{"podcast":{"title":"How To Survive","slug":"how-to-survive-7257954","podcast_index_feed_id":7257954,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/how-to-survive","website_url":"https://www.inlet.fm/how-to-survive","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bdc2ffca-04dc-11f0-b32e-dfc3d0490687/image/341531bb1ed6b39894f3a9109057ea60.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"How To Survive","episode_count":149,"summary":"Join the Webby Award-winning series 'How to Survive' as it offers a captivating guide to overcoming life's unexpected obstacles. Learn essential survival skills through gripping stats, insightful facts, and real-life survivor stories. Whether you're facing the threat of a tsunami or the dangers of a sinking ship, we've got the strategies you need to stay safe. Tune in for an engaging experience that merges entertainment with practical survival tips, ensuring you're prepared for whatever life throws your way.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T18:19:10.176848+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954"},"episode":{"title":"Aquapack: Flash Flood Survival Kit with Bezhad Rashidizadeh","slug":"aquapack-flash-flood-survival-kit-with-bezhad-rashidizadeh","published_at":"2026-05-22T19:00:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954/aquapack-flash-flood-survival-kit-with-bezhad-rashidizadeh","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL5957814043.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL5957814043.mp3","summary":"We spoke with industrial designer Bezhad Rashidizadeh about his groundbreaking prototype for the Aquapack, a flash flood survival kit. We discussed hidden dangers of flash floods and the importance of empathy in product design. 00:00 - Introduction to the Aquapack01:05 - Kit Components and Functions01:52 - Water Filtration and Use05:20 - Emergency Radio Beacon06:06 - Inspiration and Climate Change08:33 - User-Centered Design Principles13:13 - Recognition and Future Improvements13:56 - Thermal Blanket and Medical Kit15:56 - Manufacturing and Market Challenges23:04 - Flood Survival and Preparation28:41 - How to Follow Progress If you'd like to follow and support Behzad's work, check it out here: Behzad Rashidi's WebsiteInstagram: @be_rashidi Whether it's an earthquake, mudslide, or shark attack, learn to survive life-threatening moments with science and survivor stories. Note: This content is not a substitute for professional advice. Always seek professional guidance for medical concerns. In emergencies, contact a doctor or emergency services immediately. 00:00: Introduction to the Aquapack01:05: Kit Components and Functions01:52: Water Filtration and Use05:20: Emergency Radio Beacon06:06: Inspiration and Climate Change08:33: User-Centered Design Principles13:13: Recognition and Future Improvements13:56: Thermal Blanket and Medical Kit15:56: Manufacturing and Market Challenges23:04: Flood Survival and Preparation28:41: How to Follow Progress #Aquapack #flashflood #BezhadRashidizadeh #survivalkit #productdesign #floodsurvival #climatechange See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/6a1099e1f25e97dc9a0cd52e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"We spoke with industrial designer Bezhad Rashidizadeh about his groundbreaking prototype for the Aquapack, a flash flood survival kit. We discussed hidden…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-to-survive-7257954/episodes/aquapack-flash-flood-survival-kit-with-bezhad-rashidizadeh/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-survive-7257954/aquapack-flash-flood-survival-kit-with-bezhad-rashidizadeh.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}