icon for podpress  Episode- 368- Listener Feedback for 2-1-10 [74:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today on the first day of a new month and a new week we do our regular listener feedback show.  I have a huge back log of questions and comments so I may have to do a few of these this and next week just to catch up.  That said keep your questions, comments and suggestions coming.

Join me today to discuss…

  • Why I on occasion use words considered profane on the air (see my disclaimer here)
  • Advice on choosing a rifle between at Remington, Savage and a Marlin
  • Real estate rental properties as an investment
  • What do you do for mulch in a place like Las Vegas
  • Are mega packages of survival manual pdfs worth the cost
  • How do you wake up to debt cancer before a problem does it for you
  • Will silver and gold be worth anything if TSHTF and what does the bible say about this
  • The trials of owning “Eskimo dogs” and where they fit in a permaculture system
  • Saving pennies and nickels for “copper value” is it worth 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. 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-302- Listener Calls 10-22-09 [71:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I am at home today so I decided to do a show answering your call in questions.  We have questions on a ton of subjects today like buying a new dog, buying a BOL, conspiracy theories, politics, gold and more.  If you would like to be on TSP yourself just call 866-65-THINK and leave your question and we will try to get you on soon.

Tune in Today as I answer…

  • How do you protect fruit trees from insects
  • How can you be sure a dog is a pure breed if you are buying one
  • What is a good survival knife
  • When buying a BOL what is more important the land or the structure on it
  • What do you need to know about wood stoves, pellet stoves and fire place inserts
  • What is up with that movie Zeitgeist
  • What does majority rule and minority rights mean
  • Can the government grab your gold
  • Is the prepper/survivalist trend moving into main stream society

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

 
icon for podpress  Episode-297- Listener Calls Answered 10-14-09 [51:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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

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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-295- Listener Questions for 10-12-09: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Back to our Monday tradition of listen questions.  I have a pretty big question back log at this point so if you question isn’t answered hold tight I will get to you eventually.    Tune in today as we dissect a lot of questions on debt, look at vehicle choices and talk more about civil unrest and its’ consequences.

Tune in today as I answer…

  • Is back yard desalination a feasible solution for irrigation
  • What are the odds of gold and silver ever being confiscated
  • Would LEOs be likely to follow orders in a gun grab or would they “keep their oath”
  • How can you incorporate Self Sufficiency into groups like people in the 9-12 project
  • What advice do I have for a 19 year old that is excited about a pre-approved credit card offer
  • Is it wise to go into debt for lasik eye surgery
  • When buying a 2003-2007 GMC 3/4 ton truck, should I go with gas or diesel
  • Doing the math when buying a second home, how much debt is to much

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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-285- Listener Questions 9-28-09 [55:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today I answer some great listener questions about subjects like fall gardening, buying silver, specific firearms, cartridge choices, buying real estate and choosing a good family dog.  This really was one of the best rounds of questions I have ever had to work with so thanks to all that participated in this show.

Tune in today as I answer…

  • Why a shovel for your bug out vehicle over an etool
  • What is my opinion of the Marlin 336 in 30-30
  • Choosing between the Marlin Model 60 and the Ruger 10/22
  • What am I planting in my garden right now
  • Is buying a duplex and renting out half of it a good investment, what are the pros and cons
  • Do I have a preferred eBay seller to buy silver from
  • What is considered “reportable” as far as metal purchases
  • What are the risks if any of “gold confiscation” in the future
  • What is my opinion of the 6.5×55 Swede as an all around rifle round
  • Why do I prefer Jeeps or Trucks to typical SUVs
  • What advice do I have on choosing a dog for a family companion and protector

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-275- Economic Recovery, Think Again [60:59m]: 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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-272- Listener Questions 9-08-09 [47:38m]: 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.

 
icon for podpress  Episode-262- The Long Term Value of Silver [38:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we discuss the investment value of silver and how it have maintained the value the dollar has lost since the US mint stopped making silver coins in 1964.

We also recognize Justin Holcom as the (hero of the day) for his creation of this video designed to promote the a Tea Party gathering.

Tune in as we discuss..

  • What a silver quarter bought in 1964 and what that same silver quarter buys today
  • Choosing between Eagles, Bars and Rounds
  • The unique tax advantages of the silver eagle
  • The recent “strong floor” for silver in the past 5 years
  • Comparing the historical moves between gold and silver
  • The advantage of possessing your investment
  • How to calculate “melt value” of silver coins
  • Investing as little as 5 bucks a month
  • The ability to sell off small quantities as needed
  • The huge advantage of “no paper trail” with small consumer purchases of silver
  • The inheritance value of handing down silver from one generation to the next

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.