Survival Punk | Ep395: Shut Up and Survive: OPSEC for Preppers

OPSEC stands for Operational Security. In simple terms, it means keeping your mouth shut, your profile low, and your plans private. It's a concept borrowed from the military, but it’s just as essential in the prepping world. Because no matter how many supplies you’ve stockpiled or how many skills you’ve learned—if everyone knows about it, you just became a target.

Prepping 2.0 | Ep336: What If You Decided to Quit Prepping? What Would THAT Look Like?

In Episode 336, Glen and Shelby imagine what it would be like to give up prepping and what life would be like. Patreons also weighed in with their thoughts. Check out our sponsors Survival Garden Seeds, ProOne Water Filters, EMP Shield, Paul Burke - Idaho Realtor, Numanna Foods. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

Survival Punk | Ep394: The Final Days of Rome: What Collapse Really Looks Like

When we think about collapse, we often imagine something fast and fiery—EMP blasts, mushroom clouds, or sudden civil war. But history rarely works that way. The fall of Rome was not a single event, but a long, grinding decline. And in many ways, it’s the best case study we have for what collapse actually looks like—especially when it happens to a civilization that once seemed untouchable.

Survival Punk | Ep393: Survival Starts With Sleep: Why Rest is a Tactical Advantage

When people think about survival, they picture fire-starting, food gathering, and fending off threats. Rarely does anyone mention the most powerful, natural resource we all have access to: sleep. In Episode 393, we explore why sleep is your tactical advantage, how lack of it destroys your ability to survive, and what you can do to protect your rest—even when everything else is falling apart.

Survival Punk | Ep392: Prepping vs. Hoarding: What’s the Difference?

Every time there’s a crisis—be it a hurricane, a pandemic, or a shipping disruption—someone inevitably says, “Preppers are just hoarders.” It’s a lazy comparison and, frankly, a dangerous one. In Episode 391, we’re diving into the key differences between prepping and hoarding, why responsible preparedness isn’t selfish, and how preppers actually help the supply chain—not hurt it.

Survival Punk | Ep391: Prepping With Purpose: Are You Actually Ready or Just Collecting Gear?

The Gear Trap: When Prepping Becomes Just Another Hobby
Let’s be honest—buying gear is fun. There’s something deeply satisfying about adding another piece of kit to your bug-out bag, lining up rows of freeze-dried food, or testing the latest survival knife. But at some point, we have to stop and ask: Are we actually getting prepared, or are we just shopping?
In Episode 391, we dive into the difference between real preparedness and just collecting stuff. We’ll explore how to prep with purpose, build skill alongside supplies, and shift from consumer to survivor.
Why Gear Alone Won’t Save You
It doesn’t matter how expensive your tent is if you’ve never set it up in the dark. Your top-of-the-line solar charger is worthless if you don’t know how to ration battery use. Prepping isn’t about having the best gear—it’s about knowing how to make do with what you have.
The gear-first mentality creates a false sense of security. You might feel prepped just because your shelves are full, but if you’ve never stress-tested your setup, you’re gambling on untested tools in high-stakes situations.

The Kershner Files | Ep74: Two Rivers Outfitter Update, Jab Stats, Chem Trail Bans, Drilling Proceeds, and AI Responses

In Episode 74 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Prior to that, Dave updates listeners regarding changes and feedback for the Two Rivers Outfitter website and some general preparedness news regarding the latest jab statistics, chem trail bans in 25 states, and drilling permit proceeds. After all of these updates, Dave re-visits the roundtable discussion topic of a ‘soft’ civil war. 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 | Ep335: Quail for Preppers? You Bet!

In Episode 335, Shelby chats with Graham Judd about how easy, affordable and sustainable quail are. Preppers who may not want chickens may want to try quail; quiet, prolific, cheap, and nutritious. Check out our sponsors Survival Garden Seeds, ProOne Water Filters, EMP Shield, Paul Burke - Idaho Realtor, Numanna Foods. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

Survival Punk | Ep390: Too Old, Too Young, Too Weak? How Everyone Can Prep

There’s a common stereotype that preppers are all ex-military, CrossFit-trained woodsmen with six-figure bug-out cabins and a 3-year food supply. But that’s not reality—and honestly, it’s not necessary. Prepping is for everyone. Whether you’re older, younger, living with a disability, or brand new to the game, you can get ready for hard times in your own way, at your own pace. In this episode, we’re breaking down how everybody can prep—no matter their physical ability, age, or experience level.

Survival Punk | Ep389: Prepping for the Slow Collapse

Most prepping content is built around a sudden, dramatic event: a grid-down blackout, an EMP, a nuclear strike, or a massive natural disaster. These "flashbang" events are dramatic and terrifying, but they’re not the only way society falls apart. In fact, history shows us that more often than not, collapse comes slowly. Systems rot from the inside, trust erodes, infrastructure crumbles—and one day, you wake up to realize you’re already living in the aftermath. In this episode, we’re talking about the slow collapse: what it looks like, why it’s dangerous, and how to prep for it.