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Episode-334- Listener Feedback and Emails for 12-10-09

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 16 Comments
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I am once again in the home studio today and decided to go into some of your more detailed emails that simply can’t be read on the road.   Today we discuss economics, politics, debt, generators, changes people are making in their lives and more.

Tune in to hear…

  • Tips on storing medications and antibiotics from a pharmacist
  • How to choose the right generator for your home
  • One of my “hate mail” emails I get often (for the ironic humor and to let opposing views be heard)
  • What is the Appleseed Project and why you should get involved
  • Thoughts on fire in high rise office buildings
  • The move to control CO2 emissions most people missed while focused on Denmark
  • Why I actually don’t “dislike Alex Jones” and where we agree more then disagree
  • The story of a family that took back their freedom and how TSP helped them
  • Thoughts on why soldiers do what they do when they finally come home
  • How the finances of the UK and the US overlap
  • How the Federal Reserve is as much a part of Britten as the U.S.
  • Why most people are actually libertarians and just don’t know it
  • Why the government wants us divided and how they keep us that way
  • What you can do to create your own liberty that is more powerful then any political action

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-333- Listener Feeback 12-09-09

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Modern Survival| 20 Comments
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Today we take some questions and comments that would have been impossible to read on the road because I am at home rather then in the mobile studio.  We have questions and comments on guns, shotguns, debt, building an AR15, dealing with the IRS, aquaponics, reloading 22 long rifle.

Tune in today as we  discuss…

  • Can you negotiate with the IRS to reduce your debt
  • How to not give a damn if you loose your job
  • Choosing the perfect scope for a 22 rifle
  • Is there a hand held GPS that works in cold temperatures, (help me out on this one folks)
  • Which caliber of rifle for a first center-fire, does shooter size really matter
  • Winchester Model 70 or Remington Model 700 which one and why
  • Is it ethical to shoot bedded game
  • Remington, Winchester or Mossberg for a shotgun, which one and why
  • Is building your own AR to avoid the Federal Excise Tax a good idea
  • What about aquaponics as a career, what employment opportunities exist there

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.

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Episode-331- Listener Questions for 12-07-09

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Modern Survival| 5 Comments
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Today we do another round of listener questions.  We have great questions today bout currency devaluation, consumer credit, edible container plantings, the 280 Remington, lead in drinking water and more.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • Why does Cap and Trade Suck even if you believe in CO2 based climate change
  • If you don’t need credit cards what about insurance companies that factor FICO scores into rates
  • Can you filter and reuse old motor oil, does it ever “break down” or just get dirty
  • Where can you get parts for an old gun
  • How do you get rid of surface rust on a rifle
  • What is the deal with the 280 Remington, is it a 7MM, what is a 7MM Remington Express
  • How do you shift from employed and renting to self employed and owning land
  • What are good trees to plant in containers and only bring inside in winter
  • Could shooting near a well infect the ground water with lead
  • If a currency is revalued is the debt revalued at the same time
  • How important is good dental upkeep to prepping
  • What solution is there to health care costs outside of the system

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.

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Episode-318- Listener Questions for 11-16-09

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Modern Survival| 27 Comments
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I am in the home office today as I take the typical round of Monday listener questions so you will get improved audio quality.  There is also a listener appreciation contest going on today and you can win a free copy of James Stevens’ book, Making the Best of Basics.  Also make sure to tune in and join me LIVE tonight on James’s Stevens show on Blog Talk Radio.

Tune in today as I answer some great questions like…

  • What are some good “prepper” vacations for kids other then camping
  • Should new gardeners go with square foot or conventional gardening
  • What is a postage stamp orchard
  • Is the swine flu a “manufactured virus” (um, no, not in the way foil hatters mean anyway)
  • Is the 30 Carbine adequate for self defense
  • How can you get the best benefits from garlic and still enjoy eating it without cooking
  • Is it perhaps better to focus on permanent plantings then typical gardens
  • How about advertising to buy silver coins, what is the best way to do it
  • Why is a trip to Washington DC, one parents should take with their children

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-310- Listener Questions for 11-04-09

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
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So today we are back to another round of great questions from our listeners.  We have questions today on everything from compost, to politics, to kudzu, to books, to silver and more.

Tune in Today to Hear…

  • Could we ever go to a “flat tax”, why and why not?
  • Should you kill Kudzu on your land, eat it or feed it to livestock?
  • Can you compost in very cold weather?
  • Is a Survival Podcast book coming?
  • What are my three must have books for TSHTF?
  • Thoughts on small town vs. rural vs. remote living?
  • Using solar yard lights during a back up, anything to look our for?
  • Snails in the garden, good for dinner?
  • When is a old rifle to old to fire anymore?
  • On silver coins, pre 64s, bullion like eagles or commemorative coins, what to buy and why?

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-299- Becoming a Rifleman

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
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What does it mean to be a rifleman?  Ask different people and you will get different answers, askan officer in the Marine Corps and he will tell you, “every Marine” ask a woodsmen in Tennessee and he will say the ability to put venision in the freezer.  While there are many answers there are many commonalities and many common steps along the journey.  Join me today as we discuss a small portion of the history, science and practical aspects of becoming a monden rifleman.

Listen in today as I discuss.,.

  • What is a rifleman
  • Starting out with a smooth bore and a round ball
  • The advent of rifling and not all was well
  • Going to a breech loading rifle and what that meant
  • Accuracy defined
  • What is oscillation
  • What are harmonics
  • What is trajectory is there any true arch to a bullets path
  • How does velocity effect trajectory
  • What is sectional density and ballistic coefficient
  • Slow and heavy or light and fast, the debate that can’t be won
  • Selecting a round, the magic formula
  • Selecting an action; semi, lever, pump or bolt

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-285- Listener Questions 9-28-09

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
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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.

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Episode-253- Tactical Training for the Everyday World with James Yeager

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 24 Comments
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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.

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Episode-249- The Practical Aspects of Tactical Firearms

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Modern Survival| 33 Comments
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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.

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Episode-181- A Tea Party Observation and Choosing a Home Defense Weapon

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Modern Survival| 15 Comments
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Today’s show covers two very different topics.  First my thoughts from a tea party I went to and then most of the show is about choosing a home defense weapon.

Tune in Today to Hear…

On the Tea Parties

  • My thougts on why the tea parties will fail if they are all like the one I went to
  • The issue here is taxing and spending and both Republicans and Democrats are guilty
  • Why we need democrats, liberals and independents in the Tea Party Movement

On a Home Defense Weapon

  • Why we need to promote gun ownership for new people
  • Advantages and disadvantages of pistols, rifles, carbines and shot guns
  • Go rent and shoot guns before making a decision
  • Thoughts on teaching a spouse to shoot
  • Thoughts on being comfortable with your weapon
  • Why a pistol is my primary home defense weapon but may not be what you choose and that is okay
  • The real reason we have a second amendment

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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