The Weirdest EMT Stories You’ve Ever Heard | Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 276
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In this episode of the Unsubscribe Podcast, hosts Eli Doubletap, Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, and The Fat Electrician, alongside guest EMTbadge502, swap wild emergency services stories and discuss the realities of first responder life. The conversation ranges from bizarre medical calls involving objects stuck in unusual places to the intricacies of historic firearms and tactical watch collecting. They also touch upon serious political and localized issues in Texas, such as the resurgence of the cattle-destroying screw worm fly and recent flooding relief efforts.
- The guest explains that the screw worm fly, which nearly devastated the US cattle industry in the 1960s before being beaten back with sterile male flies, has recently re-emerged as a major agricultural threat in Texas. 5:55
- The guest details how rabies has a near 100% mortality rate once symptoms show and explains that post-exposure vaccines are administered directly into the source of the bite. 19:44
- The guest shares his transition from training for routine medical calls to treating twenty COVID-19 patients a night in New York during the height of the pandemic while wearing full Tyvek suits. 24:28
- The guest and hosts discuss the mechanics of various historic firearms, including the direct blowback operation and potential out-of-battery detonation risks of the Oerlikon 20mm cannon. 1:03:36
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Host Banter
The hosts kick off the episode with playful introductions and a lighthearted exchange before diving into the main content.
- 0:57Reintroduction of Brandon and Early Conversation
Brandon returns to the show, prompting a nostalgic recap of past episodes and a playful discussion about missed memories.
- 2:10Campaign Trail and Texas Issues
Brandon outlines his campaign trail experience, highlighting the challenges of covering a vast Texas district and local issues like water scarcity and border wall concerns.
- 5:48Screw Worm Crisis in Texas
The conversation shifts to the resurgence of the screw worm fly, its impact on cattle, and the efforts to control it through sterilization and federal collaboration.
- 31:01Humorous Anecdotes and GI Joe Story
A series of comedic stories unfold, including a bizarre GI Joe incident, leading to a playful exploration of the hosts' sense of humor and content creation.
- 35:04Veteran EMT Experiences and COVID Response
The hosts discuss the EMT's journey through the pandemic, the emotional toll of treating COVID patients, and the evolution of their content creation as a coping mechanism.
- 38:04Dispatching Challenges and Communication Issues
The EMT explains the complexities of solo dispatching, the importance of clear communication, and the difficulties faced when coordinating with other emergency services.
- 43:41Dispatch Dilemma: A Gun‑Shooting Call Gone Wrong
The hosts recount a dispatcher who ignored 911 calls, leading to a fatality and a controversial 10‑day sentence.
- 49:45Legal Fallout: Supreme Court and Police Duty
Discussion of the Supreme Court ruling that police may not be required to intervene in life‑or‑death situations, and its impact on dispatchers.
- 50:53Ridge Wallet Sweepstakes Promotion
Hosts promote Ridge’s sweepstakes, detailing entry dates, prizes, and discount codes for listeners.
- 1:00:00Watch Collection Storytelling
Hosts share personal anecdotes about their watch collections, the significance of each piece, and the challenges of acquiring luxury timepieces.
- 1:02:59Gun Talk: From Mini‑14 to Orlikan 20mm
A deep dive into various firearms, including the Mini‑14, Orlikan 20mm cannon, and historical machine guns.
- 1:19:32Closing Reflections and Listener Takeaways
The hosts wrap up the episode, reflecting on the stories shared and encouraging listeners to engage with future content.
- 1:24:10Nicotine Alternatives and Fitness Tips
A segment on nicotine‑free pouches for athletes, discussing benefits, flavors, and promotional codes.
- 1:26:42Mini‑Gun Blueprint Hype
The hosts reminisce about early 20th‑century mini‑gun designs and the challenges of turning blueprints into a working weapon.
- 1:28:14Demo Disc Disaster
A story about a recalled PlayStation demo disc that accidentally erased users’ memory cards, sparking outrage among gamers.
Highlights
- 5:55
Saving Cattle With Sterile Fliesinsight
The guest explains how the screw worm fly lays eggs in cattle wounds with near-100% fatality, and how the cattle industry was historically saved in the 1960s by releasing millions of radiation-sterilized male flies.
- 20:02
The Rabies Treatment Realitystory
The guest recounts a high school friend who had to receive painful rabies shots directly into the tip of his finger after attempting to rescue a raccoon from a storm drain.
- 24:28
The guest describes the intense psychological and physical toll of working as a new EMT in New York during the pandemic, treating dozens of breathless or unconscious patients a night in full protective gear.
- 30:46
The Hospital Ass Boxstory
The guest shares incredible stories from his EMT career, including a college graduation party where an intoxicated individual had a GI Joe action figure pushed elbow-deep inside himself.
- 45:41
Dispatcher Negligence Incidentdata
The hosts discuss a shocking news case where a 911 dispatcher in Houston repeatedly hung up on callers, leading to criminal charges and a brief jail sentence after emergency aid was delayed.
- 57:42
Legal Self-Defense With Machine Gunsstory
The host breaks down the unique legal case of Gary Fadden, who successfully used a transferable full-auto Mini-14 in legitimate self-defense during a 17-mile road rage chase in Virginia.
- 1:03:36
The Sketchy Oerlikon Cannoninsight
The host details the engineering and inherent dangers of the Oerlikon 20mm cannon, which uses advanced ignition blowback to fire rounds before they are fully chambered.
- 1:25:08
Tourbillon Watch Historyinsight
The speakers marvel at the mechanical complexity and enduring design of the tourbillon watch mechanism, which was first invented and patented in 1801 to counteract the effects of gravity.
Quotes
“The cattle industry was saved by flies shooting blanks.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:04 “We put out a bunch of sterilized flies, so male flies that basically just made it so that they couldn't reproduce.”
Unnamed speaker · 6:35 “could be, you know, a full blown hostage situation, who knows?”
Unnamed speaker · 43:09 “got, one of the cops walked right up to her, and she's like, I'm working, he's like, well,”
Unnamed speaker · 44:45 “The Supreme Court ruling, where it's like, the, uh, was it, police have no duty to protect your life?”
Unnamed speaker · 49:47 “The only one I know of, I've been told that, I'm being told that there might be more.”
Unnamed speaker · 57:23 “And the rest is history. But I, I just think it's fucking neat how like we had like all of the blueprint, like all of the ingredients to make the mini gun, uh, the minigun so early.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:27:35 “The future of warfare seems to be like referring, reverting back to, to paper airplane.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:43:08 “The first time you'll ever tell people to shove shit in.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:53:08
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Transcript
26,696 words · 8 speakers
Topics
- Emergency Medical Services
- Firearms and Gear
- Military History
- Watch Collecting
- First Responder Stories
- Texas Politics
- Veterans
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