

The Survival Podcast
The Survival Podcast
Helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don't
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 41min
The 8 Biggest Shifts in the Next 10 Years – Epi-3696
Explore the eight major economic and technological shifts shaping our lives by 2035. Discover how AI and gene editing are reinventing work, allowing for flexible employment models. Learn about the surge in battery-powered solar systems and local production trends amidst changing supply chains. Delve into the ethical landscape of brain-computer interfaces and the importance of adaptability in a rapidly evolving world. Plus, get practical cooking tips with sous vide techniques that symbolize precision in achieving your goals.

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 24min
Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3695
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 →

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 38min
Chris Rossini on the Current Political Climate – Episode – 3694
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 →

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 15min
CRIT Before You Commit: Let AI Call the Bluff – Epi-3693
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 →

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 53min
Bombs, Bitcoin, Mushrooms & More – Epi-3692
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 →

Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 25min
Dave Whitinger of AllThingsPlants.com – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-79
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 →

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 29min
Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3691
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 →

Jun 18, 2025 • 2h 10min
Raising Protectors: Joel Ryals on Dogs, Family, and Freedom – Epi-3690
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 →

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 39min
Don’t Confuse The Symptoms with The Problems – Epi-3689
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 →

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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 27min
The Seductive Lie of a Great Idea – Epi-3688
The allure of great ideas often leads to procrastination, stifling personal growth. Merely having an idea is worthless without action, and this mindset can drag you down. The podcast emphasizes the importance of execution and the need to confront inertia. There's a critique of focusing on untested concepts and a strong push for commitment and accountability. The hosts share insights on letting go of impractical ideas, enhancing creativity through both successes and failures, and the values of self-reliance in personal growth.