The Survival Podcast

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council covers a wide range of real world topics. We kick things off with Joel Ryals on getting obedience from your dog the first time, every time, without turning your relationship into a constant battle. Jesse Markowitz then digs into whether Start9 actually makes sense for data storage and remote access, or if it is just another shiny tech toy for privacy nerds. Matthew Sercely follows that up with a hard look at whether social media “experts” pitching trusts as magic tax savings tools are selling real strategy or just reheated snake oil. … Continue reading →

Practical tricks for stretching food dollars and getting better results from cheap ingredients. Tips on browning and grinding meat, using underrated cuts like beef cheeks and pork shoulder, and making homemade bacon and stock. Simple one-pan meals, soup-building techniques, and transforming roasts into deli-style lunch meat. Nostalgic Depression-era recipes and suggestions for staying healthier while enjoying carbs.

Rips into overblown hantavirus fears and why they are unlikely to mirror COVID. Dissects the Saylor backlash and sensible small‑sale strategies in Bitcoin. Questions whether a Doge moment really shifts government spending. Debates silver’s realistic long‑term price band versus $70–$80 fantasies. Explains why AI, data centers, and longer loans are reshaping the economy and politics.

Jesse Markowitz, a Bitcoin educator who clarifies wallets vs the blockchain. Joel Riles, a dog trainer teaching progressive obedience in public. Dr. Bones (Joe Alton, MD), a physician who explains Faraday’s work and shielding. Nick Ferguson, a homesteader who knows black locust uses. Mike Milito, an outdoor hunter giving down-to-earth turkey tactics. They cover bitcoin custody, public-place dog discipline, Faraday applications, ship‑mast locusts, and turkey hunting tips.

Hans Hageman, educator and nonprofit leader who founded Carencia Leadership and wrote The Antifragile Boy, reflects on turning struggle into strength. He recounts work from East Harlem to prisons. Topics include breathwork and practical skills, mentoring that shifts young men’s values, carving small winnable challenges, and building purpose-driven, anti-fragile development programs.

John Willis, entrepreneur behind SOE Tactical Gear who runs live gear sales and chats about tactical equipment and business. Conversation hops from trademark and cease-and-desist tales to why conspiracies spread. They riff on preparedness vs apocalypse fantasy, running small businesses, finding first customers in person, pricing and memberships, and when to pick battles with police and institutions.

A fast-paced look at a looming decade of radical change and why personal traits will matter more than tech. The conversation highlights mental and physical foundations, long-term thinking, decisiveness under uncertainty, and adaptability in practice. It covers using AI as leverage, skill stacking for resilience, and building a sovereignty base to act with agency in chaotic times.

Nick Ferguson, a permaculture and homestead consultant who specializes in practical orchard and livestock fencing. Kerry Brown, an herbalist and urban forager who knows identification and uses for spring herbs. They discuss orchard double-fence designs, electric deterrents and trellis tips. They also cover identifying cleavers, harvesting methods, and simple preparations like infusions and poultices.

Allie Nickling Riddle, homesteader, author, and educator who runs Riddle Ridge workshops, explains why the Instagram homestead fantasy collapses. She contrasts romanticized screens with the muddy grind. Short, practical advice on pacing projects, choosing right-sized land, staging infrastructure, building community, and planning for real timelines and costs.

A deep dive into a 5 a.m. routine that extends the day and boosts baseline performance. Night prep and sleep hacks for better mornings. A typical morning flow mixing exercise, learning, and focused creative hours. Practical breathing drills and modular rules to adapt the architecture. Thoughts on using AI as a creative assistant and systems that amplify intent.