1
A hard crash and entrapment during a race practice lap.
Picking Up the Pieces: Shoulder Dislocations, Part 2
Sep 30, 202323mEp. 7S1
An interview about shoulder health and rehabilitation after injury.
Up Against the Wall, a Shoulder Dislocation on the Stikine, Part 1
Sep 12, 202335mEp. 6S1
A paddler confronts a shoulder injury deep in the Canadian wilderness. All about shoulder dislocations and how to fix them.
Resurgence
May 12, 202335mEp. 5S1
A whitewater athlete finds his way back to the river after a life-changing accident.
Behind the Curtain on the Agua Azul
Mar 24, 202337mEp. 4S1
A paddler is trapped behind the curtain of a large waterfall, with no clear way to escape. After more than an hour, his friends reach him using a live bait rescue technique.
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Audience demographics
Age
18-54
Consumer type
Sports fans
Topics covered
sportswildernesseducation
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Who is the host of The Safety Break?
The Safety Break is hosted by Jack Ditty, MD. The show is categorised under sports (wilderness) and has published 24 episodes.
How many episodes does The Safety Break have?
The Safety Break has published 24 episodes.
What topics does The Safety Break cover?
The Safety Break regularly covers sports, wilderness, education. It sits in the sports category, with a wilderness focus.
Is it hard to get booked on The Safety Break?
The Safety Break is accessible for guests with genuine sports expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is The Safety Break currently accepting guest pitches?
The Safety Break hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
How long are The Safety Break episodes?
Episodes of The Safety Break average 33 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
What guest credentials does The Safety Break typically look for?
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