Monthly Archives: September 2010

New Benefit for the Members Brigade

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Well I got out from under a big backlog and was able to do some cleaning in the Members Brigade today and add a new benefit. First I am happy to announce that KnifeKits.com is now giving all MSB members 5% off of all purchases.  KinfeKits.com came on as a sponsor this summer and has now agreed to support the show for a full additional year and offer a discount to MSB members as well.  For more info visit KnifeKits.com Second the zip files of the archived episodes of TSP have been updated.  One link had a bug in it … Continue reading →

Big Announcement and a Request for a Favor

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Gary Vaynerchuck is going to be on TSP as my guest.  For those that do not know Gary he is an amazing guy who built his business initially on wine with a Podcast called Wine Library TV.  He has gone on to become one of the most sought after speakers on building businesses and connecting with your customers. If I had to sum up Gary in one word it would be passion!  I know some may wonder what Gary has to do with modern survivalism and self sufficiency.  In a word plenty as he is a master of creating personal … Continue reading →

Episode-515- An Interview with Chris Martenson – Author of The Crash Course

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Today on The Survival Podcast we are fortunate to have with us as a guest Chris Martenson who is the creator of “The Crash Course”. Crash Course is an incredible look at our global population and resources that we require as a population. The Crash Course is definitely not “feel good” viewing but I think every American should see it and after we visit with Chris today I am sure you are going to want to check it out, perhaps even watch it again if like many listeners you have already watched it before. Join Chris and I today as … Continue reading →

Episode-514- Listener Feedback for 9-21-10

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Due to a large backlog of email questions I decided to do a second listener feedback show today.  Today we have great questions about unforeseen consequences of GMOs, teaching kids to prep, fiat vs. commodity backed currency, operational security and more. Join me today as I answer your emails on subjects like… Herbicides are showing up in composted manure what does this say about GMO crops Thoughts on storage of long term food items after opening large containers If peat moss is good to store root crops in because it inhibits growth why do we use it in the garden … Continue reading →

New Youtube Video on Harvesting Amaranth Grain

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I have had a lot of questions about harvesting amaranth grain so I knocked out this video for you guys today.  This is really more about harvesting just a bit for seed for the next planting.  I will do a more “brutal” version for lack of a better term when the next seed heads are available.

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Episode-513- Listener Feedback 9-20-10

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Back from the BOL and ready to rock on a Monday with another batch of great questions from the audience.  Today we discuss a new super bug, investing in the Iraqi Dinar, wood gasification, a successful lawsuit against Monsanto and more. Join me today as we answer your emails about…. Thoughts on the Iraqi Dinar (dollar) Cuba moves toward capitalism while the U.S. heads to socialism?  Yep! Turning inherited land into a homestead on a budge with limited income A new super bug makes the leap from India to the US and Canada Advantages and disadvantages of the cross bow … Continue reading →

Episode-512- Call In Friday 9-17-10

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Today its time for another round of Call in Friday on The Survival Podcast.  We have great questions today on economic issues, freedom of speech, back up power, earthships, bio gas, aquaponics, fitness and more.  Also be aware that you can get 15 dollars off your first year in the Members Brigade until Sunday with discount “bol”, my way of making up for now show yesterday.  If you want to use the discount code and pay by check just write it on the form and we are happy to honor it. Join me today as we discuss… Is there a … Continue reading →

Limited Support and Email Response

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As announced I am off the the BOL just to fool around a bit and set up a deer feeder, knock down some weeds and take Max for some walks with his buddies, (my neighbors Sheppard pair) up the mountain.  I will be back on Saturday sometime and that means there will be limited support and email response until Monday.  I will respond to critical issues of course as time and connectivity allows. Friday’s show is going to be great, I already recorded it on Wednesday and it is all set and ready to publish so tune in tomorrow and … Continue reading →

Growing Wild Edibles and the Transitional to a Fall Garden

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This is a tour of our garden which is currently in a transitional stage, it also covers a few of the species I mentioned in yesterday’s show that we have harvested from the wild and now are cultivating in our garden such as purslane, lambs-quarter’s, amaranth and ground cherries. There is kind of a moment at the end were as I am speaking I really come into touch with the fact that we will be leaving this house behind this winter when we move.  While I am very excited to move out of the city it did hit me just … Continue reading →

Episode-511- Ten Wild Edibles to Consider Planting on or Around Your Property

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Today it is time for a bit of a change up, we haven’t discussed either foraging or gardening/permaculture in depth for quite a wile, so why not today.  Looking to make things interesting though I decided that today was a good day to come up with 10 edibles that you can find in the wild through out much of the country, in fact I bet you can find a few in any of the lower 48 easily enough if you get out and look for them. These ten plants have more than availability and edibility going for them though.  They … Continue reading →