The Survival Podcast

Andy McCann shares eye health tips, including effective vision exercises and personal anecdotes from his optometry family. Dr. Joel Nandy (Dr. Bones) discusses amblyopia, its causes, and treatment strategies. Dog trainer Joel Riles provides practical potty-training techniques to help pet owners. Firearms expert Mike Molito recommends ideal first deer rifles for young hunters, weighing calibers and recoil. Herbalist Carrie explains how to distinguish between thistle and teasel, highlighting their medicinal uses.

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 →

Get ready for spring gardening! Discover why starting seeds indoors extends your growing season and how to time your sowing perfectly for different zones. Jack shares cost-saving hacks, essential setups, and the best lighting for healthy seedlings. Learn about effective potting mixes and automation tips for watering. He also addresses common problems like leggy plants and offers unique germination techniques. Plus, get inspired to invest in your homesteading journey!

The discussion highlights the flaws in measuring costs solely by dollars, advocating for a metric based on hours worked instead. Notably, Jack reveals shocking increases in the time needed for essentials: housing now requires 147% more effort, college costs have surged by 699%, and even ground beef demands 58% more work. He also emphasizes the importance of building adaptable skills in a changing job market and warns of potential economic resets due to fiat currency failures, encouraging listeners to prepare and leverage AI for new opportunities.

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 →

Join experts Kerry Brown, a foraging guru from Strong Roots Resources, and Joel Riles, a professional dog trainer, as they explore the world of winter tubers like burdock and dandelion roots. Kerry shares tips on identification and culinary uses, while Joel discusses vital door handling techniques to improve dog obedience. Also featured is Mike Molito, who advocates for shotgun hunting ethics, and Antonio Gatto, who provides insights on hiring reliable handymen for home projects. Tune in for practical advice across various topics!

Life's reality is a ticking clock that affects us all. Each day is an opportunity for 0.5% improvement, yet expectations often decline as we age. Growth is essential; without it, we inevitably decline. Past hardships can be our greatest assets, shaping the lessons we learn. Jack emphasizes the importance of facing truths and owning our results for genuine growth. With audacious long-term goals and daily practices, we can transform our pain into strength. Act now, not later, and leverage the powerful data center of your brain.