Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3807

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on pistol caliber carbine optics, hiking with dogs, mushroom foraging, ice dams, propane tanks, creative tax deductions, black solider flies and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure … Continue reading →

BN-Link 24 Hour Mechanical Timer – Item of the Day

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Note – Bringing this around today because it is one of the most simple and fool proof forms of automation you can get for under 10 bucks and spring is the time for building out those gardens, aquaponics systems, etc. Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day BN-Link 24 Hour Mechanical Timer.  I use them on pumps in some of my systems that don’t need to run 24/7, they pay … Continue reading →

Become Hard to Kill with Andy McCann – Epi-3806

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Andy McCann is a seasoned health and fitness advocate, entrepreneur, and educator with over 18 years of experience helping people improve their lives through practical, sustainable habits. A Georgia Tech graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Andy shifted from a successful career in tech sales to focus on fitness and wellness, becoming the owner of CrossFit Garage in Woodstock, Georgia. He also co-created Garage Fitness Online, a platform that supports garage and home gym athletes with expert programming and a supportive community. Andy’s philosophy centers on his Five Pillars of Health and Longevity—Eat, Sleep, Move, Think, and Connect—offering a … Continue reading →

TempPro TP50 Digital Hygrometer and Thermometer

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is TempPro TP50 Digital Hygrometer and Thermometer.  Recently I built a small plant propagation system using an improvised greenhouse, some plant lights and an indoor aquaponics system.  I wanted to know how effective it was at raising temp and humidity.  So I checked Amazon for a tool to do this with and when I found these I was blown away at the value. … Continue reading →

Feed Your Livestock and Wildlife with the Bacon Trees Pack

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Folks, it’s Jack Spirko from The Survival Podcast. If you’re into permaculture, hunting, or just smart livestock management, listen up: Nick Ferguson’s plant sale is live at www.rareplantstore.com, and his Bacon Trees pack is a must-have for turning your property into a feed-producing paradise. Nick’s been a rockstar on our Expert Council, helping folks like you achieve true self-sufficiency, and this pack embodies that ethos. Priced at $72, the Bacon Trees pack includes 3 Persimmons, 3 Red Mulberries, and 3 Paw Paws. All are native American trees that are tough, productive, and perfect for homesteaders. Persimmons drop sweet, calorie-dense fruits … Continue reading →

10 Unusual and New Plants for your Garden – 3805

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Today I cover 10 edible plants you can grow in your garden.  All of them are highly pest resistant, nutrient dense, great to eat and I will bet you haven’t even heard of at least half of them.  And for another bonus all but one are perennial. Gardening season is just ahead of use and everyone will be planting the usual suspects.  Tomatoes, peppers, egg plants, squash, beans and many other well knowns will soon be all over America’s gardens and tables but these 10 all deserve consideration.  Many of these are actually wild plants, others basically wild with just … Continue reading →

Anker Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones – Item of the Day

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is Anker Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones.  I can’t believe how great these are for how little they cost.  The retail price on these is 50 bucks and they are a value there but right now they are discounted 40%.  Yes I said 40%. This item combines two things I love plus a solution to a problem I don’t think I am the only … Continue reading →

Wars and Rumors of Wars – Epi-3804

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Today we look at mayhem around the world.  A huge US build up near Iran but will it go kenetic?  The Cartel is going ape in Mexico but will it simply be a short term temper tantrum?  The joy of socialism continues in NYC.  The Dutch just passed an “unrealized gains” tax which might have global consequences.  Did we have another assassination attempt or simply suicide by stupid?  We will also dig into some more positive and typical news things today. Join Me Today to Discuss… NYC is expecting epic snow, so they are hiring citizens to shovel, but multiple … Continue reading →

VEVOR DZ-260 Chamber Vacuum Sealer – Item of the Day

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Today’s Item of the Day is from Vevor, it is their DZ-260 Chamber Vacuum Sealer. (Remember to use code VVPROMO to get 5% off anything you buy from Vevor with my links) In the video at the end of this review I compare it to my 1100 dollar Vac Master 230 and honestly performance wise they are pretty much equal except for a few nitpicks.  Given the Vac Master is 1100 bucks and the Vevor often retails at 430 bucks and is on sale as of the time of this post for only 330 bucks, those nit picks don’t matter … Continue reading →

Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3803

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, cooking, food preservation, fodder systems, water systems, passkeys, dog training, biochar and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your … Continue reading →