The Survival Podcast

The Most Valuable Skill they Take From us as Children – Epi-3532

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that children have an innate ability that is literally the key to getting what you want in life? But we see this skill as “rude”...

Backyard Aquaculture for the Modern Survivalist – Epi-3531

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take another look at back yard aquaculture.  Aquaculture has a history over thousands of years of feeding people via small self managed syst...

Keith Snow on Cooking With Grains, Legumes & Preps – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-39

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Keith Snow to talk about how to use many foods that are commonly sotred by preppers like whole grains, legum...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3530

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on interventionism, nutrition, health, battery banks, half acre homesteading, ...

Backyard Rabbits with Amy Lambrecht – Epi-3529

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Amy joins me to discuss raising back yard rabbits and other permaculture and homesteading topics. Amy started homesteading for health benefits a...

The Dollar is Dying (corrected version) – Epi-3528

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many of you know I have been teaching people to actually diversify their assets for a very long time.  In fact my recommendations have been fairly...

Where’s Biden, Audience Questions & More – Epi-3527

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Biden dropped an announcement that he was dropping out on a X Posting, even very senior staffers were caught off guard, the info on Trump’...

MJ Demarco on the Five Financial Lies – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-38

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by MJ Demarco to discuss entrepreneurship, making money and myths about wealth, economics, mindset and more. To...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3526

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, heat casualties, pets, electricity, fitness, battery banks,...

Preserving Family Legacy with Vance Crowe – Epi-3525

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to bring you this interview today. Vance Crowe is helping families preserve their knowledge, legacy and what was learned by the mist...

A New Age of Agorism is Coming – Epi-3524

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of good decisions by the courts lately that are positive for liberty. One is particular is a ruling on the home production of di...

Nothing about the Trump Shooting Makes Sense – Epi-3523

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am going to come at this today from two angles. They will be that perhaps there was malice from someone inside the government, the second that it co...

Ron Hood on Every Day Carry – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-37

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Ron Hood to discuss EDC, lock picking, bug out bags, less than lethal self defense, lock picking and a ton m...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3522

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on SMART meters, weight training, esophageal spasms, broad acre compost applic...

Greening the Texas Desert with Shaun Overton – Epi-3521

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us at some time have looked at “junk land” in western Texas selling for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars an acre. For less than the...

A Duck Farmer & A Science Geek Talk Soil – Epi-3520

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Matt Powers (citizen scientist) and Jack Spirko (Redneck Hippy Duck Farmer) discuss what they have both learned about soil, composting, gardenin...

Stories the Media Ignored this Week – Epi-3519

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover the stuff the MSM buried “below the fold”.  A reporter was fired for telling the truth about pre-scripted Biden interviews.  A ne...

Ken Berry on the Proper Human Diet – Epi-3518

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ken Berry joins me to discuss the proper human diet, the absolute poison in the standard American diet and his plan to replace the American Diab...

Tuesday Coffee Chat with John & Nicole – Epi-3517

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I join John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As usual we will cove...

Biden Crashes and SCOTUS Lashes – Epi-3516

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Major shifts are afoot in the country. The portion of the public still able to think just got a major wake up call, Biden is not mentally fit and they...

Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen from RootSimple – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-36

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen from RootSimple.  We discussed a huge variety of homesteading and gardening topi...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3515

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the war on cash, surge protectors, competitive sports, DIY cleaning product...

The Suburban Backyard Homestead – Epi-3514

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants land. Land land and more land. I need 80 jillion acres, cattle and pigs. Do you though? An intensively managed small holding is more th...

The Last Free Generation – Epi-3513

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let me ask you a question, do you really feel future generations will know anything approaching the freedoms we still have today?  Do you think even ...

Bitcoin is a Zero Risk Move – Epi-3512

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To be clear there is at this point no risk on the long term holding of Bitcoin at this point in history. The government will not ban it, it is now in ...

Mike Gasior on the Economy – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-35

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Mike Gaisor.  Mike is one of the most switched on financial people I know.  Having worked on the inside of...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3511

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the draft, fitness mindset, sola wood kilns, plants, grafting, dog training...

Why the Future for Gens Z & Alpha Scares Me – Epi-3510

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am the grandfather of a Gen Alpha and a GenZ grandson.  My granddaughter is at the elder age for a Gen Alpha and my Grandson at the lower age of a ...

Silvopasture and Grazing Feeds Communities – Epi-3509

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ferguson joins me as we discuss how we would design a property to actually feed a community living on it. We hear so often, “I am going to get ...

It Really is a Clown World After All – Epi-3508

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dig into a ton of US and global events. Subjects like a new automatic draft registration for all US Males, controlling public opinion, the “...

Paul Wheaton on the Elimination of Irrigation – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-34

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Paul Wheaton and we discussed a huge number of tactics and techniques to reduce or even eliminate the need f...

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3507

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war, exercise, diet, health care, solar energy, water, grafting, silvopastu...

TSP Rewind – John Pugliano & Jack Spirko on The Richest Man in Babylon – Epi-268

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode John Pugliano was at my house for the 10 year TSP anniversary party.  This is a great episode with a couple of unexpected surprises i...

20 Things We are Taught that Must be Unlearned – Epi-3506

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

School is marketed as key to success in life. Yet if we look at what defines real success and an exceptional life, much of what we are trained to do i...

The Path to Food Sovereignty – Epi-3505

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I bring up this subject most think about back yard gardens, homestead livestock and perhaps small “market gardens”. While those are pieces to...

An Interview with Jason Akers “The Self Sufficient Gardener” – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-33

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Jason Akers and we discussed plant histories of brassicas and tomatoes, why he does not practice raised bed ...

Expert Council Q&A for 6-6-24 – Epi-3504

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Ukraine war, fasting & pregnancy, fitness, solar power, dogs, plasma do...

Building Your Own Home with Josh Jorich – Epi-3503

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by TSPC community member Josh Jorich to discuss building your own home. We talk design, to efficiency and finding out of the box sol...

Tuesday Coffee Chat with John & Nicole – Epi-3502

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I join John Willis of SOE Tactical and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly First Tuesday Coffee Chat. As usual we will cove...

The Next Phase is Beginning – Epi-3501

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at blowback from the Trump verdict, Tucker Carlson is saying exactly what I have been saying about Ukraine, Bitcoin is now in a state pe...

Tawnya Sawyer on Aquaponics – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-32

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Tawnya Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponics.  Tawnya is a Colorado native who grew up in the mountains raising p...

Expert Council Q&A for 5-23-94 – Epi-3500

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on economics, foreign policy, pregnancy, solar well pumps, food forests, dog t...

Working in Rural Off Grid Environments – Epi-3499

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Cody Groenewold joins us to discuss his work as a self employed metal fabricator and rough terrain fence installer/builder in off grid and very ...

The Last Days of Empire – Epi-3498

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a look at some current events that tell the tail of an empire at its end. We discuss how quickly the Libertarian Party can convert a W i...

The Real Meaning of Memorial Day – TSP Rewind – Epi-267

27 May 2024

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 ...

Frank Sharpe Jr. on Armed & Unarmed Self Defense – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-31

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I interviewed Frank Sharpe Jr, founder and owner of Fortress Self defense, a top notch institution for training in both arme...

Expert Council Q&A for 5-23-94 – Epi-3497

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on military service, diet, cholesterol, cars, antibiotics, salt water batterie...

TSP Rewind – Water in The Landscape – Epi-266

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I covered how to manage water on your land, methods of slowing, soaking and spreading water which is the key to infusing land with lif...

TSP Rewind – Training Dogs to Fit in on the Homestead – Epi-265

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I covered the ways we train and work with dogs on our homestead.  I am running this show today in honor of Charlie, my “one dog” ...

Gary Vaynerchuk on Building a Business & Personal Brand – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-30

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Gary Vaynerchuk who is even more well known now than he was at the time.  Gary was actually one of my influ...

TSP Rewind – The 13 Stomps to Success Part Two – Epi-264

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover steps 7-13 of the now infamous 13 stomp program.  A set of 13 steps designed to help you build the life you want packaged in a velvet ...

TSP Rewind – The 13 Stomps to Success Part One – Epi-263

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover steps 1-6 of the now infamous 13 stomp program.  A set of 13 steps designed to help you build the life you want packaged in a velvet c...

Financial Strategies for the Modern Survivalist – Epi-3496

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going back to one of the fundamentals of modern survival living, that is financial management and debt elimination.  Economics and the r...

Composting with Worms – Epi-3495

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss vermicomposting and some of the myths that end up making success for many difficult. We will explain the process and how it is more a...

Sam Benowitz of Raintree Nursery on Unusual Edible Plants – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-29

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we were joined Sam Benowitz founder of Raintree Nursery with us to discuss unique & unusual plants and trees from all over the world t...

Expert Council Q&A for 5-9-24 – Epi-3494

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on opinions as crimes, plant propagation, getting better sleep, permaculture, ...

Bitcoin is the Future of Money with Steven Lubka of Swan Bitcoin – Epi-3493

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Steve Lubka of Swan Bitcoin joins us to discuss Bitcoin and its future including unique invites as to how many high net worth individuals and in...

Flat Top Griddle Cooking Like a Pro – Epi-3492

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to talk about a ton of things you can do with a flat top griddle. Everything from seasoning, to accessories and of course recipes a...

Current Events and Listener Feedback – Epi-3491

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today a level of stupidity from a senior economic adviser that defies belief, how the government uses “marketing nudges” to modify behaviour, more...

Paul Wheaton on Permaculture, Hugelkultur & More – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-28

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-598- Paul Wheaton from Permies.com on Permaculture, Hugelkultur, Surv...

Expert Council Q&A for 4-25-24 – Epi-3490

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Gaza, fodder trees, permaculture, supplements, donating blood, wood chi...

Escaping the College Industrial Complex with Discover Praxis – Epi-3489

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Mitchell Earl, CEO of Discover Praxis joins us to discuss how young people can opt out of the college-industrial complex and prioritize real wor...

The Path of Liberty for those who Choose It – Epi-3488

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As I have said many times, we are living in the midst of an empire’s collapse. We have no real way to know how long the collapse and the “danger o...

Society Wide Stupidity Continues – Epi-3487

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover a variety of events most that show that our societal collapse in not imminent but actually on going.  Tune in to hear about the Samura...

Baldy and the Blonde Invade TSP – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-27

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-595- Baldy and the Blonde Invade TSP and was originally recorded on 1...

Expert Council Q&A for 4-25-24 – Epi-3486

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the money printing, diet, AWD vehicles, electronics, investing, a social cr...

Protein Sovereignty with the Cluster Cluck – Epi-3485

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  What if there was a way to produce your own protein, gain all the soil improvement of pastured live stock and do so with 90% of the work being auto...

Gardens are for Everyone – Epi-3484

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Today we talk about gardening for back yard food production and how to solve various common problems especially for newer gardeners. We will also h...

7 Common Causes of Empire Collapse – Epi-3483

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast we will discuss the 7 most common traits of past empires that eventually led up to their collapse.  We will also discus...

Chef Keith Snow on Cooking from Your Preps – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-26

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally and was originally Episode-589- Chef Keith Snow on Cooking from Your Preps and the Field and was...

Expert Council Q&A for 4-18-24 – Epi-3482

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the FISA bill, fasting, leg conditioning, solar power, first aid, weeds, fo...

Improving the GenZ Work Ethic – Epi-3481

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Soddard is a mechanic who has worked in his field for five years in Wisconsin.  Part of “Gen Z” born right after the start of the new century...

Bitcoin Is Eating Everything – Epi-3480

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we sit only 3 days from the Bitcoin halving and the coming supply shock when new issuance goes from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block.  This halv...

Emancipate Yourself – Epi-3479

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world in 2024 may seem confusing and bizarre but it is actually quite clear if you can bring yourself to take an honest look at it.  We have reac...

David Crawford Author of Lights Out- Friday Flashbacks – Epi-25

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-586- An Interview with David Crawford Author of Lights Out and was originally recorded o...

Expert Council Q&A for 4-11-24 – Epi-3478

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on economics, exercise, portable heaters, bird flu, gardening, trucks, permacu...

Shawn Mills on Energy Tax Credits – Epi-3477

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today professional solar engineer and long time TSPC community member Shawn Mills joins us to discuss the current state of alternative energy tax cred...

10 Methods of Composting – Epi-3476

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss a variety of composting methods. Often people say what is the best method. Well that as always is an it depends. Bioreactor compostin...

Ten Great Thinkers who Explain Our Modern World – Epi-3475

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss theories and quotes from ten great thinkers.  As we do we will see a lot of things we think are new, are not.  We will also lean th...

The Patriot Nurse Joins Us on TSP – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-24

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-584- The Patriot Nurse Joins Us on TSP and was originally recorded on 1-11-11.  In this...

Expert Council Q&A for 4-4-24 – Epi-3474

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the deep state, the wash rule, solar with back up, trucks, mold, mushrooms,...

Restoring Water to Restore Peace – Epi-3473

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have often said that to stop conflict create abundance. I also point out that at one time, wars were fought over salt, but that no longer happens be...

First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John & Nicole – Epi-3472

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today along with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear & Nicole Sauce from Living Free in Tennessee for our monthly first Tuesday Coffee chat. Toda...

The Enrollment Cliff & More – Epi-3471

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dig into what is known as “the college enrollment cliff” which officially begins in 2025 but has really already begun to be felt.   We ...

Building Community with Marjory Wildcraft – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-23

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-581- Building Community with Marjory Wildcraft and was originally recorded on 1-6-11.  ...

Expert Council Q&A for 3-28-24 – Epi-3470

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on domestic invasion, weight training, wild permaculture, smart meters, raised...

Concealed Carry Considerations in 2024 – Epi-3469 – Corrected Version

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we had a great discussion with Matthew Facas of Ares Tactical on concealed carry and how the carry space has changed over the last two decades i...

How At Risk is the US & Our Infrastructure – Epi-3468

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The huge over night news is a container ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore.  It is likely the case that some of the special ...

Getting the Gardening Edge in 2024 – Epi-3467

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend I put in over 200 transplants and at least half were not “productive” meaning they produce nothing edible. Yet every plant got a spec...

Sam Coffman from The Human Path – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-22

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-570- Sam Coffman from TheHumanPath.com and was originally recorded on 12-14-10.  In thi...

Expert Council Q&A for 3-21-24 – Epi-3466

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the censorship, fitness, power tools, navigation, testosterone therapy, pow...

Taking the Plunge & Building Off Grid – Epi-3465

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Amelia Soucy went from living in a city, where Ryan consistently worked 80 to 100 hours a week, to a completely off grid homestead in upstate...

Understanding Bitcoin in 2024 – Epi-3464

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover a ton of great questions I have gotten recently about Bitcoin.  In fact the majority of these questions came from one listener who pra...

TSP Rewind – Homesteading, Side Hustles & More – Epi-262

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we we discussed finding the right homestead, designing the life you want on it and supporting it with smart decisions, side hustles an...

Cam Mather on Off Grid Living – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-21

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-566- Cam Mather on Off Grid Living and was originally recorded on 12-8-10.  In this epi...

Expert Council Q&A for 3-14-24 – Epi-3463

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the military, running, fodder trees, hot water recirculation systems, vehic...

Prepping, Falling & Rebuilding – Epi-3462

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me at 12:00 CST as for a discussion with TSPC community member Jason Adkins.  Jason discovered TSPC in “the Jetta days”, became a prepper an...

Starting & Running a Business – Epi-3461

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am often asked for specific business advice and consulting.  Things like “can we hire you to assess our business” which I don’t do because I ...

Redefining Education Part Two – Epi-3460

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me at 13:00 CST as we continue our multi part series on redefining education.  I thought about calling this series “redefining childhood educa...

Lessons from the Haitian Earthquake – Friday Flashbacks – Epi-20

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally Episode-565- Lessons from the Haitian Earthquake and was originally recorded on 12-7-10.  In th...