First off, this show definitely gets a FJ thumbs up. Each episode is all about how to survive some really tough and realistic scenarios. The two shows I recommend especially are the mall shooting and the hijacked airplane episodes. Both of them are filled with excellent information on how to realistically survive and lead the efforts. This stuff falls in line with the ‘hero in waiting concept’ I keep talking about. That there is no one else that is going to save you and your fellow victims, so it is up to you all to stop the terrorists or criminal, and get out alive.
The second part of this, is that Cade Courtley is one of us. He is a security contractor (or was, now that he has this Hollywood gig), and this is something we can all be proud of. Cade is representing his SEAL community, and this industry well.
I also think that these shows will no doubt lead to the survival of folks. It reaches out to the kid, the mom, the grandmother, the wife, etc., and gets everyone involved in an entertaining and intriguing show. It is all about arming people with the knowledge necessary to defeat the Jokers, the Mumbai terrorists, the fires and floods, the 9/11 hijackers, and the Hasans. We cannot and should not depend on someone else to save us, and this show is just one more way of arming yourself with life saving and enemy defeating information. Be the ‘hero in waiting’ and win that fight. –Matt
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Cade Courtley, Host of Spike TV’s Surviving Disaster
What will you do when disaster strikes? Spike TV’s new original series Surviving Disaster, led by Navy SEAL Cade Courtley, vividly takes viewers through catastrophic scenarios and arms them with the knowledge needed to survive the unthinkable. Courtley tackles worst-case scenarios and equips viewers with the practical information needed to save their own lives and the lives of their loved ones. Whether the threat is natural or man-made or on a national or personal level, Courtley speaks directly to the viewers and guides them through a comprehensive, step-by-step process to not only survive the big picture disaster, but endure the many dangerous obstacles that may occur within each catastrophic event. While leading viewers out of danger, Courtley not only provides helpful tips and hands-on instruction, but swiftly points out common misconceptions and fatal mistakes. Unlike any other series, Surviving Disaster may actually save lives by providing actions that anyone can perform.