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In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Keith Snow to talk about how to use many foods that are commonly sotred by preppers like whole grains, legumes and other dry goods and common food preps. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-684- Keith Snow on Cooking With Grains, Legumes and Other Preps recorded on 6-14-11. 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, beginning with … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on interventionism, nutrition, health, battery banks, half acre homesteading, fuel storage, aquatics 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 →

Today Amy joins me to discuss raising back yard rabbits and other permaculture and homesteading topics. Amy started homesteading for health benefits and has found that an more in the homesteading lifestyle. Amy was born and raised in New York City, Amy was fascinated by nature and sought to learn all she could about the natural world. Now, she is living her childhood dream, homesteading on 1.7 acres in North Alabama. Her homesteading journey was sparked by her marathon and triathlon ambitions (she is a locally competitive runner) that led her to the paleo diet and the evils of the … Continue reading →

As many of you know I have been teaching people to actually diversify their assets for a very long time. In fact my recommendations have been fairly consistent since 2008 when I started, adjusted only as conditions on the ground have dictated. For instance I added Bitcoin as an asset to hold, once it came into existence and I learned enough about it to recommend it. My basic recommendations for an allocated holding group of assets are and have been…. Cash (dollars) for short term and mid term needs Precious metals as a wealth insurance program (at 5-10% of net … Continue reading →

Yesterday Biden dropped an announcement that he was dropping out on a X Posting, even very senior staffers were caught off guard, the info on Trump’s assassination attempt keeps getting worse. So we will talk some about that and then move on to some more concrete listener questions on economics, homesteading and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… What is really going on with Biden, why did he quit on X, not do a video, etc. Is Kamala going to be the nominee now, who might be her VP and more Stop it, no it isn’t going to be Michelle … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by MJ Demarco to discuss entrepreneurship, making money and myths about wealth, economics, mindset and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-683- MJ Demarco on the Five Financial Lies recorded on 6-14-11. 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, beginning with the oldest of them going forward. There is a tremendous library of wisdom in all the … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, heat casualties, pets, electricity, fitness, battery banks, motivation, rabbits, rifle optics 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 →

I am very excited to bring you this interview today. Vance Crowe is helping families preserve their knowledge, legacy and what was learned by the mistakes of their elders for future generations in a very cool way. He does with something he calls “Legacy Interviews“. Vance is the founder of Legacy Interviews, a service that video records individuals and couples telling their life stories so that future generations have the opportunity to know their family history. Crowe has worked for organizations as varied as the World Bank, Monsanto, the US Peace Corps and even as a deckhand on an ecotourism … Continue reading →

There have been a lot of good decisions by the courts lately that are positive for liberty. One is particular is a ruling on the home production of distilled alcohol and prohibition of it being unconstitutional. This soaked a thought in me to talk about agorism today, what it is, why it works and what a true agonist opportunity looks like. Agorism is most simply put the idea of building a free society by trading and working directly with others, without government rules. It means people should rely on each other instead of the government for services and goods. Join … Continue reading →

I am going to come at this today from two angles. They will be that perhaps there was malice from someone inside the government, the second that it could really have simply been incompetence. Both are ugly, we may never know the truth but one of those two options must be true and the likely result of either changes pretty much everything about this election cycle. Join Me Today to Discuss… There are only two possible explanations to what happened Someone/s in the government allowed/caused it The level of incompetence in the top protection authority in the world is extreme … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Ron Hood to discuss EDC, lock picking, bug out bags, less than lethal self defense, lock picking and a ton more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-639- Ron Hood on Every Day Carry and was originally recorded on 4-5-11. Note – There is some static in the first few minutes of the interview, we didn’t notice it during the recording but it only lasts for the first few minutes of the interview and then goes away. Skype audio at the time of this episode was an art not a … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on SMART meters, weight training, esophageal spasms, broad acre compost application, truck tool boxes, trees, mass psychosis 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 →

Most of us at some time have looked at “junk land” in western Texas selling for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars an acre. For less than the cost of a new car you can own 100-300 acres of land. But is it worth it, is a good life possible in such a climate? Our guest today is making it happen. Shaun is turning 320 acres of Texas wasteland into a desert forest. He has been documenting the journey on YouTube with 160,000 subscribers so far. Shaun was also recently featured in Texas Highways and interviewed on Texas … Continue reading →

Today Matt Powers (citizen scientist) and Jack Spirko (Redneck Hippy Duck Farmer) discuss what they have both learned about soil, composting, gardening and regenerative agriculture over the past decade. Tune in for a lot of fun and a fire hose of knowledge. We went into so many areas today including… How Matt and Jack had different paths to the same conclusions The reason to use true science in understanding soils Different plants and their unique attributes Composting methods and the importance of testing compost The role of animals in regenerative agriculture How natural soil systems mirror aquatic systems The difference … Continue reading →

Today we cover the stuff the MSM buried “below the fold”. A reporter was fired for telling the truth about pre-scripted Biden interviews. A new peer reviewed study says the mRNA vaccines shorten life expectancy. Boeing gets off with a fine instead of criminal charges. The WEF,s Klaus Schwab says we must be “forced to cooperate” with global elites. We found out that Biden’s event prep is done at a child’s level including pictures of where to enter and exit rooms. On top of all this, the President of the largest teacher’s union wants “all the things” as she explains … Continue reading →

Today Ken Berry joins me to discuss the proper human diet, the absolute poison in the standard American diet and his plan to replace the American Diabetes Association with an organization that actually addresses the root cause of our current epidemic of type two diabetes. 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 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. 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 Join the MSB Here Redneck Hippy Duck … Continue reading →

Major shifts are afoot in the country. The portion of the public still able to think just got a major wake up call, Biden is not mentally fit and they have been lied to blatantly for years. They are also asking a very important question who the F is actually running the country. In other news SCOTUS just handed down major victories for liberty and yet things are really not getting better any time soon. Tune in as we discuss what’s really going on and what we can do about it. Join Me Today to Discuss… Joe sucks, we knew … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen from RootSimple. We discussed a huge variety of homesteading and gardening topics along with their books, blog and other work. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-631- Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen from RootSimple and was originally recorded on 3-24-11. 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, beginning with the oldest of them going forward. … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the war on cash, surge protectors, competitive sports, DIY cleaning products, permaculture, workshop design, aquaculture 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 →

Everyone wants land. Land land and more land. I need 80 jillion acres, cattle and pigs. Do you though? An intensively managed small holding is more than most people really need. Today we will discuss how you can meet a ton of your needs for food, fiber and medicine on even a .25-.75 acre lot. We will also learn a lot about strategy and context and how those lead to proper implementation of tactics and techniques. Join Me Today to Discuss… First we must develop context Strategy begets tactics and techniques Interviewing yourself like you are your own client Do … Continue reading →

Let me ask you a question, do you really feel future generations will know anything approaching the freedoms we still have today? Do you think even the freedom that children had in say 1985 will ever be restored? Have you ever considered the progression of the loss of freedom in this nation? I am talking going way, way back. It was said of the Native Americans prior to the founding of our nation that “never have there ever been a people who were so free”. While a valid point, it isn’t exactly true, as many such people were as free … Continue reading →

To be clear there is at this point no risk on the long term holding of Bitcoin at this point in history. The government will not ban it, it is now in the retirement accounts of government employees and protected by Blackrock lobbyists. It has a future as certain as the mathematics behind it. Short of nuclear war and a ELE nothing can stop the inevitable. The only Bitcoin risk now is not having any. Join Me Today to Discuss… The time to argue about Bitcoin being banned or going to zero is over The time to discuss block sizes … Continue reading →

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Mike Gaisor. Mike is one of the most switched on financial people I know. Having worked on the inside of major bond trading concerns before moving into complex political accounting issues he has a unique view into our economy. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-630- Mike Gasior on the Current Economy and Everyday Prepping and was originally recorded on 3-23-11. 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 … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the draft, fitness mindset, sola wood kilns, plants, grafting, dog training, options trading, bitcoin, opportunity capital 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 →

I am the grandfather of a Gen Alpha and a GenZ grandson. My granddaughter is at the elder age for a Gen Alpha and my Grandson at the lower age of a GenZ. The take away from that is demographers be damned they are close in age and will both come up in their “prime” in the 30s. I was talking with my wife last night about how I am sometimes hard on my grandson due to his very strong inclination to attempt to avoid anything that appears like work at all costs. Including the very easy chores that he … Continue reading →

Nick Ferguson joins me as we discuss how we would design a property to actually feed a community living on it. We hear so often, “I am going to get some friends together, buy some land and grow all our own food”. Most of these people are not vegetarians but seem to focus on wanting to grow vegetables, fruits and grains to “grow all their own food”. There is a better way to do this. Join Us Today as We Discuss. The problems with trying to feed a community or family with just a garden What silvopasture is and why … Continue reading →

Today we dig into a ton of US and global events. Subjects like a new automatic draft registration for all US Males, controlling public opinion, the “bird flu death” was a total lie, the bump stock and pistol brace bans are both dead, the former NSA chief not works for OpenAi, Saudi Arabia ditches the Petrodollar and a ton more. Join Me Today to Discuss… The New NDAA instantly enrolls all males 18-26 for the draft – link An extremely powerful 1 minute speech by Jesse Ventura – link A French General says they “need to control information to influence … Continue reading →

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 →