Practical Prepping Podcast
Practical Prepping Podcast
Real solutions for real emergencies—no apocalypse required.
The Practical Prepping Podcast cuts through the noise of extreme doomsday scenarios to focus on what actually matters: simple, actionable steps that help everyday people safeguard their families and lifestyles.
Why Listen?
- Knowledge Over Gear: "The more you know, the less you have to carry." We emphasize skills that lighten your load because the right know-how beats an overloaded bug-out bag every time.
- Real Threats, Real Solutions: From power outages to wildfires, snowstorms to supply shortages, we tackle the emergencies you're most likely to face.
- Family-Friendly Content: Our podcast maintains clean, judgment-free advice that's appropriate for all ages—prioritizing practicality over paranoia.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlike some other preparedness podcasts, we focus on practical readiness for realistic challenges:
- Weather emergencies like tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms
- Power outages and water disruptions
- Financial preparedness and debt reduction
- Family communication plans
- Everyday carry essentials
- Food storage and preservation
- First aid and medical preparedness
- Much more
Our Approach
Hosts Mark and Krista Lawley combine decades of experience in emergency response, outdoor skills, and home resilience to deliver advice that works in real-world situations. Whether you're just starting your preparedness journey or looking to refine specific skills, our content meets you where you are with clear, actionable advice.
No bunkers. No zombies. No alien invasions. Just practical prepping.
Join Our Community
With over 500 episodes and a growing library of free and premium resources, we're building a community of like-minded individuals focused on responsible preparedness. From our private Facebook group to our newsletter and online courses, we offer multiple ways to connect and learn.
Stuff happens. Stay prepared.
Practical Prepping Podcast
Latest Episodes
Get-Home Bag Food Guide: Lightweight, Heat-Stable, Ready-to-Eat Options
A get home bag is designed to get you home within 24 to 72 hours. It is not a long term survival kit. The goal is simple. Carry efficient fuel that supports movement, not full meals that slow you down. Every item in your bag should earn its pla...
Power Outage, Gas Savings, and Forgotten Small Things
This episode has three segments: Building A Lights Out Kit, Paying Less At The Gas Pump, and Often Forgotten Small Things.Mentioned In This Episode:ReadyFam Preparedness App
12 Military Principles That Improve Our Preparedness Plan
What can preppers learn from the military? In this episode, we look at 12 proven military principles that can strengthen your preparedness plan. From logistics and redundancy to teamwork, fitness, and mental resilience, these lessons will help ...
Road Trip Readiness: Preparing Your Vehicle for Travel
If you were stuck on the side of the road, or hung up in stand-still traffic for three hours this summer, would you be comfortable… or suffering? Most people assume they’re fine, until they’re not.Krista sat alone for five ho...
The Six Most Frequently Asked Prepping Questions
Today we are talking about six of the most frequently asked prepping questions, the ones that I see in our inbox, or that are asked in prepping groups, again and again. If you are just getting started or even if you have been at this for years,...
