NOTE TO PARENTS - Unlike my other shows, this is not a podcast to listen to with your kids. I talk about some horrific scenarios not intended for children.

This podcast deals with the harsh realities of the prepper world.

Kerry Lutz joins me as we discuss what 2014 may hold in store for us. Additionally, we talk about climate and weather, alternate job opportunities, CCW laws, and various other prepper topics!

Kerry Lutz joins me as we discuss what 2014 may hold in store for us. Additionally, we talk about climate and weather, alternate job opportunities, CCW laws, and various other prepper topics!

Talking with Krista Hampton, our Thrive representative. I first met Krista at a prepper expo. What impressed me about her was her energy and enthusiasm for Thrive foods. Not only does she sell them, but she uses them in her everyday cooking.

Talking with Krista Hampton, our Thrive representative. I first met Krista at a prepper expo. What impressed me about her was her energy and enthusiasm for Thrive foods. Not only does she sell them, but she uses them in her everyday cooking.

A listener had written in asking what the best approach was to building their Bug Out Bags. This is a topic that many preppers ponder, it's a good opportunity to answer it on the podcast. We also talk with Sun Oven about their newsletter.

I'm seeing too much fear mongering going on in the prepper community. Sure, it sells products, but don't fall for the hype. Also, I answer a listener's question on bugging back home from work.

Here are some thoughts and opinions on NetGeo's TV show, "American Blackout." Though it had a lot of implausibilities, it still made for a good what-if scenario. Below are my notes on it.

Here are some thoughts and opinions on NetGeo's TV show, "American Blackout." Though it had a lot of implausibilities, it still made for a good what-if scenario. Below are my notes on it.

The coming nationwide Grid Fail test?

What do you suggest for planning for such a thing?

Make your smartphone part of your essential gear.

From Survival Mom, about having multiple "safe houses" you can go to.

Dropping out of YouTube and Google+.