The Survival Podcast

I have said very little about the elections this year other than covering the attempt on Trumps life in PA because frankly it needed covering. Today we look at the election though because it will be effecting all of us … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Tim Glance is the owner of Old Grouch Military surplus and a veteran of the US Army where he served for 18 years as a Construction Equipment Mechanic.  In this episode … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government spending, fitness, foraging, permaculture, pricing a product, solar power, biochar and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. … Continue reading →

Today CJ Kilmer returns to TSPC to talk about how and why the Soviet Union collapse along with the lessons the US and its Western Partners failed to learn from it. Born & raised a Florida Man, CJ Killmer holds … Continue reading →

Today we reunite 4 members of the Unloose the Goose team.  I am joined by Nicole Sauce, John Bush and CJ Kilmer to discuss the coming election, fall out around it and in general how screwed the country is economically, … Continue reading →

This week is going to be kind of dark in topics over all.  Tomorrow in an Unloose the Goose Reunion show, Nicole Sauce, CJ Kilmer, John Bush and I will discuss what is coming with the election and civil unrest … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Paul Seyfried of Utah Shelter Systems to discuss civil defense in the US and in other nations, the continued threat of nuclear war, chemical attack and biological weapons.  He also explains … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the election, dogs, guns, gardens, foraging, cooking, collapse scenarios and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it … Continue reading →

We talk about collapse a lot, we do so from many angles. But what if I told you the same government that tells you it won’t happen has calculated the odds of it happening based on 49 possible triggers at … Continue reading →

I have been on some level a systems thinker for most of my life, some components of it are just natural to me.  I would honestly say on the base level it is simply how I think.  When I was … Continue reading →

We talk about this a lot in the liberty community.  A parallel society a parallel economy, etc, but is it a legitimate goal or what I often refer to as “mental masterbation”.  What I mean by that trope is are … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Jim Miller to discuss how to keep your information and identity safe in our modern age were information is more vulnerable than any time in our history. Today’s episode of Friday … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on lethal force, knives, fitness, dog training, foraging, hurricane prep, education, economics and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. … Continue reading →

Today we are joined by long time listener Kelsey Fernandez to discuss raising, harvesting and processing pork at homestead scale. We talk pig breeds, harvesting methods, butchering and even curing pork in this episode. Kelsey Beck Fernandez is a former … Continue reading →

No matter how much they deny it, the main stream media, organizations like the WEF and the government have declared war on meat. They appear to want the peasants to live on gruel, soy and insects. Well we are not … Continue reading →

Today we talk about FEMAs horrible response in North Carolina, continued main stream media lies, the death toll America has caused in two wars, potential war with China and more. Strap in this one will be a bumpy ride! Join … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Frank Sharpe Jr. to discuss his years of experience including some frightening predictions he had for America’s future.  We discussed current unrest in much of the world, potential terrorist activity, the … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on censorship, weight training, knives, solar power, cooking, propaganda and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to … Continue reading →

Today Eric Escobar returns to TSPC to tell us about Meshtastic. A fully open source project that works with LoRa radios, requires no licenses & brings coms to remote location or during emergencies. Even better you don’t have to be … Continue reading →

Right now if I am to be blunt and I always am, this country is screwed, it will take a least a generation to correct course, if we have that long.  I don’t know that we do, but we should … Continue reading →

Here is a fact I have observed in my life.  The happiest and most successful people in life that I know have tended to be those that “broke the rules” and I have to say I am chief among them.  … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Doctor Bones and Nurse Amy to discuss collapse medicine, everything from emergency dental needs, to creative ways to get antibiotics and natural healing. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on wars, diet, exercise, back up power, foraging ginkgo, vermouth, monkey pox, chickens and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the … Continue reading →

This was likely one of the most important podcasts I have ever done. The truth is this process is at work in your life, and you either use if for good or it hurts you.  Understand that the human mind … Continue reading →

Today I am joined John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As usual we will cover a wide scope of topics on current events, today mostly focused … Continue reading →

In this episode we discussed theories and quotes from ten great thinkers.  As we do we will see a lot of things we think are new, are not.  We will also lean that many things we spend time and energy … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by of Midwest Permaculture to discuss permaculture design principles in practice and the advantages of PDC certification. Bill is an amazing guy that followed his dream, walked away from a career and … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign wars, diet, insulation, bullets and ballistics, dogs, food storage, investing, the decline of the education system and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert … Continue reading →

Kyle is the owner operator of the Bodyshop 603, a custom exempt butcher shop in northern NH. He also has a growing social media on TikTok and YouTube that he uses to expose his work in the butcher shop and … Continue reading →

Talking to some of my fellow podcasters, content creators and influencers lately I have heard many of them say things like, “I don’t even bother red pilling people any more”.  I often wonder if any of us have actually ever … Continue reading →

In this episode we talked about various ways to cook and prepare venison and perhaps some other types of fish and game. Given I need time this week to get ready to leave next week to speak at Self Reliance … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Tom Kowitz of the Baldy and the Blonde Show from WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans to discuss past monetary defaults and the nation’s economic future. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on civil unrest, weight loss, cancer, plumbing, foraging, dogs, the EPA, societal breakdown and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the … Continue reading →

Dr. Berry has been asking me question after question about Bitcoin recently by text but the help you can give someone by text is limited. I was going to ask him to call me and do it that way, but … Continue reading →

Today we lead off with a bit on the Trump Assassination Attempt and some really bizarre things we have learned since yesterday.  We then move on to our main topic.  When you get to a major decision, about moving, a … Continue reading →

Today we look at the most recent attempt on Trump’s life, the latest on the housing market is insane, Putin issued a chilling warning but did anyone even hear it and more today. Join Me Today to Discuss… What we … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Jason Fields from The Urban Farming Guys to discuss transforming neighborhoods, sustainable agriculture and living well on smaller incomes.  Their activity seems to have fizzled a bit in the past few … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, pistol caliber carbines, food storage, guerrilla gardening, radios, inheritance, inflation and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. … Continue reading →

Dr. Stephen Lewis of Green Wisdom Health returns to TSPC today to discuss why so many Americans are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. The links to diet, life style, gun biomes and what we can do about it. Green … Continue reading →

The first time I used the phrase “from home to homestead” on the show was quite a while ago.  How long ago you ask?  That would have been Episode 20 recorded on July 22, 2008.  This concept so resonated with … Continue reading →

There is a math concept known as the “lowest common denominator” but this phrase is also used to describe people. It refers to, “the tendency to simplify or compromise complex ideas, art, or culture to appeal to the broadest possible … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by veteran first responder James Stine who served in the US Air Force, a volunteer police officer, a volunteer fireman & a paramedic.  We discussed personal preparedness from the view of a … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on free markets, diet, adrenal fatigue, solar irrigation systems, foraging, cooking, podcasting and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. … Continue reading →

Today I am joined by Joshua Longbrook who established a food club and hub in Chattanooga, TN as a means to building a parallel society where food freedom and self sovereignty are respected. Join us today as Joshua lays out … Continue reading →

Today I am joined John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As usual we will cover a wide scope of topics on current events, entrepreneurship, skill sets, … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Holly Hirshberg founder of DinnerGarden.org to discuss sustainable gardening and the goal of planting one garden for every 6 families in America. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, technology, AI, thermal optics, fitness, cyber security, back up power, Star Link, alcohol infusions, self defense and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert … Continue reading →

We are joined in this episode by Moritz Kaminski of Get Alby to discuss how Alby empowers freedom technology as a lightning wallet and more. Allowing you to manage applications, interact with Nostr technology, take full custody of your LN … Continue reading →

We talk a lot about what I call “lifestyle design” around here.  When people hear that term they get the general idea, because the words are common. Lifestyle – The way in which a person lives. ~ Design – Purpose, … Continue reading →

I have been saying recently that we do appear to be in a 4th turning, perhaps even a shake up taking us more into a 5th turning as the saeculum seems to be lengthening. One way or another though there … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Steven Harris to discuss home energy production with biogas, solar, wind, wood gassification & all methods of alternative energy generation. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 7-21-11 and … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on price controls, hunting rifles, back up power, foraging, barrel aging spirits, fodder for pigs, taking meat camping without a cooler and more. Make sure if you submit content … Continue reading →

Today we are joined by Heather Smith to discuss how she is raising quail in a natural on the ground manner along with “edible landscaping” right smack in the middle of a blue hair HOA. If she can do this, … Continue reading →

When I say “ditch fishing” am a using a common term amount anglers who fish very small bodies of water in urban, suburban and even somewhat rural environments. While some really could be called actual ditches, most are more accurately … Continue reading →

The movies, sci-fi books, etc. have all trained us via propaganda and clever narrative to fear AI in the Terminator or Matrix aspect of things. Sentient machines that wage war with humanity. The real dangers are more what sentient humans, … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Sarah Jehnzen of SarahsDeals.net (this website is no longer functioning). Sarah shared coupon matchups, household tips, cooking ideas, tips for families, product reviews, giveaways and many other money saving and life … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, fitness, bitters, septic systems, diet, medical training, small game in urban areas, air rifles and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council … Continue reading →

What if you could get your stolen money back from the Federal Government and use it to improve food production systems on your farm or even your homestead. With a little creativity and specialized knowledge you can. Our guest today, … Continue reading →

Ever wonder why immigrants tend to be successful economically when they come to the US. I will tell you why. They see opportunity everywhere because it is everywhere, even right now. Today we look at 10 businesses you can start … Continue reading →

From the woke Olympics with satanic drag queen ceremonies and suburban Karen Break dancers to Cat Lady rallies for Harris and more. The world seems as though we truly have entered the 4th turning, yet again. A time of crisis … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Rob Miles to discuss bat conservation and habitat management.  Rob Mies is an exciting and adventurous scientist, conservationist, TV personality, and bat expert who has focused his passion on educating and … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, privacy tech, Start9 servers, fitness, tree seedlings, investing, the 2024 election and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the … Continue reading →

William “Billy” Witt lives dead smack in the middle of a suburban HOA but he produces a great deal of food right in his own back yard. On 6/10th of an acre he is raising rabbits and tending a 900 … Continue reading →

Wait, what about Nicole Sauce? Well Nicole is down with some viral crud so it is just a Jack and John today. Without Nicole to keep order who the heck knows what will happen. Don’t miss this one. Resources for … Continue reading →

Call it liberty, call it freedom or call it autonomy or fankly anything you want, do you really know what it means.  More does a society obsessed with using these words to sell ideas have any ideal what they even … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Dr. Eric Wilke a residency trained emergency medicine physician in practice for 12+ years.  He also direct the local fire department and the tactical medics for the SWAT team in his … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, diet, communications, cyber security, homesteading, dog training, contracting and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it … Continue reading →

Today I am joined by Karl Rev Hodl who is a long time show listener that I met via Nostr. Karl raises rabbits as part of his integrated systems approach on his homestead in a colony fashion. I have wanted … Continue reading →

What if I told you that children have an innate ability that is literally the key to getting what you want in life? But we see this skill as “rude” and hence society and schools beat it out of them. … Continue reading →

Today we take another look at back yard aquaculture.  Aquaculture has a history over thousands of years of feeding people via small self managed systems.  I have now been doing this at various levels for about 10 years.  I have … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Keith Snow to talk about how to use many foods that are commonly sotred by preppers like whole grains, legumes and other dry goods and common food preps. Today’s episode of … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on interventionism, nutrition, health, battery banks, half acre homesteading, fuel storage, aquatics and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. … Continue reading →

Today Amy joins me to discuss raising back yard rabbits and other permaculture and homesteading topics. Amy started homesteading for health benefits and has found that an more in the homesteading lifestyle. Amy was born and raised in New York … Continue reading →

As many of you know I have been teaching people to actually diversify their assets for a very long time.  In fact my recommendations have been fairly consistent since 2008 when I started, adjusted only as conditions on the ground … Continue reading →

Yesterday Biden dropped an announcement that he was dropping out on a X Posting, even very senior staffers were caught off guard, the info on Trump’s assassination attempt keeps getting worse. So we will talk some about that and then … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by MJ Demarco to discuss entrepreneurship, making money and myths about wealth, economics, mindset and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-683- MJ Demarco on the Five … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, heat casualties, pets, electricity, fitness, battery banks, motivation, rabbits, rifle optics and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do … Continue reading →

I am very excited to bring you this interview today. Vance Crowe is helping families preserve their knowledge, legacy and what was learned by the mistakes of their elders for future generations in a very cool way. He does with … Continue reading →

There have been a lot of good decisions by the courts lately that are positive for liberty. One is particular is a ruling on the home production of distilled alcohol and prohibition of it being unconstitutional. This soaked a thought … Continue reading →

I am going to come at this today from two angles. They will be that perhaps there was malice from someone inside the government, the second that it could really have simply been incompetence. Both are ugly, we may never … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Ron Hood to discuss EDC, lock picking, bug out bags, less than lethal self defense, lock picking and a ton more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-639- Ron Hood … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on SMART meters, weight training, esophageal spasms, broad acre compost application, truck tool boxes, trees, mass psychosis and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council … Continue reading →

Most of us at some time have looked at “junk land” in western Texas selling for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars an acre. For less than the cost of a new car you can own 100-300 acres … Continue reading →

Today Matt Powers (citizen scientist) and Jack Spirko (Redneck Hippy Duck Farmer) discuss what they have both learned about soil, composting, gardening and regenerative agriculture over the past decade. Tune in for a lot of fun and a fire hose … Continue reading →

Today we cover the stuff the MSM buried “below the fold”.  A reporter was fired for telling the truth about pre-scripted Biden interviews.  A new peer reviewed study says the mRNA vaccines shorten life expectancy. Boeing gets off with a … Continue reading →

Today Ken Berry joins me to discuss the proper human diet, the absolute poison in the standard American diet and his plan to replace the American Diabetes Association with an organization that actually addresses the root cause of our current … Continue reading →

Today I join John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As usual we will cover a wide scope of topics on current events, entrepreneurship, skill sets, homesteading … Continue reading →

Major shifts are afoot in the country. The portion of the public still able to think just got a major wake up call, Biden is not mentally fit and they have been lied to blatantly for years. They are also … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen from RootSimple.  We discussed a huge variety of homesteading and gardening topics along with their books, blog and other work. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the war on cash, surge protectors, competitive sports, DIY cleaning products, permaculture, workshop design, aquaculture and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show … Continue reading →

Everyone wants land. Land land and more land. I need 80 jillion acres, cattle and pigs. Do you though? An intensively managed small holding is more than most people really need. Today we will discuss how you can meet a … Continue reading →

Let me ask you a question, do you really feel future generations will know anything approaching the freedoms we still have today?  Do you think even the freedom that children had in say 1985 will ever be restored?  Have you … Continue reading →

To be clear there is at this point no risk on the long term holding of Bitcoin at this point in history. The government will not ban it, it is now in the retirement accounts of government employees and protected … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Mike Gaisor.  Mike is one of the most switched on financial people I know.  Having worked on the inside of major bond trading concerns before moving into complex political accounting issues … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the draft, fitness mindset, sola wood kilns, plants, grafting, dog training, options trading, bitcoin, opportunity capital and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council … Continue reading →

I am the grandfather of a Gen Alpha and a GenZ grandson.  My granddaughter is at the elder age for a Gen Alpha and my Grandson at the lower age of a GenZ.  The take away from that is demographers … Continue reading →

Nick Ferguson joins me as we discuss how we would design a property to actually feed a community living on it. We hear so often, “I am going to get some friends together, buy some land and grow all our … Continue reading →

Today we dig into a ton of US and global events. Subjects like a new automatic draft registration for all US Males, controlling public opinion, the “bird flu death” was a total lie, the bump stock and pistol brace bans … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Paul Wheaton and we discussed a huge number of tactics and techniques to reduce or even eliminate the need fully for irrigation. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-629- Paul … Continue reading →