Podcast Episodes

Real stories from Coast Guard rescue swimmers, aviation crews, and disaster response professionals — hosted by Jason Quinn.

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Watch the latest episode of The Real ResQ podcast featuring firsthand accounts from elite search and rescue professionals. In this episode, Jason Quinn sits down with experienced Coast Guard rescue swimmers and aviation crews to break down real-world missions — from routine medevacs to high-risk nighttime rescues.

Each episode provides operational insight, emotional perspective, and lessons learned under pressure.

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The Real ResQ is a leading search and rescue podcast sharing authentic stories from Coast Guard rescue swimmers, helicopter hoist operators, flight mechanics, and disaster response teams. Explore the full archive of episodes below and discover what it takes to operate in life-or-death conditions.