Monthly Archives: November 2024

The Thanksgiving Special for 2024 – 3589

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Today one day before the great American Holiday we stop and pause to think about what we have to be thankful for. Two years ago I rerecorded the original portion of this show into much better audio quality, I do hope you enjoy it. If you would like to hear the first version of it as it was recorded in my car you can find the original that was published on Nov. 26, 2008 here. The beauty of this show is I feel it is something you can share with friends and family. The real history of Thanksgiving is actually … Continue reading →

TSP Rewind – Surviving Thanksgiving with Chef Keith Snow – Epi-280

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Today’s episode was originally, Episode-557- Surviving Thanksgiving with Chef Keith Snow and originally aired on Nov. 23rd 2010.  The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Remember while Rewind Shows are commercial free you can always support our show by Joining the MSB or simply by doing your Amazon.com shopping though TspAz.com Tune in today for a special edition of The Survival Podcast with Chef Keith Snow.  Keith is the creator of HarvestEating.com which focuses on eating seasonally and cooking with food you can grow in your backyard of obtain locally.  He is also a daily listener to … Continue reading →

Redesigning Education from Scratch – Epi-3588

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Join me today to discuss a fascinating thought experiment: what if the public education system as we know it didn’t exist, and we had the chance to rebuild it from scratch using today’s technology? Imagine ditching outdated textbooks for dynamic, digital resources, replacing rigid classrooms with flexible learning spaces, and leveraging AI to create personalized education paths for every student. We’ll dive into how education could look if we stripped away the bureaucracy and embraced innovation, explore community-based learning hubs, and even touch on ideas like a government-funded free online college. Stick around—this one’s all about rethinking how we prepare … Continue reading →

Weber Premium Charcoal Grill – 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 the Weber Premium Charcoal Grill.  I have owned a lot of grills, both gas and charcoal and this is my all time all around favorite.  While I do appreciate the instant light and go of my gas grill if I have 30 minutes to wait for the coals to ash over I go to my Weber more times than not. Consider the original … Continue reading →

Bryan Black on Ten Top Tactical Skills – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-55

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In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Bryan Black of ITS Tactical to discuss his personal top ten list of tactical skills that everyone should make a part of their lives, specifically for those of us in a preparedness mindset. ITS was founded in early 2009 as a joint venture between Military Veterans and those serving in the Special Operations community, ITS Tactical quickly grew into a definitive resource for skill-set information, tactical gear reviews and DIY projects. In addition to running an amazing website and business I had Bryan on because we go way back as friends … Continue reading →

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3587

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on endless wars, American made shotguns, Bitcoin, rabbits, H5N1 bird flu, holiday beverages, venison sausage 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 →

Backyard Sheep with Nicole Sauce – Epi-3586

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Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee joins us today to discuss what it takes to “just raise backyard sheep”. We talk the good the bad, the easy and the hard. The things you really should have done before you bring any sheep onto your property and what happens when you don’t. Tune in to learn a LOT with this one. It only takes one step to foment a peaceful revolution: Start. Nicole Sauce serves as a catalyst for rapid community creation, business growth, and homesteading as a lifestyle through her podcast Living Free in Tennessee. She also keeps the … Continue reading →

AI for Everyone: Jack Spirko Interviews ChatGPT Live – Epi-3585

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I learned a cool voice hack with ChatGPT from Expert Council Member Shawn Mills at the fall workshop. This led to today’s interview with well, ChatGPT itself. Tune in to actually hear ChatGPT respond to my questions about using it in real time in a live stream. No editing, raw responses from ChatGPT. We will talk all about how GPT can help anyone, homeschool parents, solopreneurs, small business consultants, farmers writing grant applications and more. Don’t miss this, I don’t think anything quite like it has been done in real time before. Just Some of the Questions I will ask … Continue reading →

Vevor Commercial 10 Inch Meat Slicer – Item of the Day

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Special Notice – The Vevor 10 inch meat slicer can be ordered directly from Vevor today for only 239.99 and you can get 5% off additionally with my special discount code, VEV5OFF at check out.  Knocking the price down another 5%. 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 the Vevor Commercial 10 Inch Meat Slicer. This powerhouse of a slicer is the perfect addition to any homestead kitchen.  Imagine … Continue reading →

The Art of Sausage Making – Epi-3584

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Making your own sausage is a skill that saves money, delivers better flavor, and gives you total control over your food. Today, I’ll show you how to get started or take your skills to the next level. Sausage making is about more than food; it’s about self-sufficiency, saving money, and creating something you’ll be proud to share with family and friends. Once you start, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Join Me Today to Discuss… A Brief History What is sausage Has been made at least for 5500 years likely longer Sausage is mixed until protein and fat emulsify … Continue reading →