Monthly Archives: August 2010

Episode-501- The Real State of the Economy

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I haven’t really discussed the economy in quite a while much less the current state.  I know these shows are not everyone’s cup of tea but if you are concerned with your future you really do need to be informed about the current risks. Join me today as we discuss… Forget left and right – conservative and liberal, this is about math! Social Security not takes in less money than it pays out – insolvency has begun Is Alan Sloan right, is a social security bail out next The economic geniuses say screw the deficit grow the economy – WTF! … Continue reading →

Episode-500- Listener Feedback 8-30-10

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Well today is episode 500, wow!  It has been an honor to serve this audience for 500 shows, time to rock forward and keep it going.  Thank you to everyone out there that has done me the honor of listening to my show and sharing it with others.  There are two words that sum up the success of this show, “the audience”! Today I have another round of your comments and questions on the solar storm predicted for 2012, food storage equipment, building a log cabin, the supposed lead ammo ban and more. Join me today as we discuss… Is … Continue reading →

Special TSP Deal from SurvivalGearBags.com

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SurvivalGearBags – (http://survivalgearbags.com) – Run by long time listener and support Kelly Grendrou is a great supporter of the Members Brigade and MSB Members get discounts all the time from SurvivalGearBags.com as a special benefit.  Kelly contacted me a month ago though to ask if they could do a specail offer for all TSP Members for a limited time of course.  I agreed and he put together a great discount on a really awesome Bug Out Bag starter kit. These carefully chosen, quality items will lay the foundation for your Get Home Bag or Bug Out Bag.  This kit is … Continue reading →

The Truth vs. Myths About the “Lead Shot Ban”

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On a rare occasion I receive so much email (sometimes hysterical email) about a subject that my response needs to be in print vs. on the show.   During this week while on vacation I must have gotten no less than 100 emails about the supposed “plan to ban lead ammunition and lead fishing weights”.  Most of these emails say things like, “The EPA is going to rule on this issue on Oct. 31, 2010 and if they decide to go through with the ban lead ammuniton and fishing weights will immediately be illegal and banned from all sporting use.  This … Continue reading →

Episode-499- Call In Friday 8-27-10

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Well I am back from vacation and well be here 5 days a week again for the next few months.  Today is call in Friday and we have great calls today about IRA distributions, raising chickens, organic pest control, long term food storage and two heroes of the week.  One is one of our own community and the other a Sheriff that just happens to be serious about the constitution. Tune in today to hear your calls on… Shannon Appleby and his family are heroes of the week Storing dehydrated veggies in paint cans and using o2 absorbers More information … Continue reading →

The Survival Podcast Will Return Tomorrow

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Well we are back but due to a delay in the flight got in pretty late.  I have about 2200 emails to deal with (really and that was with some culling of junk while away) and the boy and I are about to embark on mission, “retriever”  (the code for our drive to retrieve Max, Blackie and Alice from the “pet resort” they were staying at).   So I am going to take today to get caught up with all the administrative stuff I have backlogged and will return with a new episode of Call Friday tomorrow. Anyway I am glad … Continue reading →

Episode-498- Five Questions to ask Yourself Before Buying an RV

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Today we have a guest host to discuss with us five questions to ask before buying an RV and using it as a survival resource.  Our guest began working on the trailer production line for the Skyline Corporation in Mansfield, Texas in 1972, he began the journey that would take him to where he is today. He is the recipient of the National Scholastic Achievement Award from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), a Master Certified RV Technician, a Licensed Insurance Claims Adjuster and is a College Instructor at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas where for 6 years … Continue reading →

Episode-497- Call in Friday 8-20-10

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While I am off to Florida (hope the oil ain’t bad for me) to lay my butt on a beach for a few days on a real vacation this time I didn’t want you to be with out a Friday show.  So kick back tune in and listen to some great questions from the audience today.  The last question of the day was difficult to answer and not really a “survival question” in the way we think of but I think many people out there needed to hear it.  I hope it leave you with something special to think of … Continue reading →

Vacation Until Aug 25th

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I am going on a REAL vacation this time.  Meaning no work, no attachment to work, no response to customer support email, no connection to work, nothing, nadda!  Yep me the wife and the kiddo (kiddo?  the “boy is going to be 21 on the 22nd) are off to Sanibel Florida for a few days of laying on our butts, fishing, chasing dolphins and basically being totally useless.  Hence, there will be no tech support or responses to email until the 26th of August. There will be a show tomorrow, there will be a show Monday, both shows are done … Continue reading →

Episode-496- So What is this Permaculture Stuff All About Anyway

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If you listen to The Survival Podcast frequently you might often here me mention permaculture from time to time as an aside, such as “that’s a permaculture principle”.  However I  realized it has been about 3-4 months since I did a show truly dedicated to permaculture and many new listeners many not really be clear on what I am talking about.  So today we will take another look at permaculutre along with the principles that drive it.  For those who have heard episodes on permaculture before there is definitely some new material and observations in this episode as it was … Continue reading →