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Today on TSPC we welcome Mollie Engelhart. I first met Mollie at Exit and Build last year, where we were both speaking about building resilient systems for a better future. Mollie is a mother of five, a regenerative farming advocate, and an entrepreneur. She owns two regenerative farms, one in California and one in Texas, as well as four vegan restaurants, including Sage Vegan Bistro, co-owned with actor Woody Harrelson. Mollie’s passion lies in creating sustainable food systems, reducing waste, and teaching others how to grow their own food. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of regenerative agriculture, building … Continue reading →

Today we discuss Bitcoin in a way that even the newest folks can understand. If you’ve been on the fence about getting started or just stuck a toe in and feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We’ll break down the basics—things like dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and why it’s one of the simplest ways to get started. We’ll also touch on security, wallets, and why Bitcoin holds value even if no one’s buying coffee with it. No technical rabbit holes or “run-your-own-node-on-Tor” talk here—just practical advice for regular people looking to take the next step. For those who’ve been in … Continue reading →

Today at 12PM Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States, becoming on the second president in history to be elected to two non consecutive terms. Over 100 Executive orders will be signed on day one. So many we don’t even know what they all are yet. Meanwhile Brandon just issued more preemptive pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci. We have a cease fire and on going hostage for convict exchange going on in Israel and Trump just dropped a shit coin on the market. What comes next, who the hell knows but we are going … Continue reading →

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 →

Josh Hale joined me today to discuss using AI in your business without losing the “human touch”. Ai is one of those disruptive innovations that you had better learn to use, because your competitors are already doing so. Joshua Hale is an entrepreneur, AI mentor, and modern homesteader who bridges the worlds of technology, holistic living, and community building. As the founder of JH Media and Consulting, he specializes in helping businesses and individuals unlock the power of AI to achieve growth and efficiency while maintaining their humanity and value. He joins us today to discuss, how entrepreneurs can harness … Continue reading →

Guy Swann “the guy who’s read more on bitcoin than any other guy you know”, returns to TSPC and The Bitcoin Breakout to discuss the current bull market, how high we go this cycle and what’s in store for BTC in 2025! I have known guy as a friend and contemporary for about 5 years and known of him for longer than that. Guy is the host of Bitcoin Audible a podcast that primary consists of him reading various articles about Bitcoin and then providing commentary on them. He has also been the voice on almost 2 dozen of the … Continue reading →

Today we discuss a variety of composting methods and making composting the core of your homestead activities. 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. In the end though composting can be the core of daily life on … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Marc Hallee. We discussed how his family experienced the disaster of a house fire in Feb 2011. He came on air to tell TSP listeners what to avoid and how to protect their property and items during the rebuild process. To sum it up, they had the house fire, they were then robbed and vandalized the first night by the builders boarding up the house. Just about all dry cleaned items were destroyed by the cleaning process, the ServiceMaster company lost many items and stole even more. It gets worse from … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Syria, cooking for the holidays, gun cases, B17 and cancer, biochar, the NJ drones 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 →

Charles Mayfield, regenerative farmer and founder of Farrow Skincare returns to TSPC for the third time. We discuss lard-based skincare, its health benefits, and how regenerative farming transforms beauty. Don’t miss this inspiring episode! Charles’ journey from regenerative farming to founding Farrow Skincare The benefits of lard-based skincare and its game-changing potential in the beauty industry How regenerative farming enhances skincare ingredients for health and environmental impact Addressing misconceptions about clean skincare with Farrow’s approach The connection between skincare ingredients and overall health, including reducing toxic load The role of natural, nutrient-dense ingredients like lard in supporting skin health How … Continue reading →

Over the past decade, trust in institutions like the media, Big Pharma, and the government has gone up in flames—and that’s a good thing. In this episode, we dive into why losing faith in corrupt systems is freeing us to seek truth and build something better. Join Me Today to Discuss… We’ve been taught that we should want to trust government and institution but is it true, has it ever worked out that way, ever? What is the natural result of realizing you can’t trust centralized sources of information Areas where the media, government and large corporations have lost all … Continue reading →

So what the hell is going on in the world. The US shows it has learned nothing after 100 years of effing around in the mid east, The American Diabetes Association wants your story if it matches their bias, El Salvador has trillions of dollars of gold, we now have self healing concrete thanks to biochar and a ton more. Tune in for this one it will be lit. Join Me Today to Discuss… The US has destabilized Syria in the name of freedom, how long will we have “fall out no one could have foreseen”? Again. – Link The … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Courtney Clay who was “unschooled” for her entire childhood, and received great benefit from this method of self-directed learning. In this episode we expored the concept of “unschooling” and how self directed learning can empower young people. While I myself take a hybrid approach without grand kids, structure first, free learning second I really enjoyed this discussion and think you will too. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 9-29-11 and was originally Episode-752- Courtney Clay on Unschooling. The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the deep state, solar power, fitness, foraging in winter, stomach viruses, real egg nog, guerrilla gardening, Bitcoin hitting 100K 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 … Continue reading →

I get to interview one of the people I truly admire today. Allan Booker is an amazing man, food freedom advocate and a general all around awesome guy. He joins us today to discuss food freedom and the value of “genetic capital” and why and how we need to be developing our own seed and livestock genetics and how to protect them from the giant conglomerates. Alan Booker is the founder and executive director of the Institute of Integrated Regenerative Design, training professionals to create ecosystemic and regenerative systems. Starting out with a degree in electrical engineering, Alan now has … Continue reading →

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 the Day Join the MSB Here K9 … Continue reading →

Donald Trump hasn’t even taken power and some on the left are in full meltdown mode. We literally have young women sterilizing themselves to protect their “reproductive rights”. Brandon pardoned Hunter to protect himself and suddenly everyone is a legal scholar about the 5th amendment and expect that Brandon will go to prison, when he’s actually headed for an old folks home. The Orangeman is sniping off his own thin majority in the house and his cabinet appointments are a very mixed bag. Bitcoin is ripping but can’t break the 100K ceiling just yet. MicroStrategy is on track to own … Continue reading →

Today one day before the great American Holiday we stop and pause to think about what we have to be thankful for. Two years ago I rerecorded the original portion of this show into much better audio quality, I do hope you enjoy it. If you would like to hear the first version of it as it was recorded in my car you can find the original that was published on Nov. 26, 2008 here. The beauty of this show is I feel it is something you can share with friends and family. The real history of Thanksgiving is actually … Continue reading →

Today’s episode was originally, Episode-557- Surviving Thanksgiving with Chef Keith Snow and originally aired on Nov. 23rd 2010. The notes below are the original notes from that episode. Remember while Rewind Shows are commercial free you can always support our show by Joining the MSB or simply by doing your Amazon.com shopping though TspAz.com Tune in today for a special edition of The Survival Podcast with Chef Keith Snow. Keith is the creator of HarvestEating.com which focuses on eating seasonally and cooking with food you can grow in your backyard of obtain locally. He is also a daily listener to … Continue reading →

Join me today to discuss a fascinating thought experiment: what if the public education system as we know it didn’t exist, and we had the chance to rebuild it from scratch using today’s technology? Imagine ditching outdated textbooks for dynamic, digital resources, replacing rigid classrooms with flexible learning spaces, and leveraging AI to create personalized education paths for every student. We’ll dive into how education could look if we stripped away the bureaucracy and embraced innovation, explore community-based learning hubs, and even touch on ideas like a government-funded free online college. Stick around—this one’s all about rethinking how we prepare … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Bryan Black of ITS Tactical to discuss his personal top ten list of tactical skills that everyone should make a part of their lives, specifically for those of us in a preparedness mindset. ITS was founded in early 2009 as a joint venture between Military Veterans and those serving in the Special Operations community, ITS Tactical quickly grew into a definitive resource for skill-set information, tactical gear reviews and DIY projects. In addition to running an amazing website and business I had Bryan on because we go way back as friends … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on endless wars, American made shotguns, Bitcoin, rabbits, H5N1 bird flu, holiday beverages, venison sausage 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 →

Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee joins us today to discuss what it takes to “just raise backyard sheep”. We talk the good the bad, the easy and the hard. The things you really should have done before you bring any sheep onto your property and what happens when you don’t. Tune in to learn a LOT with this one. It only takes one step to foment a peaceful revolution: Start. Nicole Sauce serves as a catalyst for rapid community creation, business growth, and homesteading as a lifestyle through her podcast Living Free in Tennessee. She also keeps the … Continue reading →

I learned a cool voice hack with ChatGPT from Expert Council Member Shawn Mills at the fall workshop. This led to today’s interview with well, ChatGPT itself. Tune in to actually hear ChatGPT respond to my questions about using it in real time in a live stream. No editing, raw responses from ChatGPT. We will talk all about how GPT can help anyone, homeschool parents, solopreneurs, small business consultants, farmers writing grant applications and more. Don’t miss this, I don’t think anything quite like it has been done in real time before. Just Some of the Questions I will ask … Continue reading →

Making your own sausage is a skill that saves money, delivers better flavor, and gives you total control over your food. Today, I’ll show you how to get started or take your skills to the next level. Sausage making is about more than food; it’s about self-sufficiency, saving money, and creating something you’ll be proud to share with family and friends. Once you start, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. Join Me Today to Discuss… A Brief History What is sausage Has been made at least for 5500 years likely longer Sausage is mixed until protein and fat emulsify … Continue reading →

In this episode we covered 5 major shifts in society, 5 ways to build individual liberty, 5 pillars of lifestyle design and 5 reasons people fail to actually design the life they really want. The original show was titled Episode-2032- Planning Your Future When the Future is Uncertain and was first published on 6-27-17 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 TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC Telegram … Continue reading →

In this episode I covered 15 plants that a large majority of people either don’t know about at all at least don’t know very much about. Some of them you likely have heard of but I bet you will find uses for them that you were unaware of. The original show was titled Episode-1568- 15 Underrated Plants for the Homestead and was first published on 4-30-15 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 →

In this episode I went over the 6 guns that would cover 99% of any need most gun owners will ever have. Don’t worry it doesn’t mean you can’t have more than 6, I sure do, just may be cover the bases first. The original show was titled Episode-2454- Choosing the 6 Basic Guns that Cover 99% of What Anyone Needs and was first published on 6-6-19 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 →

In this episode I was joined by Cory McElroy from Aquarium Co-op a tropical fish based business specializing in fish, plants and accessories. I was so impressed by Cory that I literally went to a trade show just to get him on air with us. Well last week John Willis of SOE told me he listens to this episode at least once a year, so I decided to make it our lead off rewind episode for this week while we are conducting the TSP-24 Workshop. The original show was titled Episode-2428- Cory McElroy on Building a Business Based on Your … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Bryan Davis of AskBryan.com to discuss what he calls, “the secret of the ancients”. The ancients knew something we have largely forgotten fermented food is good for the body, stores with out refrigeration and can even help to alleviate many illnesses. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 9-16-11 and was originally Episode-746- Bryan Davis from AskBryan.com on the Ancients and Their Food 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 … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, Nostr Relays, guns, dogs, dental issues, cooking, education 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 … Continue reading →