The Survival Podcast

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 →

Today we examine 10 technologies that anyone can use, build on and develop products and services with.  Or they can be used in your own live to simply live a better life if times get tough of even if they don’t.  9 of the ten are what many would call “low tech solutions” but a lot of high technology techniques can be used with them for automation and improved results. The world is changing in what we can call “The Synthesis Age”.  A time when technological innovation is moving at a parabolic rate up.  Tech like Artificial Intelligence, automation, biotechnology, … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Epstein files, tax deductible guns, fitness, herbs, bitcoin, cooking, hail storms, mushrooms 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 →

Today Geoff Lawton returns to TSPC as part of our meet the expert council series. We will talk about Permaculture design and how new tools like AI are changing things for the better in the modern day. The power of podcasting for community building, rehabilitating deserts, new nursery techniques for tree propagation 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 Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools … Continue reading →

Today I welcome Michael Mercer to the show to discuss a powerful innovation in personal defense that addresses a growing concern for many Americans. Michael is a retired police officer with over 30 years of experience and the founder of F3Defense, a company that developed the world's only patented vehicle-mounted pepper spray system. We're seeing more incidents where people are attacked in or around their vehicles. Protestors block roads. Mobs surround cars. Sometimes these situations turn violent. Most of my audience is armed, but no one wants to use deadly force if it can be avoided. I've always recommended pepper … Continue reading →

Today we're going to look at something every builder, creator, or doer runs into. Pushback from all directions: friends, family, customers, even total strangers. Sometimes it's subtle. Sometimes it's loud. And a lot of the time it comes from people who genuinely care about you but have no clue what you're really working on. Add in pressure from the market or audience, and it gets messy fast. It can be hard to tell what's worth listening to and what needs to be ignored completely. Friction isn't always bad. Sometimes it exposes weak spots you should tighten up. But a lot … Continue reading →

Today Sonny Puzikas joins us to discuss what he calls, “bringing back the culture of a man”. I have known Sonny a long time and I am excited to bring him on today to discuss the principles, discipline, and internal strength that define true masculinity, especially in contrast to what modern culture often promotes. Born in Soviet-era Lithuania in 1969, Sonny began his martial journey at the age of six, training in styles like Kyokushinkai, Judo, and boxing. He later served in a Soviet special forces unit, an experience that shaped his understanding of violence, leadership, and personal responsibility. After … 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. 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 Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend … Continue reading →

In this episode, I walk you through eight of the biggest economic and technological shifts that are already in motion and will reshape everything by 2035. These aren't pie-in-the-sky predictions or sci-fi dreams. These are real trends you can see unfolding right now if you're paying attention. And more importantly, they're not just about what’s coming—they're about what you can do. Every disruption brings opportunity, if you're ready to move. This episode is focused on how these shifts affect you directly. Not from a policy angle, not from a Wall Street analyst perspective, but from the ground level where you … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign wars, the TOR browser, real estate, IRAs, fitness, wild foraging, carry gun ammo, bitcoin for mortgage loans 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 →

Expert council member Chris Rossini from the Ron Paul Liberty Report joins us today as part of the “Meet Your Expert Council Series” we have been doing. We will talk about the first half year of the Trump administration. The good the bad and the ugly along with what both of us think comes next. Join Chris and I today as we Discuss… Trumps start looked great but then fizzled out The current state of war in Iran and Ukraine Trump’s cabinet picks, the good and the bad How tariffs have been used so far, the potential fall out and … Continue reading →

Ever feel like you’re being hustled, but you don’t quite have the ammo to call bullshit on the spot? That's exactly what this episode is about. Whether it’s a dealership trying to upsell a $300 mystery fluid, a dentist pushing three surprise fillings, or a roofer claiming your whole system's about to collapse, most of us have been there. You don't know enough to fight back confidently, so you either cave or walk away pissed off, still unsure. I'm not here to rant. I'm here to give you a tool.  In this episode, I introduce the CRIT method. It's a … Continue reading →

Today I answer and respond to a variety of topics from you guys via email and social media. We have a big mix of stuff today, some really good news, some not so great news, bitcoin questions, gardening and composting questions and more. Join Me Today as I Respond to Your Questions and Comments On… The Orangeman done went and bombed Iraq, what happens next? Governor Abbott vetoed a bill no one thought he would and it is a damn good veto – link The Stable Coin Bill is law, (aka GENIUS Act) and now it will begin to produce … Continue reading →

In this episode I was joined by Dave Whitinger is the founder of many websites, most notably DavesGarden.com and AllThingsPlants.com.  Thousands of gardeners around the world use his websites for researching gardening information. Dave is widely recognized as a leading figure in the online world of gardening. He's the current president of his local master gardener association and lives a mostly self-reliant existence with his family on 90 acres in East Texas. He joins us today to discuss the history of Dave's Garden and his new and dramatically improved website, All Things Plants. We will also be discussing gardening, farming, self … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign wars, business vehicles, riots and civil unrest, septic systems, whiskey history, 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 … Continue reading →

Today we continue our “Meet Your Expert Council Series” and welcome my good friend Joel Ryals to TSPC. Joel is a combat veteran, a family man, and a highly respected authority in both dog training & protection dogs. He's not just someone who trains dogs, he breeds and builds reliable, loyal canine protectors from the ground up. Our dog Belle is a perfect example of that, she is an amazing girl, that we got from Joel as a pup. Whether you’re looking to safeguard your home or simply want to understand what makes protection dogs different from typical pets, Joel … Continue reading →

Most people get fired up about problems without ever asking if what they are looking at is actually the problem or just a symptom of something deeper. It is easier to get mad at what is visible than to trace it back to the cause. But if you are always treating symptoms, all you are really doing is staying sick in a slightly more comfortable way. In this episode, I walk through three examples that almost everyone is familiar with. Healthcare, college, and housing. These are not the only places this shows up, they are just easy to see. The … Continue reading →

People love to say they've got a great idea, how it's going to change everything, make them rich, or finally set them free. The problem is, most of them never do a damn thing with it. They talk, they plan, they wait, and nothing happens.  I've had great ideas too. One could've made real money. I did nothing with it. That's not a lesson, it's a warning. An idea without action is worthless. Worse, it becomes life cancer, the habit of telling yourself you'll get to it someday. That habit stacks up. It drags down your personal life, then leaks … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government promises, tax strategy, physical fitness, a summer stock sell off, foraging elderberry, the “No Kings” protests 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 →

Join Expert Council Member Ryan Steva and I today to discuss the common pitfalls that can derail your homesteading journey before it even gets going. Ryan is a professional homestead consultant with boots-on-the-ground experience helping people turn raw land into thriving, resilient systems. He's been through it all—personally and professionally—and today he's sharing hard-won lessons from both sides of the fence. We dig into why people burn out, what causes projects to stall, and how things like perfectionism or overcommitting can sabotage even the best intentions. From water flow to workflow, we'll unpack how subtle design decisions can make or … Continue reading →

Today we talk about the LA riots and how they are already spreading to other cities.  Of course this is all 100% coordinated centrally planned.  We will talk about what “nothing stops this train” really means and why it is not a good thing. Then what you can do about all this as to building a better future for yourself and end with a harsh dose of reality.  Today’s episode is not for the feint of heart, those clinging to denial or anyone who wants someone else to fix their problems.  In many ways this will be a “vintage TSPC … Continue reading →

Today we're diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in the self-reliance toolbox: growing mushrooms at home. Not some niche hobby, not some weird hippie project, but a legitimate food production system you can run in your kitchen, spare room, or even a closet. Fast results, scalable, cheap to start, and packed with benefits most people never even think about. We're talking about a complete protein that grows on trash, in small spaces, with little more than humidity, light, and time. Mushrooms like oyster and lion's mane can replace grocery store purchases and even mimic the flavors … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government waste, GPS fencing, foraging edible plants, cooking, insurance, becoming a recognized expert 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 →

Joe Alton, MD is an actively-licensed physician, medical preparedness advocate, and retired Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Life fellow of the American College of OB/GYN. Amy Alton, ARNP, CNM is an actively-licensed advanced practice nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. Together, they are the NY Times/Amazon bestselling authors of various books, including the Book Excellence Award winners: The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide For When Help Is NOT On The Way, Alton's Antibiotics and Infectious Disease, and other books. They have also been contributors to magazines in the survival, homesteading, and preparedness genre. Their website at … 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. 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 Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend … Continue reading →