Best Sar Tech Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 239: From Old-School Tracking to High-Tech Helicopter Missions; Jeff Love — Pinal County Sheriff Office SAR Pilot, Hoist Operator & Rescue Specialist 1:27:43

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In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn speaks with Jeff Love from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office search-and-rescue team. Love shares his extensive experience in Arizona search-and-rescue, from his first missions to today’s more complex operations. He emphasizes the critical role of teamwork, medical training, and tracking ski…

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Fred Denniger - Running a SAR Tech course, the variety of SAR jobs, the whole military experience 49:00

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It’s been a minute (classic) please listen to the first few min, no sponsorship. I’m still here, i respond to all emails on [email protected] and i help all kinds in the world of fitness, military, and planning a fulfilled life. Tall order; i do not have all the answers, but I’ll give you some of my time. Fitness! The everyday operator program. …

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[TOP STORY] Reclaimers fear job losses as Joburg shuts landfill sites 7:48

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‘The closure of that actually says there are no more jobs for us. The biggest problem for us is the unwillingness of the city and Pikitup to properly prepare for such activities,’ says Luyanda Hlatshwayo, leader in the African Reclaimers Organisation. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Health funders renew fight against NHI law 34:47

6h ago34:47

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Joburg landfill closures threaten the livelihoods of thousands of reclaimers. And why creatives are calling for destructive fossil fuel advertising to be banned. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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How drones have changed the Cinematography Industry 17:01

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How drones have changed the film industry and how drones can help document disasters/disaster areas. I mention, my opinion how I think drones could have helped the Mt. St. Helens eruption.By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] Electricity hikes raise fears of mass retrenchments in mining, metals 7:51

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‘In the ferroalloy space, already ten smelters have disappeared in the past ten years. There is no guarantee that the four remaining will be able to continue,’ says Fanele Mondi, CEO of the Energy Intensive Users Group. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security 32:51

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Eskom price hikes fuel fears of jobs bloodbath in mining and other sectors. Cape Town announces new AI tourism hub. And will the Fair Play Bill lead to a more transparent and equitable corporate culture? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Taxpayers warned: Don’t trust Sars auto-assessments at face value 7:19

2d ago7:19

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‘South Africans make the mistake of thinking that because Sars has sent you that number, that Sars is okay with that number, which is not the case. You ultimately have the liability to make sure that your assessment is actually correct,’ says Daniel Swiegers, director at TaxTim. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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NASCAR Playoffs Prediction + Micah Parsons Trade Reaction 10:31

3d ago10:31

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By Kyle Netzel

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‘Revive artisan training to solve unemployment’: expert 35:11

4d ago35:11

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Tax experts sound the alarm over Sars auto assessments. SA’s energy transition hits a hard-grid reality. And why fresh investor interest seems to be returning to Southern Africa. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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How Fear Spreads 37:16

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What can modern epidemiological methods tell us about French Revolutionary history? Also, the origins of horse riding, solar systems, and star dust itself. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth (Image: Storming of the Bastille Paris France 1789 illustration. Credit: Grafissimo via Getty Ima…

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[TOP STORY] Big screen survives streaming as millions still flock to cinemas 8:41

5d ago8:41

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‘I think as humans, we're so obsessed with the digital world that we forget that there really is something quite cerebral about the old way of doing things, and cinema is definitely one of those things, says Brandon de Kock, director of storytelling at BrandMapp. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Episode 240: Into the Canyon: A Harrowing Rescue with Pinal County Sheriff’s Office 47:48

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In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by members of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team as they recount a harrowing mission to save a missing girl who had fallen into a canyon. The team walks us through the preparation, execution, and challenges of the rescue, offering a firsthand look at the comp…

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Africa wealth report: Continent outpaces global growth 35:10

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An expert explains why millions of litres of wastewater are going missing and why this is compounding SA’s sewage crisis. A new report shows wealth in Africa is outpacing global growth. The Road Freight Association welcomes the historic Transnet deal. And why South Africans are still flocking to the cinema despite high costs and disruptor streaming…

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Drones + SAR Operations, How they help 11:41

6d ago11:41

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By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] SA Tourism board dismissal reeks of ministerial overreach – Satsa 9:03

6d ago9:03

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‘She put that board in place. Trust your board. It’s their job to execute their fiduciary duty. They were doing so with all the good intentions in the world,’ says David Frost, CEO, Southern Africa Tourism Services Association. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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'Gaza hospital bombing constitutes a hate crime' 33:45

6d ago33:45

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Tourism body says SAT board dismissal reeks of ministerial overreach. The DA calls for Tshwane mayor to ‘pay back the money’. And why tax on foreign pensions could deter wealthy retirees from other countries from settling in SA. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Daytona Race Recap + Points and extra news 10:42

7d ago10:42

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By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] Transport Dept concedes licence backlog will continue to mount 8:13

7d ago8:13

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‘On a daily basis we get more than 10 000 applications. So we've got to balance the equation in terms of the backlog as well as the new applications that come through,’ says Department of Transport spokesperson, Collen Msibi. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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New mining legislation could hurt jobs and investment 35:37

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Bad news, as driver’s licence backlogs are set to last into 2026. A look at new divorce laws and the impact they could have on homes and properties. And a positive step towards SA’s freight future, as new operators win slots on Transnet network. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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How Drones Are Changing Farming 19:04

8d ago19:04

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How drones in the agriculture industry are changing it and making farmers work smarter and not harder.By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] Electricity and logistics reforms drive cautious optimism on SA economy 7:47

8d ago7:47

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‘We can expect some upgrades in the next few years. I think the rand can possibly also be slightly more stable in the medium to longer term than what we've become accustomed to,’ says Johan Els, group chief economist at Old Mutual. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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SAT board removal: Did Tourism Minister follow the correct process? 34:09

8d ago34:09

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The rand remains surprisingly resilient despite US tariffs. Why Minister Gayton McKenzie is in hot water over old social media posts. And a look at how communication dead zones are costing lives. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The NFL and WWII 12:45

9d ago12:45

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I discuss some of the things that were interesting during a time of war in America for the NFL.By Kyle Netzel

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SA prisons hellish says Judge Cameron, Minister agrees 34:43

11d ago34:43

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With the largest prison population in Africa, how can South Africa transform its jail system for the betterment of those incarcerated and for society at large? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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NASCAR Schedule 2026 Overview 14:09

12d ago14:09

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By Kyle Netzel

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Not cold fusion all over again 30:13

12d ago30:13

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A desktop nuclear fusion reactor that uses electrochemistry to up the ante. Also, a global survey of human wildfire exposures finds Africa burning ahead, plus tiny swarming robots and record-breaking 2024 ice melts from glaciers on Svalbard. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production co-ordinator: Jana Holesworth (Photo: The Thunde…

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[TOP STORY] Ultra-rare disease costs threaten sustainability of SA medical schemes 7:03

12d ago7:03

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‘For smaller schemes, you find that some of them rarely collect contributions in excess of R50 million per year. If they were to fund treatment for one of these diseases, it then becomes a very big portion of what is actually collected,’ says Charlton Murove, head of research at the Board of Healthcare Funders. Moneyweb…

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Concerns around rise in illegal tyre burning and dumping 33:34

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A new proposal to help medical schemes mitigate the cost of ultra-rare disease treatment. Why Mango may have truly reached the end of the runway. And a move to get a uniquely South African crop off the tariff list. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Finance minister’s hard line on Bitcoin ‘stifles growth and innovation’ 6:38

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‘We’ve seen almost $165 billion of investment flowing into US-based exchange-traded funds. Much of that could have been invested in emerging markets like South Africa,’ says Marius Reitz, GM for Africa and Europe at Luno. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The ‘super-duper shopper’ – small numbers, big influence 32:37

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Exclusions, empty promises and walkouts, why the National Dialogue is being labelled a ‘let down’ by NGOs and activists. Why the Finance Minister’s comments on crypto could see SA fall behind global investment practice. And the role of Japan in driving Africa’s industrialisation, skills development and energy transition. Moneyweb…

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Richmond Recap--Redemption, Playoffs, and Tight Racing 10:59

14d ago10:59

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By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] Rules, not retaliation, guide SA’s trade policy - Itac 8:54

14d ago8:54

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‘Retaliation, with the scale of market we have, might have other unintended consequences that might potentially be much more counterproductive to our industrial policy ambitions,’ says Ayabonga Cawe, chief commissioner at Itac. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Chinese cars might lose their competitive edge in SA 35:09

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The International Trade Administration Commission of SA faces an unprecedented caseload as global trade tensions intensify. Why an expert says women in Africa are hit hardest by tariffs. And is wifi and access to stable internet a luxury or a human right? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Thermal Imaging+Drones! 25:41

15d ago25:41

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By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] SA’s housing market outpaces inflation for first time since pandemic 6:57

15d ago6:57

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‘The fact that we are seeing the value of their properties rising above inflation means their wealth levels are rising alongside the rising property prices,’ says Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, senior economist at FNB. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Calls to fire SANDF chief, minister over Iran remarks 32:58

15d ago32:58

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Master stroke or manipulation? How Donald Trump negotiated for the USA to get 15% of Chinese AI chip sales. Why AI can’t replace humans in the hiring process. And a look at the surge behind SA’s residential property prices. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Defence ministry rebukes SANDF chief's Iran comments 34:23

18d ago34:23

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SA business sentiment rises, buoyed by auto, manufacturing and precious metals. Landmark high court victory for coastal communities as judge tells TotalEnergies to go back to the drawing board. And is value-based healthcare the solution to SA’s care crisis? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Vaccine study retraction request rejected 30:43

19d ago30:43

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US Health Secretary RFK Jr’s call to retract a study on childhood vaccines is resisted by the journal. Also antibiotics get designed by AI, and a new way for stars to die. A study focussing on Danish childhood vaccination data has attracted the US Secretary for Health’s anger, as RFK jr calls for the journal in which it was published, the Annals of…

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[TOP STORY] Risenga Maluleke's insights on rising SA unemployment 9:08

19d ago9:08

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‘On the unemployed side, in the first quarter we were sitting at 8.2 million unemployed people who are actively looking for employment. That number went up by 140 000 to 8.4 million,’ says the Statistician-General at StatsSA. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The reporter who refused: Inside the IDT bribery attempt 34:58

19d ago34:58

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SA works to improve data collection for informal jobs. A look at what’s fuelling the surge in new car sales. And the case for gender-smart investing. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Episode 238: High Stakes and Cold Cases—William Boudreau & Kevin Bronson on New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Rescue Frontlines 1:48:12

19d ago1:48:12

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by William Boudreau and Kevin Bronson from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Recorded live at their Keene, NH office, the episode dives into how both Boudreau and Bronson earned their place among the state’s elite Search and Rescue professionals. We get a first-hand look at the …

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Drones + Small Events! 17:54

20d ago17:54

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This podcast dives into how drones can help small events. More specifically Non-Profits.By Kyle Netzel

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[TOP STORY] Sars targets R513bn in unpaid taxes with tougher legal action 8:54

20d ago8:54

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‘We need to move up the enforcement value chain…seeking civil judgments, as well as writs of execution where possible, especially where the behaviour of the taxpayers is not as cooperative as we would want them to be,’ says Sars deputy commissioner, Johnstone Makhubu. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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ATMs closing across SA: Will we become cashless? 35:47

20d ago35:47

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Sars deputy commissioner Johnstone Makhubu warns that R500bn in unpaid taxes puts the fiscus at risk. And why institutions must stop recycling familiar faces and invest in real talent to fix the economy MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Why key voices are stepping back from National Dialogue 16:46

21d ago16:46

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Dr Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue and Ismail Joosub of the FW de Klerk Foundation warn South Africa’s National Dialogue risks losing credibility amid rushed planning, transparency concerns and sidelined voices, urging a postponement to realign with core principles and ensure genuine citizen-led engagement. Moneyweb…

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Drones and Construction! 28:57

21d ago28:57

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By Kyle Netzel