The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Send us Fan MailThe music cuts out at 7 PM, the lights die, and you realize it is not just the fairgrounds. Traffic signals are dark, gas stations are dark, and a regional power outage has taken down the grid across the county while you and 15,000 other people sit in 104 degree heat behind intentionally closed roads. Now add a vulnerable family member, a cooler that is running out, and a cell network that is collapsing under load. That is the kind of “ordinary” emergency that turns into a dangerous night fast.We walk a realistic timeline from the first hour of confusion to the moment the parking lot becomes gridlock in the dark and heat-related medical calls start stacking up. Along the way, we break down what most people miss: water is finite, card readers fail, porta potties get worse by the minute, and first responders get stretched thin because the outage hits the whole region, not just your venue. If you have an elderly parent on beta blockers, young kids, or anyone with medical needs, your margin for waiting shrinks to near zero.We also get practical about preparedness that actually matters here: a lightweight get home bag with water, filtration, electrolytes, a cooling towel, cash, a charged power bank, real walking shoes, basic first aid, and a reliable light. We talk through communications options when cell towers go down, including why satellite messengers can be the difference between coordinating a pickup and navigating blind. The big takeaway is decision-making: set clear triggers ahead of time so you do not wait for permission while conditions worsen.If this scenario makes you think, take 60 seconds before your next public event and run the five questions we share at the end. Subscribe for more scenario-based prepping, share this with someone who goes to summer events, and leave a review so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe July 4th weekend has a funny way of revealing what we actually depend on. When it’s 100-plus degrees, everyone’s traveling, and the grid is working hard, it’s a good moment to ask a simple question: how much of your safety and comfort is yours, and how much is outsourced?We dig into the roots of practical prepping by looking at early American life, when preparedness wasn’t optional. No grocery stores, no 911, no next-day delivery, no reliable utilities. If a family didn’t grow food, preserve it, or trade for it, they didn’t eat. If someone got hurt, you handled it or rode for help. That history reframes modern emergency preparedness, food storage, water storage, medical readiness, and home security as a return to normal, not an extreme lifestyle.We also make the case that Benjamin Franklin belongs in any conversation about self-reliance and community resilience. He didn’t wait for someone else to fix problems; he organized volunteer fire response, supported public resources, and pushed prevention as a way of life. From there, we connect colonial homesteads to today’s “bug out” thinking and challenge the lone wolf myth with the older truth: mutual aid and neighbor cooperation are the real force multipliers.If you want a grounded, non-paranoid approach to disaster readiness that’s built on history, skills, and community, press play. Then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find practical preparedness that actually fits real life.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailOne radio message can turn a “safe” stop into a hunt. Jack tries to get through the night inside an abandoned Dunkin’ Donuts near Johnson City with his supplies, his chickens, and Mr. Rogers at his side, but something feels off about Matt and Lisa from the start. He keeps moving gear, hiding rifles, and doing that quiet survival math we all dread: who’s watching, who’s armed, and what’s the fastest way out if the room turns on you. If you like post-apocalyptic survival fiction with realistic gear, hard choices, and escalating consequences tied to a militia threat, “Change of Plans” delivers. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the series.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailPolitics 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 practical prepping and emergency preparedness that works under stress, the fastest path is to stop treating outrage as a substitute for readiness.We dig into how current events can still matter to your plan without turning the show into a voting guide. Energy prices, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and international conflict all affect what you pay and what you can find on the shelf. A real example is the instability around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, where even rumors and short-term restrictions can ripple into oil prices and gas prices. You may not control any of that, but you can prepare for the impact by tightening your budget, prioritizing essentials, and staying disciplined with your purchases.We also answer listener questions about platform choices, including why we stay audio-only instead of producing a full YouTube video version, and why we avoid Facebook posting. When online spaces get toxic, beginners stop asking questions about basics like water storage, solar panels, chickens, dehydrating food, and first aid. That hurts the whole preparedness community. Our focus stays on what matters when the power goes out: a 72-hour kit, clean water, basic medical gear, and the habits that keep you calm and effective.If you like this practical approach, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a positive review so more people can find it. What’s one prep you’ve done lately that beat doomscrolling?https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailMost 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 at that emotional wall, unpack the “reasonable” excuses we all hear, and explain why those lines are often coping mechanisms that keep fear at bay rather than plans that keep families safe. We talk about the real emotional cost of preparedness: accepting that jobs can disappear, grocery shelves can stay empty longer than you expect, and emergency services may be stretched thin when a crisis is widespread. Drawing on real events like hurricanes, freezes, and wildfires, we explore how quickly normal routines can break and why even capable people get caught off guard when the speed and severity spike. Then we bring it down to an everyday image you won’t forget: someone driving for months on a temporary donut spare tire, worn thin, hoping it never fails. That small story captures the psychology behind procrastination, risk denial, and why “knowing” you should prepare is not the same as accepting reality and acting on it. If you’ve ever felt the weight of being the person who thinks ahead, we also talk about that burden and why it can become a quiet kind of strength. If this hits home, subscribe, share the show with a friend who needs a gentle wake-up call, and leave a quick review so more people can find practical, clear-headed preparedness.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailMost 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 build quickly, affordably, and actually use.We’re continuing the Building Your Ark series with the food pillar, breaking down three practical methods that fit different budgets and situations. First is the no-cook approach for zero power and zero heat, built around shelf-stable canned proteins, beans, chili or stew, peanut butter, crackers, granola bars, and canned fruit and vegetables. We also call out the one tool that turns stored food into edible meals: a good manual can opener. Next is the camp stove method, where boiling water unlocks inexpensive staples like dried beans and rice, gives you hot meals that boost morale, and expands your options with simple mixes like tuna rice bowls or chili over rice.Then we talk about the freeze-dried emergency food bucket option, why it’s the ultimate compact grab-and-go choice, and what to watch for with portions and leftovers when refrigeration isn’t available. We wrap with a practical home tip for rotating bread in your freezer, plus a reminder about food safety thresholds during outages so your emergency plan doesn’t create a new problem.If you want a simple SHTF food plan you can scale from one week to two weeks to a month, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 Mr. Rogers as they roll into the outskirts of Johnson City, searching for one simple thing that now feels impossible: a safe place to sleep.  Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 something bigger and uglier: societal decay happening in real time.I talk through the headlines and personal reactions that pushed me into a full rant, including public attacks, “teen takeover” chaos, and the way mainstream narratives can twist facts to inflame division. Then I lay out what I see as the core drivers: consequences disappearing, violence becoming the default response to minor conflict, social media turning brutality into entertainment, parenting breaking down, and personal responsibility dying in the home, at school, and in the courtroom. If you care about personal safety, situational awareness, and practical preparedness, you’ll recognize how these forces change your day-to-day risk.From there, we get honest about what to do when society won’t fix itself. For me, that means shifting toward self-reliance and building peace on purpose: fewer points of friction, stronger boundaries, and a realistic plan that might include land, distance, and living more off-grid. I call it building my arc not to stop the flood, but to get out of its way.If this resonates, subscribe for more Common Sense Practical Prepper, share this with someone who’s been feeling the same pressure, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailSecurity is the prep topic most people avoid until they have to face it, and that’s exactly why we’re tackling it head-on. We’re continuing the Build Your Ark series with a practical, layered plan for protection that doesn’t require turning your home into a fortress or your life into a constant state of fear.We walk through “rings of protection,” starting with situational awareness as your best defense. From there we get into perimeter defense that actually works: motion sensor lights, simple landscaping choices, solid deadbolts, and low-cost upgrades that buy you time. We also break down why deterrence matters by comparing home hardening to “The Club” on a car: most threats are looking for the easiest target, and small frictions often make them move on.Then we go deeper on home security cameras and what to look for in a real-world setup: night vision, motion alerts, two-way audio, weatherproofing, and the critical choice between cloud storage and local storage when the internet goes down. We also talk about camera placement and why local laws and privacy rules matter more than most people realize.Finally, we cover the inner ring: home defense planning, what to communicate during a 911 call, why you should describe yourself to dispatch, and the legal considerations around self-defense and castle doctrine. We close with mindset and community, plus a challenge to take one concrete step this week to strengthen your security. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can build a safer, calmer preparedness plan.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailYou can feel it from the first line: this isn’t a normal morning. We’re with Jack in total darkness as he wakes up on the ridge, hears the wood stove crackle, and realizes there’s no more time to stall. Dylan’s crew is coming, and whatever happens next, the off-grid cabin can’t be a prize they get to keep.We talk through the brutal logic of leaving a survival shelter behind and why Jack chooses resource denial over wishful thinking. If you’re into survival fiction, prepping scenarios, off-grid living, grid-down barter, and the hard choices that come with bugging out, this chapter hits deep. Subscribe for the next part, share this with a friend who loves post-apocalyptic thrillers, and leave a review telling us what you’d do at that checkpoint.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailIf you had to stay home for seven days with no reliable tap water, would you feel prepared or trapped? We start our new Build Your Ark series with the most urgent “tenant” of preparedness: water. I lay out a realistic plan for building a solid one-week supply, why that one week buys you time and clear thinking, and how to calculate the minimum you need (plus the buffers that keep “minimum” from turning into painful rationing).From there, we get into the unglamorous details that actually keep water safe: rotating your stock every six to twelve months, treating larger containers with unscented bleach, storing water out of direct sunlight, and keeping containers off concrete to avoid contamination risks. We also talk redundancy, because a single leak, freeze, or accident should not wipe out your entire emergency water storage plan.We then move into water containers and water purification. We compare practical options like five-gallon jugs, 55-gallon blue barrels, and IBC totes, including what to watch for when buying used. On purification, we cover boiling, bleach, gravity and bottle-style filters, UV pens, and chemical tablets, with a strong emphasis on having at least two methods so you are not stuck when something fails. Finally, we walk through rainwater harvesting, basic rain barrel setups, maintenance, and the reality that local laws can affect what you can do.If you find value here, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can build a calmer, smarter one-week plan.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe moment you realize you have to leave your own home is never loud, it’s heavy. Jack wakes to birds, squirrels, and the familiar cluck of his chickens, but his gut already knows what his mind is trying to avoid: the people he crossed now know exactly where he lives, and the next visit won’t be a small one. From the ridge above the valley, the view turns into a threat assessment, and the word “bug out” stops being theory and becomes a deadline.If you care about realistic bug out decisions, off-grid security, ham radio basics, and the psychology of leaving home, this chapter hits close. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who thinks prepping is just stuff, and leave a review telling us what you would take when tomorrow changes everything.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailFive minutes. That’s the whole problem and the whole plan. When a wildfire jumps a ridge, a storm knocks out power, or civil unrest makes your area unsafe, you don’t get an hour to pack. You get a short window and whatever you grab is what you live with for the next stretch of chaos. I walk through a quick but realistic evacuation drill and share the seven items I would take if I had to bug out immediately. We start with the basics that make an evacuation actually possible: a bug out bag staged near the door and a get home bag already in the vehicle. From there we get into priorities that people argue about but rarely plan clearly for, including firearms and loaded magazines for security, and the car keys that turn a good plan into real mobility. Then we hit what might be the most overlooked piece of emergency preparedness: a waterproof thumb drive loaded with critical documents like IDs, wills, medical directives, insurance info, and even family photos to help with identification and reunification if your group gets separated. I also explain my thinking on password protection and why convenience can matter in a true medical emergency. Finally, we cover practical “systems are down” items: cash in small bills when ATMs and card readers fail, silver rounds as an optional barter tool, a quick grab gallon of water as a buffer, and medication so you’re not hunting through a cabinet while pharmacies are closed or overwhelmed. I also talk about how your bug out checklist should change if you live in an apartment, a high-rise, or a dense city without a vehicle. If you want a clear, actionable bug out plan you can execute under stress, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell me: what would you add to the seven-item list?https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailTrust is a survival skill, and it is getting harder to practice. After years of changing COVID guidance and nonstop breaking news, a lot of us are stuck in a dangerous place: we either believe everything we hear or we reject it all on instinct. I talk through a more useful option for preppers and regular people alike, one built on critical thinking, multiple sources, and a few simple questions that cut through fear fast.We dig into the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and why the scariest headlines often miss the most important detail: how a disease actually spreads. I explain what makes Ebola hard to catch in everyday settings, why the average person in the United States has minimal risk, and how online rumors can turn travel or paperwork issues into full-blown panic. The goal is not to dismiss serious events, but to place them in the right context so you can make clear decisions.Then we shift to hantavirus, including why a cruise ship cluster gets attention and what most people misunderstand about exposure. We talk about the Andes strain, the reality that hantavirus is rare, and the most common risk scenario: breathing in dust contaminated by rodent urine or droppings while cleaning sheds, barns, or cabins. From there, we get practical with preparedness basics like stocking over-the-counter medications, staying ahead on prescriptions, and considering legitimate emergency medication options.Finally, I connect health risk to everyday safety, from a shooting near the White House to sudden street chaos that can put you in the wrong place at the wrong time. We close with the balance I aim for: vigilance without slipping into hypervigilance. If this helped you think more clearly, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people find it.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe quiet after a gunshot can be louder than the shot itself. Jack drags himself back into the cabin with aching shoulders, dirt under his nails, and Mr. Rogers at his side, but the ridge doesn’t feel safe anymore. The memory of the tripwire, the split-second decision, and the body hitting the ground keeps looping until one question drowns out the rest: what happens when Dylan comes back with more men and more anger? That’s when he makes a different kind of survival move and powers up the ham radio, calling into the static for any sign of life.If you’ve ever wondered when to bug in, when to bug out, and how information can be as valuable as ammo, this chapter is for you. Subscribe for the next part, share this with a friend who thinks preparedness is only about gear, and leave a review telling us what you’d do: stay and fight for what you built, or disappear into the dark?Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA prepping podcast doesn’t always need a full lesson plan sometimes it needs timely updates, straight talk, and a reminder of what actually matters. Keith shares a quick set of announcements, starting with a heads up for anyone building long term food storage: a current Augason Farms sale that can cut costs on #10 cans, plus an extra discount code mentioned on the show. If you’ve been trying to stock freeze dried food without wrecking your budget, this is the kind of practical, tactical info that helps you move from “someday” to an organized pantry.Next, we talk community and momentum. Thanks to listeners who subscribe, review, and share, the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast is climbing the education how to charts in multiple countries, with strong month over month download growth. Keith breaks down the numbers and offers a genuine thank you, then gives a quick update on the Lone Man on the Ridge series and how it’s performing so far. There’s also a reminder about Prepper Camp 2026 on August 14th through 16th and a link to a new video for anyone thinking about going.The episode closes with something bigger than gear and discounts: a Memorial Day reflection. Keith explains the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, touches on the holiday’s roots, and asks us to take a moment to honor those who died in service. If you value self reliance, freedom, and the ability to speak your mind, this reminder hits home.Subscribe for more practical preparedness, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Prepper Camp VideoAugason Farms AffiliateAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThey hike up the mountain in the dark because pride feels cheaper than patience, and Dylan is done feeling humiliated. With his arm strapped up and anger driving every step, he brings Mike and Travis to take Jack’s cabin, convinced a lone man can be overwhelmed and stripped of his supplies. What they don’t factor in is preparation: a wary dog, a reinforced observation point, and a defender who knows the terrain better than they ever will.If you’re into survival stories, wilderness security, and tense, character-driven audio fiction, listen now, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What would you have done after that last warning?Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA stocked pantry feels comforting, but what happens when the situation demands more than supplies? I dig into the real difference between prepping and self-reliance and why the best preparedness plan blends both. Prepping is the food, water, gear, and resources you store ahead of time. Self-reliance is the skill to use those resources well, adapt fast, and solve problems when the plan gets messy.I talk through how this shift played out in my own life, from early “Walmart flats” of canned food and bottled water to bigger steps like 55-gallon water barrels, freeze drying, canning, and getting more serious about growing food in the garden. Along the way, I explain why situational awareness matters even if you’ve never stored a single can, because it’s a readiness skill you use every day.You’ll also hear a quick real-world first aid story that exposed a gap between what I owned and what I could actually access when I needed it, plus how I corrected it with a simple, practical fix. Then I share a list of prepper expos, homesteading conferences, and self-reliance events that can help you build hands-on skills, see gear in person, and meet people who are serious about living prepared.If you’re ready to move beyond collecting stuff and toward becoming more capable, hit play, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailYour home can feel like a fortress right up until someone else learns where it is. We follow Jack through a gray, misty morning on the ridge as the reality sets in. What used to be quiet off-grid living now looks like a prize to desperate people, and Jack refuses to sit still and hope for the best. If you’re hooked on survival fiction, homestead defense, emergency preparedness, and the psychology of fear, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the story.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailFear sells, but it also burns people out. We got a mailbag question that cuts straight to the point: why would a preparedness show choose calm, practical guidance when the internet rewards doom, drama, and “you’re not ready” headlines? We talk honestly about what fear-based prepping content does to your mindset, why it can make you more anxious instead of more capable, and how we try to keep this show focused on real-world emergency preparedness you can actually use.We also get into what “no BS” prepping looks like in day-to-day life. Instead of chasing constant breaking news and worst-case scenarios, we focus on the boring stuff that works: planning for storms, job loss, a rough economy, hyperinflation, and supply chain hiccups. I also explain why I don’t spend much time on gear reviews, because you can find a hundred takes on the latest gadget, but far fewer people will help you build dependable habits and clear decision-making.Then we shift to Prepper Camp 2026: why I’m speaking, what I’m teaching (run, hide, fight), and what I’m looking forward to at the new venue. If you’re thinking about going, we cover the early pricing window, the on-site lodging options, and the discount code for overnight accommodations. If this show helps you stay steady and get better prepared, subscribe, share it with a friend, and drop a review so more practical-minded people can find us.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe moment Jack turns the key and hears that truck come to life, the ridge stops being a refuge and becomes a vantage point he can no longer afford. He has questions he cannot answer from a cabin window, so he heads down the logging road with Mr. Rogers beside him, trading solitude for the raw uncertainty of other people. If you love post apocalyptic fiction podcasts and survival storytelling that stays grounded in practical detail, this chapter is where the world gets bigger and more dangerous. Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailFeeling prepared is easy. Being prepared when your heart rate spikes, your hands shake, and the plan collides with reality is something else entirely. We get real about the difference between confidence and competence, and why “hope” is not a strategy when you’re responsible for protecting and providing for your family.We start with a simple truth from years of hands-on experience: you can be strong in one area and dangerously weak in another. Owning firearms, food storage, water, or a generator doesn’t automatically translate into emergency readiness. We talk through practical prepping tests that expose blind spots fast, like training under stress, practicing movement and exertion, and actually wearing your bug out bag or get home bag on a walk to see what breaks, rubs, or gets ignored.We also dig into overlooked essentials that matter in a real crisis: stocking bland foods for sickness, keeping electrolytes on hand, building true medical preparedness with first aid and Stop the Bleed skills, and practicing tourniquet use until it’s automatic. On the home front, we push family emergency preparedness beyond a written plan by making sure everyone knows where supplies are, how to shut off utilities, and how to run a simple drill before you’re forced to improvise in an SHTF moment.If you want practical, common-sense preparedness that goes beyond gear talk and into real-world capability, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs the push, and drop a review so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail Five weeks without a single clear signal can turn a quiet mountain cabin into a pressure cooker. Jack is used to solitude on his ridge, but the sky has gone empty, the distant glow of Asheville has vanished, and the radios that once anchored him to the outside world now spit nothing but static.  What’s missing is the one resource no prep list can replace: reliable information.  Subscribe, share the show with a friend who loves survival fiction, and leave a review so more listeners can find the series. Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA fight over a soft drink turns into a shooting, and it forces a question most people avoid: if some folks will go that far on an ordinary day, what happens when the power is out, the streets are tense, and police are overwhelmed? I don’t usually touch politics, but I do talk about reality, and the reality is that social friction and public aggression can spill into everyday life fast. This is a practical, common sense look at civil unrest preparedness for normal households who just want to keep their families safe. We walk through bugging in during unrest when you can’t safely leave home for 24, 48, or even 72 hours. I share straightforward home hardening steps like stronger deadbolts, reinforcing door frames, adding security film, and using motion lights. I also cover security cameras with an important reminder to check local laws and ordinances, especially if a camera view reaches beyond your property. For self-defense, I’m clear about one thing: whatever you choose, know the legal rules where you live before you buy or carry. From there we get into practical prepping: keeping a get home bag or go bag in your vehicle, having small-scale solar power for short outages, and using light discipline so you don’t advertise supplies when neighbors are dark. I push past the usual 72-hour kit mindset and argue for a one-week to 10-day kit, including realistic water storage. Finally, we hit the prep most people skip: mental preparedness and family readiness, including a smart way to involve kids without scaring them. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend, and drop a review so more people can prep with a clear head.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA dog growls in the darkness. Voices rise from the creek below. For the first time in five years, Jack’s quiet life on the ridge is about to be broken.This is Episode One of The Lone Man on the Ridge — a new survival fiction series set in the mountains above Asheville, North Carolina.No hero fantasy. Just one man, his dog, and the hard choices that come when the world falls apart.Subscribe, share the show with a friend who loves survival fiction, and leave a review so more listeners can find the series.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe moment the power drops, your “money” can turn into a useless piece of plastic. Card readers fail. ATMs go dark. Mobile payments time out. And suddenly the most modern wallet on earth can’t buy a case of water. After celebrating a huge milestone for the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast, we get brutally practical about a prep that isn’t sexy but wins in the real world: keeping cash on hand.We walk through why cash is king in a grid-down scenario, whether you carry US dollars, euros, pounds, yen, or any other currency. I explain why small bills matter more than big ones, how the change problem can stop a purchase cold, and why “I’ll just hit the ATM” is a plan that collapses fast during a natural disaster, major power outage, or cyber attack. We also talk about real-life constraints: prepping within your means, building a stash slowly, and not putting yourself in the poorhouse to feel prepared.From storage and OPSEC to smart redundancy, we cover where cash belongs (a small fireproof safe with critical documents) and why you should keep smaller amounts in your vehicle, bug out bag, and get home bag. I also share a quick update on a new fictional survival series I’m writing, The Lone Man on the Ridge, for listeners who like preparedness with a story edge.If this helped you think through your emergency cash plan, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailYou can do everything “right” and still get blindsided by a stranger in broad daylight. That’s the unsettling thread running through this conversation, and it’s why we’re reframing preparedness away from fantasy disasters and toward the risks that actually show up in normal life: robbery, assault, random attacks, and public-space violence that can happen in any neighborhood. From my perspective as a long-time police officer, I share why the world feels different than it did 10 or 20 years ago. We talk through what I see as major drivers: a catch-and-release mindset that puts repeat offenders back on the street fast, a rise in untreated mental health issues, and a fentanyl and meth drug epidemic that makes some encounters more volatile and unpredictable. I also point to the growing number of people who act like consequences don’t exist, whether that’s individual violence or group chaos done for attention online. Then we get practical. I lay out simple, repeatable personal safety habits that improve your odds immediately: situational awareness, staying off your phone when you need your senses, walking with purpose, and having a quick plan when someone approaches aggressively. We also cover everyday carry options like a flashlight or pepper spray and the importance of checking local laws before you carry anything for self-defense. If this hits home, subscribe for more common-sense preparedness, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people find it. What’s one safety habit you want to build starting today?https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to ruin a solid preparedness plan is to ignore the gross basics. When the grid is up, we barely notice sanitation systems doing the hard work for us. When the power drops or a hurricane, supply chain disruption, or long outage hits, toilets may stop flushing, trash starts stacking, and tap water can become riskier by the day. I’m Keith, and I’m taking our back-to-basics series into the part nobody loves talking about: emergency sanitation and personal hygiene that actually works.We dig into why poor sanitation historically killed more people than wars, including the real-world lesson of cholera outbreaks and how clean water and sewer systems changed everything. Then we get practical with a simple off-grid hygiene setup: the five-gallon bucket toilet lined with contractor bags, plus odor and moisture control using common items like kitty litter or sawdust. From there we cover handwashing as the real “gold standard,” how to plan water use around a two-gallons-per-person-per-day target, and why rotating supplies like baby wipes and hand sanitizer matters more than most people think.We also talk laundry without electricity, smart trash and waste management, and the real survival cost of sickness: one preventable stomach bug can pull multiple people away from critical tasks and burn through meds you may not have. We wrap with a listener water tip about freezing containers for ice blocks and a reminder that garden water is a separate problem worth solving with rain barrels.Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s building their first kit, and leave a review or comment so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailIf your “water plan” is crossing your fingers and trusting the city line, we made this one for you. I’m walking through a back-to-basics emergency water setup that doesn’t require pricey pumps, gravity systems, or a $300 filter. Just real-world water storage and water purification you can start today with simple supplies from the grocery store.We break down how much to store per person per day, why I prefer aiming higher than the standard one-gallon guideline when space allows, and how bottled water can cover drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene for short outages. We also talk honestly about microplastics: if you want to rotate faster, do it, but in an SHTF moment the priority is staying hydrated and functional.From there, we step up into larger containers like one-gallon jugs and 2.5-gallon jugs, how to label dates so rotation stays easy, and what to consider if you want serious home water storage using food-grade 55-gallon blue barrels. I share the practical storage rules that matter most, including keeping barrels away from chemicals, limiting light, and why you shouldn’t place plastic water barrels directly on a concrete garage floor.Finally, we get into emergency water treatment with unscented household bleach, the basic wait time, and what to do when water is cloudy. I also touch on steramine tablets for sanitizing and why bleach remains the safer default for treating drinking water. If you found this useful, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find straightforward preparedness advice.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailYour pantry doesn’t need to look like a bunker to get you through real-world problems. We’re going back to basics and building a simple “food buffer” with normal grocery store food: the kind you can buy this week, store for a long time, and actually want to eat when you’re tired, stressed, or the lights are out.I walk through a starter list of cheap, shelf-stable staples that make real meals: rice, pasta, oats, beans and lentils, plus easy protein like peanut butter and canned tuna or chicken in water. We talk about rounding things out with canned vegetables and fruit, why honey and salt are two smart forever foods, and how small upgrades in flavor and calories can make a big difference when you’re living out of the pantry. I also share practical guidance on cooking fats, including why opened oil can go rancid, why smaller bottles often beat a giant sale jug, and why options like ghee can be surprisingly useful for long-term pantry cooking.Storage and rotation matter more than fancy gear. We compare Ziploc bags and mason jars, why cool and dark storage helps, and how first in, first out rotation keeps your emergency food supply fresh and prevents waste. I give you a simple one-week menu built from the buffer pantry, then zoom in on the most common scenario that makes this useful: a short power outage. We cover easy no-panic meals, cooking with a camp stove or butane stove, what’s ready to eat cold, and the key food safety reminder about 40°F when the fridge starts warming up. We also talk morale, because warm food and a few comfort snacks can keep the whole household steadier.If you want a budget-friendly pantry prep plan you can start on your next grocery run, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find practical preparedness.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailTSA screeners working without pay isn’t just a headline, it changes the real safety and stress level of flying. When staffing drops and security lanes close, airports turn into choke points where five, six, even eight hour waits become normal, and that kind of crowding creates risks most travelers never think about. I share what I’m seeing, what the news is missing, and why the TSA funding shutdown is the kind of everyday disruption preppers should treat as a serious warning sign. We dig into where the TSA came from after 9-11, why rapid hiring and brutal turnover still matter today, and what happens when morale and staffing collapse at scale. I also talk about ICE stepping in to help with line management, and a point Sarah Adams raised that hit me hard: long airport lines can become soft targets. That’s not fearmongering, it’s realistic situational awareness in a public space that was never designed to hold thousands of stressed people for hours. Then I get personal with travel stories from flying right after the 2009 underwear bomber incident and what “extra security” actually looked like in practice. I compare it with Glasgow’s layered approach, including multiple checkpoints and a deep inspection of my camera gear and boots, plus a look at air marshals, hiring standards, and why frangible rounds matter on an aircraft. I even share my Newark “toothpaste is a liquid” lesson and how a smart comment can buy you a secondary screening. If you’re flying soon, I close with simple travel preparedness steps: food, water, meds, chargers, bathroom planning, and time buffers that keep a bad day from turning into a disaster. Subscribe, share this with a frequent flyer, and leave a review so more people can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA conflict thousands of miles away can still reach straight into your wallet, and the Straits of Hormuz is one of the fastest ways it happens. I break down the latest developments that changed in just 24 hours, including the strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub and why even partial LNG disruption can rattle countries that depend on imported natural gas.We also clear up a question I got from listeners: why would shipping insurance rise for routes that are nowhere near the war zone? I explain how marine insurance and fleet-wide risk pricing works, why those costs get distributed, and how that turns into higher freight rates, higher diesel costs, and higher prices on everyday goods. Then we look at the knock-on effects as ship traffic slows through the Strait of Hormuz, lawmakers float the idea of a “safe passage” toll, and governments discuss escorting tankers.From there, I bring it home with practical preparedness advice you can use right now: taking pantry inventory, buying a little ahead on staples you actually eat, and filling up the gas tank before the next jump. I also touch on precious metals like silver, why prices can swing hard during uncertainty, and why none of this matters if you cannot sort real updates from misinformation online.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can find Common Sense Practical Prepper.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA single narrow stretch of water can hit your wallet harder than a dozen news cycles. We dig into the Strait of Hormuz and why heavily restricted marine traffic there can ripple through global oil markets, shipping lanes, and straight into everyday prices, from gas and diesel to bread, milk, and the basics you grab on a routine grocery run. Using real numbers and simple math, we connect what’s happening offshore to what you’ll feel at the checkout line. We also look at how fast costs can move when container freight rates spike and insurers add war risk surcharges. When shipping a box from Shanghai to Los Angeles jumps from roughly $1,800 to about $4,000 before fuel and insurance, the price increase doesn’t vanish. It gets passed along, sometimes all the way to a $15.50 item turning into a $22 item. And when buyers cancel contracts because the new costs no longer make sense, you’re not just facing inflation, you may be facing shortages in electronics, spare parts, and other imported goods. From there, we get practical. We talk through calm, common-sense prepping: buying extra shelf-stable food like rice, beans, and oats, purchasing in bulk when you can, considering whether topping off fuel is worth it for your situation, and leaning on local sources to reduce exposure to global shipping shocks. If you want a clear, non-hysterical guide to supply chain disruption, energy prices, and how to protect your household budget, hit play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a quick review.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailVirginia gun owners are staring at a calendar for a reason. With SB 749 sitting on the governor’s desk and a July 1, 2026 effective date, we walk through what the proposed Virginia “assault firearms” ban actually does, what it leaves alone, and where people get tripped up when they rely on headlines instead of details.We break down the feature-based definition that can capture many AR-15 style rifles, then zoom in on the real-world rules: no new importing, selling, manufacturing, purchasing, or transferring of qualifying firearms after the deadline. We also cover why the grandfather clause matters for current owners, what it means for transport and use, and the narrow pathways that still exist for inheritance and certain family transfers. On the magazine side, we talk through the over-15-round restriction and how penalties can stack when a rifle and a magazine become separate violations.Since this is a prepping podcast, we keep it practical: what “stock up early” really means, how to avoid panic buying, why training and marksmanship outlast any single law, and how safe storage plus clear documentation can protect your family later. We also discuss alternatives that may stay untouched, along with the likelihood of immediate lawsuits, injunction requests, and a long court fight that could stretch for years.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share the episode with a friend in Virginia, and leave a review so more prepared-minded listeners can find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA story can be false and still feel true when it hits your emotions first. I talk through a rapid set of breaking events, starting with the Gracie Mansion arrests where homemade explosive devices and TATP residue point to a real terrorism threat even though one device did not detonate. The bigger issue is how fast the narrative hardens when early labels like “suspicious device” or a tone-deaf headline soften what actually happened. If you care about situational awareness, this is a reminder to verify early and stay flexible as facts change.From there, the conversation shifts to practical preparedness you can act on today. With multiple same-day incidents under terrorism investigation, I explain why “Run, Hide, Fight” and Stop The Bleed training are not internet hype but real-world life-saving skills. We get concrete about first aid preparedness: tourniquets, wound packing, and why being ready to treat bleeding matters just as much as staying alert.I also touch on energy insecurity and how geopolitical risk near the Strait of Hormuz can spike oil prices and raise gas costs even when the United States produces most of what it uses. The goal is not panic, it’s planning: keep your tank topped off when you can and build small buffers that reduce stress when headlines turn.The final takeaway is digital resilience. Misinformation and disinformation can drain your focus until you are “chasing shadows,” so I share why I’m stepping back from social media and how protecting your time is part of preparedness. If this helped you think clearer, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can prep with common sense.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the real value of prepping isn’t gear or drama, but peace of mind when small crises stack up? We kick off with a spring reset and a candid question: is all the time, money, and effort we put into being ready actually worth it? Then we put that doubt under a microscope, drawing fresh lessons from two very different watches and a week of confusing headlines.First, we unpack American Apocalypse, a tight, indie post-apocalyptic film that skips the cause of collapse and zeroes in on choices that matter. Light and smoke discipline. Keeping a low profile. The risky calculus of helping a stranger with a story that might be true. It’s not about fantasy scenarios; it’s about friction points you could face even in a prolonged outage or neighborhood unrest. The film’s hard ending drives home a quiet truth: resilience is built on small, layered decisions, not one grand gesture.We trade cinematic tension for real skills with Finding Nowhere, a British Columbia series where a seasoned outdoorsman mentors his city cousin. No caricatures here—just humility, rifle safety, ice fishing, remote living, and a deep respect for the animals and landscapes that feed us. It’s a reminder that capability grows by doing, reflecting, and sharing. Gear helps, but mindset, ethics, and repetition do the heavy lifting.Then we turn to the noise online. A diverted Southwest flight labeled a bomb threat, a chaotic protest near Gracie Mansion, and viral posts that skip verification in favor of outrage. We peel back the claims and explain why getting multiple sources is a core survival skill. Bad info breeds bad reactions. Good info creates options and calm.Our takeaway is simple and strong: steady prepping still pays. A 20-minute pantry rotation each month, a clear water plan, backup power, and first aid transform uncertainty into manageable inconvenience. Maybe you’ll never face a dramatic collapse—great. But when blackouts, storms, or supply hiccups hit, you won’t be scrambling. You’ll be ready.If this resonates, follow along for practical steps you can start today. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s on the fence about prepping, and leave a review to help more people find calm in the chaos.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuSupport the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe headlines won’t slow down, but we can. This week, we unpack rapidly shifting reports around the Iran strikes and show how to turn global uncertainty into practical, local action. From rumors about a closed Strait of Hormuz to the real role insurers and naval escorts play in keeping oil moving, we track what’s confirmed, what’s probable, and what’s noise—then translate it into steps you can use to protect your time, budget, and peace of mind.We also get blunt about the fog of war: deepfakes, clipped videos, and the pressure to share “breaking” posts before facts land. You’ll hear a simple verification workflow for social media claims, how to label uncertainty in real time, and why patience beats panic when algorithms reward outrage. We dig into recent domestic incidents often miscast as sleeper-cell attacks, outlining how to stay vigilant without swallowing speculation. If you carry legally, we talk training and legal context; if you don’t or can’t, we share layered safety habits that work anywhere: exits, rally points, communications, and situational awareness that doesn’t wreck your day.Finally, we demystify what happens after police use of force: administrative leave, evidence handling, internal reviews, and grand jury steps. Knowing the process keeps you from being yanked around by hot takes and helps you plan for slower, verified information during high-stress events. By the end, you’ll have a tighter news intake checklist, a smarter fuel and supply plan for energy shocks, and a calmer approach to fast-moving crises.If this helped you cut through the noise, tap follow, share it with a friend who doomscrolls, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your support expands our reach and keeps practical, level-headed prep at the center of the conversation.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailPropane Adapter- https://tinyurl.com/sak4u678Thermal Camera- https://tinyurl.com/5djj4kbrA nor’easter dumped inches by the hour up north, and it sparked a flood of listener questions about practical preparedness. We took the hint and opened the mailbag, digging into what really saves money, reduces risk, and keeps dinner on the table when the grid blinks.First up: propane without the sticker shock. We compare one‑pound canisters to 20‑pound tanks, explain safe extension hose setups, and walk through refilling methods for those compact bottles—plus the gauges, over‑pressure valves, and simple precautions that make it low‑drama and high‑value. Then we shift indoors with a smart win for home heating: a thermal camera that clips to your phone, revealing drafty windows, leaky outlets, and insulation gaps so you can target fixes and burn less fuel all winter.Cooking off-grid doesn’t have to be smoky guesswork. We break down rocket stoves that sip twigs for fast, focused heat, the steady reliability of charcoal cookers, and why operational security matters when flames and food smells carry across the neighborhood. We also tackle one of the toughest challenges: getting a skeptical partner on board. The strategy is simple and kind—frame prepping as insurance, start with tiny, visible wins like a water filter or an extra pack of chicken for the freezer, and let everyday convenience prove the point.We wrap with big news: we’re teaching Run Hide Fight at Prepper Camp 2026 in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The schedule repeats across days so you can plan around other classes, and tickets are easier on the wallet when you don’t wait. If you value common‑sense preparedness—smarter fuel choices, tighter homes, and calm, repeatable habits—you’ll feel right at home here.Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, share with a friend who grills, and leave a quick review to help more people find practical prepping that actually works.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuSupport the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe small stuff is shouting at us. Slippers at the gate, glazed eyes at work, AirPods at the checkout—comfort has become a uniform, and apathy a reflex. We trace how that shift took hold after remote school and low‑stakes routines, and why it’s more than a style complaint: it’s a warning light for resilience. When people stop showing up with pride and attention, communities lose the quiet strengths that hold them together when things go sideways.We open with surprising global listener shoutouts, including downloads from Iran, and talk through recent reporting on Starlink access and protest dynamics. From there, we connect headlines to habits, mapping how the “I don’t care” mindset shows up in everyday places and bleeds into bigger issues—like trading facts for optics and mistaking a viral stance for real impact. A story from Keith’s patrol days drives home a hard truth about accountability: you can’t fix fifteen years of drift in fifteen minutes, and you can’t outsource grit to institutions that are afraid to set standards.The prepping angle is simple and sobering. In a grid‑down scenario, pajamas won’t cook dinner and a feed won’t keep watch. People who practice attention, boundaries, and discipline become assets; those trained by endless comfort become liabilities or fuel for chaos. We share practical ways to rebuild backbone now—critical thinking over clips, respectful public norms, small home drills, and family boundaries that turn teens into teammates. If you want more security, start with standards. Gear helps, but mindset leads.If this hit a nerve—or lit a fire—tap follow, share it with a friend who loves real talk, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us. Where do you see the “I don’t care” mindset most, and what’s one habit you’ll tighten this week?https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailPrice shocks don’t happen in a vacuum. When silver sprints to $115 and slides back to the 70s, there’s a story under the chart—one that starts with spot and premiums at your local coin shop and stretches through rate signals, dollar strength, tariffs, and geopolitics. We walk through a real purchase at the counter, why $2 to $5 over spot can be fair, and how online “deals” can disappear once taxes, high premiums, and weeks-long delivery windows hit the cart.From there, we connect the macro dots. A potential shift at the Fed can loosen credit, push more dollars into the system, and nudge hard assets higher—unless hot jobs data props up the dollar and cools the move. Tariffs add friction to trade and can fuel inflation fears, yet they also trigger defensive buying from nations that want insurance outside the banking system. Meanwhile, industrial demand is no sideshow: EVs, solar, and electronics quietly soak up silver, tying today’s price to tomorrow’s manufacturing cycle.We also tackle the difference between exposure and ownership. Paper metals and unallocated accounts can track price until too many hands ask for bars at once. Physical rounds, bought locally, settle the question in seconds: you can sell back for cash, even on a volatile day. For preppers, that same round carries barter utility—fuel, staples, or generator time—priced by what neighbors value, not what a screen says. If you’re abroad, VAT and import rules change the break-even math, making patience and a wider target range essential.If you’re weighing a hedge against policy mistakes, a store of value outside the rails, or a practical trade on macro trends, this walkthrough gives you a clear, grounded map. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s eyeing their first ounce, and leave a review to tell us where you think silver goes next.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens to our judgment when the feed decides our urgency? Keith takes us from cardboard fort summers and rotary phones to today’s algorithm-driven protests to show how growing up offline hardwired real self-reliance—and why that wiring still matters when the grid blinks. This is a story about quiet as a training ground, patience as a superpower, and the practical skills that turn anxiety into action when convenience disappears.We revisit a free-range childhood where the streetlights were curfew, neighbors had their own tools, and learning meant skinned knuckles, not autoplay tutorials. Keith walks through the small mechanics of independence—changing a tire, fixing a tube, making plans without a text—and contrasts them with the speed and certainty of modern social media. He digs into how walkouts can scale in minutes, how influencers and celebrity takes manufacture outrage, and why it’s so easy to mistake viral for true when incentives reward heat over clarity. The point isn’t to bash technology; it’s to right-size it, so tools remain tools and we don’t become them.You’ll hear practical ways to reclaim your attention and build a preparedness mindset: run no-phone drills, cook from pantry staples, navigate without apps, and practice one hands-on repair before you search a video. Keith also makes the case for family rhythms—shared meals, early mornings, focused work—as the quiet engine of grit. If the phone goes dark or systems wobble, the person who can think clearly, fix simply, and wait patiently becomes the anchor others seek.If this resonates, share it with a friend who could use a nudge toward fewer crutches and more capability. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one unplugged habit you’re committing to this week?https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 and turned frustration into a blueprint for resilience. From window drafts that felt like open sashes to the moment an axe, not a shovel, finally cracked the ice, we share the simple fixes and smarter upgrades that kept the heat in and the bills down.We zoom out to the grid that’s supposed to keep us warm and ask hard questions about capacity, reliability, and the growing power appetite of data centers. Cities love the jobs and tax base, but the electrical truth is messy: massive new loads on an aging network, and policies that increasingly require facilities to drop off the grid during brownouts so neighborhoods keep the lights on. It’s a practical look at infrastructure, not a rant—how underground lines saved parts of the Outer Banks, why Nashville struggled for days, and what that means for your home plan when storms stack up.Back at the house, we map out a layered approach: low-cost weatherstripping and window film that pay off immediately, safe use of propane heaters as a bridge, and longer-term upgrades like pellet stoves and crawl space encapsulation to stabilize temperature and humidity. We talk through stocking strategies before shelves go bare, the real limits of heat pumps in deep cold, and how to turn a harsh winter into a dry run that exposes gaps without becoming a crisis.If you want a practical, no-drama guide to staying warm, cutting waste, and planning around a fragile grid, this conversation is your field manual. Subscribe for more common-sense prepping, share this with a friend who’s freezing right now, and leave a review to tell us the one winter fix you swear by.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailPBN 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 calm when tempers run hot. We talk about the little miss that becomes a big headache—letting a propane tank drift to 40 percent right before delivery schedules jam up—and the simple systems that keep you out of the panic queue. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn “I should’ve checked that” into a habit you won’t break, this is your playbook.From there, we face a tougher prep: human volatility. We unpack disturbing videos of medical professionals advocating harm and ask a practical question—how do you protect yourself when authority and emotion collide? The answers aren’t flashy. Strip politics out of asymmetric situations. Choose routes that bypass flashpoints. Keep your car kit simple and ready: water, calories, gloves, thermal layer, eye protection, and a charged power bank. When protests clog a city grid, patience, planning, and quiet exits beat bravado every time.Amid the noise, community proves its worth. We share how the show’s growth came from listeners, not “growth hacks,” and how real preparedness grows the same way—one honest connection at a time. Build small circles. Offer help before you need it. Share principles, not inventories. And when the forecast wobbles between blizzard and blue sky, use it as a stress test for your routines: fuel checks, safe space heating, room consolidation, and pipe protection. Prepping isn’t about fear; it’s about removing avoidable surprises so you can live more freely, even when the world gets loud.If this resonates, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share the episode with one friend who needs a nudge to check their fuel and tighten their winter plan. Your support keeps this community strong and growing.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailPBN 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 outages that tested patience and planning. We walk through what actually happened across Central Virginia and the Southeast, what the outage data says about restoration timelines, and how to make better day-to-day choices when the forecast swings and the mercury drops. No drama—just clear takeaways you can use to keep your home warm, your food safe, and your family steady.We break down why some interstates were dry while neighborhoods stayed dicey, why heat pumps falter in single-digit temps, and how a pellet or wood-burning insert can take pressure off your HVAC. You’ll hear the simple upgrades that paid off fast—like wireless fridge and freezer thermometers to verify cooling and prevent food loss after a repair or replacement. We also talk soberly about winter safety culture: tragic sledding accidents, how nostalgia can cloud risk, and practical ways to keep fun in the snow without flirting with catastrophe.Alongside the storm postmortem, we touch on community and caution. Giveaways bring joy, but scammers listen too, so we share the exact rules for claiming a prize safely and the only email address that will reach out with codes. If you care about resilient living, this conversation centers on small, smart steps: consolidate trips, monitor outages with reliable sources, layer clothing and rooms, and plan for backup heat that actually moves warm air where you need it. If this helped you think differently about winter prep, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a plan before the next cold snap, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailGuest 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 a practical, affordable game plan to keep your home warm, your pipes intact, and your food safe when the grid goes quiet and the cold sets in.We start with the risk picture for Central Virginia and parts of the Plains—why ice is the real threat, how fast indoor temps can crash, and what matters most over the first 48 hours. From there, we map out a heat strategy that actually works: using a kerosene torpedo heater with proper ventilation to push warm air where it counts, closing foundation vents, insulating pipes, and staging blankets and layers. We also get specific about generator readiness—test starts, safe placement to reduce theft and fumes, CO shutoff considerations, and realistic watt budgeting for essentials like lighting and internet.Food and storage come next. A new full‑size fridge is great until the power blinks, so we lean on a 12‑volt compressor fridge, the natural cold outside for sealed bins on a shaded deck, and smart habits to keep a chest freezer cold as long as possible. We talk about the supply crunch already visible in propane lines and grocery aisles, and offer alternatives when stores are picked over. Communication ties it together: local emergency text alerts, satellite internet with a modest power draw, and clear, low‑bandwidth ways to stay connected with neighbors and get reliable updates without draining batteries.Along the way, we share notes from a recent guest spot on the Prepper Broadcasting Network, answer common winter prep questions, and keep the focus on simple steps that punch above their weight. If you’re staring down sleet, ice, and bitter cold, this walkthrough helps you act now—before the outage—so the next seven days feel controlled, not chaotic. If this helped, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this with a neighbor who could use a calm plan before the storm hits.Augason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 actually keeps a household safe: fuel, heat, water, food, and the discipline to stay off the roads while the city catches up.We start with the hard realities of central Virginia winter: limited snow removal, contractor-heavy plowing, and a driving culture that speeds up when traction goes down. From there, we dig into what changing models really tell us, why local meteorologists hedge, and how to read the National Weather Service guidance without getting spun by hype. Then we get practical. Fill every tank and stage at least 10 gallons per vehicle at home, top off propane, and grab those small cylinders before shelves empty. Build water reserves that support at least 72 hours, and stock pantry staples—beans, rice, soups, pasta, freeze-dried meals—so you’re not competing for the last loaf and carton.Heat is the centerpiece. We walk through zoning rooms with doors and heavy quilts, using south-facing windows for daytime warmth, and making backup heat safe with proper ventilation and detectors. Cooking stays simple with butane stoves, grills, and a Blackstone, all fueled up and used safely. We cover battery banks, flashlights, weather radios, and the balance between solar generators and gasoline units, including testing and exercising your generator before the storm. Outside, we flag the small details that matter: clearing around HVAC units, staging shovels, knowing when salt won’t melt, and laying down kitty litter for traction. If you keep backyard chickens, we talk windbreaks and when to bring them into the garage as temps plunge.The theme is calm readiness, not panic. Forecasts will tighten; preparation doesn’t need to wait. If this helped you think clearly about winterizing your routine, subscribe, share it with a neighbor who tends to panic-buy, and leave a quick review so others can find us. Then tell us: what’s your smartest cold-weather habit that more people should know?https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA 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 emptying your wallet. From raid‑the‑house finds to smart bargain buys, we map the exact steps to move from clutter to capability.We start by auditing what you already own: laces that secure loads, chopsticks that double as splints, whetstones that keep blades sharp, and tapes and glues that fix more than they claim. Then we lay out a compact essentials list—metric and imperial sockets, a 16‑ounce hammer, crosscut and hacksaw, utility knife with spare blades, needle‑nose pliers, adjustable wrench, pry bar, headlamp, tape measure, pocket level, and a multimeter for basic electrical and DIY solar work. You’ll hear why rechargeable lights still benefit from a stash of tested AA and AAA batteries, and how a mix of zip ties, paracord, and fastener assortments solves 80 percent of field repairs.Sourcing matters, so we share budget wins from discount tool stores, plus what to grab at yard sales, flea markets, boot sales, and estate sales where old‑school tools outlast modern throwaways. Organization transforms usability: a canvas tool roll keeps everything tight and visible, ammo cans protect bungees and zip ties, and magnetic trays stop screws from disappearing under your car. We also talk practice—learning your multimeter’s symbols, testing solar inputs, sharpening blades, and doing small fixes now so you’re calm when it counts.If you’ve been doomscrolling, this is your nudge to do something tangible. Build a capable kit for under $150, stash it next to your get‑home bag, and refine it with each season. Enjoy the show, then subscribe, leave a quick review, and share your must‑have tool or best budget find so we can feature it next time.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailApple Podcast Link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-sense-practical-prepper/id1644780654 Please leave a review, thanks!A hot meal can flip the mood of a hard day, especially when the lights are out and the weather is ugly. We’re diving into seven reliable ways to cook without electricity—what to use, when to use it, and how to stay safe while keeping a low profile. From the classic Coleman two-burner and simple butane stoves to propane grills, charcoal, and ultra-efficient rocket stoves, we break down the tradeoffs, fuel needs, and best use cases so you can make dinner happen under pressure.We also explore a quiet, low-signature option many folks overlook: thermal cooking with a heated stone “rock pot.” It’s slow, discreet, and fuel-stingy—perfect when you want to avoid broadcasting your supplies. You’ll hear practical guidance on ventilation, carbon monoxide risks, and OPSEC tactics like cracking the garage door, using a fan, and choosing recipes that won’t send aromas down the street. We share why quick-boil systems like Jetboil shine for morale drinks and water treatment, how to stock extra butane and propane tanks without breaking the bank, and which cookware stands up best to off-grid heat sources.By the end, you’ll have a simple plan to build a layered off-grid cooking kit: fast-boil for coffee and sterilization, a compact burner for daily meals, a grill or griddle for volume, and a thermal cooker to stretch fuel in long events. Pair those tools with smart ventilation and a little discretion, and you’ll keep your family fed, calm, and safer when storms or outages hit. If this helped you think through your next power outage, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—your note helps more people find practical prepping they can actually use.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailCities 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, practical steps—no panic, no posturing—so you can get home safely and protect your family when protests and police standdowns collide.We start by demystifying the big three everyone throws around: martial law, Posse Comitatus, and habeas corpus. Understanding who can do what—and who can’t—helps you predict the kind of response you’ll actually see on the street. From rare historical uses of martial law to the legal limits on the National Guard, we translate legal jargon into street-level implications you can act on. Then we move from concept to concrete: building three alternate routes, using offline maps, and adopting a half-tank fuel rule that buys you time and choices when the main roads lock up.Driving tactics can make or break your exit. We cover scanning several cars ahead, favoring the right lane for shoulder and exits, and leaving a full car-length gap as your emergency out. If traffic freezes, we explain how to secure the vehicle, crack windows to mitigate exhaust buildup, manage fuel, and keep kids calm with simple routines. When it’s smarter to abandon the car, a lean get-home bag—with water, calories, first aid, light, and real walking shoes—turns a risky gamble into a planned micro-evac. Back at home, we focus on low profile and high awareness: garage closed, lights on, cameras live, social feeds filtered, and zero “looky loo” behavior.Threaded through all of this is mindset. Preparedness isn’t a bunker fantasy; it’s calm communication, small daily habits, and knowing when to wait and when to move. If you want a realistic, street-smart framework for handling civil unrest—whether you’re stuck on the interstate or sheltering two blocks from the noise—this guide gives you the why and the how.If this helped, subscribe and share it with a friend who drives the same routes you do. Drop a rating and review to help others find the show, and tell us your best alternate-route tip—we might feature it next time.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan MailA 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 choices that keep small problems small when the lights go out and help is far away.We break down stubborn myths with clear, usable guidance. Butter on burns seals in heat and germs; skip it and use cool water, gentle cleansing, and loose sterile dressings. Snakebite suction and knife cuts don’t remove venom; immobilize, keep the limb below the heart, and seek medical care. Hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol can damage healing tissue when overused, so reach for clean water first and disinfect sparingly. From eyebrow lacerations that bleed like crazy to hard-to-bandage palms, we share calm, step-by-step approaches that reduce panic and conserve scarce supplies.Allergy readiness gets real: check EpiPen expirations, know when to use them, and add antihistamines when appropriate. We make the case for a pulse oximeter in every kit to spot dangerous drops in oxygen saturation during asthma or severe reactions. Shock care is practical and human: lay flat, legs up, warm blanket, steady talk, and grounding questions that pull focus back from the edge. We cover over-the-counter meds—ibuprofen for inflammation, acetaminophen for fever—and how to think about expiration dates, especially for liquids and creams. Most of all, we double down on hygiene: wash hands, use friction if soap is scarce, dry with something clean, and treat wounds early to stay ahead of infection.Ready to prep smarter, not louder? Hit follow, share this with someone who needs a clear first aid plan, and leave a review to help more practical preppers find us.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.