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September 1st, 2010 at 1:31 pm

Episode 107 – Handling yourself after a personal attack, Interview with Deputy Sheriff

 
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How to handle yourself after a personal attack is one of the most important survival skills you will learn. What to say to the Police afterwards can make you or break you. In this show, I interview a listener and also a Deputy Sheriff in Minnesota. He gives us his very good common sense perspective on handling yourself if you’re attacked or even a witness to a crime.

Highlights:

  • Why victims stories often change.
  • How to handles the police.
  • Non gun self defense weapons.
  • How to find good legal representation.
  • Why be the first to call 911?
  • Using recordings to your advantage.

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August 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Episode 106 – Modern Technology for Survival

 
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Modern technology can be a good asset for survival. Too often many preppers discount it stating that most technological devices are “unreliable.” In this episode I will try to bust that myth. I will concede the fact that you can’t rely 100% on technological devices to save your butt. However, there are common disasters that do not necessarily cause cell phone towers or satellites to go down. I did this entire podcast with my iphone to prove that there are a lot of creative ways to use technology now, before the STHF.

Highlights:

  • Using Facebook and Twitter as survival tools.
  • Using your camera phone and video function on your smartphone.
  • Ham Radios.
  • CB Radios.
  • Using your computer as a survival tool.
  • Using CD’s, flashdrives and DVD’s as survival tools.
  • Power inverters are simple emergency items that come in handy.
  • Text messaging as a survival tool.
  • Using your camera phone to record inventory.
  • Getting accident reports and weather reports using technology.
  • 11 iphone apps that could save your life.
  • Modern medical technology that saves lives.

There’s a good thread on our forum on this subject too. If you’re not a member, sign up!

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August 18th, 2010 at 1:00 am

Episode 105 – Apartment Survivalism, Interview with Frazer Kon

 
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Apartment survivalism is entirely possible and very realistic. Too many people think that because they don’t have a large homestead with a lot of rural property, that they cannot take steps to get prepared for common every day disasters. In this episode, I do an interview with Frazer Kon from our forum. He joins me from Canada and discussed what he’s done to prepare while living in a first floor apartment. A lot of what you will hear him say also applies to anyone and applies to living a more secure life right now!

Highlights:

  • Storing food in an apartment.
  • Storing water in an apartment.
  • Gardening.
  • Apartment security.
  • Financial planning for renters.
  • Preparing for power loss in apartments.
  • Modifying furniture to provide storage space.
  • Present day bartering example.
  • Having a plan.

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August 11th, 2010 at 7:30 am

Episode 104 – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

 
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Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach to deterring criminal behavior through environmental design. CPTED strategies rely upon the ability to influence offender decisions that precede criminal acts.  So in this episode, I get into detail as to what you an do to strengthen your resolve against criminal activity. CPTED was originally coined and formulated by criminologist C. Ray Jeffery. A more limited approach, termed defensible space, was developed concurrently by architect Oscar Newman. Both men built on the previous work of Elizabeth Wood, Jane Jacobs and Schlomo Angel.

Highlights:

  • The importance of a network of people in your neighborhood dedicated to security.
  • This is NOT a SHOW about GUNS!
  • Tips to keep the perimeter and your interior of your home safe.
  • Where to start.
  • A checklist for securing your property.’
  • How to form groups of like minded people.

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August 4th, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Episode 103 – How to start preparing and avoid “beginning prepper stress.”

 
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This podcast is one year old today! Thank you!

Whether you are a new prepper or experienced prepper, I think it’s safe to say that it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the task of getting ready for what may come. That’s why I’m convinced some people don’t do it. They want to, but it’s too overwhelming or they don’t know where to start. They also don’t want people to make fun of them so they don’t even try. Can you relate? Tune into this show for some tips on how to take it one step at a time. This show is inspired by an excellent blog post on The Survival Blog.

Highlights:

  • The social, political, and psychological themes encountered in TEOTWAWKI seems to make some people bristle, why?
  • The amount of information to be taken in, the sudden awareness of your vulnerability.
  • How to figure out “where to start?”
  • How to take it one step at a time.
  • How many preparations is enough?
  • Home Security Tips.
  • Why physical fitness should not be neglected.
  • Audio soundbite from Austin Adventure Boot Camp.

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July 26th, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Episode 102 – Global Inflation, Doctor Prepper Show, More on Bartering and Negotiation

 
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Inflation is a huge issue and it’s not discussed nearly enough. Survivalists are often so worried about natural disasters, apocalyptic events and TEOTWAWKI that money and investments are sometimes neglected. If you are buying gold, silver, real estate and other diversified investments, tune in to hear some important info about global inflation and the world situation.  Also tune in for more information on bartering and negotiation from my guest appearance on the Doctor Prepper Show.

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July 23rd, 2010 at 1:00 am

Episode 101- Investment Strategy for Survival: Firearms?

 
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Investment strategy for survival is a multi-faceted approach. I was recently asked if I thought firearms and ammo were a good investment for survival. So in this episode I’ll discuss it. I’ll give you both sides and let you decide. In segment 2 I will tell you about a personal experience at a luncheon on Wednesday where there was an OK2A representative and they were also soliciting for the GOA. It was a negative experience. Tune in for details. Remember the Freedom Raffle, get your ticket, don’t waste $10 this week and buy a ticket!

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July 21st, 2010 at 1:00 am

Episode 100 – The 16 Founding Principles of Practical Survivalism on TSS.

 
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Today’s Survival Show has evolved into 16 principles of success, survival and preparedness.  But I couldn’t have done it without you.  Tune in and I’ll discuss:

1 Never see failure as failure, but only as a learning experience.

2 Your mind is like a parachute, it works best when it’s open.

3 You get what you negotiate.

4 All problems cannot be fixed at the voting booth.

5 Children are the future of survivalism.

6 Failure is also a chance to develop your sense of humor.

7 Prepare mostly for every day emergencies, not unrealistic  theories.

8 Become an independent thinker,  check every idea with your “common     sense barometer.”

9  Get out of debt!

10 Prepare for Water and Food storage.

11 Prepare for Self Defense.

12 Develop a” sphere of influence.”

13 Learn a new skill every month.

14 Read something new every day.

15 Your home is your castle, be prepared to defend it.

16 Never neglect physical fitness.

Also, a tribute to the listeners and major contributors to this show and forum!

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July 16th, 2010 at 11:02 am

Episode 99 continued – “It’s About Freedom”

 
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It’s About Freedom and this is a short continuation of Episode 99.  What do we have if we don’t have our freedom?  Now more than ever, people are worried that their freedom is eroding.  I don’t ask for much from you.  I just ask that you give me an hour a week or so to tune in.  I’m worried the curmudgeons in the Government are going to chip away at what this country is founded upon.

So please tune in and take a moment to support some good “freedom building” causes.  I’ve got an exciting raffle going on right now, click here for more details and tune in to this show.

Thanks,

Bob Mayne

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July 14th, 2010 at 8:14 pm

Episode 99 – The 16 Year Old Survivalist.

 
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The 16 year old survivalist is about Alexander M, one of our newest members of our Forum and Today’s Survival Show.  I have a message for young people, listen to this podcast! Parents, let your young people listen to this show…please!  Oh, if only we had more young men and women like this.  Never did I imagine I could learn so much from someone only 16, but it proves that we need to listen to Young people.  Sometimes their wisdom is golden.  Mike Marlow of Mike Marlow’s Survival Blog has introduced us all to Alexander.  Check out Mike’ Blog too, it’s great.

Tune in and enjoy.

Highlights:

  • What really will fix the world economy.
  • How American’s lack the survival intellect.
  • Why our young people truly are the future.
  • A story about one of my son’s comments regarding survival.
  • Where do we go from here…according to a 16 year old.
  • Personal responsibility from a young perspective.

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