In Episode 451 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re asking a hard question for the Fourth of July: What would the Founding Fathers think of America today? Would Jefferson see liberty? Would Washington see a proud, self-reliant people? Or would they see a country slowly smothered by comfort, control, and compliance?

This isn’t a history lesson. It’s a wake-up call.

Modern America is wrapped in bubble wrap and buried under paperwork. Can’t sell raw milk. Can’t collect rainwater in some states. Can’t fix your own damn car without voiding a warranty.

All in the name of “safety” and “equity.”

But freedom isn’t safe. It never was. The Founders knew that. They risked their lives for the chance to be free men — not managed ones. Today we trade liberty for convenience and call it progress.

The Constitution doesn’t work if the people reading it are children. It assumes responsibility, grit, and a willingness to handle your own business.

That means making hard choices. It means accepting the consequences of your actions. And it means saying no when the state tries to play babysitter.

You don’t need permission to be free. You need backbone.

Liberty in 2025 doesn’t look like a revolution. It looks like planting potatoes. Learning to fix what breaks. Getting out of debt. Building a tribe. Owning your time.

Liberty today is small, defiant, and personal. It’s saying:
“I don’t need your program.”
“I don’t want your surveillance.”
“I can take care of myself.”

That mindset is rare. But it’s powerful. And it’s exactly what the Founders hoped would live on.

We’re not in a total collapse. But we’re not stable either. Call it soft tyranny — the slow creep of systems that promise safety while stealing your autonomy.

Prepping isn’t just about beans and bullets. It’s about psychological independence. It’s about building lives, communities, and skill sets that don’t run on fear or control.

This Fourth of July, skip the empty flag-waving. Light a fire under your own ass instead.

If Washington walked into your neighborhood today, would he see a free man? Or someone waiting for the next government handout?

It’s not too late to choose. But you have to act like freedom still matters.

Listen to Episode 451 and reclaim the rebellious spirit that built this country. Before it fades completely.

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In Episode 450 of the Survival Punk Podcast, I’m laying it out straight: I no longer call myself a libertarian — and here’s why.

This isn’t about giving up on freedom, individual responsibility, or small government. It’s about recognizing that the libertarian movement, and especially the Libertarian Party, has lost the plot — and I’m not interested in being associated with it anymore.

Let’s start with the obvious: Chase Oliver.

The Libertarian Party had a chance to run someone who stood for liberty. Instead, they picked a leftist gun-grabber who wouldn’t be out of place in a Democrat primary. That’s not libertarian — that’s cowardly. It’s performative politics. And it’s killing the credibility of the movement.

I didn’t prep and fight for independence just to cheer for someone who wants to chip away at the Second Amendment with a smile.

It’s one thing to dream big. It’s another to ignore reality.

Too much of the movement is caught up in fantasy politics, idealism with no grounding. We’ve got people talking theory while the country’s burning. There’s no urgency. No strategy. No willingness to engage with the actual world we live in.

When you prep, you deal with what’s real. When you live in delusion, you get blindsided.

Let’s just say it: the libertarian movement is full of jerks.

It’s supposed to be about open-mindedness and freedom. But it’s become a toxic swamp where people argue over who’s “pure” enough, who’s a statist, who’s a heretic — and they drive off anyone who doesn’t agree 100% with them.

You want new people in the movement? You want to spread the message of liberty? Maybe stop being a jackass to everyone who doesn’t quote Rothbard in casual conversation.

I’ve seen too many good people get pushed out by gatekeepers more interested in online purity tests than actual change.

I’m not renouncing liberty. I’m doubling down on it.

But I’m done flying a flag that’s being used by clowns, cowards, and keyboard warriors. I care about real-world freedom — not online posturing or parties that nominate people who don’t even believe in the core values.

If that makes me a prepper, a punk, an independent, or just a pissed-off realist — so be it.

Listen to Episode 450 for the full rant. This one’s personal.

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In Episode 449 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re digging into the AI job apocalypse — not the future, but what’s already been lost. This isn’t just about robots taking your job tomorrow. It’s about entire industries that have already vanished… and what that means for the next wave of collapse.

We open with a deep dive into a forgotten economic titan: asbestos. Once a massive global industry, now completely gone. Jobs, towns, and trades wiped out — almost overnight. It’s a perfect case study in how fast a system can fall when one variable changes.

Then we pivot to the AI threat, and what you can do to stay relevant, useful, and ahead of the curve when the machines come for your paycheck.

At one point, asbestos was everywhere — insulation, brakes, roofing, tiles. Entire towns were built around mining it. It was the miracle material.

And then it wasn’t.

Once the truth came out about what asbestos does to your lungs, the collapse was fast and brutal. Mines shut down. Manufacturers vanished. Workers were left with nothing but lawsuits and dead towns.

That’s the warning. A whole industry can die, even when it feels permanent. That same kind of fragility is baked into our economy today — especially with AI looming.

Everyone’s talking about what AI might do. But it’s already replacing:

Copywriters

Coders

Designers

Customer service

Warehouse pickers

Truck drivers (soon)

It’s quiet, but constant. And just like with asbestos, it won’t happen gradually forever. One day you’re in demand — the next, your whole skillset is obsolete.

The difference is, asbestos got banned. AI is being celebrated.

So what’s left? What’s still human?

Hands-on trades: plumbers, welders, electricians, mechanics

High-trust roles: therapists, coaches, in-person medical pros

Creative chaos: musicians, punk thinkers, craftspeople

Survival skills: gardening, butchery, building, repair, scavenging

The jobs that AI can’t easily replace are the ones rooted in physical presence, trust, or grit. If you’re in a cubicle, you’re in the blast zone. But if you can fix things, grow food, teach hands-on skills — you’re recession-proof and collapse-ready.

You don’t have to outrun the robots. Just get good at what they can’t do.

Learn to work with your hands. Build local trust. Become the guy people call when their smart house stops being smart. Invest in you, not in some corporate resumé AI could wipe out next week.

Listen to Episode 449 to hear the full breakdown — the ghost of asbestos, the rise of the machine, and the path forward for punks who want to survive in a world where work itself is collapsing.

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In Episode 448 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting into something uncomfortable — and necessary: radical responsibility. Inspired by ideas in The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone, this episode is about owning everything in your life, even the stuff that isn’t your fault.

Because here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear: you might not be the cause, but you’re still responsible for what happens next.

Bad things happen. The power goes out. The job disappears. The system screws you. That’s life. You didn’t choose it. But staying in victim mode? That is a choice.

Being a prepper means stepping up — not whining that someone else should’ve fixed it. It means accepting that even if you didn’t cause the problem, it’s still your job to handle it.

You can cry about the blackout — or you can light a candle and start boiling water. One is easy. The other is punk as hell.

When you take responsibility for everything — even the stuff that’s unfair — you get something most people never touch: control.

You stop waiting. You stop blaming. You stop wasting time hoping someone’s going to come save you. You become the kind of person who acts, not reacts.

It’s not about guilt. It’s about freedom.

Grant Cardone says to act like everything is your fault. Not because it is — but because it puts you in the driver’s seat. The minute you say, “This is mine to fix,” you get your power back.

Prepping is responsibility in motion. You’re saying:
“I won’t wait for FEMA.”
“I won’t count on a fragile supply chain.”
“I won’t depend on people who don’t care if I starve.”

That mindset is everything. The 10X version of prepping isn’t just buying more gear — it’s thinking bigger. Taking total ownership of your health, your safety, your food, your security, your future.

You don’t need permission. You need to move.

You can’t control what the world throws at you. But you can control how you respond. That’s the punk mentality. That’s the prepper edge.

Stop looking for someone to blame. Start being the person who fixes it — for you, your family, and your crew.

Listen to Episode 448 and get your mind right. Because whether the grid fails or the world just keeps grinding you down, the answer stays the same:

It’s your fault — and that’s the best news you’ll hear all day.

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In Episode 447 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting into a topic most preppers ignore until it’s too late: comfort. Not just food, but the stuff that keeps you sane when the world’s gone sideways — stories, games, music, and rituals that remind you you’re still human.

You’ll be working your ass off during a real collapse — hauling water, growing food, protecting what’s yours. But you’re not a machine. And if you don’t make space for comfort, burnout will eat you alive faster than starvation.

Calories matter — no doubt. But sometimes morale is the thing that gets you through the day. When you’re cold, tired, and wondering if it’s even worth it, a familiar food can change everything.

What counts as comfort food is different for everyone. Maybe it’s mac and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, peanut butter, or something sweet. Stock that. Don’t just prep survival calories — prep comfort calories too.

Throw in some seasoning, oil, chocolate, or instant coffee. It’s not about survival math — it’s about keeping your head on straight.

Yes, the grid might go down. But if you’ve got a small solar setup or even a charged device with downloaded content, you can bring stories into the dark.

Movies and TV aren’t just distraction — they’re grounding. A comedy you’ve seen 50 times, a post-apocalyptic flick to remind you why you’re fighting, a survival series to reinforce your mindset — it all helps.

Books? Essential. Paper doesn’t need a battery. Keep fiction, how-tos, comics, or whatever pulls you out of your own head and into something else for a while.

When you’ve got no power, no internet, and your muscles are dead from the day’s work, the last thing you want is to sit in silence staring at a wall.

A deck of cards, a board game, a set of dice — these are morale tools. They give structure to your down time and a sense of normal when everything around you isn’t.

Even better if it gets your crew laughing or thinking. That’s not wasted time — that’s mental survival.

We love the image of the hardcore prepper who never rests. But that guy breaks. People aren’t built to live in fight-or-flight forever.

Comfort keeps you grounded. It reminds you of who you are, what you’re fighting for, and that life is more than just enduring. In the long haul, the preppers who make room for joy will outlast the ones who burn out in misery.

It’s not weak to want comfort. It’s not a distraction. It’s part of survival.

So stock the junk food. Load the tablet with movies. Bring the dog-eared paperback. Teach your kids to play cards. Make collapse bearable — because if you don’t, it’ll break you.

Listen to Episode 447 and start thinking about what your comfort plan looks like. Because survival isn’t just about living — it’s about being alive.

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In Episode 446 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we take a hard look at the red tape, restrictions, and straight-up stupidity that makes basic self-reliance a legal landmine. Inspired by Joel Salatin’s legendary book Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, this episode pulls back the curtain on how laws and regulations actively work against your ability to be healthy, free, and prepared.

If you’ve ever tried to grow your own food, treat your own body, or live just a little outside the system — you’ve probably bumped into some law that says “you can’t do that.”

Let’s start with agriculture. Something as simple as raising a few chickens or selling raw milk can land you in trouble, depending on where you live. Want to butcher a pig on your own land? Sell eggs to your neighbors? Harvest rainwater?

In too many places, those old-world, common-sense practices are now labeled as public health risks, zoning violations, or code infractions. And let’s not forget about the thousands of pages of food safety laws written with industrial farms in mind — then applied to backyard gardens and small producers who couldn’t give someone food poisoning if they tried.

It’s not about safety. It’s about control. When you feed yourself, you don’t need their store. When you heal yourself, you don’t need their system. And that makes you a problem.

Now let’s talk medicine. Not even hardcore surgery — just the right to treat your own body how you see fit.

Want to take herbs instead of pills? Grow your own remedies? Use alternative therapies? There’s a government agency somewhere that says you’re not qualified, even if what you’re doing has worked for generations.

Some states restrict what supplements you can sell. Others go after people who teach herbalism or holistic methods. And heaven help you if you want to skip a mandated treatment or refuse a medical intervention — suddenly you’re not just independent, you’re suspicious.

Here’s the truth they don’t want to hear: you’re smart enough to take care of yourself. You have the right to learn, experiment, and choose what goes into your body. And no government stamp of approval should stand between you and your health.

This isn’t just a rant about politics. It’s a warning to every prepper, homesteader, and punk who wants to be free.

Because the more reliant you are on the system, the more they can choke you out when things get tough. When laws make self-reliance illegal, being prepared becomes an act of rebellion.

You’re not just prepping for storms or blackouts. You’re prepping for a world that tells you “you can’t” every time you try to take responsibility for your life.

The system isn’t broken — it’s working exactly as designed. It wants you compliant, dependent, and medicated. But you don’t have to play their game.

Grow your own food. Learn your own medicine. Break the rules quietly, skillfully, and with purpose. Be the kind of person who can’t be controlled just because the law says you’re not allowed to live free.

Listen to Episode 446 for the full breakdown — and keep fighting for the right to do what you damn well want to do.

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In Episode 445 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re tackling a killer that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: heat. Summer is here, and with it comes record-breaking temps, blackout risks, and real dangers for anyone living in a concrete jungle — or storing gear in a hot vehicle.

This episode is about practical, no-BS strategies for keeping cool at home, surviving heat when you’re out and about, and protecting your gear from cooking in the sun.

Most people crank the AC and call it a day. But that’s not prepping — that’s wishful thinking. Grid failures are common during heat waves, and your cooling strategy needs to be tougher than that.

Block the sun: Close curtains or use reflective window covers during the hottest parts of the day.

Cool your body, not the room: Use damp cloths, foot soaks, and wet bandanas. A spray bottle and fan combo works wonders.

Go nocturnal: Do chores in the early morning or late evening when the temps drop.

DIY cooling: Learn to build a swamp cooler, or grab a battery-powered fan while they’re still in stock.

Don’t wait until the AC dies to figure this out. Plan now, and you’ll sweat a lot less later.

Whether you’re working, bugging out, or just stuck outside, extreme heat changes everything. You can’t push yourself the same way — and if you try, it could be fatal.

Wear the right gear: Loose, light-colored clothing that covers your skin. Think shade, not skin exposure.

Hydration is critical: If you’re not peeing, you’re dehydrated. Carry more water than you think you’ll need.

Salt matters: Electrolytes are just as important as water. DIY mixes or salt tabs work great.

Make shade: Tarps, umbrellas, ponchos — always have something that creates cover.

Heatstroke isn’t something you walk off. Know the signs, know your limits, and prep your pack accordingly.

Let’s talk gear. Your bug out bag might be mission-ready — but if it’s been sitting in your car through 100-degree days, it might be more liability than lifesaver.

Here’s what extreme heat does to your gear:

Batteries leak, swell, or fail

Meds lose potency or go bad entirely

Energy bars melt, cans burst, plastic breaks down

Water bottles can leach chemicals or even rupture

If your bug out bag lives in your vehicle, you must rotate supplies regularly. Better yet, keep it in your house and carry it out with you — especially when summer hits.

Preppers love talking about cold weather survival, but heat deserves the same respect. You can’t layer up or “build a fire” to survive 110° in the shade. Heat is silent, fast, and unforgiving — especially if you ignore it.

Listen to Episode 445 and get your plan in place before the heat wave hits. Because prepping isn’t just about winter storms and EMPs — it’s about whatever tries to kill you next. And this summer? That’s probably the sun.

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In Episode 444 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re digging into one of the oldest, smartest rules in prepping: store what you eat, and eat what you store. It sounds simple. But a lot of people get it wrong — and end up with shelves full of food they’ll never touch, or worse, food that goes bad before it can ever help them.

This episode is all about building a food storage plan that fits your life, not just your fantasy of collapse.

Before you fill another bucket or buy another case of canned beans, stop and look at your own table. What do you and your family actually eat? Take a week or two and write it down — every meal, every snack, every ingredient. You’ll spot patterns, favorites, and staples that make sense to store.

Don’t store food you think you’ll want in a collapse. Store what you already know how to cook, what you like, and what keeps morale up.

What about the foods you love that don’t have a long shelf life? This is where creativity matters.

Fresh bread? Learn sourdough or flatbread recipes you can make from stored flour.

Eggs? Store powdered eggs, or learn how to water-glass fresh eggs for long-term storage.

Dairy? Stock up on powdered milk, canned milk, or shelf-stable cheese.

Fresh veggies? Dehydrate, can, or freeze-dry them — or grow them in a garden or container setup.

The key is finding forms of your favorites that will last — so you’re not stuck eating plain rice while dreaming of better meals.

Eating what you store means you rotate, stay used to your supplies, and build real resilience. It keeps your system fresh, your food tasty, and your skills sharp. Storing what you eat means you’re not guessing in an emergency. You’re feeding your family with food that works — because it’s what you already use.

Forget cookie-cutter food lists. The best food preps are the ones that fit your life, your tastes, and your skills.
Listen to Episode 444 and build a food plan that works for you — not just your shelves.

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In Episode 443 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re breaking down a dangerous lie that keeps people stuck: the illusion of money scarcity. So many people — especially those who’ve struggled growing up — believe they’ll never have enough. That money is this rare, magical thing other people get, but they don’t. And that mindset? It’s the first thing keeping you broke.

If you grow up poor, it’s easy to believe money is impossible to get. You see your parents struggle. You see bills pile up. You work a job and barely scrape by. The world teaches you that wealth is for someone else. That’s not just disheartening — it’s a mental trap that blinds you to opportunities.

Money isn’t rare. It flows constantly. People are making it every second, all around you. The difference? They believe they can. And they take action.

In this episode, I break down how money is everywhere if you’re willing to hustle. From side gigs and freelancing to flipping, fixing, building, and selling — the avenues are there. People turn trash into cash. People make real money with basic skills — mowing lawns, cleaning gutters, detailing cars, sewing patches, sharpening blades, reselling gear, and more.

You don’t need permission. You don’t need a fancy degree. You need drive. And you need to let go of the idea that you’re destined to stay broke.

It’s easy to say “I can’t” when you’ve never seen someone succeed up close. That’s why you have to push yourself to see the possibilities — and then act. The first $10 you earn outside your job from your own hustle? That’s the start of seeing through the illusion.

Stop waiting. Stop telling yourself stories about why you can’t. The world won’t hand you anything, but it will pay you if you provide value.

If you’re stuck thinking there’s no way to get ahead, you’ve already lost. Flip the switch. See the abundance. And go take your piece of it.
Listen to Episode 443 and let’s tear down the lie of money scarcity — together.

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In Episode 442 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re going back to basics — the kind of basics that keep your gear working and your clothes from falling apart when it really counts. Sharpening blades and sewing repairs aren’t glamorous, but they’re survival gold. You can have all the high-end tools and tactical clothing in the world, but if you can’t maintain them, you’re just waiting for failure.

A dull blade is dangerous. It slips. It wastes energy. It slows you down. In this episode, we break down how to keep your knives, hatchets, and even your kitchen tools razor sharp using simple, affordable tools — whetstones, ceramic rods, and even improvised methods like smooth river stones or the bottom of a coffee mug in a pinch.

Sharpening is more than just gear maintenance. It’s a mindset. It forces you to slow down, pay attention, and care for the tools that care for you. And once you learn the feel of a blade hitting the right angle, it’s a skill that sticks for life.

Torn pack straps. Ripped pants. Blown-out boots. In a collapse or even a long bug-out, you’re going to have to fix your stuff — because replacements aren’t coming. Basic sewing — needle, thread, awl, patch kits — lets you keep your gear working. You don’t need to be a tailor. You just need to know how to make a stitch that holds under strain.

And sewing isn’t just for fabric. A good awl and heavy thread can repair leather, tarps, slings, and even lash together materials in a pinch.

Sharpening and sewing aren’t sexy. They’re not the stuff of action movies. But they’re what keep you operational. A man who can maintain his tools and mend his gear stays in the fight longer, moves quieter, and wastes less. And in a grid-down world, that edge might be what keeps you alive.

Don’t wait for disaster to learn these skills. Get your hands dirty now. Carry a small sewing kit. Sharpen your blades regularly. Because when the world falls apart, the last thing you need is a broken pack or a dull knife.

Listen to Episode 442 and sharpen the skills that actually matter.

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