Episode Details

In this Wednesday with Wayne episode, I’m joined by our executive producer and longtime friend, Wayne “Dr. Prepper” Rankin, to get practical about emergency preparedness.
 
We dig into real-world tips from Wayne’s decades living and hunting in the high mountains—how to keep food cold with limited generator use, cook with propane or on a backyard grill, and prioritize water storage the smart way. We also lay out what an urban pantry should look like, how to stretch simple shelf-stable foods (beans, rice, ramen, canned meats, crackers), and why flashlights, radios, blankets, and board games matter more than you think when the lights go out.
 
Plus, Wayne shares commonsense guidance on radios (hand-crank, shortwave, and ham), heat and lighting options, and growing a bit of your own food—even if it’s just a few pots of salad greens on a porch. 
 
We wrap with clear takeaways: aim for at least 72 hours of supplies; focus on what you’ll actually use and can cook without the grid; rotate pantry staples; store water safely and affordably; and build your local network so you’re not riding out emergencies alone. If you’ve been meaning to start prepping without the doomsday drama, this conversation is your blueprint.

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Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin
Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez
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(00:00:06) Cold open and playful intro

(00:03:41) Show kickoff and host introduction

(00:04:29) Wednesdays with Wayne and tonights topic: preparedness

(00:05:35) Setting the stage: why prepping matters

(00:08:24) Introducing Wayne Doctor Prepper Rankin

(00:09:49) Waynes background and real-world outages

(00:11:18) Handyman approach to off-grid cooking and heat

(00:12:47) Bug-out bags questioned: where are you going?

(00:12:58) Generators, freezers, and alpine lessons

(00:13:42) Storm panics and the toilet paper problem

(00:15:08) Simple meals and using the backyard grill as an oven

(00:16:44) Water storage basics and smart flushing

(00:17:32) City vs. country: starter pantry walkthrough

(00:20:01) Cooking what you can cook; tortillas, beans, and rice

(00:21:11) Expiration dates, lighting, and flashlights

(00:21:55) Heat, sleeping bags, and room consolidation

(00:23:05) How many days to prep for? 24172 hours

(00:24:35) Low-cost lighting, radios, and entertainment

(00:26:29) Hand-crank radios, NOAA, and staying informed

(00:27:03) Budget mindset: spend on needs, not fancy coffee

(00:28:04) Empty shelves and supply chains

(00:29:42) Apples, storage, and food pricing pressure

(00:31:31) Overreach, HOAs, and everyday constraints

(00:34:02) Migration, taxes, and politics spillover

(00:35:19) Pantry strategy: FIFO and canned proteins

(00:36:38) From meatloaf to wild game and fishing

(00:37:52) Home canning, barter, and Sunday sauce

(00:39:13) Learn and DIY: vacuum sealing and frugality

(00:40:59) Energy, oil, and the price at the pump

(00:43:11) Landman lesson: how oil prici