The Rustic Spirits Podcast

Last Week the Australian Prime Minister told citizens to Keep Calm and Carry On, the government has everything under control... but please don't fill up your jerry cans... even though we have plenty of fuel. This week we've seen leaders across the globe flip-flop and mix their messages across the board as they desperately try to maintain control of their questioning populations.In this episode we give an update to the situation facing farmers in Australia with news that supermarkets are attempting to bully farmers into bearing the brunt of this crisis. And we examine why leaders like Trump and Albo have resorted to name-calling and telling the public who they should and shouldn't listen to.RESOURCES & LINKS:Albo’s appeal to only watch the MSM:https://x.com/ausvstheagenda/status/2039569893566414854?s=42Two great Fuel / Oil Dashboards:FuelAustralia.orghttps://nzoilwatch.com/auSome Voices we’re listening to:Brandon Weichert https://x.com/WeTheBrandonAmerican geopolitical analyst, national security commentator, author of books like Winning Space, Biohacked, and The Shadow War, former congressional staffer, and host of The National Security Hour.Professor Robert Pape https://x.com/ProfessorPapeAmerican political scientist, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, and founder and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST), specializing in international security, air power, terrorism, suicide bombing, and political violence.Canadian PrepperNate Polson, a Canadian YouTuber with over 1.35 million subscribers known for emergency preparedness, survival gear reviews, current events analysis, and discussions on societal collapse type eventshttps://www.youtube.com/@CanadianPrepper andhttps://www.youtube.com/@preppernewsflashBret Weinstein https://www.youtube.com/@DarkHorsePodEvolutionary biologist, author, and podcaster—former professor at Evergreen State College who resigned in 2017 after campus protests, now known as “Professor in Exile,” co-host (with his wife Heather Heying) of the DarkHorse Podcast, and co-author of A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century.Karl Stefanovichttps://www.youtube.com/@TheKarlStefanovicShowAustralian TV presenter (long-time Today co-host and 60 Minutes reporter) who now hosts The Karl Stefanovic Show, his unfiltered 2026 podcast/YouTube series on politics and current events, with no spin

The fuel situation is not only getting worse with no real solutions in sight, but farmers are making decisions right now about whether or not they can even plant next season's crops. And some farmers aren't even going to be able to harvest what's in the ground right now.Get extra 6% off BLUETTI Elite Range:Use code【RSH6%】http://bit.ly/rustic_elite_bundlehttp://bit.ly/rustic_elite400

The world feels like it's spinning faster than ever — wars, fuel shortages, food security fears, and a media landscape that seems designed to confuse, divide, and overwhelm you. In this episode, we cut through the chaos and get real about why it's so hard to know who to trust anymore, how social media and mainstream news can pull you in completely opposite directions, and why that feeling of information overload isn't an accident. More importantly, we share the mental frameworks and practical habits we use to stay grounded, think critically, and form our own opinions, so you can too. If you've ever felt manipulated, exhausted, or just completely lost in the noise, this one's for you.Link to: https://nzoilwatch.com/#/---------------------Podcast Sponsor: BluettiLooking for a backup power solution for Chaotic Times?Get extra 6% off BLUETTI Elite Range:Use code【RSH6%】http://bit.ly/rustic_elite_bundle orhttp://bit.ly/rustic_elite400

It's been nearly 3 weeks since the energy minister Chris Bowen reassured Australians telling us we have plenty of fuel to run the country. But surprise surprise, they fudged the numbers. And the ones who will feel it, will be everyday Aussies when the farmers can't produce the food, the truckies can't move the food, and the price at the bowser means.. who can even afford to go pick it up?—Check out our Patreon and join the Rustic Spirits Community:https://patreon.com/c/rusticspiritsco—Get extra 6% off BLUETTI Elite Range:Use code【RSH6%】http://bit.ly/rustic_elite400 —Articles Referenced: 10–18 Days Until Australia Runs Dryhttps://substack.com/home/post/p-190912396 30 Days of Fuel Doesn't Mean What You Think It Meanshttps://substack.com/home/post/p-191092581Contradictions Between Albanese’s Press Announcement and The Concerned Observer’s Recent Articles https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qnvtwlp1kty38c7bldp3t/Albo_Lies.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC_96GBRGuojIDAn3FaOyNvA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK43LnrlJ58

Fuel prices have already started going up. So what can everyday Australians do to prepare for the flow-on effects of crude oil prices rising as the events in Iran look set to become full scale war, which may last much longer than we were first led to believe. CONNECT WITH US Rustic Spirits Email List:https://bit.ly/rustic_spirits_email_list Check out our Patreon and join the Rustic Spirits Community:https://patreon.com/c/rusticspiritsco

Following on from our deep dive last week into beef feed additives, we take a look at the meat processing industry and how the small-scale farmer is being intentionally squeezed out of business.SHOW NOTES & RESEARCH:Karl Stefanovic on ‘The Good Old Days’:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRixVTIOz1U&t=4371sHow Much Power does AI Use?2 minutes in a microwave (1000w)equals roughly:8 AI images generated, or50 ChatGPT queriesCompare that to 200 Google searchesRules about Home-kill(Home butcher services for hire are not subject to accreditation according to:)https://www.safefood.qld.gov.au/home-kill-legislation-in-queensland/Dr Tammi Jonas (not Sonia or Fiona, not even close, Regan!) On the Abattoir Access Crisishttps://afsa.org.au/media-release-small-scale-farmers-call-out-amics-denial-of-abattoir-access-crisis/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Central Victorian abattoir Hardwicks stops small-scale processing(After being bought out by Chinese owned Kilcoy Global Foods)https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-12-02/kilcoy-global-foods-hardwicks-abattoir-stop-small-scale-process/104664962Happy Pig, a small free-range pork business, shut out of Local Abattoirhttps://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/rural/2024/11/09/meat-processing-threat-farmers?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In this week's episode on the Rustic Spirits Podcast, Regan and Kirsty are talking Solar Power - does it really give you control and greater freedom (as well as saving some dollars in the long run)? Or have the government been sneaking in rules, regulations and technology that makes that brand new solar and battery system you just put on your house.. essentially half theirs. At least that's how it might feel if you don't read the fine print.

It’s fair to say we’re living in some of the most unsettling times this nation has ever experienced and so it should come as no surprise that new speech laws being proposed by the current government are equally as unsettling. In this episode, Regan & Kirsty talk through the new hate speech laws and gun reforms being proposed by the Albanese government and how they might affect everyday ordinary Australians who simply dare to exercise a little free thinking. Resources mentioned in this episode:2 Worlds Collide PodcastAustralians vs the Agenda: Anthony Khallouf Breaks Down the Extremism Billhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pD9_A4CSQ0Punters PoliticsWhat Happens IF I Get Sued? "Free Speech" In Australiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAOtx5Ki_D0Topher Project Ep 305Senator Malcolm Roberts in an extended, honest interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Egq7tS8JwQYouTube Transcription Tool: https://tactiq.io/tools/youtube-transcript

It's been a hell of a week for Australians and we need to talk about it. Not just because the Bondi terrorist attack is going to have direct effect on homesteaders and rural landowners, but because we actually need to talk about this. The popular idea being forced by the media and government that conversation needs to be curtailed is exactly what's hurting this country and we feel that it's time we lend our voices to it. No matter how you feel about firearms and their legitimacy, we can at least all acknowledge that this is another Port Arthur type moment and how we the public allow ourselves to be governed (manipulated?) in the aftermath will have lasting consequences. Good or bad? Well, that's exactly the conversation we need to have.

Welcome back to the Rustic Spirits Podcast Season 2! We are well back into the swing of things with a livestream last week (you can watch the replay here on the youTube channel) and an all new podcast 'studio' space. In this episode we're talking bureaucracy, red tape, government over-reach and all the things that are set against you when you try to live any kind of different or alternative lifestyle.Half the workforce relies on Government?"more than 30% of the work force is now employed either in the public sector or in activities heavily dependent on government payments.When we add public and quasi-public employment to the substantial part of the population that relies heavily on government welfare payments for their income, it is likely that more than half of voters rely on government for most of their income."- The Centre for Independent StudiesCommentary on the City of Casey Council who banned doing oil changes in your driveway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBuywOLjHpM Fields & Flocks guide to Red Tape for UK Smallholders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWL0UsA6Yt4&t=77s

We nearly had to go three episodes for this season wrap up Q&A - there were just SO many good questions sent through. In this episode we answer your pressing homesteading questions like; How to set up Off-Grid Solar when you're on the grid, What gear would you buy to start a homesteading Youtube channel, Would we ever host people on our property, How would you homestead if you had little kids.... and so many more.

In this episode we tell the story of how we found out that our eldest child was being severely bullied in school and how that led our family to consider other forms of schooling, and eventually homeschooling all three of them through to the end of high-school. The challenges and the rewards and how it taught us to view the world of education through a relationship-first approach to education.TED TalksHackschooling makes me happy | Logan LaPlante | TEDxUniversityofNevadahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaYDo schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtYHow to escape education's death valley | Sir Ken Robinson | TEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX78iKhInsc

In this episode we talk about the intricacies of relationships while Homesteading - with your partner, your children and others in your world. If you've already started your Homestead, or are thinking of jumping into the homestead world in the future, this episode is recorded with you in mind!StrengthsFinderhttps://high5test.com/cliftonstrengths-free/Enneagramhttps://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

This week we’re talking Urban Homesteading and why it doesn’t have to be the case that you own or live on acreage before you start homesteading. In fact you may never occupy a large block and land, and that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing a life of meaning and fulfilment through simplicity and self-sufficiency.Links: https://www.ourcow.com.au/https://www.farmerbutcher.com.au/https://www.goodness.com.au/https://www.tiktok.com/@claudia.bryant/video/7519443646828055815

In this conversation we are talking about what it means to be ready (or as ready as you can be) for crises that come your way. We talk about the different kinds of crises we’ve encountered, our experiences making emergency plans and what it’s taught us about how to face potential threats in the future.

In our latest episode we unpack the essential skills we think every homesteader needs to get started, and why curiosity keeps our homestead exciting for the future! 🌱 We share practical insights, stories from our own experience of learning in the deep end, and the skills we’re curious to learn next. Perfect for both newbies and seasoned homesteaders!

In this episode of the Rustic Spirits Podcast, we dive into the trending topic of A.I.—not because it’s trending, but because it’s here. We explore what this massive acceleration in technological developments means for those of us striving for a simpler life through sustainability and self-sufficiency, without dismissing new technology outright. Where do you draw the line? And how can the homesteading community best support an increasingly displaced society around them?

In this episode of The Rustic Spirits Podcast Regan & Kirsty re-live their experiences from the first few weeks and months after arriving on their 150 acre off-grid property ready to embark on their homesteading adventure. But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows! From stressing out every time the generator ran out of fuel to learning how to detox from conveniences it was dive into the deep-end, that's for sure! The Outpost Homestead: Check out Peter’s inspiring YouTube channel, where he documents his off-grid homesteading journey in Sudan’s hill country. https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutpostHomestead -------------------- Australian Homesteaders Facebook Group: a vibrant community of like-minded Australians sharing tips, stories, and advice on homesteading and off-grid living. Search for “Australian Homesteaders” on Facebook to connect with others on the same journey. Australian Homesteaders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianhomesteaders/ -------------------- “Burn the Boats” Origin: The phrase is often attributed to Hernán Cortés, who reportedly destroyed his ships in 1519 to commit his men to the conquest of the Aztec Empire, symbolizing no turning back. Earlier references exist, such as in Virgil’s Aeneid, where Trojan women burn their boats to force settlement. For more, explore histories of the Spanish conquest or classical literature. -------------------- Gourmet Farmer Series: This Australian TV series, featuring Matthew Evans, inspired our move toward a sustainable, land-based lifestyle. It showcases life on a Tasmanian farm and the joys of growing and cooking your own food. Available on 'Freeview' app. -------------------- Soil by Matthew Evans: Matthew’s book Soil: The Incredible Story of What Keeps the Earth, and Us, Healthy explores the importance of soil health for farming and sustainability. A must-read for homesteaders! Find it at Booktopia, Amazon, or your local bookstore. --------------------

Another sit down with Regan & Kirsty as we dive into all things 'homestead gardening & food security' - a topic that's becoming more and more relevant, even outside of homesteading, as the world's systems of food, health and personal freedoms feel less and less reliable every day.We're only one year into our Homesteading journey, but we've brought nearly 15 years of gardening experience into it. We knew growing our own food was going to be a key ingredient to what we built and what we teach, but we probably didn't realise just how important this message would become. As families and communities suffer under a burdening cost of living crisis and the rising prices of food and nutrition wreack havoc on everyday budgets, we want to share some genuine insights into our own food security plans and just how realistic they are. Show Notes:(not sponsored, just great resources) Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brownhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Dirt-Soil-Gabe-Brown/dp/1603587632Kiss The Ground - Josh Tickellhttps://www.amazon.com.au/Kiss-Ground-Reverse-Climate-Ultimately/dp/1501170252The In-Garden Compost system Kirsty was thinking of: https://subpod.com/collections/subpod-storeOr, Search "in garden compost bin" or "in garden worm farm" for alternatives.Will Harris on Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozNK2sgJmcgJoel Salatin on Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMjqphoMy0k

this week we're having a chat about handling the wild side of homesteading with good ol’ common sense! We share funny tales of dodging curious bulls and teaching our kids to swing an axe without chopping their toes off. We talk about building guts and smarts through real-life adventures. For homesteaders or dreamers, we dish out tips like grabbing a first aid course, knowing your bushfire plan, and keeping snake bite kits handy. We’re all about raising kids who can climb trees, think fast, and not panic when a pig chases them and their groceries. Tune in, laugh with us, and let’s chat in the comments—how do you tackle homestead risks?