The Survival Podcast

Episode-397- Jack on Truth Brigade Radio

Modern Survival — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:15:44 +0000

Today’s show is a 2 hour rebroadcast of a recent appearance I did on Truth Brigade with Christie Czajkowski from about a week ago. On this show Christie interviews me about individual sovereignty, personal freedom, the power of truth and the role preparedness plays in being a patriot. The audio includes the show in full including [...]

Episode-396- An Interview with Michael Adam of the Appleseed Project

Modern Survival — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:49 +0000

Today Michale Adam of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association and the Appleseed project joins us to discuss being a rifleman and concepts like history, honor and duty. Join us today as we discuss… What are the RWVA and Appleseed What is the difference between a rifleman and a guy with a rifle Why is mastering a rifle important Why [...]

Episode-395- An Interview with Rob Gray of the AOCS

Modern Survival — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:50 +0000

Today we welcome Rob Gray of the American Open Currency Standard and the AG Trading Center in Farmers Branch Texas. Tune in today to learn about putting real value back into an honest currency standard and about Rob’s other projects. By participating in the AOCS, you have immediate access to the thousands of participating merchants across [...]

Episode-394- Nine Unusual Edible Perennial Plants

Modern Survival — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:10:16 +0000

Today we discuss nine unusual edible perennial plants that I compare to investing. While they won’t generally produce until their 3rd - 4th year with high yields they will then produce in abundance for decades with very little input and maintenance. Join me today as we discuss… Gogi Berry Jujube Nanking Bush Cherry Blue Honeysuckle High Bush Cranberry Elderberry Clumping Bamboo Filbert Primocane Blackberry Additional Resources [...]

Episode-393- Listener Phone Calls 3-8-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:21:20 +0000

Today we do a show with your phone calls and my responses to them. Remember if you want to hear your question on the air just dial 866-65-THINK and you might be on a show just like today’s. Tune in today to hear about questions like… Did 7 million people starve to death from 1929-1933, if so [...]

Episode-392- Listener Feedback 3-5-10

Modern Survival — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:49:35 +0000

Today we do a show with your questions comments and feedback on subjects like public education, storage, gardening, the second amendment and more. Join me today as we discuss… How we could fix our education system overnight with no additional spending Thoughts on high mileage cars and diesel motors What exactly should “arms” mean in the 2nd amendment, would [...]

Episode-391- Individual Revolution and Freedom

Modern Survival — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:57:50 +0000

So you want to be a revolutionary? You want to be a patriot? You want to be like the great men and women that helped create our nation. Today I have a different way to look at that concept. To be a real radical perhaps set your sites a bit further back into history. Tune [...]

Episode-390- Eight News Stories You Should Know About

Modern Survival — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:36:29 +0000

Today we discuss eight news stories you won’t hear in main stream national media. They each tell us something about our future and effect us as modern survivalists. While I generally focus on solutions once in a while it is good to stay in touch with current and emerging problems so that we can can [...]

Episode-389- Ten Gardening Steps to Get Ready for Spring

Modern Survival — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:16:41 +0000

It is March 2nd and much of the North East just got over “Snowercane 10″, heck I am in Texas and I had an inch of snow last week and over 10 inches just two weeks ago. The northern half of the country has ground that is currently still frozen and I want to talk [...]

Episode-388- Listener Feedback 3-1-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:48:43 +0000

Today we take just a few questions and mostly discuss news stories and events sent in by listeners. We have a lot on board today, the earth quake in Chile, the tsunami warnings, guns at Starbucks, nitrogen fixing trees and more. Tune in today to hear me discuss… Is gold about to drop in price in the [...]

Episode-387- Eight Flowers With Medicinal Value

Modern Survival — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:58:28 +0000

Today is the third in a multi-part series on medicinal plants, trees and herbs. Today we cover 8 plants traditionally growing through out the world simply as “flowers”. While each is certainly a beautiful flower for the garden or even in a vase on a table all of these can also help our bodies heal. WARNING [...]

Episode-386- Fishing a Part of a Sustainable Food Supply

Modern Survival — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:23 +0000

Today we are going to look at fishing and how it can be part of the modern preppers lifestyle for day to day living rather than in a capacity such as wilderness survival or bush craft. Our nation is blessed with millions of acres of accessible water for fishing. Join me today as I discuss a [...]

Episode-385- Solving Problems With Permaculture

Modern Survival — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:47:17 +0000

In the Army I was a heavy wheeled diesel mechanic. While I did not realize it as a young man the most valuable skill that job taught me was “trouble shooting”. As a trouble shooter you look at a problem and dissect it logically down to component parts, evaluate and implement a solution. I believe this [...]

Episode-384- Listener Feedback for 2-23-10

Modern Survival — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:32:43 +0000

Today we make up for skipping yesterday’s listener feedback show. Today we have questions about gun rights, taxation, socialism, fascist economics, cutting down trees, survival gardening, permaculture, bug out bags for kids and more. Join me today as I answer the following questions… Is socialism necessary for “much needed progress” If you need a license to drive why [...]

Episode-383- 10 Uncommon Edible Plants for Every Backyard

Modern Survival — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:16:29 +0000

Today we discuss 10 edible plants that are not very common in most backyards or stores and the unique advantages they offer the modern survivalists concerned with producing their own food. Each of these plants offers unique advantages to the backyard and small homestead grower. Advantages such as good nutritional profiles, disease resistance, ease in [...]

Episode-382- All About Ballistics and Ammunition Components

Modern Survival — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:09:23 +0000

I get a very large number of questions about ballistics terminology, cartridge specific questions and a lot of questions from very new or even aspiring first time gun owners. Well today I am going to help you with the “ballistics code” so to speak. Often you can hear a conversation between two experienced rifleman and [...]

Episode-381- Listener Feedback 2-18-10

Modern Survival — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:20:35 +0000

I needed an easy day after a late night last night up in Farmer’s Branch where I did a presentation on Modern Survivalism at the AG Trading Post. So today I am doing an listener feedback show. Well sometimes a plan to take it easy doesn’t work, I get a bit of boiling blood today [...]

Episode-380- Rifles, Shotguns and Handguns for Modern Survival

Modern Survival — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:06:25 +0000

Today we look at a variety of actions, calibers, gauges and platforms of both modern and traditional firearms. Don’t be offended if your favorite model number doesn’t come up the show is only about an hour long. Our focus today is more on how to think about firearms and some of the advantages and disadvantages [...]

Episode-379- How Taxation Enslaves Society

Modern Survival — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:20:21 +0000

Today we discuss taxation from the view of the modern survivalist. We examine the non partisan truth of taxation, the reality that the only constant in taxes for over 100 years is more taxation which have created more spending. We now have an unsustainable government and that government has created sustainable poverty. The long term consequences [...]

Episode-378- Listener Feedback 2-15-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:42:23 +0000

Time to get back to our Monday tradition of answering listener questions. Today we have questions on economic issue, dogs, gardening, guns and more. Also make sure to check out our links and resources today as we have a tremendous number of very valuable resources today. Tune in today as we discuss… A few of my upcoming [...]

Episode-377- The Why Behind Concealed Carry

Modern Survival — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:56:46 +0000

I think a lot of people have misconceptions (both positive and negative) about concealed carry. It is a bit more limited then many seem to believe in some situations. Additionally it is far safer than many who are opposed to carrying believe. I am also running a discount special on the Members Support Brigade from now [...]

Episode-376- Underrated TEOTWAWKI Skills from the Audience

Modern Survival — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:24:01 +0000

Today’s show is a follow up on Episode 371 that I did about 10 skills I felt were underrated in a big SHTF scenario. Well you guys chimed in with a lot of great additional skills so today’s show is all about your ideas for more underrated skills. I am also running a discount special on [...]

Episode-375- The Common Factors of Three Different Disasters

Modern Survival — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:40:58 +0000

Today we examine the commonalities of three very different disasters. Today we look at a potential major solar storm with a huge coronal mass ejection, a massive ice storm and a global pandemic. While these disasters seem quite different their impacts are very similar only duration is a major variable. Last for today we end [...]

Episode-374- Time to Plan the Spring Garden

Modern Survival — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:11:45 +0000

We have looked at some dark subjects lately, we will look at more soon but let’s put a positive subject in today that focuses more on what we can do rather than why we need to do it. It is early Feburary, much of the nation is frozen solid, this may not sound like time [...]

Episode-373- News Events from Listeners

Modern Survival — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:31:44 +0000

Rather than a typical listener question show today I decided to bring together 5 news events that were sent in by various listeners. The first one is not that obvious as to why it applies to the other four but I bring them all together at the end. We also bring in a recent 5 [...]

Episode-372- CSAs and Modern Survival Philosophy

Modern Survival — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:48:26 +0000

Today we talk about CSAs, (community supported agriculture) and how they apply to modern survival living. We will look at both aspects of the CSA today, meaning purchasing from local CSA growers or actually becoming a CSA grower as a business model. Join me today as we discuss… What exactly is a CSA and how does it [...]

Episode-371- 10 Under Rated Post TEOTWAWKI Skills

Modern Survival — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:23:52 +0000

Today we are going to discuss 10 skills for TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it). While we generally discuss more likely scenarios on the Survival Podcast then a complete total break down it is useful to consider the potential of “the big one” on occasion. Additionally while most people would never [...]

Episode-370- Situational Awareness vs Normalcy Bias

Modern Survival — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:33:25 +0000

Today we are going to discuss two mental states. Situational awareness is a highly desirable state that leads to fast and effective decision making. In spite of that many people pay little mind to being situationally aware. Conversely normalcy bias is almost the complete opposite of situational awareness and often leads people to delay [...]

Episode-369- The Cancer and Slavery of Debt

Modern Survival — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:49:02 +0000

Today we back up and take a deeper look at the topic of debt and how it both destroys lives in good times and bad. Debt is a cancer that is destroying America. We have been sold a false dream, a false dream that robs the true dream of America’s legacy of freedom. Join me today [...]

Episode- 368- Listener Feedback for 2-1-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:01:51 +0000

Today on the first day of a new month and a new week we do our regular listener feedback show. I have a huge back log of questions and comments so I may have to do a few of these this and next week just to catch up. That said keep your questions, comments and [...]

Episode-367 An Interview with Tammy Gangloff of Dehydrate2Store

Modern Survival — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:09:49 +0000

Today Tammy Gangloff of Dehydrate2Store joins us on The Survival Podcast to discuss dehydrating foods for long term storage needs. Join us today to learn how to easily and inexpensively build out your pantry by combining dehydrating with selective commercial long term storables. Join Us Today As We Discuss… The advantages of dehydration over canning and freezing Why [...]

Episode-366- The Missed Lessons of Major Disasters

Modern Survival — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:49:28 +0000

It seems there is always a disaster somewhere in the world. Right now eyes are on Haiti, over the last two decades we have had many. The LA Riots, The California Quake, Hurricanes Andrew, Ike, Rita and of course Katrina. Lesser publicized weather events like the Ft. Worth and Arlington Tornado (which we lived through), [...]

Episode-365- An Interview with Cam Mather

Modern Survival — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:56 +0000

Today on the Survival Podcast I interview Cam Mather. Cam is a great guy and a wealth of knowledge. Living on 150 acres of forests and ponds, north of Napanee and northwest of Kingston, Ontario Canada and being as independent as he can. He has channeled his real world knowledge into a book [...]

Episode-364- Follow Up on the 22 vs. the Shotgun

Modern Survival — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:07:02 +0000

Today’s show is a follow up on Episode 360 so the show notes and links will be quite brief. We are going to discuss your comments, objections and thoughts on the 22 vs. the Shotgun for survival needs. Join me today as we discuss… Why even debate a one gun solution What about the 22 Hornet What about the [...]

Episode-363- Listener Feedback 1-25-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:02:00 +0000

We have another round of your comments and questions today on subjects such as permaculture, a government grab of 401K money, sharing the prepper mindset with friends and more. Tune in today as we discuss… Prepping a garden with out digging and not using Round Up Prepping for truckers and others who travel with work Ideas for Zone One [...]

Episode-362- Call In Friday 1-22-10

Modern Survival — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:59:42 +0000

This is the third official call in Friday. I have your calls and comments today about subjects like gardening, 22 rifles, high energy biscuits, the Haitian earthquake and more. Tune in today as we answer listener calls and questions such as… How do you get rid of squirrels in your attic What is and where do you get [...]

Episode-361- 7 Events to Keep an Eye On

Modern Survival — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:22:47 +0000

We are going to shift gears a bit today and discuss 7 economic and political events. These events are being discussed in varying degrees by the main stream at this time. What I want to do today is discuss how they effect us from a self sufficiency, prepper and liberty oriented community both short and [...]

Episode-360- The 22 Rifle vs. The Shotgun for Survival Needs

Modern Survival — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:47:47 +0000

Today we examine one of the main questions discussed in forums and news groups, which is a better survival tool, the 22 or the shotgun. Both have advantages and disadvantages join me today as we discuss some of them. Join me today as we discuss… Why I hate the term “survival situation” What are you most likely to [...]

Episode-359- Can You Feed Yourself

Modern Survival — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:53:29 +0000

I don’t mean can you cook, do you have preps stored or are you sitting on a pile of beans and rice. I mean do you have the knowledge, skills and tools to produce food. Just two generations ago America was a nation of farmers. Much of that knowledge has been lost. Today’s show is [...]

Episode-358- Listener Feedback 1-18-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:35:33 +0000

Join me today for another round of listener questions on a Monday. We discuss the importance of a positive atude when prepping, controlling fire ants, the Haitian earthquake, the recent California earthquake and more. Tune in today as we discuss… How do you stay positive when prepping for disaster How do you convey the positive aspects of prepping [...]

Episode-357- Call in Friday 1-15-10

Modern Survival — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:17:56 +0000

Today we do our second edition of call in Friday where I take listener calls and comments on the air. To call in an leave your own question for me just dial 866-65-THINK and leave a message and you might hear yourself on the air. Join me today as we discuss Where to find chickens for your [...]

Episode-356- Getting Started From Zero the How and Why

Modern Survival — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:38:23 +0000

So you are brand new to prepping or self sufficiency planning, where do you start? Why should you in the first place? Can you actually get reasonably prepared on your budget? Today we answer those questions and more. Tune in Today to Hear Start out with what you have The burden of debt and why it must be [...]

Episode-355- Monsanto and Global Threats to the Food Supply

Modern Survival — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:15:54 +0000

I have been inundated by mostly outraged listeners about the fact that Monsanto was just named “company of the year” by Forbes Magazine. A few of our listeners who are not really aware of Monsanto are also asking if Forbes says they are so great why do you say they are “pure evil”. I will [...]

Episode-354- Four Rules of Storing Food

Modern Survival — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:23:24 +0000

Today we are going to discuss storing food for both acute and long term survival needs. I find with people new to preparedness it is one of the things they are interested in but often fail to take action on. There is one fundamental though, food is necessary for life, without it you are in [...]

Episode-353- Listener Feedback 1-11-01

Modern Survival — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:12:05 +0000

Today I am back from the BOL with a listener feedback show. Today we discuss wasp spray for self defense, rifle calibers for deer hunting, the global population, testing your preps and more. Join me today as we discuss… Is wasp spray “recommended” as a self defense tool Lessons from an earthquake 7 Degrees at the BOL and no [...]

Episode-352 Call in Friday 1-08-10

Modern Survival — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:30:05 +0000

Today will be the first official “Call In Friday” where I answer you questions and comments called in to 866-65-THINK. You can call this number anytime and leave a BRIEF (2 minutes or less) question and you might hear yourself on the air. Join Me Today as I Discuss… How do you find a good job in [...]

Episode-351- An Interview with Bill Wilson about Permaculutre

Modern Survival — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:30:58 +0000

Join me today as I interview Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture to discuss the concept of Permaculture and the commonalities between the Permaculture and Survivalist communities. Bill is an amazing guy that followed his dream, walked away from a career and created something special. Join us Today as we Discuss… How Midwest Permaculture came to be What exactly [...]

Off to Arkansas - There Will be Shows but no Tech Support Until Monday

Modern Survival — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:41:59 +0000

In about an hour and a half the wife and I will be loading up the tuck for a few days up at the bug out location. We are going to shoot some photography for the new ebook, Mastering the 22 Rifle and not a whole lot more then that other then just relaxing and [...]

Episode-350- Mastering the Rifle

Modern Survival — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:51:51 +0000

Today I talk about my view of traditional American rifle craft and what I feel has been lost in modern times. The days when a young man could just take off with a box of shells may be mostly gone but the heart of those times is still here. Mastering the rifle is the way [...]

Episode-349- Listener Feedback and Events for 1-5-09

Modern Survival — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:24:07 +0000

Today we do another feedback show with a bit of a change up, I also include a blog post from a fellow preppers blog, a news article, a story from the great north and an amazing email about TSP’s impact in Iraq. In fact the letter from Iraq is so amazing I was only [...]

Episode-348- Listener Feedback 1-04-10

Modern Survival — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:19:12 +0000

Today we have some really interesting listener questions and feedback. We will discuss subjects like casting lead bullets, The Appleseed Project, Permaculture, harvesting roadkill and Monsanto’s role in the global warming scam. I will also dedicate today’s show to James Kavanaugh who passed away on December 29th after a long illness. James Kavanaugh was an amazing [...]

2010 - New Year Announcements

Modern Survival — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:57:24 +0000

There will be no show today as I will be spending the day reflecting on how much 2009 has changed our lives with my family. There are several exciting announcements I want to share today. One - I have been answering a lot of emails from new and even long time listeners that tell me that [...]

Episode-347- Setting Self Sufficiency Goals for 2010

Modern Survival — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:00:31 +0000

Join me today as I discuss some self sufficiency goals that I have set for myself in 2010, along with goals I have for the show and to better serve you the audience. The show notes are brief today due to the type of show we are doing, I am not going to list my [...]

Episode-346- Listener Questions and Events for 12-30-09

Modern Survival — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:50:27 +0000

Well after yesterdays technology failure I redid the show for today from the home office. Join me today as we discuss concepts such as mass production solar power, permaculture, our incompetent TSA, Monsanto and more. Tune in today as we discuss… Mass produced snap together solar power is on the way Get ready to remove your underwear at [...]

Technical Difficulties - No Show Today

Modern Survival — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:25:25 +0000

I apologize I got in the mobile studio today and did a great show on listener feedback, questions and current events like the underwear bomber. When I got to the office the recording had a lot of blanks spots, jumps and stutters in it. So much so that it is unusable. So no show today, but [...]

Episode-345- An Interview with Christopher Nyerges

Modern Survival — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:05:07 +0000

Join me today as I interview Christopher Nyerges from the editorial staff of Wilderness Way Magazine. Christopher is also the author of quite a few books and a wealth of knowledge on gardening, permaculture, botany, alternative energy, wilderness survival skills and more. Note of Correction - In today’s show I mention a 5000 year old food [...]

Episode-344- The Christmas Show for 2009

Modern Survival — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:46:41 +0000

Most of today’s show is a rebroadcast of 2008’s Christmas special. Today we pause and take a moment to reflect on Christmas and how it has become the Holiday we celebrate today. Many American’s have no idea just how Christmas became unique here in America, the role it played in bringing our nation together after [...]

Episode-343- Listener Feedback 12-23-09

Modern Survival — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:59:26 +0000

Today I am at home and wanted to take the opportunity to do another listener feedback episode. We discuss some political things today like China’s role in global government and the new health care bill that just came out of the senate. We also discuss some more traditional topics like firearms selection and training, using [...]

Episode-342- Alternative Ways to Evaluate Property

Modern Survival — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:22:52 +0000

If you talk to most good real estate agents you will get great advice on buying property, IF, you want buy a typical house in the city or suburbs with the intent of moving every 5 years. Yet if you want somethign to sculpt, to create something unique with, a place to really LIVE, here [...]

Episode-341- Listener Feedback 12-21-09

Modern Survival — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:13:22 +0000

Back on another Monday with another round of questions. Many of them are centered on land and land purchases today, a bit on libertarian politics at the end, some stuff on solar power during a SHTF, a bit on HSA’s and a report in from the North East on the big snow storm and its’ [...]