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Episode-343- Listener Feedback 12-23-09

Today I am at home and wanted to take the opportunity to do another listener feedback episode.  We discuss some political things today like China’s role in global government and the new health care bill that just came out of the senate.  We also discuss some more traditional topics like firearms selection and training, using swales for permaculture and we even get to read another “hate email” to me.

We also make a few announcements today that include our awesome new survival forum theme designed by SisterWolf who is also one of the forces behind the TSP Gear Shop.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • Why are thing like tax increases and public funding of abortion in the health care bill
  • Why some form of this bill is going to be passed even though most Americans don’t want it
  • The sob story we are going to hear from Blue Dogs and RINOs about the eventual compromise
  • The one hope we really still have to prevent national health care, it isn’t in the House and Senate
  • What is a swale, how does it work, why do you want them
  • How do you create swales in flat desert land
  • Is TSP now “all about the money”
  • Why growing your own food is a path to freedom
  • Why the modern survival community is feared by many, be proud of it folks
  • Thoughts on choosing a first gun, getting training, etc

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.

Episode-272- Listener Questions 9-08-09

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.

Episode-237- Listener Questions 7-14-09

Today on The Survival Podcast I answer listener questions about subjects such as peak oil, global currencies, Obama’s Czars, spare parts for weapons, ammo for the BOL 12 gauge, California’s budget crisis and more.

Tune in as I answer questions like…

  • How do you stay positive once you wake up to danger
  • Is peak oil a threat to worry about right now
  • What is the deal with all these Czars appointed by Obama
  • What extra parts should you keep on hand for your weapons
  • What should California do about its’ debt
  • How can we make prepping more main stream?
  • What is a good out lay  of ammo for a 12 gauge if it is your BOL gun?

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.

Episode-209- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-29-09

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!

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.

Episode-133- Chosing a Weapon for Basic Home Defense

Today we are going to talk about fire arms best suited for basic home defense.  We will not be covering specific makes and models, calibers, ammunition, etc today, simply what works best and where to start in your decision making process.

Tune in today to hear…

  • David Crawford’s Novel “Lights Out” to be made into an Audio Book – More Info
  • The difference between “home defense” and larger scale tactical defense
  • The importance of training, safety, weapons maintenance and function and real scenario training
  • Why shotguns and handguns make better defensive weapons for most homes then carbines
  • Why you may want to buy a handgun soon
  • Thoughts on reducing over penetration, it can not be totally eliminated
  • Should you “carry” in the home?  What does that mean?
  • The way most professional burglars “break into”a home
  • Thoughts on alarms

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, please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

Episode-88- A Survivalists View of the 22 Long Rifle

Due to a minor family emergency today’s show notes will be very brief at first.  I will back fill them this weekend with some links and resources, etc.  Tune in today to learn all about the 22 long rifle for survival and training uses, good options for several different models and a lot more.

I will also warn you that due to having to use a different application the file size is much larger then usual.

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.

Episode-21- Thoughts on Basic Survival Firearms

I have been getting a lot of questions and suggestions to do a show on guns and the basic assortment of “survival firearms” or home defense firearms. So today I decided to put out a show with some basic thoughts on a initial gun collection. Today we discuss topics such as

  • The most versatile of all weapons – the shotgun
  • The advantages of the 20 gauge, the 12 gauge and how they compare
  • Thoughts on the 30-06 perhaps the perfect round for all around use
  • The tried and true 1911 as a great proven handgun
  • The 38 compact revolver as a great carry gun
  • Choosing the right gun and the concept of renting guns at the range before buying
  • Getting proper training if you haven’t already
  • Individual responsibility with gun ownership and use
  • The difference between a right and a privilege and why lisenceing gun ownership is counter to the Constitution
  • The importance of the NRA and State Rifle Associations
  • Gun ownership as a “civil right”
  • The “core four” of guns – Shotgun, 22 Rifle, Handgun and Centerfire Rifle

I will do more on guns in the future but plan to keep the podcast varied about many subjects. If guns aren’t your thing don’t worry we will have a brand new topic tomorrow.