Monthly Archives: January 2010

Episode-367 An Interview with Tammy Gangloff of Dehydrate2Store

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Today Tammy Gangloff of Dehydrate2Store joins us on The Survival Podcast to discuss dehydrating foods for long term storage needs.  Join us today to learn how to easily and inexpensively build out your pantry by combining dehydrating with selective commercial long term storables. Join Us Today As We Discuss… The advantages of dehydration over canning and freezing Why Tammy got into prepping and puts so much effort into spreading the word Common mistakes new people make with dehydration and how to avoid them The best vegetables and fruits to dehydrate for long term storage The shelf life you can get … Continue reading →

Episode-366- The Missed Lessons of Major Disasters

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It seems there is always a disaster somewhere in the world.  Right now eyes are on Haiti, over the last two decades we have had many.  The LA Riots, The California Quake, Hurricanes Andrew, Ike, Rita and of course Katrina.  Lesser publicized weather events like the Ft. Worth and Arlington Tornado (which we lived through), the Mississippi floods of the 90s, Tropical Storm Fay in Jacksonville and more. Each time we hear how we have “learned” from the event and will do better next time, yet a lot of what we learn misses many of the real lessons.  This will … Continue reading →

Episode-365- An Interview with Cam Mather

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Today on the Survival Podcast I interview Cam Mather.  Cam is a great guy and a wealth of knowledge. Living on 150 acres of forests and ponds, north of Napanee and northwest of Kingston, Ontario Canada and being as independent as he can. He has channeled his real world knowledge into a book called, “Thriving During Challenging Times: The Energy, Food and Financial Independence Handbook” Join Cam and I today as we discuss… The reasons we need to focus on energy independence today What you can do to become more financially independent even on a less then median wage The … Continue reading →

Episode-364- Follow Up on the 22 vs. the Shotgun

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Today’s show is a follow up on Episode 360 so the show notes and links will be quite brief.  We are going to discuss your comments, objections and thoughts on the 22 vs. the Shotgun for survival needs. Join me today as we discuss… Why even debate a one gun solution What about the 22 Hornet What about the 44 Magnum What about the 22 Magnum What limitations do certain actions have What can we do to reduce noise beyond even the 22 low report What about break down weapons like the AR7 And more! Resources for today’s show… Members … Continue reading →

Episode-363- Listener Feedback 1-25-10

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We have another round of your comments and questions today on subjects such as permaculture, a government grab of 401K money, sharing the prepper mindset with friends and more. Tune in today as we discuss… Prepping a garden with out digging and not using Round Up Prepping for truckers and others who travel with work Ideas for Zone One planting for a permacultured yard How to share prepping with out the typecast hurting you Truck or car if you can only have one vehicle? The legalities and mechanics of squirrel trapping Spreading prepping by gardening A Texas mom plans all … Continue reading →

Episode-362- Call In Friday 1-22-10

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This is the third official call in Friday.  I have your calls and comments today about subjects like gardening, 22 rifles, high energy biscuits, the Haitian earthquake and more. Tune in today as we answer listener calls and questions such as… How do you get rid of squirrels in your attic What is and where do you get a high energy biscuit What trees are productive and OK to plant near a house How do you deal with clay soil with out building typical raised beds How to you get and store prescription meds for long term SHTF needs Will … Continue reading →

Episode-361- 7 Events to Keep an Eye On

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We are going to shift gears a bit today and discuss 7 economic and political events.  These events are being discussed in varying degrees by the main stream at this time.  What I want to do today is discuss how they effect us from a self sufficiency, prepper and liberty oriented community both short and long term. The California Water Shortage (forum link with photos) GM Flax in Canada (story link 1 – story link 2 – what is triffid) Jim Rodgers warns of a Property bubble in China (story link) Scott Brown’s wins in  the people’s seat in Massachusetts … Continue reading →

Episode-360- The 22 Rifle vs. The Shotgun for Survival Needs

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Today we examine one of the main questions discussed in forums and news groups, which is a better survival tool, the 22 or the shotgun.  Both have advantages and disadvantages join me today as we discuss some of them. Join me today as we discuss… Why I hate the term “survival situation” What are you most likely to need a firearm for, food or defense How much weight and bulk are represented by 75 shot gun shells Which has greater “flexibility” the 22 or the shotgun, is that question relative to the situation Why the right tool for the right … Continue reading →

Episode-359- Can You Feed Yourself

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I don’t mean can you cook, do you have preps stored or are you sitting on a pile of beans and rice.  I mean do you have the knowledge, skills and tools to produce food.  Just two generations ago America was a nation of farmers.  Much of that knowledge has been lost.  Today’s show is designed to do a few things. Tune in today to hear… Why you should have a green house How much a green house can do beyond starting some plants and growing lettuce Chickens and fish in your greenhouse Rotating some items in and out of … Continue reading →

Episode-358- Listener Feedback 1-18-10

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Join me today for another round of listener questions on a Monday.  We discuss the importance of a positive atude when prepping, controlling fire ants, the Haitian earthquake, the recent California earthquake and more. Tune in today as we discuss… How do you stay positive when prepping for disaster How do you convey the positive aspects of prepping to a no on board spouse Were we really told by the media to prepare for an ice age in the past A TSP listener heads to Haiti to help with the relief effort Where and how do you store extra propane … Continue reading →