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Episode-351- An Interview with Bill Wilson about Permaculutre

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Modern Survival| 7 Comments
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Join me today as I interview Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture to discuss the concept of Permaculture and the commonalities between the Permaculture and Survivalist communities.  Bill is an amazing guy that followed his dream, walked away from a career and created something special.

Join us Today as we Discuss…

  • How Midwest Permaculture came to be
  • What exactly is Permaculture
  • The importance of planning in Permaculture vs. agriculture
  • The training available from Midwest Permaculture
  • What are some of the long term threats we face
  • How can Permaculture address and prevent potential threats to our survival
  • What is a rain garden and how can you build one
  • How much oil is really left (you have got to hear this one)
  • Why Permaculture as a solution vs. other options
  • Who created Permaculture and why it is a true revolution in the traditional sense of the word
  • How many people can be fed with as little as two acres of well managed land
  • Why we all should have green houses in temperate climates

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-254- Listener Questions for 8-11-09

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
Episode-254- Listener Questions for 8-11-09 [ 45:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we are taking listener questions on building a personal shooting range, bugging out of the country, student loan debt, shot guns for home defense and more.

We also discuss the Army National Gard Recruiting department as “assclown of the day” and the AARP of Dallas gets a honorable mention for assclown of the day as well.  I also name Mike Sola as hero of the day for standing up to thugs that threatened him and his family.

Tune in for Today’s Questions…

  • What considerations should you take if building a firing range on your property?
  • What about bugging out of the country in a big SHTF?
  • Would a container on a lot in the Bahamas make a good BOL?
  • Are there problems with ants when overwintering root crops in the south?
  • Can you grow Avocados in the northern US?
  • How do you prevent tomato blight from returning in subsequent seasons?
  • How do you decide if you should take a job that offers student loan write offs?
  • Why is a shotgun the best choice for home defense?
  • What about my comments and James’ comments on over accessorizing shotguns?
  • Is it a good idea to store water in mylar bags?

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-146- More Calls From The Audience 2-23-09

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
Episode-146- More Calls From The Audience 2-23-09 [ 58:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I decided to take this Saturday and record another listener call in show for Monday the 23rd.  It is going to be a very busy Monday so I may not have gotten a show out for Monday otherwise.

Tune in today to hear listener questions and comments and my answers on…

  • Making for how to store food long term
  • Where and how to buy junk silver coins safely and at a good price
  • Thoughts on “The Appleseed Program” and the History Component in it
  • Suggestions for seeds and crops in very cold climates
  • The public school system, homeschooling and individual independence
  • Thoughts on water storage

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.

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Episode-116- Making Due With What You Have

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Modern Survival| 8 Comments
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This is my first show after returning from my vacation that ran from Dec. 25th till January 4th.  We took that time to go up to our retreat property in Arkansas and do some improvements and got the opportunity to run a bit of a “readiness drill” that we had not planned.

Tune in today to hear…

  • A reminder that I want, enjoy and appreciate your feedback even when you disagree with me
  • “Global Warming” strikes again (smirk) the roads in Dallas are iced over and I am broadcasting from home
  • How we dealt with our well being out of service for three days during our vacation
  • Saved by our rain catch system, you learn to appreciate a flushing toilet
  • Using a wheel barrel for additional rain water catching, it worked and it was what we had
  • Building raised beds with native stone (pictures coming soon)
  • Considering a pool, there are more then one advantage to one
  • Thinking about “improvements” the difference between country and city improvements when considering resale value
  • The strawberry tower, an idea that will produce strawberries year round
  • Chery bushes that produce in their first year
  • Cant afford a rain barrel, how about a 10 dollar rubber maid trash can from Walmart
  • Using your mind to improvise what you have on hand and the advantages specific to your situation
  • 100-200 dollars cuts your hot water costs forever
  • Some cool container gardening ideas to get production in any home
  • Cheap grow lights?  Check Walmart again, 10 bucks each including bulb and fixtures
  • Consider “dwarf” trees and bushes if you plan to move in the next few years, take your trees with you when you leave

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-111- Listener Questions for 12-18-08

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Modern Survival| 9 Comments
Episode-111- Listener Questions for 12-18-08 [ 47:41 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today will be another listener questions answered show. Today we will answer questions about…

  • Two gun safes going out in tomorrows Listener Appreciation Contest
  • Getting involved with our forum
  • Please vote in a poll for our coming TSP T-Shirts
  • Advice for a young pair of survivalists “stuck” looking for what to do next
  • Don’t fall into the “you deserve it trap”
  • Getting started with hunting
  • Recreational hunting is the way to learn to hunt, don’t wait until you need it eat
  • Basic and advanced water storage options
  • Thoughts on rain barrels, swimming pools and wells
  • Why the UAW active worker isn’t the problem for GM, Ford and Chrysler and who really is (it is still the UAW)
  • A great alternative to the auto bail out?
  • The lesson of unintended consequences that applies to everything from survival situations, to economics to politics

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.

Please get involved with Stockings for Soldiers as well.

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