Monthly Archives: February 2016

REMINDER: French Press Mug is available again

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TSP Gear Shop is running a new batch of “The Revolution is Brewing” French Press Travel mugs. This will likely be the only batch for 2016. These are the Double Shot 2.1 French Press Mugs by Planetary Designs. They also come with a second lid if you want to just use it as a regular travel mug. Nearly indestructible handle Caribiner friendly Constructed of double-walled, 18/8 restaurant-grade stainless steel BPA-free Storage compartment in the base for additional ground coffee, keys etc. 14 oz. capacity, 6 3/4″H. To get in on this batch visit TSP Gear Shop today. MSB can take … Continue reading →

Episode-1732- What Would The End of Inflation Look Like

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I want to start out by saying I am not saying this is going to happen.  I am just proposing that it could and it is interesting to take a look at the half sister of inflation from time to time.  See the reality is most people especially preppers fear inflation to such a degree they don’t tend to comprehend two things. One – Controlled inflation is absolutely essential to the economy we have, based on current management practices.  – Note that necessary does not mean “good”. Two – That a deflationary economy is not “good” just because you … Continue reading →

Join Me This Saturday for Operation Aviary

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I have made some real progress on the quail aviary.  The panels are all up, all the walls on the end and to divide the sections are up and ready to roll.  I have 6 rolls of hardware cloth just delivered and am ready to cover it and build and frame in the doors. We will also be trenching in about 100 feet of pipe to provider water for the system and doing some other cool stuff. This should be mostly a fun event, no really hard work and only about 4-5 hours on the project.  Topped off with a … Continue reading →

Episode-1731- Business Concepts, Mead Making and Bullshit Inoculation

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Monday’s are usually a feed back type show but today is going to be like three mini shows.  I am going to cover business concepts, mead making follow up stuff and give you a much needed political bullshit inoculation for the coming election season. First on business I am going to cover a few definitions, and concepts, nothing super high level just a basic how to think about, plan and judge your efforts with any business. On mead I have some things I see people posting with ciders and meads that can be pretty big mistakes, I want to warn … Continue reading →

Connect with Me and Other TSPr’s at Permaculture Voices

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So PV3 is only a few weeks away, learn more at Permaculture Voices and come to PV3 if you can.  But if you already know you are coming and want to be kept up to speed by email of any and all TSP meetups, fill out the form below. This email list will only be used for letting you know about stuff at PV3 and after PV3 it will be deleted.   Name: Email: We respect your email privacy Powered by AWeber Email Marketing  

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Episode-1730- Expert Council Q&A for 2-12-16

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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. Today the expert council answers questions on, medication, military trucks, fuel wood, nutrition, bee keeping, cooking and more. 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 any and all details after that. This is the formula to give you the best … Continue reading →

Episode-1729- Listener Calls for 2-11-16

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Today on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on tesla batteries, pest problems, Asperger’s syndrome, maple sap, side businesses, growing trees, walk away from the job income 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 quiet area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard. While I can’t put … Continue reading →

Give the MSB a Shot or Get a Low Rate for Life

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I guess it is the early spring we have going on here in Texas but I feel like doing something cool for an MSB Sale and one I have not done before. First the rules, this sale is for either new members or members with expired accounts.  Not because I not willing to let active members renew early with it, simply because the payment system I use won’t allow it. That said existing members can use this sale and get its benefits if they pay by US Mail with the renewal/sign up form.  That is the best I can do … Continue reading →

The French Press Mug is coming back!

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TSP Gear Shop is running a new batch of “The Revolution is Brewing” French Press Travel mugs. This will likely be the only batch for 2016. These are the Double Shot 2.1 French Press Mugs by Planetary Designs. They also come with a second lid if you want to just use it as a regular travel mug. Nearly indestructible handle Caribiner friendly Constructed of double-walled, 18/8 restaurant-grade stainless steel BPA-free Storage compartment in the base for additional ground coffee, keys etc. 14 oz. capacity, 6 3/4″H. To get in on this batch visit TSP Gear Shop today. MSB can take … Continue reading →

Episode-1728- Justin Carroll on Personal Privacy in a Mass Surveillance Age

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Justin Carroll is a veteran of fifteen years in the service of the United States Government. He is a plank owner with the elite Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC), has worked on a contractual basis with another government agency, and has deployed to some of the world’s most dangerous and inhospitable places. After completing his last overseas deployment Justin spent five years teaching digital security and identity management to hundreds of soldiers, sailors, and Marines of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and was instrumental in the development of a highly technical surveillance program currently in use abroad by … Continue reading →