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The Kershner Files | Ep110: History Repeating - China Losing Access to Oil, Items to Horde Before the Next Depression

In Episode 110 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by talking through a TON of current event/headlines that directly affects us and our preparedness planning. From there, he dives into the current spot prices for gold and silver, Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences/conventions. After all of that, Dave closes the show discussing 10 items to horde prior to the second great depression.
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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
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 and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.
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)

Christian Prepper | Fear is Good, Until it Isn't

What if the very response designed to save your life in an emergency is slowly destroying your health right now? For Christian preppers serious about long-term resilience, understanding what's happening inside your body during prolonged stress isn't optional—it's essential preparation that most overlook entirely.
In this episode, Todd explores the double-edged nature of fear and the cortisol response that accompanies it. While this stress hormone serves a critical purpose during genuine emergencies, staying in a constant state of fear creates a cascade of problems that will compromise your effectiveness when a real collapse scenario demands your best. From sleep disruption to cognitive fog to unexplained weight gain, the signs of chronic stress are often mistaken for other issues entirely. Todd shares both personal experience and practical wisdom on identifying when fear has shifted from protective to destructive—and what faithful preppers can do about it before crisis strikes.
Whether the stress in your life comes from consuming too much dystopian content, a demanding job, or simply the weight of watching current events unfold, this episode offers a framework for addressing the root causes rather than just managing symptoms. Because when the grid goes down or true emergency arrives, you'll need every physical and mental resource available—and that preparation starts with how you're living today.
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Von Wehunt | Ep49: Minnesota Not So Nice

BROADCASTING FROM VALHALLA STUDIOS IN THE MOUNTAINS OF ARIZONA...THIS IS YOUR PIRATE RADIO SHOW "AMERIKA" AS WE DISCUSS NATIONAL POLITICS, CURRENT EVENTS, GEOPOLITICS AND BREAKING NEWS. WE ARE A RADIO VARIETY SHOW DISCUSSING WAR AND PEACE AND WE WILL HAVE GREAT CALLERS FROM ALL OVER THE LAND AND INTERNATIONAL EXPATS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME....SIT BACK AND ENJOY OR CALL IN AND JOIN THE SHOW. THE CHOICE IS ALWAYS YOURS AND ENTER THE RADIO OCTAGON AT YOUR OWN RISK....BROADCASTING FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY...

Survival Punk | Ep571: DIY Beats Store-Bought Gear

Most people default to buying everything off a shelf because it feels easier. In this episode, I break down why that’s often the wrong move. This is about knowing when DIY actually beats store-bought — not as a hobby, but as a smarter, cheaper, more reliable way to prep. Some things are absolutely worth buying. Others? You’re getting ripped off.

Christian Prepper | When People Think in Conspiracies

Are you spending more time analyzing conspiracy theories than you are trusting the One who holds all things in His hands? In a world where every headline seems to reveal another layer of hidden agendas and political intrigue, Christian preppers face a unique challenge that goes far beyond stockpiling supplies or developing skills. The real question isn't whether dark forces are at work in the world—it's whether we're placing our faith in the right foundation when uncertainty surrounds us.
In this episode, Todd takes us into Isaiah chapter 8, where God delivered a powerful message to His people who were consumed with fear about the political conspiracies of their day. What you'll discover is a timeless principle that separates anxiety-driven prepping from true biblical preparedness—one that acknowledges the importance of awareness while refusing to let fear become our master. This isn't about ignoring what's happening in the world; it's about understanding where genuine security comes from and how that transforms the way we approach everything from news consumption to our daily preparedness practices.
For the Christian prepper who wants to stay informed without being enslaved to the endless cycle of worry and speculation, this episode offers essential perspective. True preparedness has always been about stewardship rooted in trust, not fear rooted in conspiracies. If you're ready to reclaim peace while still taking practical steps to protect your family, this message will remind you of the fundamental truth that changes everything: there are no surprises with God.
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Von Wehunt | Ep12: Bachelor's Guide to the Galazy

WELCOME TO THE BACHELOR'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST AMERICA....!! We welcome you into the Bachelor's Den and in all its Wild Abandon.....so put on your red velvet smoking jacket and grab your Hugh Hefner pipe and we will delve into all things in the Bachelor Universe. Retro parties, travel, chicks, MGTOW, expat living, cool cars, cool gadgets, great callers and awesome music fill the Bachelor's Den by the roaring fire to keep our Playboy Mansion and bunnies warm at night....

Survival Punk | Ep569: Taking Your Health Into Your Own Hands

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re talking about something that quietly scares the hell out of people once they actually experience it: how fragile the healthcare system feels when you’re the one stuck dealing with it.

The Kershner Files | Ep109: What Every (Young) Man Should Know and Have

In Episode 109 of The Kershner Files, we explore today's fast-paced world, the values of self-reliance, preparedness, and faith as they remain as important as ever. For the conservative, God-fearing man, these principles are not just ideals but rather, a way of life. This show explores some essentials, whether they be approaches, life outlook, knowledge, tools, or clothing, that every (young) man should possess to best uphold these values.
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 and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.
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)

Chasing Ghosts | Ep77: The CG Mailbag: Question Time and the Backbenchers Lament 26.1

It’s been quite some time since I have responded to “mail” so I have curated five questions to address:.
What are your thoughts on the Maduro and VZ kerfuffle?
How do you fix the defense acquisition system and fraud?
What should the US Navy do in the 21st century?
How did GEN Paul Emil Lettow-Vorbeck do it (preview)?
Are American SOF capable of 21st century mission success?
References:
Soryu (16SS) class Attack Submarine - SSK
Robert Gaudi African Kaiser: General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and the Great War in Africa, 1914-1918
David Smith The East Africa Campaign 1914–18: Von Lettow-Vorbeck’s Masterpiece (Campaign, 379)
RAND wish-casting on drones in 2015.
Slaughterbots (2017)
Slaughterbots: if human: kill() (2021)
How are Drones Changing Modern Warfare?
Sun Tzu The Art of War
Carl von Clausewitz On War
Miyamoto Musashi A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy
H. John Poole The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO’s Contribution to Warfare
Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare
Qiao Liang & Wang Xiangsui Unrestricted Warfare: China’s Master Plan to Destroy America
Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

Ready Your Future | Will Your Preps Pay-Off? Prepared for 2026!

Think you're prepared for 2026? Before you answer, consider this: when was the last time you actually verified that your preps are still viable and your plans still make sense? In this episode, Todd Sepulveda kicks off the new year with a comprehensive look back at 2025's major events—both the headlines that dominated the news cycle and the ones you may have already forgotten—and examines what they reveal about the challenges preppers should anticipate moving forward.
This episode goes beyond year-in-review territory to deliver practical guidance for the year ahead. Todd shares insights from his most downloaded content of 2025, discusses critical infrastructure concerns that should be on every prepper's radar, and outlines a three-part framework for approaching preparedness in 2026. You'll be challenged to examine whether you actually have what you think you have, whether your plans account for second and third level effects, and whether you're balancing readiness with actually living your life.
As we enter a year that's already proving unpredictable, this episode provides the reset serious preppers need. The skills discussed here aren't theoretical—they're the fundamental practices that separate those who are genuinely prepared from those who simply believe they are. Take inventory, verify your plans, and widen your view of what could happen next.
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