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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
175 episodes
Campus Safety Failures Laid Bare
The cameras rolled, the internet listened, and within hours the story shifted. Fresh surveillance clips and doorbell footage lit up social feeds while officials stood behind podiums with thin answers. We walk you through what changed in the las...
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12:43
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From Brown To Bondi, Misinformation Is Worse Than No Information
Two scenes, two continents, the same sick pattern: quiet signals ignored, then a day broken by violence. We take you inside our process for reading those signals sooner and acting smarter when the story starts to spin fast...
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17:04
Cold Snap Prep: Barter Smarts And Basics
A deep freeze is rolling across the East Coast and we’re using the cold snap as a stress test for practical preparedness. From closing foundation vents and trickling faucets to moving the flock into the garage, we break down the simple moves th...
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10:29
How To Pick, Power, And Safely Run A Home Generator
The storm hits, the lights die, and suddenly every decision you’ve made about backup power gets tested. We unpack a clear, common‑sense path to choosing the right generator, matching it to your actual loads, and running it...
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26:24
You’re Not Jason Bourne, And That’s The Point
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 ...
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15:05
Preparedness Is Comfort You Pack Before You Need It
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 ...
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18:49
Toxic Masculinity Isn’t The Problem, Waiting Is
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 masculinit...
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17:30
Mailbag Masterclass On Low-Budget Prepping Basics
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 read...
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11:00
Prepper Mindset vs Normalcy Bias
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‑preppe...
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7:20
From Political Threats To Everyday Readiness
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...
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9:56
A Practical Guide To Winter Power Outages
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 wa...
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17:30
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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14:31
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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14:14
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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13:28
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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