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4 days ago
4 days ago
In Episode 446 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we take a hard look at the red tape, restrictions, and straight-up stupidity that makes basic self-reliance a legal landmine. Inspired by Joel Salatin’s legendary book Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, this episode pulls back the curtain on how laws and regulations actively work against your ability to be healthy, free, and prepared.

4 days ago
4 days ago
Podcast Summary: Prepper Camp 2025 Preview with James Walton & Forrest Garvin
In this energetic episode of The Prepper Broadcasting Network, host James Walton sits down with preparedness leader Forrest Garvin to deliver an insider’s look at Prepper Camp 2025, happening September 26–28, 2025, in Saluda, North Carolina. Over roughly thirty minutes, the conversation highlights why Prepper Camp has become the premier “family reunion” for America’s self-reliance community and what new skills, speakers, and experiences await attendees this year.
Garvin—founder of PrepperNet and a former airman turned Bank of America webmaster—explains how his unique journey from Y2K concerns to modern cyber-threats fuels the two classes he’ll teach on-site:
“Privacy & Security: How to Disappear on the Internet” – step-by-step methods to shield your address, phone number, and financial data from data-breach fallout.
“The Case for Cryptocurrency” – a courtroom-style defense of Bitcoin and digital assets as part of every prepper’s PACE financial plan.
The pair also previews Prepper Camp’s 60+ daily workshops, from ham radio mesh networks to hands-on fire-starting, plus evening concerts, vendor lanes stocked with freeze-dried food and survival gear, and the famous Tent City campfires where lifelong friendships form. Garvin shares memorable moments—such as late-night chats with fellow instructor Dave Wolf—and reminds listeners that 150–200 PrepperNet members typically gather for Friday-night dinners, making the event the best networking opportunity in preparedness.
Walton closes with a timely call-to-action: tickets are currently discounted at PrepperCamp.com, but prices rise fast. If you want expert survival training, actionable privacy tactics, and real-world crypto insights—all in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains—mark your calendar for Prepper Camp 2025 in Saluda, NC , and secure your spot today.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
In Episode 83 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he shares some research results for just how long all of those condiment and sauce packets last. Dave closes the show discussing an article from SurvivalBlog relating to the differences between EDC and GHB bags. Articles/topics discussed:
Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store
DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave’s Etsy Shop for fun clothing options
Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website
Conferences and Conventions - from the davidjkershner.com website
Another Look at Your EDC Gear and Your GHB by Dr. Rick from SurvivalBlog
Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.
Available for Purchase - Fiction:
When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio)
Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction:
Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

6 days ago
6 days ago
In Episode 445 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re tackling a killer that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: heat. Summer is here, and with it comes record-breaking temps, blackout risks, and real dangers for anyone living in a concrete jungle — or storing gear in a hot vehicle.

6 days ago
6 days ago
In Episode 443 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re breaking down a dangerous lie that keeps people stuck: the illusion of money scarcity. So many people — especially those who’ve struggled growing up — believe they’ll never have enough. That money is this rare, magical thing other people get, but they don’t. And that mindset? It’s the first thing keeping you broke.

6 days ago
6 days ago
In Episode 442 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re going back to basics — the kind of basics that keep your gear working and your clothes from falling apart when it really counts. Sharpening blades and sewing repairs aren’t glamorous, but they’re survival gold. You can have all the high-end tools and tactical clothing in the world, but if you can’t maintain them, you’re just waiting for failure.

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Survival Punk | Ep441: Fathers Matter: The Backbone of a Strong Society
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
In Episode 441 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re talking about something you don’t hear much in the prepping world — but it’s at the core of everything we do: the importance of fathers. A strong father isn’t just a personal blessing. He’s a stabilizer, a teacher, and a builder of the next generation. And if we want to rebuild or survive the fall of society, we need to start by recognizing just how much fathers matter.

Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
In Episode 82 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show information. After all of that, he takes considerable time to discuss water system vulnerabilities in conjunction with the previously discussed rogue comms devices and some other events. From there, Dave closes the show with two different warnings for the potential of Civil Wars not only in the US but also throughout Europe. Articles/topics discussed:
Two Rivers Outfitter - The Premiere Online Preparedness Store
DesignsbyDandTStore - Dave’s Etsy Shop for fun clothing options
Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website
Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings
State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com website
Misconfigured HMIs Expose US Water Systems to Anyone With a Browser by Ryan Laraine from Security Week
Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters by Sarah MacFarlane from Reuters
‘We’re Already Past The Tipping Point’: Academic Sounds ‘Civil War’ Warning For High-Migration Western Nations by Oliver JJ Lane from Breitbart
Civil War 2.0? by Kevin Finn from American Thinker
Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.
Available for Purchase - Fiction:
When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn’s Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio)
Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction:
Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Survival Punk | Ep440: The Federal Reserve - The Hidden Hand in Your Pocket
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
In Episode 440 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on a system most folks never question: The Federal Reserve. You work hard for your money — but the Fed controls its value, its supply, and its future. If you want to be truly self-reliant, you need to understand the game you’re caught in — and how to stop playing it their way.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Survival Punk | Ep439: Riot Ready: Staying Safe When the Crowd Goes Wild
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In Episode 439 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re tackling one of the most chaotic and fast-moving threats you can face: riots. When tempers flare and crowds turn violent, things spiral fast. And the best prep isn’t a gas mask or body armor — it’s staying the hell out of the way.