Monthly Archives: August 2009

Back from DirtTime09

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I am back from DirtTime09 but won’t be recording a show today.  After a long trip there is a lot to do to catch up around the homestead but I have some great stuff planned for the rest of the week.  I did want to post a quick review on what DirtTime was like (with more commentary coming tomorrow).  First let me say whether it is DirtTime or a TSP event or any event involving preppers or survival minded individuals if you can get to it then go.  I can not tell you how amazing the people were and how … Continue reading →

Episode-266- Eric Shelton from the Handgun Podcast Joins Us

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By now I am probably on Catalina Island on my vacation but on the show Eric Shelton from the handgun podcast joins me to discuss gun right, self defense options, a bit on handgun hunting, the 22 and more. This will be the last show this week so there will be no show on Friday, I hope you have enjoyed the interview shows while I am off in California.

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Episode-265- An Interview with Johnny Maxx and The Queen

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Tune in today for an interview with Johnny Maxx and The Queen, (aka John and Tammy McKissack) who are the host of “The Self Sufficient Homestead” and co hosts of “BrewCrazy“. Join in today as we discuss a variety fo subjects and projects John and Tammy are working on in at their south Texas homestead such as… What is up with today’s bumper music Hydroponics The perpetual onion Making “lazy mans cider” Keeping bees and making mead Why debt free is the way to be What dealing with multiple hurricanes taught them The cost of running a generator over a … Continue reading →

Episode-264- The Core Concepts of The Survival Podcast Community

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Once again I am off at DirtTime09 in California so I knocked out this show on a Friday afternoon a week ago and set it aside to fill in another day during my absence. So what are we going to discuss today?  I thought it might be a good time to just back up a bit and talk about the unique concepts that we have developed together at The Survival Podcast.  Notice I said we not I because from day one the audience has been a huge part of not just the show but its’ development, direction and evolution. Tune … Continue reading →

Episode-263- An Interview with Matt Hundley aka Trioxin

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Today while I am off in the San Bernardino National Forest at Dirt Time 09 I am airing an interview with Matt Hundley I did a bit over a week ago.  Matt goes by the forum handle Trioxin on our forum.  Matt is a really great guy and a proud member of our forum and serves on our moderator squad as well. Join me today as Matt and I discuss things like… The forum hits 3000 real members and the moderators rack up almost 3300 confirmed spammer kills A bit on gardening and an introduction to the ground cherry Using … Continue reading →

Episode-262- The Long Term Value of Silver

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Today we discuss the investment value of silver and how it have maintained the value the dollar has lost since the US mint stopped making silver coins in 1964. We also recognize Justin Holcom as the (hero of the day) for his creation of this video designed to promote the a Tea Party gathering. Tune in as we discuss.. What a silver quarter bought in 1964 and what that same silver quarter buys today Choosing between Eagles, Bars and Rounds The unique tax advantages of the silver eagle The recent “strong floor” for silver in the past 5 years Comparing … Continue reading →

Episode-261- The Debt Prison vs. the Survivalist

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Today’s show notes are brief so I can get the show out.  I will back fill the notes later today.  Suffice to say for now today I discuss how debt creates slavery, why it doesn’t fit with survival philosophy and how to avoid or eliminate it.

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Episode-260- 12 Permaculture Principles Applied to Modern Survival

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Today I decided to continue on yesterday’s podcast about permaculture’s 5 zones and 7 layers and go over the 12 guiding principles of permacultre.  I also expand each one and explain how they directly apply to the overriding concepts of modern survival philosophy. Today we name Barack Obama assclown of the day for opposing offshore drilling for US oil by US companies but supporting funding a 2 billion dollar “loan” to Brazil so they can you guessed it, drill offshore in Brazil.  We also name the Semper Fi fund as heroes of the day for the work they do for … Continue reading →

Episode-259- Learning to Harness Permaculture Zones and Layers

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Today I discuss an introduction to permaculture principles and explain the 7 layer system along with the 5 primary zones, how they interact and how you can harness them to improve your sustainable production whether you live on an urban lot or in a rural area. I also name Franklin County Washington as asscowns of the day for paying residents to kill fruit trees and replace them with non produces and yes they are really doing this.  I also name 3 UK soldiers as heroes of the day for their actions in Afghanistan. Join Me Today as We Discuss The … Continue reading →

Episode-258- Listener Questions 8-17-09

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Today we do another round of listener questions.  We have some great questions today on things like handguns, dealing with wildlife, securing weapons in a home with children, storing fishing gear and more. In the intro segment we name Roxana Mayer as assclown of the day for pretending to be a doctor while at a town hall meeting with Shelia Jackson Lee in support of Obamacare.  We also name Charles “Gus” Agusto, Jr. as hero of the day for taking out four armed gunmen with an old pump shotgun.  Oh by the way “Gus” is 72 years old.  Salute to … Continue reading →