Monthly Archives: May 2009

Episode-209- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-29-09

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We are continuing a series of listener questions today.   Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. I would like to do this type of show for the rest of the week so if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack” Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… Are ants a problem in the garden or in the compost bin? … Continue reading →

Episode-208- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-28-09

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We are continuing a series of listener questions today.   Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. I would like to do this type of show for the rest of the week so if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack” Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… Would a pandemic with a high fatality decrease rural property values long … Continue reading →

Episode-207- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-27-09

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We are continuing a series of listener questions today.   Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. I would like to do this type of show for the rest of the week so if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack” Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… What do you do with sod if you want to kill the … Continue reading →

Episode-206- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-26-09

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Today I decided to do another audience questions show.   Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. I would like to do more of these types of shows if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack” Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… Will you be able to get to your bug out location (BOL) if TSHTF? How do you … Continue reading →

Episode-205- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-22-09

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I decided to do an audience questions show today.  Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… Should owners of city real estate hold out or cut losses and sell now? Is renting to own a good option? Is the mobile/RV approach better then owning property? Are the small “family farms” going to return? Will second/third tier cities grow as large cities decline in population? What is … Continue reading →

Episode-204- Bug Out Location – Questions, Considerations and Options

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Today’s show covers the concept of setting up a bug out location, also referred to as a BOL or a fall back location.  When you are not bugging out (like most of the time) they also serve as great real estate investments, tax deductions and vacation spots. However there are some real gotchas to watch out for.  If you go the low cost route you need to make sure to get the costs of improvements via quotes and asking the right questions before you buy.  If you are crossing state lines there are more questions and considerations. Tune in today … Continue reading →

Episode-203- The 12 Permaculture Design Principles

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Today we discuss the 12 principles of permaculture design and how they can be stated in more tactical or business minded views to make them a bit more concrete for some. Tune in today to hear the 12 Permaculture Design Principles and Alternative Views of Them… Observe and Interact – or – Be a Part of Things Catch and Store Energy – or – Be an Ant not a Grasshopper Obtain a Yield – or – Get an ROI on Your Efforts Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback – or – Don’t Kill the Golden Goose Use and Value Resources … Continue reading →

Episode-202- 9 Underrated Permaculture Options

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Today we take a look at several underrated permaculture options several from around the world and many from right here in the U.S.   Each of these can be grown in most if not all of the U.S. and is highly disease and pest resistant. Tune in today to hear about the following plants/shrubs/trees and how they can fit into your landscape and survival planning… Editable Dogwoods (Cornelian Cherry) Flower Quince European and Russian Strains of Mountain Ash The Paw Paw (how to get fruit in 2-4 years) The Aronia (productive US native mostly unknown) Honey Berry Goumi Sea Berry (or … Continue reading →

Episode-201- Survival Podcast Listener Calls 5-18-09

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I am broadcasting from the home office today so we are doing a listener call in show.  Remember to ask a question and get it answered on the air you can call in and leave a voice message at 866-65-THINK. Tune in today to hear my answers to these questions… How do you make blackberry mead? Is a fair tax coming to America, is it too good to be true? If we have more survivalists will there be more shortages? What are some good “survival drills” to test your level of preparedness? Would precious stones be good for barter in … Continue reading →

Episode-200- Future Predictions from The Survival Podcast

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Heads up!  There is a listener appreciation contest in today’s show to win some SOE Tactical gear, in particular a Micro Chest Rig, so pay attention to the beginning and join the contest before you try to win as well. Also please remember I am on vacation tomorrow so no show this Friday. Today we cover a variety of predictions that I personally have for the near and long term future.  Remember I reserve the right to be wrong! Tune in today to hear… Why the green/garden/permaculture movement will continue Why the recession is creating gardens but how the press … Continue reading →