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The Common Sense Practical Prepper
Welcome to The Common Sense Practical Prepper: No doom, no zombies—just straightforward, budget-friendly tips for real-life preparedness. From food storage myths to bartering basics, I share what works for everyday folks.
I’ll also dive into situational awareness to stay sharp in any crisis, personal safety tips to protect yourself. Each episode ties real-world examples to current events, like recent storms or supply shortages, to keep you prepared. Have feedback or ideas?
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Episodes
188 episodes
Cold Truths Of A Fragile Grid
The kind of cold that gets into your bones also gets into your house—and reveals every weakness you didn’t know you had. After nearly three weeks of single digits, iced-in streets, and sold-out heaters, we put our prep plans under a microscope ...
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Prepare For Weather; Prepare For People
PBN Guest Spot - https://youtu.be/ygJEGdGD-jg?si=L4lMdNP3R6O8QD8GCold can be predicted. People can’t. That simple truth frames a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a frozen Richmond morning and ends with a blueprint for staying c...
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Winter Storm Fern Postmortem
PBN Link- https://www.youtube.com/live/8NpbTZFOBdA?si=QarLn-swARRj03waWinter Storm Fern looked like a snowmaker, but the lasting threat turned out to be bitter cold, sketchy secondary roads, and a patchwork of power outa...
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15:04
Fern Sounds Cute Until Your Pipes Explode
Guest on PBN; https://www.youtube.com/live/vjxX1Sz3AeU?si=mS1rqy60ey4EHPzUThe forecast isn’t teasing flakes; it’s promising days of freezing rain, sub‑freezing highs, and a real chance of extended power outages. We break down ...
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12:21
Richmond Braces For 2 Feet Of Snow
The forecast finally points at Richmond—and not with a gentle nudge. We’re staring down a potential foot of snow followed by single-digit cold that turns slush into black ice and routine errands into risk. So we slow things down and map what ac...
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Building A Post‑Apocalyptic Tool Bag From Your Junk Drawer
A well‑stocked bunker is nice, but a smart, portable toolkit you actually know how to use is better. We take a simple idea—the power of your junk drawer—and turn it into a lean, reliable post‑apocalyptic tool bag you can build this week without...
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29:38
Practical Off-Grid Cooking For Blackouts And Storms
Apple Podcast Link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-sense-practical-prepper/id1644780654 Please leave a review, thanks!A ...
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Practical Prep To Navigate Protests And Shutdowns
Cities can change in a heartbeat. One moment you’re cruising home, the next you’re staring at barricades, fake traffic controllers in vests, and a wave of flashing lights. We unpack how to navigate that pivot with calm, pr...
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23:28
Your Grandma Was Sweet, Not Sterile
A Costco pallet stacked with 5,400 emergency servings sounds impressive, but does the math—and your storage plan—actually work for you? We open with the numbers, then shift to the skills that turn stored food into real resilience: first aid cho...
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New Year, Real-World Readiness
Systems don’t warn us before they snap—they just do. We kick off the year with a clear-eyed look at what 2025 taught us and how to turn those lessons into practical, affordable readiness for 2026. From a brief digital detox to a high-velocity n...
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26:31
Define The Disaster Before You Stock The Shelf
A flamethrower under the tree might grab attention, but the real spark comes from learning where fun gear ends and practical preparedness begins. We kick off with two gifts that teach bigger lessons: a grill-safe flamethrower that reinforces re...
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22:22
Why Your Prius Might Outrun The Apocalypse And Other Practical Prepper Lessons
Your bug-out vehicle might already be parked in your driveway—and that’s the point. We open the mailbag to explore how “gray man” thinking applies to cars, why a lifted truck isn’t always the smartest exit strategy, and how a humble sedan can b...
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21:50
How To Survive Crowd Chaos With Common Sense
A calm crowd can turn dangerous in seconds. We dig into the psychology that makes mobs contagious and share practical, step-by-step moves to help you read exits, beat choke points, and get your family out fast when fear surges. Drawing from har...
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15:51
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
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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