
Episode-395- An Interview with Rob Gray of the AOCS [59:30m]:
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Today we welcome Rob Gray of the American Open Currency Standard and the AG Trading Center in Farmers Branch Texas. Tune in today to learn about putting real value back into an honest currency standard and about Rob’s other projects.
By participating in the AOCS, you have immediate access to the thousands of participating merchants across the country, as well as the approved Mints that will craft your private currency. AOCS Merchants are enrolled to accept any AOCS-approved currency.
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Episode-297- Listener Calls Answered 10-14-09 [51:02m]:
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OK I am at home in my home office dealing with some sort of crud the wife brought home from her doctors office. So I dove into the massive caller question backlog.
Tune in today as I answer…
- Thoughts on creating your own guaranteed investments (sort of like an annuity)
- Thoughts about setting up and running a home based business
- Where silver fits in a barter economy, the phases of civil break down and why cash will be king at first
- Why talk show host Dave Ramsey is right about debt but dead wrong about silver and gold
- What to do when you have to evac your home before you leave
- Thoughts on buying a home with a well and a septic tank what to look out for
- What works and doesn’t work for long term food storage
- Thoughts on the EMP threat and how to harden electronics
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Episode-292- Listener Questions 10-07-09 [48:58m]:
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After a break from mobile casting and two awesome interviews it is time to do another round of listener questions. Today I answer questions about military vehicles, gardening, barter and rmore.
Tune in today as I aswer questions like…
- What to look out for with a 1985 Mil Spec Chevy Blazer or CUCV
- If the government ever choose to try to confiscate firearms how would they most likely do it
- If you own a shot gun and want accessories should you buy them first or invest in ammo
- What do I think of buying 22 long rifle ammo for barter in a SHTF even if you don’t own a weapon to use them in
- Do I have any tips for growing tobacco and finding seed stock
- What about a time share as a BOL
- If I bug out what happens to my business and employees
- Why do plants die or taste bitter if planted in “new” compost, what can you do about it
- Will concealed carry training in Michigan allow you to get your permit in Texas (not totally sure on this one and we are not talking about reciprocity carry, tune in for details)
- Do Texans actually drive around with rifles and shotguns in gun racks on a daily basis like the legends say?
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Episode-209- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-29-09 [47:45m]:
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We are continuing a series of listener questions today. Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything. These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc.
I would like to do this type of show for the rest of the week so if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack”
Tune in to hear me answer these questions today…
- Are ants a problem in the garden or in the compost bin?
- How often should you water your garden in what type of pattern and volume?
- How important is physical fitness to survivalism, what are some good ways to stay fit?
- What advice do I have for the single woman who wants to be a good prepper?
- If you carry a handgun do you need a back up gun, a “third gun”?
- Am I still happy with my Springhouse Greenhouse? - Short answer no.
- Are alcohol and cigarettes good barter items?
- What is the probability of a North Korean EMP attack?
- What is the best way to stake up your tomato plants?
- How do you use willow tips to create rooting horomone?
- If I move to my BOL permanently will the Podcast continue? - YES IT WILL!
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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.