EMS 20/20
EMS 20/20 is podcast hosted by two experienced Paramedics. Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discuss real calls run by real responders and pull out the lessons you won't find in a text book. This podcast is aimed at Paramedic students, seasoned Paramedics looking to refresh, or any one interested in a deeper dive into pre-hospital health care.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 86 minutes
- Episodes
- 206
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ding Dong, The Patient's... Dead?
When a code 99 comes in for a frequent flyer, a crew finds themself in a classic case of "there's more than meets the eye". Do they follow the yellow brick road to get their questions answered? Click…
01:21:27 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Special Edition: It Can't Be THAT Simple... Can It?
Chris is in the hotseat and immediately starts over thinking a call involving a possible stroke... or UTI... or hypoglycemia... or alcohol? Check out @ems2020show in Instagram and vote on his perform…
01:41:52 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Paralyzing Yourself to Refuse
What does Carhart pants, Fireball Whiskey, weed, and an allergy to authority have in common? They're all in this episode! Follow the Paramedic of Darkness into the fray as we sort out and angry MVA p…
01:35:23 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Special Edition: Oops! All Trauma!
Spencer is in the hotseat trying to fix all the problems with a severe trauma patient. Also, Chris cannot count. Vote on Instagram now!
01:44:07 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Self Inflicted Surgery
Hands down, this is the weirdest episode. So many twists and turns. Chris rants about TXA again (start the emails), Spencer gets weird about barnyard animals, and a goat is suspect for attempted murd…
01:44:55 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Special Edition: Face the Pain
Chris is in the hot seat! Spencer pulls out a rare but immediately life threatening disorder that threatens to crush Chris under the weight of airway management. Does Chris prevail? VOTE NOW ON INSTA…
01:29:56 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Bold Strategy Cotton
An interfacility call that seems like your basic, everyday call... until it isn't. A patient goes from walking and talking to huffing and puffing to gasping and... dying?
01:47:11 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Special Edition: Little Altered Man
Spencer is given a 'kitchen sink' type call as Chris leaves him looking around every corner to see if he can walk down Holland road. Does Spencer eek out a 2, or is he leaving you waiting for more? V…
01:26:50 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Sus 4 CO
Hey wait... that's not Oxygen! Call an emergency meeting! Does the crew in this week's episode get to the bottom of the problem BEFORE it's too late? Listen and find out on this OD turned CO!
02:03:25 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Special Edition: Recipe for Disaster
Spencer attempts to trip Chris up with a chaotic flight call! An IFT where a small hospital is struggling to keep up with a severe trauma patient's needs. Is Chris the missing ingredient that ties th…
01:33:00 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Bullet(s) With Butterfly Wings
A team of responders enter a scene made safe(ish) by PD to find a very unhappy gunshot victim. Are they able to calm his rage and treat appropriately? Listen and find out!
01:38:39 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Special Edition: He's Choking Now
Time's up! Over! BLAU? Spencer is in the hot seat as an unconscious unresponsive patient is presented to him. Does he choke? Does he handle it with grace? Let us know and vote on our IG! @ems2020show
01:24:07 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Prepare for Unforeseen Consequences
The guys analyze a crew that walks into self-imposed traps. Do they figure it out before it's too late, or do they find themselves at the bottom of a hidden pit? Listen and find out!
01:21:46 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Special Edition: Gambling with Grumpy
Spencer rolls the dice for Chris as he presents him with one grumpy customer... can Chris get through the interpersonal obstacles or will he fall flat on his face? Vote on our Instagram!
01:29:08 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Get Out of My Head!
Is it an overdose? Is it trauma? Is it... something else entirely unhinged? Yes. Listen and find out what the guys have to deal with in today's exciting and surprising episode!
01:32:02 |
Wed 07 May 2025
No Right Answers!
Chris gives Spencer a maze with no end... or a maze with too many endings? Can Spencer pull his patient out of jeopardy and save the day? Or will he miss a vital intervention that leads to a dead end…
01:52:25 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Rage Against The EKG
Is this EKG even for the right patient? A wild call with everything from pediatric to... significant OLMC considerations causes the guys to call in some backup... this time in the form of Dr. Michael…
01:33:22 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Special Edition: Crafting a Plan
Chris is given the mother of all scenarios where a pediatric patients takes... well, all the medications. PLUS! We introduce the coveted DICE ROLL to spice things up! Just because Chris asks for it d…
01:34:53 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Disappearing Leadership
A discharge home for a patient is difficult for all the wrong reasons. Chris... defends the bad guy? Nuance is key as Chris and Spence discuss the wrong time and place in this week's episode.
02:14:31 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Special Edition: Bled Too Much? Is That A Thing?
SPENCER is back in the hotseat! Is it trauma? Is it childbirth? Is it both? Is it a code? Vote now on our Instagram and let Spencer know how you feel!
01:24:54 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
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