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Episode-629- Paul Wheaton on the Elimination of Irrigation

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Yes you read the title correctly, elimination, not alternative, not creative, elimination.    Can irrigation truly be eliminated?  In my view absolutely, at least in many instances and one of our all time most popular guests Paul Wheaton returns to TSP to discuss exactly how to do it. Join us today as we discuss swales, key line systems, terraces, hugelkultur, and over a dozen other ways plants get water in natural systems. Irrigation is one of the most costly components of modern agriculture, it is also depleting one of most precious life giving resources, water.  Yet think about it, there are … Continue reading →

Episode-528- Listener Feedback 10-11-10

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Today we have a great show with your questions about privatization of water rights, the growing influence of the BRIC and MAVINS nations, converting from grid tied solar to battery back up and more. Join me today as we discuss… How long does it take for a crop shortage to effect global pricing 10 Signs the US is losing our influence around the world and at home Can you actually be better off in a city during tough times Now the GMO silk worm, what is next for GMOs A story of how prepping for two teachers held a friend … Continue reading →

Episode-497- Call in Friday 8-20-10

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While I am off to Florida (hope the oil ain’t bad for me) to lay my butt on a beach for a few days on a real vacation this time I didn’t want you to be with out a Friday show.  So kick back tune in and listen to some great questions from the audience today.  The last question of the day was difficult to answer and not really a “survival question” in the way we think of but I think many people out there needed to hear it.  I hope it leave you with something special to think of … 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-373- News Events from Listeners

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Rather than a typical listener question show today I decided to bring together 5 news events that were sent in by various listeners.  The first one is not that obvious as to why it applies to the other four but I bring them all together at the end.  We also bring in a recent 5 minute speech from Congressmen Ron Paul today. Join me today as we discuss… Azle Texas is out of water due to a single line breaking and needs help from 15 cities to fix it. – (Link to the source story) Social Security and Medicare are … 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-296- Listener Questions for 10-13-09

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Because I have a large backlog of questions and failing voice due to some type of common crud going around (I don’t think it is the swine flu, but who knows) I decided to do back to back listener questions shows this week. Also please help nominate TSP for the Podcast of the Year Awards, learn more here. Tune in today as I answer… What is UNA and how can it save you money on prescription drugs What knots should you make part of your basic skill set Buying a first shotgun, Remington 870 or Benneli Vinci -“back problems” are … Continue reading →

Episode-295- Listener Questions for 10-12-09

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Back to our Monday tradition of listen questions.  I have a pretty big question back log at this point so if you question isn’t answered hold tight I will get to you eventually.    Tune in today as we dissect a lot of questions on debt, look at vehicle choices and talk more about civil unrest and its’ consequences. Tune in today as I answer… Is back yard desalination a feasible solution for irrigation What are the odds of gold and silver ever being confiscated Would LEOs be likely to follow orders in a gun grab or would they “keep their … Continue reading →

Episode-233- Listener Questions 7-08-09

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Today I am broadcasting live from the BOL and will answer questions about I answer questions about water storage and harvesting, storing diesel fuel, raising bees, bugging out, indoor gardening, power outages and more with an upload and posting assist from Starbucks and their awesome wireless hot spots. As you may already know we were delayed in our return from Arkansas due to a break down.  When I got to the hot spot last night to update everyone and get all my mail there were a ton of new questions.  So not having the time to do any research I … Continue reading →

Episode-199- Methods of Rain Water Harvesting

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Today’s show expands on last weeks first show about Permaculture Zones and Layers (Episode 196)  by discussing different methods to harvest and conserve water.  Today’s link section includes some of the best resources i have ever featured on a shows subject matter, I encourage you to check them all out. Tune in today to hear, Why you don’t have to want to save the planet to benifit highly from water conservation Thoughts on rain barrels and getting water closer to where you plan to use it Thoughts on moving from barrels to underground cisterns or tanks Rain chains a much … Continue reading →