The Survival Podcast

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Bitcoin, politics, urban foraging, health, meat rabbits, shagbark hickory syrup, investing, biochar 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 … Continue reading →

Peter Quinones is the host of the “The Peter Quinones Show” which was formally known as “Free Man Beyond the Wall”.  If you don’t listen to Peter but he seems familiar to you it may be because he was one of the founding members of the “Unloose the Goose” group.  A sort of podcasting supergroup I helped found back in 2020. Peter reached out to me on Facebook about coming on the air to discuss “community organizing” from an liberty view point.  I think this may merge quite well with my prior shows like Rules for Radicals for the Right … Continue reading →

We are just a few days from Valentines day.  For me that is when I want most of my seeds started for spring set out.  I use that date as a cut off because I tend to set my plants out starting about March 15th.  This is also the time of year when my inbox starts to heat up with questions about the coming garden season and one topic always exceeds all others.  No not which variety of tomato to plant, not which fertility aid to use or what to use for mulch.  No the number one question is always … Continue reading →

Pretty much every year I do a show like this where I go into 10-12 things I am going to try growing this year that I have never grown before.  Thing is after decades of doing that I really don’t have a list of that many this year, that I have never grown before anyway.  I do have a few I will share today. The big thing though is my core crops, at least many of them came from this annual exercise.  Examples include Ping Tung Eggplant, Tromboncino Squash, Snake Beans and Safflower all became standard crops by starting out … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, rental property, cooking, silver pricing, dogs, high end handguns, 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 … Continue reading →

Zack Farr is a third generation Florida farmer who watched working land get chewed up and paved over while everyone pretended it was progress. Instead of cashing out, he walked away from a corporate job and went back home to try to make land pay again. That path led him somewhere unexpected, burned citrus piles, stubborn plants, and eventually biochar. In this episode we dig into what biochar actually is, why it works, and how turning wood waste into carbon can rebuild soil, clean water, and keep land in production. Zack tells the real story, not theory, not grant buzzwords. … Continue reading →

Today two of my favorite people, John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our First Tuesday Coffee Chat. Today we talk about some current events and news stories but mostly dig into the recent ice storms and what prepping should be done for such events. We talked about the things you need to get though winter storms including the 4 simple preps that would save 90% of people, 90% of the problems.  I learned about an 1800s cook book that I bought right in the middle of the episode.  We even talked a bit about the recent shooting in … Continue reading →

Is it the best of times or is it the worst of times?  Perhaps it is just the dumbest of times?  I mean just look around you and ask yourself how we got here.  Just five and half years ago over half of America was hiding from the flu while building forts out of toilet paper and bottled water.  They were also chanting death cult slogans like, “stay at home, save lives” and “my mask protects me and your mask protects me” all while shoving untested vaccines into their bodies. Eventually that stupidity ended but today’s stupidity looks far worse … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on checks and balances, dog training, athletic footwear, solar power, foraging, mortgages 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 →

SPECIAL NOTICE – The intro to this episode may seem a bit “off” as it is a rewind of a rewind.  I am stuck in Vegas so this is the best I can do for today and tomorrow.   For more info on that, see this link. I was going to call this show “14 Rules for Being a Modern Survivalist” but I realized that would violate my survival tenet that reads… “Your personal philosophy is more important for you than mine! You are the master of your own life and if you don't agree with my views, great, define, understand … Continue reading →

SPECIAL NOTICE – The intro to this episode may seem a bit “off” as it is a rewind of a rewind.  I am stuck in Vegas so this is the best I can do for today and tomorrow.   For more info on that, see this link. 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. … Continue reading →

On this episode of The Survival Podcast, I was joined by Geoff Lawton, a familiar face and esteemed member of our expert council. Geoff, a renowned figure in the world of permaculture and regenerative design, brings with him over four decades of experience and a profound commitment to sustainable agriculture and self-sufficient communities. As the founder of the Permaculture Research Institute, Geoff has been an invaluable resource for our audience, sharing his wealth of knowledge and expertise. His previous appearances on the show have provided invaluable insights and practical advice on topics ranging from restoring degraded lands to establishing resilient food … Continue reading →

Well the truth is these are 10 life skills we should be teaching every child and many adults who never learned. them.  I have done shows like this before but I want to come at it from a slightly different angle today.  More along the lines of the process behind the skills.  In other words you can teach someone to cook but showing them how a stove and a knife works and giving them recipes.  That is basic technique teaching. Of you can teach the process and theory behind cooking and a person can then create meals on the fly … Continue reading →

Sadly a component of the “sovereign citizen movement” have actually ruined the word, “sovereign citizen”.  While many in the movement are peaceful and tend to operate via turning the state unto itself via the courts, enough idiots have committed acts of violence under the phrase to widely ruin what it was supposed to mean. However, as so often is the case that which is ruined often leads to that which is better.  In this case I think the term “sovereign human” is a much better term.  Citizen denotes a state, and a state denotes control.  But no matter our state … Continue reading →

This episode was a back to basics show. Simple stuff that we all need reminding about day to day in order to stay sharp. This is also the exact type of information to give to people new to prepping, especially the totally unprepared that “don't get it”. We all have fiends like that right? So many people seem to believe you are either some sort of “extreme doomsday prepper” or you are just normal.  I say that the way most people not normal.  I am talking about adults here and adults should be first and foremost responsible.  Responsible first for … Continue reading →

Today we are going to talk about one of the primary support planks that need to be in place for real modern survival living.  It won’t be about storing food, the right guns, getting defense training or securing your property.  All of those are incredibly important and there is a ton more that is important as well.  That said, what is the primary leverage we use to get these things and many others done?  The answer is money. Money is a symbol for energy, that is what it really represents, whether human labor, natural energetic systems or man made automation, … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Greenland, dogs, guns, eye infections, homestead automation, investing, 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 about 100X more likely your question will get … Continue reading →

Andrew Reed joins us today to discuss building soil, food, and self-sufficiency with low tech mushroom cultivation. Andrew is a fungal geneticist, educator, and founder of Mossy Creek Mushrooms in East Tennessee, where he runs one of the most diverse independent culture libraries in North America. His work centers on practical, scalable mycology—using mushrooms to build soil, strengthen food systems, reduce waste streams, and empower small growers with simple, repeatable methods that actually work in the real world. A lifelong naturalist with a background in microbiology and ecological systems, Andrew specializes in strain development and selective breeding of gourmet and … Continue reading →

Today we discuss a concept that is very old to me merged with a term that is brand new to me.  It is called Rebel Canning.  Rebel Canners are communities of people using traditional canning methods that gasp, ignore many recommendations by the USDA for canning.  These people however are not adult children.  The spirit in these groups is not I won’t do what you say simply because I want to be a rebel.  More I am a rebel because I can think for myself and your rules do not really make sense at all. But how could the USDA … Continue reading →

Right now all the talk in the media is about a woman who was shot in her vehicle by an ICE agent.  Most of the talk is of course retarded and angled to support the left’s claim that ICE murdered a woman in cold blood.  But what really happened, that is just one thing we will look at today.  We will also revisit the new food pyramid we discussed on Thursday and the left’s predictable reaction to it, but what is the real source of anger about it?  Also quietly last month the USDA reallocated almost 700 million dollars to … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Venezuela, dog training, 2026 goals, tax strategy, liquid bitcoin, plant propagation, the new food guidance from the FDA 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 →

Over the holiday break I got out and did a bit of fishing for a variety of things but mainly just some bullhead catfish to add to my back yard ponds.  I also started to reorganize my gear after a recent surf trip and as part of my winter routine.  Then on top if it had a text conversation with a good friend about fishing.  Turns out the guy is a huge fan of catfish so I was giving him some advice on using things like range cubes for chum.  He didn’t know what range cubes were so I texted … Continue reading →

Today two of my favorite people, John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our First Tuesday Coffee Chat. Today we talk about some current events and news stories, some entrepreneurial topics and of course some stuff on homesteading and a few other topics. You know we are going to hit on some of the crazy current events. The US snatching Maduro out of Venezuela. The Somali Daycare scams and the end of Tim Waltz due to it. Are we really going to take over Greenland? Will the war in Ukraine ever end and more. Sponsors of the Day Join … Continue reading →

This is one of the laws of life in my new book which is almost done being written.  The law itself sounds simple and brutal but trust me as you will see today it isn’t really either, at least in the way it may appear to be.  While we will discuss physical conflict today, this law is more applicable to the office, the board room or in family arguments then on the mean streets. You see all “conflict” is a form of a fight and all fights should follow certain principles.  The first of which is the principle of non … Continue reading →

Most of today's show is a recreation of 2008’s Christmas special. Today we pause and take a moment to reflect on Christmas and how it has become the Holiday we celebrate today. Many American's have no idea just how Christmas became unique here in America, the role it played in bringing our nation together after two wars of independence and the civil war. Christmas is special and a time to pause and reflect. Christmas is indeed a special time of year, today I will cover many aspects of it that may make this Christmas just a bit more special. Tune … Continue reading →

I woke up today and did my normal morning stuff.  I then jumped on social media to sound the last alarm about the AI course going on sale today.  I made the mistake of actually reading some of the posts on X.  Here is something you guys do not know.  While I have appeared to be “active” on X lately it has mostly just been cut and past of show announcements and such.  Very much a post and ghost approach. I have been engaged in a program to improve myself a bit.  You are never too old and never too … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the the military, eyesight issues, training dogs, first deer rifles, foraging thistle and teasel, the FishBrain app 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 →

Today Chef Ken Daniels returns to TSPC to talk about making Christmas Dinner.  After our show on Thanksgiving dinner quite a few requested this show, so at TSPC we try to give you what you ask for as often as we can.  As we already covered turkey and you cook a turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas the same way, we will not talk turkey today. Instead we will talk about other options for a main course.  How about say a standing rib roast, a leg of lamb, an amazing ham or even a Christmas Goose?  We will get into all … Continue reading →

It is that time again.  We may still be nine days from Christmas and have a lot of winter in front of us but spring will come before you know it.   In much of the country seeds should be started indoors some time between Feb 1st and the end of that month.  Folks I know it will sound crazy but February 2026 is just barely more than a month away. Now is the time to evaluate the equipment you have and upgrade or add the things you want in your system this year.  Select varieties of seeds to grow and … Continue reading →

Recently I posted and advertisement for guns on Facebook and X it was from 1972.  Featuring things like a Remington 1100 for 144 dollars and a Marlin 30-30 for 80 bucks.   A few people who I do applaud for doing the math pointed out that things like the Mossberg pump at 64 bucks was actually a little more expensive in 72 vs. today if measured against CPI inflation. Again I applaud anyone for doing math but OF COURSE IT TRACKS WITH INFLATION.  Yes, inflation tracks with inflation, shocking!  Seriously what actually matters is real cost, not dollar cost.  The dollar … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions the economy, taxes, rifles & optics, health, small scale wind energy, end of life planning, business motivation 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 … Continue reading →

Jeff and Rose Burkinshaw along their 5 girls have been homesteading off-grid for the better part of 20 years. They share their adventures on the Gridlessness  youtube channel and Jeff recently launched his book “Gridlessness- Finding Freedom Off-Grid”. From the suburbs to the city, they’ve built an abundant life off-grid from the ground up. Jeff’s new book divulges all the details of family life, finances, and the gritty work, mistakes and eventual mastery of life in the wilderness. Join Us Today to Discuss… How Jeff’s family started down the path to an off-grid homestead What motivated Jeff’s family to take … Continue reading →

Let me ask you a question, do you really feel future generations will know anything approaching the freedoms we still have today?  Do you think even the freedom that children had in say 1985 will ever be restored?  Have you ever considered the progression of the loss of freedom in this nation? I am talking going way, way back.  It was said of the Native Americans prior to the founding of our nation that “never have there ever been a people who were so free”.  While a valid point, it isn't exactly true, as many such people were as free … Continue reading →

Many people come to preparedness from a scarcity mindset. At TSPC we have always pushed back on that. In episode one I said that preparing from fear blinds us to the good in the world. Yes, bad things happen and worse things can happen. That is always true. But the way we romanticize those who lived through the great depression does not build resilience. Especially those at the bottom of society. I respect their grit. My grandparents lived through it on modest incomes. What I learned from them was simple. It was hard. Very hard. As a kid I never … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions politics, foraging, dogs, red light therapy, home improvement, shotguns, pistol caliber carbines, technology 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 … Continue reading →

On a daily basis we ignore a very harsh reality.  That reality is something simple but not fun to think about which is why ignore it.  Every day we get one day closer to the day we die.  This is as true for a 7 year old as it is for a 70 year old.  Sure unless the 7 year old has some horrible illness or some awful disaster they have a lot longer to live then ten the 70 year old.  Of course that is true but I didn’t say anything about how much time was left in total … Continue reading →

Today two of my favorite people, John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our First Tuesday Coffee Chat. Today we talk about some current events and news stories, some entrepreneurial topics and of course some stuff on homesteading and a few other topics. Sponsors of the Day Join the MSB Here Law of Life – My Book on Amazon Items of the Day for this Week Anker Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones – Item of the Day Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker – Deal of the Day! Suggested Bitcoin Stacking Resources Sign Up for Strike Sign Up for Fold Get … Continue reading →

Here is a fact, whether you like this fact or not won't change that it is indeed a fact.  The American people have been systematically programmed to be unable to make rational and logical decisions over many generations. Here are the key tenets that contributed to this… The State/Education System – Children are taught to learn a thing, repeat a thing and defend a thing, but never to determine a thing.  Every concept in our education system is based on a single correct answer, the student never determines anything. ` Industry/Media – Marketing itself is telling a story and not … Continue reading →

Today one day before the great American Holiday we stop and pause to think about what we have to be thankful for. Several years ago I rerecorded the original portion of this show into much better audio quality, I do hope you enjoy it. If you would like to hear the first version of it as it was recorded in my car you can find the original that was published on Nov. 26, 2008 here. The beauty of this show is I feel it is something you can share with friends and family. The real history of Thanksgiving is actually … Continue reading →

Sometimes we get too caught up in the shiny objects. Fancy gear, endless debates about calibers, arguing over which solar generator is best. None of that means a damn thing if you haven't handled the basics. So today I'm stripping it all back. Just me, answering 12 straight questions that will get anyone into the right mindset when it comes to prepping. This is the episode you send to the guy who says, “Why should I prep? Nothing ever happens here.” Really? Tell that to people in Maui who watched their homes go up in flames, or the folks in … Continue reading →

Today we lead off the week taking a look at what is going on in the world.  X released a new country of origin feature and it has revealed some incredible realities about some major accounts including the DHS account of the US government.  3D printer manufacturer Flash Forge committed absolute brand suicide.  You can now genetically select your baby with IVF+ including for things like height and IQ, at least that is the claim. In other news it looks like the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end, in a manner than anyone with a grasp of … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions government spending, public policy, what just happened in the hemp market, real estate, Stingray devices, business tax strategies, investing 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 →

We are in that time of year where all eyes turn toward the holiday season. The big kick off of course is always Thanksgiving. A time when family and friends gather around the table to feast and spend time together. Yet it can be stressful. Dry turkey, burnt sides and people showing up too early or too late. Well we can't do much to alter your families on time ethics but we can absolutely help with the food. From apps, to main course to deserts and drinks, we cover it all today. Don't miss this one, next week the big … Continue reading →

2025 has been an odd year from a weather stand point for us anyway.  The early summer was pretty amazing with far more rainfall than typical with more mild temperatures as well.  Everything was super green even at the end of June.  I knew the other shoe would drop and by July it did.  The rain said, good bye see you in October and kept it’s word.  The heat jacked up into daily trips well into the triple digits and the new chickens all but wrecked my main garden.  So much for my theory that fat lazy Jersey Giants would … Continue reading →

I grew up in my high school. years in rural Pennsylvania.  Much of what my family did at the time is what is considered classic prepper behaviour today.  We had a garden, we canned and stored a ton of food in the basement, we hunted and fished as much for sport as for food.  We made jerky and sausage from venison, stews from all of the odd cuts of both hunted and store bought meats.  We organized berry picking groups in blue and blackberry seasons and spilt up shares t the end of the day. My grand parents kept chickens … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions economics, cannabis, addiction, dogs, alternative medicine, guns, foraging nuts, setting goals 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's show is a wake-up call. No sugarcoating, no apologies. Just ten hard truths school never taught you. Not because you didn't need them, but because the system gave up doing its job a long damn time ago. If you want a life that's yours, built on purpose, not permission, you're gonna have to tear down what you were told and start from scratch. We're hitting everything they left out. How to actually learn, why passion is the only GPS worth trusting, and how to keep pushing even if the calendar says you should be coasting. Whether you're fresh out … Continue reading →

Today we are back from the workshop and I am joined by John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nichole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our first Tuesday coffee chat.  We will discuss as always a variety of current events, homesteading and entrepreneurship topics.  Of course some lifestyle design stuff and there is a good bet Nicole will get John and I on a roll at some point about snakes. 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 … Continue reading →

In our journey on this podcast, we dissected the many layers that contribute to this limiting belief system. From societal pressures to personal experiences, the poverty mindset can be a silent saboteur in our lives. It's not just about money; it's about how we perceive value, worth, and potential in ourselves and in the world around us. Furthermore, we shared actionable steps and insights to help you break free from these chains. It's time to redefine success on your own terms, embrace abundance in all its forms and pave the way for a future where you're in control. Remember, it's … Continue reading →

Today we discuss the concept of lifestyle design, which has been a core piece of TSP since the very first days of our journey.  Many credit author and entrepreneur Tim Ferris with this concept.  I love Tim and have followed his work for years.  There is no doubt that he is a big part of the movement today, but he simply made people aware of the concept.  The concept itself is as old as civilization. There have always been people who have lived differently then others, more disciplined and with a plan for their life.  For instance the 1926 classic … Continue reading →

Today we will review some of the more common diseases and fungi that limit yields and even sometimes totally destroy vegetable plants along with some varieties of seed that have disease resistance built into them.  More importantly we discuss how to identify a disease vs. pest damage vs. nutrient deficiency and what to do about them and specifically how to find disease resistant varieties based on your individual needs. The original show was titled Episode-2460- Understanding Disease Resistant Vegetable Varieties and was first published on 6-27-2019. Resources for today's show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining … Continue reading →