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The Common Sense Practical Prepper
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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Episodes
164 episodes
Ten Prepping Essentials Under Ten Dollars
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...
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SNAP Shock And The Ripple Effect
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 hel...
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10:45
What Happens When SNAP Stops Paying And How We Step Up
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.•...
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14:58
Twelve Stores Looters Will Hit First And How Prepared People Stay Home
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...
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15:07
From Alameda To The White House: Patterns You Can’t Ignore
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 rammi...
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December Threat Window: Practical Steps To Stay Safe
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...
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22:43
When Half The Internet Fails, Your Plan Shouldn’t
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...
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14:40
How A $53 Ounce Changes Barter, Budgets, And Bug-Out Plans
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 f...
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10:57
You don’t need a $300 kit to prep smart—here’s how to assemble a safe, legal stockpile for a fraction of the price
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...
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11:39
Building a smart, affordable SHTF medical cache that actually lasts
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, c...
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I tested gear at Prepper Camp and learned how to sleep warmer, eat safer, and talk off-grid without cell towers
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...
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12:47
From Benghazi Lessons to Everyday Readiness: Sarah Adams’ Alarms and What You Can Do Today
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13:52
From Bug-Out Trucks to Off-Grid Homes: Lessons from EJ Snyder, Rick Austin, and Survivor Jane
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14:16
Inside Prepper Camp: Saluda’s charm, real-world gear, and why community matters
We share a ground-level look at Prepper Camp 2025 at Orchard Lake Campground, from a stormy tent setup to smooth power management, standout vendors, and a community vibe that makes learning easy. Along the way we test real gear, explore Saluda,...
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19:13
From Prepper Camp to Real-World Tragedies: Staying Ready When Disaster Strikes
Life can change in an instant. That's what hit me as I returned from the supportive community of Prepper Camp to discover news of two devastating mass shootings occurring within just 24 hours—one at a waterfront restaurant in North Carolina and...
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11:36
Prepper Camp 2025: The Ultimate Off-Grid Weekend Guide
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11:39
Run, Hide, Fight: Your Active Shooter Survival Guide
FBI - Run Hide Fighthttps://youtu.be/iPUhhdBXdfkhttps://youtu.be/TeOdxKozra0Your survival might depend on three simple words: ...
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20:38
From NOAA to Ham: Building Your Off-Grid Communication Strategy
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25:25
Emergency Bags: What You Need When SHTF
Emergency preparedness requires different bags for different scenarios, with each serving a unique purpose in your overall readiness strategy. We break down the essential differences between bug out bags, go bags, and get home bags to help you ...
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20:12
Smoothing Life's Turbulence Through Practical Preparation
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18:25
The Garmin inReach Mini 2: Your SHTF Communication Lifeline
When disaster strikes and communication networks collapse, are you prepared to reach your loved ones? Satellite communication might be the difference between panic and peace of mind during an emergency. The Garmin inReach Mini 2 of...
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11:53
Berlin Reflections: A Wall, A Memory, A Legacy
A chance encounter with the remains of the Berlin Wall unleashed a flood of unexpected emotions during my vacation in Germany. Walking these streets 35 years after my first visit as a young backpacker, when the city was still divided by concret...
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Sunshine in a Box: Making Sense of Portable Solar Power
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20:09
Mason Jars vs. Emergency Buckets: Prepping Storage Solutions Examined
I'm evaluating my pantry and food storage approach, reflecting on what's worked and what hasn't in my prepping journey over the years.• Mason jars look great but have practical limitations including fragility and storage concerns• I...
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