State of Disaster

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Emergent States: Disaster Systems

September 03, 2026

I consider this conversation to be a great companion episode to the previous one about disaster complexity and complex adaptive systems. Fitting the theme of emergent states, this conversation with Space Force Systems Engineer, Carl “C.J.” Unis, is about how emergency managers can (and should) consider the cascading impacts from unique disaster interactions way before the incident begins to scale.Carl “C.J.” Unis is a systems engineer with the United States Space Force. He leverages his opera...

Emergent States: Disaster Complexity

August 19, 2026

After working six World Cup games, traveling for three weddings, and adopting one dog, I’m back in my studio and editing so much content for all of you. Here’s part one of a currently two-part series with Gregory Vigneaux with to come, I’m sure. Premium subscribers on Substack have already had access to the majority of this episode, plus a lot of show notes with references, links, and other resources from this very philosophy heavy series, which is really at the heart of Emergent States. I’m ...

We're All Aspiring. Celebrating Brandi Hunter and Five Years of Aspiring Emergency Managers Online.

May 14, 2026

Welcome to State of Disaster, Season 3. It’s been just about a year since I published my first episode, but it feels like an entire lifetime. This show has become a staple of my life and I’m as always, so grateful for everyone I’ve gotten to know through this adventure.This season is called Emergent States. For the last year, I have been recording interviews with some really smart people about what happens when big systems fail and what emerges when individuals, organizations, and communities...

Disaster Zone · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for State of Disaster?

The publicly listed email for State of Disaster: matt@disasterdiscourse.com.

How many listeners does State of Disaster have?

Podseeker estimates State of Disaster reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for State of Disaster?

State of Disaster typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established emergency management practitioners/instructors; emergency response leaders (including tactical or crisis leadership backgrounds); emergency management policy specialists; disability advocacy leaders connected to emergency preparedness/response; founders of emergency management education/career programs. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in emergency response or training; Recognition as an emergency management instructor or educator; Authorship of relevant works (including disaster/crisis-themed fiction). Recent guests include Brandi Hunter, Donald E. Patterson, and Dr. Sherman Gillums Jr..

How hard is it to get booked on State of Disaster?

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

What topics does State of Disaster cover?

Recent episodes cover Emergency Management, Disaster Response, Crisis Leadership, Public Policy, and Disability Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.