Prepping Academy

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of The Prepping Academy, we welcome a special guest, John Jacob Schmidt, founder of AmRRON, for a discussion on the history of AmRRON and what the future holds. We also discuss his new project, AmRRON Reloaded, and efforts to grow the ranks of individuals capable of effectively communicating in any emergency situation. Remember, the annual AmRRON nation...

Send us Fan Mail previews Podcast Summary: Prepper Camp 2025 Preview with James Walton & Forrest Garvin In this energetic episode of ⁠ The Prepper Broadcasting Network ⁠ , host ⁠ James Walton ⁠ sits down with preparedness leader Forrest Garvin to deliver an insider’s look at Prepper Camp 2025, happening September 26–28, 2025, in Saluda, North Carolina . Over roughly thirty minutes, the convers...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grid Down Comms Up on the Prepping Academy, Patrick looks at tactical and team communications and strategic communications in a disaster. Team communications are a simple concept, but become surprisingly complex when users enter the equation. Frequency coordination and interference are a reality of a large-scale disaster scene. We discuss how that impacts operat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grid Down Comms Up on the Prepping Academy, Patrick looks at some of the technical communications failures during the hurricane, from radio programming disasters, broken equipment, and poor engineering practice. We look at them all. If you want to be the person who learns from others' mistakes, get out a pen and paper to take notes now, so you don't me...

Send us Fan Mail Patrick takes the Prepping Academy helm once again with a new episode of Grid Down Comms Up. In breaking world news massive power outages in in Spain impact communications infrastructure sending some residents looking for portable radios to receive information. This episode looks at commercially available information sources that have been hardened by FEMA to survive disasters, EM...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Prepping Academy, Patrick picks up with a Grid Down Comms Up episode. We begin with a look at the battle rhythm in the first seventy-two hours of the disaster and what that looked like for the people on the outside, who were providing communications support and processing information for those with limited access to reliable information. Next, we look at the...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Patrick discusses how communications systems failed during Hurricane Helene and why the communications situation in western North Carolina and the surrounding mountains deteriorated so quickly compared to a typical hurricane.  We also discuss how amateur and other radio services supported logistics and recovery in the aftermath of the incident. We look at some...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Prepping Academy Podcast , Patrick Adams takes the reins to bring a holiday-themed episode packed with practical, thoughtful, and must-have items for the preparedness-minded. As a leading voice in both AmRRON and PrepperNet, Patrick combines his expertise in survival communications and prepping to share his Top 10 Christmas Gifts for preppers in 2024. Patrick begi...

Send us Fan Mail Hurricane Helene's impact and lessons learned. Part III In this insightful episode of PrepperNet’s podcast, Patrick steps in as the guest host for Forrest Garvin, bringing a fresh perspective and leading an in-depth discussion on surviving the intense Hurricane Helene while at Prepper Camp in the mountainous region of Saluda, North Carolina. Patrick is joined by three remarka...

Send us Fan Mail Hurricane Helene's impact and lessons learned. Part II In this insightful episode of PrepperNet’s podcast, Patrick steps in as the guest host for Forrest Garvin, bringing a fresh perspective and leading an in-depth discussion on surviving the intense Hurricane Helene while at Prepper Camp in the mountainous region of Saluda, North Carolina. Patrick is joined by three remarkab...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of PrepperNet’s podcast, Patrick steps in as the guest host for Forrest Garvin, bringing a fresh perspective and leading an in-depth discussion on surviving the intense Hurricane Helene while at Prepper Camp in the mountainous region of Saluda, North Carolina. Patrick is joined by three remarkable guests: Beth G., Pistol Pete, and Forrest Garvin himself,...

Send us Fan Mail The Most Awesome Privacy and Security Webinar EVER!!!  Disappear ON the Internet! Yes, I said it! This is Forrest Garvin, and I believe that 100%. I have been studying Online Privacy and Security for over seven years—not the corporate stuff. The stuff that will help people like you and me disappear ON the internet. Anyone can disappear off the internet.  This webinar is designed t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of the T-REX readiness exercise, reflecting on the challenges, successes, and key takeaways from this intense three-day grid-down simulation. Join me, along with Patrick, the National Communications Coordinator for PrepperNet, as we analyze how the event unfolded from July 19th to 21st and the invaluable lessons we learned along the way....

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the grid goes down? Can you stay connected and manage in a world without power? Join me, Patrick, the National Communications Coordinator for PrepperNet, as we navigate the critical T-REX readiness exercise, a three-day grid-down communications event organized by AmRRON from July 19th to 21st. This episode offers you the chance to explore different ways to partic...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the "MAY HAM" episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the three communication paths that PrepperNet advocates to help people achieve greater preparedness. These paths are essential for staying connected during emergencies and disasters: 1. Shortwave & SDR with Digital & Voice (Receive-Only) : Shortwave radio and Software...

Send us Fan Mail Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!  PART 2 Interview Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences through physical courses, offering invaluable in...

Send us Fan Mail Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!  PART 1 Interview Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences through physical courses, offering invaluable in...

Send us Fan Mail Wartime Homefront Essential Skills FREE 10-part Masterclass! https://preppernet.com/skills For more than 20 years, Marjory Wildcraft has been the female leader in survival and preparedness. Her passion has been to figure out the best ways to keep your family fed when the trucks have stopped, the stores are boarded up, and no food is available. She teaches people with no skills how...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Joseph Alton and Amy Alton, from Doom and Bloom - Part II - Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Your podcast features interviews with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy from Doom and Bloom, where you delve into compelling medical and survival topics. Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, known experts in the field, share their insights, expertise, and practical advice on various aspects of healthcare and emergen...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Joseph Alton and Amy Alton, from Doom and Bloom - Part I - Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Your podcast features interviews with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy from Doom and Bloom, where you delve into compelling medical and survival topics. Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, known experts in the field, share their insights, expertise, and practical advice on various aspects of healthcare and emergenc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Prepping Academy podcast , host Forrest Garvin interviews Shelby Gallagher, a renowned podcaster, author, and partner with Glen Tate on the Prepping 2.0 podcast. Gallagher and Tate have recently co-authored a comprehensive guide titled "Food Preps 2.0," which serves as the ultimate resource for all things related to food, food preparedness, and sto...

Send us Fan Mail Not a lot... just an update.   PrepperNet will gather at the Mountain Readiness Event from May 3 to 5. Go to www.preppernet.net for more details. I will interview some of the top names in the preparedness field over the next 3 months.  Join Us each week!    Join PrepperNet. Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in per...

Send us Fan Mail This is Part 2 of Rick Austin, The Survivalist Gardener and founder of Prepper Camp. In this episode of the Prepping Academy podcast, the featured guest is none other than Rick Austin, also known as The Survivalist Gardener and the Founder of PrepperCamp. Join the hosts as they delve into the fascinating world of survival gardening and gain insights from Rick's wealth of know...

Send us Fan Mail This is Part 1 of Rick Austin, The Survivalist Gardener and founder of Prepper Camp. In this episode of the Prepping Academy podcast, the featured guest is none other than Rick Austin, also known as The Survivalist Gardener and the Founder of PrepperCamp. Join the hosts as they delve into the fascinating world of survival gardening and gain insights from Rick's wealth of know...

Send us Fan Mail Our special guest, Joe Dolio, is the mastermind behind the Tactical Wisdom series. Joe takes us on a journey through his fascinating background and current life, offering outstanding insights that resonate with liberty-loving individuals everywhere. As the author of the Tactical Wisdom series, Joe shares the inspiration and purpose behind his writings, delving into the critical in...