Practical Prepping Podcast

Beating Procrastination; Broken Collarbones; and Prepper Uses For Salt

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have three segments. One about beating procrastination, a Medical Monday segment on dealing with broken collarbones, and a segment on prepper...

Eight Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide; And A Little On HAM Radio

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eight Uses For Hydrogen PeroxideIn this episode we cover eight uses for hydrogen peroxide and in our Communications Corner segment we discuss some exc...

Getting Started In Solar Power - An Interview With Chris Weatherman

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Weatherman, also known A. American, or Angery American, (not a typo) is the author of twenty-two books, including The Survivalist Series." ...

The Potential For CCP Cyber Attacks Against The U.S. And What We Can Do.

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Preppers are often concerned about the effects that an EMP or a CME would have on our world.CME is something over which man has no control.EMP is a po...

The Second Amendment, And The January Question Of The Month

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have two segments on the podcast. The first is "A Constitutional Moment" where we cover the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitut...

Dr. Author T Bradley Discusses CMEs And EMPs.

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arthur T. Bradley is a widely recognized expert on the subject of the effects of CMEs and EMPs, having done extensive research on the subjects.  ...

What We Wished We Had For The Arctic Freeze, Eldercare In Winter, And Making Oregano Oil

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have three segments.The  first is What people wished they had, or had more of, going through the arctic freeze, ice, and snow this week.The...

Batteries, Frostbite, And The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have three segments today. In the gear segment, we cover types of batteries. In the Medical Monday segment, we cover signs, symptoms, and treatment...

The Coming Changes For 2024 For Practical Prepping

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping is making some major changes for 2024, and we reveal those on today's episode.The podcast has had a Facebook page for a long t...

EDC; Every Day Carry, And Doing An EDC Bag Dump

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's in YOUR bag? What needs to be? What does NOT need to be in your bag? Inquiring minds want to know and that's what we are going to cov...

Defining 2024 Prepping Goals And How To Set Them

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A ship doesn't leave the harbor without knowing where the next port of call will be. The Captain charts a course for the trip but makes course co...

Our Forefathers Understood Preparedness, But In Ways And For Reasons Different From Our Own

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode we discussed why some people resist prepping. In this episode we discuss how our forefathers understood preparedness and some of t...

Why Do Some People Resist Prepping? We Explore Their Excuses.

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Great Grandparents were preppers before prepping was cool. They just called it life. Their reason was to be prepared for the winter I order to live un...

Tennessee Tornadoes, And Staying Prepared In Case we Are In The Path Of A Tornado

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, December 3, two days ago, an EF-3 tornado north of Nashville, killed six, injured many more, and left a path of destruction of around forty ...

School Shootings And Active Shootings Are A Mental Health Problem, Not A Gun Problem

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We don't have a gun problem, we have a mental health problem; a mental health crisis.That’s what we are going to talk about today as we identif...

Who Really Is A Prepper, And Three Levels Of Preparedness

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The TV show “Doomsday Preppers” painted the prepping world in a very unfavorable light, and some people base their opinion of prepping based on th...

Building An Emergency Kit For Your Vehicle

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are five weeks from the anniversary of the Interstate 95 fiasco.On January 4th, 2022, fifty miles of I-95 in Virginia was shut down with one inch o...

Staying safe, and protecting ourselves against terrorist attacks at crowded public events

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These are days of threatened attacks by terrorist groups and the craziness of random shootings and physical assaults. We’ve seen shootings in big bo...

Holiday Gift Ideas For Preppers

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover a number of holiday gifts that are great for preppers, and some can be used as "sneaky prepper gifts" for those tha...

"Prepping Lessons We Can Learn From Football (And Other Sports)"

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listening to athletic coaches over the years we have heard how young people learn lessons in football that will help them throughout life.There is a l...

A Prepper's Thanksgiving - Original Poem By Krista Lawley

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The snow is deep, the power's out, and your house is loaded with holiday guests; what will you do? For a prepper, it's simple--there's ...

The Adaptability Skill Set, For Prepping And Everyday Life

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live in an ever-changing world and, sometimes, things change very quickly.October 7th saw the world go from one war to two wars. Huge change.Regard...

Save money, stay warmer, and avoid problems by winterizing your house.

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the leaves turn and the chill of autumn sets in, it's a clear signal that winter is on its way. Are you ready for the cold? More importantly, ...

Are We Spending Too Much Energy, Money, And time On Overhyped Prepping Topics ?

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you are, or will be researching, reading forums & blogs, listening to podcasts, and even joining prepping groups on social media.Relativel...

"Common Scams To Watch For, And How To Avoid Them"

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scammers are always trying to steal our information and ultimately our money. During the holidays, they take advantage of the increased online and in-...

"Seventeen Practical Uses For The Bandana"

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a list of items that are so versatile you just can’t build a bag without them?Well…… there are several that certainly fit that category...

"Our Money, Inflation And Recession, Tips And Strategies To Make It Through"

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Are YOU feeling the effects of today's inflation?The media tells us that the economy is better than it has been in yours, but our wallets are t...

Halloween Safety Tips To keep Us All Safe

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday, but it's important to keep safety in mind, especially for children who are trick-or-treating. Today, we ...

"Making End-Of-Life Decisions NOW"

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We don't like to think about it, but we'll all pass away at some point. Some make it to old age, but many don't.If we make preparations...

How To Be Alert And Be Ready In Today's World Climate

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Hamas are in war. People are afraid.Two things we keep reading in social media groups are, "Is this the beginning of World War Three?&...

"Building First Aid Kits; Big And Small"

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

IFAK, UFAK, We all need an IFAK.Today we are talking about individual first aid kits, the various types of first aid kits, their purposes, and buildin...

"Five Firearms For SHTF Scenarios, Part 2"

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Second of two episodes titled: Five Firearms For SHTF Scenarios”Last episode we covered the modern sporting rifle, today, we will cover ...

"Five Firearms For SHTF Scenarios, Part 1"

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first of two episodes titled: Five Firearms For SHTF Scenarios.Today, we’ll cover the modern sporting rifle...the AR-15 And AK-47"O...

"Living Positive In A Negative World"

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking care of yourself physically and emotionally helps maintain a positive mindset. Living positively in a negative world is a challenge, but is pos...

"Twenty two more items for your bug out bag that you may have forgotten"

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a continuation of episodes # 411 & #414 where we continue compiling items for the list of things we may have forgotten for our bags. Here ...

"Twelve categories for potential barter items that could be valuable during SHTF."

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hear a lot about prepping items for bartering in the event of a SHTF situation. Here are twelve categories of items that can be used for bartering...

"Ten more inflation and recession busting ideas"

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second episode of "Inflation and recession busting ideas, as we discuss ways to stretch our money.The cost of everything we buy is go...

Twelve Inflation And Recession Busting Ideas

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've been watching the cost of everything we have to buy going upOur money doesn't go as far as it did.Some folks are really hurting, conce...

Ten Things We Wish We Had Known Before We Started Prepping

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you spent money on prepping and later found that what you bought was a waste?Have you needed your preps and found holes in your plan?Do you know ...

Twenty Four MORE items for your get home bag that you may have forgotten.

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty Four MORE items for your get home bag that you may have forgotten. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, yo...

Eleven Habits Of Highly Effective Preppers

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all would like to think that we are good at prepping, but are we EFFECTIVE when it comes to our prepping?Today, we are going to discuss eleven habi...

Interviews From The Huntsville, Alabama HAMfest

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we share seven interviews from the August HAMfest in Huntsville, Al.  There's pretty good information in these for ham r...

Twenty-four Items You May Have Forgotten For Your Get Home Bag

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought of everything you might need in your get home bag?Today, we'll talk about twenty four things you may have forgotten.If you would...

One BIG Announcement and A Day Off

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are making an "official" announcement, and then we're taking the day off. We'll be back on Monday.Hoping you have a grea...

Hurricane Preparedness

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A hurricane has formed, and now it has turned and is taking aim at YOU. Are you ready? Do you know what to do? Do you have the resources you'll n...

Organizing Our Preps - Where And How

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where is it? Where did I put them? Do you have my flashlight? Do we have batteries? Is there any food in your backpack?Without organization, our preps...

"Drop, Cover, And Hold On – Being Prepared For Earthquakes"

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Earthquakes are natural disasters that can strike with little to no warning, causing significant damage and posing a serious threat to life and proper...

Inflation Busting - Strategies For Living When Our Money Buys Less

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 A Moody's Analytics study  reports that the average household spent $709 more in July 2023 than in July 2021. That's inflation. These inf...

"Get Home Bag; Should Your GHB Be An EDC?"

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A get-home-bag is designed to help you safely return home or reach a safe location during an emergency, but it can have many more uses. We’ll discus...

"Ten Things A Prepper Should Not Do"

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of all that you're doing as a prepper, did you know there are some things you shouldn't do? The "shouldn't-do" ...

"Practicing Discipline And Goal Setting In Preparedness And In Life"

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you started prepping and gotten bogged down, found it overwhelming, didn't know what to do next, and just quit? Do you have other things in...

"Building Emergency Fishing Kits For Get Home Bags, And Using Those Kits"

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You have your get-home-bag, or your bug out bag, but have you considered how you would acquire food during an extended time getting home or getting to...

Are you a prepper or a hoarder? Are you anxious about prepping?

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you new to prepping?You may have heard some call it “hoarding”, but is prepping really hoarding?You may have prepped a little bit in the past ...

Twenty-four Prepper Uses For Paracord

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the single most versatile tool of a prepper. Some think it is a knife.  We think it just may be paracord. Yes, paracord. We’re going to tal...

Building An Altoids Tin Emergency Kit

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If surviving long-term in the Amazon jungle is your goal, this is NOT the kit you need most, but, if you encounter dozens of minor, everyday emergenci...

Using Our Preps After A Tornado

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we will be talking about relying on our preps this past Tuesday night after a tornado touched down in our county, causing 25,000 peopl...

"Avoiding, Recognizing, and Treating Heat Related Emergencies"

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Much of North America is currently experiencing extreme heat. Has been... and will be... for a while. Records for high temps have been broken in the h...

Treating Shock In A Pre-hospital Setting

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to begin several episodes on prepping skills, starting with some first aid topics.In our first of the series, we're going to b...

"No Grid Survival Projects" Book Review And Interview

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been concerned about what life would be like if the grid goes down? How would you wash clothes? Could you produce your own electricity? ...

"Coming Food Shortages And Price Increases"

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've  been reading and hearing about more food shortages to come, and we've noticed some of those shortages in the grocery stores.You&apos...

Ten Tips For Preparing Our Children Emotionally For Emergencies.

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Preparing children emotionally for emergencies is an important aspect of overall family preparedness.  During emergencies, it is important to help c...

Ham Radio Provided Ecomms For PD & FD, A Life Saved Because Of A Ham Radio, And More!

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A weather disaster moves through your area. All the power is out and all the cell towers are down. All normal means of communications are down. On tod...

How And What To Prep At Work

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You carry a get-home-bag in your car, but what about if something happens while we are at work? What if you can't get to your car? It could be a ...

"Don't Get Stuck In Paralysis By Analysis"

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does your over-thinking lead to inaction? "Paralysis by analysis" can be a prepper's folly.  Before a crisis, we should have our acti...

"Dehydration: A Fluid Situation"

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious symptoms such as confusion, rapi...

"Twelve common characteristics shared by many preppers"

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Preppers come from all walks of life and have different motivations for preparing for emergencies or disasters. However, there are some common charact...

Twelve "Must-have" Items We Believe Everyone Needs For Prepping

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the full episode notes, go to  practicalprepping.info/387 Twelve "Must-have" Items We Believe Everyone Needs For Prepping 1. Water 2. F...

"How to sharpen our knives, axes, hatchets, and other bladed impliments"

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #386Today, we discuss the tools and methods to sharpen our knives and other bladed implements. For the full episode description,  go to prac...

"Eight Things To Consider In Selecting The Perfect Flashlight For You"

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 When you need to buy a flashlight, do you go to the store and just pick one off the rack, or do you do a little bit of research and buy a light that...

Seven Tips For Safe Summer Travel

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seven Tips For Safe Summer Travel - QuickTips #52For the episode description on the website, go to www.practicalprepping.info/384 Krista gives us sev...

AXES, MACHETES, HATCHETS, TOMAHAWKS, AND SHARPENING OUR BLADES

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Question: Do you have a survival axe? How about a machete, or even a pocketknife? Do you have a hatchet or a tomahawk? Why do you need more than one l...

"Bad Habits, Bad Strategies, And Bad Mindsets That Could Get You Killed" Episode #382

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Just as the title says, we are discussing  "Bad Habits, Bad Strategies, And Bad Mindsets That Could Get You Killed"Here are some of t...

" Types Of Survival Knives, EDC Knives, And Their Uses" Episode # 381

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a knife and other bladed tools is essential for prepping for several reasons.When it comes to knives and other bladed tools there are a few key...

" Sixteen More Foods Many Preppers May Have Overlooked" QuickTips # 51

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of QuickTips Krista discusses sixteen more very useful foods that many preppers may have overlooked, and explains uncommon uses for so...

"Securing Our Personal Info On-line; AI Is Here And You May Not Recognize It." Episode # 379

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Eric Smith in the studio discussing protecting our information online, and discussing  artificial intelligence and ways it c...

"Go-bag, Get-home bag, Bug-out bag, and INCH Bag; What's The Difference?" Episode # 378

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the difference in a go-bag, a get-home bag, a bug-out bag, and an INCH bag, as well what we might have in them.Please shar...

"Seventeen Foods Many Preppers May Have Overlooked" QuickTips # 50

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 50,  " Seventeen Foods Many Preppers May Have Overlooked"In this episode of QuickTips Krista discusses seventeen very useful ...

"We're Becoming Digital Zombies - Identifying And Dealing With Device Addiction" Episode # 376

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode # 376 "We're Becoming Digital Zombies - Identifying And Dealing With Device Addiction"In this episode, we discuss the dependenc...

Episode # 375 "Stormy Weather, April 27, 2011, And The Coming Of Arlene"

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode # 375 "Stormy Weather, April 27, 2011, And The Coming Of Arlene"In this episode, we discuss the events of April 27, 2011 across the ...

QuickTips # 49, " Prepping For Things That Pop Up"

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 49,  " Prepping For Things That Pop Up"In this episode of QuickTips we discuss being prepared for the little things that &quo...

Episode # 373 "Eight Ways To Overcome Being Overwhelmed"

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 373 "Overcome Being Overwhelmed"In this episode, we discuss the fact that we all get overwhelmed at ti...

QuickTips # 48, " What Moms Need To Know About Home Invasions"

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 48,  " What Moms Need To Know About Home Invasions"In this episode of QuickTips Krista discusses some tips in case of a home ...

Episode # 371, "Having A HAM Radio For SHTF Is Not Enough. You Have To Learn To Use It."

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 371, "Having A HAM Radio For SHTF Is Not Enough. You Have To Learn To Use It."In this episode, we disc...

QuickTips # 47, " Prepping For Pregnancy And Related Issues."

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 47,  " Prepping For Pregnancy And Related Issues."E-mail to us any tips you would like to share to [email protected]...

Episode # 369, "Dumb Answers Given To A Newbie Prepper's Question"

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 369, "Dumb Answers Given To A Newbie Prepper's Question"In this episode, we discuss some of the r...

QuickTips # 46, " Examining the Red Cross recommended survival kit ."

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 46,  " Examining the Red Cross recommended survival kit ."In this episode of QuickTips Mark examines the items in the recomme...

QuickTips # 45, "Tips From A Burglar."

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 45,  "Tips From A Burglar."In this episode of QuickTips Mark shares tips from a burglar to help protect our homes from burgla...

"Interacting With Law Enforcement" Episode #366

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 366, "Interacting With Law Enforcement"In this episode, we discuss interacting with law enforcement on...

Mini episode # 365, "The Killing Has To Stop"

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mini episode # 364, "The Killing Has To Stop"Please share this episode with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's ...

QuickTips # 44, "It's In The Cards."

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 44,  "It's In The Cards."In this episode of QuickTips Krista discusses the idea of putting some emergency binder informa...

QuickTips # 43, "Tips for staying alive in a tornado."

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 43,  "Tips for staying alive in a tornado."In this episode of QuickTips Mark discusses the tornadoes of April 27, 2011 and th...

Episode # 361, "Skills that will be useful in recovery after SHTF, and even now"

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 362, "Skills that will be useful in recovery after SHTF, and even now"In this episode, we discuss a nu...

QuickTips # 42, " I'm The 'Crazy Ol' Uncle, And You Can Be, Too"

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 42,  " I'm The 'Crazy Ol' Uncle, And You Can Be, Too"QuickTips are mini-episodes that will be designed toward ...

Episode # 359, "Four Reasons People Need To Be Prepared; Reasons You Can Share With Family And Friends To Help Get Them Started"

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 359, "Four Reasons People Need To Be Prepared;  Reasons You Can Share With Family And Friends To Help Get ...

QuickTips # 41, " Seven Tips For Hygiene In SHTF "

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 41,  " Seven Tips For Hygiene In SHTF "QuickTips are mini-episodes that will be designed toward efficiency, cost savings, and...

Episode # 357, "Seven Things Preppers Need, And Often Don't Have."

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 357, "Seven Things Preppers Need, And Often Don't Have."In this episode, we discuss some gear and...

QuickTips # 40, " Seven Simple Ways To Improve Our Memory "

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 40,  " Seven Simple Ways To Improve Our Memory "QuickTips are mini-episodes that will be designed toward efficiency, cost sav...

QuickTips # 39, " Updating Our Get-Home-Bags For The Changing Seasons. "

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 39,  " Updating Our Get-Home-Bags For The Changing Seasons. "QuickTips are mini-episodes that will be designed toward efficie...

Episode # 354, "Prepping For Immediate Household Repairs After A Disaster"

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practical Prepping Podcast, Episode # 354, "Prepping for immediate household repairs after a disaster"In this episode, we discuss some of th...

QuickTips # 38, "Don't Jump To Worst Case Scenarios"

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QuickTips  # 38,  "Don't Jump To Worst Case Scenarios"QuickTips are mini-episodes that will be designed toward efficiency, cost savin...