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In Episode 428 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re turning garbage into gear. When supply chains crumble and stores go dark, you won’t be able to run to Home Depot or hit “Buy Now.” But survival isn’t about shiny tools — it’s about creativity. The truth is, there’s a whole world of function hiding in the stuff most people throw away.

Let’s be honest—prepping can get exhausting. When you’re constantly thinking about what could go wrong, stocking up, learning skills, staying alert… it’s easy to hit a wall. In Episode 427 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re diving into something every serious prepper will face eventually: burnout.

Hello Intelligentsia! John Jeffers shares an important update about the future of the Contra Radio Network. With significant upgrades planned for the recording studio, some temporary changes are expected while these improvements take place. Although the publication of new episodes is paused, Dave Kershner will continue to deliver the episodes you enjoy. The network is also considering a platform change from Podbean to another service, in addition to launching a brand-new website. Stay tuned for these exciting developments that aim to enhance your listening experience. Thank you for your continued support and patience during this transition period.

In Episode 211, Dave starts the show discussing the ramifications of the Romanian, Polish, and the future Hungary election. The globalists already took Romania off the board and now they’re trying to do it again in Poland this weekend. Orban and Hungary are in their sights in 2026. From there, he discusses $66M worth of fraud being perpetrated at the USDA. Dave closes the show discussing a Project Veritas video and the left’s continued lawfare. Articles discussed/reviewed:

• Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival by Luiza Ilie and Elizaveta Gladun from Reuters
• USDA Employee and Others Charged in $66 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme by Amy Furr from Breitbart
• Massive Trump win! SCOTUS clears path to remove 500,000+ foreign nationals by Candace Hathaway from Blaze Media

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

BARBARIAN TALK RADIO FROM THE CALIFORNIA COAST TONIGHT!! BROADCASTING FROM A SECRET COAST LOCATION ABOUT OUR WORLD AND BEYOND IN TIME AND SPACE...

Prepping doesn’t always look like bug-out bags and bunker drills. Sometimes it’s changing a tire in the rain. Sometimes it’s figuring out how to cook dinner when the propane runs out. In Episode 426 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re diving into how those annoying, inconvenient daily hiccups are actually training grounds for the real deal. The Flat Tire Mindset Changing a tire isn’t just a car skill — it’s a readiness skill. It tests your ability to stay calm, work with your hands, and solve problems under pressure. That moment of frustration, of being stuck and needing to fix it yourself? That’s survival in miniature. Even better? Teach your kids. Show them how to jack the car up, pull the lug nuts, and swap it out. It’s hands-on, confidence-building, and way more useful than half the stuff they learn in school. You’re not just giving them a chore — you’re planting seeds of independence and grit.

The housing market is out of control — and it’s not just headlines, it’s real. In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we dive deep into the numbers, the history, and what it means for those of us who want to survive and thrive outside the system. Because when the roof over your head becomes unaffordable, it’s time to start thinking like a prepper, not a consumer.

In Episode 79 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing an email he received from Ammo Squared regarding future potential ammo shortages. After that, he provides the usual updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. From there, Dave showcases the Everyday Carry collection from the tworiversoutfitter.com website and the carrying capacity of one-strap vs two-strap bags. He closes the show by talking about the garden plot and the implementation of electroculture this year. Articles/topics discussed:

• Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store
• DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave’s Etsy Shop for fun clothing options
• Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
• Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
• State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

In our last live episode (Episode 342), we read Patreons’ comments about what Prepping 2.0 has meant to them - and describe what it’s meant to us. But have no fear: rebroadcasts of Prepping 2.0 will continue. Thanks for an amazing ride. We’ll never forget how wonderful it was talking with you every week.

In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re talking about something most people don’t think twice about—light—until it’s gone. When the grid fails, darkness creeps in fast. And it’s not just inconvenient. It’s dangerous. From navigating your space safely to avoiding accidents, staying productive, and even protecting your mental health, reliable lighting is one of the most overlooked survival essentials.