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 • 226 episodes

The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Latest Episodes

Why Practical Prepping Stays Above Politics

Politics can be fascinating, but it can also hijack your time, your mood, and your focus. We talk through why we keep preparedness nonpartisan and why that choice is not about ignoring reality, it’s about staying useful. If your goal is practic...

June 28, 2026 • 13:03

The Emotional Truth About Prepping

Most people don’t avoid prepping because they’re clueless or lazy. They avoid it because it forces a brutal admission: the life that feels stable and predictable can be up-ended fast, and nobody gets a guaranteed rescue timeline. We go straight...

June 23, 2026 • 12:51

Build Your Ark - One Week of Food

Most people assume they have “plenty of food” until the power goes out or the store shelves get thin and they do the math for a family of four. We take that problem head-on with a clear, realistic goal: a one-week emergency food supply you can ...

June 19, 2026 • 13:14

The Lone Man On The Ridge - Episode Nine: A Costly Trade

The road north looks quiet until you start reading the clues: abandoned cars left like traps, exits blocked on purpose, and an armored truck ripped open on the highway with coins still glittering in the grass. We’re riding with Jack and his dog...

June 17, 2026 • 20:22

A Prepper’s Rant On Crime And Consequences

The older I get, the less patience I have for pretending this is normal. When you can’t ride a train, sit on a bus, or walk down a street without hearing about another unprovoked stabbing or shooting, “random crime” starts to look like somethin...

June 13, 2026 • 9:21

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When I used to live around Richmond, VA…the news crews would set up at the Krispy Kreme factory during a winter storm. If the delivery trucks could get out of the lot, then everything was fine.

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