Monthly Archives: March 2011

Episode-630- Mike Gasior on the Current Economy and Everyday Prepping

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Mike Gasior is one of the most switched on financial people I know.  Having worked on the inside of major bond trading concerns and now specializing in complex political accounting issues he has a unique view into our economy.  Mike is a consummate expert, he has authored ten textbooks on investments and the investment markets, and over 700,000 people worldwide read his monthly newsletter. His breakthrough radio program “Big Money with Mike Gasior”, which aired worldwide on the VoiceAmerica Radio Network, was one the first shows ever to focus on the needs, concerns and issues faced by the world’s largest … Continue reading →

Episode-629- Paul Wheaton on the Elimination of Irrigation

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Yes you read the title correctly, elimination, not alternative, not creative, elimination.    Can irrigation truly be eliminated?  In my view absolutely, at least in many instances and one of our all time most popular guests Paul Wheaton returns to TSP to discuss exactly how to do it. Join us today as we discuss swales, key line systems, terraces, hugelkultur, and over a dozen other ways plants get water in natural systems. Irrigation is one of the most costly components of modern agriculture, it is also depleting one of most precious life giving resources, water.  Yet think about it, there are … Continue reading →

Episode-628- Listener Feedback 3-21-11

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Today is the first day of spring and we all have a lot to look forward to so it is a great day for a listener feedback show.  To submit content for a show like this send an email to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject like, “question for jack”, “article for jack” or “video for jack” in the subject line. Today we talk about the prosecution of the founder of the Liberty Dollar, learn a lot about radiation levels, see free range egg producers attacked by government morons and more. Join me today as we discuss… How the founder … Continue reading →

Episode-627- Listener Calls 3-18-11

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Well it is time for call in Friday again, 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 renting vs buying, starting a garden from scratch, quiet generators, dealing with grubs, starting seeds, law enforcement working with the prepper community  , gardening for busy people and more. Join Me Today As We Discuss… Listener feedback on Faraday cages and EMP protection Grafting trees in conventional and unconventional ways Renting vs. buying math vs. … Continue reading →

Join Me Live tonight on The Rifleman Radio Show (7PM Central Time) and We Now Have a Hot Springs Office

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Tonight at 7PM Central Michael Adam (AKA Scout) will interview me about preparedness on The Rifleman Radio Show .  We will be discussing general prepping and the “feeling” many are now having that it is time to get serious about prepping. It should be a great show and you can even call in live and I will be in their chat room as well during the show.  For those that miss the show the archive will be available after the show is over. Also BREAKING NEWS – We now have a Hot Springs Arkansas HQ. (Actually High Atop the Ridge … Continue reading →

Episode-626- Prepping from Starting Out to Advanced Tactics

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With the disaster in Japan I am getting a lot of emails from brand new people and long time listeners, the basic question is “what should we do”?  Well this may be hard for you to believe given the non stop media coverage of the burning reactor but the answer is, unless you are in Japan you should probably not do anything.  That said getting out of Japan unless you are part of the relief efforts probably isn’t a bad idea. You certainly shouldn’t go spend 100 dollars for a bottle of potassium iodine on eBay because you will be … Continue reading →

Episode-625- Keeping Your Wits When Others are Losing Their’s

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Today we will talk at least a little bit about the current disasters in Japan but only as a frame of reference.  For instance right now people are rushing to buy Geiger counters and potassium iodide supplements and many are paying a premium to get them NOW before they can’t get one at all. Such actions are the actions of scared and more importantly clueless people, not an empowered population who understands the current threat to our nation, or lack thereof. The reality is most people in the modern world have lost touch with an ancient survival component that is … Continue reading →

Episode-624- Listener Feedback 3-15-11

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Time to get into another round of listener feedback.  Today we discuss we are running out of water for farming, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, blind patriotism, heard mentality , the Saudis say they are about to hit peak oil, growing amaranth, storing loaded magazines, police scanner apps and more. To submit content for this type of show send an email with “question for jack”, “article for jack” or “video for jack” in the subject line to jack at thesurvivalpocast.com  this new format will help me better screen and utilize your feedback. Join me today as we discuss… Cool give … Continue reading →

Episode-623- An Interview with Jason Akers “The Self Sufficient Gardener”

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Today I wrap up the 4 part interview series that began on Wednesday the 9th by interviewing Jason Akers of TheSelfSufficientGardener.com Jason is well known for his articles in magazines such as Backwoods Home and Self Reliance Illustrated along with his podcast called of course “The Self Sufficient Gardener Podcast” Jason joins us on TSP today to discuss a variety of subjects including plant histories of brassicas and tomatoes, why he does not practice raised bed gardening, why he teaches gardening based on efficiency, responsibility and sustainability and more. Jason is a long time TSP listener and a supporter of … Continue reading →

Episode-622- Tawnya Sawyer on Aquaponics

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Today we are joined by Tawnya Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponics.  Tawnya is a Colorado native who grew up in the mountains raising plants and animals for food. Tawnya is passionate about changing both the quality of the food available and the demands placed on natural resources for food production. Colorado Aquaponics grows local food, designs and builds aquaponics systems, provides project management services and delivers educational programs.  They provide services to individuals, families and communities who want to take charge of their own sustainable food production. Join Tawnya and I Today as we discuss… How aquaponics differs from aquaculture and … Continue reading →