Tag Archives: SHTF

Episode-932- Selco from SHTF School on Survival During the Balkan Wars

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In the 1990s as Yugoslavia broke up a series of conflicts erupted that are often called the Third Balkan War.  In fact what this was amounted to a series of regional conflicts that were in essence several different civil wars. In the middle of this region lived a young man we shall call Selco who simply was happy to have friends and a job along with playing in a local rock band.  Something that could have come right out of Americana.  Then almost overnight the entire dream became a nightmare.  The region was in the middle of a war, there … Continue reading →

Episode-893- Why Being a Lone Wolf Won’t Work for 99% or More of Disasters

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Many preppers seem to think telling anyone, anything about your views on preparedness is a huge mistake.  They point out it might make you a target of everyone who isn’t prepared when doomsday comes. Others seem to embody the very reasons others are so tight lipped about their preps.  These are the self absorbed jackasses that state nonsense like, “My AR15 and 2,000 round are all the survival kit I will ever need”.  Such people live in a world of Hollywood B movies and fan fiction novels.  In the real world such tactics are seldom effective for a variety of … Continue reading →

Episode-376- Underrated TEOTWAWKI Skills from the Audience

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Today’s show is a follow up on Episode 371 that I did about 10 skills I felt were underrated in a big SHTF scenario.  Well you guys chimed in with a lot of great additional skills so today’s show is all about your ideas for more underrated skills. I am also running a discount special on the Members Support Brigade from now until midnight Feb. 14th 2010.  For Details Click Here Tune in today as we discuss skills like… Herbal Medicine Acupuncture and Massage for healing use Leadership and motivation First aid and medical care in general Fire prevention Plumbing … Continue reading →

Episode-240- Audience Questions for 7-20-09

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It’s Monday and time for another episode were I answer audience questions.  To day I discuss topics such as composting, debt, a credit card follow up, city vs country living, a total SHTF and more. Tune in Today as I Answer… If debt is bad what about student loan debt? Are credit cards OK if you always pay your full balance? What are the advantages/disadvantages of living in the city, small towns, suburbs, remotely, etc.? Is a total breakdown possible?  Is it probable?  What could cause it? Is cooking an important skill to learn for SHTF and daily survival? What … Continue reading →