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Episode-295- Listener Questions for 10-12-09

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Modern Survival| 17 Comments
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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…

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Episode-233- Listener Questions 7-08-09

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Modern Survival| 25 Comments
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Today I am broadcasting live from the BOL and will answer questions about I answer questions about water storage and harvesting, storing diesel fuel, raising bees, bugging out, indoor gardening, power outages and more with an upload and posting assist from Starbucks and their awesome wireless hot spots.

As you may already know we were delayed in our return from Arkansas due to a break down.  When I got to the hot spot last night to update everyone and get all my mail there were a ton of new questions.  So not having the time to do any research I decided to do a listener question show today.

I will also fill you in on our break down and what it taught us about common sense preps, a little video we shot and some other tails from the road.

Tune in to hear…

  • Why a AAA Card may be one of the best preps you can have
  • Why a tool kit and mechanical knowledge won’t always get your vehicle moving
  • My thoughts on Bee Keeping and allergy control with “local honey”
  • Storing water in BPA plastic in a truck and preventing negative effects on the water
  • What productive plants can you grow indoors that won’t bring in bugs
  • Are there any issues with using a cave as part of a structure
  • Will refugees stop at the first big forest they come to
  • How do you extend the storage life of diesel fuel
  • How do specialization and division of labor effect survivalists
  • What about using dry ice during an outage to keep the freezer cold
  • What are the proper dimensions and methods for installing swales

Resources for today’s sow

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-199- Methods of Rain Water Harvesting

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
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Today’s show expands on last weeks first show about Permaculture Zones and Layers (Episode 196)  by discussing different methods to harvest and conserve water.  Today’s link section includes some of the best resources i have ever featured on a shows subject matter, I encourage you to check them all out.

Tune in today to hear,

  • Why you don’t have to want to save the planet to benifit highly from water conservation
  • Thoughts on rain barrels and getting water closer to where you plan to use it
  • Thoughts on moving from barrels to underground cisterns or tanks
  • Rain chains a much more attractive way to get water to where you want it than a down spout
  • Harvesting water from outbuildings and greenhouses
  • Converting garbage cans to low cost rain catch barrels
  • The swale and how it can create an oasis even in a salted desert
  • Following contour lines is what makes a swale effective
  • The pond the right way as part of an ecosystem not a hot puddle in the middle of a field
  • Micro ponds and micro swales
  • Intensive mulching actually creates a 1 inch deep lake within the entire surface area of a food forest

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-198- Thoughts on Selecting a Bug Out Location

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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Today’s broadcast discusses options for setting up, finding and selection of a bug out location,  (also called a BOL or fall back location).   There is also a bit of follow up on yesterdays show about the swine flu and some other little pieces of advice.

Tune in today to hear about…

  • How far is far enough away, how close is to close
  • Does a BOL have to be remote, think about Hurricane Katrina
  • Why a bug out location is a highly personal choice and what you want is most important
  • Hidden gotchas to watch out for in buying a second piece of property
  • Why tent camping is not a good idea for your BOL and why you really need a structure ASAP
  • Starting with an outbuilding is a good option
  • Thoughts on over looked benefits of mountain land
  • My personal big 4, (water on property, guns are acceptable, land is good for growing food and livestock are welcome in the community)
  • Is the Northwest the most ideal place, thoughts on rough winters and possible global cooling
  • Watch out for potential annexation by surrounding towns/cities
  • Buyers covenants are good, home owners associations are evil!
  • If you move permanently to your BOL you no longer have a fall back position
  • Stay away from major roads, roving hordes are not the only reason
  • Know the community you have chosen before you buy
  • The hidden danger on land that borders “National Forest”, etc.
  • Have redundancy options for your well, (manual, solar, something not grid dependent)
  • Using slope to your advantage with water harvesting

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-190- Is a Global Food Shortage Inevitable?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Modern Survival| 16 Comments
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My view is yes, sooner or later it is inevitable due to declines in production and resources and expansion of population.  I also think we should not engage in alarmism at this point either.  Much like peak oil this is a real problem that will get worse but over a rather long period of time, not tomorrow morning.

Today we also briefly discuss the defection of Republican Arlen Spector and we do another swine flu (h1n1) update.

Tune in today to hear…

  • A news caster that should have his ass kicked
  • New swine flu cases in my back yard
  • Don’t take your kid to the doctor if they don’t have any symptoms just to be “checked out” DUH!
  • What we are learning about how people react in a SHTF right now
  • How Spector’s defection is meaningless
  • How politics is like pro wrestling – but it ain’t funny when it comes to our national leaders!
  • 6 of the last 9 years we have failed to meet demand with global grain capacity
  • What global trends are telling us about future food production expectations
  • Why grain is so important to the global food supply
  • Subsidiaries are not new, they are VERY old
  • Why food shortages can only lead to war sooner or later
  • 25% of US grain production will go to bio fuels in 2009
  • The grain used for biofuel could feed a half a billion people in India
  • Why we indeed may face water shortages soon – nothing to do with your Bermuda Grass
  • How we are depleting fossil aquifers
  • The powder keg of the US, Western Europe, India, Russia and China
  • How individual agriculture is the answer, large scale farms can not grow food that way

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-177- Listener Calls to The Survival Podcast 4-10-09

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 2 Comments
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Today I am at home with the office closed for good Friday so lets do a listener call in show.  Remember you can call in your questions to 866-65-THINK.

Tune in today to hear…

  • Welcoming a new sponsor – Ready Made Resources – TSP Forum Moderator Staff Approved!
  • Where to get fats and oils if TSHTF
  • A bit on starting fires, primitive and modern
  • Do I keep prepping or do I save my cash
  • If inflation is coming should we wait to make extra mortgage payments
  • Will chlorinated pool water kill off your septic system
  • Do I buy a home quickly because of the risk of rising interest rates
  • Are common ammo calibers like 9mm, 308, etc really going to be the most available in a SHTF scenario
  • What can you grow without replanting it each year
  • Why don’t we recommend a larger investment in gold to hedge on inflation

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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