22 Best Search and Rescue Podcasts

1. Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

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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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Jo Giese
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 206Facebook 2.5KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 102 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. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests David Bennett, Jessica Nabongo
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 526 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. 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...MORE Host Donny Dust
Email ****@sonymusic.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 498 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Paul Carson
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 6.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Brendan O'Neill, Matt Nightingale
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 78Facebook 7.7KTwitter 11Instagram 18.3K Avg Length 106 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 203Facebook 1.2KTwitter 84Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 214Twitter 236Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32Twitter 887Instagram 3.2K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. 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
Email ****@sonjasdogtraining.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 998Instagram 557 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Rescued: An Outdoor Podcast for Hikers and Adventurers

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'Rescued' is a podcast of conversations with the rescued and rescuers. It's about the lessons we learn about ourselves, the places we go to and why. It exists to help us have better adventures and experiences, manage risk and deal with the unexpected.MORE Host Caro Ryan
Email ****@juicy.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Mike Atkinson
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 85Facebook 29.1KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 12.1K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Back From Beyond - Moab, Utah

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Back from Beyond tells true Search and Rescue stories from the adventure hub of Moab, Utah. We explore the many kinds of recreation to be had in Moab - from climbing and biking to offroading and BASE jumping - and the first responders who keep thousands of locals and millions of visitors safe every year.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Disaster Dog Podcast

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Disaster Dog Podcast is the first show dedicated entirely to the world of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) canines. Hosted by Rami Elshareif and Mike Vitale—both experienced USAR handlers—the podcast creates a space within the working dog community focused on the unique challenges and triumphs of disaster response.Each episode dives into topics such as training methods, canine selection, deployment experiences, and the evolving landscape of disaster work in the United States and beyond...MORE Recent Guest Dr. Jennifer Brown
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. SARCan - Canada's Volunteer SAR Podcast

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SARCan:For Volunteer SARAbout Volunteer SARBy Volunteer SARSARCan is brought to you by Axiom Mutual Insurance.
Hosts Spencer Whitelaw, Patrick Armstrong
Producer/Network Huron and Area Search and Rescue
Email ****@hasar.ca
Recent Guest Rahul Singh
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. K9 SAR Inc - The Scent of People Podcast

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K9 SAR Inc - The Scent of People Podcast takes listeners into the world of search dogs, scent, and the realities of training canines to help find missing people. Hosted by Steven Goldsmith, Director of K9 SAR Inc., this podcast explores how dogs use scent, how handlers read and train that behaviour, and what it really takes to build an effective search team...MORE Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. SAR Stories with AIRRescueVet

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True life historical Search and Rescue stories by former U.S. Navy Helicopter Search and Rescue Swimmer. https://linktr.ee/airrescuevet
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16. Search and Rescue Mutual Aid

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We bring together leaders from SAR teams across the country to discuss creative solutions to universal problems. From member retention to fundraising to team training - we're all about bringing the community together and crossing county lines to elevate the SAR profession. Presented by Base Medical.MORE Email ****@base-medical.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Robert Garcia, Colin Williams +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. SARCAST - Talking Search and Rescue.

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Sarcast, Talking Search and Rescue Podcast, informs and reflects on the outdoor life through the lens of the search and rescue volunteer. We are part of a hill going community. We are walkers, runners, climbers, mountaineers. We are mountain rescuers. We are people with day jobs and families, dogs cats and car loans. We are the sarcast crew.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Into The Call: Behind The Rescues

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Join your host, Ric Ondrusek - along with guest hosts, and producer Andrew Godwin - as he talks to a different guest from the backcountry search and rescue community each episode - diving into their journeys through SAR, the moments that stuck with them, and the lessons and stories they've taken forward with them.You can get in touch with us at: ****@intothecall.comMORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Tom Wood, Dale Atkins
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 104 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

19. Global SAR Hub: Mission Ready The Podcast Dedicated to the World of Search and Rescue (SAR)

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🎙️ Global SAR Hub The Podcast Welcome to Global SAR Hub, the international podcast dedicated to the people, tools, and systems that make Search and Rescue (SAR) possible around the world. 🌊🚁 From coastlines to mountain ranges, from distress beacons to real-time coordination tools, we explore the innovations, stories, and operations that help save lives — whether at sea, in the air, or on land. Created by Nicolas — former MRCC watch supervisor with over 25 years of frontline SAR experience — and co-developed with Arthur and Tanguy, co-founders of Global SAR Hub, this podcast offers expert insights and real-world perspectives on the ever-evolving SAR landscape...MORE Email ****@globalsarhub.com
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20. 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
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. 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
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. ASAR Training and Response's Podcast

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From the adventure and excitement of entering a zero-resource environment to save the life of an animal to the heartwarming thrill of reuniting that animal with it's owner. You will feel so close to the action your heart will race as you are 'there' at the moment the life of that animal was changed forever...MORE Hosts Eric Thompson, Carla Lewis
Producer/Network ASAR Training and Response
Email ****@asartraining.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 28.1KTwitter 15Instagram 930 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact