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Join me today to discuss the fascinating paradoxes and contradictions that define our modern society in 2023, under the fitting title “Hindsight is Blind in 2023”. We’ll be diving into the concept of Gell-Mann Amnesia, as coined by Michael Crichton, which explores our collective tendency to trust media sources despite their proven inaccuracies. Alongside this, we’ll delve into Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theory of stupidity, providing a lens through which we can examine the seemingly irrational decisions that shape our world. Then, we’ll turn our attention to the state of education and health in our society. Despite escalating investment, our education system … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on power tools, hydraulic ram pumps, MOVE, diet, butchering, soil, taxes, radio, weeds, antibiotics, lifestyle design & 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 →

Today, we explore the critical role the media is meant to play in our society: as a vital check on government and corporations, committed to upholding the truth and presenting the facts. However, we must confront the stark reality of how far we have strayed from these principles. Honestly, the media, whom have been entrusted with the pursuit of truth, have developed an unsettling hatred of it. Journalism should prioritize confirming information through independent sources, reporting facts, disclosing biases, and presenting competing ideas. Yet, we face the problem of science being unquestioningly regarded as an infallible authority, controlled by government … Continue reading →

In today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Rob Avis, an internationally trained and certified expert in renewable energy and regenerative design. Alongside his wife and business partner, Michelle, Rob co-founded Verge Permaculture, a globally recognized and award-winning company specializing in design, consulting, and education. Rob made a significant career shift in 2008, leaving the oil and gas industry to focus on the development of Verge. Over the past decade, he has guided more than 3000 students and hundreds of clients in designing and creating integrated systems for shelter, energy, water, waste, and food. His work not only supports the … Continue reading →

Today we are going to look at the relationship between Bitcoin and two concepts we discuss often on the podcast; preparedness and permaculture. We’re going to dive deep into how these three elements intertwine and why it’s crucial to grasp their connection. Let’s start with Bitcoin in the context of preparedness. Bitcoin, as a decentralized digital currency, operates independently of any central authority. This unique characteristic makes it a reliable store of value and a means of exchange, especially during times of crisis or economic instability. We’ll explore how Bitcoin can be a strategic tool for financial preparedness, offering a … Continue reading →

In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover the robotic farms, sous vide cooking safety, a dose of reality, compost teas, AI advances, the war on meat, more CA stupidity and more. If you want to submit content or questions for a show like today’s the best thing to do is send an email about your topic or question to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with TSPC in the subject line. Ask your question up front in one sentence or … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the national debt, war, the folly of power, cholesterol, permaculture, constitutional law, cooking steaks, freedom of speech & 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 … Continue reading →

I have been podcasting for 15 years and decided now was a good time to simply discuss what podcasting itself has taught me. It’s been a wild ride, a journey of self-discovery, growth, and endless lessons. When I first started, I was armed with nothing more than a cheap MP3 recorder, doing my podcast in the car on my commute to work. But after a year and a half, I took the plunge, quit my job, and set up a proper studio. Over time, I’ve learned that podcasting is much more than just recording conversations; it’s about connecting, inspiring, and … Continue reading →

Kelsey Wigans, Seed to Table Garden Manager at Gilmore City-Bradgate Elementary School in Iowa, is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a passion for agriculture and hands-on learning. She believes in the importance of understanding food origins and nutrition. Recognized as the 2022 Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Teacher of the Year, Kelsey provides unique, hands-on experiences for Kindergarten to 8th grade students. Over seven years, she has managed operations producing goods valued at over $300,000, including diverse produce, cut flowers, raw honey, and more. Kelsey’s impact extends beyond the school, with numerous innovative programs and fundraisers serving as community outreach. … Continue reading →

In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover the TSP 15 year party, NY and CA literally falling apart, gardening, real estate, feeding dogs, leaking ponds AI, gardening and more. If you want to submit content or questions for a show like today’s the best thing to do is send an email about your topic or question to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with TSPC in the subject line. Ask your question up front in one sentence or do the … 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 →

On this episode of The Survival Podcast, we are delighted to welcome back Geoff Lawton, a familiar face and esteemed member of our expert council. Geoff, a renowned figure in the world of permaculture and regenerative design, brings with him over four decades of experience and a profound commitment to sustainable agriculture and self-sufficient communities. As the founder of the Permaculture Research Institute, Geoff has been an invaluable resource for our audience, sharing his wealth of knowledge and expertise. His previous appearances on the show have provided invaluable insights and practical advice on topics ranging from restoring degraded lands to … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, economics, diet, controlling weeds, solar power, water systems, dental health, permaculture, history, AI & 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 →

In this episode of The Survival Podcast, we are excited to welcome back, Michael Wittman, a guest who has been making remarkable strides in the field of sustainability. Our guest, an accomplished entrepreneur, joins us for a second time to explore the practical applications of biochar beyond basic soil improvement. Hailing from America’s heartland, our guest has cultivated a deep expertise in harnessing the potential of biochar. Building upon our previous discussion, we will delve into the diverse uses of biochar that extend beyond its traditional role. During our conversation, our guest will shed light on the various ways biochar … Continue reading →

In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover VA questioning vets, ducks, bitcoin, home defense guns, compost tea, biochar, septic systems, bitcoin, mixing a good drink, boomer mass retirement and more. If you want to submit content or questions for a show like today’s the best thing to do is send an email about your topic or question to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with TSPC in the subject line. Ask your question up front in one sentence or do … Continue reading →

Today we discuss the deep dive I have been doing into AI and why AI is not what you fear. You actually fear something I call SI which we are a long way from right now. What you should fear is what people who control AI will do with it. What you should fear even more is not learning how to use it yourself. Join Me Today to Discuss… What is the current version of AI really doing and why is AI a good term for it Why is AI a poor term for it based on what people think … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on diet, pregnancy, solar energy, permaculture, earthworks, homeschool, ear infections, canning, survival mindset 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 is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-2290- Derek Bootle on Defending Families from CPS & was originally first published on September, 12th, 2018. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Derek Bootle is a Psychologist/therapist turned author who now dedicates himself to defending the innocent from CPS. Everything he does is dedicated to assisting people to keep their kids from the government. Derek is the author of Defending the Innocent from Child Protective Services now available on Amazon in hard copy and kindle edition. His … Continue reading →

Rebecca Anderson Bellanca, aka “Becca” is the Washington State Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Small Farms and Urban Agriculture Specialist. She started her career as a county planner in Texas and Washington. She WWOOFed in California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. She went through her Permaculture Design Course in Austin, taught a portion of a PDC in Houston, is certified in Holistic Management International, and went through the Soil Food Web Course. Rebecca joins us today to discuss how NRCS can help small farms and urban farmers in a variety of ways. Join Me Today to Discuss… What is NRCS … Continue reading →

This show is designed only to make you think and think deeply about many issues. In my view our society doesn’t do enough thinking, many people have claim to think and say stuff like I think _____ should be or not be done. This is not thinking though, this is stating an opinion, often one that the person hasn’t really thought very much about. Thinking about an issue or a problem and how to solve it requires a total consideration of all sides, views and a review of all facts and theories about the concept. We don’t do this very … Continue reading →

I have always loved cooking. When I first moved to Texas in 1993 my basic cooking skills was the difference between living good vs. being poor and living on ramen noodles. In the decades following I have learned to cook many styles of food and developed some hacks and recipes I haven’t heard many folks talk about. Today we talk about all of this and why cooking is absolutely a prepper skillset to develop in yourself and your family. Join Me Today to Discuss… Being broke, 21 and still eating really well Cooking is a prepper skill Save money Part … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government surveillance, war, economics, investing, grains, radiation exposure, solar energy, permaculture technology, lifestyle design 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 →

The world is in desperate need of a true “green revolution” but it won’t and can’t come from government. We won’t get it done by mandating anything or taxing the air you exhale. All of these state level actions consist of pipe dreams and lies. Worse though is they are an absolute excuse by those who claim to care the most for individual inaction. Just another version of “tax the rich”. Today we look at what a true “green society” might look like if everyone did just a little bit to see to their own needs in their own back … Continue reading →

Today Nick Ferguson joins us to tell you how you can save thousands of dollars and perhaps even earn as much or more by setting up your own homestead nursery. We will talk about the how, the what, the why and the things that can go wrong, how to prevent them and why every homesteader should be propagating at least some plants. Join Us Today to Discuss… Why your homestead should have a nursery The biggest considerations of nursery set up Nick’s biggest failure and what it can teach you Various methods of plant propagation and their relative difficulty Dealing … Continue reading →

I asked Guy to join me today to talk about Nostr & it’s future. The monetization of the app space, the concept of “one key pair and your tribe is everywhere, what comes next and a ton more. Don’t miss this one. Nostr is not a social media site, it is a protocol sort of like email or http and it uses clients (similar to say outlook for email) for users to communicate information and exchange value with each other. As such it can’t be stopped, it can’t be censored and you never lose connection to your network of friends … Continue reading →

I ‘m back and let’s get strait into the crazy! More bank failures, suppressed medical treatments, a hispanic “white supremacist”, the dumbest anti cannabis arguments in history, Texas moves closer to a gold currency, the dumbest vice president in history is now in charge if Artificial Intelligence and more! Join Me Today to Discuss… CBD effectively treats mRNA viruses but expect that to be buried & memory holed – video link – Image Link Senator John Kennedy said the quiet part outloud, “banks are Ponzi schemes” – link More bank failures are coming, so is a short selling ban, PacWest … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-2860- Is it Even Possible to “Wake People Up” at this Point? & was originally first published on April, 19th, 2021. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Talking to some of my fellow podcasters, content creators and influencers lately I have heard many of them say things like, “I don’t even bother red pilling people any more”. I often wonder if any of us have actually ever successfully “red pilled? anyone, ever? For people not familiar with the … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-1644- A Painful Economic and Social Evolution and What to do During It & was originally first published on September, 15th, 2015. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Like many in the prepper movement one of my biggest concerns when I first started prepping heavily about 2001 was the economy. Indeed it was one of my largest macro concerns. As I began to understand not the debt but the unfunded liabilities, I realized the current system at some … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally The Epidode-1659- Great Recession That Will Never End & was originally first published on October, 13th, 2015. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. The green shoots have taken root, the recession of 2008 is gone forever, recovery is here. I’d like to believe that, I would also like to believe that Santa and the Ester Bunny will bring me stuff but well, you know how that goes right? What we are actually seeing right now is a larger … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-1646- Let’s Talk About Liberty & was originally first published on September, 17th, 2015. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. I am getting an extremely late start today due to the new ducks arriving and a family emergency, so it is going to be a simple chat with Jack episode today. Last night I listened to the republican debates, not really sure why, guess I felt I deserved some sort of punishment. What I heard was mostly a … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-1577- Gun and Hunting Wisdom of our Fathers and was originally fist published on May, 19th, 2015. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. I want to talk about guns today, but a bit differently then you might expect from a “survival podcast” to do. No ARs, no concealed carry and no ninja like accessories. No today I want to tell you about the gun wisdom I learned at the hands of my grandfather and father as a young … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-1185- 15 Perennial Herbs with Medicinal Uses and was originally fist published on August 13th, 2013. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. NOTE – As per the intro to this episode since the original episode Sand Mountain Herbs is no longer selling product. I left the links to the original pages there because the information is good and some of them redirect to Amazon as a source. In any event the links are now for information only. Today … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-923- Geoff Lawton on Site Selection, Main Frame Earthworks, GMOs and More and was originally fist published on June 15th, 2012. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Since 1985, Geoff Lawton has undertaken 1,000’s of jobs consulting, designing, teaching and implementing in seventeen different countries around the world. Clients have included private individuals, groups, communities, governments, aid organizations, non government organizations and multinational companies. In October 1997 Bill Mollison, upon his retirement, asked Geoff to establish and direct … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-917- 11 Common Gardening, Permaculture and Homesteading Questions and was originally fist published on June 7th, 2012. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. When I speak or do videos or even do a podcast there are common questions that always seem to pop up. Given that is the case I figure most people could learn from at least a few of them, so today’s show is dedicated to answering some of the more common ones and a few … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-648- Reaching the Unreachable and was originally fist published on April, 21st 2011. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Every day I get emails from people that say my ______ just doesn’t get it. I have tried explaining _____ and ______ and ______ and they still don’t think there is any reason to have a preparedness plan. What else can I say to reach them. Now it is easy to write off people, call them sheeple (as most … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-653- Thirteen Interesting Facts About Liberty. and was originally fist published on April, 28th 2011. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Today we examine liberty to truly understand what we are working for with self sufficient lifestyles. Liberty seems like a simple concept at first, are you free or not? But what really defines freedom, what really is the difference between liberty and captivity and are their shades of gray that deceive us? Join me today as we … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government surveillance, war, AI, the ancient grain fonio, DC generators, sand batteries, wells, parenting, 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 … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I asked for suggestions for the Thursday show on Nostr. A ton of topics came in and Nicole Sauce suggested that I have her on to discuss “all the things”, so today that is what we are going to do. The Starship test and the MSM’s BS headlines “The corporate press is factual but not truthful”. ~Paul B on Nostr (Credit to Michael Malice) Wicking bed construction, substrates and more Fish, the keeping, the catching, the cooking, more Building community and events from 0 to successful Using Nostr and the #grownostr initiative to build a network Chicken … Continue reading →

Robert Baxley is a homesteader, natural builder, and chef living on Colorado’s Western Slope. A vocationally trained gourmet chef, Bob honed his culinary craft at premier restaurants, resorts, and hotels, before purchasing his own fine dinning restaurant in Southern Colorado. After 12 years of success as a restaurateur, divorce and natural disaster lead to the end of Bob’s restaurant. He began a new career in natural and alternative building with a high school friend. When the ’07 financial collapse happened, he began questioning the sanity of reliance on the complex and corrupt systems that run the world. With inspiration from … Continue reading →

In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover biochar, saving to buy a house, pesticides, sous vide cooking, real world meetups, college closures, parallel economies and more. If you want to submit content or questions for a show like today’s the best thing to do is send an email about your topic or question to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with TSPC in the subject line. Ask your question up front in one sentence or do the same with your … Continue reading →

So right now the entire global economic order is falling apart, supply chains are being disrupted, food production facilities are burning down for no good reason and the elite are trying to start a world war. And what are the “normies” worried about? A skinny ugly dude in a dress got a can of Bud Light in the mail and made tik tok videos with it. So what do we do? Double down on building our own futures in our own way. Join Me Today to Discuss… Bread and circuses has turned to pharmaceuticals and TV A dairy farm “exploded” … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the fall of the dollar, RFK running for POTUS, permaculture, solar power, low carb trail food, butchering, medicine, the year 1913, the edge of empire 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 … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-761- Downward Class Migration and originally aired on Oct 12th, 2011. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. I have been predicting downward class migration in the coming years but the more research I do the more I realize that it is actively occurring and has been for the last 50 years. In reality it is only the illusions created by easy consumer level debt that has hidden the drop in class level over the past few decades. The … Continue reading →

The first time I used the phrase “from home to homestead” on the show was quite a while ago. How long ago you ask? That would have been Episode 20 recorded on July 22, 2008. This concept so resonated with people it became not just a common discussion topic, it actually inspired one couple (Johnny Max and his wife, AKA “The Queen”) to run an entire podcast for a number of years on the concept. I realized while we talk a ton about the concept of homesteading we have not looked at it from this angle in a while, so … Continue reading →

Having been on Nostr now for about a month and having banked a nice stack of satoshis in that time I have come to really appreciate what Nostr is all about. In other words by using it, I get it. There are some hiccups, this thing is brand new and not everything works all the time. But Nostr is really not even a beta product yet, more like pre alpha. So that will correct in time. The one legitimate complaint by members of my audience is that the conversation is dominated by Bitcoin talk. This makes sense as Nostr’s first … Continue reading →

Today we are doing a listener feedback episode where I answer your questions, discuss the current state of affairs and more. We lead off today with a soft launch of the Grow Nostr Initiative, move on to the rapid loss of dominance of the US dollar and then turn to more homestead and lifestyle design topics. Join Me Today to Discuss…. Brazil and China now have a direct currency relationship – link Russia is adopting the Chinese Yuan as it’s international trade currency – link Japan is buying Russian oil at above the sanction rate it agreed to – link … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on economics, permaculture, butchering, investing, insurance, nutrition, society in decline 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 →

This show if coming from the angle of the new homestead owner. I think though it will be helpful to everyone. I get emails all the time, they go something like…. Jack, ` You’re a jerk because of you I now have X acres outside of town. We are excited to move in. I am in zone ___ and we get ___ rain, the soil is ____ and I want animals including ______, ______, ____ and may be _____. What should I grow, what do you use for a cover crop, can I put a lake in and raise ducks … Continue reading →

Mark and Laurie Mann are on a mission to heal our soil. Together they have devoted decades to the holistic enrichment of soil to produce impressive results in the root systems of trees and plants. Their complimentary education and practical knowledge has led them to create two companies; Plant Growth Management Systems and the American BioChar Company, over the last 25 years. Mark’s enthusiasm for trees and agriculture started with his studies at Purdue University, where he earned a degree in Forest Management and Agronomy. He continued his work in urban tree soil improvements, arborist equipment, and Tree Growth Regulators. … Continue reading →

Today is the first Tuesday of the month so time for your monthly chat with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee. This time we talk about a ton of things. The ongoing collapse of the US dollar reserve status, building businesses, building local economies and a ton more. 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 MeWe Join Me on Odysee All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools and Resources   Sponsors of the Day Paul Wheaton’s … Continue reading →