The Survival Podcast

12 Reasons we Suck as a Species – Epi-3732

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every species hits rough patches. But we’ve gone way past that. Right now, humans aren’t just flailing we’re actively sabotaging ourselves. We’...

Rules for Radicals for the Right – Epi-3731

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some events divide history. 911 did it, Covid lockdowns did it and the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk did it as well. Since the tragic event Charlie’...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3730

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, resilience, dogs, hunting, weight loss, political violence and mo...

The Return of Nuclear Power – Epi-3729

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am old enough to remember 3 Mile Island and the movie “The China Syndrome” and of course that means I also remember Chernobyl and Fukushima. Thi...

First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John, Nicole & Jack – Epi-3728

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am back and what a way to come back with our First Tuesday Coffee chat with John Willis and Nicole Sauce. Today all kinds of crazy, Phillies Karen, ...

12 Basic Prepping Questions Answered – TSP Rewind – Epi-300

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This was a good show for everyone.  It was designed to help new people get off to a great start, help the seasoned prepper realize where a few things...

Total Lifestyle Health for Modern Survival – TSP Rewind – Epi-299

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we took a look at the 10 key aspects of total lifestyle health and how when combined they lead not only to a great life but a highly r...

Getting Kids Excited About Prepping and Learning – TSP Rewind – Epi-298

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I try to give you some ideas and projects to teach kids skills and that will help kids learn. The good news is kids actually love learning. The ...

Decision Making with Logic and Reason – TSP Rewind – Epi-297

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The American people have been systematically programmed to be unable to make rational and logical decisions over many generations. This episode of TSP...

Developing an Online Business – TSP Rewind – Epi-296

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is slightly dated as we have new tech to work with today but it is still spot on for the fundamentals of building an online business.  I...

Growing Up in the Florida Swamps & Pennsylvania Woods – TSP Rewind – Epi-295

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally, Episode-1869- Growing Up in th...

Downward Class Migration a Decade In – TSP Rewind – Epi-294

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has actually been more than a decade at this point since I first covered this concept in Epi-761 of the Podcast.  I talked about it a lot after ...

Paleoculture the Original Permaculture – TSP Rewind – Epi-293

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talked about how the “paleo diet” as it is called today is more akin to the “original permaculture diet” then we may think....

Fascism, Woke Branding & AIs Future – Epi-3727

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about a new energy solution, Trump actually goes fascist for real, the real story as to why people are pissed about Cracker Barrel, the ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3726

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, underrated beef cuts, permaculture, nuclear power, taxes, road rash an...

Medicinal Mushrooms with Olga Katic – Epi-3725

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into the underground world of medicinal mushrooms with Olga from Mushroom Mountain. Olga grew up foraging mushrooms in the forest...

The Curse of “Interesting Times” – Epi-3724

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The earliest known use of the saying, “may you live in interesting times” is from the early 20th century. A 1936 speech by Sir Austen Chamberlain ...

It’s Worse Than You Think It Is – Epic-3723

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about 4 ways Bitcoin matches traditional wealth building with centuries of history behind them.  Then we will talk about why Ukraine is...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3722

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on tariffs, fitness, allergic reactions, medicinal herbs, dog training, scout ...

Growing Mushrooms in Small Spaces – Epic-3721

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Fitzgerald has been a TSPC community member since the Jetta days and has been running a small mushroom business for 10 years.  He joins us toda...

The Death of the 60/40 Portfolio – Epic-3720

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today as we discuss the quiet revolution happening in retirement and institutional investing. The old rules are breaking down, and the traditi...

Deals, DEI Fallout, Bitcoin & War – Epi-3719

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Monday so let’s examine some current events from a prepper and pragmatic view point. Bitcoin is about to “uncork”, Trump is making peace ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3718

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on America 1st becoming America last, shoulder sprains, meat cuts, making chee...

Mushrooms Many Way with Matt McInnis – Epi-3717

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt McInnis is a co-founder of North Spore. He joins us today to discuss mushroom cultivation as a great year-round source of food and medicine. And ...

First Tuesday Coffee Chat – Epi-3716

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As will be typical you just don’t know what will pop up in thi...

The Insanity Continues for Planet Stupid – Epi-3715

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a look around at some of our current idiocy.  The Texas democrats are going to lose a vote, so they ran away, again.  Jasmine Crocket ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3714

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Fed, bitcoin, night vision, meat, permaculture stone lines, investing, ...

Never Retire with John Pugliano – Epi-3713

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Pugliano is an original member of the expert council.  He is the founder and money manager at Investable Wealth and is the host of the Wealthste...

Static Pile Composting Methods – Epi-3712

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to make compost but they fall into three primary methods with many overlapping on some levels.  But from a macro level almost all...

Deals, Conspiracies & the Enrollment Cliff – Epi-3711

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to dig into a myrid of topics and current events.  First we will start out with the new trade deal with the EU and what it means. ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3710

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on a domestic coup, tax law, solar power, electrolytes, books on guns & huntin...

KDP Publishing with the Libertarian Book Designer – Epi-3709

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I welcome Matt the Libertarian Book Designer to discuss the Amazon KDP Program.  I found Matt when my book soft copies got butchered during my ...

Solutions to Modern Homesteading Challenges – 3708

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many years ago, I can’t say exactly when but it would have been in the “Jetta Days”, when I still worked a full time job and was running a “re...

New Regulations, Technology and More – Epi-3707

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer and respond to a variety of topics from you guys via email and social media. Today we talk Stable Coins, Bitcoin, CBDCs, education, inv...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3706

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on Trump’s betrayal of his base, cheese making, heat injuries, radios, bitco...

Shoot, Survive & Lawyer Up – Epi-3705

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you afford to defend yourself? Not physically. Financially. That’s the question most folks never even consider. You train, you carry, you know t...

Building Bitcoin Wealth for Everyone – Epi-3704

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin recently hit an all time high over 122,000 dollars and now has fallen to about 118,000 as I write this.  Long gone are the days of 300, 600, ...

10 Technologies of “The Synthesis Age” – Epi-3703

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we examine 10 technologies that anyone can use, build on and develop products and services with.  Or they can be used in your own live to simpl...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3702

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Epstein files, tax deductible guns, fitness, herbs, bitcoin, cooking, h...

Permaculture Design in 2025 with Geoff Lawton – Epi-3701

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Geoff Lawton returns to TSPC as part of our meet the expert council series. We will talk about Permaculture design and how new tools like AI are...

F3 Vehicle Defense Systems with Michael Mercer – Epi-3700

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I welcome Michael Mercer to the show to discuss a powerful innovation in personal defense that addresses a growing concern for many Americans. M...

Filtering Feedback From Friends, Family & the Market – Epi-3699

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to look at something every builder, creator, or doer runs into. Pushback from all directions: friends, family, customers, even tot...

Restoring the Culture of Men with Sonny Puzikas – Epi-3698

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sonny Puzikas joins us to discuss what he calls, “bringing back the culture of a man”. I have known Sonny a long time and I am excited to br...

First Tuesday Coffee Chat – Episode – 3697

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As will be typical you just don’t know what will pop up in thi...

The 8 Biggest Shifts in the Next 10 Years – Epi-3696

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I walk you through eight of the biggest economic and technological shifts that are already in motion and will reshape everything by 2...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3695

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign wars, the TOR browser, real estate, IRAs, fitness, wild foraging, c...

Chris Rossini on the Current Political Climate – Episode – 3694

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expert council member Chris Rossini from the Ron Paul Liberty Report joins us today as part of the “Meet Your Expert Council Series” we have been ...

CRIT Before You Commit: Let AI Call the Bluff – Epi-3693

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re being hustled, but you don’t quite have the ammo to call bullshit on the spot? That’s exactly what this episode is about. ...

Bombs, Bitcoin, Mushrooms & More – Epi-3692

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer and respond to a variety of topics from you guys via email and social media. We have a big mix of stuff today, some really good news, s...

Dave Whitinger of AllThingsPlants.com – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-79

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by Dave Whitinger is the founder of many websites, most notably DavesGarden.com and AllThingsPlants.com.  Thousands of g...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3691

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign wars, business vehicles, riots and civil unrest, septic systems, wh...

Raising Protectors: Joel Ryals on Dogs, Family, and Freedom – Epi-3690

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we continue our “Meet Your Expert Council Series” and welcome my good friend Joel Ryals to TSPC. Joel is a combat veteran, a family man, and...

Don’t Confuse The Symptoms with The Problems – Epi-3689

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people get fired up about problems without ever asking if what they are looking at is actually the problem or just a symptom of something deeper....

The Seductive Lie of a Great Idea – Epi-3688

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People love to say they’ve got a great idea, how it’s going to change everything, make them rich, or finally set them free. The problem is, most o...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3687

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government promises, tax strategy, physical fitness, a summer stock sell of...

Avoiding Homestead Pitfalls with Ryan Steva – Epi-3686

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Expert Council Member Ryan Steva and I today to discuss the common pitfalls that can derail your homesteading journey before it even gets going. ...

Riots, Money Printing & More – Epi-3685

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the LA riots and how they are already spreading to other cities.  Of course this is all 100% coordinated centrally planned.  We ...

Mushrooms for Self Reliance – Epi-3684

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in the self-reliance toolbox: growing mushrooms at home. Not some niche hobby,...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3683

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government waste, GPS fencing, foraging edible plants, cooking, insurance, ...

Medical Preparedness with Doc Bones – Epi-3682

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Alton, MD is an actively-licensed physician, medical preparedness advocate, and retired Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Life fellow...

First Tuesday Coffee Chat – Epi-3681

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As will be typical you just don’t know what will pop up in thi...

Basic Preparedness as Lifestyle Design – Epi-3680

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I talk to people and they ask what I do and I tell them I run a podcast I get three very common questions…. How do you make money doing that? W...

Greg Yows of Revolution Rock and Roll – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-78

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I welcomed Greg Yows to The Survival Podcast.  Greg is a great friend to both the show and me personally.  Together we wrote “The ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3679

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Ukraine war, wildlife land management, eye surgery, taxes, guns & optic...

The Resilient Homestead with Nick Ferguson – Epi-3678

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ferguson, founder of Homegrown Liberty, is a seasoned homesteader and educator who has been a personal friend of mine for at least a decade now. ...

Survival Podcast Listener Feedback – Epi-3677

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer and respond to a variety of topics from you guys via email and social media. Today we talk amending soil, entrepreneurship, using AI an...

The Real Meaning of Memorial Day – TSP Rewind – Epi-292

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TSPC will return tomorrow, I take this day off with my family like most of America and I leave you with these thoughts on this day. Today is Memorial ...

Growing for Market with “The Greenhouse Guy”– Friday Flashbacks – Epi-77

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by Steve Kasarda who had started, built, owned and sold 3 nurseries. Now he grows for market (show theme) and manufacture...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3676

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the golden dome, taxes, guns, plants, chainsaw mills, cooking, the big beau...

Mushrooms for Human & Soil Health – Epi-3675

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss using mushrooms to heal our damaged soils and our damaged bodies with Sean Hawkins. Shawn and his wife will talk about their journey ...

Making Sense of Today’s World – Epi-3674

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today as we discuss a lot of current events and attempt to decipher them. Today we talk about Biden’s cancer surprise, mass school closures,...

Our Top Five Economic Challenges – Epi-3673

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today as we discuss five of the biggest challenges facing the US economy and what you can actually do about them. From national debt to broken...

Wood Stoves and Inserts – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-76

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by Jeff Wheatley who had over 15 years experience selling, installing, and servicing Hearth appliances (Stoves, Inserts, ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3672

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government spending, the economy, foraging, silvopasture, budget guns, body...

Tax Advice for Feral Humans – Epi-3671

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of our “Get to Know Your Expert Council” series, we’re talking taxes—but not the way your CPA would. Matthew Sercely of A...

Finding the Right Business to Start – Epi-3670

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dig into one of the most liberating topics out there, building your own business.  This episode digs into deep business principles so if you...

Freedom is Forged Not Granted – Epi-3669

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the hard truth most people don’t want to hear — freedom isn’t something you vote for, it’s something you take. You can scream...

Joel Salatin from Polyface Farms – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-75

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by Joel Salatin.  We discussed some of the biggest challenges to small producers today, how can farmers transition from ...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3668

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Yemen bombings, cooking fish, tax strategy, Trump’s “mad man str...

Building Resilience from Within – Epi-3667

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Andy McCann returns to TSPC as part of the meet your expert council series.  Today Andy and I will discuss addressing chronic illnesses like Cr...

First Tuesday Coffee Chat – Epi-3666

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today John Willis and Nicole Sauce join me for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As will be typical you just don’t know what will pop up in thi...

Survival Podcast Listener Q&A – Epi-3665

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been awhile since we have done a strait up listener Q&A show so I thought today would be a great day to do just that.  We have a few bitcoin q...

An Interview with The Berkey Guy – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-74

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by Jeff Gleason who has been a stead fast supporter of the show for more well over a decade and a half. He is of course t...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3664

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on quail eggs, tax strategy, fuel storage, tractoring chickens, blood sugar, g...

Fungal Foundations: King Stropharia’s Gift – Epi-3663

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into the underground world of fungi with Olga from Mushroom Mountain. She grew up foraging mushrooms in the forests of Bosnia and...

Edible Ops: Behind Enemy Lines – Epi-3662

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I was at the LFTN 25 Workshop put on by my good friend Nicole Sauce. While there, one of the fellow presenters was talking about applying pe...

Why 21 Capital Changes Everything – 3661

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the launch of 21 Capital, something everyone’s talking about, but no one’s actually explaining. The headlines are full of noise, ...

Robb Wolf on Paleo Nutrition – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-73

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by author and fellow podcaster Rob Wolf.  We discussed paleo nutrition and the misconceptions in modern nutritional scie...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3660

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foraging, home office deductions, investing, tree propagation, gun shot wou...

TSP Rewind – Why Being a Lone Wolf Won’t Work – Epi-291

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discussed a common and bluntly stupid misconception among new preppers, the idea that with a gun and ammo you can get whatever you ...

TSP Rewind – Permaculture Property Design – Epi-290

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discussed Permaculture design for the every day person’s property.  In other words not necessarily the person who is going to at...

Building a Business is Hard – Epi-3659

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This will be the last new show (other than an Expert Council show this Thursday) until I return from Tenessee on Monday next week from Nicole Sauce’...

Steven Harris on Solar Heating Systems – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-72

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Steven Harris joined me to discuss all aspects of solar heating.  The minute people hear solar they think panels for electricity.  H...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3658

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on civil rights, investing surplus capital, strengthening your back, foundatio...

Tariffs, The Value of Labor and More – Epi-3657

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss a variety of current and economic events and then move into a more audience Q&A mode answering your questions on biochar, garden beds...

12 Rules of Business – Epi-3656

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss my personal 12 rules of business. Like many of my rules they are not exactly mine, rather those I learned from others and experience ...

TSP Rewind – Wicking Beds for Easy Garden Production – Epi-289

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discussed wicking beds for home food production in a way that improves ease of growing and virtually eliminates any conventional ir...

Matthew Stein Author of When Disaster Strikes – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-71

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by Matthew Stein author of When Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Planning and Crisis Survival. This b...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3655

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the debt, the lion diet, sharpening stones,  cancer treatment, trees, life...

The 500K Side Hustle – Epi-3654

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about side hustles as a transition strategy from the world of the J O B to the world of entrepreneurship but what if you could do it in ...