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Top 10 Tools for DIY Preppers | Episode 456

In Episode 456 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting our hands dirty with a topic that matters more than most people realize — tools. Not the tactical gear with molle straps. Real tools. Power tools, hand tools, and the stuff that lets you build, fix, and survive without waiting on someone else.

If you’re into self-reliance — whether in the city, the suburbs, or out in the woods — you need a solid foundation of gear that works. These aren’t collector’s pieces. They’re what you actually use...

How to Prep When You’re Flat Broke | Episode 455

In Episode 455 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re hitting a reality that too many preppers gloss over: being broke. You don’t need stacks of cash, a fancy bugout rig, or a retreat in the woods to get prepared. You just need grit, creativity, and the right mindset.

Prepping while poor is 100% possible — and in some ways, it makes you tougher and more resourceful than someone with deep pockets and zero skills.

The Mindset Shift: Poor Doesn’t Mean Power...

Shelter Anywhere: Surviving the Elements in Wild and Urban Settings | Episode 454

In Episode 454 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting into one of the most basic but essential pieces of survival: shelter. Whether you’re stuck in the woods or navigating a blacked-out city, you need a place to get out of the wind, stay dry, and protect yourself from the elements.

This episode breaks down both ends of that spectrum — primitive shelters in nature and urban shelter strategies when you’re far from comfort and still need rest and safety.<...

Learning to Love Screwing Up: How Mistakes Make You Stronger | Episode 453

In Episode 453 of the Survival Punk Podcast, I’m diving into something most people avoid like the plague: failure. Messing up. Falling on your face. Making bad calls, burning food, blowing a DIY job, or prepping wrong. And why you should learn to love it.

Because out here in the real world — not some sanitized YouTube version of prepping — failure is where all the growth happens.

Perfection Is a Trap

Too many people get paralyzed trying to be perf...

The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Really Means for Preppers | Episode 452

In Episode 452 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re digging into the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill — a massive piece of legislation that’s being called everything from a game-changer to a political stunt. But forget the headlines — we’re talking about what it means for real people, especially preppers.

There’s a lot in the bill, but I focused on the three pieces that hit hardest for this community: tax changes that could boost your bottom line, a...

What Would the Founders Think? Prepping in the Age of Soft Tyranny | Episode 451

In Episode 451 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re asking a hard question for the Fourth of July: What would the Founding Fathers think of America today? Would Jefferson see liberty? Would Washington see a proud, self-reliant people? Or would they see a country slowly smothered by comfort, control, and compliance?

This isn’t a history lesson. It’s a wake-up call.

The Rise of the Nanny State

Modern America is wrapped in bubbl...

Why I No Longer Call Myself a Libertarian | Episode 450

In Episode 450 of the Survival Punk Podcast, I’m laying it out straight: I no longer call myself a libertarian — and here’s why.

This isn’t about giving up on freedom, individual responsibility, or small government. It’s about recognizing that the libertarian movement, and especially the Libertarian Party, has lost the plot — and I’m not interested in being associated with it anymore.

The Party Picked a Leftist — Again

Let’s start with the obvious: Chase Oliver.

AI and the Death of Work: What’s Already Gone | Episode 449

In Episode 449 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re digging into the AI job apocalypse — not the future, but what’s already been lost. This isn’t just about robots taking your job tomorrow. It’s about entire industries that have already vanished… and what that means for the next wave of collapse.

We open with a deep dive into a forgotten economic titan: asbestos. Once a massive global industry, now completely gone. Jobs, towns, and trades wiped out — almost overnight. It’s a...

Everything Is Your Fault | Episode 448

In Episode 448 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting into something uncomfortable — and necessary: radical responsibility. Inspired by ideas in The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone, this episode is about owning everything in your life, even the stuff that isn’t your fault.

Because here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear: you might not be the cause, but you’re still responsible for what happens next.

You’re Not a Victim — Even When You Are

Bad things happe...

Comfort in Collapse: Keeping Your Sanity When SHTF | Episode 447

In Episode 447 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting into a topic most preppers ignore until it’s too late: comfort. Not just food, but the stuff that keeps you sane when the world’s gone sideways — stories, games, music, and rituals that remind you you’re still human.

You’ll be working your ass off during a real collapse — hauling water, growing food, protecting what’s yours. But you’re not a machine. And if you don’t make space for comfort, burnout will...

Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal | Episode 446

In Episode 446 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we take a hard look at the red tape, restrictions, and straight-up stupidity that makes basic self-reliance a legal landmine. Inspired by Joel Salatin’s legendary book Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, this episode pulls back the curtain on how laws and regulations actively work against your ability to be healthy, free, and prepared.

If you’ve ever tried to grow your own food, treat your own body, or live just a little outsid...

Beating the Heat Before It Beats You | Episode 445

In Episode 445 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re tackling a killer that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: heat. Summer is here, and with it comes record-breaking temps, blackout risks, and real dangers for anyone living in a concrete jungle — or storing gear in a hot vehicle.

This episode is about practical, no-BS strategies for keeping cool at home, surviving heat when you’re out and about, and protecting your gear from cooking in the sun.

Keep Your House Cool (Even...

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Store What You Eat, Eat What You Store: No-Waste Prepping | Episode 444

In Episode 444 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re digging into one of the oldest, smartest rules in prepping: store what you eat, and eat what you store. It sounds simple. But a lot of people get it wrong — and end up with shelves full of food they’ll never touch, or worse, food that goes bad before it can ever help them.

This episode is all about building a food storage plan that fits your life, not just your fantasy of coll...

The Illusion of Money Scarcity: You Can Make More Than You Think | Episode 443

In Episode 443 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re breaking down a dangerous lie that keeps people stuck: the illusion of money scarcity. So many people — especially those who’ve struggled growing up — believe they’ll never have enough. That money is this rare, magical thing other people get, but they don’t. And that mindset? It’s the first thing keeping you broke.

Why the Scarcity Mindset is a Trap

If you grow up poor, it’s ea...

sharpening and sewing

Sharpening & Sewing: The Forgotten Survival Skills | Episode 442

In Episode 442 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re going back to basics — the kind of basics that keep your gear working and your clothes from falling apart when it really counts. Sharpening blades and sewing repairs aren’t glamorous, but they’re survival gold. You can have all the high-end tools and tactical clothing in the world, but if you can’t maintain them, you’re just waiting for failure.

Sharpening: Keep Your Edge, Stay Alive

A dull blade is dange...

fathers

Fathers Matter: The Backbone of a Strong Society | Episode 441

In Episode 441 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re talking about something you don’t hear much in the prepping world — but it’s at the core of everything we do: the importance of fathers. A strong father isn’t just a personal blessing. He’s a stabilizer, a teacher, and a builder of the next generation. And if we want to rebuild or survive the fall of society, we need to start by recognizing just how much fathers matter.

Why Fathers Are Cr...

The Federal Reserve: The Hidden Hand in Your Pocket | Episode 440

In Episode 440 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on a system most folks never question: The Federal Reserve. You work hard for your money — but the Fed controls its value, its supply, and its future. If you want to be truly self-reliant, you need to understand the game you’re caught in — and how to stop playing it their way.

Not Federal, No Reserves

Despite the name, the Federal Reserve isn’t part of the feder...

riots

Riot Ready: Staying Safe When the Crowd Goes Wild | Episode 439

In Episode 439 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re tackling one of the most chaotic and fast-moving threats you can face: riots. When tempers flare and crowds turn violent, things spiral fast. And the best prep isn’t a gas mask or body armor — it’s staying the hell out of the way.

Stay Informed, Stay Ahead

Riots don’t come out of nowhere. There are always signs — rising tension, protests heating up, flashpoints in politics or society. Your job is to pay att...

Don’t Build a Museum: Use Your Preps | Episode 438

In Episode 438 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re calling out one of the most common traps preppers fall into: turning your stash into a museum. It’s easy to pile up gear, food, tools, and supplies — and then leave them sitting untouched, collecting dust like relics of some imagined collapse. But prepping isn’t about hoarding. It’s about readiness. And if you’re not using your preps, you’re not ready.

Prepping Is Not Hoarding

Hoarding is about c...

The Right Tool for the Job — And What to Do When You Don’t Have It | Episode 437

In Episode 437 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re talking about something that separates smooth, efficient survival from frustration and failure: using the right tool for the job. Whether you’re building, fixing, cooking, or defending — the right tool makes the job faster, safer, and cleaner. But what happens when you don’t have it? That’s where mindset and improvisation take over.

Why the Right Tool Matters

There’s a reason professio...