#emergency-preparedness
46 episodes
#2635: How to Upgrade Your Readiness Without the Anxiety
A practical walkthrough on situational awareness, news consumption protocols, and go-bag checks for ambiguous threat periods.
#2621: How 4 Batteries Produce 230 Volts
Four 18650 cells can't stack to 230V. The secret is switching, not stacking.
#2397: Building Real-Time Crisis Dashboards: Tools and Techniques
Discover how situational awareness dashboards transform chaos into actionable insights during emergencies like earthquakes and hurricanes.
#2370: Morse Code and Telegrams: The Tech That Won’t Die
Morse code and telegrams, relics of the past? Think again. Discover where these technologies still thrive and why they refuse to fade away.
#2238: What Jerusalem Actually Needs to Survive
Forget the faraday cages. Two hosts design a real emergency syllabus for a city that's lived through actual crises.
#2237: The Hidden Career of Search and Rescue
What does a 20-year career in combat search and rescue actually look like? From downed pilot recoveries to the psychological toll of constant readi...
#2124: The Flashlight You Actually Need
Most cheap flashlights fail when you need them most. Here’s what to buy instead.
#2117: The Physics of Finding Life Under Rubble
How search and rescue teams use engineering, radar, and sound to find survivors in collapsed buildings.
#2101: Why Cheap Solar Chargers Fail Your Phone
Cheap solar chargers often fail to charge devices due to USB-C handshake issues and heat inefficiencies.
#2080: Android vs. Israel's Air Raid Alerts
Why your phone might sleep through a siren, and how traffic lights could save your life.
#1978: The Coffee Mug That Screams at Satellites
From 98% false alarms to pinpoint rescue: how a tiny plastic device saves lives across oceans and mountains.
#1975: Weather Balloons: The 100-Year-Old Tech Powering Modern Forecasting
Why we still launch 1,000 balloons daily into the stratosphere—and why satellites can't replace them.
#1968: How Do You Rescue a Pilot in Iran?
A pilot is down in hostile Iran. What happens next? Explore the tech, tactics, and sheer danger of modern combat search and rescue.
#1933: Building a Phone Chain to Signal Underground
Old phones can create a lifeline when signals fail, but physics and hardware impose harsh limits.
#1871: Bunker Internet: How to Get a Signal Through Concrete
Stranded in a bomb shelter with no signal? Here’s the engineering to get internet through two meters of concrete.
#1869: How Your Phone Screams Without Service
No signal, no SIM, no problem. Discover the hidden GSM radio channel that hijacks your phone to scream warnings, and why it works when everything e...
#1861: Emergency Prep You Can Sing To
Herman turns emergency preparedness protocols into singalong pop songs. Corn has heard them all day and is not thrilled.
#1800: The Engineering of Urgent Sound
Why some sounds make your skin crawl: the science of emergency alerts.
#1696: The 12-Minute Boom: Why Shelter Isn't Safe Yet
You hear the boom, but the real danger is 70km up. Discover why it takes 12 minutes for shrapnel to finally hit the ground.
#1693: The 90-Second Baby Drill: War, Stress, and Parental Nerves
New research reveals a child's development in war zones depends less on bombs and more on a parent's ability to stay calm.
#1660: How Hostage Negotiators Really Work (Not Like the Movies)
Forget the lone hero with a headset. Real crisis negotiation is a team sport built on psychology and timing.
#1639: Surviving a Room With a Paranoid Stranger
When you're trapped in a shelter or taxi with a volatile individual, "fight or flight" can be a death trap. Learn the art of de-escalation.
#1565: Machine-Readable Safety: Markdown for AI Agents
Transform bloated government data into clean Markdown to power life-saving AI agents during emergencies.
#1458: Digital Defense and Sacred Silence: Wartime Readiness
Master the digital perimeter and learn how to maintain situational awareness during Shabbat with this guide to modern wartime readiness.
#1457: Wartime Daily Routines: From Morning Coffee to the PAWS BED Protocol
When the siren sounds, you have 90 seconds. Learn the tactical habits and "PAWS BED" protocols essential for life in a constant alert zone.
#1456: Surviving the Long Haul: Overcoming Alert Fatigue
Learn why the "week three spike" occurs and how to use mechanical habits to overcome your brain's natural tendency to ignore danger.
#1455: Your Go Bag and Home Fortress: 72-Hour Self-Sufficiency
From the "90-second sprint" to the BRACED test, learn how to engineer your home and gear for 72 hours of total self-sufficiency.
#1443: The Golden Truth: Buying and Storing Physical Bullion
Is physical gold still a viable investment? Learn how to buy, verify, and store bullion without falling for fakes or losing your shirt.
#1424: Beyond the Foam: The Secret Life of Airport Firefighters
They do more than wait for emergencies. Discover how airport fire crews manage wildlife, fuel spills, and runway safety every single day.
#1418: Fortress Homes: Swiss Bunkers vs. Israeli Safe Rooms
From Swiss nuclear bunkers to Israeli safe rooms, explore the engineering and philosophy behind two of the world's most advanced defense systems.
#1408: Israel Wartime Readiness Field Guide — Audiobook
The complete Israel Wartime Readiness Field Guide read by Corn and Herman — 90 minutes of practical civilian preparedness guidance based on Home Front Command protocols.
#1355: The 90-Second Sprint: Aviation SOPs for Home Safety
Learn how to apply aviation-style checklists to survive a high-stress emergency in under 90 seconds using tactical systems engineering.
#1236: Mission-Critical: The Tech Behind Life-Saving Alerts
From earthquake warnings to missile alerts, discover the high-stakes engineering that powers the world’s most reliable notification systems.
#1118: No Shelter, No Problem: Surviving Sirens With Public Shelters
When the siren wails at 3 AM, you have 90 seconds to reach safety. Learn to bridge the gap between civilian chaos and professional readiness.
#936: The Physics of Interception: Why Missile Debris Still Falls
What happens when a missile the size of a building is hit in space? Explore the physics of kinetic kills and why falling shrapnel remains a threat.
#935: How Do You Move 2,000 Patients Out of a Parking Garage?
When the sirens stop, the work begins. Explore the complex "failback" process of moving an entire hospital from a bunker back to the surface.
#911: Sound as a Shield: Reclaiming Calm in High-Stress Zones
Learn how to use soundscapes, brown noise, and AI to protect your nervous system and reclaim calm during times of high-stress and sensory overload.
#885: Building a Portable Enterprise Network in a Backpack
Learn how to build a high-range, battery-powered Wi-Fi kit capable of punching through concrete walls during an emergency or power outage.
#771: Beyond Backups: The High Stakes of Critical Redundancy
How do hospitals and data centers stay online during a disaster? Explore the engineering of "five nines" and the limits of redundancy.
#643: Is Your Smart Home Missing This One Lethal Flaw?
Learn why carbon monoxide is the "silent killer" and how to properly place and maintain your sensors to protect your home.
#612: Beyond Bandages: The Modern Guide to Home First Aid
Stop using peroxide! Herman and Corn break down the 2025 first aid essentials every family needs and how to keep your kit from expiring.
#542: The First First Responders: Inside Emergency Dispatch
Explore the high-stakes world of emergency dispatch, from multi-monitor command centers to the psychology of staying calm under pressure.
#436: Why is it Harder to Get a License than a Baby?
You need a license to drive, but not to bring home a baby. Herman and Corn discuss the critical need for subsidized parenting education.
#431: Beyond the Lumen: Choosing High-End Emergency Lighting
Learn why a $150 flashlight is a vital tool, not a toy, and how advanced electronics and optics can save lives during a crisis.
#318: The Architecture of Resilience: How Governments Survive
What happens when the lights go out? Explore the secret world of government bunkers, redundant personnel, and hardened communication systems.
#249: Digital Preparedness: A Guide to Portable Power Stations
Learn how to choose and maintain the right portable power station for emergencies, from LFP battery tech to the 80/20 charging rule.