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What If No One Answered The Call

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What If No One Answered the Call is a powerful podcast that takes you inside the high-stakes world of emergency medicine. Through firsthand accounts from ER nurses, paramedics, and first responders, we explore the moments that define life and death—the calls that demand split-second decisions, the chaos of the trauma bay, and the resilience of those who fight to save lives. Each episode dives into real-life emergencies, the emotional and physical toll on healthcare professionals, and the triumphs that make it all worth it. Because when crisis strikes, someone has to answer the call. Executive...

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JLJ Media

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Health

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 28- When No One Answers The Call 12.12.2025

James shares a current experience with his Doctors and medical team. 

Episode 27-Shoutouts To Those Who Answer the Call 05.12.2025

Thank you!

Episode 26- The Purple Unity Project and Fair 12.11.2025

JLJ speaks with the Memphis based non profit who teamed up with the Memphis Police Domestic Violence Division to put on this fair on Nov 15th from 10am-1pm in Memphis at the Lester Community Center. Featured on the show are Sgt Love, Sgt Knowlton, Lt Fields and Kimmie Webb. All of them are answering the call to help their community end Domestic violence, and help those you need the resources to ge...

Episode 25-Former USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer 07.11.2025

Moon Child is the new book about Anthony Dyer and its a memoir filled with his life and times. We chat about his combat missions, being in the Air Force and answering that call every time. He has numerous accolades including 2018's Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year award. The book is available in Amazon.

Episode 24-AAA 31.10.2025

AAA are considered First Responders. James talks about that!  Thanks to sponsor and co Exec producer Meredith Addison and Exec Producer Doug Hess! 

Episode 23- 5 Random Questions with Ann Brandl 14.10.2025
Episode 22- Bestselling Author and Paramedic Ann Brandl 10.10.2025

From approximately May 2014 to August 2018, Brandl served as Director of Porter County EMS, where she led strategic initiatives, public outreach efforts, and community partnerships.  Under her direction, Porter EMS received national recognition for community engagement and outreach.  One notable public action was the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to the Porter County Search & Rescue t...

Episode 21- Death Doulas 26.09.2025

Talk about answering a very sobering type of call. Who are Death Doulas and what do they do. James explains. 

Episode 20- I Passed A Paramedic Skills Test 19.09.2025

 I Passed A Paramedic Skills Test and I tell you all about it! 

Episode 19- Answering the Huge Call on 9/11 12.09.2025

Its been 24 years since that tragic day. Never forget! 

Episode 18- Family Caregivers 05.09.2025

If you are the caregiver of a family memeber, do you ahve any help? Is thereanyone to answer the call? James shares a story about that! 

Episode 17- When to call an ambulance 15.08.2025

It's a very tricky and difficult decision, whether or not to call an ambulance for someone. James Lott Jr gives you examples and answers.

Episode 16- What if Someone Bad Answered the Call 01.08.2025

James talks about bad doctors and other health care professionals.

Episode 15- Who are First Responders 18.07.2025

who are first repsonders AND who were considered essential workers during the early part of the pandemic/lockdown! Hosted by James Lott JR. Produced by Meredith Addison, Doug Hess and JLJ.

Episode 14- What About the People Who Answer the Call 11.07.2025

James Lott Jr shares some of his experiences of answering the call during 9/11, while working at a hospital and what that takes of a person. 

Episode 13- A Letter From A Survivor of a Burning Building 27.06.2025

A listener of this show sends me a letter and shares a story of when someone answered the call.  JLJ is the host! 

Episode 12- Project Swaddle w/Samantha Mitchell, Darrin Forman & Carlin Traylor 20.06.2025

In this episode, I spoke with Samantha Mitchell who is the Director of Mobile Intergraded Health, Carlin Traylor an RN with the project and Darrin Forman who is a paramedic.  Hosted by Doug Hess.  For more goto crawfordsville.in.gov

Episode 11-Receiving A Letter of Gratitiude 13.06.2025

James answered the call and that person send him a letter. Take a listen to this story.

Episode 10-Uinta County Fire & Ambulance Admin Eric Quinney 30.05.2025

James Lott Jr has a great chat with the Administrator of Uinta County Fire and ambulance in Wyoming! Eric gives some real useful tips regarding fires and fire prevention and they talk about ways YOU can help at your local firehouses. 

Episode 9- Waking Up To A Fire with James Lott Jr 23.05.2025

James Lott Jr shares his house fire story of 2006. Thank you to the San Francisco Fire Dept.

Episode 8- National Volunteer Fire Council Chairman Eric Quinney 16.05.2025

James Lott JR has a great chat with Eric about the Volunteer Fire council: what they do, how they help, and how local Firehouses could use your help! goto www.nvfc.org for more details.

Episode 7- Fire Prevention Captain Mike Mejia 09.05.2025

Mike shares important info and what he does for a living. He's a Fire Prevention Captain and Airport Crash Rescue Team Member here in Southern California! Was A firefighter in the Armed forces too. AND he is a CPR Instructor and First Aid teacher. Follow on IG @mejiacrew This episode is sponsored by Lori L Martin PA-C (LA)

Episode 6-Saving A Coughing/Choking Roommate with James Lott Jr 25.04.2025

James Lott Jr again shares another life saving story of him and an ex roommate! 

Episode 5- IS There A Doctor On Board with James Lott Jr 18.04.2025

Nurse James Lott Jr tells the story of overcoming his fear of flying to help a flight attendent with Low blood sugar! 

Episode 4-Putnam County EMS Chief Kelly Russ 11.04.2025

In this episode, I spoke with Putnam County EMS Chief Kelly Russ regarding her role.  We also discussed her time on Capital Hill advocating for resources for the EMS Community. Hosted by Doug Hess 

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