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Episode-951- AOCS in Washington and the Future of Private Monetary Systems

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Last night I posted that my good friend Rob Gray would today be testifying before congress about “competing currencies” at the request of Representative Ron Paul.  Rob may have already completed his remarks, I really don’t know for sure as my provider doesn’t have CSPAN-3 and I was on the road at his appointed time so the internet feed does me no good. Today I want to read his speech to you and tell you my thoughts on how we the people can fix this problem with money, not inside the system, not even in opposition to the system but … Continue reading →

Episode-479- Listener Feedback 7-21-10

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So since I was out in the field on Monday I figured we would do a listener call in show for today, I have some great questions, please understand if you have asked a question or even a few questions and have not had it answered on the air that my volume of email at this point is barring on the insane.   On any given day 200-300 emails that are either questions, show comment materiel or references to relevant articles are sent in to me, that ammounts to 1400-2100 a week.  I can’t get to everyone but I work hard … Continue reading →

Episode-407- Ten Permaculture Projects for Modern Survival

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We have talked a lot about permaculture principles, design strategy and even problem solving in the past.  Today though I want to get down to decisive action with ten simple projects you can get started on right away.  These projects will improve your sustainability, self reliance and ability to feed yourself if times get tough, or even if they don’t. Tune in Today as we Discuss… Drawing a “zone map” and “energy map” of your property Building a herb spiral Building a rain garden Installing a rain harvesting system Create bird habitat Build a worm bin Keep a wildlife journal … Continue reading →

Episode-395- An Interview with Rob Gray of the AOCS

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Today we welcome Rob Gray of the American Open Currency Standard and the AG Trading Center in Farmers Branch Texas.  Tune in today to learn about putting real value back into an honest currency standard and about Rob’s other projects. By participating in the AOCS, you have immediate access to the thousands of participating merchants across the country, as well as the approved Mints that will craft your private currency. AOCS Merchants are enrolled to accept any AOCS-approved currency. Additional Resources for Today’s Show Members Support Brigade TSP Gear Shop Join Our Forum Western Botanicals – (sponsor of the day) … Continue reading →

Episode-297- Listener Calls Answered 10-14-09

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OK I am at home in my home office dealing with some sort of crud the wife brought home from her doctors office.  So I dove into the massive caller question backlog. Tune in today as I answer… Thoughts on creating your own guaranteed investments (sort of like an annuity) Thoughts about setting up and running a home based business Where silver fits in a barter economy, the phases of civil break down and why cash will be king at first Why talk show host Dave Ramsey is right about debt but dead wrong about silver and gold What to … Continue reading →

Episode-292- Listener Questions 10-07-09

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After a break from mobile casting and two awesome interviews it is time to do another round of listener questions.  Today I answer questions about military vehicles, gardening, barter and rmore. Tune in today as I aswer questions like… What to look out for with a 1985 Mil Spec Chevy Blazer or CUCV If the government ever choose to try to confiscate firearms how would they most likely do it If you own a shot gun and want accessories should you buy them first or invest in ammo What do I think of buying 22 long rifle ammo for barter … Continue reading →

Episode-209- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-29-09

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We are continuing a series of listener questions today.   Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. I would like to do this type of show for the rest of the week so if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack” Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… Are ants a problem in the garden or in the compost bin? … Continue reading →