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Episode-547- Prepper, Survivalist or Homesteader

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
Episode-547- Prepper, Survivalist or Homesteader [ 1:08:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Is there a difference between the prepper, the survivalist and the homesteader?  If so does it even really matter?  What common ground do all three self identified groups share?  What is the difference between societies view of each group and the reality of the individuals that make them up?  Today we examine these and other issues about modern survivalism and our various sub groups.

Join me today as I discuss…

  • What is a survivalist
  • What is a prepper
  • What is a homesteader
  • Why does society characterize any individualist
  • What role does economics play in our lives
  • Why do we have to at least pay some attention to politics
  • Why we are actually the “normal” members of society
  • The recipe for success
    • Develop minimal systemic independence (self sufficiency)
    • Develop sufficient forward wealth  (self reliance)
    • Focus on what you want in your life
    • Be informed but not overly influenced by society
    • Focus on and defend liberty
    • Be a teacher and a student at all times

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Episode-282- Back from The Judge and Listener Questions

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Modern Survival| 16 Comments
Episode-282- Back from The Judge and Listener Questions [ 50:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today I am back in the drivers seat (literally) and broadcasting from the mobile studio again.  I will be doing a round of listener questions but let me ask you to do me a favor today.  If you have not seen my interview yet please go this page and do so now.  In addition if you could please leave a comment thanking them for having me on that would mean a lot.

So today I will tell you about my trip to the North East and what it was like to be at the News Corp building and meet The Judge and John Stossle as well (very briefly).  Then I will answer some of your questions including…

  • What is my survivalist take on New York City?
  • Is making bio diesel worth the effort and investment?
  • What is the difference between compost and manure as far as fertilizer value?
  • Can you grow eucalyptus in Texas?
  • Where can I get powdered half and half?
  • What advantages do ham radios have over say cell phones?
  • I am getting close to my goals of self sufficiency and starting to “drift at work”, what do I do?

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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.

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Episode-173- Do You Hide Who You Are

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
Episode-173- Do You Hide Who You Are [ 51:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

If you listen to this podcast you are probabally a survivalist on one level or another.  Some are simple homesteader types that live in the country and try to be self sufficient.  Some are more the sterotype and into beans, bullets and bandaids.  Still others live in urban areas, work typical jobs and just make sure they have some extra food, supplies, etc around incase something goes wrong.

My question though is “do you hide who you are”?  Clearly I can’t, by doing this show I must put myself out there.

Yesterday this show and I were featured in the Sunday Edition of the Fort Worth Star Telegram.  The article prompted a lot of questions from listeners such as “is it really wise to tell people you prep”?  Today’s show discusses that issue and many others stirred up by the article.

If you want to comment on this today is a day where you really may want to listen to the audio of the show first.

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.

Special Note – The reporter who did the article in the Fort Worth Star is named Melody McDonald her email is mjmcdonald @ star-telegram.com  If you appreciate the effort she put into this article to be fair, balanced and honest drop her a quick email and just say thank you.

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Episode-152- Dealing With Anti Survivalist Stigma

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
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Today’s show covers the anti survivalist stigma that modern survivalists must face in main stream society.  Are you tired of being depicted as a “right wing militia gun nut locked up in a religious compound praying for the end or modern society so you can live off your cases of peanut butter while everyone else starves”?

Honestly I don’t care about how people think about me as an individual, I am who I am with my pholosophy out there for anyone to examine and embrace, ignore or criticize.  I do however, care a great deal about many people that know something isn’t right about how we are living today as a society and want to know more but are put off by how the media and society potrays us.

Today’s show covers how to discuss modern survival philosphies with the uninitiated and get easily past the stigma and hopefully help more people live a better life, “if times get tough or even if they don’t”.

Resources for Today’s Show

  • The Appleseed Project – We are giving a way a free spot at a upcomming shoot in the listener appreciation contest this Friday.  Make sure you will be able to attend one before you try to win please.
  • Forum thread about Anti Survivalist Mentality – God you have to read this article, how much peanut butter are you sitting on?

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.

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