SARCast is back for Season 4, with some big changes. From this episode onwards, the podcast is a collaboration between Stonestreet SAR Store and Outdoor Professional, with Richard Prideaux stepping in as the main host for the next few episodes.
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of SARCast - On episode 3 the gang is back together! Ben takes us on a windy but deep road of being a training officer.We discuss what he gets up to, how to train, different training styles, improvements and our re
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of SARCast - Luke is joined by Ralph Simonsen aka Famous Ralph. It is a jammed packed discussion covering a wide range of subjects including the Icelandic ICE-SAR Conference, Avalanches and a good update on what Ra
Welcome to Season 3 of SARCast - Luke is joined by Tim, a Tactical Commander, SAR Medical Lead and JESIP master. They discuss the journey into SAR and the day job which keeps Tim busy!Later Luke and Ben discuss some of the latest news stories f
A recap and update on SARCastLuke and Richard catch up and discuss what has been going on, why we have been quiet, and what's in store for 2023!Links@sarcastuk@stonestreet_sar_storeDiscordSAR Store
This is a very special episode, it encompasses what we want SARCast to be all about, showcasing SAR teams from around the world. Southport Offshore Rescue Trust, aka Southport Lifeboat, is an independent lifeboat organisation based in Southport
The team catch up about the interview with Ralph and some of the interesting takeaways, then move on to hear about a recent body recovery which Luke was part of. They talk over what worked and where improvements could be made regarding interope
For this episode of SARCast we welcome a guest into the fold, someone who we met through the discord server who lives life a little bit differently to what we are used to, and has been part of some very interesting developments in the SAR world
Water commanders, smoke filled rooms, rescue of a SAR dog and call out statistics.Back with a bang in the new year, we talk about Luke's water commander course and the system in place in the UK for flood events. Ben has encounters with more man
This is what happened after the visit to Ruth Lee, and demonstrates the effects of cold weather and alcohol on 3 podcast hosts and an avid listener!A slightly indulgent episode to celebrate one year of SARCast and to usher in the next phase of
For Episode 13 we went for a bit of a jolly and visited the lovely people at Ruth Lee Ltd who are based in North Wales. This is a slightly different episode to usual as the content was so good that it deserved it's own episode instead of only b
Caves, marmite gear and SAR advice.In the twelfth episode of SARCast, Richard and Ben start off with a couple of recent news stories related to SAR. The first is one for the cavies, an admirable rescue of an experienced caver in South Wales whi
Emails, Outer Shells and the Emergency of Search.In the eleventh episode of SARCast, Richard and Ben start off by reading out some emails received recently. One from the skier rescued in the news story from episode six. And a second from one of
Unexpected casualties, Emergency services show and SAR perceptions vs reality.In the tenth episode of SARCast, Richard and Ben welcome Luke into the news and topic segments. The discussions begin with an out of the ordinary callout for one of t
Personal searches, Missing dogs, Med equip and Morale.In the ninth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a couple of recent SAR incidents. Firstly the missing person in the Alps who sparked a long and personal search for her
International rescue, SAR munchies and preparing for rescue.In the eighth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a couple of recent SAR incidents. Firstly the missing person on Ben Nevis which sparked a call for track and trac
A special on the road recording with the guys, recorded at the Outdoor Trade Show.See what they thought about the experience, brands and distributors who attended, and most importantly...the freebies!
E-MTB SAR, Land Vehicles, and SAR vs MoPs.In the seventh episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from Slovenia, where a team is trialling the use of E-MTBs in SAR. They discuss the pros and cons and then bri
Lifesaving watches, Footwear: from socks to snowshoes and Mental health in SAR.In the sixth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from the Cairngorms, a rescue of an injured skier in a remote area thanks t
Welsh fishing boat , nav tech part deux and rogue SAR teams.In the fifth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from closer to home, the disappearance of a fishing boat and crew off the coast of North Wales
Avalanches, water rescue gear and whether search tech replaces search skills.In the fourth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from Utah in the US where a group of backcountry skiers were caught in an av
Instagram honeypot sites, navigational technologies and the costs of SAR.In the third episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from the Peak District in the UK where an unprepared group set out to find a plan
Christmas rescues, sensible children, torches/flashlights and acceptable risk.In the second episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G address some of the feedback which has been sent via any means possible. They then turn to a couple of new
Fell running, Turkish earthquake, load carrying, fitness requirementsFor the first, proper, episode of SARCast Richard and Ben look through a couple of news items from the world of SAR - a missing mountain runner in Scotland and the Turkish ear
For this short introductory episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G briefly discuss what to expect from this new podcast, how to download and subscribe to SARCast and anything else that comes to mind.Hosts: Richard Prideaux, Ben GProducer