Monthly Archives: May 2012

Episode-912- Two Possible Futures Over the Next 4-12 Years

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No this really isn’t about the election or who our next president will be, I think that won’t really matter much anyway.  This is about our role in our own futures, from my view point most of the dice have been already rolled and there are going to be severe economic consequences and we are going to face them. Join Me Today as I Discuss…. How bad the debt really is and how bad it is going to be A bit of debt history and what it can teach us What the economic end game might look like Why people … Continue reading →

Help Spread the Word and Share If I Wanted to Save America

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Several listeners put together videos on my response to the video that came out about a month ago called “If I Wanted America to Fail“.  The week that video came out about 200 odd people sent it to me.  I walked around all week just thinking about the truths in it but really hated that it offered no solutions. When something is important to the audience and it is sent to me by many people I feel compelled to cover it, yet I also feel even more compelled to focus on solutions.  When Friday of that week came I just … Continue reading →

Episode-911- Ben Branam on IDPA Shooting

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Ben Branam served 10 years in the Marine Corps Reserve along with 2 years on active duty, during his active duty service he was as part of an anti-terrorism unit in California after which he served during  the invasion of Iraq. He also has been through 2 separate police academies and has a law enforcement degree yet today is not serving in law enforcement because in his words he discovered, “I determined it was not for me”.  He also worked for an Armored Car company for 7 years In 2008 he returned to Iraq this time as a Private Security … Continue reading →

Episode-910- Mike Canaday on Grazing Goats, Electric Fencing and Working Dogs

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Mike Canaday has 30 years experience in ranching and training Border Collies and Guardian Dogs to work with and protect livestock. Goat grazing is a cost effective, ecologically sound way to clear land and promote growth of native grasses and beneficial plants, particularly for large acreages and difficult terrain. It has been proven to efficiently handle areas that are inaccessible or difficult to manage with mowers, areas where burns are inadvisable, and sensitive areas where the application of herbicides is not appropriate. The crazy thing is even if you don’t own a lot of land you could still own a … Continue reading →

Please Remember the Real Meaning of Memorial Day

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There will be no episode of TSP today in recognition of Memorial Day.  I do want to take a moment to remind everyone today of what Memorial Day is all about.  Many well meaning people even get it wrong in a way.  My inbox is full of “thanks for your service” emails today.  I appreciate it, there is nothing wrong with thanking a vet today, yet it is not really the day to thank vets many seem to believe it to be. It seems to me that many think Memorial Day is like Veterans Day Part Two, it isn’t.  Again … Continue reading →

Episode-909- Listener Calls for 5-25-12

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Today I take your calls on permaculture design, aquaponics, composting, judicial elections, dehydrated food, political incompetence vs. malice, beer and more. Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK. The best way to improve your chances of being on the air is ask your question or make your point up front, then provide details. Also please do your best to call from a quite area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard. I can’t put all calls on the air but I do my best … Continue reading →

Episode-908- Jacob Farley on ATVs and UTVs for Homesteading and Prepping

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Jacob Farley is 21 years old and has grown up working on his families cattle ranch in Michigan.  He also worked for his fathers automotive repair shop for over five years and has developed a love for all things outdoors like fishing, hunting and especially off road driving. He joins us today to discuss considerations in choosing an ATV (all terrain vehicles) or UTV (utility terrain vehicles) for homesteading and prepping, accessories, optional equipment and other options for OHV (off highway vehicles). UTVs and ATVs have become increadibly popular, they are a lot of fun and can be a workhorse … Continue reading →

Episode-907- Geoff Lawton on the Future of Permaculture

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Since 1985, Geoff Lawton has undertaken 1,000’s of jobs consulting, designing, teaching and implementing in seventeen different countries around the world. Clients have included private individuals, groups, communities, governments, aid organizations, non government organizations and multinational companies. In October 1997 Bill Mollison, upon his retirement, asked Geoff to establish and direct a new Permaculture Research Institute on the 147 acre Tagari Farm previously developed by Bill. Geoff Lawton developed the site over three years and established The Permaculture Research Institute as a registered charity and global Networking centre for Permaculture projects. Geoff Lawton is the managing director of The Permaculture … Continue reading →

Episode-906- Caleb Causey of Lone Star Medics

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Caleb Causey is the owner and Director of Training for Lone Star Medics.  Caleb started his career riding out with Medstar ambulance services in Fort Worth Texas; as part of the Boy Scouts of America’s Explorer program at the age of 16. After high school he joined the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic. Caleb has been deployed to various locations in the Balkans; where he has worked as a line medic with the 82nd Airborne and in the ER of the 212 MASH. He especially enjoyed his duty as an OPFOR Medic while stationed in Louisiana. After serving his … Continue reading →

Episode-905- Listener Feedback for 5-21-12

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It’s Monday and time for another round of you your feedback, questions and commentary sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for jack” or “article for jack” in the subject line to assure proper identification for my screening process. Today we discuss controlling fear and anger, the safety of a Credit Union vs. a bank, the first public pension fund goes bankrupt, solar power, broke cities and more. Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on … Continue reading →