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Episode 389:  Economic Failure – Argentina and Japan(5-24-2013)…

Show Summary:

As the currency wars continue to unwind between nation states, the world economy slowly grinds to a standstill.  Japan, with its recent embarkment in Abenomics has seen significant gains in the Nikkei stock exchange.  However, at the risk of increasing sovereign bond yields that could make interest rates unsustainable for Japan.  Throughout the last 20 years, this game economic Russian roulette has been played by the BOJ and the government of Japan.  Soon it will be game over.

The same can be said with Argentina, as the communist led government under President Kirchner slowly destroys an economy that once flourished.  Now the economy of Argentina is slowly succumbing to another nightmare of debt and destruction, as the economy slowly grinds to a halt due to high inflation.

Show Notes/Topics And Links:

• Both countries are going through periods of extreme economic turmoil

Argentina

• The country that just went through an economic collapse a decade earlier is now heading in the same direction again

• Slow growth, with little to no prospects of expanding due to inflation

• Curtsey of Aljazeera, Argentina’s inflation strategy draws scorn, by Lucia Newman – video on Aljazeera’s website

• Argentinean citizens are hoarding United States dollars at an alarming rate

• Curtsey of ZeroHedge, Argentines Are Hoarding 1 Of Every 15 Cash Dollars In The World, by Tyler Durden

• Essentially, the mismanagement of the socialist/communist lead economy is what is causing this destruction – hope and change anyone?

Japan

• Money printing is the order of the day for Japan, as the country once again turns to another bout of QE to try to rescue a doomed economy

• But it will not work – when will this game end?

• Curtsey of Yahoo Finance, Dr. Doom: Correction Coming for Japanese Stocks, Yen, by Lawrence Lweitinn

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Episode 388:  Hard Assets – Owning Palladium(5-23-2013)…

Show Notes/Topics And Links:

• What is Palladium?

• Curtsey of Wikipedia, Palladium

• The other precious metal – kind of like pork, the other white meat?

• Well palladium has done very well over the last year

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• This is partially due to South African mine strikes – South Africa accounts for a disproportionate amount of the palladium production in the world – nearly 40%

• Curtsey of The Economist, Focus Platinum and Palladium, by Economist.com

• Russia, the other largest miner of palladium in the world is also having troubles keeping up with demand

• Curtsey of RT, Norilsk predicts palladium shortage to widen in 2013, by Staff

Buying Physical Product

• Rounds and bars can be purchased through online dealers

• According to Provident Metals – purchasing through a reputable dealer is a most, as counterfeit rounds and bars are hitting the market place, so use caution

• To be honest – I have not seen any palladium coins, or bars before at shows – so buying through an online dealer might not be such a bad idea, or the only option available

• Also you will probably have to buy bars and coins that were produced through private mints, as government produced palladium coins are scarce

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Episode 387:  Firearms And Preppers – Firing Lanes And Pop Up Targets(5-22-2013)…

Show Notes/Topics:

Firing Lanes

• This is a basic concept – stay in your lanes

• What does that mean?

• A firing lane is the direction that a shooter is facing while putting rounds down range – usually at his/her 12:00(direction of travel)

• Imagine a clock on a wall – the hour hand is facing at 12:00 for example and then facing at 1:00 and so on

• The 12:00 o’clock position is always the direction of travel, with the 6:00 o’clock 180 degrees to the rear(hence the old adage, “check your six”)

• As long as that shooter has a clear field of fire in his/her firing lane, everything will be fine

• When working with other people during life fire exercises, meandering into another person’s lane could get you killed, or severally injured

• Blue on blue/friendly fire incidents happen all the time and are unfortunate – unnecessary occurrences

• It is also the responsibility of the shooter to try their best not to shoot friendlies, but this can be extremely difficult in high stress/hostile situations, or night-time shooting operations

• This takes practice when working with other people

Pop Up Targets

• Pop up targets gives the shooter instant acknowledgment that they have correctly placed rounds in the target that they were shooting at(also instant gratification)

• When the targets are hit, they go down, only to come back up in the next shooting rotation, or set at the firing line

• These targets are almost always electronically controlled

• Usually pop up targets are configured to look like a human, but they don’t have to be

• Great shooting tool for learning and fun – try to go to a range that has these targets, as it is a unique learning experience

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Episode 386:  Fitness Prepping – Hiking(5-21-2013)…

Show Summary:

After the previous weekends hike/backpacking trip, I learned some unfortunate truths about myself.  For one, even though I’m physically in good shape, I was depleted in terms of energy by the end of each day.  The main reason for this level of exhaustion was that I have not been walking – hiking – backpacking with weight on my shoulders, back and hips the way that I should have been before the trip.

Carrying the everyday gear needed for basic survival is a test of endurance that a person can grow into, with enough practice and time working out with that weight.  This is a most, as there could be a time when we need to get out of dodge, but with no vehicle to take us to our destination.  That means slapping our bug out gear on our backs and hoofing it out of danger.

And of course, the opportunity to go out in nature and get dirty is a huge plus.  Especially if you have a temporary, or permanent bug out location in the wilderness.  For most of us in the modern world, we simply are not use to going days without showering and normal personal hygiene.  Sure does make that after-workout shower meaningful and special.

Show Notes/Topics:

Hiking/Backpacking

• Hiking gives individuals a chance to build endurance – a great workout

• If you ever had to hike out of a bad situation, then being physically able to carry your bug out bags, plus other equipment is a most

• Helps teach balance, depending on terrain and the weight being carried, balance is crucial

• Additionally – hiking and backpacking allow for the field testing of gear to see how that equipment holds up

• And gives us the chance to be apart of nature, take in scenery, get dirty, smell bad and makes us a heck of a lot more appreciative of modern-day conveniences, like showers

Later,

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Episode 385:  Bugging Out – Where To – Part 1(5-21-2013)…

Show Summary:

The consideration for bugging out is an absolute most for all people having to leave their homes at a moments notice.  However, just leaving and aimlessly meandering through the county side is not an option, at least not a viable, logical option.  Making plans now for heading to places of safety is the best way to ensure the survival of yourself and family members, especially for people living in large urban centers.

Show Notes/Topics:

Where To – Part 1

• Lets talk about your destination for today

• Do you have family, or friends at the bug out location

• This is important – having more people at your initial, or permanent location will help to secure the site/home

• Plus – other people who you trust, will help you relieve any stress that you and your family members might be enduring from having to leave your homes on short notice

• There are a variety of reasons for leaving ones home quickly – some of those reasons could be very traumatizing, especially for younger adults and children

• As I have often discussed before – what is the environmental situation at the bug out site(s) – monitoring the local weather conditions and news at the sites is a most

• How far will you have to travel?

• Is the first stop a refueling or resupply stop location/rally point before heading to permanent/semi-permanent location – multiple rally points?

Next week – Part 2

• Are you bugging out alone – having alternate routes of egress to the bug out site

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Episode 384:  30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(5-20-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show, I will discuss my trip on the Appalachian Trail last week, an epic mistake that I made and how I held myself accountable for that mistake.  It’s a story of lack attention to detail on my part.  However, when horrible mistakes are made, that doesn’t mean that all is lost, as I was able to find a solution to the problem through endurance and sheer will.  Plus – I will discuss how the SteriPEN Freedom worked out in the field.  I was not disappointed.

Also, I wanted to discuss some additional show changes.  I have decided to do away with weekend podcast and just focus on the content that I love to talk about during the week.  This way I will have more time to blog and make YouTube videos.  The Monthly Entrepreneur will be fit into the weekly rotation, as I love to talk about business and being an entrepreneur.

Show Note/Topics And Links:

Appalachian Trail trip – what happened?

• Why it’s so important to focus when you are tired and pay attention to detail

• Got to keep sensitive/critical items close by and NOT LOSE them

• Holding myself accountable and resolving the problem that I caused

• The SteriPen Freedom freedom was awesome – I still want to field test more – plus purchase a portable solar panel for longer trips and see how well the SteriPEN charges

  on this renewable energy system

Some Show Updates And Changes With Show

• No more weekend shows for the immediate future

• Just spending too much time on a variety of topics and I’m starting to get stressed out putting quality content together

• For the time being, I just want to focus on the topics that I love – The Monthly Entrepreneur will probably be placed in a weekday spot

• Additionally, I want to spend more time blogging, making YouTube videos and building the forum

This Week’s Schedule(5-20/24-2013)…

• Monday – Episode 384:  30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(5-20-2013)…

• Tuesday – Episode 385:  Bugging Out – Where Too – Part 1(5-21-2013)…

• Tuesday – Episode 386:  Fitness Prepping – Hiking(5-21-2013)…

• Wednesday – Episode 387:  Firearms And Preppers – Firing Lanes And Pop Up Targets(5-22-2013)…

• Thursday – Episode 388:  Hard Assets – Owning Palladium(5-23-2013)…

• Friday – Episode 389:  Economic Failure – Argentina and Japan(5-24-2013)…

• Friday – Episode 390:  The Week In Review From A Libertarian’s Perspective(5-24-2013)…

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Episode 383:  The Monthly Entrepreneur(5-19-2013)…

Show Summary:

On this edition of The Monthly Entrepreneur, I will discuss the need for being on YouTube for all entrepreneurs.  YouTube not only gives business owners the opportunity to advertise and promote their products, but also draw revenue from Google Ad-sense as well.  All of this can be accomplished with little production cost.

The rest of the podcast will be devoted to a discussion regarding Matt Drudge and the Drudge report.  Matt Drudge was a relative nobody 15 years ago, but now operates a million dollar a year website.  This success in indicative of the age of the internet, as new business opportunities are available for anyone has initiative and the drive to succeed.

Show Notes/Topics And Links:

YouTube

• Is an absolute most for all business owners to be on YouTube

• YouTube gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to advertise their products and services

• And can be done very little production cost for the business owner

• An entrepreneur’s reach when using YouTube when Compared to making a commercial for TV, or running advertisements in local media is far greater – and considerably less expensive – which means greater margin for the entrepreneur

Matt Drudge – Drudge Report

• Who is Matt Drudge and what is the Drudge Report?

• Started with nothing, worked as a clerk in a 7-Eleven, a telemarketer and retail salesperson in a gift shop at CBS studios in Los Angeles

• Now owns one of the largest news websites in the world

• All of this due to the opportunities that the internet offers today combined with drive, determination and intelligence of one person

Links

• Curtsey of Wikipedia, Matt Drudge

• Drudge Report

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Episode 382:  The Week In Review From A Libertarian’s Perspective(5-18-2013)…

Show Summary:

No notes for today’s show, cause I really did not feel like categorizing everything I said on today’s podcast.  So I’m just going to include the gist of today’s podcast in the summary.  And the main reason for this is because this show, in its entirety, is a rant against the totalitarian government that has simply became too large and uncontrollable in modern America.

I personally feel that we, the average citizens of the US still have a say in what is happening in our country.  In the podcast, I refer to the citizens as the adults and the government as a child that has simply gotten away with too much.  Unfortunately, the parents have been horrible adults.  But like most adults, we can regain control of our behaviorally challenged child by simply being firm in our conviction and saying, “Enough is enough.”

This will not be easy, as the voting system that we believe in as a representation of true democratic freedom is a farce.  The needed change can only take place in grassroots movements, where community and trust is built.  Acting together, there is unity and corporation towards a common a goal.  The rescue of our once great country from the clutches of quasi tyrants and thugs.  The saving of our nation is a worthwhile endeavor, as other people from across the world still look at America as a bastion of freedom and true hope.

When we look to our politicians for answers to these problems, we see cowards and liars.  Leadership is needed, not cowardly politicians who point fingers at each other when there is problems on the horizon.  A true leader takes responsibility for problems and rises to the occasion to fix the wrongs.  My friends, we are the leaders and it is not too late to make a difference.

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Episode 381:  Hard Assets – India And Other Countries Importing Gold(5-17-2013)…

Show Summary:

India is leading the way with purchasing a disproportionate amount of gold and importing the yellow metal into the land of 1 billion plus people.  Gold is viewed a safe store of wealth and is also a huge part of India’s culture.  And this cultural phenomenon will not change in the near future, as gold prices decline after a recent rebound.

So for today’s show, I will discuss India’s recent important surge of gold, as people are looking to physically hold onto the yellow metal during times of economic distress.  Also, I will briefly discuss Russia and other countries that have grown to love gold, as these countries continually important more and more of the precious metal.  Should be an interesting show, so strap in and get ready.  The show is about to begin.

Show Notes/Topics And Links:

India’s Demand For Gold

• Curtsey of CNBC, Relax, India’s Massive Gold Imports Likely a One-Off, byAnsuya Harjani

• I do not believe that the trend of India purchasing gold will decelerate any time soon, as the analyst’s suggest

• With prices continuing to falter for gold, I believe that physical demand for the old currency will only continue

Demand From Other Countries

• Curtsey of Bullion Street.com, Russia,Turkey add while Canada,Mexico cut Gold holdings, by Staff

• There seems to a divergence in precious metals heading down, while stocks go up

• I still feel that the precious metal markets are signaling the weakness of the global economy

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Episode 380:  Firearms And Preppers – Range Safety And Favorite Firearm Reads(5-16-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show, I will discuss properly implementing range safety when shooting at out outdoor firearm ranges.  Common sense approaches applied to legitimate safety concerns are a must when putting rounds down range.  Trust me on this one, as I have been down range during a supposedly cold shooting cease-fire, only to have bullets still head towards targets while I was potentially at risk of being hit by a stray.  Stupid people will always do stupid things in the most precarious of circumstances.

Show Notes/Topics And Links:

Range Safety

• Follow range rules – most ranges have rules posted so that they can be read by all

• All firearms should be treated as loaded, even if they are not

• Check the firearm to see if there is a round in the chamber, even if you are sure that one is not present

• Keep firearms pointed down range – especially when loading, or examining the weapon – NEVER point a firearm at a person

• When the range is cold, it’s cold – do not be messing with a firearm on the firing line, loading, or aiming at a target when there is still people down range

• Be considerate of fellow shooters

Favorite Firearm Reads

• Boston T. Party – Boston’s Gun Bible

• Bryce M Townsley – Gunsmithing Made Easy

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Episode 379:  Geopolitical Report – Syria, Southern Russia and Uganda(5-15-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show I will discuss the continued destruction of Syria, as that country falls into a state of chaos and average Syrian citizens are caught in the middle of a horrible civil war.  Then we will focus on Southern Russia, as the Russian people still fight against the Chechen terrorist that have plagued the regions of Russia for years.  And finally, I will discuss the search for Joseph Kony in Uganda, as this elusive warlord has not been apprehended despite the efforts of US Special Forces operating in the area.

Show Topics/Notes And Links:

Syria

• Syria – a country torn apart in the midst of a civil war between extremest insurgents and a totalitarian puppet government

Southern Russia

• The US is still in shock after the terrorist attacks in Boston by Chechen Islamist terrorist

• There is still a war against these Chechen extremist taking place in Southern Russia

• The Russians have been fighting this fight for years now

• Curtsey of Russia And India Report, Chechnya Blowback:  West Gets What It Paid For, by Rakesh Krishnan Simah

• Why should we help extremest groups, when we should be hunting them down

Uganda

• The hunt for Kony is still on – has he disappeared into the jungle?

• Remember – we sent US Special Forces in to get the guy, but to no avail

• Curtsey of the New York Times and Reuters,  Reward Offered For Information On Kony, By Staff

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Episode 378:  Fitness Prepping – Winning Mentality(5-14-2013)…

Show Summary:

It is so easy to give up.  To say, “Enough is enough, I’m through, I’m done.  The hell with my goals and dreams.”  This is the mentality of a loser.  Someone who obviously does not care about making it to the next level in life, or is afraid to tackle challenges.

The mentality of a winner is a mind-set that is geared towards never giving up and focusing on the objective.  A person is who is driven to the point, so that they will be undeterred by failure and will not make excuses to that they can quit.  That is the easy way out and not indicative of the struggle that allowed humanity to prosper by overcoming obstacles.

Show Notes/Topics:

The Winning Mentality

• If it was easy, everybody would be doing it

• Struggle is part of the equations and the same can be said for failure – realizing what true victory is all about

• You cannot give up

Excuses Are For Failure

• Excuses are a route for giving up

• Everybody has them and uses them, but they all stink

• Probably will never reach your goal if you continue to make excuses

Go Get It

• You have to go against the nature of complacency – the easy way out

• The ability to think and use our brains are our greatest tools for success

• You can not give up and do not be afraid of the struggle

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Episode 377:  Bugging Out – Go Time!(5-14-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show, I will discuss developing the proper mentality for leaving your home when a disaster is about to strike.  Also, understanding that with modern technology, everyone should be properly informed and up to date on current events.  There should be no excuses for lingering in a potential disaster area, when everybody with a clue should of been long gone hours, of even days in advance.

So when it’s time to go, then go.  Do not be that person who decides to put themselves, of their family  members in peril because of limited planning.  Or even worse, no planning in advance.  Remember, that sitting around and pretending that everything is okay in a modernized world leads to complacency and complacency is a stone cold killer.

Show Notes/Topics:

Destination

• Have a destination to head to in advance – preferably with people who you trust(like family members, or friends) at a safe location – cache food and other supplies at that location, so that you will not be a burden

Waiting It Out

• Do not wait it out – with modern technology, there is no reason to sit around and wait to the last second to get out, when more than likely you already had advanced warning

Proper Mentality

• Material possessions can be replaced, lives can’t – maintain the proper mental attitude – when it is time to go, then go

• Get prepared now – be informed, gear prepped, destination to head to, routes of egress, plans for picking up the kids, and leaving work

Later,

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Episode 376:  30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(5-13-2013)…

Show Note/Topics And Links:

Some Show Updates And Changes With Show

• No idea what is going on over at iTunes – the store has not been updating the most recent podcasts, but I’m not alone

• I will be posting these shows on YouTube – so the content will be PG to PG-13 rated in the future – there might be some adult rated shows in the future, just depends on my mood and the subject of the podcast

• The show schedule will return – starting today

• Two for Tuesday is back -  starting tomorrow – 15-20 Minute Podcast(Fitness Prepping and Bugging Out)

• Zip files of my favorite podcast, plus fan favorites will be made available to current members of the mailing list and all new members – should be available by Wednesday night

• I will be on the Appalachian Trail for three days, starting Thursday and Returning Saturday – email support will be spotty at best(probably nonexistent)

A Note On Email Privacy

• Sign out of your friggin accounts – especially if you are using a public PC

SteriPen Freedom

• This water purifying system will be coming out on the trail with me during the weekend – for its first true field test – more to come on this topic

This Week’s Schedule(5-13/19-2013)

• Monday – Episode 376:  30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(5-13-2013)…

• Tuesday – Episode 377:  Bugging Out – Go Time!(5-14-2013)…

• Tuesday – Episode 378:  Fitness Prepping – Winning Mentality(5-14-2013)…

• Wednesday – Episode 379:  Geopolitical Report – Syria, Southern Russia and Uganda(5-15-2013)…

• Thursday – Episode 380:  Firearms And Preppers – Range Safety And Favorite Firearm Reads(5-16-2013)…

• Friday – Episode 381:  Hard Assets – India And Other Countries Importing Gold(5-17-2013)…

• Saturday – Episode 382:  The Week In Review From A Libertarian’s Perspective(5-18-2013)…

• Sunday – Episode 383:  The Monthly Entrepreneur(5-19-2013)…

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Episode 375:  Avoiding Prepper Fatigue(5-12-2013)…

Show Notes/Topics:

Adult Podcast

• This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned

Happy Mother’s Day

• Go give mom a hug and a kiss

Short Podcast Today

• It’s a holiday, so today’s podcast is going to be short and to the point

Avoiding Prepper Fatigue

• I personally think that we get to involved on problems that we aware of – for instance the Federal Reserve, the economy, peak oil, terrorist attacks just to name a few

• Sometimes we get to involved and to worried about events that we have no control over

Waiting For The Inevitable

• As preppers, we try to get ahead of the curve – we do this by making plans for the future and purchasing preparedness gear within our financial means

• However, there is no reason to get bent out of shape because of “potential” disasters

• Make a plan and stick to it – talk to your prepper friends and family members to make sure everybody is on the page

Television And The Two Worlds

• I will probably piss a lot of people off when I get to this topic, so please take it with a grain of salt

• Living in two worlds – the make belief existence(The Matrix) and the land of the real

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Episode 374:  The Week In Review From A Libertarian’s Perspective(5-11-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show, I will discuss why the Federal Reserve sucks and how this American central bank has enabled the debt nightmare that this country is currently living through.  Also, I will discuss why the current stock market rally is a farce and why a severe correction is due in the future.

Other topics for discussion today include the decrease in gun crime throughout America, as firearms sales have increased dramatically over the last fifth-teen years.  However, most Americans think that gun crimes have risen during this time period.  The main stream media(MSM) has sold this line of crap to gullible American sheeple.  Go figure?

I finish the podcast off by discussing why we should stay out of Syria, the possibility of losing control of the internet due to a government shut down/take over.  Also, why we should not be sacrificing our young boys and girls who serve in the military, by pissing away their precious life blood in far away lands that most Americans have never even heard of.

Show Notes/Topics And Links:.

Adult Podcast

• This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned

Federal Reserve

• The current stock market rally is a farce

• A correction is way past due

• The Federal Reserve is screwing savers and retirees, as interest rates have been kept artificially low for five years

Gun Crime Diminishes

• Curtsey of the Los Angels Times, Gun crime has plunged, but Americans think it’s up, says study, by Emily Alpert

• Main stream media(MSM) is selling America a line of crap when it comes to gun violence

Internet Shut Down In Syria

• What happens when the internet goes dark?

• Curtsey of NBCNewsTechnology, Syria goes dark again in widespread Internet blackout, by Devin Coldewey NBC News

• Why we should not get involved in Syria and not sacrifice anymore of our boys and girls on foreign soil

Lat Cozad

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Episode 373:  Hard Assets – Gun And Automotive Parts(5-10-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show I will discuss saving gun/firearm and automotive parts as hard assets.  Imagine a world in the not so distant future were the days of ordering from Midway for gun parts, or going to Auto Zone for automotive parts have gone the way of the Dodo.  This is a feasible scenario, as the economy eventually contracts and parts become scarce.

So why not stock up now?  Particularly, firearm and automotive parts that have either a short life span, or need to be replaced due to consistent wear and tear.  For instance, barrels and firing pins for firearms.  And spark plugs, hoses, lug nuts, oil filters, air filters and drive belts to just name a few automotive parts that can be stocked up on.

Show Notes/Topics:

Adult Podcast

• This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned

Stocking Up On Firearm Parts

• Imagine a future where firearm parts are hard to come by – either due to economic, or political duress

• Commonly used parts like barrels, ejectors and firing pins should be focused

• The rarer the firearm – the difficulty level will increase when tracking down that part

Automotive Parts

• I would stay away from the luxury vehicles, as the parts and maintenance for these vehicles will be expensive and hard to come by

• Don’t forget about the tools – hard to work on a vehicle if the proper tools are not available

• Common automotive parts like spark plugs, drive belts, oil filters, radiator hoses should be stocked up on as well

• Including oil, transmission fluid, transfer case(4×4 drive vehicles) and differential fluid

• Going to have to learn how to work on vehicles – basic knowledge

Lat Cozad

poormanprepper.com

latcozad@poormanprepper.com

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My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

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Episode 372:  Firearms And Preppers – Non-Lethal And Concealed Carry(5-9-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s show, I will discuss the importance of non-lethal carry as an alternative to using lethal force.  In some states, or jurisdictions, non-lethal is the only alternative that a person might have to defend themselves.  A variety of non-lethal alternatives exist, including  range defensive items like pepper spray and tasers,  to collapsible batons for close quarter engagements.

However, every situation is different and sometimes non-lethal alternatives might not be a viable option.  This is why concealed carry firearms are so important, as sometimes the last option available is to use deadly force.  Fortunately, there are dozens of states in America that offer “shall issue” licensing standards for people who are interested in obtaining concealed carry permits.  For most of these states, most applicants will  have to prove to they are not a felon, or a domestic violence offender to the local issuer of concealed carry permits.  And provide some type concealed carry training, or have a military background.

Show Notes/Topics:

Adult Podcast

• This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned

Non-Lethal

• Discussion of non-lethal defense tools and different applications

Concealed Carry

• Concealed carry permits and tips on how to carry a firearm on one’s person

Lat Cozad

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latcozad@poormanprepper.com

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My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

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Episode 371:  Prepper Fitness – Solo Workouts(5-8-2013)…

Show Summary:

On today’s I will discuss solo workouts, the reasoning for this fitness routine and ways to improve yourself when no one is there to help out.  This is important, as we sometimes need to push ourselves in order to improve.  But without anybody to spot, or grade our form, we have to be careful in order to maintain proper form and avoid serious injuries.

Show Notes/Topics

Adult Podcast

• This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned

Solo Workouts

• Sometimes we simply do not have someone to workout with

• This is almost always the case for myself

• I currently do not have the time to go to the gym – nor do I want to pay for a gym membership(simply does not make any since to do so if I’m not going to use it)

• So during workouts with using heavy weights I have to be very careful not to add too much weight that could cause serious injury and to also maintain proper form

Solo Workout Options

• Keep a notebook with two separate columns – one for solo workouts and the other for partner workouts – build a workout blueprint

• This way you can safely pace yourself during your workouts knowing how much weight to use in solo workouts and how much to use in partner workouts

• You will push yourself harder during the partner workouts, so the weight and routine should be geared towards heavier training

Use A Camera/Video Recorder And YouTube

• By using a video camera, you can record yourself exercising – this way you can grade your form

• Go to YouTube and watch other people properly performing the workout

Use Machines On Solo Workout Days

• I have been using machines when I workout by myself

• Consider using machines more as opposed to free weights on solo workout days

Borrowing, Or Buying Home Workout Videos

• This way you get some motivation, plus coaching on form

• Buyer beware – try to borrow these videos at first before buying – make sure the videos are right for you, as they are expensive

Lat Cozad

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My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

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Episode 370:  Bugging Out As A Philosophy(5-7-2013)…

Show Summary:

I believe in the concept of living in the ready.  Time to go strategies to get my butt out of dodge when the SHTF.  In the modern-day world, supported by fossil fuels, our system of dependence is only one sustained power outage away from disaster.

So on today’s show, I will discuss the advantages of being able to get out of doge on the quick and why this is so important. Not on only is thinking ahead important for your well-being, but the well-being and safety of your family as well.

Also, I will reference historical perspectives from the German invasion of Russia during World War Ii and draw analogies from those historical references to support my conclusions.  This is important to consider, as natural disasters might not be the only reason for needing to leave in a hurry.  The reality of today’s world, is that we need to prepare for as many contingencies as possible when faced with evacuating an area while trying to find safety.

Show Notes/Topics:

Adult Podcast

• This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned

Bugging Out

• Most of the time, leaving your home in a bugout situation means leaving for a short period of time

• But sometimes this bugout might be an event that takes places for months, to years, or indefinitely

• Having multiple plans for escape is the smart move

• One of the most important considerations for being prepared to leave is to have the fuel tanks in your vehicle topped off

Historical References To Disasters From The Past

• Consider the nuclear disasters in the past

• Flexibility and mobility is key – there are many scenarios in the past to learn from

• Think about WWII, when Germany invaded Russia – imagine knowing in advance that the Germans were coming, but you could not get out

The Experiment

• I plan on documenting the preparation for leaving an area for an extended amount of time(probably in video)

• From an apartment dweller’s perspective, when I’m done, I want to able to go to a storage unit, hook up to a trailer/small camper and go

• Minimum time on site

• Finding ways to safely store fuel

Lat Cozad

poormanprepper.com

latcozad@poormanprepper.com

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My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

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