A counterpoint to the dark Mad Max vision, are stories of people rebuilding after an SHTF event. Mic dips into his old-movies archives to discuss Swiss Family Robinson (1960). Mic, Jeff, and Brian then look at Kevin Costner's The Postman (1997) as a tale of SHTF survivors who grasp at hope that "America" is coming back and begin to assert control over their own lives and defy the local warlord. Links from films discussed in this podcast Swiss Family Robinson -- The imdb.org listing, cast, reviews, etc. Swiss Family Robinson -- Rent from Amazon, or available on Disney+ The Postman -- The imdb.org listing, cast, reviews, etc. The Postman -- Rent the movie on Amazon if you have Prime Enjoying these episodes? Consider becoming a Patron on Patreon, or a member at Buy Me A Coffee, Of course, virtual cups of coffee at Buy Me A Coffee are always welcome.

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