The Book of Five Rings – Part 4 – The Void – Epi-3936

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Today on Friday Fusions we conclude our four-part series on Miyamoto Musashi’s “The Book of Five Rings”, stepping into the final and most abstract concept: The Book of the Void. This episode focuses on navigating total chaos, moving beyond conscious thought, and leaving rigid techniques behind to achieve a state of pure, spontaneous action. We explore what it means to operate effectively when standard operating procedures fail and the environment becomes entirely unpredictable. Our historical practitioner and behavioral designer team up to translate Musashi’s ultimate conclusion into a modern framework for surviving and thriving in chaotic systems. The hosts detail … Continue reading →

TSP-26 Presentations – Free Live Streaming

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We will be live streaming the presentations on the TSPC YouTube Channel from Thursday – Saturday this week.  Below is the schedule.  Note that we could start a bit late or early on any of them.  They will also be available for replay if you miss the streams. All times here are Central Standard Time You Can Find the Full Playlist Here Thursday  Nicole Sauce – Preparedness Starts at Home – 10:00 – 11:00 Nick Ferguson – IMO the Easy Way – 11:15 – 12:15 Building Layered Security – Joel Ryals – 13:45 – 14:45 Homesteading and Permaculture Discussion Panel … Continue reading →

What if Everyone Did What they Most Want to Do – TSP Rewind – Epi-331

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Does the question, what if everyone did what they most want to do, give you visions of the scary kind of dark T.V. anarchy?  Okay so if it does let me ask you a second questions, why?  What reason do you have for believing that most people want to go nuts with a chain saw and murder people or set the cities on fire?  Why do you think that way?  Does it really make any logical sense? Put another way, if I told you right now that you could do anything you wanted are you going to start pushing old … Continue reading →

Butcher Your Budget with DIY Meat Cutting – TSP Rewind – Epi-330

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In this episode from 2023 we asked a simple question.  It was simply, how much you could save by mastering one simple skill? Dive into this episode and discover a game-changing hack that could boost your savings by hundreds, if not thousands, annually. Butchery might sound daunting, but it’s easier than you think! Join us as we unravel the art of meat cutting, from sourcing the best primals to unveiling those secret butcher cuts you won’t find elsewhere. This show will equip you with the right tools and techniques to turn primals into premium steaks and chops. Ready to beef … Continue reading →

What if you Don’t want to “Get Out” of the City – TSP Rewind – Epi-329

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This episode was inspired by my panel session in Camden at the 2023 Self Reliance Festival, a question was asked that I was absolutely not expecting. A young woman, who was very emotional, asked, “But what if you can’t leave the city?” I listened to her intently, realizing very quickly that the reality was not that her family could not leave; rather, at this point in their lives, they simply didn’t want to. The bigger issue was her emotion; clearly, this was painful for her. They were a young couple, into gardening, had kiddos, but they were working with lower-income … Continue reading →

20 Unique Garden Plants to Consider Growing – TSP Rewind – Epi-328

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When I first did this episode in 2019 I was thinking about how all the way back in 2008 I started this podcast.  And how, I wanted to talk about all things modern survival related.  To me nothing is more rooted in our survival than the ability to feed ourselves so I started talking about gardening.  Still with tons of guns and gear types showing up in the early days I wondered if garden type shows would be well received.  Not only were they but they became some of the most popular episodes I have ever done. Within that group … Continue reading →

The Book of Five Rings – Part 3 – The Architect Lens – Epi-3935

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Today on Friday Fusions we arrive at part three of our series on Miyamoto Musashi’s “The Book of Five Rings”, moving from external strategy into the internal architecture of personal agency. This episode is entirely focused on the relentless, repetitive training of the mind and the daily engine required to sustain true discipline over a lifetime. We unpack Musashi’s absolute requirement to constantly polish the intellect and spirit, examining how a 17th-century warrior’s approach to continuous learning is the ultimate blueprint for modern self-mastery. Our historical practitioner sits down with a behavioral designer to translate this ancient discipline into a … Continue reading →

Off Grid Tiny Home Life in the Wilderness – TSP Rewind – Epi-327

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In this episode from 2019 I interviewed Ariel who lives off grid in a tiny house nestled into the western mountains of Wyoming, a little over 6000 feet above sea level. She splits her own wood for heat, carries water by hand, uses a composting toilet, and attempts to grow, hunt, or forage as much of her own food as possible between the weather and wildlife she’s surrounded by. As a child, she was fortunate enough to be able to spend much of her free time exploring and playing in the woods. Little has changed now that she older. She … Continue reading →

Dealing with Life’s Transitions – TSP Rewind – Epi-326

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This episode was done on a day when I was thinking about a lot of things.  One was a very close friend dealing with a major life transition.  That got me thinking to many of my own transitions.  This included realizing that I was on my own as a teenager, joining and leaving the military and moving to Texas.  I also thought about getting what I thought was a dream job, moving my family for it, then losing it due to a buy out.  My son growing up and leaving home, moving to Arkansas and moving back to Texas and … Continue reading →

First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John & Nicole – Epi-3934

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Today we have our first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee. These discussions are always a wildcard and can go anywhere. We usually hit on some current events of course. We also tend to talk about things like entrepreneurship, homesteading and a ton more. In general we try to inspire you a bit, make you laugh a few times, entertain you and teach you a thing or two along the way. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC … Continue reading →