{"podcast":{"title":"Disaster Dog Podcast","slug":"disaster-dog-podcast-7515370","podcast_index_feed_id":7515370,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/disasterdogpodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://disasterdogpodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21373271/DDPlogoresize.jpg","author":"disasterdogpodcast","episode_count":9,"summary":"Disaster Dog Podcast is the first show dedicated entirely to the world of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) canines. Hosted by Rami Elshareif and Mike Vitale—both experienced USAR handlers—the podcast creates a space within the working dog community focused on the unique challenges and triumphs of disaster response. Each episode dives into topics such as training methods, canine selection, deployment experiences, and the evolving landscape of disaster work in the United States and beyond. Our mission is to highlight the voices of handlers and bring their stories directly to the community, while offering insights, lessons learned, and inspiration for anyone passionate about USAR dogs.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370"},"episode":{"title":"Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 1 with Ryan Cusack of IN-TF1","slug":"disaster-dog-podcast-episode-1-with-ryan-cusack-of-in-tf1","published_at":"2025-09-25T00:26:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-1-with-ryan-cusack-of-in-tf1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370","url":"https://disasterdogpodcast.podbean.com/e/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-1-with-ryan-cusack/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ntqivssnvyktirw3/Disasterdogpodepisode1.mp3","summary":"We kick off our very first episode with a special guest—Ryan Cusack of Indiana Task Force 1. Ryan takes us through his journey, from an early fascination with canines, to working alongside his now-retired live find partner, Jake, and ultimately stepping into his current role as Search Team Manager for IN-TF1. In this episode, Ryan shares stories of memorable deployments, reflects on how the world of search and rescue canines has evolved over the years, and even gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his recent flight with the Air Force Thunderbirds. It was an honor to have Ryan join us in the studio, and we’re confident you’ll enjoy hearing his insights, experiences, and passion for the canine search and rescue community as much as we did.","meta_description":"We kick off our very first episode with a special guest—Ryan Cusack of Indiana Task Force 1. Ryan takes us through his journey, from an early fascination…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4441,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370/episodes/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-1-with-ryan-cusack-of-in-tf1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-1-with-ryan-cusack-of-in-tf1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}