The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Welcome to The Common Sense Practical Prepper. No doom, no zombies — just straightforward, practical advice for real people who want to be prepared without breaking the bank.

From food storage and home security to situational awareness and bug out strategies, I break down what actually works for everyday folks.

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Podcasting since 2022 • 270 episodes

The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Latest Episodes

A Prepper Story Becomes A Real Book

A podcast side project just turned into something you can actually put on your shelf. Keith from the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast shares the news that Lone Man On The Ridge is becoming a real paperback, and he’s genuinely fired up abo...

October 01, 2026 • 6:21

Prepper Bubble Reality Check

I went to Chicago for a work trip, had a great meeting, caught a Cubs game, and nothing bad happened. But being 12 hours from home by car meant something I did not expect to feel so sharply: I was 12 hours from my preps. No pantry. No familiar ...

September 29, 2026 • 21:49

The Lone Man On The Ridge - Episode 17: The Home Stretch

Night driving used to be a nuisance. Now it’s a threat. We follow Jack as he pushes down I-66 with Rachel and Lily in the truck, watching every overpass and every dead car, knowing that one bad stop can end everything. The only thread he trusts...

September 28, 2026 • 23:51

A Grounded Off Grid Documentary

Most “prepper” shows don’t teach preparedness, they sell adrenaline. I’m not interested in the ominous narrator voice, the bunkers-for-everyone fantasy, or the fear-first storytelling that makes normal people roll their eyes and do nothing. I w...

September 26, 2026 • 19:54

I’d Rather Teach Questions Than Sell Gear

Gear reviews are everywhere, and I get why people love them. But after years of doing the Common Sense Practical Prepper, I’m more interested in the part nobody can buy: how you think when things go sideways. Before I head out on a business tri...

September 19, 2026 • 9:03

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