SARCast is the podcast for search and rescue professionals, volunteers, and anyone with an interest in SAR, outdoor operations, and emergency response.
Now a collaboration between Stonestreet SAR Store and Outdoor Professional, the podcast is hosted by Richard Prideaux and Luke Stonestreet, bringing expert insight, real-world experiences, and interviews from across the SAR community.
Each episode dives into the evolving world of search and rescue—from operational tactics and team training to the latest technology and kit.
Expect discussions with search and rescue personnel, Coastguard officers, police and specialist units, voluntary SAR teams, and industry experts.
Whether you're an active responder, a team leader, or just fascinated by the world of SAR, SARCast brings you the stories, skills, and developments shaping the field. New episodes coming regularly. Stay sharp, stay safe, and stay tuned.
🔗 Find SARCast online:
Website: sarcast.co.uk (https://sarcast.co.uk)
Instagram: instagram.com/sarcastuk (https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/)
Facebook: facebook.com/SARCastUK (https://www.facebook.com/SARCastUK/)
Twitter/X: twitter.com/SARCastUK (https://twitter.com/SARCastUK)
Discord: discord.gg/6Qk7ps58Fs
🎙️ Brought to you by:
Stonestreet SAR Store – SAR and outdoor gear: sarstore.co.uk (https://sarstore.co.uk)
Outdoor Professional – Specialist training and consultancy: outdoorprofessional.co.uk (https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk)
#SearchAndRescue #SARPodcast #OutdoorProfessional #StonestreetSARStore #SARCast
A New Era Begins & Life as a Lowland Rescue Search Technician :: S4E1
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.
Luke Stonestreet and Richard discuss the transition, future plans for the show, and why Richard is currently sporting a questionable moustache.
This episode covers the evolving landscape of search and rescue, including the growing professionalism of voluntary SAR teams, the impact of technology on operations, and what to expect from future interviews.
Upcoming topics include Coastguard rescue officers, women in SAR, and insights from international search and rescue teams.
Later in the episode, Luke interviews Joe Appleby, a newly qualified Lowland Rescue Licensed Search Technician from Berkshire Search & Rescue (berkshirerescue.org.uk (https://www.berkshirerescue.org.uk)). Joe shares his journey from civilian to operational SAR member, the challenges of training, and the reality of balancing voluntary commitments with family and work.
The conversation also delves into the role of kit in SAR, the evolution of team equipment, and the growing presence of Stonestreet SAR Store patches and gear in the field.
Listen now and get ready for an action-packed season ahead. Find SARCast online:
Website: sarcast.co.uk (https://sarcast.co.uk)
Instagram: instagram.com/sarcastuk (https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/)
Facebook: facebook.com/SARCastUK (https://www.facebook.com/SARCastUK/)
Twitter/X: twitter.com/SARCastUK (https://twitter.com/SARCastUK)
Discord: discord.gg/6Qk7ps58Fs (https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777)
Explore our partners:
Stonestreet SAR Store – SAR and outdoor gear: sarstore.co.uk (https://sarstore.co.uk)
Outdoor Professional – Specialist training and consultancy: outdoorprofessional.co.uk (https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk)
#SearchAndRescue #SARPodcast #OutdoorProfessional #StonestreetSARStore #SARCast
13 Dec 2023
SARCast S3 Ep 3- Training, Bristow Winch-Paramedic and International Search and Rescue
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 review our experience of training / being trained.
The gang talk about gear purchases ranging from Helly Hansens boots to Motorola Defy satellite links.
We have teamed up with Sony Music Entertainment to showcase a new podcast called RESCUE with Donny Dust, Marine Corps veteran and world-renowned survival expert.
Bristow Winch-Paramedic Jamie Pattison then joins us to discuss his day job, search and rescue and becoming an International Search and Rescue Paramedic. Diving deep into Jamie's experience, training and mindset.
Episode Links:
Jamie’s interview about his Moroccan experience – Bristow’s Jamie Pattison witnesses human resilience after devastating Moroccan tragedy :: Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) (https://www.bristowgroup.com/news-media/articles/detail/9617/bristows-jamie-pattison-witnesses-human-resilience-after-devastating-moroccan-tragedy)
Morocco Earthquake - Morocco earthquake: Watch aftershocks send rescue teams running - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-africa-66805242)
UK ISAR - https://twitter.com/UK_ISAR_TEAM/status/1701676462422560808 (https://twitter.com/UK_ISAR_TEAM/status/1701676462422560808)
Rescue Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rescue/id1709000814 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rescue/id1709000814)
Gear Links:
Helly Hansen - Men's Traverse Hellytech® Waterproof Hiking Boots | Helly Hansen UK (https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/traverse-ht-boot-11807?color=623398)
Helikon Hybrid Outback Trousers - Helikon Hybrid Outback Pants DuraCanvas Black (military1st.co.uk) (https://www.military1st.co.uk/sp-hop-dc-01-helikon-hybrid-outback-pants-duracanvas-black.html)
Motorola Defy Satellite Link - motorola defy satellite link (https://www.motorola.co.uk/motorola-defy-satellite-link/p?skuId=730)
Podcast Links:
Join the conversation over on Discord - https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777 (https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777)
SARCast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/)
SARCast Twitter - @SARCastUK (https://twitter.com/sarstore)
SAR Store Online Shop - https://sarstore.co.uk/ (https://sarstore.co.uk/)
25 Aug 2023
SARCast S3 Ep 2- Update from the Arctic, AI SAR & 4x4 Response
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 Ralph has been up to in the Arctic Circle! At the end of their discussion they discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in Drone search and rescue.
Later Luke is joined by Sam Vincent from Derbyshire 4x4 Response Team who discuss what a 4x4 Response team is, what they get up to here in the UK and Sam shares his experiences of Snow and a good view of what it’s like in the team.
Episode Links:
ICE-SAR Conference - https://www.rescue.is/ (https://www.rescue.is/)
Norsk Folkehjelp - https://folkehjelp.no/ (https://folkehjelp.no/)
Norsk Folkenhjelp Midt-Troms - https://www.instagram.com/nfmidttroms/ (https://www.instagram.com/nfmidttroms/)
Derbyshire 4x4 Response Team - https://derbyshire4x4response.org/ (https://derbyshire4x4response.org/)
Modern Outdoor Survival Snow Episode - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52204362 (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52204362)
Dr Robert Koester: Robert J. Koester first joined the Appalachian Search & Rescue Conference in 1981 and since then has participated in hundreds of searches. He holds a PhD in search theory from the University of Portsmouth and is CEO of dbS Productions. His contributions to search and rescue include seminal research on lost person behavior (with emphasis on dementia), the International Search and Rescue Incident Database (ISRID), a tactical decision aid software – FIND. A Search Mission Coordinator, instructor for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and past president of the Virginia Search and Rescue Council (15 years), Robert has also worked for the United States Coast Guard, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Park Service, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Author of numerous books and articles on search and rescue. He has presented in Aruba, Australia, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland, the United Kingdom, and throughout the United States and Canada.
A link to Lost Person Behaviour - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Person-Behavior-Search-Rescue/dp/1879471396 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Person-Behavior-Search-Rescue/dp/1879471396)
Gear Links:
Rigerloo Rescuer - https://rigloo-rs.com/rescuer/ (https://rigloo-rs.com/rescuer/)
Ortovox Peak 45 rucksack - https://nettbutikk.folkehjelp.no/produkt/beredskapssekk-vanlig-rygg/ (https://nettbutikk.folkehjelp.no/produkt/beredskapssekk-vanlig-rygg/)
Helly Hansen - https://www.hellyhansen.com/journal/custom-made-for-search-and-rescue (https://www.hellyhansen.com/journal/custom-made-for-search-and-rescue)
SAR Cast TShirt - https://sarstore.co.uk/product/sar-store-sar-cast-t-shirt/ (https://sarstore.co.uk/product/sar-store-sar-cast-t-shirt/)
Podcast Links -
Join the conversation over on Discord - https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777 (https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777)
SARCast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/)<br...
5 May 2023
SARCast S3 Ep1 - Tactical Tim, earthquakes and Ben spends!
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 from around the globe, including earthquakes and some SAR training here in the UK. This then follows with a dive into the world of Mr Ben, and we find out exactly what he has been spending his money on!
News:
Turkey Earthquakes - Max and Delta K9 NI Search amd Resuce dogs honoured (https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/k9-ni-search-rescue-dogs-26424092)
Wiltshire Exercise - training to real life casulaty (https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/inyourtown/chippenhamnews/23284764.longleat-forest-search-rescue-teams-descend-park/)
Australia radioactive capsule (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64481317)
Links:
Join the conversation over on Discord (https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777)
Tim Hagraves Tactical Commander - @EMAS_TimH (https://twitter.com/EMAS_TimH)
East Midlands Ambulance Service (https://emas.nhs.uk)
Leicestershire-sar.org.uk (http://leicestershire-sar.org.uk/)
EMAS Community First Responder - @EMAS_CFR (https://twitter.com/EMAS_CFR)
JESIP (https://www.jesip.org.uk)
Blue Light Card (https://www.spreaker.com/https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/)
Podcast Socials:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/)
SARStore (https://sarstore.co.uk/)
30 Jan 2023
Ep.4: End of season review
A recap and update on SARCast
Luke 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 (https://www.instagram.com/sarcastuk/)
@stonestreet_sar_store (https://www.instagram.com/stonestreet_sar_store/)
Discord (https://discord.gg/sX98QHg777)
SAR Store (https://sarstore.co.uk/)
18 Jul 2022
Ep.3 : Southport Offshore Rescue Trust
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, UK. They contacted us about visiting their new boathouse, and after a bit of organisation Richard and producer Amy headed up there to meet the team. The resulting episode is the sum of us talking to some fantastically knowledgeable people, experiencing first hand a search on quad bikes, and being the casualty in man overboard training scenarios.
We couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and professional bunch of people for the first recording of this type for SARCast. They kitted us up in all of the right gear to take part in some training exercises, and accommodated us in one of their meeting rooms for the evening. Here we interviewed some of the key members of the team about Southport Lifeboat's history, current activity and all of the impressive kit which they use to provide a very effective service.
We really hope that you enjoy this episode, and if you belong to a team who would like to welcome us to a training event then please do get in touch, via direct message or email - podcast@originaloutdoormedia.co.uk (mailto:podcast@originaloutdoormedia.co.uk)
Southport Lifeboat - https://www.southport-lifeboat.org.uk/ (https://www.southport-lifeboat.org.uk/)
6 May 2022
Ep. 2 : Map apps, Interoperability and the Personal costs of SAR
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 interoperability as well as the difficult nature of the search area. Ben leads the way giving his thoughts on Outdoor Active and it's use in SAR vs other similar apps. Then the discussion turns to the costs of joining a volunteer SAR team and the observations Ben has made whilst being involved in recent recruitment days for his team.
Links
Outdoor Active - https://www.outdooractive.com/en/ (https://www.outdooractive.com/en/)
Discord - https://discord.gg/wWBaxdS83Y (https://discord.gg/wWBaxdS83Y)
25 Feb 2022
Ep. 1 : SAR in the Arctic Circle
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.
Ralph is a member of a SAR team in Norway, quite far North in Norway in fact. He joined Richard for a conversation about life above the Arctic circle, how SAR is managed there, and the different challenges faced when operating in an extreme environment. They also dive in to the fascinating projects which Ralph's team is leading on, developing a drone specifically to help with SAR. From pinpointing avalanche beacons, to assessing the safety of ground conditions for rescue and more.
If you or your team are interested in being a guest on the show, please get in touch with Amy: podcast@originaloutdoormedia.co.uk (mailto:podcast@originaloutdoormedia.co.uk)
Links:
@nfmidttroms
@norwegianpeoplesaid
@norse_asset_solutions_as
Discord - https://discord.gg/wWBaxdS83Y (https://discord.gg/wWBaxdS83Y)
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