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The Survival Podcast

The Survival Podcast
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Iran
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Dog Training
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Leftover Recipes
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Helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don't

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Latest Episodes

Today on Friday Fusions we arrive at part three of our series on Miyamoto Musashi’s “The Book of Five Rings”, moving from external strategy into the internal architecture of personal agency. This episode is entirely focused on the relentless, repetit... more

In this episode from 2019 I interviewed Ariel who lives off grid in a tiny house nestled into the western mountains of Wyoming, a little over 6000 feet above sea level. She splits her own wood for heat, carries water by hand, uses a composting toilet... more

This episode was done on a day when I was thinking about a lot of things. One was a very close friend dealing with a major life transition. That got me thinking to many of my own transitions. This included realizing that I was on my own as a teenager... more

Today we have our first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee. These discussions are always a wildcard and can go anywhere. We usually hit on some current events of course. We also tend... more

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Recent Guests

Dan McAdams
Executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity and co-host of the Liberty Report
Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Ron Paul
Physician, former U.S. representative, and co-host of the Liberty Report
Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Andy McCann
CrossFit coach and owner of CrossFit Garage
CrossFit Garage
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Mike Milito
Handgun instructor and host of Gunfighter Life Podcast
Good Shepherd Trading
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Antonio Gatto
Real estate investor, landlord, house flipper, and home improvement practitioner
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Nick Ferguson
Fruit-tree grower and consultant focused on orchard and homestead growing
Homegrown Liberty
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Hakeem Anwar
Software engineer and founder of Above, building privacy-focused technology
Above
Episode: Mindful AI: A Human Alternative to Big Tech – Epi-3930
Chris Racini
Contributor to the Ron Paul Liberty Report
Ron Paul Liberty Report
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3926
Mike Melito
Firearms instructor at Good Shepherd Training
Good Shepherd Training
Episode: Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3926

Host

Jack Spirko
Survival and self-reliance educator, entrepreneur, and commentator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Crazy woman invading society

    I have listened to this podcast for years. I was blown away when The Survival Podcast decided women are going crazy and murdering their children. There is the obvious case of the woman who recently killed her children and then jumped out a window…and then your story of a woman attempting to stab her children…so all chicks are crazy. Hmmm in the last week in our small town we have had a 21 year old man lure, trap and rape a 14 year old girl (for several days) and a 50 year old man shoot his wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Risapppp
    United States25 days ago
  • It’s a box of chocolates

    Just like a box of chocolates, I’m never sure what I’m going to get, but it is NEVER boring so I always have a handful downloaded before long flights or extended lawn mowing sessions. Jack is one of the few hosts who tells you what he thinks will be beneficial even if it might hurt your feelings - and he backs it up.

    That, all by itself, is a breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NOT THIS ONE OMG
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kind of a chud. Not very useful.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Thanson_V
    3 months ago
  • ..

    Say, you’re.. anti-authoritarian in theory, but pro-authoritarian as far as the present, (maga) authority controls us… this is the guy for you.

    Tons of useful info, pro-fash commentary, and occasional weird crypto investments to boot.

    I would never say anyone should “stick with” one subject and not another, but: if you want some legit info, you’ll have to either weed through intentionally naive patriot ideology… or only listen to pre 2016 recordings.

    -How can one work to be apart from the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lit watch
    United States4 months ago
  • After 14 years, too far gone.

    I finally unfollowed The Survival Podcast after listening for 14 years. There used to be a lot of shows about permaculture, homesteading, and actual survival skills. Now, there are more and more “current events” shows, and they all turn into unhinged MAGA rants. He bashes politicians that he does not agree with, but instantly loses credibility when he mispronounces their names. How can you claim to know enough about someone when you won’t even take the time to learn their names? It just comes of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JimboSqueeze
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some reviewers find the tone confrontational or the political views off-putting, while others appreciate the host's outspoken approach.
A recurring criticism is that political commentary and long solo monologues have displaced some of the earlier focus on survival skills and homesteading.
Listeners praise the range of topics and expert advice, though some find the variety unpredictable and want more focused episodes.
Supporters value the practical advice on preparedness, homesteading, fitness, dog training and improving family life.
Listeners who enjoy Jack's direct, opinionated delivery describe the content as informative, motivating and useful for building independence.

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Talking Points

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Monday Mayhem on The Survival Podcast – Epi-3928
Q: What methods can you use to account for and establish a basis for BTC that you DCA'd over several years?
Jack suggests using brokerage records when available, or calculating an average purchase price for the Bitcoin acquired during the relevant period and documenting the method. He recommends tracking holdings by acquisition year and discussing the approach with an accountant.
Monday Mayhem on The Survival Podcast – Epi-3928
Q: Do you think that biochar would lock up the prions that deer put into the soil?
Jack doubts biochar would meaningfully reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease, and says cooking venison to ordinary food-safe temperatures would not destroy prions. He notes that no human case of chronic wasting disease from eating deer has been established, while suggesting that people concerned about exposure can avoid neural tissue.
Mindful AI: A Human Alternative to Big Tech – Epi-3930
Q: What is something that this AI could do to help out your food production?
Spirko suggests using local data to predict pest cycles, identify useful and harmful insects and plants, and guide gardening tasks. He says shared observations over time could improve regional timing and practical advice.
Mindful AI: A Human Alternative to Big Tech – Epi-3930
Q: How do you allow for continuity and context window and protect privacy for a user of the service you're building?
Anwar explains that chats remain active within a session, but persistent memories are proposed as local files. After a chat, users would review and approve suggested memories, and only relevant approved information would be sent to the cloud for a response.
Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3931
Q: What is the best way to repair cracks and holes in plaster, and is priming necessary after the repair?
Antonio Gatto recommends 20-minute setting-type joint compound for the repairs described, says tape is unnecessary for those small patches, and advises checking window exteriors for water intrusion. He recommends two coats of separate primer before painting and shares tips for mixing, drying, and smoothing the compound.

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Practical guidance on self-reliance spans homesteading, food production, preparedness, personal development, small business, technology, fitness and finance. Jack Spirko usually leads solo commentary and listener Q&As, alongside interviews and discussions with contributors who offer specialist advice. Recurring formats include Expert Council Q&A, current-events commentary and themed series that apply books or traditional ideas to modern problems. Guests range from farmers, growers and fitness coaches to technology founders, firearms instructors and political commentators. The mix of hands-on skills and broader arguments about personal responsibility, liberty and economic systems is distinctive, though political commentary is a substantial p... more

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1. Dan McAdams
2. Ron Paul
3. Andy McCann
4. Mike Milito
5. Antonio Gatto
6. Nick Ferguson
7. Hakeem Anwar
8. Chris Racini

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