The Survival Podcast

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on money, diet, dog training, self directed learning, solar power, parasites, gardening and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question … Continue reading →

Tune in to hear how one young man walked away from the college conveyor belt and found purpose, skills, and a paycheck in the trades. Dave Feeney is a fourth-year electrician apprentice with the IBEW, and he's got a message for anyone stuck thinking college is the only way forward. In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to get started in the trades—from structured union apprenticeships to the pay-to-play game of trade schools, and everything in between. You'll hear how Dave went from labor jobs and plumbing gigs to discovering that electrical work offered cleaner sites, better … Continue reading →

Today is one of my favorite days.  The first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis and Nicole Sauce.  Today we talk about a ton of just fun and nostalgic stuff. The things we all used to reuse that seem to have disappeared like milk crates, metal coffee cans, cable spools and more.  A bit on livestock, pests and homesteading.  Thoughts on the change in politics since the Charlie Kirk shooting and more. Resources for today's show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC … Continue reading →

Today we dig into what I see as the four types of jobs, and why understanding them matters a hell of a lot more than most people think. Every job you've ever had, or ever will have, fits into one of these categories. I don't care if you're stocking shelves at midnight, closing seven-figure deals, or launching your own company. There's a reason you're doing it, and knowing that reason tells you whether you're stuck, moving forward, or spinning your wheels. These four classes aren't about ego, degrees, or corporate ladders. They're about clarity. Class One jobs keep the lights … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on social media, resilience, the Denver steak, fitness, foraging, investing, CB radios, Self Sovereign LLMs, Bitcoin and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X … Continue reading →

Today Lettie Loo joins us to tackle something every small business owner and modern homesteader eventually runs into a mountain of chaos labeled “I'll deal with it later.” From missed deadlines and half-finished projects to digital disasters that quietly pile up in the background, she's the one people call when things fall apart. Lettie isn't just a fixer, she's a builder. With experience in legal systems, a sharp eye for streamlining, and a life grounded in homeschooling and homesteading, she brings a rare mix of strategy and sanity to people who are trying to do it all. She built her … Continue reading →

Today we take a look at a variety of stories and issues impacting us all.   Today the left is shocked that muslims reject them, Trump’s new drug deal, the banking purge in Vietnam, backlash on Trump’s H1B program, the UK is putting people in prison for X-Posts, advances in Regen Ag, advice for parents and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Turns out Islam is not a fan of LBGTQWhatTheFuckEver bans their flag and they are shocked by it – link Tump’s new drug deal, does it really mean anything, truth is we don’t know yet – link Vietnam is … Continue reading →

The truth is all of use are natural born sales people, we have something I started calling an “inner salesman” a long time ago.  Sadly for most of us, it is literally beaten out of us by the time we most need it.  In this episode I put you back in touch with your old friend and tell you how he/she can help you build a better life. The original show was titled Episode-2271- The Most Valuable Skill Most People Are Never Taught and was first published on 8-14-2018. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, community, tax scammers, fun fitness questions, dog training, foraging, knives, debates and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely … Continue reading →

Dr. Ken Berry is back on the show today. If you've been around TSP for a while, you know Ken doesn't pull punches. He was on our Expert Council for years and has always brought the heat when it comes to calling out the failures of modern healthcare. Today, we're talking about something that could literally save your life. Understanding your own bloodwork. Ken's new book, Common Sense Labs, co-written with Kim Howerton, is all about lab literacy. It shows regular folks how to read their labs without needing a PhD. Tired of hearing “everything looks fine” while you feel … Continue reading →

Today we discuss one of the most important choices you'll ever make in life: do you want to live like a cow, fat and comfortable inside the wire, or like a pig, always looking for the weak spot in the fence and willing to risk freedom? Cows get managed, herded, and eventually slaughtered, all while thinking the pasture they're in is “good enough.” Pigs, on the other hand, never stop testing the system. The moment they find a break, they're gone and in just a generation they're back to being wild. That's the metaphor for this episode, and it cuts … Continue reading →

Today we look at a ton of things happening right now and over the weekend.  More on the Charlie Kirk shooting, rules for radicals pattern recognition, the war in Ukraine, muh free speech, Europe wants WWIII, Federal Supremacy, body armor and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Just because Erica Kirk forgave doesn’t mean I have to Again I am telling you that you really need to read Rules for Radicals Trump’s new H1B Visa – the right would have loved it if Lutnick didn’t F-up the messaging The Actual EO from WhiteHouse.gov is here The Ukraine government is now … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Charlie Kirk shooting, investing in life long term, dog training, education tax deductions, ballistics vs. conspiracy idiots, computer back ups, lying with statistics and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are … Continue reading →

Today I'm joined by a guy I've known for almost 30 years. Back in the 90s I was selling and designing data centers for companies diving into the digital deep end. One of those companies was Broadcast.com, and one of my main contacts was Patrick Seaman. He was employee number one at a company that helped kick the doors open on internet streaming before most people even knew what it was. We've kept in touch ever since. And now, he's got a new book out called Streaming Wars that tells the whole story from the inside. If you've ever streamed … Continue reading →

Every species hits rough patches. But we've gone way past that. Right now, humans aren't just flailing we’re actively sabotaging ourselves. We're a species that put men on the moon and split the atom, yet we can't even agree on what a man or woman is anymore. We pretend to be enlightened while drowning in stupidity. What used to be common sense is now considered controversial. Our priorities are upside down, our institutions are crumbling, and most people are too distracted by dopamine hits and outrage culture to notice or care. This episode isn't about doom and gloom. It's a … Continue reading →

Some events divide history. 911 did it, Covid lockdowns did it and the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk did it as well. Since the tragic event Charlie’s organization has had 18,000 request for new chapters, they only had 9,000 at the time of his shooting. The giant is now awake and he’s picked up the left’s favorite play book, Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky. The left might be about to find out, that book is a play book but it was not written the left. It was writing for those not in power to take power. Today we will … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, resilience, dogs, hunting, weight loss, political violence and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will get though … Continue reading →

I am old enough to remember 3 Mile Island and the movie “The China Syndrome” and of course that means I also remember Chernobyl and Fukushima. Thing is all of these, both real world and movie alike were hyped and based on technology from the 50s and 60s. The year is 2025, modern nuclear is finally making a comeback. Tune in today as John Pugliano, Dillon Allen and I break down why it is well past time for this to occur. John Pugliano is an original member of the expert council. He is the founder and money manager at Investable … Continue reading →

I am back and what a way to come back with our First Tuesday Coffee chat with John Willis and Nicole Sauce. Today all kinds of crazy, Phillies Karen, the Media Hiding Crime and is Trump actually nuts? We also talk about the potential federal take over of Chicago, government land grabs in Tennessee, a bunch on snakes again, Alberta’s new pipeline, potential sociatial break down, a war with Venezuela and more. Resources for today's show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC … Continue reading →

This was a good show for everyone.  It was designed to help new people get off to a great start, help the seasoned prepper realize where a few things may have slipped.  It is even be a great episode to share with people who say, “why do I need to prep, nothing ever happens here anyway”.  I mean that is the first question we answer today. The original show was titled Episode-2539- 12 Basic Prepping Questions Answered and was first published on 10-28-2019. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative … Continue reading →

In this episode we took a look at the 10 key aspects of total lifestyle health and how when combined they lead not only to a great life but a highly resilient one. The original show was titled Episode-2516- Total Lifestyle Health for Modern Survival and was first published on 9-24-2019. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools … Continue reading →

Today I try to give you some ideas and projects to teach kids skills and that will help kids learn. The good news is kids actually love learning. The original show was titled Episode-2261- Getting Kids Excited About Prepping and Learning and was first published on 7-31-2018. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools and Resources ` … Continue reading →

The American people have been systematically programmed to be unable to make rational and logical decisions over many generations. This episode of TSP Rewind should hit differently than it did in 2017. Eight years later and in the post CoVid world, it can now practically be seen as a prophecy. The original show was titled Episode-2096- Decision Making with Logic and Reason and was first published on 10-10-2017. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC … Continue reading →

This episode is slightly dated as we have new tech to work with today but it is still spot on for the fundamentals of building an online business.  It was also the first time I publicly introduced the “golden trifecta of product marketing”. The original show was titled Episode-1433- Developing an Online Business and was first published on 9-24-2014. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today's episode was originally, Episode-1869- Growing Up in the Florida Swamps and Pennsylvania Woods and originally aired on September 13, 2016. The following are the original show notes from that episode Today we get a lighter show and I think we could use one.  I was happy to see this subject come in second place in the polls for September’s shows.  Those of us that grew up in the 70s and 80s may be the last generation of children who knew true freedom as children. We … Continue reading →

It has actually been more than a decade at this point since I first covered this concept in Epi-761 of the Podcast.  I talked about it a lot after that but it became clear that some of what I was saying was being misunderstood. So in 2012 I did this YouTube video about it.  Today a bit more than a decade into this we take a look at how it is playing out and what I got right and wrong.  As this is a rewind we are not three year further from the original done in 2012 and it has only become more accurate … Continue reading →

In this episode we talked about how the “paleo diet” as it is called today is more akin to the “original permaculture diet” then we may think.  If you were to time travel back to 10,000 BC and beyond what we think of as “agriculture” today all humans relied a lot on animal protein and fat.  Even more recently until only a few hundred years ago so did the majority of the world’s population. The original show was titled Episode-773- Paleoculture the Original Permaculture and was first published on 10-8-2011. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me … Continue reading →

Today we talk about a new energy solution, Trump actually goes fascist for real, the real story as to why people are pissed about Cracker Barrel, the future of AI development and use, a totally unconstitutional EO from Trump & more. Join Me Today to Discuss…. AI Course and TSP 25 Workshop Reminder A not so new, new energy idea, will it work or is it more vapor ware –Video Link – Exowatt Solutions People are not pissed about the Cracker Barrel logo it was just “the final straw” The left seems awfully quiet about Trump doing something that is … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, underrated beef cuts, permaculture, nuclear power, taxes, road rash and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will … Continue reading →

Today we're diving into the underground world of medicinal mushrooms with Olga from Mushroom Mountain. Olga grew up foraging mushrooms in the forests of Bosnia and Hercegovina, learning from her grandparents which ones to eat, which to toss, and how to live with the land instead of just on it. These days, she runs Mushroom Mountain, a powerhouse operation producing spawn for edible and medicinal varieties, plus mushroom extracts and honeys under the Mycomatrix label. But that's just scratching the surface. Olga also leads a wild mushroom food safety certification program that's FDA-endorsed and accepted by seven states so far. … Continue reading →

The earliest known use of the saying, “may you live in interesting times” is from the early 20th century. A 1936 speech by Sir Austen Chamberlain (brother of Neville Chamberlain) is often cited. He claimed it was an old Chinese curse, but he probably picked it up secondhand. Later, during the mid-20th century, it spread widely in English writing and speeches, particularly in political and diplomatic contexts.  Well no matter the real origin as we will see today it can indeed be a curse. Today who pays for protest damages and who should, Trumps 180 on Ukraine security guarantees, republicans … Continue reading →

Today we talk about 4 ways Bitcoin matches traditional wealth building with centuries of history behind them.  Then we will talk about why Ukraine is going to give up territory and Putin is going to accept US Troops in Ukraine. We then move on to why the US is absolutely F'd due to school bonds, a way to protest accountability with funded protests, the two income family making a comeback, the return of the cowardly Texas democrats and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Workshop GPT Course Bitcoin Provides 4 Ways to Wealth – link Trading with your future self … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on tariffs, fitness, allergic reactions, medicinal herbs, dog training, scout rifles, AI bias, what men want in a wife and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes … Continue reading →

Kevin Fitzgerald has been a TSPC community member since the Jetta days and has been running a small mushroom business for 10 years.  He joins us today to talk about growing mushrooms for food and medicine in small indoor spaces. Join Me Today to Discuss… What substrate to grow on Sterile technique using low tech substrate How to prepare food for mushrooms Building a Martha tent for minimum cost The berst types of mushrooms to grow for beginners Creating the right environment to grow mushrooms Minimum tech for spawn production with liquid culture syringes How to add mushrooms to a … Continue reading →

Tune in today as we discuss the quiet revolution happening in retirement and institutional investing. The old rules are breaking down, and the traditional 60/40 portfolio is no longer a guaranteed path to a secure retirement. Inflation is eating away at savings, bonds are offering poor yields, and a handful of tech stocks are propping up the major indexes. This is not just a problem for you and your IRA; it’s a crisis for the biggest pools of capital in the world, from city pension funds to university endowments. They're all facing the same cold, hard reality: their old playbooks … Continue reading →

It’s Monday so let’s examine some current events from a prepper and pragmatic view point. Bitcoin is about to “uncork”, Trump is making peace & trade deals, Fort Worth just ditched DEI, we now have reverse tariffs and more. Join Me Today To Discuss… The AI Course Round Two Goes on Sale on Sept. 8th – preregister The TSP-25 Workshop goes on sale on Sept. 13th at 9:00 AM CST – more info BTC is drying up on the OTC Trading Desks – link Jack Dorsey is dropping a new BTC American Made Mining Chip this Week – link Looking … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on America 1st becoming America last, shoulder sprains, meat cuts, making cheese, open source software, dog training, gerrymandering and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it … Continue reading →

Matt McInnis is a co-founder of North Spore. He joins us today to discuss mushroom cultivation as a great year-round source of food and medicine. And how mushrooms can provide high protein food, be grown indoors or outdoors in small spaces. Matt has been leading the creative vision and strategy of North Spore for over eleven years, producing engaging and informative video content for North Spore’s YouTube channel and Substack while leading a team of other content producers and running the business with his two co-founders. Matt is passionate about sharing his love for mushrooms with others, and inspiring them … Continue reading →

Today John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As will be typical you just don't know what will pop up in this episode. We will discuss a variety of current events, homestead and entrepreneurial topics. And of course take questions and comments from the live stream in real time. This time we dug into snakes for about first 30 minutes, then all the crazy violence going on, some Texas political news and as always a variety of homestead topics. Resources for today's show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join … Continue reading →

Today we take a look around at some of our current idiocy.  The Texas democrats are going to lose a vote, so they ran away, again.  Jasmine Crocket will likely have her seat eliminated.  Will anyone care?  A new way to see tariffs and why both sides are full of crap about them.  Are we in danger of needing and internet access ID?  More stupid from the “economic experts” about Bitcoin.  Then I finish with a very deep question, who will you become in the next ten years? Join Me Today to Discuss… The Texas Dems ran away, again, Abbot … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Fed, bitcoin, night vision, meat, permaculture stone lines, investing, dogs, snakes, fishing and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely … Continue reading →

John Pugliano is an original member of the expert council.  He is the founder and money manager at Investable Wealth and is the host of the Wealthsteading Podcast.  He has over 40 years investing experience and has had a circuitous career including serving in the military, international industrial sales and entrepreneurship. He's a father of 6 and grandfather of 12. John joins us today to discuss why he feels that classic retirement is a modern unnatural invention that is yet another control mechanism on society.  Don’t worry you can still enjoy your “golden years”. Join Us Today as we Discuss… … Continue reading →

There are many ways to make compost but they fall into three primary methods with many overlapping on some levels.  But from a macro level almost all compost can be defined as being one of three methods… High Turn Thermophilic Composting – Regular turns, fast finish, what most people make Static Pile Composting – No turns, long duration, super high microbe product Macrofauna Composting – Using animals like worms, black solider fly etc. or even chickens/ducks Again there is over lap, for instance we intentionally add worms to Bioractors after the very short initial thermo cycle ends, but it is … Continue reading →

Today we are going to dig into a myrid of topics and current events.  First we will start out with the new trade deal with the EU and what it means.  But more we will talk about what it signals is about to happen next.  Then we move on to the “next Epstein conspiracy” that will be created by it.  After that we will dig into a new partnership between Samsung and Tesla I told you was coming during our last “Coffee Chat” with John and Nicole. Then I am going to tell you a bit about why we may … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on a domestic coup, tax law, solar power, electrolytes, books on guns & hunting, foraging primrose, building a business website and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure … Continue reading →

Today I welcome Matt the Libertarian Book Designer to discuss the Amazon KDP Program.  I found Matt when my book soft copies got butchered during my push to get my book published this spring.   He reached out and said, “I can have it fixed in less than a week”, which he then did. Wanting to repay his kindness I asked him to come on TPSC and talk about his business and how programs like KDB can benefit this audience.  Publishing a book today is easier than ever but trust me it is also harder than most people think.  With a … Continue reading →

Many years ago, I can’t say exactly when but it would have been in the “Jetta Days”, when I still worked a full time job and was running a “regular company”.  So it had to be prior to 2010, I did a podcast on homesteading and said something akin to this…. The modern homesteading movement is here to stay.  Many are comparing it to the quickly passing back to the land movements of various flavors of the 30s, 50s and 70s but this time is different. This time it won’t stop it will have decades or more of growth behind … Continue reading →

Today I answer and respond to a variety of topics from you guys via email and social media. Today we talk Stable Coins, Bitcoin, CBDCs, education, investing, gun regulations, trade deals, AI, trading with your future self and more. Join Me Today as I Respond to Your Questions and Comments On… Is the GENIUS Act actually a CBDC and what are the Clarity Act and CBDC Acts Clarity Act Explained Anti CBDC Act Explained When should you sell your Bitcoin to get more Bitcoin, almost never BUT may be But I want to buy a land/a house, what about that? … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Trump’s betrayal of his base, cheese making, heat injuries, radios, bitcoin, solar power, AI and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more … Continue reading →

Can you afford to defend yourself? Not physically. Financially. That's the question most folks never even consider. You train, you carry, you know the law. But what happens after the smoke clears? The cops show up, someone's dead or bleeding, and now you’re not the guy who stopped a crime. You’re the guy at the center of a crime scene. My guest today is Ken Hardy. He's a former cop, a guy who's spent years in law enforcement, out on the water as a charter captain, and in classrooms teaching people how to handle firearms the right way. These days, … Continue reading →

Bitcoin recently hit an all time high over 122,000 dollars and now has fallen to about 118,000 as I write this.  Long gone are the days of 300, 600, 6,000 or even 25,000 dollar Bitcoin, but you know what hasn’t changed, unit bias bullshit!  I heard it so many times over the years, “I wish I would have listened earlier but I missed the opportunity” and I have always responded with “no you didn’t miss it, you are missing it right now” and that too has not changed. Unit bias is where a person says “but I will never even … Continue reading →