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EMS 20/20 is podcast hosted by two experienced Paramedics. Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discuss real calls run by real responders and pull out the lessons you won't find in a text book. This podcast is aimed at Paramedic students, seasoned Paramedics looking to refresh, or any one interested in a deeper dive into pre-hospital health care.

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Latest Episodes

The guys handle a code that gets maybe too handled? Or not handled enough? When does a POLST form count? Listen and find out!

Spencer causes Chris to bounce off the walls by giving him a pediatric trauma patient with a clueless dad! How does he manage? Vote now!

The guys take a stab (lol) at a very chaotic scene that involves AT LEAST one stabbing... and little to know scene safety. Just how bad can a stand by go? Listen and find out?

Chris gives Spencer the greatest challenge of all: a distracted Supervisor as a partner. Can Spencer redirect a partner who clearly has more important things to do? Or will he lose his famous cool?

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Recent Guests

David Horowitz
Author of 'Medic, A Diary', chronicling his experiences in EMS
Medic, A Diary
Episode: Control Bleeding and Emotions
Audrey Nolan
Patient who recently had shoulder surgery and presented with anxiety and shortness of breath.
Episode: L.A.S.T. Call
Nora Eppie
Mother of the patient, present during the EMS assessment.
Episode: L.A.S.T. Call
Maggie Neesium
FTO working alongside Amy O'Darone during the call.
Episode: L.A.S.T. Call
Cal Siem
EMT partner in the ambulance crew.
Episode: L.A.S.T. Call
Patrick Pianezza
Co-writer of Code 3 movie and experienced paramedic
Code 3
Episode: Trouble In The PlayPlace
Rainn Wilson
Actor, producer, and director known for his role in 'The Office' and for leading roles in films like 'Code 3'.
Independent
Episode: Hot Pursuit, Hotter Patient with RAINN WILSON
Dr. Michael Lauria
Chief Medical Director at Flight Bridge Ed, physician and intensivist at UW
Flight Bridge Ed
Episode: Rage Against The EKG
Ocean Breeze
A seasoned EMT with two years of experience.
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Episode: The EMT and The Sea

Hosts

Chris Pfingsten
Co-host and experienced paramedic, sharing real EMS experiences and educational insights related to pre-hospital care.
Spencer Oliver
Co-host and seasoned paramedic, providing educational commentary and sharing stories from real emergency medical situations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • All levels need to listen

    Began listening while in AEMT school after 3 years as a EMT, Lost it for a bit, now back as a Paramedic 3 years later and absolutely love it. Their approach to EMS has helped me out on many occasions and more than once I’ve thought “what would Chris or Spencer do?”. Cannot express enough thanks to these two for what they’ve done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tablet0p
    United Statesa month ago
  • Chris and Spencer present calls in such an EMS way. It's great.long live Arizona Iced Tea

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I am not in the healthcare field but always wanted to be. Recently am going through a health issue and had to have spinal cord surgery with a 5 day hospital stay. Recently wanted to know if a medical podcast exists and found you. Went back to the beginning and listening forward. Very much enjoying it. Thanks for doing the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Player709
    United States2 months ago
  • Hands down best podcast

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Judd Nelson07
    United States3 months ago
  • Such a great show

    This is my favorite EMS podcast. Keeps you learning and thinking. The dice roll is the most accurate part of the whole thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baro318
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The chemistry between the hosts adds an enjoyable dynamic to the content.
Many find the real-life scenario discussions insightful and helpful for their careers in EMS.
Listeners appreciate the humorous and educational approach to serious EMS topics.
The informative discussions are accessible even to those outside of the healthcare field.
Some listeners noted that the length of episodes can be overwhelming, favoring shorter formats.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#7
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#199
United States/Education
Apple Podcasts
#7
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Apple Podcasts
#202
United Kingdom/Education/Courses
Apple Podcasts
#244
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#37
Australia/Education/Courses

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When Things Get Skrewy
Q: What are your top concerns for the patient and scene with the information that we have?
Hallucination seems to be kind of a jump, this is an altered LOC call, and we need to see why someone's behaving this way.
Freedom From Incompetence!
Q: Is there some mechanism by which a system should identify and weed out providers who aren't really up to date with protocols?
Yes, a system should collect data on performance metrics and provide regular training to ensure all providers are kept informed and competent.
Freedom From Incompetence!
Q: At what point should a lower level provider revolt from the direction of Kingston George III?
A lower level provider should revolt when they observe clear deviation from established protocols that jeopardizes patient care.
Hot Pursuit, Hotter Patient with RAINN WILSON
Q: How did you approach capturing the realities of EMS in the movie?
We wanted to capture the authenticity of the medicine, but also the comedic and emotional realities that come with it.
Hot Pursuit, Hotter Patient with RAINN WILSON
Q: How familiar were you with the state of EMS and burnout before making this movie?
I had no idea, I thought I knew but I knew nothing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EMS 20/20

What is EMS 20/20 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around real-life emergency medical situations, offering insights into the complexities faced by paramedics during their calls. Each episode showcases various cases, ranging from traumatic events like stabbings and shootings to more routine medical emergencies, discussing the critical decisions made and lessons learned in pre-hospital care. The engaging banter between the hosts adds an entertaining layer while emphasizing the educational value for listeners, whether they are aspiring paramedics, seasoned professionals, or anyone interested in emergency medicine. The unique format often includes role-playing scenarios and thorough analysis of protocols, making it both informative and enjoyable for its audience.

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1. The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast
2. EMCrit FOAM Feed
3. Alert Medic 1
4. Emergency Medicine Cases
5. Heavy Lies the Helmet

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EMS 20/20 launched 6 years ago and published 231 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on EMS 20/20 include:

1. David Horowitz
2. Audrey Nolan
3. Nora Eppie
4. Maggie Neesium
5. Cal Siem
6. Patrick Pianezza
7. Rainn Wilson
8. Dr. Michael Lauria

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