Show overview
FLOOD PROTECTION SECRETS by Dr Andreas Klippe｜Homeowner｜Businessman｜Public Servant｜Architect/ Engr. has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 134 episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 10 min and 20 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 54 episodes published. Published by “DR. FLOOD” Andreas Klippe - Engineer, Entrepreneur, Book Author.
From the publisher
A RUBBER DUCK belongs in the bathtub or swimming pool, but should not float in the living room or garage. Entrepreneur, German engineer and author “DR. FLOOD” Andreas Klippe provides valuable tips in this PODCAST on how to protect buildings and critical infrastructure against the destruction caused by floods and heavy rain. Be there when it comes to protecting business premises, public buildings and important infrastructures, as well as private homes and garages from flooding and destruction caused by high water. This way, the hard-earned money is not spent on clean-up, repairs and replacements, but on the beautiful and important things in life, such as the children's education, a new car or a vacation trip.
Latest Episodes
View all 134 episodes#134: From Risk to Protection: The Practical Flood Protection Logic
#133: The Flood Protection Pentagon
#132: Why Most Flood Protection Solutions Fail
#131: The First Step That Changes Everything
#130: The Price of Waiting
#129: After the Celebration Comes Reality: Are You Prepared?
#128: Easter A Time of Peace A Reality We Cannot Ignore
In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe, German engineer, international flood protection expert and book author, reflects on Easter as a time of peace, family and renewal. At the same time, he shares real flood events that happened during the Easter period in different parts of the world. A calm but powerful reminder that protection must be in place before the storm begins.
#127: April Fools Day When Flood Protection Becomes a Joke
In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe, German engineer, international flood protection expert and book author, shares two humorous real world stories and one serious case that shows how wrong decisions in flood protection can turn costly. A light but powerful reminder to rely on proven solutions instead of risky improvisation.
#126: After Eid The Decision That Protects Everything
In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe, German engineer, international flood protection expert and book author, builds on the message of Eid al Fitr and takes it one step further. Reflection alone is not enough. The real question is what happens next. A clear and practical perspective on how decisions made today determine whether buildings, businesses and families remain protected tomorrow.
#125: Eid al Fitr A Moment of Peace A Moment of Responsibility
In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe, German engineer, international flood protection expert and book author, connects the meaning of Eid al Fitr with a critical reality. Floods do not respect holidays. A calm and powerful reminder that protecting people, families and operations begins before the storm.
#124: Christmas Season 2025 Reality Check
Flood risk does not follow calendars — and it does not pause for holidays. In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe, German engineer, international flood protection expert and book author, reflects on real flood events that occurred during recent Christmas seasons and the surrounding months. From the Middle East and Southeast Asia to Africa, North America, and South America, this episode delivers a sober reality check: flood protection is not a technical detail, but a personal responsibility. It is about protecting people, operations, and continuity — even when water appears where it should never be.
#123: Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy (Part 3): The 10 Wrong Beliefs About Flood
In the final part of the Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy, Dr. Andreas Klippe — “Dr. Flood”, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — exposes the 10 dangerous beliefs that cause families, businesses, and entire communities to suffer unnecessary flood damage. This myth-busting episode reveals why so many buildings fail during storms — not because the water is too strong, but because the preparation was too weak.
#122: Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy (Part 2): The 6 Human Cost Factors of Flooding
In Part 2 of the Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy, Dr. Andreas Klippe — “Dr. Flood”, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — explores the human, emotional, and financial cost of flooding. Beyond damaged walls and ruined equipment, he reveals what families, businesses, and communities truly lose when floodwaters enter their lives. A powerful reminder that flood protection is not just technical — it is deeply personal.
#121: Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy (Part 1): The 7 Hidden Weak Points
In Part 1 of the Flood Safety Masterclass Trilogy, Dr. Andreas Klippe — “Dr. Flood”, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — reveals the hidden weak points that cause 90% of buildings to fail during floods. From unnoticed gaps and basement ramps to human error and weak engineering, this episode uncovers the reasons buildings suffer catastrophic damage — and what must be done to protect them.
#120: From Danger to Action: Your Flood Protection Checklist
In this follow-up to Episode #119, Dr. Andreas Klippe — “Dr. Flood”, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — shifts from climate danger to practical action. Using lessons from recent storms in the Philippines such as Typhoon Matmo (Philippine name is Paolo), Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino), and Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan), he shares the essential checklist every building owner must follow to stay flood-free. From risk assessment and engineering requirements to proper installation, deployment, and maintenance, this episode provides a fully actionable plan for real flood resilience.
#119: When the Ocean Heats Up, the Floods Move In
In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe — “Dr. Flood”, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — explains how record-warm oceans are loading the atmosphere with more moisture and contributing to weather patterns that allow storms to stay longer over the same region. From deadly floods in Brazil and Libya to extreme rainfall in Europe, the USA, and the Philippines, he shows why heavy rainfall events and catastrophic flooding are becoming more frequent — and why every building owner should be alarmed.
#118: The Shopping Mall That Refused to Sink
In this episode, we revisit the real-life flood disaster at SM Megamall Cavite in the Philippines — and how RS Demountable Flood Barriers transformed a site of chaos into a model of flood resilience. Hear the before-and-after story in a casual, storytelling style.
#117: Built Like Germany Builds
In this episode of Flood Protection Secrets, Dr. Andreas Klippe — Dr. Flood, German engineer, entrepreneur, and book author — shares the story of a highly respected university in Doha that turned to RS Demountable Flood Barriers after a sudden storm threatened its facilities. Designed and tested in Germany to the highest standards, the system kept the campus fully operational during the next heavy rain.
#116: When the River Rose – How Bonnybrook Wastewater Plant Stopped a Disaster
When heavy rains threatened to shut down Calgary’s Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant, one thing stood between safety and disaster: FM/ANSI Class 2510-certified flood barriers. In this episode, Dr. Andreas Klippe reveals why these barriers performed flawlessly under pressure—and why this level of certified safety is critical for any high-value infrastructure.
#115: The Day After UN Risk Disaster Preparedness Day (Oct. 13)
October 13 has passed — but the need for flood preparedness remains urgent. In this episode, Dr. Andreas Klippe (Dr. Flood), German engineer, entrepreneur, and author, invites you to reflect: Did you take steps to protect your site? Will you act now? Awareness without action leaves you vulnerable. This is your chance to start protecting what matters before the next storm hits.