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Disaster Tough Podcast

The Readiness Lab

The Disaster Tough Podcast is for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our host, John Scardena is a for...

Episodes

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As I Exit... The Bridge Builder, New Beginnings, and Gratitude

Thank you for everyone who supports the journey, we are about a great work!

27:01Aug 10, 2026

5 Executive Problem Solving Skills For Emergency Managers

What separates exceptional leaders from everyone else? It isn't intelligence, experience, or authority—it's the ability to solve the right p...

23:28Jun 26, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Final Prep

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, emergency managers, stadium operators, law enforcement, hospitals, transportation agencies, airports,...

22:33May 28, 2026

Drew Downing: Choosing the Right Hard, Gratitude & Building Trust

In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena sits down with emergency management thought leader and Logista co-founder...

42:43May 26, 2026

Erin Scardena: Business Partner, Designer and Emergency “Momager”

Check out more DTP content here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtplinks In this special Mother’s Day edition of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host J...

15:42May 19, 2026

So What? Now What? Change & Big News at FEMA

In this episode of Disaster Tough Podcast, John Scardena breaks down the latest FEMA developments, including the FEMA Review Council recomme...

15:17May 14, 2026

Major General Kelly, US Army Corps of Engineers- Leadership, Resilience, and National Readiness

Check out more of our content here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links In this latest episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scarde...

52:11Apr 28, 2026

Stop Guessing. Start Forecasting.

In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, John Scardena breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in emergency management: for...

10:08Apr 23, 2026

War in Iran: Using ASCOPE, the Planning P, and Three-Block War to Navigate Complex Disasters

In this episode of Disaster Tough, John Scardena explores how emergency management principles apply to modern conflict and large-scale disas...

13:25Apr 9, 2026

Overcoming Pushback: A Guide To Motivation

This episode explores what truly motivates high-performing individuals and leaders, particularly in emergency management and government envi...

21:36Mar 19, 2026

Minneapolis, Snowstorms, and ICE: A Nation on Edge

Looking for more content www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links In this episode, we take listeners to the eye of two converging storms shaping na...

10:42Jan 29, 2026

January 10, 2020: Leadership, Resilience, and Building a Mission-Driven Life | John Scardena

looking for more DTP content and swag? www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links January 10, 2020: Leadership, Resilience, and Building a Mission-Dr...

15:52Jan 22, 2026

What Did the Verizon Outage Remind Us About Emergency Services? | Thursday Thoughts with John

DTP Content & Swag: www.threadinesslab.com/dtp-links Show Summary In this short-format Thursday episode of Disaster Tough, John reflects on...

11:03Jan 15, 2026

Travis Kaufman | Drone, Medics, & Training in Ukraine

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Leadership Forged in War: Drones, Ukraine & Combat Medicine wi...

51:39Jan 13, 2026

The Gratitude Sandwich - 2025 Leadership Lessons For 2026

Looking for more DTP Content? Click here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Major Endorsements Impulse Bleeding Control Kits by Professional...

39:32Jan 5, 2026

John Badger | Grounded Boots Relief

Looking for more DTP Content? Click here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links Grounded Boots Relief: https://groundedbootsrelief.org Major End...

39:03Dec 23, 2025

George Siegal | Film Producer | Built To Last: Buyer Beware

Looking for more DTP Content? Check out our website at: www.threadinesslab.com/dtp-links Promo Code: DISASTERTOUGHPODCAST Link: https://move...

44:53Dec 16, 2025

Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels | Former Chief & Commanding General | U.S. Army Reserve Command

Looking for more DTP Content? Check out our website at: www.threadinesslab.com/dtp-links In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host...

49:58Dec 2, 2025

John Scardena | 250 Episodes Later: How the Sauce Was Made — Building The Disaster Tough Podcast

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us our here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links For the 250th episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host...

29:48Nov 26, 2025

Stephanie DeLorenzo | Author | Navigating The Chaos

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links DTP Season 6, EP 249 In this episode of the Disaster Tough Pod...

40:23Nov 18, 2025