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From Political Threats To Everyday Readiness06 Nov 202500:09:56

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We react to Virginia’s election results, revisit the attorney general’s past texts, and explain how inflamed rhetoric can spill into everyday risks. Then we shift to practical steps you can take tonight: water storage, paper maps, and alternate routes across Virginia’s traffic chokepoints.

• election results in Virginia and why they matter
• recap of the controversial texts and public response
• concerns about policy shifts and labeling of dissent
• government shutdown effects on travel and services
• concrete prepping steps: five gallons of water
• route planning beyond I-66, I-95, and tunnels
• using paper maps, highlights, and practice drives
• mindset: stay calm, adapt plans, avoid panic

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A Practical Guide To Winter Power Outages05 Nov 202500:17:30

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The lights go out, the house starts to chill, and the clock begins to tick on your pipes, your food, and your morale. We walk you through a clear, common-sense plan to ride out a winter blackout without panic or pricey gear. From sealing one warm room to picking the safest heat sources, this guide focuses on what works, what’s affordable, and what actually keeps your family safe.

We start with the hidden hazards: why pipes burst, how long it really takes for a freeze to happen, and how to buy time with insulation, closed vents, and a slow drip. Then we get into human safety. Hypothermia can creep up fast, especially for kids and older adults, so we break down the early signs and the layering system that helps you hold onto heat. Carbon monoxide gets no second chances, so you’ll learn how to position a portable propane heater safely, why ventilation matters, and how to place CO detectors to protect sleeping areas.

Gear doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. Bubble wrap on windows, thrifted thermal curtains, towel draft stoppers, and shrink-film kits can slash heat loss dramatically. LED headlamps and crank flashlights free your hands for cooking and repairs. We talk food and power management too: moving perishables into coolers with frozen water jugs, keeping fridge doors shut, and cooking simple, high-protein meals without fresh produce. Black bean burgers, minimalist chili, and quick refrieds prove that shelf-stable can still taste great when it’s cold outside.

We also tackle generator safety and realistic load planning, plus surge protection to guard electronics. And for those worried about EMPs, we separate myth from fact, sharing simple shielding options like ammo cans lined with cardboard or an unplugged microwave for spare radios, batteries, and medical devices. With a 72-hour mindset, a sealed warm room, safe heat, light you can count on, and honest food that fuels, a winter outage becomes manageable.

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You don’t need a $300 kit to prep smart—here’s how to assemble a safe, legal stockpile for a fraction of the price13 Oct 202500:11:39

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We compare $300 antibiotic kits with DIY, legal alternatives and show how to build a smarter, cheaper medical cache without cutting corners. We share scripts that work with doctors, telehealth options, and the must-have items that beat hype and handle real problems.

• true cost comparison of bundled kits versus generics
• what kit pricing includes and why it’s expensive
• barriers to future-use antibiotic prescriptions
• how to ask doctors for standby meds ethically
• telehealth routes and consult price ranges
• building a DIY cache for $100–$150
• why to avoid animal “fish” antibiotics
• adding chronic meds and 90-day supplies
• storage, labeling, and dosing guidance
• resources: Jase, Contingency, My GoToDoc, GoodRx

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Quick Update - Bugging In versus Out 28 Nov 202300:21:55

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Had a few minutes  on the way home today. Wanted to provide everybody a quick update about current events and what is going on. 

Bugging in versus bugging out, is a serious consideration for a lot of people

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Episode #61 Corn Index, White House Breach and Action v Reaction10 Nov 202300:25:02

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Corn price increases yet again
Attempt to enter the White House grounds
Photogs embedded w/Hamas?
Dont sit in the road
Deadly Force
Action v Reaction

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Episode #60 Corn Index, Hamas and the Media, and Get Home Bag Update30 Oct 202300:16:09

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The ground offensive has begun
What is, "mission creep"?
The media in the US is anti-Israel
Get Home Bag update

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Episode #59 We Are Heading Down a Dark Path19 Oct 202300:26:52

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Words cannot describe the barbarism of Hamas
Support around the world for these animals?
WW3?

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Episode #58 The Middle East is on Fire, How Does This Effect Us?09 Oct 202300:13:57

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The barbaric nature of these terrorists is sickening
Will the price of crude increase?
Inflation still doing its thing
Terrorists across the border with Mexico?

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Episode #57 The World has gone Mad! Direction of my Preps25 Sep 202300:22:08

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Been a very busy 2 week here.
Some nasty weather over the weekend from that TS
No bond needed in IL
Keep the Change
Where my preps are headed

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What I was doing on 9/11/200112 Sep 202300:17:59

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Sunday Short for 9/10/2310 Sep 202300:05:07

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Nasty storm left me w/o power for an extended period of time. 
A neighbor had solar panels installed. 

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Episode #56 Food Prices, AI and the Recession Finally Hits home04 Sep 202300:20:57

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The widespread food shortage never really developed
My opion on AI
Altered video and audio  plays an important role in our divisions
Food Prices and how it has directly affected me

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Episode #55 Maui, Mortgage Rates, COVID?, and the Mailbag25 Aug 202300:24:54

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Maui wildfires
At 4:33, that was not me passing gas. That was my impression of a Focused Direct Energy Weapon
People cannot afford to buy a home today
COVID is back, noooooo really? Im utterly shocked :)
Saving some $$
I read a few emails.

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Building a smart, affordable SHTF medical cache that actually lasts13 Oct 202500:13:28

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We walk through how to build a smart medical cache that actually works when supply chains fail, from core antibiotics and antivirals to chronic meds, storage, rotation, and where to buy legally and safely. We share practical shelf-life facts, compare Jase and Contingency options, and explain why vacuum sealing helps and freeze-drying doesn’t.

• essential antibiotics, uses, and misuse risks
• shelf life, SLEP insights, and storage best practice
• tablets vs suspensions and why packaging matters
• comparison of Jase Medical and Contingency Medical
• antivirals, pain control, and chronic med planning
• insulin and cooling strategies for continuity
• rotation routines, labeling, and inspection cues
• vacuum sealing benefits and freeze-drying pitfalls
• budgeting, sales timing, and kit personalization

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Episode #54 Don't Ever Be A Victim, Garden and Chicken Update17 Aug 202300:27:14

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Quick Oliver Anthony Update
Dont be a victim, walk with a purpose, be aware of whats going on around you.
I have lots of cucumbers
Chickens are weathering the heat quite well. (See what I did there?)

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Episode #53 Please search Oliver Anthony on YouTube12 Aug 202300:13:02

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This podcast is much different than all my others.

Please take a listen to this young man. There is a little piece of everybody in his songs.

YouTube link to Rich Men North of Richmond https://youtu.be/sqSA-SY5Hro
 Virginia - https://youtu.be/dZwJmKS8Xac


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Episode #52 Chinese Bio Lab, Non Cash Fee? and a Garden Mishap03 Aug 202300:17:09

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Just an illegal Chinese Bio lab, nothing to see here, move along
Additional fees at restaurants for not paying with cash
I thought I was buying cucumber plants for my garden :(
Chickens survived the heat wave

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Episode #51 Bumblefoot has been cured, UPS strike? Societal decay 25 Jul 202300:13:09

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I have a great vet near me.
I don’t think anybody can afford a strike by UPS. 
I still believe we are in a recession.
Society going to hell in a hand basket. 

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Episode #50 Bumblefoot?, FIFO, Silver Rounds, I don't care...12 Jul 202300:27:03

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Ripley has Bumblefoot. Treatment is going well I think.
FIFO -First In, First Out. Rotate your food and water.
I don't care who...

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Episode #49 Sick Chicken and Cat, Pantry apps and, "One ping only Vasili."27 Jun 202300:26:33

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"Looks like we are in for nasty weather."
Sick chicken and cat :(
Pantry Apps for iPhone.
Titan sub loss and the obligatory conspiracy theories.

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Episode #48 Part 2, Prepping with Adult ADHD16 Jun 202300:25:29

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What is brain lock?
Emails?  Uggghhh......
Hyperfocusing isnt always a bad thing, right?
That blank look on my face
Using the hyperfocusing to your advantage.

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Episode #47 Part 1, Prepping with Adult ADHD...Oh look, a squirrel06 Jun 202300:18:49

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3 years ago I was diagnosed with severe Adult ADHD.
I dont hide it or hide from it.
I have known for a long time that my brain was wired differently.
Being hyperfocused on my preps and prepping has brought some clarity, sense of accomplishment and self worth.

My t-shirt https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Crayons-Mental-Health-Awareness/dp/B09Y1ZY7PT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=GIDTF4AMF41O&keywords=broken%2Bcrayons%2Bstill%2Bcolor%2Bshirt&qid=1686019691&sprefix=broken%2Bcrayons%2Bstill%2Bcolor%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-4&customId=B0752XJYTP&customizationToken=MC_Assembly_1%23B0752XJYTP&th=1

May is Men's Mental Health Awareness
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Update from Germany28 May 202300:20:47

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Some observations about public transportation, recycling, construction and the economy. Did not bring my laptop, so I apologize ahead of time for the poor audio quality. 

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5/19/2023 Five Minute Friday Podcast. 19 May 202300:05:02

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Out running a couple last-minute errands before I head on vacation. Wanted to drop a brief podcast and talk about the food shortage or lack there of.

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I tested gear at Prepper Camp and learned how to sleep warmer, eat safer, and talk off-grid without cell towers10 Oct 202500:12:47

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We pivot to a practical Prepper Camp recap—what gear proved itself, what broke in the real world, and why small upgrades unlock big wins. We also answer a listener’s question on supplements and dig into off-grid comms with Meshtastic for simple, local resilience.

• Jeep-mounted Timber Ridge tent setup and benefits
• Cot failure lessons and why field testing matters
• Simple, effective supplement stack for energy and gut health
• 12-volt fridge performance and power pairing
• Swagman Roll versatility and seasonal kit rotation
• Wool blanket choices for vehicle safety and warmth
• Meshtastic basics, range factors, and practical uses
• How we plan to expand testing and map local coverage

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Episode #46 Uneasiness in the World is Another Reason Why I Prep.13 May 202300:19:52

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With some many things going on in the world, many of them not good, I get the feeling we might be quickly approaching the point where we won't be able to pull it back and correct our course.

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Episode #45 Prepper Camp '23, Physical Silver and My Garden05 May 202300:26:47

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Going to my first Prepper gathering
I now have some physical silver
Chicken update
Garden looking good
Checkout out https://4patriots.com/collections/best-sellers

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Episode #44 You Are On Your Own, My Garden and Feral Farm Chickens27 Apr 202300:21:29

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When there is a SHTF situation, nobody will be riding to your rescue
A great start to my garden.
Feral Farm Chickens :)

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Huge variety and great prices!

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Episode #43 Stay Focused and Don't Get Distrac...Oh Look, a Butterfly18 Apr 202300:18:20

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Too much noise in the world right now
Stay focused and change only what you have control over
Being distracted is the worst thing that can happen

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Episode #42 Mary Poopins passed away, Direction of my Preps, and Precious Metals?06 Apr 202300:16:38

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Mary Poopins has passed away
The US dollar continues to falter
Japan and others buying Russian resources
Silver?

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Episode #41 Chicken Update, and Something Has To Give...31 Mar 202300:34:06

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Mary Poopins is still sick. Finally found a vet.
Collapse of the dollar on the world stage.
Inner city crime at all time high
Mininformation and False Flags?
I'm glad I started prepping when I did.

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Episode #40 Sick Chicken, Pizza Eating Cat, and Freeze Dried Biscuits and Gravy22 Mar 202300:24:54

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Mary Poopins has something I can't pronounce
Mr Rogers to the rescue
Canon ate my pizza
Ecoflow answered my questions
I need more mylar
The biscuits and gravy did very well !

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Episode #39 Delta Pro Problem? New vacuum sealer and more bank failures?15 Mar 202300:26:42

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Hope this is a minor issue that can be solved with a software patch.
My new chamber vacuum sealer. Full review in the next few weeks.
Banks and the games they play with your money.
Russian fighter pilot collides with a US drone.

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Episode #38 Freeze Dryer, Solar Update and Keith gets political :)09 Mar 202300:24:53

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  • Freeze Dried Spaghetti turned out nice.
  • I'm impressed with my solar ground array so far.
  • "Political Stuff" in the 2nd half :)


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Episode #37 War with China? Solar and Freeze Dryer Update01 Mar 202300:24:11

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A nuclear conflict China?
More $$$ to Ukraine
An update on my latest solar project
Freeze dried biscuits and gravy...yummy

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From Benghazi Lessons to Everyday Readiness: Sarah Adams’ Alarms and What You Can Do Today08 Oct 202500:13:52

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Alarms are sounding from someone who’s been in the room where it happens. We take a hard, clear look at former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams’ recent warnings—from the so‑called “invisible bomb” designed to slip past today’s screening to legal immigration pathways that sophisticated networks may exploit—and translate them into practical steps for everyday listeners who want to be ready without living scared.

We start by setting the stakes: Adams’ track record spans Al‑Qaeda targeting, on‑the‑ground experience during Benghazi, and later advisory roles that honed her eye for systemic gaps. From there, we unpack the core risks she’s raising now: potential threats to aviation and crowded public venues, vetting and information‑sharing failures, and the uncomfortable reality that bureaucracy moves slower than adversaries. Rather than catastrophize, we use these insights to build a calm, capable posture: situational awareness grounded in the OODA loop, small but reliable go‑bags and get‑home bags, and an information diet that favors verified alerts over viral fear.

You’ll hear how to pressure‑test your routine in airports, malls, concerts, and stadiums; what to include in a minimalist kit that serves for terror threats and natural disasters alike; and why local alert systems, police feeds, and primary sources can out‑perform national noise when minutes matter. We also make the case for community readiness—Stop the Bleed training, first aid basics, neighbor networks—and for respectful civic pressure to improve visa screening, detection technology, and intel‑sharing between federal and local agencies. The throughline is simple: vigilance is not paranoia, and preparedness is a form of care for the people you love.

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Episode #36 Balloon update, Biden to Ukraine and my solar plans22 Feb 202300:28:35

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The three objects show down where not Chinese spy balloons.
Ham Radio club needs to replace their balloon :(
Biden goes to Ukraine just to keep poking the Russian bear.
Plans for my solar ground mount and beyond.

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Episode #35 More "UFOs", Nordstream 2, Disaster in Ohio and what's in my freeze dryer?16 Feb 202300:25:23

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Apparently we are shooting down whatever we see up there in the sky.
Detailed report on how the US Navy took out NS2.
Hazmat nightmare in East Palestine, Ohio
Checkout https://poweredportablesolar.com
My freeze dryer is running non stop

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Episode #34 Spy Balloon, Off on a Tangent, Tik Tok and Earthquakes07 Feb 202300:35:02

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My take on the whole spy balloon situation.
I run off on a tagent.
Why I don't like Tik Tok.
China is not our friend.
Turkey and Syria devestated by earhtquakes.
 What's in my freeze dryer this week.

Below is a link to a video (not mine) of a dive on the John Morgan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4GwgGeIFNI

John Morgan. (110 fsw) 7,176 ton Liberty ship sunk on it's maiden voyage on June 1, 1943 after colliding with the SS Montana. The John Morgan was loaded with lend-lease cargo which included trucks, motorcycles, P-39 airplanes, 10 Valentine tanks and tons of assorted weapons. This is one of the most interesting wrecks off of the Virginia coast to explore. 

Also dove the Eureka. A four hour boat ride to get there, and well worth it. I have  a great story from that dive.

Eureka. (115 fsw) 3,531 ton four masted steam schooner sunk after colliding with the British steamer Benison on May 6, 1888. The Eureka was en route from New York to New Orleans with a cargo of general merchandise. Some of the artifacts recovered include porcelain dolls, miniature sets of china, numerous types of bottles, steam gauges, deadeyes, portholes, a small bell, a silver lantern, a gold pocket watch, and an ornate capstan cover. This is a fascinating wreck. 


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Episode #33 Eggs, Tin Foil Hat Brigade, Memphis, and What's in my Freeze Dryer31 Jan 202300:20:43

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The increase in the prices of eggs and food as explained by conspiracy theorists.
The situation in Memphis
What's in my freeze dryer
The big pork haul from Costco

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Episode #32 My Freeze Dryer, Poop in My Coop, Fraud in Ukraine and a Salute to Blacklick, Ohio!25 Jan 202300:27:09

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Whats in my freeze dryer
The price of eggs
Poop in my coop
All that $$$ to Ukraine
Germany says "tank you very much"
Where is the food crisis
And helloooooo Blacklick, Ohio !

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Episode #31 Eggflation, Debt Ceiling and Freeze Dryers.18 Jan 202300:26:53

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The price of eggs?
Debt Ceiling Crisis.
What's currently in my freeze dryer?
Is a freeze dryer right for you?

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Episode #30 Misinformation, Transitory Inflation?, Stay in Your Zone and Freezer Meals.08 Jan 202300:27:49

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We look at a massive information/misinformation campaign going on.
What the heck is transitory inflation?
The 15 minute city? You better stay in your zone.
Freezer meals this week.
Doing some level of prepping is better than doing nothing.

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Episode #29 Winter Storm, Update on the Twitter Files and the WEF31 Dec 202200:28:34

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Bitterly cold here in the central Virginia when that cold air came through.
37 deaths in Buffalo due to this storm.
More details on the Twitter Files.
Digital Currency and the WEF.

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Episode #28 Twitter Files and Censorship, $$$ to Ukraine, and Winter Storm!20 Dec 202200:22:34

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Episode #27 Latest CPI, Crypto Collapse, Meds From China and the Flu is Back?14 Dec 202200:28:10

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I blame the cold meds making me say computer instead of consumer price index :)

I have a new mic and a sinus infection. Needed some meds, went to a local pharmacy, and what an adventure. The US needs to use its indoor voice when disclosing how we are helping Ukraine. China is up to its old tricks again. Red tape for China to get an effective vaccine. Something seems a bit off about this scenario.

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From Bug-Out Trucks to Off-Grid Homes: Lessons from EJ Snyder, Rick Austin, and Survivor Jane05 Oct 202500:14:16

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A bug-out truck that actually gets you out, a homestead that runs like a quiet machine, and the honest truth about the daily grind—this one brings the best of Prepper Camp back home. We break down EJ “Skull Crusher” Snyder’s hard-won rules for building a bug-out vehicle you can trust under stress: four-wheel drive when roads vanish, 20–30 gallons of secure reserve fuel, a layered loadout for recovery and navigation, and power redundancy that laughs at dead batteries. Seeing his system on wheels turns “gear” into a plan you can copy in a weekend.

Then we shift to Rick Austin’s off-grid playbook. Think permaculture food forests that look wild but feed you for years, livestock matched to land, rain catchment measured in hundreds of gallons, and waste turned into value. Rick’s energy strategy is a masterclass in design: passive solar, thermal mass, and a wood stove nested in brick to hold and release heat without burning cords of wood or chasing kilowatts. Start small with solar—one panel, one battery—and scale with skill to avoid expensive mistakes.

Survivor Jane closes the loop with clarity and grit. Homesteading isn’t a postcard; it’s two hours of chores before coffee and a dozen micro-decisions that keep animals fed, food preserved, and systems humming. The trade is worth it: more control, more security, and a community that swaps hard-won hacks. We also talk shifting mindsets as supply chains wobble and prices surge (yes, even silver), and why small steps—fuel cans, paper maps, rain barrels, canning jars—compound into calm when the world gets loud.

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Episode #26 China Crackdowns, Chicken Poop, and The Prepper Mindset.06 Dec 202200:27:07

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90k pods ready in China. No credit check or deposit needed. Just test positive for Covid and you too can be living rent free between four cold, concrete walls isolated from the rest of the world.
 
3000 farms in the Netherlands about to be bought/seized by the government.

The "new" Twitter.

Some personal safety tips along with the prepper mindset.

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Episode #25 Protests in China, Price Gouging, and The Pending Food Shortage?29 Nov 202200:24:09

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The CCP is back to their old tricks, beating people that don't tow the company line.
Propaganda from the Chinese ? Awww, c'mon man !
I have freeze dried a lot of eggs.
Pressure cooker/canner purchased.
And what about that pending food shortage.

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Episode #24 Snow in Buffalo, Spaceman Ice Cream and My Review of the EcoFlow River 2 Max23 Nov 202200:28:13

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6-7 feet of snow in Buffalo, NY. I completed the detailed audit of my food preps. Spaceman ice cream is now a go for launch and my review of the EcoFlow River 2 Max.

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