Monthly Archives: May 2009

Episode-199- Methods of Rain Water Harvesting

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
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Today’s show expands on last weeks first show about Permaculture Zones and Layers (Episode 196)  by discussing different methods to harvest and conserve water.  Today’s link section includes some of the best resources i have ever featured on a shows subject matter, I encourage you to check them all out.

Tune in today to hear,

  • Why you don’t have to want to save the planet to benifit highly from water conservation
  • Thoughts on rain barrels and getting water closer to where you plan to use it
  • Thoughts on moving from barrels to underground cisterns or tanks
  • Rain chains a much more attractive way to get water to where you want it than a down spout
  • Harvesting water from outbuildings and greenhouses
  • Converting garbage cans to low cost rain catch barrels
  • The swale and how it can create an oasis even in a salted desert
  • Following contour lines is what makes a swale effective
  • The pond the right way as part of an ecosystem not a hot puddle in the middle of a field
  • Micro ponds and micro swales
  • Intensive mulching actually creates a 1 inch deep lake within the entire surface area of a food forest

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-198- Thoughts on Selecting a Bug Out Location

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
Episode-198- Thoughts on Selecting a Bug Out Location [ 48:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today’s broadcast discusses options for setting up, finding and selection of a bug out location,  (also called a BOL or fall back location).   There is also a bit of follow up on yesterdays show about the swine flu and some other little pieces of advice.

Tune in today to hear about…

  • How far is far enough away, how close is to close
  • Does a BOL have to be remote, think about Hurricane Katrina
  • Why a bug out location is a highly personal choice and what you want is most important
  • Hidden gotchas to watch out for in buying a second piece of property
  • Why tent camping is not a good idea for your BOL and why you really need a structure ASAP
  • Starting with an outbuilding is a good option
  • Thoughts on over looked benefits of mountain land
  • My personal big 4, (water on property, guns are acceptable, land is good for growing food and livestock are welcome in the community)
  • Is the Northwest the most ideal place, thoughts on rough winters and possible global cooling
  • Watch out for potential annexation by surrounding towns/cities
  • Buyers covenants are good, home owners associations are evil!
  • If you move permanently to your BOL you no longer have a fall back position
  • Stay away from major roads, roving hordes are not the only reason
  • Know the community you have chosen before you buy
  • The hidden danger on land that borders “National Forest”, etc.
  • Have redundancy options for your well, (manual, solar, something not grid dependent)
  • Using slope to your advantage with water harvesting

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-197- Lessons from the Non Event of Swine Flu

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 18 Comments
Episode-197- Lessons from the Non Event of Swine Flu [ 36:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today’s show notes are very brief but suffice to say we discuss a variety of lessons the prepper community should have learned about the government, themselves, the general public and even the tin foil hat crowd over the past few weeks.

I also let you know about a man made drought in Southern California, which has nothing to do with the weather, it is all about a minnow.  This minnow will case 60,000 people to loose jobs and all but guarantee food shortages in the coming years.

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-196- Permaculture Intoduction to Layers and Zones

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
Episode-196- Permaculture Intoduction to Layers and Zones [ 37:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today you will get to hear me almost rear ended on the highway right at about 29:44 into the show.  Rest assured I was not harmed nor was my vehicle damaged!  I edited out a bit particularly my use of the F word.

On the subject the first 10 minutes are mostly a follow up from yesterday’s discussion on libertarian principles and how you can explain the common objection about “the things government has done right”.  I will also let you know about the interview I did with Lew Rockwell and a new working relationship between LewRockwell.com and TSP.

I then go into an introduction to permaculture principles and explain the 7 layer system of

  1. Canopy
  2. Low Trees
  3. Shrubs
  4. Herbaceous
  5. Rhizosphere (root crops)
  6. Soil Surface (cover crops)
  7. Vertical (climbing vines)

From there I explain the 5 zones of permaculture beginning in zone one (closest to human habitation) and progressing to zone 5 (wild forest).

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-195- Will Survivalism Turn You Into A Libertarian?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Modern Survival| 39 Comments
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In my last show I gave a warning, “if you keep practicing survivalism you are going to sooner or later turn into a libertarian”.  I have gotten more then a few questions about what that means.  Is TSP a secret plot to brain wash people into a libertarian mindset sort of like those alien Hulu commercials?  No not at all but there is a reality that once you are self sufficient, well prepared and have the mentality of a survivor the way you view the world will start to change.

Resources for Today’s Show

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No Show For 5-6-09

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Modern Survival| 14 Comments

I did record a show today but due to a few technical issues it will not be published today.  We will be back tomorrow so stay tuned.  I will also be a guest on Lew Rockwell’s podcast most likely tomorrow as well.

Jack

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Episode-194 The Modern Survival Philosophy

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Modern Survival| 29 Comments
Episode-194 The Modern Survival Philosophy [ 51:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So what is a modern survival philosophy?  A way of thinking and acting that improve your lifestyle and self sufficiency even if nothing ever goes wrong.  At the same time if something does go wrong you have insured as best you can against it.

Tune in today to hear these 10 key tenets

  • 1. Everything you do to “prepare”should improve your life even if nothing goes wrong
  • 2. Debt is financial cancer!
  • 3. Growing your own food is for everyone not just hippies
  • 4. Tax is theft
  • 5. Food stored is an exceptional investment.
  • 6. Plan for disaster in the following order of priority – Personal- Neighborhood-Small Region-Large Region-National-Global.
  • 7. Renewable energy is great but do it for independence and for positive economic results.
  • 8. Owning land is true wealth.
  • 9.  Take pragmatic steps like, cash emergency funds, good insurance and secondary income streams and make them part of your planning.
  • 10. Your personal philosophy is more important for you than mine!

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-193- Debt Elimination is Survivalism 101

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Modern Survival| 20 Comments
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I have been talking to quite a few media outlets lately and they always want to discuss what I consider the “sexy” aspects of survivalism.  Now I don’t consider them sexy myself but what I mean is the parts of survivalism that spin into an interesting news story, you know a mountain of stored food, an underground bunker or a small arsenal of weapons.

Each of those things is vastly misunderstood by the media to begin with but the one thing they really have a hard time making is the link between debt elimination and basic modern survival tenants. The reality is that debt elimination is survivalism 101, you simply cannot be a survivalist is you rely on Amex when the shit hits the fan.

Tune in today to hear…

  • The basic rules of survival
  • What the reaction to swine flu teaches us about debt and panic
  • Why debt really is cancer and why it will make you act in fear
  • How debt leads to bigger government
  • Why 401k balances are not really what led people to run to government in the economic crash
  • Why financial management and debt elimination cannot be separated from survivalism
  • Why the stimulus will “work” short term and what you should do when it does
  • A tale of two men John and Tom and what it teaches us about managing our lives
  • Why people in debt spend more money then people who are not in debt (I am talking about new spending)
  • Why you can’t do many of the simple survival steps well until you eliminate or at least begin to eliminate debt
  • What planning vs panic teach us about debt
  • The main way to be a survivor is to reduce dependence -

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Episode-192- Pest Control for a Sustainable Survival Garden

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Modern Survival| 23 Comments
Episode-192- Pest Control for a Sustainable Survival Garden [ 44:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today’s show is about methods of organic pest control in your garden.  I am big on organic gardening and organic methods, not because I want to save the polar bears but simply because they work better and are more efficient and sustainable long term.  Sustainability is the key to long term survival.

I also have another brief swine flu update and big news, TSP has been featured by Lew Rockwell.com

Tune in Today to Hear…

  • What we can learn about organic vs. chemical from the medical world
  • Why if you don’t have healthy soil you don’t have anything long term
  • Using diatomaceous earth to kill pests with out any toxins
  • Garlic based repellent repel more then just insects
  • Neem a natural wonder are insect control but let’s not over use it
  • Soap based insecticides and combining them with other ingredients including neem
  • Orange based products handle garden pests and even fire ants
  • Nasturtiums an editable flower that does a great deal to protect your garden
  • Mint, use with caution because it is invasive but it is very effective in companion planting
  • Onions and Garlic great allies in repelling insect pests
  • French Marigolds a death sentence for bad nematodes
  • 4′Oclocks the last mean for the Japanese beetle
  • Chrysanthemums hard to spell, easy to plant great for your garden
  • The four horsemen of herbs; parsley, basil, oregano and rosemary

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