The Survival Podcast

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, snow blowers, product reviews, dog training, investing, podcasting 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 … Continue reading →

Today I'm joined by CJ Killmer, host of the Dangerous History Podcast, for a hard look at where America might be headed as tensions and political violence keep rising. A lot of people compare our current divide to the Civil War, but CJ makes a strong case that's the wrong model. Instead, he points to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a messy, decades-long conflict that mixed politics, religion, and insurgency in ways that feel a lot closer to what a modern breakdown could look like. CJ knows this history inside and out. He studied the British Empire and Irish history … Continue reading →

This episode pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in modern economics, that welfare helps the poor. In reality, every dollar that enters a government program eventually ends up in corporate hands. The rich use debt to buy assets and generate tax-free income. The poor use debt to survive and never escape it. From SNAP to Medicaid, the system recycles money upward through low wages, processed food, and pharmaceutical profits. We'll break down how this loop works: taxpayers fund assistance programs, benefits go to workers whose employers rely on those subsidies, and the corporations collecting those dollars … Continue reading →

We are going to cover a variety of topics today but our lead story is going to be a coming inflection point with the government shutdown.  On Nov. 1st  SNAP Benefits (food stamps) will stop unless the government shutdown ends or the congress passes some sort of exception.  Translation, 40 million plus people will stop getting free food.  Many of these people do not see these benefits as charity at this point, rather something they are entitled to.  Additionally history has show the worse political riots (where people actually target government) occur over food. I will then present an alternative … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on globalism, money, deer meat, dogs, evac planning, rifle ammo, bitcoin, cancer, the winter season 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 →

Today Hakeem Anwar from Above Agency joins us to discuss the rising threat of Global Digital ID & The equally disturbing roll out of School Surveillance of our children. Don't miss this one, it will absolutely shock you! Hakeem Anwar, a technologist, activist, educator, and entrepreneur, currently leads a number of projects focused on the intersection of technology and personal freedom. Exiting his corporate career as a software engineer to support activist movements – he found the true power of the internet is to bring people together under one cause. After facing mass censorship and cyberattacks, he realized that free … Continue reading →

In many ways today is truly and “old school” episode of The Survival Podcast.  “The Ant and The Grasshopper” is a timeless fable that will never stop being a great story of lifestyle design.  While many listeners will have a lot of this knocked out at this point, we can all use a refresher and a bit of work on fundamentals from time to time. For new people this one is critical.  Get away from the Doomsday Mindset and the Alex Jones style hysteria and actually build redundancy into your lifestyle.  We will tech you exactly how to do that … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard the phrase, “the lowest common denominator”.  While this is an actual mathematical principle it has also become a colloquialism meaning to cater to the lowest preforming member of a given group. Today that group is the people of the United States and the performance metrics are basic intelligence, critical thinking and the ability to use logic and reason. In essence a better title for this show may be “lowering the common denominator” with the sub title of “the dumbing down of America”, but I simply feel dropping the denominator sounds better and requires more thought, and … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Gaza, dogs, knives, homesteading, prepping, taxes, foraging, 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 more likely your question will get though … Continue reading →

Lori Balue, A-CFHC, FDN-P, is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Adapt-Certified Functional Health Coach helping women and seniors over 50 lose weight, prevent disease, and reclaim their vitality. After reversing her own obesity, prediabetes, depression, asthma, allergies, and degenerative joint pain, Lori developed her signature Holistic Low Carb Method—a functional lab-guided weight loss and diabetes solution designed specifically for women over 50. She is the founder of Aging Adventurously™, a lifestyle brand and health movement for women ready to stop chasing symptoms and start living with confidence and purpose. Lori has been a featured speaker at The Whole … Continue reading →

Friends our grandfathers had is down, in this episode we built a simple 6 gun line up based on their wisdom.  Guns are something many of us like to collect and we enjoying owning more than we need by any stretch of the word.  Still whether you are a brand new gun owner or an old pro, knowing the true core guns that do the things most of us really want is a great idea. The original show was titled Episode-2454- Choosing the 6 Basic Guns that Cover 99% of What Anyone Needs and was first published on 6-6-2019. Resources … Continue reading →

So much is going on right now that the world feels like it is melting down in front of us.  No matter what anyone says or does inflation is like a plague on society.  Food is more expensive than anyone can remember.  The political tribalism is at a fevered pitch with both sides in full denial of reality.  The universities continue to churn out people with degrees that can’t actually do anything.  Jobs are being eliminated with automation and outsourcing. We have war being normalized again, like it's just another line item on the news scroll. The media keeps feeding … Continue reading →

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 →