The Prepared Mindset Podcast
Episodes
Episode 62 - Return to the Range
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I was able to return to my local gun range for the first time since lockdown in March of last year. As such, I spend some time talking abou...
Episode 61 - Maintaining your Momentum!
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share some thoughts this week, on tracking goals, maintaining a positive and tenacious attitude, and pushing through life with a consistent momentum...
Episode 60 - Interview with Zeff from MyMedic
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm joined by Zeff, from our partner MyMedic.com. We sit down this week and talk about how MyMedic got started, what their mission is, and ...
Episode 59 - Communications are Essential
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sam is back and we take our first step into the wide world of radio and communications. Sam shares his experience while working with multip...
Episode 58 - Interview with Concept_Grey
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined this week by Tim, also known as concept_grey on instagram. We battle through some connection issues, but have a outstanding conversation ab...
Episode 57 - Brace yourself...
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I take a look at the current hot-button issue with the ATF, pistol braces. Most American's and admittedly many gun owners don't fully under...
Episode 56 - Sunday SITREP #6
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Been a while since we had a SITREP so I thought after running into a couple particularly pertinent issues yesterday, this would be a good time. I talk...
Episode 55 - The Concealed Journey
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me this week, is Dameon Houser from The Concealed Journey. We take a bit of time on this weeks episode to discuss the 2A culture, mentoring ne...
Episode 54 - Welcome, to the Future...
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I share my thoughts and feelings on the growing amount of support of the 2A on various social media platforms. Looking specifically at the a...
Episode 53 - COVID Lookback...
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here in Michigan, we recently found out that restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be lifting. We will be able to put the last 16 months...
Episode 52 - Favorite Film Firearms!
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a bit of a different vibe this week, I sit down with Trevor, and we compare lists of our favorite and least favorite movie gats. Certainly no shor...
Episode 51 - Training is Key
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sam and I are on with Rob Hull, a friend of ours who works in Law Enforcement. We sit down, and discuss how training impacts us from a civil...
Episode 50 - Getting Where You Want to Be
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our fiftieth episode! I share my thoughts on work ethic, personal attitude, and determination. Reflecting back on the journey to get PMP to this point...
Episode 49 - Land Nav Redux
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After my conversation with Ryan on last weeks episode, I've got Sam back with me this week to review our recent trip. Sam shares his input on the trip...
Episode 48 - Let's talk Turkey
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan joins me again and we break down the weekend that Sam and I spent in Atlanta, MI at the Canada Creek Ranch. A weekend full of land nav, scouting,...
Episode 47 - Being a Mentor
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2A is under consistent attack in the media lately, I felt this a great opportunity to discuss the latest book got through "Mentoring Shooters" ...
Episode 46 - Sunday SITREP #5
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of this weeks major announcements from the Biden administration, calling for action by the Justice Department and the nomination for a new...
Episode 45 - Gimme that Stimmy!
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I take a light-hearted look at the stimulus/relief funds that most American's have received in recent weeks, and appropriately, discuss the...
Episode 44 - Sharing your knowledge
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I welcome my friend Kori onto the pod this week, and take some time to answer her questions as someone "on the outside looking in". We discuss the cur...
Episode 43 - Fight for your Right!
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the tragic incident in Boulder this week, and the growing demands from liberal legislators to enact even more gun control, I look at th...
Episode 42 - State of the Mindset Update
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and I make our long awaited announcement, reflect on the year past, our first full year of running the Prepared Mindset podcast together, talk abo...
Episode 41 - Surviving the Workplace
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As states open back up, and we start the great American migration back into our respective offices and workplaces, we take the opportunity to discuss ...
Episode 40 - Man's Best Friend!
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lexy and I sit down to talk about our much loved four legged friends! After touching briefly on our pets and how they impact our plans in c...
Episode 39 - It's Cold Out There
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've seen record winter weather emergencies across the United States the past few weeks. Many regions were ill prepared to face this kind of weather ...
Episode 38 - Sunday SITREP #4
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I take a chance this Sunday to catch up on some recent political events, and discuss the growing push by legislators for more firearms laws and gun co...
Episode 37 - Internet Gun Community
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram has become the focal point of much of the 2A community. Sam and I sit down this week and go through our top 10 internet fallacies as they pe...
Episode 36 - Purchasing Considerations
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of thought, and research, that should go into making your first several purchases for your defensive preparations. This week, I deep div...
Episode 35 - Being Responsible
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we have more and more new gun owners, more concerned Americans taking a more considerable look at their safety, it's important to evaluate what "re...
Episode 34 - A little Shop Talk...
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and I follow up a dry-fire session with some shop talk. We hit on MK18's, SBR's, recommendations for friends, and even touch a bit on some bour...
Episode 33 - We Can only do So much...
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in lieu of all the changes politically, looking at the opposition we face as a 2A community, I talk about, what we do next. How can we, as ...
Episode 32 - State of Affairs
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I take some time to share my personal feelings, some experiences, and even a little history, discussing what the world looks like in 2021. With the ev...
Episode 31 - Building a Better Shooter
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is back, and we tackle a topic we've all touched on at some point or another; Being a better shooter. We look at a bit of the science behind, a bi...
Episode 30 - Knives, Watches, Bourbon, Oh my!
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our 30th episode, Trevor and I sit down and talk all the essentials. Everything from guns to watches, to quality blades, and of course, our favori...
Episode 29 - Stay Mission Focused
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staying focused on your goals, is 100% essential. Especially, if you may not know where to start, or what your next step is, or where to look for supp...
Episode 28 - E.D.C. Revisited
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After having spent time the last few weeks diving down the "edc rabbit hole", I take some time to admit I was narrow on my scope of the subject origin...
Episode 27 - The Gray Man
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a companion/continuation to our discussion on attention in episode 24, this week I talk about protection through inaction. We examine the concept o...
Episode 26 - Happy and Healthy
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a stressful time for us all, especially now during the pandemic. Let's take some time and talk about personal happiness, and personal...
Episode 25 - Sunday SITREP #3
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I dish about the media, talk about the rising crime in major cities, and rant a bit about personal accountability.
Episode 24 - Were is your Attention?
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the holidays approach, I take time to talk about situational awareness, and where your personal attention falls. Things like trips to the mall for ...
Episode 23 - Build your own
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we get back to it, and talk about building your own rifle. From tip to butt, we talk about the thought process, the available options, the ...
Episode 22 - The Days After...
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of election day, I discuss what we've seen in just the few hours past the polls closing. We talk what has happened in the swing states, wh...
Episode 21 - Election Fallout
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I discuss so more prepping, and we talk about the situation we as Americans are facing, in regards to the possible fallout from the Election...
Episode 20 - The Female Perspective
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My wife Lexy joins me this week, to discuss with me the growing number of new female firearms owners. More specifically, we talk about her experiences...
Episode 19 - Pulling the Trigger
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With gun purchases at all time highs, and so many Americans out buying their first firearms, we're taking a look at my purchases, the what's, and the ...
Episode 18 - Is it really Fascism?
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A topic and word thrown around a lot today, is Fascism. Sam and I sit down and talk about the origin of the term, what it really means, how it truly a...
Episode 17 - Joining the Hunt
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I talk about the start of hunting season, my first delve into the "other side" of the firearms world, and how much i learned in my short ti...
Episode 16 - Sunday SITREP #2
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another SITREP coming at you, discussing a few BIG occurrences that have happened over the past two weeks, approximately. I talk about the open suprem...
Episode 15 - Hunting season!
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With hunting season officially starting here in Michigan next weekend, i brought my friend Jake on to talk, well.... Hunting! We talk bows, rifles, de...
Episode 14 - On the Road Again
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look at what should go into your thinking, planning, and prep, for heading out on the open road, now that restrictions and lockdo...
Episode 13 - Medical Prep
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, i have my good friend Spencer on, to discuss being prepared medically, the supplies he carries, what I carry, and what you as a concerned i...
Episode 12 - Sunday SITREP #1
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first of our SITREP segments we're rolling out. We discuss major current events, specifically around some interpretation of legal/illegal militia,...
Episode 11 - Gear up!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is back, and we spend time this week talking about supporting kit and gear to go along with your firearm and survival setup. Everything from sling...
Episode 10 - Movies and Shows we love!
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We take a turn from some of the more serious topics lately, to enjoy discussing some of our favorite movies and tv shows that got us going down this p...
Episode 9 - Laws of the Land
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the recent reversal of the capacity ban in California, and take a trip through time discussion american gun control legisl...
Episode 8 - The Space Between
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have my good friend Ryan on, joining me to discuss hunting and fishing, and how the outdoorsman lifestyle overlaps with the defense shoo...
Episode 7 - Off the range
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, i discuss what we can do off the range to be prepared. Dry firing, weapon manipulation, online resources, offline resources more, covered i...
Episode 6 - Being Radical
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about what it means to be "radical" in today's world, and if it really applies to the prepared mindset. Is it really radical, or is it just a ...
Episode 5 - Stigmas, Myths, and Philosophy
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the social and societal stigmas, and myths, that surround the prepared and pro-2A lifestyle. Examining things like the media, institutional...
Episode 4 - A Prepared Home
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lexy joins me this week, as we discuss the lockdown, panic buying of homegoods, and how you can best be prepared utilizing some less conventional item...
Episode 3 - Everyday Carry
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks pod, we discuss the concept of everyday carry, and the "EDC community", what it means for us, what it means for you, and share some thou...
Episode 2 - Meet Sam
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Introduce another member of the team, Sam! We talk Sam's experiences, as well as share some of insights on home preparation, lifestyle, and mindset.
Episode 1 - Welcome to the Mindset
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode! We discuss the reason for the pod, why we chose to launch now, get into some basic discussion on the mindset, and what we can look ...