The Readiness Lab

Disaster Tough Podcast

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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...

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Emergency Management in Dynamic Populations with University of Kentucky's Sarah Razor 16.04.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!  #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices American humorist, Sam Levenson once wrote, "Don't watch the clock; do what it does.  Keep going." This week's guest on the Disaster Tough Podcast, Sarah Razor ha...

Interview with Michelle Cechowski 09.04.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!  #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices An author once wrote, "Doing one thing at a time is a recipe for a life that won't keep up with your dreams." Emergency Manager, and master multitasker, Michelle...

Special Webinar w/ Former FEMA Administrator, Pete Gaynor 02.04.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!  #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices Former Acting DHS Secretary Pete Gaynor recently joined The Readiness Lab Podcast Crew on March 15th to talk about Leading During Crisis, his masterclass course i...

American Optics - Interview with National Security Strategist, Judd Mahfouz 26.03.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices  --- "Relationships are the center of gravity." This quote from Judd Mahfouz from this week's Disaster Tough Podcast lives up to its name as he and host, John Scar...

Interview with Cori Smith of Wells Fargo 19.03.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices  --- Why wait until a disaster happens to learn the vulnerabilities in your emergency response processes?  Instead, current best practices in Emergency Management...

Amazon's Disaster Relief Program: Delivering When It Matters Most with Abe Diaz 12.03.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices  --- The quality of a company's logistics often determines the difference between winning and losing in the business world.   Over the past two decades, Amazon has...

I Could Have Saved Everyone In Pompeii with These EM Skills 29.02.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- In this episode of the Disaster Tale Podcast, host John Scardena shares a detailed exploration of Pompeii, focusing on the ancient city's rich history, the dev...

Sneak Peak Into Leading During Crisis with Pete Gaynor 15.02.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- The discussion with Pete Gaynor centers on his leadership course titled "Leading During Crisis," focusing on key aspects individuals can learn to enhance their...

2023 After Action Review with John Scardena 02.02.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- It's been said, "Life can only be understood backward; but it must be lived forwards. "In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena recaps...

Keeping Things Cool with David Ronsen, President of Acela, Inc. 23.01.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- “Pivoting is not the end of the disruption process, but the next leg of your journey”. David Ronsen of Acela, Inc. knows this concept all too well as he contin...

JetBlue’s Innovative Approach to Business Continuity - Interview with Penny Neferis 16.01.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- “Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.” While the origin of this quote continues to be debated, leadership at JetBlue Airlines took this advice and “flew” with...

Helping the People Who Help People - Interview with EM Expert Brad Milliken 09.01.2024

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- “Why do bad things happen? What are we doing about it?” Such questions and others set the stage for another enlightening and informative episode of the Disaste...

A Year of Innovation & Grit with Zack Borst 31.12.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, alongside Zack Borst from EM Weekly, we've really pushed the envelope in 2023 at The Readiness Lab. We launched...

Be Cool, Not Cold, for Christmas 22.12.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! Donate to the National Center For Urban Operations fundraiser here: www. NCUO.net #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena shares a re...

How Innovation & Grit Creates Solutions with NYC EM Interagency Coordination - with Doug Bainton 12.12.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #emergencyservices --- In this episode of the "Disaster Forecast" podcast, host John Scardena interviews Doug Bainton, a New York firefighter and NYC Emergency Management Citywide In...

Comparing Air Force EM To University EM with for. Airman, Deputy Dir. Vanessa Flores 06.12.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Boost the Signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content! The Bio of UCI Emergency Management Deputy Director, Vanessa Flores who is a former member of the United States Airforce: Vanessa Flores holds a distinguished career in emergency management. With over 11 years of dedicated service...

East Coast vs West Coast in EM with PBEM Director Shad Ahmed 29.11.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #risinggeneration #emergencyservices --- Whether it’s earthquakes and wildfires on the west coast, tornadoes on the plains, tropical storms and hurricanes in the south, or major snowstorms in the northeast, Emergency Managers have to be ready for a variety of d...

The Five I’s of Gaza with Military Expert, Director Chris De Ruyter 22.11.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #risinggeneration #emergencyservices --- Protecting urban populations is a major principle of Emergency Management, especially considering the turmoil happening in the world in Gaza and Ukraine. For that reason, the Disaster Tough Podcast is talking to Chris De...

There Is No Such Thing As Balance 13.11.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #risinggeneration #emergencyservices --- The podcast emphasizes several key points about prioritizing tasks, especially in the context of emergency management: Distinction between Urgent and Important Tasks : It's crucial to differentiate between tasks that are...

Improving Readiness Through Risk Assessment with Barry Moss 24.10.2023

Keep our podcast live – sign up with us: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership Skills and knowledge gained through experience translate to any situation. It’s the information that changes. As a risk assessment expert, Barry Moss believes that the skills he has learned over the years can be applied to any emergency situation. From the British Military, to...

Mastering Emotions in the Media Spotlight with Prescott Nadeau 19.10.2023

Keep our podcast live – sign up with us: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership In an insightful discussion, the importance of managing one's emotions during high-stress situations was emphasized. Highlighting the significance of effective communication strategies, the conversation shed light on how adults can navigate intense emotional outbreaks, ensurin...

Looking forward to the National US&R Conference with Chief Walt Lewis 10.10.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #emergencyservices #l3harris “If you have a problem, we’ll go out.” This statement made on this week’s Disaster Tough Podcast by Chief Walt Lewis is one that Urban Search and Rescue Workers live by every day. With the National Urban Search & Rescue Conferen...

Interview with Richard Danforth, CEO of Genasys 03.10.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #emergencyservices #L3Harris Effective communication in an emergency is imperative. What if we told you there are companies working to make sure that communication is so strategically pinpointed, that those in imminent danger receive the exact information they...

Stop Getting Schooled By Disaster: 3 Tips to Improve School Readiness 26.09.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #emergencyservices #L3Harris #Hurricane #HurricanResponder For most of you, it's been at least a month since you finished the necessary steps to send your kids back to school. However, do you know what policies and procedures your child's school district has in...

Six Lessons Learned From the Maui Wildfires 05.09.2023

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links There are five lessons from the Hawaii Wildfile response - Mass notifications matter, and they mattered in Maui Wildfires this summer. Sirens are just noise makers, don’t get stuck in the policy vs application issue Maybe the sirens could be heard indoors- at least try People are smarter than you think, if they see a raging fire,...

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