Rephonic
Artwork for The Event Safety Podcast

The Event Safety Podcast

Event Safety Alliance
Event Safety Alliance
Event Safety
Crowd Management
Event Safety Summit
Accessibility
USITT
Event Safety Certificate Program
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
OSHA
Event Insurance
Live Events
Mental Health
Heat Management
University Of California, San Diego
Safety and Health Commission
Workers' Compensation
Live Event Production
Meteorology
This Tour Life
Touring Professionals

Welcome to the Event Safety Podcast, your source for ideas, discussions, and news from the world of live event safety. Produced by Event Safety Alliance.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes122Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Performing ArtsArtsMusic

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Event Safety Podcast

Latest Episodes

Danielle reconvenes the 2nd annual current events roundtable, joined by event safety friends, Jacob Worek, John Badcock, and Doug Bruce to review the incidents, trends, and conversations that shaped the first half of 2026 for live events.

Weather wa... more

What separates safety training from safety culture? Danielle and co-host Anna Glover sit down with Jen Ruggerio, founder of Rugged Training Group and author of Uncorporate Leadership, to dig into that question.

Safety training without leadership sup... more

It is fireworks season! Danielle sits down with Ryan Abel, a fireworks and FX designer and pyrotechnic specialist. This in-depth chat covers pyro from design to operations, including budget, AHJs, permits and safety protocols.

Site selection, weathe... more

Pink Bows Foundation grew out of tragedy. After ten people, including Madison Dubiski, lost their lives at Astroworld in 2021, her family channeled an outpouring of community grief into an organization committed to making live events safer for everyo... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

John Badcock
Occasional safety person in Austin, Texas
Unspecified
Episode: Episode 122 - Safety Check Round-up 2026
Doug Bruce
Senior safety advisor
Cornwall, UK
Episode: Episode 122 - Safety Check Round-up 2026
Jacob Worek
Representative of Event Safety Alliance and crowd management bodies
Event Safety Alliance, United Kingdom Crowd Management Association, Global Crowd Management Alliance
Episode: Episode 122 - Safety Check Round-up 2026
Jen Ruggerio
Founder, Rugged Training Group
Rugged Training Group
Episode: Episode 121 - Leadership, Safety and Safety Leadership
Ryan Abel
Fireworks designer and seasoned fireworks technician
Independent pyrotechnics professional
Episode: Episode 120 - The Pyro Pod
Kyrah Lowe
Social worker with Pink Bows Foundation; community coordinator
Pink Bows Foundation
Episode: Episode 119 - Pink Bows Safe Space
Bill Conner
Theatre consultant with extensive experience on codes and NFPA/IBC integration
ESTA (Rigging Working Group co-chair)
Episode: Episode 118 - Fire Safety Curtains, to be or not to be
Dan Culhane
Technical theatre professional with roots in regional theatre and ESTA involvement
ESTA (Stage Machinery Working Group, Technical Standards Council)
Episode: Episode 118 - Fire Safety Curtains, to be or not to be
Ben Cattaneo
Consultant and host of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast
The Decision-Making.Studio
Episode: Episode 117 - Uncertainty and Decisions

Host

Danielle Hernandez
Host/Co-host focused on event safety, grounding episodes in practical leadership and safety culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Informative and Entertaining. The hosts covered a wide range of topics all related to event safety and often include guests that are experts in theory specialty.

    It offers an opportunity to think about events in a new and interesting light.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Albert H
    2 years ago
  • Episode 68: Let's Talk Training

    This *Excellent* and *Informative* podcast features Phil Van Hest, Safety Manager at Bigger Hammer Production Services. For anyone, at any stage of their career in entertainment production, Phil offers information about safety training. When you listen to him, you can hear his heartfelt words and advice about the importance of safety training and his caring for workers in our industry. BRAVO - Mr. Van Hest! #podcast #career #stage #safety

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prof. David C. Pecoraro
    United States3 years ago
  • A podcast for the event professional

    From the ticket taker to the venue manager, this podcast takes you along the steps of what’s reasonable under the circumstances to help improve the safety and security for your guest and staff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saxtynine
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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

High quality guests and actionable insights for event safety professionals.
Gives practical, safety-first guidance for on-site teams.
A clear focus on culture and training alongside technical safety topics.

Chart Rankings

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

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 118 - Fire Safety Curtains, to be or not to be
Q: What does the IBC 2027 change mean for fire curtains in theatres?
It eliminates the requirement for a proscenium opening protection like a fire curtain or day-louvers, replacing that need with broader building-wide safety measures such as improved egress, sprinklers, and stage ventilation as an integrated package.
Episode 116 - Survey Says... Weather with DTN! [Updated]
Q: What was the most surprising takeaway from the survey?
That weather impacts are not limited to outdoor events; indoor venues and routes to and from venues can experience disruption, and 94% of events reported weather-related disruption in some form.
Episode 114: GCMA's The Service Playbook
Q: Why did GCMA create The Service Playbook?
To promote service-driven crowd management as a formal, practical framework and to give event teams a structured resource they can implement across diverse events, starting with major events and expanding to broader applicability.
Episode 112: Major Incident Planning
Q: How should planners handle escalation and the unknown when threats change?
Escalation should be written into plans from the start, with flexible resources and checklists; maintain ongoing communication with local authorities, and ensure plans and equipment are regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
Episode 112: Major Incident Planning
Q: Would you be willing to share some of the Manchester Arena experience and what lessons it taught you?
The staff's calm evacuation of 15,000 people showed the power of rehearsed procedures, clear roles, and quick, decisive leadership; it also highlighted the need for brave decisions when safety is at stake and for continuous debriefs and updates to plans.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Event Safety Podcast

What is The Event Safety Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on practical safety leadership, risk management, and operational excellence in live events. Across episodes, hosts draw from real-world incident learnings, safety training, weather and environmental risk, crowd management, and certification standards to help event teams plan, communicate, and respond effectively. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on safety culture, hands-on guidance for crews, and invited guests who are practitioners and experts across engineering, theatre, and operations. The format often pairs two hosts with industry guests to unpack complex safety topics through actionable takeaways, case studies, and frameworks for decision-making on multi-employer worksites. Listeners are likely to value concr... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Event Safety Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Event Safety Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Event Safety Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Event Safety Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Event Safety Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Event Safety Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Event Safety Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Event Safety Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Event Safety Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Event Safety Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Event Safety Podcast:

1. Freakonomics Radio
2. Stuff You Should Know
3. Up First from NPR
4. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
5. F1 Nation

How many episodes of The Event Safety Podcast are there?

The Event Safety Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Event Safety Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Event Safety Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Event Safety Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Event Safety Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Event Safety Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Event Safety Podcast?

Recent guests on The Event Safety Podcast include:

1. John Badcock
2. Doug Bruce
3. Jacob Worek
4. Jen Ruggerio
5. Ryan Abel
6. Kyrah Lowe
7. Bill Conner
8. Dan Culhane

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days