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The Disaster Response

The Disaster Response

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.

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02:16:24

021. The Granite Mountain Hotshots (2013)

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2025/11/01

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 & ConclusionOur Instagram - Our Patreon

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01:28:49

020. Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan (2013)

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2025/09/30

A tropical storm devastates the Philippine islands of Leyte & Samar.00:01:30 Introduction00:05:02 Typhoon Yolanda 00:37:22 Reconstruction01:05:10 Preparedness & the Climate 01:18:58 ConclusionOur Instagram - Our Patreon

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01:23:56

019. The Great Hunger (1845-1852)

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2025/08/28

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

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01:52:49

018. The London Smog (1952)

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2025/07/22

A killer fog rolls through London.00:01:30 - Introduction00:07:50 - Pea Soup01:00:21 - The Killer Fog01:24:17 - The Clean Air Acts & ConclusionOur Instagram - Our Patreon

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02:29:03

017. The Schoolchildren’s Blizzard (1888)

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2025/05/25

January 12, 1888 is a bad time to be on your way home from school as Paul & Josiah discuss their most chilling story yet.00:01:20 - Introduction00:08:40 - Walter00:18:23 - Background00:53:15 - Blizzard01:30:34 - Walter, Part II01:36:43 - Recovery & Review02:17:33 - ConclusionSources - Our Instagram - Our Patreon

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02:44:50

016. Mt. Tambora & the Year Without Summer (1815-16)

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2025/04/28

Paul & Josiah discuss the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded.00:01:24 Introduction00:09:00 The Eruption of Mt. Tambora00:30:30 Background00:45:07 Recovery01:02:19 The Year Without Summer01:41:48 Recovery #202:14:41 Context Corner02:36:25 ConclusionSources - Our Instagram - Our PatreonPaintings mentioned in the episode:‘The Scarlet Sunset: A French Town on a River‘, Joseph Mallord William Turner, c.1830'Woman before the Rising or Setting Sun', Caspar David Friedrich,

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02:51:53

015. The Great Bhola Cyclone (1970)

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2025/03/28

Paul & Josiah discuss the deadliest tropical cyclone of all time, and the genocide that happened because of it.00:01:57 Introduction00:12:48 Disaster00:25:52 Background00:58:08 Recovery01:22:11 Election 197001:22:44 Manpura01:41:18 Operation Searchlight01:50:01 War02:41:41 Conclusion⁠Expansion Empoderando a Inmigrantes⁠Sources - Our Instagram - Our Patreon

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02:38:54

014. El Niño Costero (2017)

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2025/02/26

Cat and Josiah discuss the El Niño costero of 2017.⁠Our Instagram⁠ • ⁠Our Patreon⁠ • ⁠Photos & Sources

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013. The San Francisco Earthquake (1906)

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2025/01/27

Paul & Josiah discuss the San Franciso Earthquake of 1906.Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast Instagram: @thedisasterresponse Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2025/01/27/013-the-san-francisco-earthquake-1906/

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01:36:39

012. The Polar Vortex (2014)

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2024/12/16

Josiah & Paul spend a snowy winter holiday discussing a snowy winter disaster.This will be the last episode of 2024. Thank you so much for listening and supporting our podcast! Next year, we’re moving to a monthly schedule instead of semi-weekly. Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast Instagram: @thedisasterresponse Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/12/16/012-the-polar-vortex-2014/

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02:24:11

011. The Great Johnstown Flood (1889)

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2024/12/04

Paul, Josiah and a surprise special guest discuss the Johnstown flood of 1889.Images Referenced: Image 1: Title “Johnstown Flood” at https://digital.library.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A000579.PIC Image 2: Captioned “House ripped from its foundation by the flood in Johnstown, with a tree trunk sticking out of a window. (Credit: Bettmann/Getty Images)” at https://www.history.com/news/how-americas-most-powerful-men-caused-americas-deadliest-flood Link to Association of State Dam Safety

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02:28:03

010. Hurricane Harvey (2017)

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2024/11/18

Paul & Josiah talk about the first of 2017's hurricane trifecta. Texas gets record breaking rain, chemicals combust, and Trump issues a pardon. Also, baseball happens.Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Photo 1: https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2017/08/28/gettyimages-839916710_wide-9b92a19465db27d8974b7928e5ebc82745d2513f.jpg?s=1100&c=85&f=webp Photo 2:

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01:10:29

009. The Haiti Earthquake (2010), Part 2

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2024/11/06

Paul & Josiah wrap up discussion of one of the most impactful earthquakes in history. Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 009 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/11/06/episode-009-the-haiti-earthquake-2010-part-2/

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01:51:57

009. The Haiti Earthquake (2010), Part 1

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2024/11/04

Paul & Josiah discuss a very short event with a very long impact. Our Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast⁠ We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 009 sources: ⁠https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/11/04/episode-009-the-haiti-earthquake-2010-part-1/⁠ Episode 007 follow-up: ⁠https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jun/21/17th-century-fire-engine-restored-for-great-fire-of-london-exhibition⁠

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008. The Tri-State Tornado (1925)

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2024/10/21

If you feel it, chase it! Paul & Josiah aren't in Kansas anymore; instead, they're chasing the USA's deadliest tornado across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.NVOAD: https://www.nvoad.org/ Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 008 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/10/21/008-the-tri-state-tornado-1925/ Episode 007 follow-up: (coming soon)

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007. The Great Fire of London (1666)

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2024/10/07

Paul & Josiah hop across the pond to discuss an apocalyptic nightmare with a shockingly low death toll. To donate or assist in Hurricane Helene recovery, go to www.nvoad.org Episode 007 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/10/07/007-the-great-fire-of-london-1666/ Episode 006 follow-up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/10/10/episode-006-follow-up-notes/

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006. Mt. St. Helens (1980)

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2024/09/23

Paul & Josiah discuss the most famous volcanic eruption of the modern era.Spirit Lake Outflow Project: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/giffordpinchot/landmanagement/?cid=fseprd488792 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 006 sources & eruption pictures: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/23/006-mt-st-helens-1980/ Episode 005 follow-up:

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005. Hurricane Dorian (2019)

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2024/09/09

Paul & Josiah discuss their first hurricane. National Hurricane Center homepage: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 005 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/09/005-hurricane-dorian-2019/ Episode 004 follow-up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/09/episode-004-follow-up-notes/

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004. The Camp Fire (2018)

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2024/08/26

Paul & Josiah enter the 21st century by discussing a devastating California wildfire.Frank's book: https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/dont-thank-god-thank-the-crash-test-dummies-that-came-before-you Go-bags: http://ready.com/kithttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gear-for-your-bug-out-bag/ Additional preparedness resources: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/prepare-your-family/https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/pets-and-wildfire-smoke/ CA Insurance

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01:37:20

003. FEMA

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2024/08/12

Paul & Josiah lay a foundation for the future by discussing FEMA, the U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency. Also, Josiah's new microphone doesn't work.Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/08/12/003-fema/

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