15 Best Search and Rescue Podcasts
Search and Rescue Podcasts
Here are 15 Best Search and Rescue Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
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The Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast - where we discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Hosts Mike McLaughlin, Stomp
Producer/Network SLASR Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 190Facebook 2KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 103 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. Tactical Tangents
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Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the conversation about all things tactical for public safety, military, and concerned citizens. Join us to hear lessons learned about decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.MORE Hosts Mike Doyle, Jim Doyle
Producer/Network Tactical Tangents
Email ****@tacticaltangents.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 101Facebook 4.6KTwitter 352Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. The SAR Take
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The SAR Take is a podcast focusing on search and rescue (SAR) operations and the people who make them happen. In each episode, we speak with SAR professionals, volunteers, and experts about their experiences and insights on topics ranging from technical rescue techniques to mental health in the SAR community. Whether you are a seasoned SAR veteran or just interested in learning more about this critical field, The SAR Take has something for you. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of bravery and determination and practical advice on how to stay safe in the backcountry...MORE Host Dylan Weller
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 6.6K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
4. Tell Me What Happened
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Every day we wake up not knowing exactly what will happen. A hike up a mountain or a float down a river can turn dangerous. A night out in a faraway land can end in the bottom of a ravine. A simple hug can save a life. And strangers can turn into heroes.Tell Me What Happened, the award-winning original podcast by OnStar, returns for a fifth season of stories about people helping people. Each episode also includes a conversation with an expert to provide context and advice about what to do if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.MORE Host Torah Kachur
Producer/Network OnStar
Email ****@cbc.ca
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 433 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
5. K9 Top Tales
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Working K9 case reviews ~ real-life stories of K9 warriors, crime fighters, protectors, and rescuers as told by their Law Enforcement, Military, and Search & Rescue Handlers and Partners.Your host is Sonja Nordstrom, a retired FBI Special Agent and a Handler and Trainer of Search & Rescue/Recovery K9s for 25 years.MORE Host Sonja Nordstrom
Producer/Network Sonja Nordstrom
Email ****@sonjasdogtraining.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 996Instagram 555 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
6. The Real ResQ Podcast
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The Real ResQ is the ultimate podcast for inspiring stories of everyday heroes who risk their lives 'so others may live.' Join experienced Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #500, Jason Quinn, and guests from around the world as they share firsthand accounts of high-pressure situations and the bravery required to navigate them. From the simple standard medevac to the dark and stormy night rescues, they are entertaining and fun to listen to...MORE Host Jason Quinn
Producer/Network TheRealResQ
Email ****@therealresq.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 63Facebook 7KTwitter 11Instagram 18.1K Avg Length 106 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
7. Last Known Position
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Last Known Position is a special podcast project produced by BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. This interview series explores the experiences of Search and Rescue volunteers as they dedicate their time and skills to saving the lives of those who have become lost, injured, or otherwise exposed to the harsh conditions of the backcountry. Guests include search and rescue veterans who have served on thousands of search and rescue missions in some of the most unforgiving terrain on the planet...MORE Host Ben Burr
Producer/Network The Pod Mill
Email ****@mxpcommunications.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Sink or Swim
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Host Evan Grills is an active duty Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in the United States Coast Guard. Here you'll listen to conversation and stories of different search and rescue cases, life lessons from on and off the job, and what others can take away from our experiences to improve their lives at home. 'The views expressed herein are those of the author/blogger and are not to be construed as official or reflecting the view of the Commandant or of the U.S. Coast Guard.' Coast Guard External Affairs Manual, 6-2.eMORE Producer/Network Evan Grills
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. SARCast - A Search and Rescue Podcast
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SARCast is the podcast for search and rescue professionals, volunteers, and anyone with an interest in SAR, outdoor operations, and emergency response. Now a collaboration between Stonestreet SAR Store and Outdoor Professional, the podcast is hosted by Richard Prideaux and Luke Stonestreet, bringing expert insight, real-world experiences, and interviews from across the SAR community. Each episode dives into the evolving world of search and rescue—from operational tactics and team training to the latest technology and kit...MORE Hosts Richard Prideaux, Luke Stonestreet
Producer/Network Rural and Outdoor
Email ****@sarcast.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 214Twitter 236Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. Lifesavers: An RNLI podcast
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RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) volunteer crew members, lifeguards, and the people they rescue share what it's really like to save a life at sea, how it feels to be rescued and even what happens when the tides turn, and it's up to you to be your own lifesaver. From launching to rescues in (and out) of the water, to being on call in a global pandemic, hear the real stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. To find out more about the charity, and to support their vital search and rescue service, visit RNLI.org/LifesaversPodcast.MORE Producer/Network RNLI
Email ****@rnli.org.uk
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 63Facebook 622.9KTwitter 216.4KInstagram 244.4K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. Dozer Rescue Podcast
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Welcome! This podcast discusses first hand experiences, preparedness tips, and rescue tactics for spontaneous disasters and medical emergencies. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not meant to provide listeners with immediate skills in any capacity for medical, tactical, survival, or other specialized skill set. All medical advice, skills, and tactics are meant to be provided for educational purposes and to be used in accordance with proper certified training curriculum. The Dozer Rescue Podcast is not liable for any injuries or damage caused by misuse of knowledge given during this podcast.MORE Host Daniel Mendoza
Producer/Network Daniel Mendoza
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 68Instagram 2.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
12. Hunt-Find-Alert: K9 Search and Rescue Community
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Hunt-Find-Alert is a discussion about everything related to K-9 Search and Rescue. This podcast is for people involved in Search and Rescue, first responders, or people who are just interested in the subject matter. We will discuss all elements of Search and Rescue work, as well as the fascinating world of working dogs. If you are interested in detection dogs, search and rescue, or the work of first responders this is the podcast for you.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 84Twitter 887Instagram 2.8K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
13. The Fine Line
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The Fine Line podcast tells real stories of adventure, risk and rescue in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Fine Line is produced by Backcountry Zero, a project from the Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation that uses storytelling to elevate backcountry preparedness.MORE Host Matt Hansen
Email ****@tetoncountysar.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 177Facebook 1.2KTwitter 84Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
14. Pathway to the Stars
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Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars is a podcast series from the RCAF Foundation. These are stories about great courage, devotion to duty, and service to humanity across Canada.2024 marks the Royal Canadian Air Force's centennial, and this season of our podcast series, Pathway to The Stars: Tales of Courage & Belonging, focuses on the themes of belonging in the RCAF, which are prevalent in today's society. It is produced by Juno-Award-nominated best-selling author Jason Wilson...MORE Producer/Network RCAF Foundation | Fondation de l'ARC
Email ****@rcaffoundation.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1.1KTwitter 793Instagram 3.2K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
15. Rescue
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The world's most astonishing rescue stories; told by the people who were there.Join host Donny Dust, Marine Corps veteran and world-renowned survival expert, as we marvel at the magnitude of the human spirit and those who refuse to surrender in the face of impossible odds. From seasoned search and rescuers to everyday heroes, we go on their journey as they brave treacherous arctic waters, tsunamis, mountains, collapsed mines and even space, to preserve the most sacred of all life. A Sony Music Entertainment production.Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment production at sonymusic...MORE Host Donny Dust
Email ****@sonymusic.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 476 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
Search and Rescue shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McLaughlin | Co Host | slasrpodcast.com | 327 | Male | |||
| Stomp | Co Host | slasrpodcast.com | 327 | ||||
| Mike Doyle | Co Host | tacticaltangents.com/podcast | 238 | Tucson, AZ, United States | |||
| Jim Doyle | Co Host | tacticaltangents.com/podcast | 238 | ||||
| Dylan Weller | Host | thesartake.com/podcast | 131 | Male | Canada | ||
| Torah Kachur | Host | 130 | Female | @drtorahkachur | Edmonton, AB, Canada | ||
| Sonja Nordstrom | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9-top-tales | 30 | Female | @sonjatrainsdogs | Kamas, UT, United States | |
| Jason Quinn | Host | verticalhelicasts.com/the-real-resq-podcast | 260 | Male | @therealresq | Ashburnham, MA, United States | |
| Ben Burr | Host | spreaker.com/podcast/last-known-position--5229567 | 4 | Male | @benjaminburr | New Harmony, UT, United States | |
| Richard Prideaux | Co Host | sarcast.originaloutdoormedia.co.uk | 28 | Male | @richprideaux | Ruthin, United Kingdom | |
| Luke Stonestreet | Co Host | sarcast.originaloutdoormedia.co.uk | 28 | Male | Eastleigh, United Kingdom | ||
| Daniel Mendoza | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/DozerRescuePodcast | 29 | Male | |||
| Matt Hansen | Host | soundcloud.com/the_fine_line | 61 | Male | Jackson, WY, United States | ||
| Donny Dust | Host | 20 | Male | @donnydust | CO, United States | ||
| Hunt-Find-Alert | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hunt-find-alert | 13 | @k9sarni | ||||
| RCAF Foundation | Fondation de l'ARC | feeds.buzzsprout.com/2263156 | 24 | @rcaf_foundation | ||||
| Beverly Isla | petliferadio.com/saveapooch.html | ||||||
| Evan Grills | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-grills | 12 |
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