Monthly Archives: August 2019

Episode-2500- The Audience Speaks

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Today the show notes are very brief, no links, no long story, just an introduction to the show so new folks that find it know what the heck is going on.  In 2008 I said for the first time on the air, “you are never gonna pay off all your debt, then call me up and say Jack you are such a jerk, now I have no debt and all this stupid money”.  Over the years from time to time I said many versions of this.  Eventually people started actually doing it as a joke and it become a thing. … Continue reading →

Episode-115- TSP Rewind – Does Permaculture Lead to Anarchism

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-1649- Does Permaculture Lead to Anarchism and was first published on September 22nd, 2015. The following are the original show notes from that episode… Woh! What is up with that title. I know we have a lot of strong political views in Permaculture. And of all stripes, liberals, conservatives and a lot of libertarians. And many who have been in the movement a very long time are quite proud of what ever political stripe they have. So does this question make sense? … Continue reading →

Episode-2499- Garrett Todd on Hemp, Aquaponics and the Business of Farming

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Garrett Todd has recently set out with his partners Tad Fuller (from Episode 2477), Mike, and Angie Howe to create the Electric Farms Brand. He grew up around farming, outdoors, and education all his life Garrett’s father worked as a Soil Conservation Agent and his Mom worked as a School teacher, played a huge role in his passion for education and agriculture.   Faith, Family, Nature, and Community are all very important to him. He has taken a big risk to try and make something great for his family and better for his community. Today Garret joins us to discuss … Continue reading →

Spicy World Black Tellicherry Peppercorns Item of the Day

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is Spicy World Black Tellicherry Peppercorns and I recommend it based on a philosophy I have about all things. “Whenever possible pay less and get better quality” In this case you may wonder how that applies to something like pepper.  Well lets look at it this way, pepper is a go to spice, if you cook likely you use salt and pepper daily.  … Continue reading →

Episode-114- TSP Rewind – Common Sense vs. Consumerism

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-751- Common Sense vs. Consumerism and was first published on September 28th, 2011. The following are the original show notes from that episode… Today I wanted to take a moment to take a look at the concept of consumerism and how it directly conflicts with the preparedness lifestyle. Now don’t get me wrong I am a capitalist libertarian, I believe in the free market but I also believe in making informed consumer decisions. Consumerism is the opposite of that, consumerism is a … Continue reading →

WINOMO AA to Size D Battery Adapters – Item of the Day

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Item of the day are the WINOMO AA to Size D Battery Adapters they also make WINOMO AA to Size C Battery Adapters if you need those. The reason to recommend this type of adapter is simple.  Thanks to Steven Harris I think the most common back up power solution among this audience are AA Enloop Batteries and the Powerex Smart Charger to go with them. With those and … Continue reading →

Episode-2498- Listener Feedback for 8-26-19

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Today on The Survival Podcast I answer your questions on gardening, economics, the media, weeds, exercise, dogs, cooking 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 em coming. Join … Continue reading →

Episode-2497- Expert Council Q&A for 8-22-19

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Today its Friday so it’s time for the 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 on The Survival Podcast, the expert council answers questions on restoring old tools, 5th wheel RVs, standby generators, making mead, tool storage, investing, global politics 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 … Continue reading →

New YouTube Series – Jack’s Low Carb Journey

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This is the first in a series that will run until my goals are met. I am currently on a carb restricted program based on The Protein Power Life Plan by the Doctors Michael and Mary Dan Eades. This not the Keto diet everyone is jazzed about right now and long predates it. However in phase one you are definitely going to get into ketosis. These daily vlogs will do the following…..  Provide you with what I ate the day before and my current weight, prior weight and total weight loss or gain. Give you tips I have learned from … Continue reading →

Episode-2496- Listener Calls for 8-22-19

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Today on The Survival Podcast, I take your calls on composting, livestock, dogs, libertarianism, insurance, gardening, careers, self employment 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 all calls on the air but I do my … Continue reading →