Thom Rigsby

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When a crisis hits, the clock is ticking. Every day, get the insight, tools, and awareness you need to protect your family, stay in control, and face the unexpected with the confidence that comes from being ready. We cut through the noise with clear, actionable steps, real-world strategies, and timely intelligence—so your family’s safety never comes down to luck.

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Thom Rigsby

Episodes

Training for preparedness w/ former DEA agent, Noell Bishop 09.04.2023 29:08

Ep #5 - During an emergency, people tend to be in survival mode when searching for food, water, and shelter. Are you trained and ready to handle yourself and loved ones when it's time to get yourselves to safety and security? In this episode Noell and I cover how knowing how to start a fire is essential to staying warm and cooking food when in survival mode. We cover the importance of being financ...

Strong communities form a strong country w/ Thom Rigsby 06.04.2023 33:46

Ep #4 - Are you taking action in your community to strengthen the values and be the force for good? Leadership starts with you and now is the time to take action. What you want to see this country be is up to you to make it become. In this episode we discuss starting small and growing your preparedness game step by step rather than seeing it as this super huge project to take on. We also cover why...

Specialized preparation, confidence, and mindset w/ Thom Rigsby 03.04.2023 30:22

Ep #3 - When the weather goes sideways, civil unrest rises to a fury, or you have to get out fast for whatever reason - are you thinking ahead and planning for the kinds of situations you are likely to face? Building confidence despite the anxiety of those around you is going to pay dividends when everyone else is yelling, "the sky is falling." In this episode we discuss how to have a conversati...

The origins of AmCon and the importance of planning 03.04.2023 30:03

Ep #2 - Planning and preparedness is about putting yourself in a mental state so when a natural or man-made disaster comes barreling down on you the skills and training take over. Face uncertainty with confidence with a nationwide network of people just like yourself who are seeking the information they need to get ready before they have to be ready. Hear how American Contingency works with commun...

The Pilot 03.04.2023 14:15

Ep #1 - Its time to get off the bench! Welcome to the American Contingency podcast. We are dedicated to informing, equipping, and training you so you are prepared to respond and recover from all kinds of natural and man-made emergencies. In this episode we will discuss why we are launching the podcast, what kinds of topics we will cover, and when is now the best time to start preparing and getting...