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Etekcity Lasergrip Digital Laser Temperature Gun – Item of the Day Mar 12, 2026

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is the Etekcity Lasergrip Digital Laser Temperature Gun. This thing is cool it is basically a very accurate digital thermometer you use by just pointing it at a surface and pulling the trigger. It emits a small red laser dot, you put that dot where you want to know the temperature and just like that you know the temp. So what can you … Continue reading →

Rethinking the Backyard Homestead – Epi-3814 Mar 11, 2026

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Everyone wants land. Land land and more land. I need 80 jillion acres, cattle and pigs. Do you though? An intensively managed small holding is more than most people really need. Today we will discuss how you can meet a ton of your needs for food, fiber and medicine on even a .25-.75 acre lot. We will also learn a lot about strategy and context and how those lead to proper implementation of tactics and techniques. Join Me Today to Discuss… First we must develop context Strategy begets tactics and techniques Interviewing yourself like you are your own client Do … Continue reading →

Dynomyco Premium Mycorrhizal Inoculant – Item of the Day Mar 11, 2026

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is Dynomyco Premium Mycorrhizal Inoculant. Mycorrhizal inoculant is a type of soil amendment that contains beneficial fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots. Adding mycorrhizal inoculant to your garden soil can offer several benefits for plant growth and health. Here are some of the main advantages: Improved nutrient uptake: Mycorrhizal fungi help plants absorb nutrients from the soil more efficiently, including essential … Continue reading →

Propagating Plants from Grocery Produce – Epi-3813 Mar 10, 2026

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Do a quick search on YouTube and you will find plenty of videos on this subject. Some pretty useful but most are full of hype as they attempt to cram as many varieties of things into them as possible. You will also find a great deal of “debunking” videos saying the entire practice is pointless and doesn’t work. That just because a celery core grows some roots doesn’t mean you can get celery from it. In this case both sides sort of have a point. Something really are not worth the effort even if minimal production can be acquired. Some … Continue reading →

Leadership vs. the Herd – Epi-3812 Mar 09, 2026

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I want to lead off today and explain that I am talking about individual leadership vs. corporate or political leadership. In fact it is the herd that follows such so called leadership. Additionally Monday shows are often about current events and while today’s is not, it does apply to them. Consider that right now there are honestly two herds in existence. One herd is blindly pro-war in spite of that particular demographic having called for less conflict for at least a decade. They fall in behind one level of political, media and corporate leadership and toe the party line. The … Continue reading →

Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Egg Cooker – Item of the Day Mar 09, 2026

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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Egg Cooker. My nephew and his wife turned me on to this gadget. One thing you may not know about me is I LOVE deviled eggs. Like, I am a fiend for them. Well, my nephew and his family have them at almost every gathering. I have been on them for a while to get them to … Continue reading →

Expert Panel Q&A – Epi-3811 Mar 05, 2026

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Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on war in Iran, joint pain, bull pups, foraging, business, cooking, dogs, homesteading and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary ` Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your … Continue reading →

Forest Shepherd Farm Joins the MSB Mar 05, 2026

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Planning to buy land, build on land, or design a homestead? Forest Shepherd Farm creates a professional Basemap Package that gives you a clear, planning-grade view of a property’s terrain, water flow, and soils before you spend money making decisions. Deliverables include PDF map sheets, Google Earth KMZ overlays, a full QGIS project, and a CAD-ready DXF for architects and engineers. These are basemaps designed to help you avoid costly early mistakes and downstream rework. MSB Members now get MSB members receive $50 off any Basemap Package which in and of itself covers your MSB membership for a full year. … Continue reading →

Oaks, Fodder Trees & Homestead Resilience – Epi-3810 Mar 04, 2026

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Nick Ferguson is a Permaculture Designer, Ecosystem Engineer, and international consultant with over a decade of professional experience designing resilient properties coast to coast in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Certified under Geoff Lawton at the Permaculture Research Institute Australia, Nick transforms land into self sufficient systems using function stacking, regenerative agriculture, and holistic design. Nick is also a long time friend of mine and a go to expert for TSP listeners looking for help with plants, fodder systems, and homestead ecosystem design. Over the years he has worked with landowners around the world helping them design landscapes that … Continue reading →

First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John & Nicole – Epi-3809 Mar 03, 2026

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Today we have our first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee. And boy has a lot happened since the last Coffee Chat. Of course the biggest news is the US attacks on Iran so we will definitely spend some time on that. I also want to discuss the concept of “civilization collapse” with them today. Let’s take a look at the characteristics of civilizations that collapsed in the past and see how many apply to us today. Of course we will likely talk about some lifestyle design and … Continue reading →

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