Podcast Episodes

An announcement, and How To Practice "Minimalist Prepping" In Our Get Home Bags

Episode 525

We've all seen the memes of the 400 lb dude carrying a 400 lb bug out bag
Everything he could ever want in there. That's not at all practical.
Actually, many of us probably carry more in our bags than …

Published on 6 hours ago

Water, Calories, Bugging In, and Ditching Gear Dependence

Episode 524

"In today’s episode we are discussing How to make safe drinking water, calculate post-disaster calorie needs, master the art of bugging in, and reduce your dependence on survival gear."

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Published on 6 days, 16 hours ago

Low-Tech Prepping, Evaluating Your Core Preps, and Building Reliable Habits

Episode 523

When it comes to preparedness, it’s easy to get distracted by shiny gear and high-tech gadgets. But here’s the truth: batteries die, circuits fry, and the grid can go dark without warning. Real prepa…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Common, Everyday Items For Emergency Preparedness Uses

Episode 522

We've long touted being the "Practical Prepping" folks, and today's show is as practical as it gets; using common, everyday items for emergency preparedness. How many of these ordinary products are i…

Published on 3 weeks ago

"Why We Prep... Self-Reliance, Confidence, and Peace of Mind"

Episode 521

Four reasons why we prep that you can share with friends and family to encourage them to prep.

We will be offering a live Zoom workshop on September 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm CDT.  We'll be teaching "Gettin…

Published on 1 month ago

EDC Essentials for Real-World Emergencies

Episode 520

Have you ever had the thought that What’s In Your Pockets Could Save Your Day or Your Life?

Do you wonder why some folks seem to have the answer to every crisis—whether it's a power outage, a busted z…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Cooking Without Power & Dollar Store Prepping Gems

Episode 519

What would you do if the lights went out for weeks—would you settle for cold beans and crackers, or would you find a way to keep your family well-fed? In this episode, look at practical, creative sol…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Involving Kids In Prepping

Episode 518

Prepping isn’t just about beans, batteries, and bottled water, it’s about raising resilient kids who know what to do when life gets bumpy. 

In this episode, we’ll talk about making family prepping pla…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Debunking the Prepper 'Gotta Do' Myths"

Episode 517

Common prepper advice often emphasizes extreme scenarios while neglecting probable emergencies. This episode dismantles 10 pervasive "gotta do" myths in the preparedness community and offers practica…

Published on 2 months ago

When does being prepared become a problem? And a Listener Question about getting started.

Last week we drew the line between smart prepping and hoarding disorder. 

But what happens when prepping itself crosses a line you didn't even know existed?

Today, we're tackling the question nobody wa…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago