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Episode-493- Listener Feedback 8-16-10

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It is Monday and I am back with another round of your feedback, suggestions, article and questions.  To send in feedback for a show like this one just email jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com and you might here your question or comment on the air. Join me today as we discuss… Can you make money doing solar “farming” on cheap waste land A real world account on the importance of back up documentation Brought to us by GMO the glow in the dark pig and other wonderful ideas When you build a solar system at home do you think beyond ROI and … Continue reading →

Episode-437- The Road to Individual Energy Independence

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Today we discuss “alternative energy”, not always “green energy” as a path to energy independence.  Like many topics that involve “independence” it is not an all or nothing concept, unlike death, independence does come in degrees.  So what we cover today ranges from initial baby steps to full tilt off grid life. Join me today as we discuss… The why’s behind the quest energy independence Alternative vs. green energy Polar bears vs. practicality Peak oil?   May be.  Peak expense?  Inevitable. Taxation Disaster Liberty Steps on the route to independence Start with efficiency Identify reality (lights aren’t that big a deal) … Continue reading →

Episode-419- Feedback, Articles and Commentary for 4-19-10

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I am going to try to start making the feedback shows more engaging with a lot of different sources.  So today we have your questions by email, your feedback by phone, some interesting news stories and even some audio off of Youtube on money creation to help answer one of your questions. Join me today as we discuss… What about making your own solar panels Should a young grad buy land even if they are not ready to build How do you set priorities and “pull it all together” Exactly how is money created by “lending it into existence” CITI … Continue reading →

Episode-409- The Value of Rural Land

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Today we do sort of a two part show.  I start out with a bit of commentary of a few stories, two actually related to land values and dependence on city based economies.  I then move onto todays main subject, the value of rural land.  I will also cover a lot of buying and negociating advice and give you some actual market prices of what is available right now. Join me today as we discuss… A great post and video on ITS Tactical Marlin Firearms is closing their North Haven, CT plant Detroit is dying and the lesson we learn … Continue reading →

Episode-357- Call in Friday 1-15-10

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Today we do our second edition of call in Friday where I take listener calls and comments on the air.  To call in an leave your own question for me just dial 866-65-THINK and leave a message and you might hear yourself on the air. Join me today as we discuss Where to find chickens for your homestead How many eggs does an average hen lay What protection do chickens need in winter What about filtering water during a city water contamination What is a good book for your BOB If you are buying your first two guns, should both … Continue reading →

Episode-346- Listener Questions and Events for 12-30-09

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Well after yesterdays technology failure I redid the show for today from the home office.  Join me today as we discuss concepts such as mass production solar power, permaculture, our incompetent TSA, Monsanto and more. Tune in today as we discuss… Mass produced snap together solar power is on the way Get ready to remove your underwear at the airport (virtually anyway) TSA leaked its’ secrete screening processes How do you find land that is usable and affordable and not to far away Can you freeze dry food at home What do I think of Tom Brown’s Tracker Knife and … Continue reading →

Episode-345- An Interview with Christopher Nyerges

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Join me today as I interview Christopher Nyerges from the editorial staff of Wilderness Way Magazine.  Christopher is also the author of quite a few books and a wealth of knowledge on gardening, permaculture, botany, alternative energy, wilderness survival skills and more. Note of Correction – In today’s show I mention a 5000 year old food forest, that was an error it was a 2000 year old forest.  I apologize for the misstatement and a link to the Youtube video is in today’s show notes. Join me today as we discuss… Christopher’s new book, The Self Sufficient Home How to … Continue reading →

Episode-339- Listener Feedback for 12-17-09

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I am in the home office today please forgive my voice which is strained for some reason today.  We discuss topics today that include tolerance for others, gaining independence, gun ownership in the UK, community supported agriculture and more. Tune in today as we discuss… Feedback from two listeners on how they are living that better life What is libertarianism – it isn’t really a system of government but self governance Choosing between installing utility lines and living off grid with new construction Should you have a gun safe at a BOL Growing in containers on a boat What is … Continue reading →

Episode-323- Listener Questions 11-23-03

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It is Monday and time for another round or listener questions.  We have some really great and honestly a few tough ones today.  Today we have questions on gun storage, military life, careers, education, wind and solar, cooking and more. Tune in to hear my answers to these questions… Should you put guns away in long term storage if so how? Where can you get detailed plans for small scale solar and wind? If I am making biltong in a humid climate do I need one of those boxes with a light bulb? What are the best cuts of meat … Continue reading →

Episode-321- Personal Energy Independence and Gun Rights

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I am doing a bit of a change up today, first I am going to read an email from a listener about how his family’s life has changed due to TSP, then an article I wrote many years ago about a gun I have carried for almost three decades and then move on to today’s main topic energy independence. PLEASE REMEMBER to vote for us in the General Category of the Podcast Awards, you can vote once a day until Nov. 31st. Tune in Today to Hear… What TSP has meant to one family My story of an old Marlin … Continue reading →