Survival Punk | Ep431: Dutch Oven Cooking: Off-Grid Meals That Matter

In Episode 431 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re cracking open the lid on one of the most versatile tools in off-grid cooking: the Dutch oven. Rugged, reliable, and ridiculously useful, this heavy chunk of cast iron can feed you like royalty long after the microwave is dead and gone.

The Kershner Files | Ep80: Current Events That Shape Prep Plans, Hard to Find Necessities, and Mistakes That Can Kill You

In Episode 80 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing some topics and current events that will shape and impact your preparedness plans. Topics and events like PM purchases, bartering items, the big beautiful bill, the potato getting lost in his closet and the autopen cabal identified. After all of that and the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show updates, Dave ventures into two articles dealing with post collapse life. 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
U.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Removing Suppressors from the National Firearms Act from NRA-ILA News Release
The GOP megabill is moving to the Senate, where big changes could be in store by Luke Garrett from NPR
Ed Martin floats names of 'gatekeepers' in Biden autopen controversy; Trump accuses exploiters of 'TREASON' by Joseph MacKinnon from Blaze Media
Senator Goes Public with Secret Service Whistleblower's Appalling Revelation: Biden Would 'Get Lost in His Closet' by C. Douglas Golden from The Western Journal
US built underground 'city' for rich to survive doomsday, claims ex-official by Davika Bhattacharya from India Today
The 20 Top Necessities That Are Hard to Find During Natural Disasters by S.D. Wells from Natural News
11 Screw Ups That Can Get You Killed When SHTF by Matt Wright from Ask a Prepper
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)

Survival Punk | Ep428: Trash Becomes Treasure: SHTF Repurposing Hacks

In Episode 428 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re turning garbage into gear. When supply chains crumble and stores go dark, you won’t be able to run to Home Depot or hit “Buy Now.” But survival isn’t about shiny tools — it’s about creativity. The truth is, there’s a whole world of function hiding in the stuff most people throw away.

Survival Punk | Ep427: Prepper Burnout: When Readiness Wears You Down

Let’s be honest—prepping can get exhausting. When you’re constantly thinking about what could go wrong, stocking up, learning skills, staying alert… it’s easy to hit a wall. In Episode 427 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re diving into something every serious prepper will face eventually: burnout.

Survival Pun k | Ep426: From Flat Tire to Full Collapse: Everyday Disasters as Training

Prepping doesn’t always look like bug-out bags and bunker drills. Sometimes it’s changing a tire in the rain. Sometimes it’s figuring out how to cook dinner when the propane runs out. In Episode 426 of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re diving into how those annoying, inconvenient daily hiccups are actually training grounds for the real deal.
The Flat Tire Mindset
Changing a tire isn’t just a car skill — it’s a readiness skill. It tests your ability to stay calm, work with your hands, and solve problems under pressure. That moment of frustration, of being stuck and needing to fix it yourself? That’s survival in miniature.
Even better? Teach your kids. Show them how to jack the car up, pull the lug nuts, and swap it out. It’s hands-on, confidence-building, and way more useful than half the stuff they learn in school. You’re not just giving them a chore — you’re planting seeds of independence and grit.

Survival Punk | Ep425: The Housing Market Collapse: What Preppers Need to Know

The housing market is out of control — and it’s not just headlines, it’s real. In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we dive deep into the numbers, the history, and what it means for those of us who want to survive and thrive outside the system. Because when the roof over your head becomes unaffordable, it’s time to start thinking like a prepper, not a consumer.

The Kershner Files | Ep79: Ammo Prices Set to Increase, EDC Bag Options, and Electroculture Implemented in the Garden

In Episode 79 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing an email he received from Ammo Squared regarding future potential ammo shortages. After that, he provides the usual updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. From there, Dave showcases the Everyday Carry collection from the tworiversoutfitter.com website and the carrying capacity of one-strap vs two-strap bags. He closes the show by talking about the garden plot and the implementation of electroculture this year. 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
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)

Prepping 2.0 | Ep342: Last Live Show - Thank You for This Huge Part of Our Lives

In our last live episode (Episode 342), we read Patreons’ comments about what Prepping 2.0 has meant to them - and describe what it’s meant to us. But have no fear: rebroadcasts of Prepping 2.0 will continue. Thanks for an amazing ride. We’ll never forget how wonderful it was talking with you every week.

Survival Punk | Ep424: Keep the Lights On: Surviving the Darkness

In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re talking about something most people don’t think twice about—light—until it’s gone. When the grid fails, darkness creeps in fast. And it’s not just inconvenient. It’s dangerous. From navigating your space safely to avoiding accidents, staying productive, and even protecting your mental health, reliable lighting is one of the most overlooked survival essentials.

Survival Punk | Ep423: Embrace Discomfort: Building Mental Resilience for Hard Times

In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re getting uncomfortable — on purpose. Because comfort breeds softness, and softness breaks fast under pressure. Real prepping isn’t just about storing food or packing bags. It’s about mental resilience — the ability to keep going when everything sucks. And you don’t get that by staying cozy.