Monthly Archives: September 2009

Episode-287- Advantages of Homesteading Small Land Tracts

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This is the first time I have ever fully covered the topic of homesteading small land tracts (1-2 acres) and many of their inherent advantages.  I think today will be a great show and get you thinking and may be rethinking that “place in the country”. I also wanted to let you know about a new product from Ready Made Resources called the LIFESAVER® Bottle 4000 which is the only filter that can filter all bacteria and virus from water.  While you are at Ready Made’s site make sure to sign up for their drawing to win a free Columbia … Continue reading →

Episode-286- The Homestead Dog

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Yesterdays final question about choosing a good dog for a suburban homestead inspired me to dedicate a full show to choosing a great family dog and providing a good environment and training for your furry friend along with some basics on prepping to be sure you can care for your animals if the shit hits the fan. We also have an “assclown of the day today“.  Today’s assclown is the British government and this article speaks for itself. Tune in today as I discuss… A dog is first and foremost a companion – the “working dog” BS doesn’t mean a … Continue reading →

Episode-285- Listener Questions 9-28-09

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-284- 20 Simple Steps to More Independence

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I am broadcasting from home today (very early by the way) because I have to go out on a location to do some film work and won’t have the option to upload the show from my office.  I didn’t want to leave you with out a Friday show so I knocked one out at the house before I left. Today’s show is all about ways you can start to become more independent.  My challenge to you is to pick one or a few of them to do right away. Tune in today as I discuss… Buying an ounce of silver … Continue reading →

Episode-283- Emergency Vehicle Preperations

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oday we take a look at emergency vehicle preparations.  As I discuss these please note that item one is your bug out bag, (BOB) hence something in your BOB such as a first aid kit or pair of gloves, etc won’t be mentioned today.  We will be doing another show on BOBs soon.  Today we are focused on turing your daily drive in to a proper bug out vehicle (BOV) and making sure you can deal with day to day inconviences as well. I do welcome your input and comments though so if you have additional items you want to … Continue reading →

Episode-282- Back from The Judge and Listener Questions

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Today I am back in the drivers seat (literally) and broadcasting from the mobile studio again.  I will be doing a round of listener questions but let me ask you to do me a favor today.  If you have not seen my interview yet please go this page and do so now.  In addition if you could please leave a comment thanking them for having me on that would mean a lot. So today I will tell you about my trip to the North East and what it was like to be at the News Corp building and meet The … Continue reading →

The Survival Podcast featured on Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano

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I will be flying back to Dallas-Fort Worth today so there won’t be an episode but thanks to you guys I finally got on Freedom Watch with The Judge and the interview went great. In place of today’s episode I am simply posting a link to the interview.  Hope you enjoy it and I will be back with another episode tomorrow. Jack On Freedom Watch with The Judge (segment three)

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Episode-281- An Interview With Listener Barb Harrington

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Today I will be meeting with Judge Andrew Napolitano host of Freedom Watch on Fox.  I am not sure yet if we will have a show on Tuesday but I will attempt to make it happen while in NYC. Today join me with Barb as we discuss… Building a homestead in the suburbs Making friends on the forum and realizing you are not alone The value of a garden and how much a small garden can produce The importance of the debt free lifestyle Finding the place that is right for you Keeping chickens and the challenges of roosters named … Continue reading →

Episode-280- Understanding the Mind of a Modern Survivalist

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Today’s topic was impromptu because I actually left my show notes at the house.  I was going to do a show on Bug Out Vehicles but that show will now air some time next week.  That’s OK becuase today’s show came out very good and will help you understand why you think the way you do and to a degree why much of society things they way they do. Tune in today to hear… Everyone has a survival mind but most only use it as a last recourse Where the survival mentality comes from and why you must make it … Continue reading →

Episode-279- The Foundational Principle of Modern Survivalism

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Today we discuss principle one of modern survival philosophy, “Everything you do to prepare for disaster should improve your position in life even if nothing ever goes wrong.” Today I give you the background on where that principle came from, how I was inspired by many already living by it but just not putting it that way yet.  I tell you the story of my slumber during my years of success and what led me to forget what I knew to be true.  How over time many events led me to reconnect with what I was taught about frugality, common … Continue reading →