The Survival Podcast

Discover the benefits of raising livestock for meat and eggs on a small homestead. Dive into practical strategies for achieving food self-sufficiency and learn about the best livestock options for limited spaces. Explore the importance of diversifying food sources and the ethical implications of animal husbandry. The discussion also reveals the hidden costs within food industries and encourages a focus on high-quality nutrition. Plus, get tips on essential cooking tools to elevate your culinary skills!

We’re constantly told who our enemies are—other nations, political opponents, or whoever the media demonizes today. But the real threats to our freedom and well-being aren’t across the ocean or in the opposite political party. They’re right here, embedded in the systems we rely on every day. In this episode, we break down 15 of the most dangerous institutions and power structures that manipulate, exploit, and control the public. From Big Food and Big Pharma keeping people sick to central banks devaluing wealth, from unelected bureaucracies writing laws to public sector unions protecting incompetence, the real enemies of the people … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government, dogs, fitness, guns, water filtration, fermented foods, nutrition 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 →

Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough—but what happens when it happens overseas? In this episode, we’ll walk through the steps you need to take to bring them home, navigate the legal red tape, and handle the unexpected challenges that come with an international death. From dealing with embassies and airlines to understanding local laws and funeral arrangements, this is the information you hope you never need but should absolutely know. It’s a tough topic, but being prepared can save you time, money, and a world of stress when it matters most. Whether you travel often … Continue reading →

Join John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear, an expert in preparedness, and Nicole Sauce from Living Free in Tennessee, a homesteading advocate. They discuss the impact of rising property taxes and current health debates around vaccines. The duo gets into the egg market's woes amid avian flu fears and the challenges facing California's farms due to labor regulations. They also explore the evolving tech landscape in agriculture, cryptocurrency's rollercoaster ride, and share humorous anecdotes about everyday absurdities, all while fostering community resilience.

After being down for a week with the flu I am back and I feel like I woke up in Stupid Town. The entire world is losing its’ collective mind but a lot like the 80s REM song, “I Feel Fine”. Why? How? The real inoculation is being able to see all the crazy and go on with your own life anyway. Join Me Today to Discuss… The Bitcoin SBR is great news so of course the price dropped The special retards are at it again on “this is not what we signed up for” on the SBR The biggest … Continue reading →

In this episode Paul Wheaton joined us to discuss cooking with and caring for cast iron cookware, his work to determine the effectiveness of CFS (or lack there of) and building and utilizing rocket mass heaters. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 11-17-11 and was originally Episode-787- Paul Wheaton on Cast Iron Cooking, CFLs and Rocket Mass Heating The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 16 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided to run them as flash backs every Friday, beginning with … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Ukraine, dogs, health & fitness, safe harbor tax rules, rifle scopes, knives, tariffs 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 →

Most people come to permaculture because of a desire to produce their own food and it is to be fair a huge part of the discipline.  In fact people often say that permaculture is a system of “permanent agriculture”.  This is understandable as even the founders have on occasion said such things or at least things you can interpret this way. The key though is to understand that when David Holmgren and Bill Mollison created this system, it didn’t exist.  While obvious it is the kind of thing we tend to gloss over.  When they began and wrote Permaculture One it did indeed focus almost exclusively … Continue reading →

A true "green revolution" won't come from government mandates but from individuals taking action in their own backyards. The discussion highlights the power of backyard gardening and local food systems, emphasizing sustainability and self-sufficiency. The shift from corporate life to community-focused homesteading is explored, revealing the importance of social capital. Additionally, the conversation delves into transforming suburban spaces into productive gardens to foster community resilience and innovation. Embrace guerrilla gardening for stronger neighborhood bonds!