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In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Paul Wheaton and we discussed a huge number of tactics and techniques to reduce or even eliminate the need fully for irrigation. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-629- Paul Wheaton on the Elimination of Irrigation and was originally recorded on 3-22-11. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided to run them as flash backs every Friday, beginning with the oldest of them going forward. There is a … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, exercise, diet, health care, solar energy, water, grafting, silvopasture economics 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 →

In this episode John Pugliano was at my house for the 10 year TSP anniversary party. This is a great episode with a couple of unexpected surprises in it, including a call from Patrick Roehrman that rang though and I actually took in the middle of the episode. John and I both manage our own finances very much in line with this book that is almost 100 years old now. It is truly timeless widsom/ The original show was titled Episode-2273- John Pugliano and Jack Spirko on The Richest Man in Babylon and was first published on 8-16-18 and the … Continue reading →

School is marketed as key to success in life. Yet if we look at what defines real success and an exceptional life, much of what we are trained to do in school is an impediment to our goals. Today we discuss 20 things were are trained to believe that must be unlearned if you want full control over your life and future. Join Me Today to Discuss… The difference between training and teaching Why we have a school system in its current form The purpose of the system is what it does, and it does the following… Creates obedient workers … Continue reading →

When I bring up this subject most think about back yard gardens, homestead livestock and perhaps small “market gardens”. While those are pieces to this puzzle they are far from sufficient to fix our current problems. Today we dig beyond the back yard to what a real food sovereignty movement would look like. Join Me Today to Discuss… Growing your own only goes so far People have jobs and specialties Demand exceeds local production Farmers/Ranchers Need Markets We don’t really understand the scope of food production to feed the planet – Link to My Presentation As we go though this, … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Jason Akers and we discussed plant histories of brassicas and tomatoes, why he does not practice raised bed gardening, why he teaches gardening based on efficiency, responsibility and sustainability and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-623- An Interview with Jason Akers “The Self Sufficient Gardener” and was originally recorded on 3-14-11. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 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 the Ukraine war, fasting & pregnancy, fitness, solar power, dogs, plasma donation, investing, entrepreneurship 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 … Continue reading →

Today I am joined by TSPC community member Josh Jorich to discuss building your own home. We talk design, to efficiency and finding out of the box solutions to save money and energy along the way. We discuss a ton of cool ways to build a better home for less money. Tactics like using lumber from your own land, acting as your own General Contractor, doing a lot of the work yourself, sourcing your own materials and more. 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 … Continue reading →

Today I join John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As usual we will cover a wide scope of topics on current events, entrepreneurship, skill sets, homesteading stuff and more. Video Version of Today’s Show ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Resources for today’s show… Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on Flote Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools and Resources ` Sponsors of the Day Start9 Embassy Servers JM Bullion … Continue reading →

Today we look at blowback from the Trump verdict, Tucker Carlson is saying exactly what I have been saying about Ukraine, Bitcoin is now in a state pension fund, Fauci says “the six foot rule and masking just sort of appeared”, why is the west begging for WWIII and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… They found Trump guilty on 34 counts the results seem to confuse them, a lot – link I actually want the Orangeman to win, simply because the left deserves to lose Tucker Carlson just said exactly what I told you last week about Ukraine – … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Tawnya Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponics. Tawnya is a Colorado native who grew up in the mountains raising plants and animals for food. Tawnya joined me in this podcast to discuss aquaponics, growing local food and entrepreneurship. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-622- Tawnya Sawyer on Aquaponics and was originally recorded on 3-11-11. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 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 economics, foreign policy, pregnancy, solar well pumps, food forests, dog training, food activism 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 →

Today Cody Groenewold joins us to discuss his work as a self employed metal fabricator and rough terrain fence installer/builder in off grid and very rural environments. As you might guess working in such environments has taught Cody a lot about self reliance and getting things done where there is no grid to plug into. 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 Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools and … Continue reading →

Today we take a look at some current events that tell the tail of an empire at its end. We discuss how quickly the Libertarian Party can convert a W into an L, our 320 million dollar Gaza pier is falling apart, the four stages of modern journalism Fnords, the 6 commonalities of failing empires and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Libertarians reject the Orangeman showing they have no idea how to win with politics – link We spent 320 million to build a pier in Gaza that is now falling about and sinking In 2024 the four stages … Continue reading →

TSPC will return tomorrow, I take this day off with my family like most of America and I leave you with these thoughts on this day. Today is Memorial Day and I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone today of what Memorial Day is all about. Many well meaning people even get it wrong in a way. My inbox tends to fill up with “thanks for your service” emails around Memorial Day. I appreciate it, there is nothing wrong with thanking a vet today, yet it is not really the day to thank vets many seem to believe … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I interviewed Frank Sharpe Jr, founder and owner of Fortress Self defense, a top notch institution for training in both armed and unarmed combat. We discussed the reality of true combat, training to deal with it and what is left out of many gun courses. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-620- Frank Sharpe Jr. on Armed and Unarmed Self Defense and was originally recorded on 3-9-11. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and hundreds … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on military service, diet, cholesterol, cars, antibiotics, salt water batteries, building wealth 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 →

In this episode I covered how to manage water on your land, methods of slowing, soaking and spreading water which is the key to infusing land with life. Water is so critical to our lives, it is one of the five primary survival needs along with food, shelter, energy and security. It provides for irrigation, hydration, fire suppression, cooking, sanitation and more. Yet have you noticed 99% of suburban landscapes are devoid of water other than swimming pools and sprinkler systems. The original show was titled Episode-903- Water in The Landscape and was first published on 5-17-12 and the original … Continue reading →

In this episode I covered the ways we train and work with dogs on our homestead. I am running this show today in honor of Charlie, my “one dog” and friend of over a decade who recently crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. The original show was titled Episode-1797- Training Dogs to Fit in on the Homestead and was first published on 5-31-16 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 TspAz.com TSPC on Discord … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Gary Vaynerchuk who is even more well known now than he was at the time. Gary was actually one of my influences in starting TSPC, his “coming out speech at the Web 2.0 Conference in 2008” almost made me walk out of my own company. So it was a hell of a thrill to get him on TSPC only 3 years later! Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-615- Gary Vaynerchuk on Building a Business & Personal Brand and was originally recorded on 2-8-11. The show notes for … Continue reading →

Today we cover steps 7-13 of the now infamous 13 stomp program. A set of 13 steps designed to help you build the life you want packaged in a velvet covered metal boxing glove that will hit you in the face more then a few times along the way. The original show was titled The 13 Stomps to Success Part Two – Epi-3245 and was first published on 2-9-23 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 … Continue reading →

Today we cover steps 1-6 of the now infamous 13 stomp program. A set of 13 steps designed to help you build the life you want packaged in a velvet covered metal boxing glove that will hit you in the face more then a few times along the way. The original show was titled The 13 Stomps to Success Part One – Epi-3243 and was first published on 2-7-23 and the orginial 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 … Continue reading →

Today we are going back to one of the fundamentals of modern survival living, that is financial management and debt elimination. Economics and the reality of unfunded liabilities, the national debt along with everyday financial worries is the number one reason people get into the preparedness lifestyle. Sometimes it is from a practical approach but just as often it is panic and fear based. Today we set aside panic and establish a base of common sense and pragmatic techniques to build, preserve and protect wealth. Join Me Today To Discuss… The number one wealth killer – poverty consciousness The number … Continue reading →

Today we discuss vermicomposting and some of the myths that end up making success for many difficult. We will explain the process and how it is more about microbes than worms themselves, how to get started right, various bin options and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… What is worm composting and why not just toss food scraps into the garden When we feed worms what is actually happening, because they are mostly not eating it Microbes begin decomposing the food Microbes multiply and concentrate around the food Worms feed on microbes, their waste products and some of the decomposed … Continue reading →

In this episode we were joined Sam Benowitz founder of Raintree Nursery with us to discuss unique & unusual plants and trees from all over the world to discover lost varieties. We also discussed 9 unique edible plants that most Americans have never tried and many have never ever heard of. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-601- Sam Benowitz of Raintree Nursery on Unusual Edible Plants and was originally recorded on 2-8-11. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on opinions as crimes, plant propagation, getting better sleep, permaculture, air conditioning, a possible breakdown of society 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 →

Today Steve Lubka of Swan Bitcoin joins us to discuss Bitcoin and its future including unique invites as to how many high net worth individuals and institutions are getting involved, whey 2024 will be the most significant year for Bitcoin yet and a ton more. This was a fantastic conversation, we talked Bitcoin’s future, institutional money, money moving to BTC from gold, BTC vs. real estate, tax advantages and a ton more. But we also talked about human health, nutrient requirements, getting out into the real world, circadian lifestyle and a ton beyond that. As I have said for years, … Continue reading →

Today we are going to talk about a ton of things you can do with a flat top griddle. Everything from seasoning, to accessories and of course recipes and techniques. And don’t worry even if you don’t own a griddle there will be tons you can take from this episode to your own kitchen, back yard grill etc. Join Me Today to Discuss… Why Cook on a Griddle Amazing power, searing and control How more things than you know are made in restaurants Less work to clean up You can make almost anything, you can even bake and deep fry … Continue reading →

Today a level of stupidity from a senior economic adviser that defies belief, how the government uses “marketing nudges” to modify behaviour, more teachers are being laid off and a ton more. Join Me Today to Discuss… One of Biden’s senior economic advisers isn’t sure how debt works – link An example of “marketing nudges” to modify behaviour – link I told you teacher lay offs were coming, CA just laid off 1800 teachers in 98 districts – link And more teacher lay offs are coming in MA, no surprise to those paying attention – link Major Russian moves are … Continue reading →

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-598- Paul Wheaton from Permies.com on Permaculture, Hugelkultur, Survival Housing and More and was originally recorded on 1-27-11. This was Paul Wheaton’s first appearance on TSPC. We discussed a huge variety of topics that range from raising chickens, to the complete elimination of the need for irrigation, the ultimate eco building and even the use of rocket mass heaters. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided to run them … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Gaza, fodder trees, permaculture, supplements, donating blood, wood chip mulch, psyops 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 Mitchell Earl, CEO of Discover Praxis joins us to discuss how young people can opt out of the college-industrial complex and prioritize real world experience and skills. Along with why this approach has worked well for so many Praxis graduates at a fraction of both the cost and time of college. I am very excited about today’s show as I have tried to get someone from Discover Praxis on the show quite a few times in the past. I gave up, then they just show up and offer the CEO, I will take the W on that. As you … Continue reading →

As I have said many times, we are living in the midst of an empire’s collapse. We have no real way to know how long the collapse and the “danger of a dying beat” will go on. It could be 5-10 years, more likely it will be decades, and it could even be a century. While the last one is unlikely, it is, based on history, possible. What we do know is the current system is broken and can’t be redeemed. The structure of the system itself will prevent its redemption, something else we know due to history. History also … Continue reading →

Today we cover a variety of events most that show that our societal collapse in not imminent but actually on going. Tune in to hear about the Samurai Wallet take down, a win for property rights and after giving Ukraine 60 billion more dollars the US is signaling the end in Ukraine. I also cover a new study about global warming that says exactly what I have told you for over 10 years, CO2 can’t be the cause of “global warming”. While we are on Science™ an AI bot just got “fired” from compiling scientific research, I wonder why? Net … Continue reading →

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-595- Baldy and the Blonde Invade TSP and was originally recorded on 1-27-11. In this episode I was joined by Tom Kowitz and Michelle Gaudin better known as Baldy and the Blonde who do a show every Wednesday on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans. We discussed how two “regular people” became radio hosts and some of the major issues of the time. As you will see the more things change the more they stay the same. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the money printing, diet, AWD vehicles, electronics, investing, a social credit system in our schools 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 … Continue reading →

  What if there was a way to produce your own protein, gain all the soil improvement of pastured live stock and do so with 90% of the work being automated? There is! When I found Zack Smith and the “Cluster Cluck”, I knew I needed to get him on the show. Don’t miss this one it will be awesome. Zack Smith is a 44 year-old farmer from northern Iowa who left his career working in big agriculture in 2021 to focus on his farm and further developing a new innovative regenerative agricultural production system that he calls Stock Cropping. … Continue reading →

  Today we talk about gardening for back yard food production and how to solve various common problems especially for newer gardeners. We will also hit on why anyone concerned about food security and health should have a garden in their life. The world is slowly devolving at a time when we should be thriving. Our soils are blown and washed away, out fertility is dying off both in the soil and in humans as well. We are sick and we are dependent upon the rest of the world for medicines, key supplies and even food. All while the medicine … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast we will discuss the 7 most common traits of past empires that eventually led up to their collapse. We will also discuss how every single one of them is clearly visible in the American empire of today. Many bristle when we say that America is in fact an empire. This is because term “empire” traditionally conjures images of expansive territorial domains ruled by a central authority, often gained and maintained through conquest. While the United States does not fit this classical definition of an empire, it does exert a form of imperial influence globally through … Continue reading →

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-589- Chef Keith Snow on Cooking from Your Preps and the Field and was originally recorded on 1-18-11. In this episode we discussed cooking from your preps and with local and back yard garden foods with Chef Keith Snow. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided to run them as flash backs every Friday, beginning with the oldest of them going forward. There is a tremendous library of … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the FISA bill, fasting, leg conditioning, solar power, first aid, weeds, fodder, cooking 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 →

Sam Soddard is a mechanic who has worked in his field for five years in Wisconsin. Part of “Gen Z” born right after the start of the new century. He has been a listener of the show for several years and has started using the resources given to build a better life. Sam has firsthand knowledge of his own generations lack of desire to work, or function in general. We often talk about the inability to find good work nowadays and the ever increasing minimum wage without the appropriate work ethic to accompany it. Sam reached out to be on … Continue reading →

Today we sit only 3 days from the Bitcoin halving and the coming supply shock when new issuance goes from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block. This halving is the most impactful ever as all will be going forward but this one is running into the new US based EFTs and coming Hong Kong ETFs. We also talk about Grifter Roger Verr’s new book, a native wallet in the Nostr client Primal. Chat about about the savage beat down Nat Burnell gave to Peter Shiff, a wonderful analysis of shitcoiner gaslighting and the future of layered Bitcoin technology. This … Continue reading →

The world in 2024 may seem confusing and bizarre but it is actually quite clear if you can bring yourself to take an honest look at it. We have reached the peak of the “good times” that lead to “weak men” and hence “hard times”. But don’t worry this won’t be an episode on the 4th turning, not directly anyway. No today we accept that the 4th turning has already occurred and look at what you can do to not just survive but thrive in the coming decades of decline, flux and rebuilding. Join Me Today To Discuss… This has … Continue reading →

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-586- An Interview with David Crawford Author of Lights Out and was originally recorded on 1-13-11. In this episode we were joined by author of the “doomer novel” Lights Out” which has been downloaded more than millions of times and had tremendous success as a printed book. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided to run them as flash backs every Friday, beginning with the oldest of them going forward. There … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on economics, exercise, portable heaters, bird flu, gardening, trucks, permaculture 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 →

Today professional solar engineer and long time TSPC community member Shawn Mills joins us to discuss the current state of alternative energy tax credits including solar, battery storage, EVs and a ton more. Don’t miss this one, get your own money back and go off gird! Shawn is an expert in the field of appropriate technologies, including solar, rainwater catchment, and natural black and greywater management systems. Shawn has years of hands on experience in designing and implementing these systems, and moved his own family off grid in 2012. Shawn has a comprehensive understanding of how appropriate technologies can significantly … Continue reading →

Today we discuss a variety of composting methods. Often people say what is the best method. Well that as always is an it depends. Bioreactor composting is my gold standard but it takes a year to make and a certain volume of materials as well. There are other methods and they all have valid results. In fact it is often a great idea to use multiple composts in making teas, extracts and slurries along with other application methods. Today we cover these 10 composting methods… Why there really isn’t a “best” way to compost but there is a “best result” … Continue reading →

Today we discuss theories and quotes from ten great thinkers. As we do we will see a lot of things we think are new, are not. We will also lean that many things we spend time and energy on are simply a waste of both. There are things we can do with impact but society has laid many traps to direct our efforts into meaningless distractions. We will be talking about such visionaries and thinkers today as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Buckminster Fuller, Michael Crichton, Jerry Pournelle, Sun Tzu and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… There are certain constants of the … Continue reading →

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-584- The Patriot Nurse Joins Us on TSP and was originally recorded on 1-11-11. In this episode we were joined by The Patriot Nurse and we discussed the limitations of modern medicine, the importance of nutrition, steps you can take in advance to improve your chances if a collapse occurs. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here. Welcome to Friday Flashbacks, after 15 years and hundreds of interview shows we decided to run them as flash backs every Friday, beginning with the oldest of them … Continue reading →