The Disaster Response cover art

The Disaster Response

The Disaster Response

Written by: The Disaster Response
Listen for free

About this listen

 Each episode tells the story of a different natural disaster and its aftermath. Hosts Paul and Josiah have several years’ experience working and volunteering on disaster recovery programs worldwide – but only Paul knows what the topic will be before the episode starts. We hope to educate, entertain, and spread appreciation for the power of natural disasters, the process of recovery, and the impact a disaster can have on the community where it strikes.The Disaster Response World
Episodes
  • 021. The Granite Mountain Hotshots (2013)

    021. The Granite Mountain Hotshots (2013)
    Nov 1 2025

    The Granite Mountain Hotshots tackle three fires near Prescott, AZ.


    00:01:32 Introduction

    00:11:10 Hotshottin'

    00:47:22 The Doce Fire

    01:02:20 The Yarnell Hill Fire

    01:32:14 The Granite Mountain Hotshots

    01:44:28 Paying Hotshots

    01:57:55 Prison Labor & Conclusion


    Our Instagram - Our Patreon
    Show More Show Less
    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • 020. Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan (2013)

    020. Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan (2013)
    Sep 30 2025

    A tropical storm devastates the Philippine islands of Leyte & Samar.


    00:01:30 Introduction

    00:05:02 Typhoon Yolanda

    00:37:22 Reconstruction

    01:05:10 Preparedness & the Climate

    01:18:58 Conclusion


    Our Instagram - Our Patreon
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 019. The Great Hunger (1845-1852)

    019. The Great Hunger (1845-1852)
    Aug 28 2025

    Josiah & Paul discuss The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine.


    Our Instagram - Our Patreon
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 24 mins
No reviews yet