Monthly Archives: July 2012

Episode-943- Tim Ammons of Oleo Acres Farm

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Tim Ammons runs Oleo Acres farm a self sustaining farm that teaches individuals the old fashioned way of being “Green”.  He joins us today to discuss self sustainable living and farming as a way to support family and community. On his 20 acre farm in Tennessee Tim still practices many techniques and skills that have largely been lost.  Such as the growing of 7 very old heirloom varieties of sorghum which are then converted into sorghum syrup using old methods.  At one time sorghum syrup was the most common sweetener in the US, Tim is still growing it and making … Continue reading →

Special Meet and Greet Opportunity for TSP Audience Members

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On Saturday the 28th I will be presenting the 12 Planks of Modern Survivalism at the Self Reliance Expo in Arlington, TX. Many of you have seen this presentation on video or heard versions of it on the air. I assure you seeing it live takes it to an entirely new level and it is always updated to specifically serve modern events and the venue it is presented at. Something really cool though is any TSP Audience Member can get in early on Saturday and meet me, Jacky Clay, Dr. Bones, Nurse Amy, Marjory Wildcraft and some other very cool … Continue reading →

Episode-942- Listener Feedback for 7-16-12

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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 libertarians eying Honduras,  austerity in Spain, downward class migration, cities in bankruptcy, another petro dollar work around, long term paleo foods, chaos, printing a bull market,  for survival, bank lending, a better silver ETF, a 40 year old warning and more. … Continue reading →

Episode-941- Listener Calls for 7-13-12

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Today I take your calls on BOBs, travel prepping,  community, chickens, retirement, toxic compost, fuel storage,  real estate, gun control 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 … Continue reading →

Episode-940- Steven Harris on Dealing with a Large Scale Blackout – Part 2

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Steven Harris returns to TSP for his 9th visit. Today he joins to further discuss how to deal with a large scale black out like the North Eastern United States is currently dealing with.  Today we continue on yesterday’s topic and focus on recharging batteries, keeping cell phones and computers running, keeping the TV set operating and more. Steven Harris is a consultant and expert in the field of energy. He is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Publications, the largest energy only publishing company in the USA. Mr. Harris came to his current position to do full time work … Continue reading →

Meet Jack, Doctor Bones, SoutherPrepper1, Jackie Clay, Marjorie Wildcraft and Other TSP Members in Arlington, TX

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I have been asked to speak as a key note speaker once again by Ron and Scott of the Self Reliance Expo in Arlington, Texas on July 27-28. On Friday the 27th I will be part of an expert panel and my area of discussion will be growing food self sufficiently with permaculture techniques. The other panel members will be, Southern Prepper One and Doc Bones.  This panel will run from 12:30 – 2:30 PM. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR TSP AUDIENCE MEMBERS! On Saturday the 28th I will be presenting the 12 Planks of Modern Survivalism. Many of you have seen … Continue reading →

Episode-939- Steven Harris on Dealing with a Large Scale Blackout – Part 1

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Steven Harris returns to TSP for his 9th visit. Today he joins us to discuss how to deal with  a large scale black out like the North Eastern United States is currently dealing with. Steven Harris is a consultant and expert in the field of energy. He is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Publications, the largest energy only publishing company in the USA. Mr. Harris came to his current position to do full time work on the development and implementation of hydrogen, biomass and solar related energy systems after spending 10 years in the Aero-Thermal Dynamics department of the … Continue reading →

Episode-938- Understanding the Problems vs the Symptoms

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Yesterday I included a response to a claim by a listener that Walmart was “destroying America”.  In doing so I didn’t claim Walmart was a fine company or that they should be supported. I simply pointed out that all the big businesses that compete with them did the same types of things.  That a boycott of Walmart would accomplish little and we could actually use large companies like Walmart more effectively to get rid of specific products like “pink slime”. Well, you guys say I have it wrong, really?  What do I have wrong?  My view is this is a … Continue reading →

Episode-937- Listener Feedback for 7-9-12

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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 yogurt cheese, the North East storms, big business and boycotts that do and don’t matter, Scranton’s economic woes and what they indicate about our economic future and more. Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them … Continue reading →

Episode-936- Holly Baird from Wisconsin Vegetable Gardeners

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Holly Baird and here husband Joey put out a weekly vegetable gardening/DIY show.  They focus on the average gardener, simple home living, and using what you already have. They strive to be self sustainable, and focus and reusing common items to keep things out of the landfill and save money.  They grow an organic vegetable garden in a suburban area near Milwaukee, WI. Holly joins us today to discuss why they do a show that encourages people to grow their own food and become more self sufficient. We also discuss why they are growing their own food and why it … Continue reading →