In the Matrix Not of It – Epi-3625

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Today we follow up on yesterday’s show and discuss how to engage with the system without being controlled by it. While true independence is the goal, the reality is that you can’t fully escape the Matrix—but you can use it on your terms instead of being used by it. Just like Neo and his crew jacked in to retrieve information, fight battles, and manipulate the system to their advantage, we can leverage what works—banking, supply chains, tech—without becoming enslaved to it. From strategic engagement with fiat to knowing when and how to bend rules legally, today’s discussion is about operating … Continue reading →

Really Great Sale from Nick Ferguson at Rare Plant Store

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Note – I talked to Nick yesterday, basically he still has a lot of inventory and at the same time is close to being out of everything.  How does that work?  He has a ton of items this year, most still have some stock, but almost all individual items are down to single digits.  Get your plants now folks if you want any this year. Hey folks, Jack Spirko here. I’ve got some exciting news for those of you looking to take your food security, self-reliance, and homesteading game to the next level. My good friend and Expert Council member, … Continue reading →

Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Egg Cooker – 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 the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Egg Cooker. My nephew and his wife turned me on to this gadget. One thing you may not know about me is I LOVE deviled eggs. Like, I am a fiend for them. Well, my nephew and his family have them at almost every gathering. I have been on them for a while to get them to … Continue reading →

Living Outside the Matrix – Epi-3624

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The Matrix was not just a cool sci-fi movie, it was an analogy to life in the modern world. Despite its warnings and 100s of millions of people watching it, the real matrix today is stronger than ever. But you don’t need a magic pill to escape, just a willingness to see reality as it is, vs. how others tell you it is. Join Us Today to Discuss…. First some things about the movie “The Matrix” well the trilogy anyway Cyphers scene with the “steak isn’t real but I don’t care” is fiat defined The name Neo means “New” and … Continue reading →

GS Plant Foods Liquid Kelp Fertilizer – 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 GS Plant Foods Liquid Kelp Fertilizer.  I have tried a variety of liquid kelp fertilizers and this one has become my go to for quality and value.  First this stuff is highly concentrated, for instance a 32 ounce bottle will make between 32-64 gallons depending on how you dilute.  I generally go with 1 ounce per gallon myself for a soil drench and … Continue reading →

Alcohol Fuel Q&A with Steven Harris – Epi-64

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In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Steven Harris to answer a ton of questions about using alcohol as a fuel.  In this episode we talked fuel mixtures, who small scale is the way to start, pros and cons of ethanol as fuel, storage life and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 11-3-11 and was originally Episode-777- Alcohol Fuel Questions and Answers with Steven Harris. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 16 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided … Continue reading →

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3623

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government disruption, transplanting trees, working out at home, dogs, cooking, investing, medical care, AI technology 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 … Continue reading →

Building Community as a Homesteader – Epi-3622

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Today Josh Ewing, a long time listener of TSPC joins us to discuss his families journey as homesteaders. Solar power, green house growing, heating your home and more. We also dive into local politics, building community and community economics. This will be a great one. John Ewing grew up on military bases during most of his childhood. He joined the army reserves and worked in prisons in Kosovo and Iraq. John broke UCMJ law to marry his wife as the closest court house was outside the legal distance from his deployment mobility station during his stop-loss. In 2005 they purchased … Continue reading →

Dynomyco Premium Mycorrhizal Inoculant – 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  Dynomyco Premium Mycorrhizal Inoculant.  Mycorrhizal inoculant is a type of soil amendment that contains beneficial fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots. Adding mycorrhizal inoculant to your garden soil can offer several benefits for plant growth and health. Here are some of the main advantages: Improved nutrient uptake: Mycorrhizal fungi help plants absorb nutrients from the soil more efficiently, including essential … Continue reading →

First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John and Nicole – Epi-3621

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Join me today along with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee as we sift though a variety of topics on current events.  It is always a fun ride so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join in.  We will be digging into some AI stuff, lots on DOGE and Executive orders, of course we will as always touch on building business and wealth for you and your family, homesteading, animal care and there is just never no way to know what is going to happen so don’t miss out today. … Continue reading →