Monthly Archives: March 2023

Expert Council Q&A for 3-31-23 – Epi-3281

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on The Restrict Act, banking, economics, the history of failed currency, dams, back up power, gardening, Lupus, eating liver, lifestyle design and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary   Following that … Continue reading →

Two New Members of the Expert Council

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Please give a big TSPC Nation welcome to our two newest official members of The Expert Council. Josh The Renegade Butcher – Josh can answer questions on butchery, home processing, cooking and BBQ, seasonings, entrepreneurship and utilizing bitcoin and lighting as a small business.  He’s an awesome guy with a lot going on.  Josh started the Renegade Butcher Show nearly a year ago.  This spawned the Liberty Meat Chat telegram group to help educate and grow the home processing community.  He is active on social media, as well as offering on-site consultations and instruction all over Texas when he isn’t leveraging his passion for … Continue reading →

What I’m Growing This Year & Why I’m Growing It – Epi-3280

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Today I am going to talk about the plants I have started and the others I will soon be planting for this years gardening season. Having worked in this harsh climate on this harsh property for 10 years now I have found the toughest varieties of many crops.  Today I lay out some of my best finds over the years along with some first time trials I will be conducting. Join Me Today to Discuss… The case for “personal staple crops” Tried and true for you You know you like eating them You can develop food storage plans specific to … Continue reading →

Getting Off Toxic Pesticides with Ron Whitehurst – Epi-3279

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A specialist in biological pest control, Ron Whitehurst advises farmers and gardeners on growing food and herbs in harmony with nature.  After earning a BA in Biology at Indiana University, he moved to California and got a PCA license. Over the years he has attended and presented at numerous organic farming and pest control conferences. An avid gardener, he loves making compost, building soil, and creating bio-intensive food producing landscapes. His lively discussions about insect lifecycles and predator-prey relationships make the principles of biocontrol easy to understand for both lay and technical audiences. He, engages participants in lectures and workshops … Continue reading →

Azolla & Biochar: Nature’s Perfect Combination – Epi-3278

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Survival Podcast, today’s episode is, “Azolla & Biochar: Nature’s Perfect Combination.” In this episode, we will explore the incredible synergy between Azolla and Biochar and how they can potentially revolutionize the world of agriculture. Azolla is a tiny aquatic plant that has been around for millions of years and is known for its ability to fix nitrogen from the air. Biochar, on the other hand, is a type of charcoal that is produced from biomass and has been used for centuries as a soil amendment. Together, they create a powerful combination that can … Continue reading →

Will the Dollar Lose Global Reserve Status – Epi-3277

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The U.S. dollar is currently the dominant global reserve currency, meaning that it is held by central banks and other financial institutions around the world as a store of value and a medium of exchange. If the dollar were to lose its status as the global reserve currency, several significant consequences could occur: Decreased demand for U.S. assets: As central banks and other financial institutions reduce their holdings of U.S. dollars, demand for U.S. assets, such as Treasury bonds and equities, would decline. This could lead to lower prices for these assets and higher borrowing costs for the U.S. government … Continue reading →

Expert Council Q&A for 3-24-23 – Epi-3276

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the banking system, canning, pruning, plant propagation, knife sharpening, medical care, generators, hiking, business and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary   Following that procedure makes it about 100X more … Continue reading →

Fertility and Composting for a Resiliant Homestead – Epi-3275

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The average farmer and even large scale gardener in the US spends a great deal on fertilizers and fertility aids to gain a good yield on their efforts.  Due to modern chemistry mankind was gifted or cursed depending on how you look at it, by learning two things…  Plants can grow and be productive with only three primary nutrients (NPK)  We can make NPK cheaply from industrial processes   This is what led to the “green revolution” credited today with feeding the planet with almost 8 billion people on it.  I want to point out before turning the corner that … Continue reading →

Raising Children into Strong Independent Adults – Epi-3274

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Brian Perry and Luke Grim are the creators of these16things.com. Brian is a long-time listener of TSP and got the original idea when he heard Jack’s podcast titled, “15 Things to Teach Kids that Government Schools Never Will“. Brian is a Christian, husband, has 7 kids, homeschools his kids (his wife does all the work), and owns his own painting and pressure washing business. He used to be the typical adult male – out of shape, ate a poor diet and worried more about watching sports than taking care of himself. Since finding Jack’s show, he has changed his diet, … Continue reading →

Flat Bottom Reusable Grocery Bags – 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 are Flat Bottom Reusable Grocery Bags.  This is one of those items that you don’t realize how great it is until you use it.  Let’s start out with how I found them.  A couple years ago we were at Albertsons Grocery and they had some similar bags for sale.  I wasn’t totally sold as the bottom material seemed a bit thin.  I bought … Continue reading →