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The Survival Podcast

The Survival Podcast
Bitcoin
Preparedness
Artificial Intelligence
Homesteading
Mushrooms
Thanksgiving
Entrepreneurship
Self-Sufficiency
Dog Training
Cooking Techniques
Permaculture
Gardening
Education
Self-Defense
Lifestyle Design
Survivalism
Hunting
Circle Of Control
Nuclear Energy
Trump

Helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don't

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Latest Episodes

Today we are joined by CJ Lafferty to discuss blackhead disease, one of the most destructive and frustrating problems facing anyone raising turkeys on pasture. After losing nearly half of his flock for two years in a row, CJ decided he was not going ... more

Today we pause and take a look at various news, technical and political news going on in the world. We will lead off with me keeping a promise, I was wrong, Darleen Graham is chasing the “ring of power” after all. We also talk about the idiotic idea ... more

Today the expert council answers your questions on free markets, investing, bitcoin, security cameras, nail injuries, parasitic infections, politics and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it ... more

Kyle Beaver joins us today to discuss building food and income self sufficiency through specialty mushroom cultivation, then using documented farm income to gain access to USDA land programs most people have never heard of. This is not a story about ... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Impson
Former Green Beret, founder of Legion Security Solutions
Legion Security Solutions
Episode: Home Security for the Everyday Person – Epi-3866
Amy Alton
Certified nurse midwife, preparedness medical expert
doomandbloom.net
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3864
Chris Daigle
Founder/CEO at Chief AI Officer, AI adoption expert
Chief AI Officer
Episode: Chris Daigle on 50 Real World AI Implementations – Epi-3862
Patrick Roehrman
Knife sharpening expert of MTKnives
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3860
Dr. Bones (Joel Nemdi)
Survival medicine expert, doomandbloom.net
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3860
G. Edward Griffin
Guest from the Liberty Report circle, interviewed on Fed topics
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3860
Jesse Markowich
From your personal bitcoinassistant.com
Your Personal Bitcoin Assistant
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3857
Michael Melito
Gun-related topics expert
The Survival Podcast
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3857
Brad Thor
Author, interviewed for the episode
Brad Thor (author)
Episode: Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3853

Host

Jack Spirko
Host of The Survival Podcast (long-running host with focus on self-reliance, homesteading, and preparedness)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Good show

    Not kid friendly

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    noarminian
    United States4 months ago
  • Boot-licker

    Been listening on and off for a few years. I enjoyed the homesteading and lifestyle design however he loves GOP even if he thinks he’s not. He agrees with almost all of there policies and takes “owning the libs” over everything. He also claims he was right about everything all the time. I miss the old days of the permaculture pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jake_67
    United States5 months ago
  • Mid at best

    Pretty garbage pod from a garbage dude. Many better political pods out there

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Johntheguy45
    United States9 months ago
  • Great information!

    I am loving hanging out with Jack and enjoying this powerful and informative podcast. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loribalue
    United States9 months ago
  • Good show

    Jack for King!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noarminian
    United States9 months ago

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Some reviews push back on political content or rants, but many praise the depth and practicality.
Fans highlight long-form conversations and a practical approach to homesteading and self-reliance.
Listeners appreciate the actionable, survival-focused content and diverse guest expertise.

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Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3867
Q: What program should I be following for fitness and health?
The best program is the one you will actually do; prioritize consistency and choose activities (like basic strength work with dumbbells) that you can maintain long-term, while incorporating occasional higher-intensity elements to stimulate progress.
Home Security for the Everyday Person – Epi-3866
Q: What role does routine play in home security?
Routine turns security into a habit, reducing opportunities for villains; a consistent 9 p.m. to bedtime check, door locking, alarm activation, and a practiced family plan all contribute to a safer home.
Home Security for the Everyday Person – Epi-3866
Q: What are the most important first steps a homeowner should take?
Start with a layered approach: ensure doors are secure with proper locks and strike plates, establish lighting and alarm systems, and build a neighbor network to observe and report suspicious activity; then add layers like cameras and dogs as appropriate.
Home Security for the Everyday Person – Epi-3866
Q: How does military training translate to civilian home security?
Military training provides a mindset and methodology—planning, assessments, and layered defenses—that can be adapted to protect homes, focusing on prevention, physical and procedural barriers, and rehearsed responses rather than relying on a single solution.
Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3860
Q: What is your take on AI replacing traditional education and the college degree?
AI accelerates learning and could replace many routine, credential-based steps; however, skilled, high-aptitude roles will still require strong foundational knowledge and judgement, with a likely shift toward shorter, targeted training and credentialing.

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What is The Survival Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, ideation-to-action show focused on self-reliance, homesteading, off-grid living, preparedness, and independent thinking. Episodes blend how-to guidance (solar setups, dog training, tax and legal myths, cooking on a budget, privacy tech) with broader discussions on liberty, resilience, and critical thinking. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on actionable, real-world skills and hands-on demonstrations, often featuring multiple guests who are practitioners in fields like homesteading, finance, fitness, and self-sufficiency. The show stands out for its long-form, unflinching delivery, willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a community-oriented ethos that prizes self-reliance, practical optimization, and inde... more

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1. Andrew Impson
2. Amy Alton
3. Chris Daigle
4. Patrick Roehrman
5. Dr. Bones (Joel Nemdi)
6. G. Edward Griffin
7. Jesse Markowich
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