TweetToday on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on ash borers, canning, food storage, generators, cars, organic food, humor, monetizing content and more.

Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK.

The best way to improve your chances of being on the air is ask your question or make your point up front, then provide details.

Also please do your best to call from a quiet area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard.

While I can’t put all calls on the air but I do my best to get as many of them on as I can.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Calls and Discuss…

Thoughts on the emerald ash borer

Canning meat and following procedure to the letter

Food storage in warm and humid climates

More on running natural gas to your generator

How to choose a car for your needs

Is organic food really better for you than conventional

An angry man calls in because the zello team banned him – LOL

Determining revenue models for your blog/online magazine

Resources for today’s show…

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The Year 1964

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Walking To Freedom

TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Amazon

The Granddaddy’s Gun Club

You Really Got Me – The Kinks

Sponsors of the Day

JM Bullion

TSP Business Directory

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TweetAndrew is a 55 year old graduate of the University of Illinois B.A. Political Science/Economics/Criminolgy.

He also served in the  United States Army, Infantry (MOS 11B1P) but ended up in S2.  He did three years active duty, then five years in the GaANG on the pistol team, and armorer for a Personnel Services Company.

He then dedicated himself to 27 years law enforcement with a wide degree of experience including patrol/drug investigations/supervision/management in a major metro-Atlanta LE agency with +/- 1000 employees and a service population of 700,000.

He is the third generation of LEO in his family and the fourth generation was sworn in two years ago.  He joins us today with a LEOs perspective on dealing with law enforcement contacts and on LEOs that both keep and break their oaths.

Join Us Today As We Discuss…

Why people become police officers, and why some make it a career

The culture of police officers

Police officers and the Constitution

How to interact with police officers when

“Stopped” perhaps as a suspect of a minor crime

As a witness to an incident

During a disaster, natural or man made

When armed with a firearm

 Marijuana why you can be for legalization even if you think it is bad

How to be respectful, yet not be grovelling and roll over for the cop

Individual officers vs. law enforcement administration

Race and law enforcement

Effective relationships between law enforcement and people to make better communities

Modern Survivalism and LE and how there are many intersections of principles

Resources for today’s show…

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The Year 1963

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Walking To Freedom

TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Amazon

The Granddaddy’s Gun Club

Mr. Postman – The Beatles

Sponsors of the Day

Bulk Ammo

Self Reliance Magazine

Instant Publisher

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TweetToday is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes.

Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1341- The Basics of Fishing Gear and originally aired on  May 6th, 2014.

The notes below are the original notes from that episode.

Unlike many rewinds though this show does have about 10 minutes of new content where I discuss some of the things going on at Nine Mile Farm right now.  This topic also fits very nicely with today’s TSP Amazon Item of the Day.

A Small Surf Caught Pompano that became Sashimi

While at Sanibel Island I did a LOT of fishing.  Had a blast as the surf was pretty good to me for the first half of the trip.  About mid way into it, the ocean just got really rough and turbid and it really wasn’t worth the effort at that point.

I always enjoy fishing and frankly the last year was so full of work not much of it got done.  I enjoy fishing in fresh and salt water, in bays, estuaries, the surf, rivers, streams, creeks, hell I would fish a puddle if I thought there was a fish in it.

Surf fishing is hard to beat though, just for pure variety and the “never know what you will catch next” factor.  Over the years I have both caught and watched others catch some really interesting stuff just surf fishing the guts and bars on the beaches.

Here is a list of the species I caught while on vacation in the Sanibel Island Surf…

Spanish Mackerel

Permit

Snook

Ladyfish

Whiting

Gafftop Sail Catfish

Hard Head Catfish

Jack Cravalle

Blue Runner

Speckled Sea Trout

It was an absolute blast.  As always though when I am in a place where fishing is popular I see a ton of other fishermen.  Some are really switched on, some are specialists, like the guys fly casting to snook.  But there are always some who are well, just not quite “getting it”.

From rods that are too heavy to giant weights and hooks or God knows what else, you see a lot of things that just don’t work when you go fishing where others are fishing too.  This got me thinking, why not do a TSP fishing series.

So we are going to start that today, here is the plan for all the shows in this series…

Episode One -The basics of gear, rods, hooks, weights, reels, etc. (Today)

Episode Two – Fishing rivers and streams

Episode Three – Fishing the surf and bays and piers, etc.

Episode Four – Lakes

Episode Five – All about boats and hiring guides

Episode Six – “Unconventional Methods” – Jugging, Trot Lines, Bank Lines, etc.

If there is anything else you would want added to that list, let me know.  I am not going to focus much of artificals today but will pepper thoughts on them into most of the episodes as the situations discussed demand.

For Today this is What We Will Cover

Rods and reels (bait casting, spinning, fly, cane, etc)

Types of fishing line, mono, braided, fluoro

Hooks, bait holder, khale, circle, long shank (Aberdeen and Siwash), treble

Weights, split shots, casting, slip, rubber core and more

Nets and gaffs

Bait containers, stringers, coolers, etc

Floats, round, stick, slip, fly bubbles, etc.

Clippers, pliers, first aid stuff, hand towel, gloves, etc.

Some basic tips that always apply

Fish relate to structure and edges

Use the lightest gear that is suitable

If you are getting no action, move, change baits, etc. don’t just wait

Talk to others, read “fishing reports”

If you are going to fish often in one place keep notes

Target species or “go for anything” based on the situation

Learn “feel”, “hook set” and “play” (find easy action)

Have fun, don’t overdue it

Resources for today’s show…

Join the MSB

The Year 1341

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13Skills.com

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TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

BrinkOfFreedom.net

Bulk Ammo – (sponsor of the day)

Ready Made Resources – (sponsor of the day)

Raw Fish at the Beach

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TweetToday is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes.

Today’s episode was originally, Episode-858- Lierre Keith on The Vegetarian Myth and originally aired on March 13, 2012.

The notes below are the original notes from that episode.

I am doing a rewind episode today because I once again have to drive to Granbury which to and back will take over two hours out of my day.  This was due to incompetence at Tractor Supply!

Additionally we are behind on being ready for the Spring Workshop and I need to get caught up.  We were rained out this weekend on a lot of stuff that needs doing outside.  TSP will return to our usual programming tomorrow.

Lierre Keith Author of The Vegetarian Myth

I first found Lierre Keith on Peak Moment TV being interviewed by Janaia Donaldson.  She is the author of a book highly recommended by Robb Wolf called, “The Vegetarian Myth”.  When I heard her explain many of the roots of why we are told veganism is so good for us I knew I had to bring her on TSP.

The Forward of The Vegetarian Myth explains, “We’ve been told that a vegetarian diet can feed the hungry, honor the animals, and save the planet. Lierre Keith believed in that plant-based diet and spent twenty years as a vegan. But in The Vegetarian Myth, she argues that we’ve been led astray–not by our longings for a just and sustainable world, but by our ignorance.

The truth is that agriculture is a relentless assault against the planet, and more of the same won’t save us. In service to annual grains, humans have devastated prairies and forests, driven countless species extinct, altered the climate, and destroyed the topsoil–the basis of life itself. Keith argues that if we are to save this planet, our food must be an act of profound and abiding repair: it must come from inside living communities, not be imposed across them.

Resources for Today’s Show

Members Support Brigade

TSP Gear Shop

Join Our Forum

LierreKeith.com

Lierre on PeakMomentTV

EatWild.com

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

TweetToday on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on ducks, probiotics, livestock trailers, planting trees, chickens, homeschooling, building a refrigerated trailer and more.

Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK.

The best way to improve your chances of being on the air is ask your question or make your point up front, then provide details.

Also please do your best to call from a quiet area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard.

While I can’t put all calls on the air but I do my best to get as many of them on as I can.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Calls and Discuss…

Ducks in extreme cold climates – Ben Falk

The ins and outs of probiotics – Garry Collins

Loading stock into trailers – Darby Simpson

Establishing trees and preventing deer damage – Ben Falk

Alternatives to the Cornish Cross Chicken – Darby Simpson

Defending homeschooling and spreading the word – Mike and Sue

Keeping produce cool – Steven Harris

Is freedom possible via preemptive executive pardon – Jack

Resources for today’s show…

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The Year 1962

Join Our Forum

Walking To Freedom

TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Amazon

The Granddaddy’s Gun Club

409 – The Beach Boys

Sponsors of the Day

Ready Made Resources

Western Botanicals

 

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.

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TweetToday on The Survival Podcast I take your calls on zoning, investing, cold frames, pension funds, Trump’s economy, plant propagation and more.

Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK.

The best way to improve your chances of being on the air is ask your question or make your point up front, then provide details.

Also please do your best to call from a quiet area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard.

While I can’t put all calls on the air but I do my best to get as many of them on as I can.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Calls and Discuss…

How to have the best impact on “zoning regulations” possible

Thoughts on automated intelligence driven investing (robo advisers)

The use of windo UV film on cold frames, nope not a good idea at all

Deciding if and if so how to cash out early on a pension

Can Trump “turn around the economy” is that was presidents even do

Propagation of black locusts from suckers and cuttings

Resources for today’s show…

Join the Members Brigade

The Year 1961

Join Our Forum

Walking To Freedom

TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Amazon

The Granddaddy’s Gun Club

Forbes Article on Robo Advisers

Returns Vary Widely Among Robo Advisers

Article on Black Locust Cutting Propagation

The Story Behind Travlin Man

Travelin Man – Rickey Nelson

Sponsors of the Day

Knife Kits

The Berkey Guy

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.

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TweetVisit Mathias’ YouTube Channel to Learn More

Mathias Rieske grew up in the mountains of Utah, but despite that, he teases his wife that he is still Texan by birth. Growing up in Utah he gained a love of camping and the outdoors, and grew up in a preparedness minded family.

He also was involved in Boy Scouts, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout, worked at Scout Camps for a combined seven years, and is currently the Scoutmaster for his local troop.

Mathias also was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for two years. He worked in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas of South Florida where he learned Spanish. He has worked professionally as a Custodian, Police Officer, and Caretaker.

His wife calls him a ‘Food Network Junkie’ and ‘a huge goofball’, and he is often found in the kitchen making old favorites and experimenting new ideas. He has been married for almost eight years and is the happy father of two children.

Today Mathias joins us to discuss dutch oven cooking including tools, techniques, recipes, cast iron care, keeping costs down and more.

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Join the Members Brigade

The Year 1960

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Walking To Freedom

TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Amazon

The Granddaddy’s Gun Club

The Duck Chronicles

Dutch Oven a Day

Bono is Crap

Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis Presley

Sponsors of the Day

Safecastle Royal

Bob Well Nursery

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TweetNote – I am running a rewind today for a few reasons.  One is that the new ducks are coming in either tomorrow or Thursday and I need to get everything ready.

Additionally  I have to go out to Granburry to buy some stock tanks to plumb into our aquaponics system this weekend.  Normally this is a much shorter trip but someone out there bought all the 100 gallon tanks at my Tractor Supply, and you know who you are LOL.

I also need to get all the new stands built for that system this week and need some more lumber to get that done.

Lastly my voice is a wreck from this current cold or flu or whatever it is, I barely got though yesterdays show, so it seems like a good day to rest my vocal cords and get shit done!

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes.

Today’s episode was originally, Episode-845- Ben Franklin on Modern Survivalism and originally aired on Feb 22, 2012.

The notes below are the original notes from that episode.

Reat Franlin’s 8 Tenets at TheArtOfManliness.com

Recently I get a ton of emails on an article called. 8 Personal Finance Lessons from Benjamin Franklin that was published on the very cool blog, The Art of Manliness.

Several dozen of you told me that this article sounded like 8 things I say often on TSP.

So rather than read the article at all I decided to do the show based just on the 8 tenets of Franklin and see how much in sync we really are or are not.  One thing for sure old Ben’s advice seems quite timeless to me.

Join Me Today as we Discuss these 8 Pieces of Advice from one of Our Founders

Understand the true value of things

Be self-sufficient

Invest in yourself

Surround yourself with friends who share your values

Don’t compromise your integrity for money

Steady diligence is the way to wealth

Time is money (I have changed this to time is value)

The accumulation of money is an means to an end

Resources for Today’s Show

Members Support Brigade

Join Our Forum

Ready Made Resources – (sponsor of the day)

Sawtooth Tactical – (sponsor of the day)

The Art of Manliness

8 Personal Finance Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

TweetToday on The Survival Podcast I take your questions on hunting, composting, statism, contractors, political correctness, local government, MURS radios, guns, extremism and more.

Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK.

Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for jack” or “article for jack” in the subject line to assure proper identification for my screening process.

Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on the air.

I also do put out a lot of information on Facebook from emails that I can’t fit on the program though so keep em coming.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Calls and Discuss…

Weekend AAR – hogs were killed but not by me

Dealing with ants in your compost bin

A lesson about “The State” from Star Trek

My rules for dealing with contractors

An example of political correctness eroding the human mind

Local Secession – The Unincorporation of Towns and Cities

MURS Radio as a property monitoring system

An Update on Guns in Oil Refineries in Texas

Why extremism both left and right could destroy America

Resources for today’s show…

Join the Members Brigade

The Year 1959

Join Our Forum

Walking To Freedom

TSP Gear

PermaEthos.com

TspAz.com – Support TSP When You Shop Amazon

The Granddaddy’s Gun Club

Bullhead Fishing Forum – A new little site I started

Anti Fuego from Gardenville

Howard Garrett on Fire Ant Control

Howard Garrett Video on Fire Ant Control

How Seneca Nebraska Unincorporated

MURS Radio Gear on Amazon

Mack the Knife – Bobby Darin

Sponsors of the Day

TSP Business Directory

Harvest Eating

Instant Publisher

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.

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TweetToday is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes.

Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1002- The Why, What and How of Modern Homesteading and originally aired on Oct 19, 2012.

The notes below are the original notes from that episode.

There is an old saying, “what’s old is new again”.  While a fashion minded yuppie may be referring to something like a brief return of the awful concept of bell bottom jeans or some such nonsense, there is a real meaningful component to the statement.

The Classic View of “Homestead” is not the Only Option

When we are unhappy, when we know something is wrong we try to think back to happier times and make part of what they had part of what we have today.  Why do you think “I Love Lucy”, “Andy Griffith” and even “The Three Stooges” enjoyed a lot of rebirth after 911? Why do you think one network plays “A Christmas Story” for 24 hours strait every Christmas?

This is particularly playing out today in the homesteading and back to the land movements.  Something is different this time though, people seem to be doing it for a new reason, while seeking the lessons of the past, they are actually looking to the future.  Rather then nostalgia driving a quaint idea, we seem to have realized, there is “a better way to do things”.

Join Me Today as We Discuss….

The Why of Modern Homesteading

Saving Money

Improving Health (mental and phyical)

Taking Control

Building Value in our Homes and Communities

The What of Modern Homesteading

Food Production

Animals That Have Jobs

Creation of Income

Development of Skills

Energy Independence (even by percentage)

Resource Identification

The How of Modern Homesteading

Gardening/Permaculture and Irrigation

Food Preservation Methods

Fermentation

Dehydration

Canning

Flash Freezing

Jerky/Biltong

Brewing/Vinting

Foraging

Barter and Buying from the Local Economy

Animal Husbandry

Tool Maintenance

Planning/Scheduling Activities and Upkeep

Record Keeping

Community Development

Resources for Today’s Show…

Members Support Brigade

Join Our Forum

Making Biltong Part One

Making Biltong Part Two

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.