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Lessons from 15 Years Behind the Mic – Epi-3312

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I have been podcasting for 15 years and decided now was a good time to simply discuss what podcasting itself has taught me. It’s been a wild ride, a journey of self-discovery, growth, and endless lessons. When I first started, I was armed with nothing more than a cheap MP3 recorder, doing my podcast in the car on my commute to work. But after a year and a half, I took the plunge, quit my job, and set up a proper studio. Over time, I’ve learned that podcasting is much more than just recording conversations; it’s about connecting, inspiring, and … Continue reading →

Reflections on 3000 Episodes of The Survival Podcast – Epi-3000

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Today I invite you to reflect on 3,000 episodes of The Survival Podcast with me. When I started this show almost 14 years ago now, I knew it would become something amazing. But I had no idea how amazing the journey would be or that some day I would be doing my 3,000th episode. My original plan was for this to be just another show, but this morning I thought it really was time to look back and reflect on what TSPC has become, what it has meant to so many and how grateful I am to still be here, … Continue reading →

Episode-1256- The Thanksgiving Special for 2013

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Note – You can get a full transcript of the original portion of this show here.  Many families read this and the Christmas show as part of their holidays. Today one day before the great American Holiday we stop and pause to think about what we have to be thankful for. The beginning of today’s show is new, most of it is rebroadcast of the first year I did this show. The beauty of this show is I feel it is something you can share with friends and family. The real history of Thanksgiving is actually a lot more interesting … Continue reading →

Episode-1245- The Veterans Day Show for 11-11-13

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Today is Veteran’s Day and so it is time yet again for our special Veteran’s Day edition of The Survival Podcast. I have also removed any time based references so that this version can be timeless. There is no commercial content today as the entire show is dedicated to those that serve our nation. You will notice more music in today’s show, hopefully no lawyers for Trace Atkins, Tim McGraw or Toby Keith will come after me for today’s show though I doubt it will be an issue. Additionally you will hear the song I co wrote with Gregg Yows, … Continue reading →

Episode-666- Jack Spirko on Rational Public Radio

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Right now most likely I am on the road towing a U-Haul Trailer with Max the dog and Ralf the cat in my truck.  Behind me is my wife Dorothy who has Blackie the other dog and Alice the other cat with her. We are on our final convoy to the Arkansas homestead.  So today I am re broadcasting an interview I gave to Rational Public Radio a few weeks back.  If you enjoy the interview consider subscribing to the Rational Public Radio Podcast, they have a lot of thought provoking subject matter very much in line with the themes … Continue reading →

Episode-550- 94 Listeners Tell Us What Prepping Has Done for Them

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Today is a very special milestone episode of TSP.  We have come a very long way since June of 2008 growing from one listener (me) to more than 15,000 daily downloads.  The show though isn’t about visits to the site or file downloads or metrics, it is about people.  More accurately it is about you.  For the past two months I have been asking you to call in and share your personal stories about the show, the forum and in general being of the preparedness mindset. Today we hear those calls, all of them.  The show is long today, in … Continue reading →

Episode-315- The Real Story of Veterans Day

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Much of today’s show is a re-broadcast of last year but there are some new things included.  Take time today and think about all the sacrifices made by our vet, thank a vet and expect something different at the end of today’s show. I used last years audio only because it said all that needed to be said.  To all vets out there that listen to TSP this show is especially for you, thank you for your service and thank you for the honor you so clearly demonstrate.  Thank you also for listening to TSP, that indeed is an honor … Continue reading →