Monthly Archives: January 2011

Episode-597- Listener Feedback 1-31-11

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Today we take your emails there were sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com about all sorts of subjects.  Today will be an educational episode with some shocking facts about the nations future with a bit of other topics tossed in to keep things from being too heavy.  Today we end with a really new way to see the Pledge of Allegiance from and old patriotic American, Red Skelton. Join me today as we discuss… Using treated wood for raised bed, dangerous or hype The new republican congress proposes a huge 1% cut in spending (really?) Coming soon swine flu vaccines in … Continue reading →

Episode-596- Call In Friday 1-28-11

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Well it is finally Friday and that means today’s show is dedicated to the listeners and all about you.  Today I answer your calls to 866-65-THINK about some great subjects along with some awesome tips from listeners. Today we cover topics like getting kids on board with prepping, bio diesel, solar dehydrators, bankruptcy, surplus rifles for hunting and gold as money. Join me today as we discuss… Thoughts on home brewing bio diesel Building solar dehydrators Are electronic health records a privacy threat LEO and Health Care as Survival Minded Employment How to download the entire Wikipedia to your hard … Continue reading →

Episode-595- Baldy and the Blonde Invade TSP

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Two of my favorite libertarian minded people join us on TSP today.  Join me as I interview Tom Kowitz and Michelle Gaudin better known as Baldy and the Blonde. Tom and Michelle do a show every Wednesday on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans Louisiana. Their show called of course “The Baldy and the Blonde Show” focuses on individual liberty and the encroachment on the same by the State. To learn more about Tom and Michelle’s show and work please visit BaldyAndTheBlonde.com Join me today as we discuss… Why two normal people went out and became radio personalities How they … Continue reading →

Episode-594- Herbal Actions Part 4

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Today we wrap up the four part series on Herbal Actions.   An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will wrap up our 4-part series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions alterative, anticatarrhal, anti-oxidant, astringent, demulcent, emollient, febrifuge, glactagogue, hypnotic and stomachic. Join Me As We Discuss the Follow Actions and Corresponding Herbs Alterative – Gradually restores health and vitality … Continue reading →

High Mowing Organic Seeds Renews their MSB Support

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One really great benefit of the Member’s Brigade is discounts from about 20 different vendors.  Recently the two seed providers in the MSB (High Mowing and Seeds of Change) had their discount codes expire with the year’s end.   While I am still waiting to hear if Seeds of Change wants to renew High Mowing has signed up for another full year of support. As before all MSB Members get free shipping on all orders with High Mowing Organic Seeds, this is an outstanding benefit especially on larger item orders. January through March are great times for checking out seed catalogs … Continue reading →

Episode-593- Listener Feedback 1-25-11

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Today we take your emails there were sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com about all sorts of subjects.  Today will be an educational episode with some shocking facts about the nations future with a bit of other topics tossed in to keep things from being too heavy. Join me today as we discuss… The sweetheart deal making billionaires richer via short sales So where do most people think an egg comes from JP Morgan is getting rich with food stamps, YES REALLY! Why some states are considering printing their own money Thought on small frog ponds and keeping them clean an … Continue reading →

Episode-592- Listener Calls 1-24-11

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Since I was away Friday I decided to do the listener call show today instead.  Today we have great questions on bug out locations, spring gardening, keeping balance and staying positive with your prepping, composting toilets and more. Join me today as we discuss… Getting ready for spring planting with seeds and plants Choosing between composting toilets and septic systems The Ground Nut (Apios americana) more protein than an egg! TSP has an Android Application (iPhone Developer Invitation) Does everyone need a BOL, what will we do when we move to our’s permanently Long term labeling of trees and shrubs … Continue reading →

Episode-591- Planning and Building the Suburban Homestead

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When you hear the word homestead you typically think of open spaces, rural America and some acreage.  For many American’s though it just isn’t currently an option.  Many of us are bound to the city by employment, family obligations or other considerations. Still I believe homesteading is for everyone and there are some real opportunities for suburban homesteaders who want to convert their homes from consumer to producer. Of course there are challenges for the suburbanite with considerations such as excessive shade, available space, ordinances and retaining marketability of the home for resale. The key to successful suburban homesteading is … Continue reading →

Episode-590- Herbal Actions- Part Three

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Today we will be doing the third of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us 75% through the series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions adaptogen, antacid, anti-microbial, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, lymphatic, rubefacient and styptic. Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs… Adaptogen – Increase … Continue reading →

Off to the Arkansas Homestead and Some Updates

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Just over two years ago my wife took the picture on the left corner of this post.  I included it and a few more on a forum thread you can view here.   The caption I wrote for that picture was “A man takes one last look at his homestead and thinks to himself, someday I am coming back and I won’t be leaving”.   Well after this trip I will still have to leave but only for a short while. As listeners know Dorothy has had her freedom day on the 12th of January (quit her job) and we are in … Continue reading →