Monthly Archives: January 2010

Episode-357- Call in Friday 1-15-10

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Today we do our second edition of call in Friday where I take listener calls and comments on the air.  To call in an leave your own question for me just dial 866-65-THINK and leave a message and you might hear yourself on the air. Join me today as we discuss Where to find chickens for your homestead How many eggs does an average hen lay What protection do chickens need in winter What about filtering water during a city water contamination What is a good book for your BOB If you are buying your first two guns, should both … Continue reading →

Episode-356- Getting Started From Zero the How and Why

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So you are brand new to prepping or self sufficiency planning, where do you start?  Why should you in the first place?  Can you actually get reasonably prepared on your budget?  Today we answer those questions and more. Tune in Today to Hear Start out with what you have The burden of debt and why it must be eliminated Where do you find survival supplies, Walmart, The Grocery, etc.  at least before you need them Starting out with 3 days of self sufficiency and turning it into 10 days effortlessly Pile it on a table, know what you have and … Continue reading →

Episode-355- Monsanto and Global Threats to the Food Supply

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I have been inundated by mostly outraged listeners about the fact that Monsanto was just named “company of the year” by Forbes Magazine.  A few of our listeners who are not really aware of Monsanto are also asking if Forbes says they are so great why do you say they are “pure evil”.  I will be answering that today but the show is not going to be dedicated to just bashing Monsanto today.  Join me today as we talk about GMOs and many other threats to our long term global food supply. Join me today as we answer questions such … Continue reading →

Episode-354- Four Rules of Storing Food

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Today we are going to discuss storing food for both acute and long term survival needs.  I find with people new to preparedness it is one of the things they are interested in but often fail to take action on.  There is one fundamental though, food is necessary for life, without it you are in real trouble. Join me today as we discuss… The lack of vision many “disaster documentaries” have about food shortages What the real threat of pandemic teaches us about the need to store food Why you should start with the rule, store what you eat Utilizing … Continue reading →

Episode-353- Listener Feedback 1-11-01

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Today I am back from the BOL with a listener feedback show.  Today we discuss wasp spray for self defense, rifle calibers for deer hunting, the global population, testing your preps and more. Join me today as we discuss… Is wasp spray “recommended” as a self defense tool Lessons from an earthquake 7 Degrees at the BOL and no electricity (our recent “vacation”) How to “test your preps” before nature does it for you Is an AR15 with the 223 a good deer rifle (no and no) Why did I choose to have one child, does that really effect anyone … Continue reading →

Episode-352 Call in Friday 1-08-10

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Today will be the first official “Call In Friday” where I answer you questions and comments called in to 866-65-THINK.  You can call this number anytime and leave a BRIEF (2 minutes or less) question and you might hear yourself on the air. Join Me Today as I Discuss… How do you find a good job in the country If you move to a rural area are kids more likely to get in more trouble than in the city What makes a quality pressure canner How do you recondition batteries How do you create an herbal extract Why do you … Continue reading →

Episode-351- An Interview with Bill Wilson about Permaculture

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Join me today as I interview Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture to discuss the concept of Permaculture and the commonalities between the Permaculture and Survivalist communities.  Bill is an amazing guy that followed his dream, walked away from a career and created something special. Join us Today as we Discuss… How Midwest Permaculture came to be What exactly is Permaculture The importance of planning in Permaculture vs. agriculture The training available from Midwest Permaculture What are some of the long term threats we face How can Permaculture address and prevent potential threats to our survival What is a rain garden … Continue reading →

Off to Arkansas – There Will be Shows but no Tech Support Until Monday

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In about an hour and a half the wife and I will be loading up the tuck for a few days up at the bug out location.  We are going to shoot some photography for the new ebook, Mastering the 22 Rifle and not a whole lot more then that other then just relaxing and recharging.  We are bugging out earlier than planned to beat tonight’s snow and ice expected up in the area. There WILL BE SHOWS tomorrow and Friday.  They have been pre recorded and all set to go and automated technology will take care of the rest. … Continue reading →

Episode-350- Mastering the Rifle

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Today I talk about my view of traditional American rifle craft and what I feel has been lost in modern times.  The days when a young man could just take off with a box of shells may be mostly gone but the heart of those times is still here.  Mastering the rifle is the way to hold on to those traditions and preserve knowledge for future generations. Join Me Today as We Discuss… What is the difference between marksmanship and rifle craft Why new shooters should never start with a scope The purpose of and limitations of paper targets Common … Continue reading →

Episode-349- Listener Feedback and Events for 1-5-09

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Today we do another feedback show with a bit of a change up, I also include a blog post from a fellow preppers blog, a news article, a story from the great north and an amazing email about TSP’s impact in Iraq. In fact the letter from Iraq is so amazing I was only able to read part of it on the air so I posted it so you could read it in full (with a few edits) on our forum. Tune in today to hear… Soup is for the prepper – cool item from Safecastle The TSP Iraqi audience … Continue reading →