• Practice Drills
    Feb 10 2025

    Drills and practice runs allow us to test our plans and gear in a reasonably safe and controlled environment. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss how to learn from making mistakes without too much risk.

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    27 mins
  • Communication
    Feb 3 2025

    Brian, Jim, and Dacia discuss ham radios, cellular and satellite phones, 'walkie talkies, whistles, signal fires, flares, and other ways of communicating in an emergency situation.

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    37 mins
  • Common Prepping Mistakes
    Jan 20 2025

    Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss "Dirt Time", prepping practice, gear familiarity, and how to prioritize and balance.

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    29 mins
  • Soft Skills
    Jan 13 2025

    Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the importance of "soft skills" such as critical thinking, leadership, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

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    39 mins
  • Gear Selection
    Dec 25 2024

    Jim schools Dacia and Brian on where to find and purchase the best survival and prepper gear.

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    28 mins
  • My Favorite Apocalypse
    Dec 17 2024

    Jim, Dacia, and Brian take a break from the serious stuff to discuss and recommend their favorite prepper-related books, movies, and television shows.

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    50 mins
  • Going Gray
    Dec 10 2024

    There are times when the best preparedness involves being nondescript and unnoticed. Jim and Brian discuss situational awareness, hiding in plain sight, and how to blend with your surroundings and leave no trace behind.

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    35 mins
  • Doomscrolling
    Dec 2 2024

    An important but often overlooked part of prepping is taking a break from prepping. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the unhealthy impact "Doomscrolling" can have on your mental, physical, and emotional health and how that impacts your overall preparedness.

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    29 mins