

The Survival Podcast
The Survival Podcast
Helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don't
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 47min
Screw the Degree ~ Learn a Trade – Epi-3744
Tune in to hear how one young man walked away from the college conveyor belt and found purpose, skills, and a paycheck in the trades. Dave Feeney is a fourth-year electrician apprentice with the IBEW, and he’s got a message for anyone stuck thinking college is the only way forward. In this episode, we dig into what it really takes to get started in the trades—from structured union apprenticeships to the pay-to-play game of trade schools, and everything in between. You’ll hear how Dave went from labor jobs and plumbing gigs to discovering that electrical work offered cleaner sites, better … Continue reading →

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 55min
First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John, Nicole & Jack – Epi-3743
Today is one of my favorite days. The first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis and Nicole Sauce. Today we talk about a ton of just fun and nostalgic stuff. The things we all used to reuse that seem to have disappeared like milk crates, metal coffee cans, cable spools and more. A bit on livestock, pests and homesteading. Thoughts on the change in politics since the Charlie Kirk shooting and more. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC … Continue reading →

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 42min
Your Job Isn’t the Problem, You Are – 3742
Today we dig into what I see as the four types of jobs, and why understanding them matters a hell of a lot more than most people think. Every job you’ve ever had, or ever will have, fits into one of these categories. I don’t care if you’re stocking shelves at midnight, closing seven-figure deals, or launching your own company. There’s a reason you’re doing it, and knowing that reason tells you whether you’re stuck, moving forward, or spinning your wheels. These four classes aren’t about ego, degrees, or corporate ladders. They’re about clarity. Class One jobs keep the lights … Continue reading →

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 35min
Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3741
Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on social media, resilience, the Denver steak, fitness, foraging, investing, CB radios, Self Sovereign LLMs, Bitcoin 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 →

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 31min
Burn the To-Do List and Build a System – Epi-3740
In this engaging conversation, Lettie Loo, a virtual assistant and operations consultant, shares her journey from legal systems to helping small businesses and homesteaders streamline chaos. She highlights common back-office pitfalls and provides actionable tips for outsourcing tasks effectively. Lettie also discusses leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, strategies for balancing homeschooling with client work, and the importance of creating structured processes. With a focus on community engagement and realistic delegation, she offers valuable insights for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their to-do lists.

Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 49min
Bank Takeovers, H1B Backlash, Married Cousins & More – Epi-3739
Today we take a look at a variety of stories and issues impacting us all. Today the left is shocked that muslims reject them, Trump’s new drug deal, the banking purge in Vietnam, backlash on Trump’s H1B program, the UK is putting people in prison for X-Posts, advances in Regen Ag, advice for parents and more. Join Me Today to Discuss… Turns out Islam is not a fan of LBGTQWhatTheFuckEver bans their flag and they are shocked by it – link Tump’s new drug deal, does it really mean anything, truth is we don’t know yet – link Vietnam is … Continue reading →

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 35min
The Most Valuable Skill You Were Never Taught – TSP Rewind – Epi-301
The truth is all of use are natural born sales people, we have something I started calling an “inner salesman” a long time ago. Sadly for most of us, it is literally beaten out of us by the time we most need it. In this episode I put you back in touch with your old friend and tell you how he/she can help you build a better life. The original show was titled Episode-2271- The Most Valuable Skill Most People Are Never Taught and was first published on 8-14-2018. Resources for today’s show-… Find Me on Nostr Follow Me on … Continue reading →

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 32min
Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3738
Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on foreign policy, community, tax scammers, fun fitness questions, dog training, foraging, knives, debates 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 more likely … Continue reading →

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 53min
Blood Tests Could Save your Life with Dr. Ken Berry – Epi-3737
Dr. Ken Berry is back on the show today. If you’ve been around TSP for a while, you know Ken doesn’t pull punches. He was on our Expert Council for years and has always brought the heat when it comes to calling out the failures of modern healthcare. Today, we’re talking about something that could literally save your life. Understanding your own bloodwork. Ken’s new book, Common Sense Labs, co-written with Kim Howerton, is all about lab literacy. It shows regular folks how to read their labs without needing a PhD. Tired of hearing “everything looks fine” while you feel … Continue reading →

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 38min
Be the Pig Not the Cow – Epi-3736
Today we discuss one of the most important choices you’ll ever make in life: do you want to live like a cow, fat and comfortable inside the wire, or like a pig, always looking for the weak spot in the fence and willing to risk freedom? Cows get managed, herded, and eventually slaughtered, all while thinking the pasture they’re in is “good enough.” Pigs, on the other hand, never stop testing the system. The moment they find a break, they’re gone and in just a generation they’re back to being wild. That’s the metaphor for this episode, and it cuts … Continue reading →


