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Episode-551- All About Shotguns

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I know it is Monday and we are supposed to do a listener questions show for people that email in questions and commentary but once in a while it is good opsec to change things up.  Seriously I was just thinking about shotguns this morning and realized how many questions I get about them. I also realize that my audience ranges from firearms experts to complete firearms newbies and even some that have never owned a gun in their lives.  Additionally we have a lot of overseas listeners that live under the tyranny that comes when men are not protected … Continue reading →

Episode-508- Call In Friday 9-10-10

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It’s call in Friday on The Survival Podcast and that means I have your calls on subjects today like, permaculture design, generators, HAM radio, hand tools, BOBs for the traveler and more.  If you would like to be on the show call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air. Join me today as I answer your questions such as… What is the very first step in establishing a permaculture system What is up with SB-510 (one more time) Can you salvage anything with fruit past its prime still on a tree A … Continue reading →

Episode-486- Guest Host Chip Monk on Survival Firearms

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Since I am on vacation one of our long time listeners named “Chip Monk” volunteered to do a guest show.  Today he covers Firearms for the End of the World as we Know it.  I thought it was really good so he is pinch hitting for me today while I am on vacation. Notes are exceedingly brief due to the fact that this is a guest show but you really should check out the thread on our forum that led to his book and this episode. “Firearms for TEOTWAWKI”-(PDF Book Under Construction) Note – This is a long podcast and … Continue reading →

Episode-396- An Interview with Michael Adam of the Appleseed Project

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Today Michale Adam of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association and the Appleseed project joins us to discuss being a rifleman and concepts like history, honor and duty. Join us today as we discuss… What are the RWVA and Appleseed What is the difference between a rifleman and a guy with a rifle Why is mastering a rifle important Why is history a part of being a rifleman in America today What can you expect at an Appleseed shoot What are the favorite rifles of shooters at Appleseed events How Appleseed ensures safety at their shoots How can you become an … Continue reading →

Episode-364- Follow Up on the 22 vs. the Shotgun

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Today’s show is a follow up on Episode 360 so the show notes and links will be quite brief.  We are going to discuss your comments, objections and thoughts on the 22 vs. the Shotgun for survival needs. Join me today as we discuss… Why even debate a one gun solution What about the 22 Hornet What about the 44 Magnum What about the 22 Magnum What limitations do certain actions have What can we do to reduce noise beyond even the 22 low report What about break down weapons like the AR7 And more! Resources for today’s show… Members … Continue reading →

Episode-360- The 22 Rifle vs. The Shotgun for Survival Needs

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Today we examine one of the main questions discussed in forums and news groups, which is a better survival tool, the 22 or the shotgun.  Both have advantages and disadvantages join me today as we discuss some of them. Join me today as we discuss… Why I hate the term “survival situation” What are you most likely to need a firearm for, food or defense How much weight and bulk are represented by 75 shot gun shells Which has greater “flexibility” the 22 or the shotgun, is that question relative to the situation Why the right tool for the right … Continue reading →

Episode-343- Listener Feedback 12-23-09

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Today I am at home and wanted to take the opportunity to do another listener feedback episode.  We discuss some political things today like China’s role in global government and the new health care bill that just came out of the senate.  We also discuss some more traditional topics like firearms selection and training, using swales for permaculture and we even get to read another “hate email” to me. We also make a few announcements today that include our awesome new survival forum theme designed by SisterWolf who is also one of the forces behind the TSP Gear Shop. Join … Continue reading →

Episode-272- Listener Questions 9-08-09

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Time to kick off the short week with another round of listener questions on subjects like silver, gold, gardening, home heating, bug out bags, laser sights, neighborhood organizing for disasters and more. We also welcome a new Sponsor (SQA Experts) and mention a notable assclown.  Who is the notable assclown?  The people overseeing the boy scouts in the UK.  Why?  Because they have decided it is to dangerous for a scout to carry a pen knife. Tune in today as I answer the following questions… How do you make sure gold and silver items are genuine? What do I think … Continue reading →

Episode-237- Listener Questions 7-14-09

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Today on The Survival Podcast I answer listener questions about subjects such as peak oil, global currencies, Obama’s Czars, spare parts for weapons, ammo for the BOL 12 gauge, California’s budget crisis and more. Tune in as I answer questions like… How do you stay positive once you wake up to danger Is peak oil a threat to worry about right now What is the deal with all these Czars appointed by Obama What extra parts should you keep on hand for your weapons What should California do about its’ debt How can we make prepping more main stream? What … 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 →