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DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.

Jason Perez, Wesley Long

Booking Overview

This is an expert-led emergency preparedness and resilience show that combines solo disaster case studies with interviews featuring emergency management professionals, first responders, medical educators, and risk-technology leaders. Credible pitches include emergency managers, crisis and business-continuity executives, disaster-response technology leaders, paramedics, and authors with practical preparedness expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial operational experience or leadership credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

disasterclass@instinctready.com

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Host

Jason Perez - Emergency preparedness and emergency management professional who hosts discussions and practical case-study episodes about organizational readiness, disaster response, and resilience.

Wesley Long - Emergency preparedness and emergency management professional who hosts expert conversations about planning, resilience, and operational readiness.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Substantial experience in emergency management, disaster response, business continuity, crisis leadership, emergency medical services, preparedness technology, or related organizational resilience work. Senior operational leaders, founders, educators, authors, and subject-matter experts with practical case studies are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership of emergency management, medical education, preparedness technology, or resilience organizations, Decades of operational experience in emergency response or prehospital medicine, Authorship of books or recognized educational work on preparedness, CPR, or emergency response, Development or leadership of products and programs used in disaster planning, response, or recovery

Recent Guest Discussions

Alicia Johnson - Organizational Readiness, Emergency Planning, Hidden Dependencies, Realistic Exercises, Lessons Learned, Evacuation Barriers, And Trust In Emergency Response.

Kiera Newbury - CPR Readiness, Acting Under Pressure, Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Education, And The Human Impact Of Lifesaving Action.

Brad Newbury - Bystander Action, CPR Readiness, First-responder Experience, Emergency Medical Education, And The Long-term Effects Of Lifesaving Interventions.

David Tobias - Aerial Imagery, Disaster Damage Assessment, Emergency-response Intelligence, Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Data Silos, And Technology-enabled Organizational Readiness.

Recent Topics

Emergency Management, Disaster Preparedness, Business Continuity, Crisis Leadership, Disaster Recovery

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.
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99_Are Your Emergency Plans Just “Painted Rocks”?

September 21, 2026

What if your emergency plan looks impressive—but has never really been tested?Alicia Johnson calls them “painted rocks”: plans, programs, and preparedness efforts that look complete on the surface but may not have the capability behind them to perform when they're actually needed.In this episode of DisasterClass, Wesley Long sits down with Alicia Johnson, founder of Two Lynchpin Road, for a conversation about what separates a completed emergency plan from genuine organizational readiness.They...

98_Rick Rescorla and the Preparedness That Helped Thousands Survive 9/11

September 11, 2026

On September 11, 2001, thousands of Morgan Stanley employees escaped from the World Trade Center. Their response was supported by years of planning, recurring evacuation drills, and determined leadership from security director Rick Rescorla.In this special 25th-anniversary episode, Jason Perez examines what Rescorla and Morgan Stanley did before the emergency, why training mattered during the roughly 16 minutes between the attacks on the North and South Towers, and what today’s organizations ...

97_How Folgers Reopened 22 Days After Hurricane Katrina

August 20, 2026

When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, more than half of Procter & Gamble's coffee production was concentrated in the region. P&G had hurricane plans. It had shutdown procedures. It had generators, crisis teams, backup systems, and decades of experience preparing for storms. And then Katrina exceeded the plan. Communications collapsed. Employees were scattered across multiple states. Roads became inaccessible. Utilities disappeared. Some shutdown procedures weren't complet...

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Frequently asked questions

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DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.
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How do I get in touch with DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.?

DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness. is hosted by Jason Perez and Wesley Long. Its publicly listed email is disasterclass@instinctready.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.?

The publicly listed email for DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.: disasterclass@instinctready.com.

How many listeners does DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness. have?

Podseeker estimates DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness. reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.?

DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness. typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial experience in emergency management, disaster response, business continuity, crisis leadership, emergency medical services, preparedness technology, or related organizational resilience work. Senior operational leaders, founders, educators, authors, and subject-matter experts with practical case studies are a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership of emergency management, medical education, preparedness technology, or resilience organizations; Decades of operational experience in emergency response or prehospital medicine; Authorship of books or recognized educational work on preparedness, CPR, or emergency response. Recent guests include Alicia Johnson, Kiera Newbury, and Brad Newbury.

How hard is it to get booked on DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness.?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does DisasterClass Podcast | Your Masterclass in Disaster Preparedness. cover?

Recent episodes cover Emergency Management, Disaster Preparedness, Business Continuity, Crisis Leadership, and Disaster Recovery. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

disasterclass@instinctready.com

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