Monthly Archives: June 2015

Episode-1600- Owning Goats without Ruining Your Life

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For most of the TSP audience Nick Ferguson needs no introduction, but he is an internationally traveled permaculture designer and consultant.  He is also one of the owners of PermaEthos along with being a long term member of the TSP community. Nick states his best job is being “the husband of the sweetest and most patient woman alive, father of 3 crazy boys.”  After all of this, in his spare time he is working hard to develop a sustainable homestead in the piney hills of Louisiana. Nick is also a member of the TSPC Expert council and a long time … Continue reading →

Taking a Day Off

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I have been gone a lot lately, we had a wreck, the wife and I didn’t get much time together this weekend, etc. etc. so I am taking a day off from work today.  We are actually doing a lot of work outside, but we are doing it together. I will be back tomorrow. While I am away consider using the Listen to a Random Episode feature.  If you happen to get a blog post or an episode you don’t want to listen to, just hit it again, don’t worry it is free to use as many times as you … Continue reading →

Episode-1599- Expert Council Questions and Answers 6-26-15

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Today is Friday so it is time for our ask expert council show. To ask a question for a show like this, just send an email to me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with “TSPC Expert” in the subject line. In the body of your email first tell me the council member your question is for. Second ask your question concisely in one to two sentences maximum. Third provide any and all details after that. This is the formula to give you the best chance of getting on the air. I do what I can to get as many of your … Continue reading →

Episode-1598- The Ins and Outs of Legally Owning Firearm Suppressors (AKA Silencers)

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Lane Douglas graduated from UT-Martin in 1975 with an Engineering degree. After a few years as an engineer, he began working in Industrial Sales. He retired in 2011, after 32 years in sales management, the last 12 as Regional Sales Operations Director for MSC Industrial Supply. He opened Southern Silencers, LLC in 2014, a NFA Class 3, silencer business, selling silencers in the State of Tennessee.  His company provides suppressors and nothing else.  They are 100% customer focused and will work hard to help their customers make the right choice for their needs. They also provide all the information you … Continue reading →

NE Seeds Joins the MSB

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I have been working very hard to bring you guys a new seed vendor partner for the MSB.  We have some great ones but here is what I was looking for. ~ First – I felt we needed at least one provider that does large bulk orders for your guys engaged in market gardening, full on vegetable farming, lager permaculture projects and urban farming initiatives. ~ Second – I wanted a company that guaranteed NO GMO, but that was not enough, I wanted a company that had the stones to take “The Safe Seed Pledge” assuring us that they stood … Continue reading →

Episode-1597- Managing Chaos and the Permissiveness Epidemic

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I am joined today by Trevor Grice a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy and assessment services through a private practice setting in the Thumb of Michigan. Since starting his voyage on preparedness and sustainability with his wife, Diana, and two sons, Dr. Grice has first hand experience on how this lifestyle can reduce anxiety and bring more happiness to one’s life. In addition, he has used this perspective to assist his clients in finding their own paths to happiness and acceptance, as well as to gain more insight into what is weighing down our society. Trevor and Diana … Continue reading →

Episode-1596- Bow Hunting Deer Part Two ~ Scouting and Setting Up

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So it has been over a hundred and fifty episodes between part one and two of this series but I figured this would be a good time to pick it back up.  In Episode-1445- Bow Hunting Deer Part One ~ The Kit we discussed all the gear I carry when hunting deer, specifically on non guided hunts when you are completely on your own. Today we discuss the use of that gear from finding deer, to setting up and right up to the kill. Part three will be what do to from the point that you have made that good … Continue reading →

Huge Patch Sale at TSP Gear Shop

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TSP Gear Shop is holding a major sale on all of their patches. Individual patches are $3.00 off and ship for free. And, when you buy more, the savings increase. 2 patches for $10 and 5 for only $20. There is also a 299 Days Patch Set, that has all 4 of the 299 Days patches for only $17.00. Shipping is Free on all orders! If you are Members Support Brigade, take another 10% off. These are all high quality, durable, Velcro-backed, 3D, PVC patches that are Made in the USA by our friends at Combat Swag. Get started by … Continue reading →

Episode-1595- Listener Calls for 6-22-15

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Today on the Survival Podcast I take your emails on fermentation kefir, fermentation, automation, tools, the 6x extinction, tree establishment, anarchy and more. 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. Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on the air. I also do put out a lot of information on Facebook from emails that I can’t fit on the program though so keep … Continue reading →

Episode-1594- Expert Council Questions and Answers 6-19-15

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Today is our first Friday dedicated expert council show.  To ask a question for a show like this, just send an email to me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with “TSPC Expert” in the subject line. In the body of your email first tell me the council member your question is for.  Second ask your question concisely in one to two sentences maximum.  Third provide any and all details after that.  This is the formula to give you the best chance of getting on the air. I do what I can to get as many of your questions as possible on … Continue reading →