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Welcome to the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast, where I, a novice prepper, share my successes, stumbles, and lessons to make prepping approachable for all. Discover how to build long-term food storage with budget-friendly options like freeze-dried meals and bulk grains, while keeping your supplies fresh and ready.
I’ll also dive into situational awareness to stay sharp in any crisis, personal safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones, and bartering strategies for when cash isn’t king. Each episode ties real-world examples to current events, like recent storms or supply shortages, to keep you prepared. Have feedback or ideas? Email practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com.
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Send us a text We unpack how to disappear in plain sight with the gray man concept and why “boring on purpose” is a survival advantage. We also talk silver at $60, practical civilian swaps for tactical gear, and smart barter options when precious metals feel out of reach. • price of silver spiking and budget limits • donations update for the Chesterfield Food Bank • gray man defined as blending with the baseline • three memory triggers to avoid: bright, big, shiny • five rules for a gray loa...
Send us a text A quiet getaway can turn into a resilience test the moment the power dies. We open with a quick correction on government terminology and fast-moving security headlines, then step into a vivid scenario: a historic mountain resort, roads blocked by stormfall, heat climbing, and generators keeping only a sliver of services alive. Using the 2012 derecho that knocked out power for days as a real-world case study, we unpack what actually helps when you are three and a half hours from...
Send us a text We step back from the online noise to talk about real leadership under stress and why quiet, decisive action saves lives. Five true stories show how triggers, roles, and rally points turn gear into outcomes. • redefining toxic masculinity toward calm service • what a quiet alpha leader looks like at home • Sanibel evacuation choice before the bridge failed • Texas freeze hospitality and neighbor care • Kentucky flood attic rally point and rescue • Colorado chainsaw escape rout...
Send us a text Looking for real-world preparedness you can actually afford and use? Keith opens the mailbag and tackles the questions many of us are quietly asking: how to meet other preppers without sounding preachy, how to nudge family toward practical readiness, and how to keep your home warm without risky heaters or sky‑high bills. The throughline is simple and powerful—quiet, steady steps beat flashy gear every time. We start with people. Keith shares smart places to connect with like‑m...
Send us a text We compare prepper and non‑prepper mindsets through science, stories, and practical steps. We show how planning beats hope, how community reduces risk, and why small skills lower stress when systems fail. • defining prepper vs non‑prepper attitudes • amygdala alerts vs normalcy bias • why hope is not a plan • core pillars: water, food, heat, meds, comms, security • skills that matter: first aid, preservation, radio basics • community networks and resource sharing • psychologic...
Send us a text We react to Virginia’s election results, revisit the attorney general’s past texts, and explain how inflamed rhetoric can spill into everyday risks. Then we shift to practical steps you can take tonight: water storage, paper maps, and alternate routes across Virginia’s traffic chokepoints. • election results in Virginia and why they matter • recap of the controversial texts and public response • concerns about policy shifts and labeling of dissent • government shutdown effects...
Send us a text The lights go out, the house starts to chill, and the clock begins to tick on your pipes, your food, and your morale. We walk you through a clear, common-sense plan to ride out a winter blackout without panic or pricey gear. From sealing one warm room to picking the safest heat sources, this guide focuses on what works, what’s affordable, and what actually keeps your family safe. We start with the hidden hazards: why pipes burst, how long it really takes for a freeze to happen...
Send us a text We break down a practical, low-cost gear list that keeps you mobile, warm, and visible while steering clear of likely store unrest. A 70-hour Moscow gridlock story drives home why a small, smart vehicle kit matters when weather and distance pin you down. • ten useful items under ten dollars for everyday carry and get-home bags • rechargeable headlamps, ponchos, contractor bags and bandanas for shelter and visibility • water purification tablets vs filters and when each fits • ...
Send us a text We unpack how a SNAP shutdown ripples from checkout lines to farms, factories and flights, and why local action buys time when policy stalls. We pledge all November affiliate proceeds to the Chesterfield Food Bank and share concrete ways to help now. • correction on school food donations versus lunch funding • pledge to donate 100% of November affiliate proceeds to Chesterfield Food Bank • theory on bipartisan votes to reopen the government • impact of halted SNAP: $8B grocery...
Send us a text We break down how the federal shutdown halts SNAP on November 1 and what that means for families, grocers, and food banks. We share clear, practical steps to donate, volunteer, and pressure lawmakers while cutting through outrage bait. • scale of SNAP pause and who is affected • $8 billion November shortfall and back pay limits • 300% surge at food banks and depletion timelines • $23 billion retail hit and likely layoffs • Virginia’s temporary support and EU contrasts • risks ...
Send us a text The fastest way to lose a bet with chaos is to assume you can “just run to the store.” When the grid fails or unrest spreads, crowds surge toward the same aisles, alarms, and exits. We map the twelve store types most likely to turn dangerous in a prolonged crisis—dollar and convenience stores, liquor shops, pawn shops, small hardware and auto parts, precious metals dealers, electronics and pharmacies, big box retailers, gun shops, and home improvement giants—and show why the sm...
Send us a text A rental truck idles near a federal gate, commands echo across the asphalt, and then the driver jolts into a pattern we’ve seen before. We walk step by step through the Alameda U-Haul incident and connect it to a longer history of vehicle rammings against secured facilities—from Langley and Little Rock to Quantico and repeated attempts near the White House. The details matter: rental vehicles, symbolic targets, barrier designs, and the small choices that add or subtract seconds...
Send us a text We examine credible OSINT warnings about a mid-December threat window and translate them into calm, practical steps that reduce risk in everyday places. We share specific tactics attackers use, how responders operate, and the simple habits that boost your odds of getting home safe. • who Sarah Adams is and what OSINT reveals • why a multi‑wave attack model increases chaos • run hide fight applied to multiple shooters • avoiding secondary devices and decoys • why not to livestr...
Send us a text A major AWS outage knocked out payments, flights, and popular apps, exposing how fragile centralized systems can be. We walk through the failure cascade, why silver demand is surging, and a practical checklist to keep life moving when the cloud stalls. • AWS Virginia zone failure and DNS bug • Payment, travel and streaming disruptions • 911 outages from fiber cuts in the Gulf South • Why central choke points keep breaking • Silver supply strain and industrial demand • Coin sho...
Send us a text Silver’s leap to $53 forces hard choices for preppers on budgets. We weigh the barter power of junk silver against the opportunity cost of food, water, tools, and skills, and share a pragmatic plan to hold, trim, or wait. • price surge from mid-30s to $53 and what changed • why silver beats cash and gold for small trades • junk silver use for stealth and divisibility • industrial demand from solar and EVs driving the rally • forecasts up to $60–$70 and what that implies • when...
Send us a text We compare $300 antibiotic kits with DIY, legal alternatives and show how to build a smarter, cheaper medical cache without cutting corners. We share scripts that work with doctors, telehealth options, and the must-have items that beat hype and handle real problems. • true cost comparison of bundled kits versus generics • what kit pricing includes and why it’s expensive • barriers to future-use antibiotic prescriptions • how to ask doctors for standby meds ethically • teleheal...
Send us a text We walk through how to build a smart medical cache that actually works when supply chains fail, from core antibiotics and antivirals to chronic meds, storage, rotation, and where to buy legally and safely. We share practical shelf-life facts, compare Jase and Contingency options, and explain why vacuum sealing helps and freeze-drying doesn’t. • essential antibiotics, uses, and misuse risks • shelf life, SLEP insights, and storage best practice • tablets vs suspensions and why ...
Send us a text We pivot to a practical Prepper Camp recap—what gear proved itself, what broke in the real world, and why small upgrades unlock big wins. We also answer a listener’s question on supplements and dig into off-grid comms with Meshtastic for simple, local resilience. • Jeep-mounted Timber Ridge tent setup and benefits • Cot failure lessons and why field testing matters • Simple, effective supplement stack for energy and gut health • 12-volt fridge performance and power pairing • S...
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Send us a text Augason Farms Support the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount! https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNu A bug-out truck that actually gets you out, a homestead that runs like a quiet machine, and the honest truth about the daily grind—this one brings the best of Prepper Camp back home. We break down EJ “Skull Crusher” Snyder’s hard-won rules for building a bug-out vehicle you can trust under stress: four-wheel drive wh...
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