People love to say they’ve got a great idea, how it’s going to change everything, make them rich, or finally set them free. The problem is, most of them never do a damn thing with it. They talk, they plan, they wait, and nothing happens.  I’ve had great ideas too. One could’ve made real money. I did nothing with it. That’s not a lesson, it’s a warning. An idea without action is worthless. Worse, it becomes life cancer, the habit of telling yourself you’ll get to it someday. That habit stacks up. It drags down your personal life, then leaks … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government promises, tax strategy, physical fitness, a summer stock sell off, foraging elderberry, the “No Kings” protests 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 … Continue reading →

Join Expert Council Member Ryan Steva and I today to discuss the common pitfalls that can derail your homesteading journey before it even gets going. Ryan is a professional homestead consultant with boots-on-the-ground experience helping people turn raw land into thriving, resilient systems. He’s been through it all—personally and professionally—and today he’s sharing hard-won lessons from both sides of the fence. We dig into why people burn out, what causes projects to stall, and how things like perfectionism or overcommitting can sabotage even the best intentions. From water flow to workflow, we’ll unpack how subtle design decisions can make or … Continue reading →

Today we talk about the LA riots and how they are already spreading to other cities.  Of course this is all 100% coordinated centrally planned.  We will talk about what “nothing stops this train” really means and why it is not a good thing. Then what you can do about all this as to building a better future for yourself and end with a harsh dose of reality.  Today’s episode is not for the feint of heart, those clinging to denial or anyone who wants someone else to fix their problems.  In many ways this will be a “vintage TSPC … Continue reading →

Today we’re diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in the self-reliance toolbox: growing mushrooms at home. Not some niche hobby, not some weird hippie project, but a legitimate food production system you can run in your kitchen, spare room, or even a closet. Fast results, scalable, cheap to start, and packed with benefits most people never even think about. We’re talking about a complete protein that grows on trash, in small spaces, with little more than humidity, light, and time. Mushrooms like oyster and lion’s mane can replace grocery store purchases and even mimic the flavors … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government waste, GPS fencing, foraging edible plants, cooking, insurance, becoming a recognized expert 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 →

Joe Alton, MD is an actively-licensed physician, medical preparedness advocate, and retired Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Life fellow of the American College of OB/GYN. Amy Alton, ARNP, CNM is an actively-licensed advanced practice nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. Together, they are the NY Times/Amazon bestselling authors of various books, including the Book Excellence Award winners: The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide For When Help Is NOT On The Way, Alton’s Antibiotics and Infectious Disease, and other books. They have also been contributors to magazines in the survival, homesteading, and preparedness genre. Their website at … Continue reading →

Today John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As will be typical you just don’t know what will pop up in this episode. We will discuss a variety of current events, homestead and entrepreneurial topics. And of course take questions and comments from the live stream in real time. 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 … Continue reading →

When I talk to people and they ask what I do and I tell them I run a podcast I get three very common questions…. How do you make money doing that? What is your podcast about? What is it called? ` When I answer that third question with “The Survival Podcast”, it almost always starts a conversation that begins with some quite inaccurate assumptions by the person I am talking to.  Whether they are of a prepper mind set or not it tends to be the same angle.  “End of the world” type stuff.  I instantly shift into explaining … Continue reading →

In this episode I welcomed Greg Yows to The Survival Podcast.  Greg is a great friend to both the show and me personally.  Together we wrote “The Revolution is You” our show theme. When asked about himself Greg says, “I am a simple songwriter. The hippies in the 60s had their “protest” bards in the form of Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Janice Joplin, John Lennon, Joan Baez…the list goes on. Now, I ain’t claimin’ to have their skill. But I have just as much passion for my cause. And that cause is making sure my kids enjoy freedom from the … Continue reading →