Heavy Lies the Helmet
Heavy Lies the Helmet is a clinical education podcast hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh and Dr. Amanda Humphries, covering critical care decisions, case reviews and team operations in prehospital and hospital settings. The show has 100 episodes, released roughly every five weeks, with a median length of about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A focused audience of emergency and critical care clinicians, with a 4.9 Apple rating
- 262 Apple ratings average 4.9 stars, indicating a loyal listener base.
- Episodes run about 56 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll with depth.
- Hosts are working clinicians, giving credibility with prehospital and hospital professionals.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, case review, guest interview
- Tone
- candid, technical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists a sponsorship page for the Crash and Learn conference, not for podcast advertising.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Clinical case discussions of trauma and critically ill patients, such as 'Endocarditis: A Change of Heart' and 'Keeping Trauma Close to the Chest', involve medical injury content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | heavyliesthehelmet.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1248488560 |
| RSS feed | heavyliesthehelmet.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 141 - How to Not Save Lives w/Brett Weiner | 2026-10-07 | 55 min |
| Episode 140 - Beyond the Behavior: A Differential Diagnosis of Agitati | 2026-08-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| Episode 139 - Don't Listen to Us: Navigating Online Education | 2026-07-10 | 1 h 1 min |
| Episode 138 - Seizing Control w/Skyee Edwards | 2026-04-24 | 1 h 1 min |
| Episode 137 - Endocarditis: A Change of Heart | 2026-03-14 | 58 min |
| Episode 136 - Bronchoscope of Practice | 2026-01-14 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 36 days.
The Heavy Lies the Helmet® Podcast is made by emergency and critical care professionals for clinicians working across the prehospital and hospital environments. Hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh, and Dr. Amanda Humphries, the show takes an honest look at the clinical decisions, challenges, and experiences that come with caring for critically ill and injured patients. We work through complex cases,…
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About Heavy Lies the Helmet
Heavy Lies the Helmet is a clinical education podcast for emergency and critical care professionals, hosted by Mike Boone, Dan Rauh and Dr. Amanda Humphries. According to the show's description, the episodes work through complex cases, clinical decisions, teamwork, operations and the stress of high-acuity care across prehospital and hospital settings. The website presents the show as critical care transport education.
The feed lists 100 episodes, with a release gap of about 36 days on average and a median episode length of roughly 56 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 262 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener figures are estimates: based on these signals, the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience weighted toward working clinicians. No sponsors are named in the feed.
An estimated mid-roll host-read placement would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits brands selling clinical equipment, training products or recruitment services to emergency and critical care professionals.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Heavy Lies the Helmet can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Heavy Lies the Helmet
How much does Heavy Lies the Helmet charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.
What is Heavy Lies the Helmet about?
The show is a clinical education podcast for emergency and critical care professionals. Episodes cover case reviews, clinical decision making, teamwork and the stress of high-acuity medical work.
How do I contact Heavy Lies the Helmet about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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