Monthly Archives: September 2009

Episode-278- Preparedness As A Retirement Plan

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Modern Survival| 13 Comments
Episode-278- Preparedness As A Retirement Plan [ 48:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Notice that I did not say “preparing for retirement”, what I am talking about was brought up in a great post by CdnGuy on our forum about how using the preparedness lifestyle with intent can lead to a much more rewarding and much earlier retirement then most Americans can ever hope for.

Tune in today to hear…

  • A retirement plan regardless of age starts with needs/wants assessment
  • To get motivated the first step is to understand “systemic dependence” and become disgusted with it
  • You must ask this question, what is retirement to YOU, my answer doesn’t matter only yours does
  • If you had no debt how much would you really need
  • There is currently a war against retirement to win you must first understand the war
  • How Madison Avenue lies about retirement destroy the best years of our lives
  • Retirement is for soul building and soul mate building
  • What is your motivation
  • Why you can sacrifice for 10 years but can’t and won’t for 50 and the trap that creates
  • Redefining what investing means and why your “adviser” is your retirements worst enemy

Resources for today’s show…

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Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-277- H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Facts and Myths

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Modern Survival| 7 Comments
Episode-277- H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Facts and Myths [ 47:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I have been getting a ton of questions, comments and concerns about a possible swine flu pandemic this fall so I thought it was time to revisit the subject.  It may interest you to know that officially right now there is a swine flu pandemic. Seriously the world health organization declared it long ago.

So what is coming, what can we expect from the media, from the flu itself, is it over blown, is it a real concern, what is the deal?  Tune in today to get the facts as I see them, you opinion may differ, if so please comment below.

I am also recognizing GuideOn.org as hero of the day for the work they are doing to help childern who have lost fathers or mothers during military service.  Please help these guys out if you can this is one of the more noble causes I have ever heard of.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • Pandemics as a whole are real and they are a primary threat to keep an eye on
  • The big concern about (H1N1) is speed of transmission not lethality
  • You should be prepping now Swine Flu or no Swine Flu
  • The media is going to “lather this up”, what that means to you
  • Inside information – the State of Texas is not even testing people positive for influenza A for H1N1 any more
  • To get maximum participation of the population we will be told vaccines are in “short supply” not forced to take them
  • Why I will not get a vaccine this year, period
  • This is going to have an impact on you if you get sick or not even if the flu itself is not that big a deal
  • The response by media, government and sheeple will be the biggest problem
  • Why this may help to once again tank our economy at least short term
  • The big danger is the next pandemic and the “cried wolf” syndrom
  • My advice, stay prepped, be happy

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-276- Listener Questions for 9-14-09

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
Episode-276- Listener Questions for 9-14-09 [ 1:02:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we do another round of listener questions on all kinds of stuff like alternative energy, gardening, real estate, bug out locations and more.

First let me take a moment to mention the sad passing of Linda Rawles (wife of James Wesley Rawles).  James have hugely contributed to the survivalist and prepper movement over the past few years.  Let me state as a husband myself that when a man gives this much his wife must give as well and his actions are driven as much by his passion to help others as to be a good husband and provider.  I can only imagine what it is like to loose the woman who is the love of your life.  Please think of James and send him your thoughts and prayers during this time.  (You can see James’ post about his loss on his blog here)

Second the audio today is not as good as usual (ironic as to my comments to aspiring podcasters today).  There is a setting on the recorder that got changed and I did not notice it until I got to my office.  I apologize but will be REMOVING COMMENTS asking me about the audio today since I have posted the reason for it already.  In addition to the accidentally changed setting part of today’s audio issue were the heavy rain pounding on the car.

Tune in today to hear me answer…

  • What will happen with the health care debate?  (please not NOT what I want to happen but what I think WILL HAPPEN and remember you guys asked, lots of you asked)
  • What does it mean if land is zoned “commercial” or more importantly when a commerical piece of land is selling WAY below market value, what can it teach us about buying land and real estate?
  • How the hell do you deal with squash groups?
  • Can social programs work at a very local government level?
  • What can you do for a garden if your yard is fully shaded?
  • Is it too late to start a garden in north for the fall, what crops are best for fall gardening?
  • What if someone owns the mineral rights to land you are considering buying?
  • What advice do I have for a person wanting to start up their own podcast?
  • How do you get your employer on board with disaster planning?
  • When it comes to green energy and food preps do the “ends justify the means”?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-275- Economic Recovery, Think Again

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
Episode-275- Economic Recovery, Think Again [ 1:00:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The economy is recoverying, right?  Unemployment is flattening and job losses decreasing so times are getting better aren’t they?  The Dow has “rebounded to almost 10,000 points” so things must be better then they were?

Not so fast folks, we have a lot to discuss today and a lot of factors to look at including what you need to be doing now while we have some amazing opportunites.

Tune in as we discuss…

  • Why the current Dow average is no better then it was when the first “crash” occured
  • What China’s latest “diversification” is all about
  • Why gold is back up to about 1,000 dollars an ounce and what is says about the value of the dollar
  • Why the big money is buying farm land and moving east
  • The very dangerous monetary chess game being played just to hold power in 2010
  • What it means when unemployment decreases faster then GDP and why lost jobs are now actually lost as in for good
  • Why oil is stuck in the 70 dollar range and what that tells us about the prospect for short term recovery (next 5 months)
  • Where you should be putting you money now while you can
  • Why you must begin to eliminate debt NOW no matter how tough you think you have it
  • Why the 10 principles of modern survivalism should be part of what you are doing today

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-274- Listener Phone Calls 9-09-09

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
Episode-274- Listener Phone Calls 9-09-09 [ 1:06:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Broadcasting from the home office today so I get to do a show with your phone calls on various subjects.  Lots on the agenda today, hunting, trapping, farming, selling silver and more.

Tune in as I answer the following questions and comments…

  • Shannon Appleby fills us in on the Region Six Gathering
  • How do you find a good place to sell silver
  • What is the difference between “peoples law” and “rulers law”
  • What is modern survival at the core
  • A listener tells us how to use a giant phallus to blackmail an HOA (good laugh)
  • What would I do if I could not afford typical health insurance
  • Using a rat trap to trap squirrels and other small animals
  • What is up with Texas and secession what would I do if it happened
  • How do you prep land to garden someday if you can’t do it today
  • If the recent presidents were all “ass clowns” is there any president I did like
  • How do you protect your land from government seizure

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-273- The Last Pure Form Of Revolution

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Modern Survival| 24 Comments
Episode-273- The Last Pure Form Of Revolution [ 45:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It isn’t done in the ballot box choosing the proverbial “lesser of two evils” and calling a congress clown doesn’t seem to mean much anymore either.  You can’t do it by force and you can’t do it just by cutting your spending.  When you really look at the world today it would seem that the powers that be are the only powers that matter, that there is nothing left for us to use to take back power with, but there is one place we can make a stand and still matter.

Where you ask?  Is there some new third party to support?  Some new legislation that will put government in place or allow the small guy to compete with the big guys again?  Or a new leader that can help us take back what we have lost?  Perhaps a protest movement we can join and have our voices finally heard?  No none of these have any real power any longer save for stopping the occasional acute threat, to be heard now we must reclaim power.

The power lies in the production of our own food via means such as

  • aquaculture
  • permaculture
  • gardening
  • small live stock
  • foraging
  • hunting
  • etc

This is the one place left where the average person can take action right now, this second and make a difference for themselves today with little to no financial cost.  The big lie we are hearing now is that your one little garden doesn’t matter, it is a lie.  The powerful entities in today’s world only resist what they fear.  Today I will tell you why they fear your garden and how much power it really gives you.

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-272- Listener Questions 9-08-09

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Modern Survival| 15 Comments
Episode-272- Listener Questions 9-08-09 [ 47:38 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Time to kick off the short week with another round of listener questions on subjects like silver, gold, gardening, home heating, bug out bags, laser sights, neighborhood organizing for disasters and more.

We also welcome a new Sponsor (SQA Experts) and mention a notable assclown.  Who is the notable assclown?  The people overseeing the boy scouts in the UK.  Why?  Because they have decided it is to dangerous for a scout to carry a pen knife.

Tune in today as I answer the following questions…

  • How do you make sure gold and silver items are genuine?
  • What do I think of Obama’s speech to the school children?
  • What is the best way to get contact info from folks in your neighborhood for organizing during a disaster?
  • Should you keep alcohol in your BOB?  Why kind and why?
  • What about laser sites for handguns and carbines are they practical or just “cool guy stuff”?
  • Are pre 64 nickles silver?  Are any nickles silver?
  • If you move by choice to a BOL permanently should you consider getting another BOL or just become a “happy ant”?
  • How do you keep a remote BOL safe and secure if you are not living there?
  • How can you make a fireplace more efficient for home heating?
  • Is this a good time to lock in natural gas pricing with a long term contract?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-271- Jack on the James Talmage Stevens Show

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Modern Survival| 7 Comments
Episode-271- Jack on the James Talmage Stevens Show [ 1:50:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I am taking Labor Day off today and spending mostly time in the pool with the family.  However, this Saturday I did a guest spot on “Family Preparedness Radio” with James Stevens and he has graciously agreed to permit me to rebroadcast it.

I hope you enjoy it and even if you tuned in there is an almost 45 additional minutes that were not broadcast live so you may want to listen to the additional content.

Hope you enjoy it and I will be back tomorrow.

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Episode-270- Action Time For The Fall Garden

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
Episode-270- Action Time For The Fall Garden [ 41:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A few weeks ago we discussed “getting ready for fall” but now with the fall equinox only 20 days away it is time to take action.  There is a lot to do as we head into fall, many see the fall as the end of the gardening season but with a few steps it can be the very best time of the year for your homestead and garden activities.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • Now is the time to start harvesting some of your seed stock
  • Consider taking cuttings before the first killing frost and work on cloning over the winter
  • Is it time to build that green house you keep talking about
  • Plant peas and fava beans they are very cold hardy and add variety to the fall/winter mix
  • The heavy hitters of the fall/winter garden – corn salad, lettuce, lambs quarters, spinach, broccoli and more
  • Now is the time to build new beds
  • It is also time to select an end of life time for some plants
  • Start seeds to take the place of plants with only a few weeks left
  • Try digging up some peppers this year

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-269- The Issues Test, Where Do you Stand and Why?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
Episode-269- The Issues Test, Where Do you Stand and Why? [ 51:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I haven’t talked about much in the political sphere for a while and a lot is going on out there.  Rather then go into any single issue (down a rabbit hole) I though I would revisit this topic that I did originally about a year ago.   The key here is on any issue how should we examine and dissect it before we choose to back or oppose it?

The thing we must understand is as homesteaders, modern survivalists and self sufficiency advocates these things do effect us.  These are decisions that once made by our elected officials (that seem to think they are there to rule us instead of serve us) we are forced to live with them as our our children and our children’s children for many decades.

This information is to help you decide where you stand, not to make you think the way I do!

Tune in today to hear discussion on the following questions we should ask about any issue..

  • Will it effect me? (me meaning us, the average American)
  • Does it increase or decrease the power of government?
  • Is it Constitutional?
  • Does it make people that agree on 95% of issues fight amongst themselves?
  • What is it going to cost us? What is our ROI on it?
  • Who is paying for it?  Who benifits the most financially?
  • Is my personal prejudice or bias influencing my judgment on this?
  • What happens if we take this action?
  • What happens if we don’t do anything?
  • Does it set up the future potential for government intrusion in more areas?
  • Do I really need to be “for” or “against” this issue?
  • If we only focused on issues that “passed the test” what would be left?
  • How would that effect the ability of our government to bullshit us?
  • If everyone did this, would we know “what we believe” and “why we believe it”?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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