Monthly Archives: October 2009

Episode-307- An interview with David Wendell

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David Wendell of Bushcraft on Fire joins us today, so while I am at my BOL today you guys still get a show.  I met Dave at Dirttime09 and we struck up a friendship so I asked him to appear on TSP. Join us today as we discuss… Why bushcraft skills are important and how they build confidence The close link between “urban prepping” and primitive skills Why Dave is so passionate about sharing his knowledge Thoughts on being a vegetarian and getting adequate protein How gardening, permaculture and attracting wildlife to your property don’t just provide you food but … Continue reading →

Episode-306- 18 Common And Not So Common Modern Survival Items

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Today we discuss 18 items that I think should eventually be in the home of ever modern survivalist.  Some are common items that we talk about often, others are items that are often over looked or not considered “prepper items”.  The key is this is NOT a complete list or even a punch list, just a group of items we should all be aware of and think about. If you have items that are not on the list (other then food or guns because no one leaves those out ever) please chime in with your suggestions in the comments area. … Continue reading →

Episode-305- You Can’t Lose as a Modern Survivalist

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The number one question I get from non preparedness minded individuals when I tell them about The Survival Podcast is simply, why? Why takes many forms such as… Why do you worry about so many things you can’t control? Why do I need to do anything different then I am doing now, I got this far OK, right? Why should I spend money on things I may never need or even use? Why should I sacrifice just to be “debt free” because “you’re no one unless you own money in the nation anyway”? Why should I store food? Why do … Continue reading →

Episode-304- Audience Questions 10-27-09

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After being preempted by the weather yesterday we are doing today’s show on listener questions.  Tune in today as we answer questions about surplus firearms, buying land, keeping and investing in silver, potential bank runs, alcohol as a gas and more. Today I also tell you about an article I read on Lew Rockwell about coming food shortages and why food producing land will be one of the most valuable commodities in the coming future. The article is aptly titled “Food Will Never Be So Cheap Again“. Resources for today’s show… Members Support Brigade Join Our Forum SOE Tactical Gear … Continue reading →

No Show Today but a Few Announcements

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Well the weather was just far to dangerous to podcast from the car today, as much as I hate to miss doing a show but if I end up in a flood ditch or under a truck it will really impair future shows, so I took caution’s course today.  We will be back tomorrow until then I have a few announcements. We have launched (prelaunched is more accurate) the TSP Gear Shop.  Right now we are taking pre-orders on shirts, patches and decals which will ship in November.   You can visit the store and pre order at www.store.survivalpodcast.net I have … Continue reading →

Episode-303- It is The Systems not The System

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You hear it all the time, I want to break free from “The System” or I have to work within “The System” but I am here to tell you “The System” is a myth because there are a multitude of Systems of dependence and each is highly interdependent upon each other.  You can in principle call these collectively the system but when you do you are missing so many critical elements, vulnerabilities and connections that to do so is pure folly. Join me today as we discuss the following systems and their interdependence… The financial system The debt system The … Continue reading →

Episode-302- Listener Calls 10-22-09

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I am at home today so I decided to do a show answering your call in questions.  We have questions on a ton of subjects today like buying a new dog, buying a BOL, conspiracy theories, politics, gold and more.  If you would like to be on TSP yourself just call 866-65-THINK and leave your question and we will try to get you on soon. Tune in Today as I answer… How do you protect fruit trees from insects How can you be sure a dog is a pure breed if you are buying one What is a good survival … Continue reading →

Episode-301- Self Sufficiency vs. Self Reliance

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So exactly what does it mean to be self reliant vs. being self sufficient?  How are the two different and how are they related and how does one interact with the other.  More importantly how do they effect you and you planning both for disaster preparations and independence. Tune in Today as We Ask… What is self reliance What is self sufficiency Why would you want to be self reliant Why would you want to be self sufficient What are degrees of self sufficiency What is healthy interdependence Why are concepts like self sufficiency part of our nation at its … Continue reading →

Episode-300- Listener Questions 10-20-09

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So we have reached another milestone with episode 300.  I thought it was fitting today to do a Listener Question Show and make show 300 about the audience, because the audience really is what the show is all about. Tune in Today as I Answer Questions Like… How do you protect your garden from the seasons first frost and extend your harvest What is up with the new Spirko family dog Is it possible that programs like CCW Permits, C&R Licenses, Class Three, etc are stealth ways to register gun owners for eventual gun grabs Where can you get a … Continue reading →

Episode-299- Becoming a Rifleman

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What does it mean to be a rifleman?  Ask different people and you will get different answers, askan officer in the Marine Corps and he will tell you, “every Marine” ask a woodsmen in Tennessee and he will say the ability to put venision in the freezer.  While there are many answers there are many commonalities and many common steps along the journey.  Join me today as we discuss a small portion of the history, science and practical aspects of becoming a monden rifleman. Listen in today as I discuss.,. What is a rifleman Starting out with a smooth bore … Continue reading →