Monthly Archives: November 2009

Episode-317- 18 More Overlooked Items or Skills for Preppers

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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Today we discuss 18 items that I think should eventually be in the home of every modern survivalist.  Some are common items that we talk about often, others are items that are often over looked or not considered “prepper items”.  The key is this is NOT a complete list or even a punch list, just a group of items we should all be aware of and think about.  Today’s show is a follow up to Episode 306 and we will continue to do new shows as your suggestions create new lists for this topic.

If you have items that are not on the list (other then food or guns because no one leaves those out ever) please chime in with your suggestions in the comments area.

Tune in today as we discuss the following 18 items, with few bonus items you have to tune in to hear about…

  • Baking/Cooking Skills
  • Yeast Cultivation Skills
  • Pruners/Loppers
  • Chain Saw
  • Scythe
  • First Aid Gear and a Blow Out Kit (blow out NOT bug out)
  • Cast Iron Cookware
  • Tarps
  • Nails, Screws and Lumber
  • Wheel Barrow or a Good Garden Cart
  • Manual Air Pump
  • Insect Repellent
  • Baking Soda
  • Medications (tune in to see exactly what was meant by that suggestion)
  • Traps and Trap Making Material
  • Spices and Seasonings
  • Sets of Spark Plugs and Wires for all Motors
  • A Wired Phone and Phone Book

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-316- 8 Easy To Identify Non Native Medicinal Plants

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Modern Survival| 4 Comments
Episode-316- 8 Easy To Identify Non Native Medicinal Plants [ 46:29 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today is the second in a multi-part series on medicinal plants, trees and herbs.  Today we continue with 8 plants and trees that are very easy to identify, not native to North America, grow prevalently in the wild or are heavily used in gardens and landscapes and have multiple uses for each plant.

WARNING – You alone are responsible for any items you consume, you must be sure of species identification, if you have any doubt, don’t put it in your body.  Always start with small does and slowly gauge what happens as you increase it.  While the plants here are easy to identify there are plants out there that can and do kill people.  Again use caution, be certain of identification and I take no responsibility for anyone who chooses to not follow this piece of advice.

Tune in today as we discuss these 8 Non Native North American Medicinal Plants…

  • Lemon Balm
  • White Clover
  • Milk Thistle
  • Wild and Cultivated Garlic
  • Lambs Quarters
  • Ginkgo
  • Weeping Willow
  • Common St. John’s Wort

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-315- The Real Story of Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 17 Comments
Episode-315- The Real Story of Veterans Day [ 31:41 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Much of today’s show is a re-broadcast of last year but there are some new things included.  Take time today and think about all the sacrifices made by our vet, thank a vet and expect something different at the end of today’s show.

I used last years audio only because it said all that needed to be said.  To all vets out there that listen to TSP this show is especially for you, thank you for your service and thank you for the honor you so clearly demonstrate.  Thank you also for listening to TSP, that indeed is an honor for me to know how many vets out there find TSP worth taking time to listen to.

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-314- Planning to Bug In

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
Episode-314- Planning to Bug In [ 53:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So if the SHTF in most instances you plan to bug in, you have your generator, you have your food, you have a means of defense and you are prepared for whatever may come, or are you.  Today we step back a bit from the obvious and from some common thinking that isn’t very realistic to examine how prepared we are for bugging in.  Please note even if you “bug out” you are going to another location and once you get there, guess what you are going to be doing, bugging in of course.

Join in today as we discuss…

  • Two new eBooks free for Support Brigade Members
  • Storing food for everyone possibly even some for neighbors and definitely for your pets and stock
  • The need for personal hygiene products, bigger then you might think it is
  • Back up power sources both short and long term
  • The advantages and failings of generators
  • Why you need to plan to keep the garden growing
  • The need for and functionality of “security protocols” including during increased threat periods
  • Why you need to quickly contact all family/close friends at the beginning of a SHTF especially if you are bugging in
  • The importance of taking an inventory and sorting into needs, good to have and don’t need it at all
  • How inventory and sorting will help you in barter situations
  • Keeping communications up as long as possible including radio, TV, Ham, MURS, etc.
  • The importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy during a bug in
  • How drills are about more then finding weaknesses, they are also about acclamation

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-313- Audience Questions for 11-09-09

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Modern Survival| 4 Comments
Episode-313- Audience Questions for 11-09-09 [ 50:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It is Monday and we are back with another round of listener questions.   Some great ones today on topics like dealing with livestock during a SHTF, a complex real estate problem, basements in Texas, building home grown generators, operational security and spreading prepping and self sufficiency to your friends, family and acquaintances.

Tune in today to hear answers to the following questions…

  • What do you do with live stock if you have to bug out and how do you prep to care for them if you bug in?
  • Where and how do you store extra propane tanks?
  • What is a spot price, how high above spot is reasonable to pay for silver coins?
  • What about platinum and palladium as alternatives to gold for investing?
  • How to handle a complex real estate situation where the owner wants to sell the land but continue to live in the house?
  • Whats up with the new iPod nano, is it worth the upgrade?
  • Are plans on how to build a generator from old parts a good investment/idea?
  • Why are there no basements in the Texas Hill Country, if you want one what are some alternatives when building a new home?
  • Why am I personally so loose on OPSEC, what advice do I have for others as to OPSEC (operational security)
  • How can you open minds about prepping in 60 seconds?

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-312- 8 Easy To Identify Native Medicinal Plants

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
Episode-312- 8 Easy To Identify Native Medicinal Plants [ 55:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today is the first in a multi-part series on medicinal plants, trees and herbs.  Today we start with 8 plants and trees that are very easy to identify, native to North America, grow prevalently in the wild and have multiple uses for each plant.

WARNING – You alone are responsible for any items you consume, you must be sure of species identification, if you have any doubt, don’t put it in your body.  Always start with small does and slowly gauge what happens as you increase it.  While the plants here are easy to identify there are plants out there that can and do kill people.  Again use caution, be certain of identification and I take no responsibility for anyone who chooses to not follow this piece of advice.

Tune in today as we discuss these 8 North American Native Medicinal Plants…

  • Elderberry
  • American Mountain Ash
  • Black Walnut
  • Black-Eyed Susan
  • Dandelion
  • Common Catalpa
  • Flowering Dogwood
  • Black Raspberry

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-311- Things to Consider When Buying Rural Land

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Modern Survival| 7 Comments
Episode-311- Things to Consider When Buying Rural Land [ 45:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Well I still have country living on the brain after our recent trip to our BOL and soon to be primary residence in Arkansas.  I have also gotten a tremendous number of requests lately to evaluate property listings as potential BOLs, retreats and homesteads.  It is honestly almost impossible to really know a property from just a listing, they are simply starting points.  So I decided to do this show with some general things to consider when making such a personal decision such as purchasing land or a  home.

Tune is Today as I Discuss…

  • Remote is a relative term
  • Water, got it, don’t got it, what’s it gonna cost
  • The advantages of unimproved and unincorporated land
  • Service from a government comes at a cost, which is more valuable to you freedom or “services”
  • Who is going with you, you can’t be happy if your family is miserable
  • Gates, the simple solution to BS excuses like “I was lost, not trespassing”
  • The value of good neighbors
  • Talk to neighbors BEFORE you buy
  • Pick a community you fit into, don’t try to change one

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-310- Listener Questions for 11-04-09

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
Episode-310- Listener Questions for 11-04-09 [ 46:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So today we are back to another round of great questions from our listeners.  We have questions today on everything from compost, to politics, to kudzu, to books, to silver and more.

Tune in Today to Hear…

  • Could we ever go to a “flat tax”, why and why not?
  • Should you kill Kudzu on your land, eat it or feed it to livestock?
  • Can you compost in very cold weather?
  • Is a Survival Podcast book coming?
  • What are my three must have books for TSHTF?
  • Thoughts on small town vs. rural vs. remote living?
  • Using solar yard lights during a back up, anything to look our for?
  • Snails in the garden, good for dinner?
  • When is a old rifle to old to fire anymore?
  • On silver coins, pre 64s, bullion like eagles or commemorative coins, what to buy and why?

Resources for today’s show…

To receive a 5% discount on all orders from Western Botanicals just mention the code “survival” when calling in your order or mention the code in the comments section when you place your order online.  Remember Member Support Brigade Members get a 10% discount code and many other benefits.

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Episode-309- 10 Thoughts on Rural Living

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
Episode-309- 10 Thoughts on Rural Living [ 55:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

OK folks I am back from the Arkansas Bug Out Location from our mini vacation.  It was great as always and Dorothy and I really had a great opportunity to learn, think and plan for our very near future.  So today I thought I would share what we experienced with you.

Additionally the house keeping segment was a bit long today but for two reasons.

1. I wanted to give you a bit more data on the Members Support Brigade.  Specificly some of the benefits which now include…

  • Several e-publications by James T. Stevens
  • 10% off of everything at Ron Hoods site
  • A free lifetime membership to Safe Castle’s discount club
  • 10% off all purchases from Western Botanicals
  • Premium videos available only to members

2. I wanted to let you know that James Stevens new book, “Making the Best of Basics” is available until midnight tonight at the pre launch price of only 29.95 with a free audio CD.  At midnight the price goes up 5 bucks and no more free CD.   This offer expired last night but since I was late letting everyone know and yesterday’s show was pre recorded I talked to James and got a 1 day extension.  Please note this is not a “marketing tactic”, I just wanted to get you guys one last chance to get the free CD and lower price if you are interested in a copy of the book.  You can get thhe book at this link – Making the Best of Basics

The main topic of today’s show is the advantages of country living so tune in today to hear my thoughts on…

  • In the country you are surrounded by teachers
  • The “freedom to walk” and what that really means
  • How people are different and the same
  • Why in the country words like silence and noise have new meanings
  • Why we seem to be naturally content with less stuff in the country vs the city
  • Why we feel less exposed to danger in rural life
  • How recreational activities like shooting don’t attract the police
  • Improvements in mental and physical health when you live in the country
  • Why country living isn’t for everyone and how some people
  • How all of these things are actually directly tied to prepping and self suffiency
  • Why preppers value their lives more then the average Joe
  • Why most people just don’t understand the quest for self suffiency

Resources for today’s show…

To receive a 5% discount on all orders from Western Botanicals just mention the code “survival” when calling in your order or mention the code in the comments section when you place your order online.  Remember Member Support Brigade Members get a 10% discount code and many other benefits.

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Episode-308- An Interview With Dr. Kyle Christensen

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Modern Survival| 2 Comments
Episode-308- An Interview With Dr. Kyle Christensen [ 51:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Join me today as I welcome Dr. Kyle Christensen who is one of the people behind our sponsor Western Botanicals.  Kyle is a Doctor of Chriopractic (D.C.), a Master Herbalist (M.H.) and a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.).

Join in today as we discuss…

  • The very unique history of Western Botanicals
  • Thoughts for those skeptical of alternative treatments
  • A bit about the why behind Kyle’s book “Herbal First Aid and Health Care“
  • What you can do about swine flu (note not washing hands and covering your cough)
  • Taking a holistic view of natural health vs. a replacement view
  • Items that should be in the pantry and garden of every prepper
  • Thoughts on growing your own medicines
  • What is organic vs. wild, why does it matter and what natural really means
  • How you can get a discount on all purchases from Western Botanicals
  • An invitation for you to ask questions for Kyles return visit

Resources for today’s show…

To receive a 5% discount on all orders from Western Botanicals just mention the code “survival” when calling in your order or mention the code in the comments section when you place your order online.  Remember Member Support Brigade Members get a 10% discount code and many other benefits.

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

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