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E258: The Truth About Prepper Fiction Jun 18, 2018

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It's summer shorts time. In this short, we discuss my favorite post-apocalyptic fiction. And we'll get into something very wrong some readers do with their prepper fiction. ~ Resources from this episode can be found at:

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~ Breaking Prepper Fiction and My Favorit Books:

My 5 favorite prepper books and a few honorable mentions
The wrong way preppers view fiction
Why fiction in the genre is great and can be useful

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E257: The Weird Model Putting People in Danger Jun 04, 2018

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It's summer shorts time once again. In this short we discuss the hidden mechanism of modern society putting people at risk.

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Weird summer short for you today. I say weird because almost no-one really talks about this. But it is a major weak point in our society today. Weak because of fragility.

I have to warn you. This might be a little boring at first. We're going to talk about an inventory strategy. Or this will be exciting if operations and efficiency blows your skirt up.

This inventory strategy has produced a large benefit for developed nations. It lowers costs of the things you buy every day. And its meant shelves in stores are rarely empty.

The strategy is called Just-in-time inventory.

Breaking Down Just-in-Time Doom:

The model explained simply
Why business use this strategy
How the strategy works
What rubber dog doo has to do with just-in-time inventory
How supply interruptions impact human behavior
How JIT influences human behavior in the long-term
What you should do to make sure you do not fall victim to JIT

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E256: The 7 Best Prepper and Survival Books May 21, 2018

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We discuss the seven best survival book every prepper should read in this ITRH Summer Shorts episode. We'll cover six nonfiction and one fiction book that influenced most modern prepper fiction.

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I'm often asked this question,"What's your favorite book on survival?" There isn't one singular book.

But there are a collection of survival books I love. And I'll share each of them with you here.

Note: If you're new to ITRH, this is a summer short episode. As the name suggests, summer shorts are short episodes intended to tide you over till the full seasons starts back up in the fall. They come out about every two weeks.

E255: The Dark and Heavy Season 7 Finale May 07, 2018

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We look back on the season, share a personal update, look to the future, and answer some listener questions. It's the season 7 finale. Don't miss.We look back on the season, share a personal update, look to the future, and answer some listener questions. It's the season 7 finale. Don't miss.

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Topics Discussed:

How season 8 will differ from past episodes
The two "big things" that influenced the season to end early
What keeps me in prepped
Social Welfare Programs
The erosion of liberty in a time of progress
The Alfie Evans implications for the US
China's Social Credit System

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E253: 2018 Super Random Prepper Gear Show Apr 23, 2018

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It's the time of year where I review gear purchased in the last year. These are things I'm using, playing with, loving, and hating, in some cases.

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E252: Facebook, YouTube, and Guns! Apr 09, 2018

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In this episode, we riff on guns, YouTube, and Facebook. And we'll sit down with Justin Carroll. He'll us understand Cambridge Analytics and your intimate secrets.

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Episode Topics:

What happened to the ITRH Facebook page and group
Why this is a short episode
Cambridge Alanalitica data scrape
How much of your intimates were scooped up
The current attack on the Second Amendment
Thoughts on the YouTube "Gun Ban"

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E251: Surprising New Perspective on the EMP Nightmare Apr 02, 2018

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An EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) attack is one of the top three most feared catastrophes by preppers. It is reported that there will be a 90% population die off in the first year after one occurs. And that's just the start.

But do we know the truth about EMPs?

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Arthur Bradley Ph.D., a NASA Scientist, Electrical Engineer, and Certified EMI expert drops by to tell us the truth and destroy the myths.

An episode dedicated to discussing an EMP is one of the most requested topics In The Rabbit Hole gets. But we held off on doing it all these years. The reason was this: We wanted someone who had the credentials and background to speak on the topic expertly. That required a very special person who understood the physics, math, preppers, and prepper fiction.

Note: This episode is technical. We do our best to make the EMP topic approachable for everyone. But somethings just are what they are. With that...

Let's. Discuss. EMPs!

EMP Topics Covered and Myths Dispelled:

Are EMPs a real threat or a Prepper fiction fantasy?
How much of what is spread around the community about EMPs is false?
The low-frequency high-destruction problem
Where do EMPs and CMEs overlap and where do they differ?
What are the conditions needed for an EMP to be generated and most effective?
Are there nuclear bombs optimized to maximize an EMP?
Are there any immediate physical dangers to people by an EMP?
What are the ways a bad actor can effectively use an EMP?
Can an EMP be used from an Airplane effectively?
Does tinfoil really work as shielding or is best left to headwater to keep out the alien mind control waves?
What will just stop working and what is a myth?
- Will all cars die after an EMP?
- Are batteries susceptible?
- Will it fry Solar Systems?
- Does the entry electric grid go down?
Will a gun safe protect your electronic gun optics?
Can you use a metal trashcan to protect electronics?
What products and DIY projects are available to protect electronics?

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E250: Part III of 15 Lessons Important from 15 Years In Survival Mar 26, 2018

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Together, we wrap up the series on lessons from the past. I'll share the final 5 lessons I've learned from 15-years in preparedness.

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Lessons Covered:

Shooting isn't the only prepper skill to learn
Your NO list is as important as your To Do list
It really would take 3-years of supplies
There will always be a looming threat
Live every day like it MIGHT be your last and find some joy

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E249: 5 Important Lessons from 15 Years in Survivalism Part II Mar 19, 2018

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We pick up where we left off in episode 248. I'll share 5 more lessons I've learned from 15-years in survivalism.

Seems a lot of people enjoyed part one of the 5 Important Lessons from 15 Years in Survivalism series. So we're going to keep things rolling with a part II and part III.

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Everything in life is a journey, as the cliche. And along the journey, you make mistakes and course corrections. As you progress your view of the journey changes. Maybe you develop new strategies to replace old strategies. Perhaps you find you understand something completely different from experiences.

These are the things that shape us. And by sharing them we help others progress faster, lose less time, stumble more infrequently, and stay in with more conviction.

As a side note: The title of this series is 5 lessons from 15-Years. I can't say when I really got serious about prep. The show started in 2010, but I think this all started in 2003. By started I mean where this started to be something I thought about and engaged in daily.

Note: Comment on this episode and share lessons you've learned along the way. These lessons should be the things you would tell you're younger self or someone just starting out.

Survivalism Lessons Covered:

Last Week
1. Why you can't reasonably become a human swiss army knife.
2. Why All answers need context and nuance.
3. How Planning and Prepping For TEOTWAWKI is a recipe for disaster and burnout.
4. You can't force your husband, wife, or life partner into prep. But you can probably lead them into prep.
5. Almost everything needs an ROI in the immediate future; especially in the beginning.
People are your greatest asset and danger in an event.
You're better off keeping it to yourself - most of the time.
Most preppers think all other preppers are probably loons, and they're right. But only 1% of the time.
Nothing is as easy as 'old-timers' make it out to be.
Skill almost always supersedes gear.

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E248: 5 Important Prepper Lessons from 15 Years in Survival Mar 12, 2018

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Together, we do a little time travel to learn lessons from the past. I'll share 5 lessons I've learned from 15 years in survival preparedness. These are the things I wish I could go back and tell myself. And even if you've been at it a while, you may find some helpful insights and mindsets from these prepper lessons.

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As a side note: The title of this episode is 5 lessons from 15-Years. I can't say when I really got serious about prep. The show started in 2010, but I think this all started in 2003. By started I mean where this started to be something I thought about and engaged in daily.

Comment on this episode and let me know if you'd like a part two. I came up with 15 in total, but we're just going to do 5 today. Again, comment to let me know if you liked this episode and want the other 10 things.

Prepper Lessons Covered:

You can't become a Swiss Army knife; you'll just wear yourself out
Answers need context and nuance
Planning and Prepping For TEOTWAWKI is a recipe for disaster and burnout
You can't force your partner into prep
Everything needs immediate ROI; in the beginning

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