The Survival Podcast

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions economics, cannabis, addiction, dogs, alternative medicine, guns, foraging nuts, setting goals and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will … Continue read...

Today’s show is a wake-up call. No sugarcoating, no apologies. Just ten hard truths school never taught you. Not because you didn’t need them, but because the system gave up doing its job a long damn time ago. If you want a life that’s yours, built on purpose, not permission, you’re gonna have to tear down what you were told and start from scratch. We’re hitting everything they left out. How to actually learn, why passion is the only GPS worth trusting, and how to keep pushing even if the calendar says you should be coasting...

Today we are back from the workshop and I am joined by John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nichole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our first Tuesday coffee chat.  We will discuss as always a variety of current events, homesteading and entrepreneurship topics.  Of course some lifestyle design stuff and there is a good bet Nicole will get John and I on a roll at some point about snakes. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC T...

In our journey on this podcast, we dissected the many layers that contribute to this limiting belief system. From societal pressures to personal experiences, the poverty mindset can be a silent saboteur in our lives. It’s not just about money; it’s about how we perceive value, worth, and potential in ourselves and in the world around us. Furthermore, we shared actionable steps and insights to help you break free from these chains. It’s time to redefine success on your own terms, embrace abundance in all its forms and pave the way for a future where you’re in contr...

Today we discuss the concept of lifestyle design, which has been a core piece of TSP since the very first days of our journey.  Many credit author and entrepreneur Tim Ferris with this concept.  I love Tim and have followed his work for years.  There is no doubt that he is a big part of the movement today, but he simply made people aware of the concept.  The concept itself is as old as civilization. There have always been people who have lived differently then others, more disciplined and with a plan for their life.  For instance the 1926 classic … Continue reading

Today we will review some of the more common diseases and fungi that limit yields and even sometimes totally destroy vegetable plants along with some varieties of seed that have disease resistance built into them.  More importantly we discuss how to identify a disease vs. pest damage vs. nutrient deficiency and what to do about them and specifically how to find disease resistant varieties based on your individual needs. The original show was titled Episode-2460- Understanding Disease Resistant Vegetable Varieties and was first published on 6-27-2019. Resources for today’s show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-T...

In the spring and early summer talk a walk in the garden section of any big store or even typical smaller plant nurseries.  Mostly you see peppers, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and a few other veggies and herbs. There are so many other options though and many are tougher than our stand alone favorites.  Fore instance so many people love growing tomatoes but in many areas they are plagued by early and late blight.  You can usually get a decent yield and then you hit a wall, well why not grow tomatillos instead.  They make fantastic salsa, are great grilled and … Contin...

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, planning, intention and thought behind an action. ` So lifestyle design means to put purpose, planning, intention and thought into how you live your life.  So yep people generally get the basic concept, what people usually struggle with though is designing a lifestyle for today that is resilient for tomorrow. I think we have all had those moments, we are … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, snow blowers, product reviews, dog training, investing, podcasting and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will get … Continue read...

Today I’m joined by CJ Killmer, host of the Dangerous History Podcast, for a hard look at where America might be headed as tensions and political violence keep rising. A lot of people compare our current divide to the Civil War, but CJ makes a strong case that’s the wrong model. Instead, he points to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a messy, decades-long conflict that mixed politics, religion, and insurgency in ways that feel a lot closer to what a modern breakdown could look like. CJ knows this history inside and out. He studied the British Empire and Iris...

This episode pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in modern economics, that welfare helps the poor. In reality, every dollar that enters a government program eventually ends up in corporate hands. The rich use debt to buy assets and generate tax-free income. The poor use debt to survive and never escape it. From SNAP to Medicaid, the system recycles money upward through low wages, processed food, and pharmaceutical profits. We’ll break down how this loop works: taxpayers fund assistance programs, benefits go to workers whose employers rely on those subsidies, and the corporations collecting those do...

We are going to cover a variety of topics today but our lead story is going to be a coming inflection point with the government shutdown.  On Nov. 1st  SNAP Benefits (food stamps) will stop unless the government shutdown ends or the congress passes some sort of exception.  Translation, 40 million plus people will stop getting free food.  Many of these people do not see these benefits as charity at this point, rather something they are entitled to.  Additionally history has show the worse political riots (where people actually target government) occur over food. I will then present an alternative … Continue reading

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on globalism, money, deer meat, dogs, evac planning, rifle ammo, bitcoin, cancer, the winter season and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more … Continue read...

Today Hakeem Anwar from Above Agency joins us to discuss the rising threat of Global Digital ID & The equally disturbing roll out of School Surveillance of our children. Don’t miss this one, it will absolutely shock you! Hakeem Anwar, a technologist, activist, educator, and entrepreneur, currently leads a number of projects focused on the intersection of technology and personal freedom. Exiting his corporate career as a software engineer to support activist movements – he found the true power of the internet is to bring people together under one cause. After facing mass censorship and cyberattacks, he realized that free … Continue readin

In many ways today is truly and “old school” episode of The Survival Podcast.  “The Ant and The Grasshopper” is a timeless fable that will never stop being a great story of lifestyle design.  While many listeners will have a lot of this knocked out at this point, we can all use a refresher and a bit of work on fundamentals from time to time. For new people this one is critical.  Get away from the Doomsday Mindset and the Alex Jones style hysteria and actually build redundancy into your lifestyle.  We will tech you exactly how to do that … Continue readi

Have you ever heard the phrase, “the lowest common denominator”.  While this is an actual mathematical principle it has also become a colloquialism meaning to cater to the lowest preforming member of a given group. Today that group is the people of the United States and the performance metrics are basic intelligence, critical thinking and the ability to use logic and reason. In essence a better title for this show may be “lowering the common denominator” with the sub title of “the dumbing down of America”, but I simply feel dropping the denominator sounds better and requires more thought, and … Continue readin

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Gaza, dogs, knives, homesteading, prepping, taxes, foraging, bitcoin and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will get though … Continue read...

Lori Balue, A-CFHC, FDN-P, is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Adapt-Certified Functional Health Coach helping women and seniors over 50 lose weight, prevent disease, and reclaim their vitality. After reversing her own obesity, prediabetes, depression, asthma, allergies, and degenerative joint pain, Lori developed her signature Holistic Low Carb Method—a functional lab-guided weight loss and diabetes solution designed specifically for women over 50. She is the founder of Aging Adventurously™, a lifestyle brand and health movement for women ready to stop chasing symptoms and start living with confidence and purpose. Lori has been a featured speaker at The Whole … Continue readin

Friends our grandfathers had is down, in this episode we built a simple 6 gun line up based on their wisdom.  Guns are something many of us like to collect and we enjoying owning more than we need by any stretch of the word.  Still whether you are a brand new gun owner or an old pro, knowing the true core guns that do the things most of us really want is a great idea. The original show was titled Episode-2454- Choosing the 6 Basic Guns that Cover 99% of What Anyone Needs and was first published on 6-6-2019. Resources … Continue read...

So much is going on right now that the world feels like it is melting down in front of us.  No matter what anyone says or does inflation is like a plague on society.  Food is more expensive than anyone can remember.  The political tribalism is at a fevered pitch with both sides in full denial of reality.  The universities continue to churn out people with degrees that can’t actually do anything.  Jobs are being eliminated with automation and outsourcing. We have war being normalized again, like it’s just another line item on the news scroll. The media keeps fee...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on money, diet, dog training, self directed learning, solar power, parasites, gardening and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question … Continue read...

Tune in to hear how one young man walked away from the college conveyor belt and found purpose, skills, and a paycheck in the trades. Dave Feeney is a fourth-year electrician apprentice with the IBEW, and he’s got a message for anyone stuck thinking college is the only way forward. In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to get started in the trades—from structured union apprenticeships to the pay-to-play game of trade schools, and everything in between. You’ll hear how Dave went from labor jobs and plumbing gigs to discovering that electrical work offered cleane...

Today is one of my favorite days.  The first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis and Nicole Sauce.  Today we talk about a ton of just fun and nostalgic stuff. The things we all used to reuse that seem to have disappeared like milk crates, metal coffee cans, cable spools and more.  A bit on livestock, pests and homesteading.  Thoughts on the change in politics since the Charlie Kirk shooting and more. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TS...

Today we dig into what I see as the four types of jobs, and why understanding them matters a hell of a lot more than most people think. Every job you’ve ever had, or ever will have, fits into one of these categories. I don’t care if you’re stocking shelves at midnight, closing seven-figure deals, or launching your own company. There’s a reason you’re doing it, and knowing that reason tells you whether you’re stuck, moving forward, or spinning your wheels. These four classes aren’t about ego, degrees, or corporate ladders. They’re about clarity. C...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on social media, resilience, the Denver steak, fitness, foraging, investing, CB radios, Self Sovereign LLMs, Bitcoin and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X … Continue read...

Today Lettie Loo joins us to tackle something every small business owner and modern homesteader eventually runs into a mountain of chaos labeled “I’ll deal with it later.” From missed deadlines and half-finished projects to digital disasters that quietly pile up in the background, she’s the one people call when things fall apart. Lettie isn’t just a fixer, she’s a builder. With experience in legal systems, a sharp eye for streamlining, and a life grounded in homeschooling and homesteading, she brings a rare mix of strategy and sanity to people who are trying to do it all. She bui...

Today we take a look at a variety of stories and issues impacting us all.   Today the left is shocked that muslims reject them, Trump’s new drug deal, the banking purge in Vietnam, backlash on Trump’s H1B program, the UK is putting people in prison for X-Posts, advances in Regen Ag, advice for parents and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Turns out Islam is not a fan of LBGTQWhatTheFuckEver bans their flag and they are shocked by it – link Tump’s new drug deal, does it really mean anything, truth is we don’t know yet – link Vietnam is...

The truth is all of use are natural born sales people, we have something I started calling an “inner salesman” a long time ago.  Sadly for most of us, it is literally beaten out of us by the time we most need it.  In this episode I put you back in touch with your old friend and tell you how he/she can help you build a better life. The original show was titled Episode-2271- The Most Valuable Skill Most People Are Never Taught and was first published on 8-14-2018. Resources for today’s show-… Find Me on Nostr Foll...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, community, tax scammers, fun fitness questions, dog training, foraging, knives, debates and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely … Continue read...

Dr. Ken Berry is back on the show today. If you’ve been around TSP for a while, you know Ken doesn’t pull punches. He was on our Expert Council for years and has always brought the heat when it comes to calling out the failures of modern healthcare. Today, we’re talking about something that could literally save your life. Understanding your own bloodwork. Ken’s new book, Common Sense Labs, co-written with Kim Howerton, is all about lab literacy. It shows regular folks how to read their labs without needing a PhD. Tired of hearing “everything looks fine” whil...

Today we discuss one of the most important choices you’ll ever make in life: do you want to live like a cow, fat and comfortable inside the wire, or like a pig, always looking for the weak spot in the fence and willing to risk freedom? Cows get managed, herded, and eventually slaughtered, all while thinking the pasture they’re in is “good enough.” Pigs, on the other hand, never stop testing the system. The moment they find a break, they’re gone and in just a generation they’re back to being wild. That’s the metaphor for this episode...

Today we look at a ton of things happening right now and over the weekend.  More on the Charlie Kirk shooting, rules for radicals pattern recognition, the war in Ukraine, muh free speech, Europe wants WWIII, Federal Supremacy, body armor and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Just because Erica Kirk forgave doesn’t mean I have to Again I am telling you that you really need to read Rules for Radicals Trump’s new H1B Visa – the right would have loved it if Lutnick didn’t F-up the messaging The Actual EO from WhiteHouse.gov is here The Ukraine gov...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Charlie Kirk shooting, investing in life long term, dog training, education tax deductions, ballistics vs. conspiracy idiots, computer back ups, lying with statistics and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are … Cont...

Today I’m joined by a guy I’ve known for almost 30 years. Back in the 90s I was selling and designing data centers for companies diving into the digital deep end. One of those companies was Broadcast.com, and one of my main contacts was Patrick Seaman. He was employee number one at a company that helped kick the doors open on internet streaming before most people even knew what it was. We’ve kept in touch ever since. And now, he’s got a new book out called Streaming Wars that tells the whole story from the inside. If you’v...

Every species hits rough patches. But we’ve gone way past that. Right now, humans aren’t just flailing we’re actively sabotaging ourselves. We’re a species that put men on the moon and split the atom, yet we can’t even agree on what a man or woman is anymore. We pretend to be enlightened while drowning in stupidity. What used to be common sense is now considered controversial. Our priorities are upside down, our institutions are crumbling, and most people are too distracted by dopamine hits and outrage culture to notice or care. This episode isn’t about doom a...

Some events divide history. 911 did it, Covid lockdowns did it and the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk did it as well. Since the tragic event Charlie’s organization has had 18,000 request for new chapters, they only had 9,000 at the time of his shooting. The giant is now awake and he’s picked up the left’s favorite play book, Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky. The left might be about to find out, that book is a play book but it was not written the left. It was writing for those not in power to take power. Today we will … Continue...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, resilience, dogs, hunting, weight loss, political violence and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will get though … Continue read...

I am old enough to remember 3 Mile Island and the movie “The China Syndrome” and of course that means I also remember Chernobyl and Fukushima. Thing is all of these, both real world and movie alike were hyped and based on technology from the 50s and 60s. The year is 2025, modern nuclear is finally making a comeback. Tune in today as John Pugliano, Dillon Allen and I break down why it is well past time for this to occur. John Pugliano is an original member of the expert council. He is the founder and money manager at Investable … Continue reading →

I am back and what a way to come back with our First Tuesday Coffee chat with John Willis and Nicole Sauce. Today all kinds of crazy, Phillies Karen, the Media Hiding Crime and is Trump actually nuts? We also talk about the potential federal take over of Chicago, government land grabs in Tennessee, a bunch on snakes again, Alberta’s new pipeline, potential sociatial break down, a war with Venezuela and more. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group...

This was a good show for everyone.  It was designed to help new people get off to a great start, help the seasoned prepper realize where a few things may have slipped.  It is even be a great episode to share with people who say, “why do I need to prep, nothing ever happens here anyway”.  I mean that is the first question we answer today. The original show was titled Episode-2539- 12 Basic Prepping Questions Answered and was first published on 10-28-2019. Resources for today’s show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr I...