Monthly Archives: June 2013

Episode-1153- David Crawford and Travis Fox on the “Lights Out Saga”

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We are joined on TSP today by Travis Fox and David Crawford.   Travis Fox is a  security consultant, disaster planning specialist, and firearms instructor, Fox is the owner of Reel Equity Funding (REF), the film production group responsible for securing the rights to produce Lights Out as a film. David Crawford is best known as the author of Lights Out a story that revolves around a full on grid down scenario which requires a local community of ordinary people to band together to survive.  He wrote the original story years ago and originally gave it away at no cost … Continue reading →

New Items at TSP Gear Shop

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The crew at the TSP Gear Shop has been busy creating some new items to go along with the release of the latest book for the 299 Days Series by Glen Tate. Book Six, The 17th Irregulars, was released earlier this month. Glen has been a member of the TSP Community since early on and has made numerous appearances on The Survival Podcast. Check out the rest of the new stickers, patches and t-shirts in the 299 Days Merchandise section. There are also plenty of great TSP items ready ship. Stop by the TSP Gear Shop today. Remember, MSB discount … Continue reading →

5 Week Old Toulouse Geese Graduate to Mini Paddocks out of the Tractor

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Today our 8 Toulouse Geese graduated from tractor to mini paddock. This enclosure is made with 2.5 foot high by 16 foot panels that Tractor Supply calls “hog feedlot panels”. They are like smaller cattle panels but the squares get more narrow closer to the bottom.  The neighbor gave them to me as he has no use for them right now.  I had no idea what they were called and neither did he. They also make a “cattle feedlot panel” which is 16 feet by 50 inches vs. these which are 16 feet by 34 inches.  Both seem to offer … Continue reading →

Episode-1152- Jere Gettle of Baker Creek on Heirloom Seeds

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Jere Gettle always had a passion for growing things.  With the help of his parents, he planted his first garden at age 3 and became enchanted by the possibilities of what could be created with seeds, sunshine, and soil.  He began saving, collecting, and trading  seeds.  By age 13, preserving historical varieties had become his mission in life. At the age of 17, he printed the first small Baker Creek Heirloom Seed catalog in 1998 His little homestead near Mansfield, Missouri, now includes an impressive seed store, 2 huge warehouses for storing and packing seeds, multiple trial gardens, and an … Continue reading →

Internship Opportunity at the TSP Homestead

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We will be taking on an Intern at the TSP Homestead for both Permaculture and Business mentorship beginning on or about August 1st of 2013, the internship will be a 4-6 month commitment.  There has been a ton of interest in this position but I do want to be sure we set reasonable expectations for our intern.  Our hope is to provide an incredible growth experience, lots of project based learning and empower individuals to run their own businesses if they so desire, when they feel the time is right for that. Starting out, the agricultural/permaculture aspects will be a … Continue reading →

Episode-1151- Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy on The Survival Medicine Handbook

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Nurse Amy is a certified nurse midwife as well, and an expert on herbal remedies and essential oils. Her tilapia pond is teeming with activity and new babies. She has also written articles on survival gardening and natural remedies for Survivalist and Backwoods Home Magazine. Dr. Bones is a contributor to Survivalist Magazine, Backwoods Home, Self Reliance Illustrated, and Survival Quarterly, and has written a chapter on Basics of Medical Survival for Doctor Prepper’s latest edition of “Making the Best of Basics: Family Preparedness Handbook.”  He is a member of Mensa and collects 19th century medical books to gain insight … Continue reading →

No Show Today

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Well Dorothy is pretty sick and needs to go to the Doctor. On top of that a storm just knocked out power. So I’ll have to take her then set up the genset and portable AC and all. By that time it will be too late in the day. They say trouble comes in threes. Well I also woke up to a pile of Charlie poop in the hallway far to large to come from such a small dog so I hope I’m donE for today. Customer service may be nonexistent today as well. even on back up power I … Continue reading →

Problem Corrected with the MSB Summer Discount Code

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For some reason the discount code for the current MSB Sale which is tspsummer was not working for many people yesterday.  To fix it I had to delete and reset it.  I apologize for the inconvenience. To make up for that I have extended the sale till the end of Monday the 17th vs. Sunday the 16th.  As a reminder here are the details. You can currently get your first year of TSP Members Brigade this week for only 30 Dollars, which is a savings of 40%. Use discount code “tspsummer” to get your first year for only 30 dollars. … Continue reading →

Episode-1150- Listener Calls for 6-14-13

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Today on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on silver, reserve fuel, safety, economic collapse, water springs, permaculture, toy guns, survival gardening 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 … Continue reading →

Episode-1149- William Golightly on Buying Rural Land

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Today on The Survival Podcast we are joined by William (Billy) Golightly.  Billy is a real estate agent that specializes in rural properties in north central Florida. He joins us today to discuss searching for bug out or retreat properties.  We discuss things like buying old timber land that has been cut.  Earning income with a property to offset expenses. We also talk about how to find the right type of agent for this type of property search.  When it makes sense to buy a property on the courthouse steps in a tax sale and when it doesn’t.  We cover … Continue reading →