The Survival Podcast

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Craig Cold from the outdoor podcast.   We discussed finding adventure in your life, the law of the lowest common denominator, skills over stuff, EDC and day kits, butchering big game, small game hunting and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-21-11 and was originally Episode-768-Craig Cole from The Outdoor Podcast. 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, … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on predatory companies, 2025 politics, fitness, housing, investing, cooking, guns, marking farm products 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 →

Today, Matthew Trumm of Treetop Permaculture joins me to discuss mega fires and real solutions. We’ll cover how poor forest management, like leaving debris behind, creates tinderboxes, and how turning it into biochar or using prescribed burns could help. Matthew will share insights on using earthworks, small ponds, and hydrated landscapes to reduce fire risks, even in dry areas. Plus, we’ll explore land restoration after fires and why practical solutions matter more than political blame. Don’t miss this one! Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord … Continue reading →

Today we discuss The Coming Underground Meat Industry and how inflation and regulations are driving small producers to the gray market with quail, chickens, and more. Learn how and why producers are adapting even on small properties. As inflation drives up the cost of meat and regulators make it harder for small producers to sell legally, a growing number of people are turning to the gray market. This isn’t just about survival; it’s about resilience, innovation, and finding ways to provide local, high-quality food without jumping through endless bureaucratic hoops. In this episode, we’ll explore the types of animals best … Continue reading →

2025 is a new year and new years have always been times of the promise of something better.  They also even when they deliver drastically let down the overly optimistic.  This one though is already a total shat show! We have Trump talking about taking over the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland, rampent incompetence in California as it literally burns to the ground and a ton more.  Today we look at all of that plus some interesting gun polls I have been running on X, why Bitcoin haters are “Bitcoins intrinsic value”, Zuckerberg has found free speech religion and more. … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Jacob Lund Fisker, the author of Early Retirement Extreme, he retired at 33 with enough investments to never need to work again.  He is from Denmark but has lived in the US since 2004 Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-19-11 and was originally Episode-766- Jacob Lund Fisker from Early Retirement Extreme 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 … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on propaganda, medicine, health, knives, cold weather prep, coffee, coppicing, plants, bitcoin & 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 →

Today Andy McCann discuss making 2025 into your best year ever by improving your health.  We talk about turning infamous “75 Hard” into the “60 Easy”, Andy’s 5 pillars of health, the benefits of a carb restricted diet and more. Andy McCann is a seasoned health and fitness advocate, entrepreneur, and educator with over 17 years of experience helping people improve their lives through practical, sustainable habits. A Georgia Tech graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Andy shifted from a successful career in tech sales to focus on fitness and wellness, becoming the owner of CrossFit Garage in Woodstock, … Continue reading →

2025 is starting out with a bang!  Join me today along with John Willis and Nicole Sauce as we sift though a variety of topics on current events, entrepreneurship, homesteading and more. It is always a fun ride so don’t miss out on this episode. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok 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 and Resources ` Sponsors of … Continue reading →

Today we look at building long term and regenrative soils using my three pronged approach of… Build Increase Hold ` To accomplish this we employ three super stars of soil health. Bioactive Compost – The Builder Cover Crops and Mulch – The Increaser Biochar – The Keeper ` While all three of these play a role in each area, they each are total rock stars of their niche.  By combining them and implementing them we can build soils that will grow more than you ever though you could and last longer then you ever believed possible. If you want the … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Tom Haile to discuss lessons he learned in two years of service with the Peace Corps.  The reality is the 3rd world exists day in and day out in what we in America would call a “survival situation” so there is much we can learn based on how people in this state adapt and even thrive in spite of it. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-13-11 and was originally Episode-762- Tom Haile on Serving in the Peace Corps. The show notes for the original episode with all … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on rabbit tractors, diet & nutrition, foraging, knives, AR15s, grafting, terror attacks, H1B visas & 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 →

In this episode we talked about how the human mind is the most powerful computer in the known universe.  And in a way most people never discuss about that, the fact that it can be dangerous.  Think about it this way, if you give a person who has never driven a car a really powerful car.  Say a 500 HP sports car, and they just got in with no training or warning what do you think might happen next? Today we try to provide you with an “owners manual” and some training for the most powerful thing in the known … Continue reading →

In this episode we moved beyond the definition taught to doctors in medical school of “health”.  That is poorly defined simply as the “absence of illness”.  Perhaps with a bit of lip service payed to being physically fit and may be even eating well, though what eating well means in that context isn’t so great for human health in reality.  Today we look at 10 areas of health to get an understanding of what human health is really all about. The original show was titled Episode-2516- Total Lifestyle Health for Modern Survival and was first published on 9-24-19. Resources for … Continue reading →

In this episode I was inspired by an email from a listener who was finally “making bank” and able to save money.  He was getting it done at work but had almost no experience with finance, investing and managing his money beyond paying bills and getting by.  While this episode was targeted at younger listeners I believe it can help everyone. The original show was titled I’m a 30 Something Finally Making Bank, Now What – Epi-2959 and was first published on 9-21-21 and the original notes and resources for this episode can be found here. Resources for today’s show… … Continue reading →

In this episode we discussed eating keto and low carb on the go.  However, even if you are not keto or interested in trying it, this show can help you. The same tactics can be used to save money on your meals, make use of left overs and eat healthier.. The original show was titled Episode-2973- Eating Keto on the Go and was first published on 10-11-21 and the original notes and resources for this episode can be found here. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade … 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 →

The title here is someone limiting vs. the content but we will cover a ton let me tell you today.  I am going to go through more than 50 total predictions for 2025 laying it all on the line and going on record.  How high will Bitcoin go, will the stock market crash or explode, will we start more wars or end them? That’s just the beginning!  Are real cancer cures really coming?  What companies will embrace AI and how?  What will new educational platforms look like by the end of next year? What percentage of vehicles will be EVs … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Frank Sharpe Jr. to discuss the potential for major civil unrest arising from events like Occupy Wall Street and other events that may soon follow.  In this episode we discuss the role of shotguns and rifles for home defense, organizing your neighborhood, building community and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-7-11 and was originally Episode-758- Frank Sharpe on Coming Unrest and Home Defense. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 16 years and … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Fed, holiday means, fitness, investing, diet, solar, starting now, fake social media news, bitcoin, cancer 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 →