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Episode-624- Listener Feedback 3-15-11

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Time to get into another round of listener feedback.  Today we discuss we are running out of water for farming, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, blind patriotism, heard mentality , the Saudis say they are about to hit peak oil, growing amaranth, storing loaded magazines, police scanner apps and more. To submit content for this type of show send an email with “question for jack”, “article for jack” or “video for jack” in the subject line to jack at thesurvivalpocast.com  this new format will help me better screen and utilize your feedback. Join me today as we discuss… Cool give … Continue reading →

Episode-565- Lessons from the Haitian Earthquake

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Today we are joined by Brandon Shelton who has been on the ground as an independent relief worker several times since the Haitian earthquake joins us today to talk about what true devastation is really all about. Join us today to learn, What is it really like when everything is destroyed While some turn to thieves others remain honorable What is it like to be an “armed missionary” Why people with BOLs aren’t crazy after all Stories of corruption beyond your imagination What the Red Cross didn’t do with 2 Billion dollars of our money Building your own emergency kits … Continue reading →

Episode-388- Listener Feedback 3-1-10

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Today we take just a few questions and mostly discuss news stories and events sent in by listeners.  We have a lot on board today, the earth quake in Chile, the tsunami warnings, guns at Starbucks, nitrogen fixing trees and more. Tune in today to hear me discuss… Is gold about to drop in price in the short to intermediate term if so why Open carry of firearms at Starbucks, what do we learn from it Has science discovered a new element called “Governmentium” – a bit of humor Do you have a preparedness story on how TSP made your … Continue reading →

Episode-366- The Missed Lessons of Major Disasters

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It seems there is always a disaster somewhere in the world.  Right now eyes are on Haiti, over the last two decades we have had many.  The LA Riots, The California Quake, Hurricanes Andrew, Ike, Rita and of course Katrina.  Lesser publicized weather events like the Ft. Worth and Arlington Tornado (which we lived through), the Mississippi floods of the 90s, Tropical Storm Fay in Jacksonville and more. Each time we hear how we have “learned” from the event and will do better next time, yet a lot of what we learn misses many of the real lessons.  This will … Continue reading →

Episode-362- Call In Friday 1-22-10

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This is the third official call in Friday.  I have your calls and comments today about subjects like gardening, 22 rifles, high energy biscuits, the Haitian earthquake and more. Tune in today as we answer listener calls and questions such as… How do you get rid of squirrels in your attic What is and where do you get a high energy biscuit What trees are productive and OK to plant near a house How do you deal with clay soil with out building typical raised beds How to you get and store prescription meds for long term SHTF needs Will … Continue reading →

Episode-358- Listener Feedback 1-18-10

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Join me today for another round of listener questions on a Monday.  We discuss the importance of a positive atude when prepping, controlling fire ants, the Haitian earthquake, the recent California earthquake and more. Tune in today as we discuss… How do you stay positive when prepping for disaster How do you convey the positive aspects of prepping to a no on board spouse Were we really told by the media to prepare for an ice age in the past A TSP listener heads to Haiti to help with the relief effort Where and how do you store extra propane … Continue reading →