Monthly Archives: February 2010

Episode-387- Eight Flowers With Medicinal Value

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Today is the third in a multi-part series on medicinal plants, trees and herbs.  Today we cover 8 plants traditionally growing through out the world simply as “flowers”.  While each is certainly a beautiful flower for the garden or even in a vase on a table all of these can also help our bodies heal. WARNING – You alone are responsible for any items you consume, you must be sure of species identification, if you have any doubt, don’t put it in your body.  Always start with small does and slowly gauge what happens as you increase it.  While the … Continue reading →

Episode-386- Fishing a Part of a Sustainable Food Supply

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Today we are going to look at fishing and how it can be part of the modern preppers lifestyle for day to day living rather than in a capacity such as wilderness survival or bush craft.  Our nation is blessed with millions of acres of accessible water for fishing. Join me today as I discuss a variety of methods of having and utilizing wild fish protein… Focusing on what is locally available Targeting species with good food value, ease of harvest and high bag limits Insuring that specific techniques are legal in your area What trapping teaches us about fishing … Continue reading →

Episode-385- Solving Problems With Permaculture

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In the Army I was a heavy wheeled diesel mechanic.  While I did not realize it as a young man the most valuable skill that job taught me was “trouble shooting”.  As a trouble shooter you look at a problem and dissect it logically down to component parts, evaluate and implement a solution. I believe this is why I have so embraced Permaculture, as at its core it is trouble shooting for the problems we face in feeding, housing and providing energy for ourselves.  So today I will take some common problems those attempting to grow their own food face … Continue reading →

Episode-384- Listener Feedback for 2-23-10

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Today we make up for skipping yesterday’s listener feedback show.  Today we have questions about gun rights, taxation, socialism, fascist economics, cutting down trees, survival gardening, permaculture, bug out bags for kids and more. Join me today as I answer the following questions… Is socialism necessary for “much needed progress” If you need a license to drive why not a license to own a gun Do we need taxes for some things, how much do we actually need What is the real role of government in the U.S. How does the US actually fund “socialized medicine” around the world Should … Continue reading →

Episode-383- 10 Uncommon Edible Plants for Every Backyard

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Today we discuss 10 edible plants that are not very common in most backyards or stores and the unique advantages they offer the modern survivalists concerned with producing their own food.  Each of these plants offers unique advantages to the backyard and small homestead grower.  Advantages such as good nutritional profiles, disease resistance, ease in seed saving, heat tolerance and more. Note that the seed sources below are comprised of many sources.  You can get many of these seeds from multiple providers.  I just wanted the opportunity today to expose you today to a variety of solid providers of organic … Continue reading →

Episode-382- All About Ballistics and Ammunition Components

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I get a very large number of questions about ballistics terminology, cartridge specific questions and a lot of questions from very new or even aspiring first time gun owners.  Well today I am going to help you with the “ballistics code” so to speak.  Often you can hear a conversation between two experienced rifleman and it sounds almost like a foreign language.  So today I will tell not just what many of these terms mean but why they matter and even why some don’t matter that much at all. Tune in Today as we Discuss… What is bullet vs. what … Continue reading →

Episode-381- Listener Feedback 2-18-10

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I needed an easy day after a late night last night up in Farmer’s Branch where I did a presentation on Modern Survivalism at the AG Trading Post.  So today I am doing an listener feedback show.  Well sometimes a plan to take it easy doesn’t work, I get a bit of boiling blood today but I think you will agree it was well deserved. Tune in today as we discuss… The surprising facts about life expectancy during the Great Depression The choice of carry your weapon but potentially loosing your job Should young people use IRAs, 401s, etc with … Continue reading →

Episode-380- Rifles, Shotguns and Handguns for Modern Survival

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Today we look at a variety of actions, calibers, gauges and platforms of both modern and traditional firearms.  Don’t be offended if your favorite model number doesn’t come up the show is only about an hour long.   Our focus today is more on how to think about firearms and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Tune in today to hear about… There is no perfect gun for _________, ever Thoughts on shotguns including The Single Shot The Pump Action The Double Guns The Semi Autos Thoughts on rifles including The BOSS rifle (break action single shot) Levers … Continue reading →

Episode-379- How Taxation Enslaves Society

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Today we discuss taxation from the view of the modern survivalist.  We examine the non partisan truth of taxation, the reality that the only constant in taxes for over 100 years is more taxation which have created more spending.  We now have an unsustainable government and that government has created sustainable poverty. The long term consequences of this system are easy to see, understand and if we are not careful feel overwhelmed by.  I am here today to tell you that you are not controlled by the system, it is you and your fellow American’s that power the system.  Unlike … Continue reading →

Episode-378- Listener Feedback 2-15-10

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Time to get back to our Monday tradition of answering listener questions.  Today we have questions on economic issue, dogs, gardening, guns and more.  Also make sure to check out our links and resources today as we have a tremendous number of very valuable resources today. Tune in today as we discuss… A few of my upcoming appearances How would cap and trade create a new fiat currency What are the advantages of the scout rifle concept What is Google Map Buddy (kick ass free software) How SaveOurSkills.com will help preserve traditional skills Why do rifleman often prefer a bolt … Continue reading →