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Tonight, we’re talking about Fall Season Crops

Finally…

The morning air is crisp again. The days are getting shorter. And although it’s still warm, or even hot during the day, most people are winding down their gardens for the year. And why not? With Labor Day and Football just a few days from now, the summer is coming to an end. Kids are back in school. Grocery stores are already stocking up on Halloween Candy. Before ya know it, they’ll be jack-o-lanterns sitting on bails of straw on front porches and coffee houses pushing Pumpkin Spice Lattes to passer byes. And yes… I’m a big fan of Autumn. I love it. But our gardens don’t… Or do they…?

Ya see, homesteaders know that Fall may be the end of Summer growing season, but they are keenly aware that it’s just another beginning for their gardens. Cuz when one door closes, another always opens.

The start of this season is important, if you want groceries in your pantry throughout Winter. It’s all about planting cold-hardy greens, root vegetables that thrive underground, and cover crops that rebuild the soil, so next year’s harvest is even stronger. And it’s about turning challenges, like shorter days, dropping temps, and pests looking for a last meal, into opportunities for your family's resilience and abundance.

If you’ve never planted in fall, this is your moment to start. Spinach, Kale, Carrots, Radishes, Garlic, and so many more, these aren’t just crops, consider them nutritious survival insurance. And while pests may be hungry and persistent, the right strategies, like organic deterrents, companion planting, and watchful management, you’ll keep your garden thriving while others are shutting theirs down.

From nasty bugs to cover crops, we’ll discuss everything you need to know, as Preppers, to begin Fall Season Gardening. 

Let’s get to it…

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Tonight, We’re talking about MAGs – Mutual Assistance Groups. What they are… Why they’re important… and, How to create or join one. We first introduced you guys to MAGs back in February on Episode 181 during our series on Prepper Groups. Well tonight, we’re doing a deep dive into Mutual Assistance Groups with someone who knows all about them. He’s lived it, built it, teaches it, and is writing a book about it… Fireman, Captain, Survivalist, Homesteader, Author, and Podcaster… Brent Weir. 

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Tonight, Rhonda and I, are the guests on the show, and Buddy will be interviewing us about the homestead. It’s only been two years in the making, but progress is happening, and things are getting done. We’ll talk about the challenges and successes as well as the mistakes made, big fails, and a few regrets. From one acre to a hundred acres, it’s all the same… from conception to ownership, homesteading is a big endeavor. So tonight, we hope to enlighten you with our process and help spark your interest to get you moving in the right direction towards homesteading.

Let’s talk about that.

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Tonight, we have Special Guest Oklahoma State Representative Jay Steagall about the importance of Radio Comms during an SHTF Grid-Down Situation. Now to be clear we won’t be nerding out or go into the weeds with tech talk, inner workings, or specs on this episode, just an easy listening and entertaining discussion on the roles these types of radios serve when communication with the outside world goes offline.

That time will come… it always has, and it always will, when the lights go out… when the hum of the air conditioner dies… when your phone becomes a paperweight… in that moment, the silence, will be deafening. Some people will panic at that exact moment. But most others will work it out in their head… give it 30 mins, maybe an hour… they’ll have it back up. As if we knew who “They” really were. But when that 24hr mark arrives and there’s still no power, no phone, no creature comforts, that’s when most of the rest of us start to panic, including me. The difference is, that panic, for me, is my trigger. It’s my brain coming to terms with reality and switching my thought process to survival. Cuz I’m already prepped… the readiness box is checked. Now it comes down to what I know and what I’ve practiced… It’s Go Time. It’s pure survival, starting now. 

You’ve got all the preps… or do you? Let’s see. Shelter, Water, Food, Meds, First Aid, All the Toilet Paper you could rip off the shelves the last time someone cried wolf, and Defense… Hell! Offense as well.

And don’t forget that you have your support team… Family, Friends, Neighbors, Your Network… Do you? Are you sure there’s “There” there? I mean… Are they walking distance away, maybe next door? Chances are no, there not. Maybe down the road a bit. Across town… across the county, or state..? Maybe even across country.

In a grid-down world, information is survival. The ability to call for help, to gather intel, to connect with your team — that’s not a luxury. That’s your lifeline. Cell towers, down. The internet, down. Satelites, can’t be reached. What’s left? Voices and signals, of the prepared, that will be carried throughout the airwaves.

Today, we’re talking about radios. The heartbeat of survival communication. Shortwave, HAM, Walkies big rigs, small rigs, even the Frankenstein kits pieced together with good old fashioned Redneck Engineering. It doesn’t really matter what you’re running. What’s important… is, how important, this Prep is, in your kit.

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Tonight, we’re talking about Coastal living. For many, it’s the dream—warm breezes, ocean views, sand between your toes. But for those of us who walk the path of preparedness, we know better. That dream can turn into a nightmare in a matter of minutes. Because behind every beachfront paradise, there’s a ticking time bomb. Tsunamis, hurricanes, storm surges, liquefaction, floods, saltwater intrusion… this is Mother Nature, untamed. 

One moment you’re enjoying the sunrise, the next, you’re running for your life with nothing but the clothes you’re wearing. It’s not a matter of If… It’s a matter of When.

You want to live by the sea? Fine. Great. What a way to live. But know this. The ocean never negotiates. It doesn’t care about your insurance policy, your beachfront view, or your naïve sense of permanence. It’s an ever-changing volatile environment, and when it decides to move, it destroys.

And it’s not just tsunamis born from distant quakes. Coastal dwellers live under the constant threat of rising seas, crumbling cliffs, superstorms, and regional disasters tailor-made to rip your life wide open, in as little as a heartbeat.

So, ask yourself: Are you really prepared? Or are you just “Playing Survivalist in Paradise?

Let’s talk about that…

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Tonight, we’re talking about this Heat Wave that’s got everyone overheated and sweating.

But no worries, the power grid is running steading,… for now. But the Sun, doesn’t give a damn about our thermostats, our comfort, or our fragile little climate-controlled lives.

This is real. It’s happening now, and it’s hot as hell out there. We're talking about heat waves… nature’s slow-burning death trap that creeps in quiet and before we know it… Heat Stroke.

You think you're tough? I do… I’m tough, but Heat doesn’t care. You think your preps are solid? Try three days of triple digits without power, no A/C, and a dwindling water supply. Your body starts shutting down. Your mind starts slipping. And if you're not hydrated, shaded, and ready to adapt, you're done.

We need to be up to speed on Heat Waves, Heat Stroke, and proper Hydration.

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When the mercury rises to unbearably dangerous heights, it’s easy to assume that the power will stay on, the water will keep flowing, and relief is just a thermostat away.

As Preppers… We’ve made sure that we have what’s needed to beat the heat. As Survivalists… We have the skills to think on our feet.

Today’s episode was nothing more than a reminder that even something as simple as heat can become a life-threatening force if we’re not paying attention. We don’t need high-tech gear or a bunker full of gadgets to beat the heat. What we do need is knowledge, discipline, and a little forward thinking… Ok… I’ll admit, a backup generator and a few fans would be nice too.

But… Hydration. Shade. Awareness. Forethought and Planning. Simple tools, but combined…? These are heavy hitters when you’re in a Life or Death fight with the Sun.

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Tonight, we’re talking about weather-related disasters like the ones we’re experiencing right now in the US. Specifically... Flash Floods. 

Now, you all seen floods right? But have you seen a Flash Flood…?

Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen for many reasons including heavy rains, rough oceans and seas, Spring thaws and melting snow , or even when dams or levees break. A damaging flood may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover the rooftops of houses. Floods can occur within minutes or over a long period, and may last days, weeks, or longer. Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters.

Flash floods, on the other hand, are the most dangerous kinds of floods, because they combine the destructive power of a flood with the incredible speed and strength of moving water and debris. Flash floods occur when heavy rainfall exceeds the ability of the ground to absorb it. They can happen within minutes, the cause and effects of distant rainfall, limiting the time available to warn and protect the public.

More than 3,000 flash flood warnings have been issued in the United States so far this year — the highest number on record.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially runs from June 1st to November 30th. The peak of the season, when the most activity occurs, is typically from mid-August to late October.

Now, is the time to get prepped for floods and flash floods, if you haven’t already.

Let’s talk about that…

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Tonight, we’re talking with Special Guest and long-time bunker member Joe Burger, from Florida, about physical fitness and the importance of getting into better shape as a Prepper Survivalist. Joe will hopefully become a regular guest on TOPS Bunker as our personal trainer of sorts, to coach us into shape as part of our preparedness training. He’s with us tonight to break down what real functional fitness looks like, why your health is your greatest asset as a Prepper, and how to build a body that can outrun zombies, fight off marauders, and rebuild our civilization, if it comes to that.

Now I’ll admit, I’m not in the best shape right now, not even close, so I’m kind of looking forward to getting some insights and advice from Joe about fitness and health that I can start implementing right way.

Joe’s message is simple… Your body IS your most important Prep.

It’s about resilience and perseverance, and that starts with you. Not your gear, not your gadgets… you. The way you train. The way you eat. The way you move, rest, recover, and repeat.

You don’t have to be a Navy SEAL. You don’t have to run ultramarathons. But you do have to be honest with yourself.

Can you carry your own weight? Can you move when it matters? Can you take care of yourself and the people you love when there's no help coming?

Every push-up, every healthy meal, every drop of sweat… it all stacks up. And the best part? You don’t need permission. You don’t need a perfect plan.

You just need to start moving.

Keep in mind… We don’t have to be in great shape… just better shape. As Preppers, let’s see if we can’t figure this thing out together so, Let’s get to it.

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Tonight, we’re continuing our discussion on current threats that people may be faced with all around the globe, but with a slight twist… Self-Defense, without the body bags.

Guys, look around. The world is on edge. Radical groups are turning peaceful protests into dangerous riots. Smash’n grab-style robberies and looting are taking place in broad daylight in places you’d least expect it. Law enforcement is stretched thin or worse, told to stand down and not engage. The rule of law in most major cities is teetering on a knife’s edge, literally and fearless emboldened criminals are terrorizing people for no reason except that they can.

You’ve seen the headlines. Hell, you may have been part of the headlines. Civil unrest isn’t a “what if” anymore. It’s a right now. It’s already happening. So many preppers throughout the years have been saying that they're pepping for civil and social unrest. Well good on ya… cuz it’s here. 

Global conflict levels have worsened in recent years. There’s an increase in political violence. Global influence and power is fragmenting, creating conditions for further conflict, according to intelligence.

High inflation, wealth inequality, assaults on democracy and civil liberties, open borders and illegal immigration, cartels, paid rioters, agent provocateurs, and clashing ideologies.

The world is at an inflection point… a turning point. And regardless of which way it goes, we need to be able to defend ourselves.

Y’all should know by now, and be used to the fact that we train with firearms, for self-defense. We Keep and Bear arms. 

But what about those who cant Keep and Bear arms…? Maybe it’s geography… maybe it’s a legality… maybe it’s just about being uncomfortable around firearms. OR…

That’s where Less Than Lethal comes into play. Tasers, pepper sprays, riot batons, non-lethal launchers. These aren’t toys, they’re tools. Tools that buy you time, space, and options when your world becomes threatening. Tools that stop the threat without landing you in court, or worse, a body bag.

Less Than Lethal has its place in self-defense, because not every defensive action needs to end in bloodshed.

That’s what were talking about tonight so, Let Get To It…

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The world is burning… and most folks, are too busy scrolling, to smell the smoke. 

In 2025, the rules have changed. War isn’t just overseas anymore. Yeah… The Middle East is erupting, again. Eastern Europe is a powder keg, and Asia is bowing up as usual. But don’t think for a second the fight isn’t coming home. Our southern border is back under Trumps control for the time being thanks to the hard-working border patrol agents and local law enforcement officers who approach border security with an F.A.F.O. attitude. Hate and Violence. The enemy doesn’t wear a uniform, they wear a smile, sit in a boardroom, hold a Senate seat, fund the chaos is our streets, and sleeper cells are at the ready and awaiting orders… per the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division and Joint Terrorism Task Forces

Supply chains are cracking, the stock market is a rollercoaster, and Grid Stability?... That’s just a myth.

America is no longer immune. Not anymore.

So, ask yourself. Are you a follower, or a leader? Are you expecting to be helped… or are you dialing in your readiness. 

Strap in. This episode, we break down some of the current global and domestic threats, and Punch through the noise and talk survival in a time that feels like we’ve already crossed the point of no return.

Truth, Not Fear… and not the sanitized mainstream version, but the raw truth. What’s happening, what’s next, and what the hell you can do about it. 

Let’s get focused and get into it.

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