Monthly Archives: December 2022

TSP Rewind – Why You Should Become A Gun Owner – Epi-223

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1689- Why You Should Become A Gun Owner was first published on December 8th 2015. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I grew up with guns.  Got my first BB gun from a grandfather at 7 and was running though the Florida swamps alone with it by 9.  Moved to Pennsylvania at 12 and was turned loose alone with a 22 rifle and a 20 gauge shot gun, only conditions, do nothing stupid and pay for your … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – 20 Simple Prepper Steps Every American Should Take – Epi-222

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1486- 20 Simple Prepper Steps Every American Should Take was first published on December 17th 2014. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yesterday I did a “back to fundamentals” show on permaculture, today I am going to do one on basic preparedness.  On some levels it is great that prepping has become its own “industry”.  This brings some unique products to the market and allows preppers to buy from companies that think like they do.  On the … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – You Are Your Only Solution – Epi-221

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1269- You Are Your Only Solution  was first published on December 18th 2013. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Day in and day out I get emails from listeners that mean well, but frankly most don’t get it.  They are emails about passing a law for this or that, as if that would really fix anything.  Franky I am at a point where the only laws that need be passed would be a law undoing an existing … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – Understanding the Coming Shifts in Society – Epi-220

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1038- Understanding the Coming Shifts in Society was first published on Dec. 11, 2012. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recently I have had to explain many times that TSP is not about “the end of the world” in the way prepping is portrayed in “Doomsday Preppers” and other such mass media things.  I don’t mean on the air, I mean in real life and in some email exchanges.  This is part of why I hate things … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – Passion, Persistence and Planning Always Beat Paranoia – Epi-219

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-809- Passion, Persistence and Planning Always Beat Paranoia and was first published on Dec. 22, 2011 The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you asked me to sum up my view of prepping in some plucky marketing way, I would say it comes down to Three P’s Passion Persistence Planning   Unfortunately many people in the prepper world have a fourth P that over rides their entire life, paranoia. I have been told that you are not … Continue reading →

Episode-218- TSP Rewind – The Christmas Special 2022

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Most of today’s show is a recreation of 2008’s Christmas special. Today we pause and take a moment to reflect on Christmas and how it has become the Holiday we celebrate today. Many American’s have no idea just how Christmas became unique here in America, the role it played in bringing our nation together after two wars of independence and the civil war. Christmas is special and a time to pause and reflect. Christmas is indeed a special time of year, today I will cover many aspects of it that may make this Christmas just a bit more special. Tune … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – Building Your Own Long Term Rations – Epi-217

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-561- Building Your Own Long Term Rations The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Last week a listener asked about question about building your own meals for a bug out bag or for back packing etc.  As it was a feed back show I gave the 5 minute answer to the question. Today we dig deeper, I will give you some methods of creating long term storeable but ready to cook rations to supplement products like Mountain House, … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – Alternative Ways to Evaluate Property – Epi-216

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-342- Alternative Ways to Evaluate Property The notes below are the original notes from that episode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you talk to most good real estate agents you will get great advice on buying property, IF, you want buy a typical house in the city or suburbs with the intent of moving every 5 years.  Yet if you want somethign to sculpt, to create something unique with, a place to really LIVE, here are some alternative things to consider. Tune in today as … Continue reading →

Jack’s Cooking Hacks & Techniques – Epi-3220

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I decided to do one more “new” episode for 2022 and just woke up thinking about cooking and different techniques.  Partly due to my episode last week with Texas Slim when we talked about “cattleman feats”.  Also due to the approaching holiday meals.  Lastly, well I seldom go a day without thinking about cooking in some way as it is one of my true passions. The key to me is understanding one real thing, “technique trumps recipes” and it does so ever single time.  I can give you every ingredient in my creamy garlic sauce down to the measurements of … Continue reading →

TspAz Christmas Ideas for 2022

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Here are some of my top recommendations for Christmas Gifts out of the TspAz Catalog for 2022. Anker Soundcore Life P2 True Wireless Earbuds – Yea I just ran these earlier this week but they are such a great value, have such great sound and like everything Anker they just work like they are supposed to. ` Stainless Steel French Press – I literally use this exact item ever single day to make coffee and or herbal teas.  It is built to last forever, it looks amazing and if you try French Press coffee you may just never go back.  … Continue reading →