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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.

Hosted byChris Pfingsten, Spencer Oliver
268 episodes Education 192 with CE

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EMS 20/20 Mauly and Me
Episode 263 Sep 30, 2026 1:45:26

In today's all BLS episode, a crew runs into a career first (and maybe career worst...) kinda call. Can two EMT's, neither with more than a year of experience and no ALS in sight, pull it off? Have a listen and find out on this week's episode that goes totally off-leash.

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EMS 20/20 Do Not Pass ER
Episode 245 May 19, 2026 1:52:05

Special Guest GEOFF MURPHY of Master Your Medics fame joins the guys for a trip around the game board as a Canadian crew navigate the harsh realities of the unknown reasons someone could be altered... with a STEMI. Maybe.

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EMS 20/20 EXCLUSIVE: Stranger Lungs
Bonus episode Apr 1, 2026 2:08:18

A captain and a brand new EMT respond to a breathing problem that gets complicated fast. Chris and Spencer break down the call, the missed clues, and why the basics still matter when everything’s going sideways. This bonus episode is available exclusively to EMS 20/20 subscribers on Long Pause Media.

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Face the Pain
Episode 203 Jul 23, 2025 1:29:56

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 INSTAGRAM! @ems2020show

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Respiratory Kombat
Episode 187 Mar 19, 2025 1:01:52

Chris is in the hotseat and his patient is in respiratory distress and making alllll the sounds. How does Chris hold up to this onslaught of respiratory trouble? Vote on our Instagram at @ems2020podcast!

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EMS 20/20 The EMT and The Sea
Episode 184 Feb 26, 2025 1:40:30

...of bodily fluid. The guys set sail on an adventure to see what they can find on a particularly... sticky... call. Also... IT ENDS WITH A SONG!

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Drop Kick Syndrome
Episode 177 Jan 8, 2025 1:18:53

The Special Editions are back! We kick it off with an absolute doozy of a breathing problem and lungs that are so... clear? Listen and see if Spencer suffocates or if his performance is a breath of fresh air.

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EMS 20/20 Running Up That SpO2 (Hopelessly)
Episode 159 Aug 28, 2024 1:41:17

The SpO2 climbs while the patient declines? What?! A fed up patient and Paramedic who, if they only could, would swap places with just about anyone on this week's call!

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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.