The Survival Podcast

Mike Milito, former Marine and law enforcement officer who hosts the Gunfighter Life podcast, talks truck guns and practical firearm choices. He traces their history from ranch rifles to modern setups. Short, practical topics include why people keep guns in vehicles, shotgun and carbine advantages, realistic engagement ranges, legal concerns, and theft versus readiness.

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the Iran war, hunting dogs, back up power, technology, gun optics, tax strategy, prep security 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 … Continue reading →

A discussion on taking control of your life through lifestyle design and practical choices. Topics include how incentives shape institutions, Covey's circles of control, and designing around constraints. Conversations cover managing relationships, scheduling recreation for emotional health, and habits for lasting change. Financial rules, problem-solving steps, and ways to reduce the impact of unchangeable issues are also explored.

A wide look at AI beyond job loss and medical breakthroughs. Discussion of how AI can become managers, run hiring, and enable hyper-targeted persuasion. Concerns about custom AIs, data sharing, and consolidation of power. Practical workflows for solo workers and ways to retain human-centered value while verifying and managing AI tools.

Patrick Roarman, knife maker and designer, talks construction trade-offs for removable handles. Jesse Markowitz, tech and self-hosting expert, covers AI integration and packaging services. Andy McCann, fitness coach, answers mobility, stress, cold plunge and longevity questions. Kerry Brown, herbalist, discusses foraging and tincturing. Joel Riles, dog trainer, outlines protection dog tactics. Mike Molito, firearms instructor, compares AR-15s and PCCs.

Ryan Steva, homestead consultant and educator in regenerative design and water management. He explains holistic water planning, treating water as stored energy and pressure. Short strategies include earthworks like swales and keyline, roof catchment and tank placement, low-pressure irrigation and soil-building to cut watering needs. Practical tips for planning and simple tools for resilient homesteads.

A tour of how propaganda evolved from print and telegraph to AI-driven deepfakes. Explanations of radio, TV, cable, internet and social platforms shaping perception. Practical rules to defend mental sovereignty like pausing before reacting, verifying sources, seeking opposing views, limiting media time, spotting synchronized messaging, and asking who benefits from a narrative.

A practical look at whether actions in Iran would meaningfully affect everyday Americans. Discussion of news fatigue, doomscrolling, and why acting beats passive consumption. Frameworks for weighing outcomes, hedging risk, and positioning finances and skills for volatility. Concrete tips on local agriculture, sprouting seeds, and avoiding panic decisions.

Dr. Bones, a physician and survival medicine author, covers elbow tendinitis care. Ryan Steva, an off-grid solar consultant, breaks down inverter types and lifespans. Mike Melita, firearms expert, shares frugal rifle, shotgun, and handgun picks. Andy McCann, CrossFit coach, discusses knee rehab and strengthening. Patrick Rohrman, knife maker, advises on EDC and bushcraft knife choices and carry methods.

A deep dive into making a tiny backyard homestead meet big needs on just a quarter to three-quarter acre. Practical planning topics include strategy before tactics, interviewing yourself to design systems, and mapping microclimates for plant placement. Covers realistic animal choices like quail, rabbits, and fish, low-maintenance aquaculture, composting methods, forage and neighbor resources, and ways to monetize surplus.