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EMS 20/20

Hosted by Spencer Oliver, Christopher Pfingsten

EMS 20/20 is hosted by paramedics Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten, who discuss real pre-hospital calls and the lessons behind them. The show has 261 episodes released roughly weekly, typically about 90 to 120 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor EMS 20/20

Engaged paramedic audience listening to long-form, real-call case reviews

  • Hosts are two working paramedics whose real-call case reviews attract a professional, education-minded audience.
  • 908 Apple ratings average 4.9 stars, with 873 five-star reviews.
  • Weekly cadence and long episodes give sponsor messages substantial listening time.
Best formedical equipment and training productscontinuing-education and certification services
Watch forExplicit flag and graphic clinical content limit suitability for general consumer brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness45%
Education35%
Careers20%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, case review, special edition episodes
Tone
candid, technical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
85 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 908 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 ratings maps to 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), a 2020 start placing it over five years old, a steady weekly cadence, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks abouthow a specific emergency call was handledwhat clinical lessons apply to protocolshow to prepare for paramedic exams and practice
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website reference only the Long Pause Media network and continuing-education offering.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit, and the discussion of real emergency calls includes graphic medical content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 98 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
PREVIEW: Promise Not To Try2026-10-15–
CO Too2026-10-141 h 35 min
Special Edition: Fishing for Mack's AMS2026-10-071 h 35 min
Mauly and Me2026-09-301 h 45 min
Special Edition: YOU SHALL BE AVENGED2026-09-231 h 36 min
The Pieces Don't Fit2026-09-192 h 0 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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.
EMS 20/20's own show description from the podcast feed

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About EMS 20/20

EMS 20/20 is an educational podcast in which paramedics Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discuss real emergency calls and the lessons they offer for pre-hospital care. The show runs to 261 episodes with a weekly cadence and typically lasts 85 to 120 minutes, according to the feed. It is published by Long Pause Media, whose website describes it as part of a network and continuing-education platform.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing carries 908 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a verified number. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys a placement in front of a paramedic and EMS-student audience. The show suits medical equipment, training and continuing-education brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. EMS 20/20 can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about EMS 20/20

How much does EMS 20/20 charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing is set with the show.

What is EMS 20/20 about?

EMS 20/20 features paramedics Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discussing real emergency calls and the clinical lessons they offer for pre-hospital care and education.

How do I contact EMS 20/20 about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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