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Survival Punk | Ep565: DIY Christmas Gifts That Actually Matter (Part 2)

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and holy hell — it’s cold. Like ten degrees, why do I live here cold. That makes today’s episode even more fitting, because we’re continuing the DIY Christmas gift series with Part 2, and this time we’re getting into non-edible gifts — the stuff you can make with your hands that people actually use, appreciate, and remember.

The Kershner Files | Ep107: What Happens IF you Lose Your Stockpile of Gear, Supplies, and Food?

In Episode 107 of The Kershner Files, Dave notes some of the more trendy idiot box headlines  before heading into the standard Survival Realty, gun shows, and conferences and convention data. He then spends the rest of the show discussing an article related to something no one wants to think about. What happens to you and yours if all of your meticulously stockpiled gear, supplies, food, etc. is lost and now you’re stuck looting and scavenging?
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
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)

War Notes | American Military Stalemate and Defeat: A Sterling Record

I discuss the thumbnail sketches of US military failure since the end of WWI and try to elucidate some of the reasons for the failure and the existential threat this cavalcade of calamities is to 21st century America if the ship of state doesn't reverse course.
This a a dangerous time for America to continue its bad habits of wars of choice and allowing its intelligence organizations and their cutout mischief-makers to poke the bear and create black swan events out of whole cloth.
America boasts a magnificent 20th century war machine not fit for purpose for 21st century peer warfare.
The crossroads is chock-full of landmines.
References:
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
Martin van Creveld
The Transformation of War: The Most Radical Reinterpretation of Armed Conflict Since Clausewitz
Fighting Power: German and U.S. Army Performance, 1939-1945
Colin Gray
Strategy and History: Essays on Theory and Practice
Fighting Talk: Forty Maxims on War, Peace, and Strategy
William Lind Maneuver Warfare Handbook
John Boyd Patterns of Conflict
Michael Weiner Legacy of Ashes: History of the CIA
John Prado The Ghosts of Langley: Into the CIA's Heart of DarknessSun 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
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Christian Prepper | Do You Have It All Locked Down?

Do you have everything in its place—your gear organized, your plans made, your supplies stocked—yet still find yourself anxious about what might come? For Christian preppers, there's a tension between doing the hard work of preparedness planning and truly resting in the sovereignty of God. This episode tackles that tension head-on, exploring what it really means to have it all locked down when the One who sits on the throne already holds everything in the palm of His hand.
Todd walks through powerful scripture. This isn't about future authority; it's present reality. For those serious about preparedness, this changes everything about how we approach our prepper gear, our emergency plans, and the inevitable moments when those plans fail us.
This is essential perspective for any Christian prepper who wants to be truly prepared, not just physically, but spiritually grounded in the One who has it all locked down.
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Von Wehunt | X-Files Ep10: Hollywood Confidential

WELCOME TO THE TOP SECRET X-FILES RADIO SHOW AMERICA WITH YOUR GENERATION X HOST VON WEHUNT...WE ARE BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA STUDIOS IN THE HIGH DESERT AND MOUNTAINS OF ARIZONA.  SO PUT YOUR SPACE SUIT ON AND GO INTO ORBIT WITH THE WILDEST STORIES THIS SIDE OF ATLANTIS....

Survival Punk | DIY Christmas Gifts That Actually Matter (Part 1)

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and we’re continuing the Christmas run with something that hits harder than anything you can grab off a shelf: DIY, homemade Christmas gifts.

Ready Your Future | How to Stay Warm When You Have No Power!

What would you do if the power went out tonight and it was below freezing? Most people don’t think about it until they’re already shivering, but having a solid plan for staying warm during a winter power outage is one of the most important preps you can make. In this episode, Todd breaks down multiple heating alternatives—from backup heat sources to clever low-tech solutions—and shares personal stories from his own experiences with Winter Storm Uri. Whether you have a wood stove, a propane heater, or absolutely nothing, there’s something here for you.
But this episode goes beyond just heating methods. Todd discusses strategic thinking that most people overlook: which room to choose, how to maximize the heat you do have, when it’s time to leave your home, and how to turn a scary situation into a training opportunity for your family. If you live anywhere that gets cold, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.
[00:00] Why losing power in freezing temperatures shifts from inconvenience to life-threatening emergency—and what most people get wrong about how to stay warm and their preparedness.
[02:32] The truth about propane heaters: Todd shares a surprising tip about using a fan that most Little Buddy owners never consider.
[07:07] How one family survived Christmas Eve when their furnace died—using nothing but quilts, strategic room selection, and a simple door trick.
[09:11] The candle experiment that shocked Todd: a group home story reveals how small flames can change room temperature faster than you’d expect.
[19:13] Stranded in the cold: the incredible survival story of a father who kept his family of six alive for two days after their Jeep flipped in the Nevada wilderness.
[23:36] The “pre-heat your house” strategy: a counterintuitive move that could buy you hours of comfort before the power even goes out.
[28:31] The danger signs you need to recognize: Todd explains when staying home becomes more dangerous than braving the elements to find warmth elsewhere.
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How to Stay Warm During a Winter Power Outage
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Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | Are We ONE War Away From Starving? America’s Coming Food Crisis

America’s food independence is collapsing in real time — and almost nobody is talking about it.
In this explosive episode of the Survival & Basic Badass Podcast, we rip the curtain off the terrifying truth:
• The U.S. is now running a RECORD $49.5 BILLION food trade deficit in 2025
• We import more food than ever while domestic production craters
• The average American farmer is almost 60 years old and retiring with no one to replace them
• Insane labor laws, sky-high regulations, and emotion-driven bans are crushing U.S. growers… while imported food from Mexico and beyond skates by with almost zero oversight
• If global shipping stops tomorrow (war, blockade, cyberattack), grocery shelves go EMPTY in days
This isn’t fear porn — this is math, USDA data, and cold hard reality.
Whether you’re a hardcore prepper, a homesteader, or just someone who likes eating, you NEED to hear this episode before it’s too late.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: The nightmare scenario nobody wants to face
03:12 – The $49.5 billion food trade deficit nobody’s talking about
12:05 – Why the American farmer is going extinct (average age 58+)
25:30 – The regulatory double-standard destroying U.S. agriculture
40:15 – Labor laws & costs that make growing food here impossible
50:20 – What YOU must do RIGHT NOW to food-proof your family
Stock up. Grow something. Support local. Because when the trucks stop rolling, the government isn’t coming to save you.
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Survival Punk | Ep563: Cooking Christmas Dinner From Your Preps (Part 2)

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re finishing out the Christmas dinner series with Part 2 — the stuff that actually makes the meal feel like Christmas: side dishes, breads, and desserts, all made from long-term storage and everyday pantry preps.

Fragile Union | Ep1: When the Grid Goes Dark: America’s First Year Without Power

In this inaugural episode we discuss what America looks like from Day 1 to Day 365 after the grid goes down.