TOPS Bunker: The Original Prepper Survivalist Podcast

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts 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...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we show you how challenging it is to get yourself home in an SHTF NRL situation with only $78 in your pocket, some basic EDC, and 35 miles on foot. Do you think you got what it takes to survive this scenario? We gave it a shot, virtually, and we'll show you our results. Now it's your turn.  So…  Let’s Get To It. Visit HoneyComb Holler on YouTube TOPSBunker.co...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight...  We’re talking about Hardening your Home, Your Stuff, and You. Let’s be honest now. Having a year’s worth of food, medical supplies, and gear doesn’t mean jack shit if someone can kick in your front door and walk off with it. If you’re not hardened from the outside in, if your home isn’t layered like a fortress, and if you haven’t trained your mindset to defend what’...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, We’re continuing our discussion on one of the most important moves you’ll ever make as a Prepper Survivalist: Strategic Relocation. You gotta know by now that cities are soft targets and the suburbs are even more fragile. And when the grid goes dark and the system breaks, you’ll want to be the most strategically positioned for success. So, what do you look for in land,...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re joined by our guest, Kevin Price from Schumacher Homes. Kevin will help us get started in a series of episodes about acquiring the one thing that ALL Prepper Survivalist dream about… A place to call home. Also known as… your Bug-Out Location, your Homestead. The path to making this particular dream a reality is fraught with pitfalls and red tape and hidden danger...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re discussing long-term food storage, specifically Freeze Dried Emergency food. It’s a staple food prep for a lot of preppers and most survivalists the world over. And why not? It’s lightweight… easy to store… easy to prepare… and sometimes… it actually tastes good. But is Freeze-Dried Emergency food really worth the hype…? Some say Yes… Some say No… Well, we hope t...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Rhonda, Missy, and Annette are catching up with each other and talking shop. It’s May, and there’s no time to waste when it comes to your gardens. Those Plants, Crops, and Pollinators need your immediate attention, so grab your shiny garden tools and let’s get them dirty. Here’s another captivating episode of The Dirty Garden Hoes Show… on Tops Bunker Podcast… Let’s Ge...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Jeremy and I will talk about how to successfully sustain a large group of survivors at a Woodland Bug-Out location during an SHTF event. You’re thinking… ahh… it’s easy. Provide shelter… Hunt for Protein… Use your LifeStraw… No Worries. And you may be right, if it were you and a couple of friends. But, that’s not what I said. You didn’t hear correctly, or you weren’t p...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Buddy and I are joined by special guests, Brittany and Mike,… from Refuge Medical. As the Director of Operations for Refuge Medical, Brittany plays a vital role in running the company alongside its owner. Starting as the social media manager, her dedication and unwavering "make it happen" and "figure it the F out" mindset quickly earned her the lead...

Text Our Show Hosts Preppers… Survivalists… Off-Gridders… Homesteaders… and the like…  Welcome… to TOPS Bunker… A Podcast for Preppers Our Email is… SHTF@Topsbunker.com Our Web Site is… TOPSBunker.com Don’t forget to check the show notes below for valuable links and extra info on this episode.  Tonight, we do a little Q & A from our listeners. And, as per usual, we went a little off the rails...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Rhonda and Buddy join me to discuss pest management while you’re bugging out deep in the woods, or hiking the trail, enjoying the park, or even in your own yard or outdoor space. Let's Get To It... Visit HoneyComb Holler on YouTube TOPSBunker.com Please Visit Our Affiliate Links to Find Great Preparedness Products: CedarCide All-Natural Tick Defence Spray People &...

Text Our Show Hosts Preppers… Survivalists… Off-Gridders… Homesteaders… and the like…  Welcome… to TOPS Bunker… A Podcast for Preppers Speakpipe.com/TOPS Facebook Group… TOPS Bunker SHTF@Topsbunker.com Tonight, Jeremy and I are doing a bit of Bunker Talk… that is… we’re going to shoot the shit, so to speak, and see where the conversation takes us. Kind of a… shop talk style episode, bringing in so...

Text Our Show Hosts Preppers… Survivalists… Off-Gridders… Homesteaders… and the like…  Welcome… to TOPS Bunker… A Podcast for Preppers Speakpipe.com/TOPS Facebook Group… TOPS Bunker SHTF@Topsbunker.com Tonight, we’re discussing how we change-up our prep kits from winter to spring. The gear and preps that we keep in our kits during winter, are somewhat different from the items we keep in our packs...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, on this episode, we’ll talk about the Movie and TV Series "Homestead" (No Worries... No Spoilers) and the other side of Prepper Groups. The side no one ever wants to talk about, let alone think about. Because it’s uncomfortable. And that would be, the Impossible Choices and Heartbreaking Decisions that we’ll all have to face, while being a part of a Prepper G...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we answer the age-old question of what to put in your Bug-Out Bag, Your Go Bag, Get Home Bag, 72 Hour Kit, My favorite… the Don’t Look Back-Pack… and Jeremy’s favorite… for all those gangly, long-armed... Reach all the way around to your left back pocket with your right hand… Prepper Survivalists out there… The tried and true… Fanny Pack. Some say they’re coming back i...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we discuss finding like-minded people, vetting those individuals, and choosing leadership, and much more… as part of a series that we’re doing about Prepper Groups. Now as you know… there are lots of Prepper Survivalists and Homesteaders out there actively looking for, and seeking out, like-minded folks to join forces with. And that goes for us as well. We’re always on...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight , Rhonda and Missy will introduce Annette from North Carolina to the show… She’s rockin the homesteading lifestyle and will no doubt be a Fan-Favorite-Regular on the Dirty Garden Hoes Show. Annette claims to be a noobie homesteader but don't let her fool you. She's very knowledgeable with chickens, how to raise them, and building coops and runs.   You are list...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’ll be talking about Prepper Groups… What they are.. What to look for in a Prepper Group… How to Find Them, Vett Them, and Join Them… How they operate… and How they differ from Homesteaders and Off-Gridders and MAGs. We hear this all the time… How do I find like-minded people in my area…? How do I find a Prepper Group…? Well, we decided to turn this topic into a seri...

Text Our Show Hosts Tonight… We’re talking with Brett Wallace about the importance of radio communications as a Prepper Survivalist. Brett will be talking with us tonight about the importance of Radio Communications not only as a powerful tool for the Modern-Day Prepper Survivalist and Homesteader, but for community preparedness as a whole, during emergency situations. My Prepper Brothers and Sist...