The Survival Podcast

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.

Practical methods for regrowing grocery produce, from water-rooting softwood cuttings to making slips from sweet potatoes. Tips on which items are worth propagating and when organic matters. Simple DIY rooting setups, rooting aids, and quick ways to produce herbs, greens, tubers, and seeds for more plants.

A dive into individual leadership versus herd mentality. A social media test exposes binary groupthink. Practical steps to lead yourself first and spot real leaders. Advice on mentoring emerging leaders, serving your team, and avoiding blind followership. Tips for thinking beyond immediate reactions and acting decisively after thoughtful deliberation.

Joel Riles, canine trainer and founder of Fortress Canine, gives short, practical dog correction tips. Ken Daniels, chef and cast iron expert, dives into seasoning science and best fats. Matthew Sersley, tax advisor, covers tax-aware business sale strategies. Kerry Brown, forager and horticulturist, talks edible wild plants. Mike Molito, firearms operator, compares weapon platforms. Andy McCann, fitness coach, addresses joint-friendly training and nutrition.

Nick Ferguson, a permaculture designer and ecosystem consultant, shares stories from international regenerative projects. He explores function stacking, fodder and support tree strategies, coppicing and pollarding, and choosing oaks and rapid-support species. Short, actionable conversations on nursery tactics, living fences, and creating resilient, set-and-forget homestead systems.

They analyze recent U.S. strikes on Iran and lay out four possible outcomes with probability estimates. The conversation explores geopolitical ripple effects for China, Russia, and global alliances. They debate modern strike doctrine, deterrence signaling, and domestic drivers of military action. Side topics include CBDC risks versus Bitcoin, a titanium scalpel tool pick, and listener questions on weapons and BRICS.

A brisk rundown of possible U.S.-Iran conflict outcomes and the probability of short versus regional war. Geopolitical ripple effects are explored, including impacts on China, Russia and Ukraine. A critique of organized protesting and the idea of protests as a profession comes up. The dangers of a global digital currency and prepping with Bitcoin, gold and homesteading are also covered.