{"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 6: FSA's...Black, White, or Gray?","slug":"disaster-dog-podcast-episode-6-fsa-s-black-white-or-gray","published_at":"2026-03-01T13:35:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-6-fsa-s-black-white-or-gray","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/disaster-dog-podcast-7515370","url":"https://disasterdogpodcast.podbean.com/e/disaster-dog-podcast-episode-6-fsasblack-white-or-gray/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s8emkmutxamp6ku4/DDP_-_Episode_69n6wf.mp3","summary":"Rami and Mike sit down to tackle one of the more talked-about topics in the disaster response canine world — FSAs and testing in USAR. In this episode, they break down the true spirit and intent behind the tests, how different teams interpret and implement them in the field, and what a “new school” mindset might look like moving forward. This conversation dives into philosophy, standards, training culture, and the evolving expectations of disaster search dogs. Some of the takes may ruffle feathers — and that’s intentional. The goal isn’t agreement; it’s dialogue. If this episode sparks debate, questions long-held assumptions, or pushes the community to think differently, then it’s doing exactly what it was meant to do: start meaningful conversation within the world of USAR canines.","meta_description":"Rami and Mike sit down to tackle one of the more talked-about topics in the disaster response canine world — FSAs and testing in USAR. In this episode, th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4429,"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-6-fsa-s-black-white-or-gray/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-6-fsa-s-black-white-or-gray.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}