The Survival Podcast Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3803
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Feb 19, 2026 Joel Riles, canine trainer and founder of Fortress K9, gives concise dog safety and obedience advice for welcoming a baby. Jesse Markowitz, security and crypto consultant, breaks down passkeys versus passwords and account protection. Ryan Steva, homestead consultant, covers off-grid water tanks, gravity feed and critical-load solar. Nick Ferguson, homesteader, talks tree fodder selection and storage. Nicole Sauce, forager, shows shagbark hickory syrup making.
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Set Up Maintainable Backup Lights
- Buy rechargeable power-failure lights and place them in always-powered outlets for instant illumination during outages.
- Replace the standard AAA cells every two years to keep the system reliable.
Making Shagbark Hickory Syrup
- Nicole recounts discovering shagbark hickory syrup from pulled bark and testing an old-time recipe.
- She roasts the bark, simmers it, then makes simple syrup to use on pancakes and cocktails.
Space And Wait Before Harvesting Trees
- Plant fodder trees at least ~12 feet from foundations to avoid root and branch conflicts, not within five feet.
- Let young trees establish strong roots before harvesting to avoid stunting or killing them.