The Survival Podcast

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Trevor Van Hemert to discuss “Pedal to Petal” a company that picks up food scraps from all over the city of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Pedal To Petal is a permaculture-based collective of bicycle loving food security activists who are taking direct action to reduce carbon emissions and landfill waste and to feed the soil and the city’s hungry. T...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the southern border, fitness as we age, blood pressure, sassafras, pantry management, solar water pumping, bitcoin and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the exp...

Joshua Hale is an entrepreneur, AI mentor, and modern homesteader who bridges the worlds of technology, holistic living, and community building. As the founder of JH Media and Consulting, he specializes in helping businesses and individuals unlock the power of AI to achieve growth and efficiency while maintaining their humanity and value. Today Josh returns to TSPC to discuss AI for everyday use....

If you’re looking to elevate your cooking game while staying low carb, this episode is packed with inspiration. Discover 15 sauces that are bursting with flavor and perfectly suited for low-carb lifestyles. These sauces aren’t just delicious—they’re also versatile, budget-friendly, and easy to incorporate into your daily meals. From classics like hollandaise and chimichurri to bold options like Sz...

Today we discuss a wide range of hot topics you won’t want to miss. We’ll explore why spending Bitcoin is almost always a bad idea, the boom-and-bust cycle in AI, and what RFK Jr.’s rise means for the future. We’ll also dive into the latest news on the JFK files and what they might reveal, plus the surprising speed of political shifts like Columbia’s collapse over deportations. On the homesteading...

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Ben Falk who developed Whole Systems Design, as a land-based response to biological and cultural extinction and the increasing separation between people and elemental things. We discussed permaculture, growing rice in cold climates, hill side agriculture, site evaluation, saving money, uncommon crops and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was origi...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, rabbits, thermal & night vision, dog training, AI & privacy, knives, maple syrup, mRNA cancer treatment and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expe...

Today on TSPC we welcome Mollie Engelhart. I first met Mollie at Exit and Build last year, where we were both speaking about building resilient systems for a better future. Mollie is a mother of five, a regenerative farming advocate, and an entrepreneur. She owns two regenerative farms, one in California and one in Texas, as well as four vegan restaurants, including Sage Vegan Bistro, co-owned wit...

Today we discuss Bitcoin in a way that even the newest folks can understand. If you’ve been on the fence about getting started or just stuck a toe in and feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We’ll break down the basics—things like dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and why it’s one of the simplest ways to get started. We’ll also touch on security, wallets, and why Bitcoin holds value even if no one...

Today at 12PM Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States, becoming on the second president in history to be elected to two non consecutive terms. Over 100 Executive orders will be signed on day one. So many we don’t even know what they all are yet. Meanwhile Brandon just issued more preemptive pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci. We have a cease fire and on going hostage...

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Craig Cold from the outdoor podcast.   We discussed finding adventure in your life, the law of the lowest common denominator, skills over stuff, EDC and day kits, butchering big game, small game hunting and more. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-21-11 and was originally Episode-768-Craig Cole from The Outdoor Podcast. The...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on predatory companies, 2025 politics, fitness, housing, investing, cooking, guns, marking farm products and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have...

Today, Matthew Trumm of Treetop Permaculture joins me to discuss mega fires and real solutions. We’ll cover how poor forest management, like leaving debris behind, creates tinderboxes, and how turning it into biochar or using prescribed burns could help. Matthew will share insights on using earthworks, small ponds, and hydrated landscapes to reduce fire risks, even in dry areas. Plus, we’ll explor...

Today we discuss The Coming Underground Meat Industry and how inflation and regulations are driving small producers to the gray market with quail, chickens, and more. Learn how and why producers are adapting even on small properties. As inflation drives up the cost of meat and regulators make it harder for small producers to sell legally, a growing number of people are turning to the gray market....

2025 is a new year and new years have always been times of the promise of something better.  They also even when they deliver drastically let down the overly optimistic.  This one though is already a total shat show! We have Trump talking about taking over the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland, rampent incompetence in California as it literally burns to the ground and a ton more.  Today we look a...

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Jacob Lund Fisker, the author of Early Retirement Extreme, he retired at 33 with enough investments to never need to work again.  He is from Denmark but has lived in the US since 2004 Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-19-11 and was originally Episode-766- Jacob Lund Fisker from Early Retirement Extreme The show notes for t...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on propaganda, medicine, health, knives, cold weather prep, coffee, coppicing, plants, bitcoin & more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question...

Today Andy McCann discuss making 2025 into your best year ever by improving your health.  We talk about turning infamous “75 Hard” into the “60 Easy”, Andy’s 5 pillars of health, the benefits of a carb restricted diet and more. Andy McCann is a seasoned health and fitness advocate, entrepreneur, and educator with over 17 years of experience helping people improve their lives through practical, sus...

2025 is starting out with a bang!  Join me today along with John Willis and Nicole Sauce as we sift though a variety of topics on current events, entrepreneurship, homesteading and more. It is always a fun ride so don’t miss out on this episode. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on Tik-Tok Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on D...

Today we look at building long term and regenrative soils using my three pronged approach of… Build Increase Hold ` To accomplish this we employ three super stars of soil health. Bioactive Compost – The Builder Cover Crops and Mulch – The Increaser Biochar – The Keeper ` While all three of these play a role in each area, they each are total rock stars of their niche.  By combining them and impleme...

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Tom Haile to discuss lessons he learned in two years of service with the Peace Corps.  The reality is the 3rd world exists day in and day out in what we in America would call a “survival situation” so there is much we can learn based on how people in this state adapt and even thrive in spite of it. Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally publis...

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on rabbit tractors, diet & nutrition, foraging, knives, AR15s, grafting, terror attacks, H1B visas & more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the ques...

In this episode we talked about how the human mind is the most powerful computer in the known universe.  And in a way most people never discuss about that, the fact that it can be dangerous.  Think about it this way, if you give a person who has never driven a car a really powerful car.  Say a 500 HP sports car, and they just got in with no training or warning what do you think might happen next?...

In this episode we moved beyond the definition taught to doctors in medical school of “health”.  That is poorly defined simply as the “absence of illness”.  Perhaps with a bit of lip service payed to being physically fit and may be even eating well, though what eating well means in that context isn’t so great for human health in reality.  Today we look at 10 areas of health to get an understanding...

In this episode I was inspired by an email from a listener who was finally “making bank” and able to save money.  He was getting it done at work but had almost no experience with finance, investing and managing his money beyond paying bills and getting by.  While this episode was targeted at younger listeners I believe it can help everyone. The original show was titled I’m a 30 Something Finally M...