icon for podpress  Episode-384- Listener Feedback for 2-23-10 [55:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we make up for skipping yesterday’s listener feedback show.  Today we have questions about gun rights, taxation, socialism, fascist economics, cutting down trees, survival gardening, permaculture, bug out bags for kids and more.

Join me today as I answer the following questions…

  • Is socialism necessary for “much needed progress”
  • If you need a license to drive why not a license to own a gun
  • Do we need taxes for some things, how much do we actually need
  • What is the real role of government in the U.S.
  • How does the US actually fund “socialized medicine” around the world
  • Should kids have their own BOBs and where should they be stored
  • What plants can you plant at a BOL when you are not able to be there often
  • Thoughts on the need for backing up your data
  • How to balance removing existing non productive trees with out cutting to many
  • How often should you change out ammo in your carry gun
  • What are some rules for keeping your carry gun functional

Additional 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. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-381- Listener Feedback 2-18-10 [64:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I needed an easy day after a late night last night up in Farmer’s Branch where I did a presentation on Modern Survivalism at the AG Trading Post.  So today I am doing an listener feedback show.  Well sometimes a plan to take it easy doesn’t work, I get a bit of boiling blood today but I think you will agree it was well deserved.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • The surprising facts about life expectancy during the Great Depression
  • The choice of carry your weapon but potentially loosing your job
  • Should young people use IRAs, 401s, etc with so many economic dangers ahead
  • Will the government require all food to be treated with radiation with HR 875
  • Advice on how to get an unpaid internship and turn it into a paying job
  • NAIS has died a deserving death, what it tells us, we can win

Additional 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. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-377- The Why Behind Concealed Carry [55:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I think a lot of people have misconceptions (both positive and negative) about concealed carry.   It is a bit more limited then many seem to believe in some situations.  Additionally it is far safer than many who are opposed to carrying believe.

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Join me today as we discuss…

  • The origins of the 2nd Amendment
  • The real story of the how and why of the Bill of Rights they don’t teach in schools
  • If you need to exercise one right then you need to exercise them all
  • About 100,000 women are raped in the US a year, women with guns and training are the solution
  • The main reason you should carry is to protect others, self defense in many situations is limited
  • The person who carries is less likely to be in any altercation than one who does not
  • Why you should carry in your home not just away from it
  • Why carrying improves your life even if nothing ever goes wrong
  • The fact that you are more likely to need a gun than you might believe
  • How “threat probability” plays into the need for concealed carry

Additional Resources for Today’s Show

 
icon for podpress  Episode-266- Eric Shelton from the Handgun Podcast Joins Us [48:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By now I am probably on Catalina Island on my vacation but on the show Eric Shelton from the handgun podcast joins me to discuss gun right, self defense options, a bit on handgun hunting, the 22 and more.

This will be the last show this week so there will be no show on Friday, I hope you have enjoyed the interview shows while I am off in California.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-253- Tactical Training for the Everyday World with James Yeager [36:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today on The Survival Podcast I interview James Yeager of Tactical Response, Tactical Response Gear and the GetOffTheX Forum.  James joined us to discuss tactical concepts and training for every day survival and for practical preparation for real life scenarios.

Tune in to Hear James Answer Questions Such As…

  • Why he chose tactical training as a business?
  • What makes a good defensive hand gun?
  • Is a hand gun best for home defense or is a shotgun or carbine a better option?
  • How can you best train tactically when most ranges are not accommodating to doing so?
  • What is the best carry hand gun?
  • Are husband’s doing a disservice to their wives by buying them revolvers or “smaller framed guns”
  • How do you find a good tactical instructor
  • Why do regular everyday people need specialized tactical training?
  • Why is the 9mm such a popular round?
  • Is the statement that “all the Special Forces guys toss their 9mm sidearms for 45’s myth, fact or a blend of each?
  • What are the fundamentals of being as prepared as you can for a gun fight?

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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-249- The Practical Aspects of Tactical Firearms [39:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I don’t do a lot of firearms centric podcasts simply because there are a lot of great podcasts about guns and their use, training and customization.  Yet it is a major component to modern survival philosophy so today I attempt to bring some practicality to that subject.

Today in the intro segment we discuss the 33 million dollar fine to Bank of America and why it pushishes their shareholders (whom it is supposed to protect) and doesn’t punish the company at all.  We also discuss a small group of senate democrats that recently stood up for the second amendment.

On the main topic tune in to hear my thoughts on…

  • Are you grounded in reality from a home defense stand point?
  • Can you get to your gun?  Is a 5 second response time 3 seconds to slow?
  • Why I advise concealed carry holders to continue carrying when the get home
  • Are you mentally prepared to pull the trigger are you mentally prepared to not pull the trigger?
  • Are you proficient with your firearms, is your family?
  • What makes a good defensive hand gun, is bigger better?
  • What makes a good home defensive shotgun?
  • What place does the carbine play in home defense?
  • Has the “fantasy” many engaged in ever actually occurred?
  • What can we learn from the NRA’s armed citizen segment in American Rifleman?
  • What role to airsoft weapons play in tactical training?
  • Where does the 22 fit in the mix, why should you have one and how to choose one
  • A bit on airguns for training and game harvesting

Resources for today’s show…

I left up these videos on Safe Deposit Boxes from Yesterday,  You Really Should View Them Both

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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-231- Survival Podcast Audience Questions - 6-30-09 [47:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Another Tuesday, another listener feedback/questions show.  Today I answer questions about holding debt during inflation, a boat as a BOL, gardening, EMP effects and more.

Tune in as I answer questions like

  • Can you win buy holding debt during a rapid inflation period?
  • Do boats make a good bug out location?
  • Why would American Express freeze your account if you spend to little?
  • Is it to late to plant a second crop of peas this year?
  • How will black or raspberries do in partial shade?
  • How do I stop birds from eating my tomatoes?
  • How should you select a new bank when you move?
  • Why is a diesel motor less effected by an EMP ?
  • What would an initial breakdown look like, where would it start?
  • What steps can you take for self defense when traveling to states where you can’t carry a side arm?
  • What considerations should owners of small generators (under 1500 watts) take to be prepared?

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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-213- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 6-04-09 [42:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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.

Also I wanted to let you know I gave an interview last night on American Freedom Radio on Karen Kwiatkoski’s show “American Forum“, you can find the recording of the interview here. (Note - My interview is hour two of the two hour show)

I would like to continue doing this type of show often 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…

  • My final thoughts on not paying your mortgage.
  • Would I join the National Guard and how does that apply to a modern survivalist if TSHTF?
  • What about storage sheds to prep for disaster and to cashe materials?
  • What about underground shelters?
  • What podcasts do I listen to?
  • Can you use supermarket potatoes for seed potatoes?
  • Are solar screens a good investment how useful are they for improving privacy?
  • How do you deal with deer in the garden?
  • What can you do for remote internet?
  • What are some good options for concealed carry holsters?
  • How would gold and silver exchange actually work for a barter economy?
  • Who sings our intro and exit song?

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.