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Survival Punk | Ep556: Shaving for the Apocalypse

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a cold 42-degree start to the day. Today we’re talking about something every man deals with, but almost nobody thinks about as a prepper: shaving — specifically why new shaving tech sucks, what actually works, and what you should use when SHTF.

Christian Prepper | Preparedness Force More Powerful than You

Have you ever stopped to consider that your drive to prepare might not have originated with you at all? For Christian preppers, there's a profound truth hidden in Scripture that most preparedness discussions completely overlook—the reality that God Himself may be the preparedness force behind your calling to get ready.
This episode takes you deep into Exodus 35 to examine the first recorded instance of someone being filled with the Spirit, and what that ancient account reveals about your own journey as a prepper. Todd explores the biblical pattern of God equipping specific individuals with skills, wisdom, and understanding to accomplish tasks He's set before them—from Bezalel crafting the tabernacle to Noah building the ark to Joseph preparing Egypt for famine. The connection to modern preparedness is unmistakable, and understanding it changes everything about how you view your role as someone who prepares.
If you've ever sensed that your ability to plan, store, and prepare comes more naturally to you than to others around you, this episode offers a perspective that goes far beyond practical skills. For those who have been filled with the spirit to prepare, recognizing the source of that calling brings both purpose and responsibility. This isn't about the zombie apocalypse or dystopian scenarios—it's about faithfully stewarding the abilities God has given you to protect your household and potentially serve others when difficult times arrive.
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War Notes | Ep10: Naval Warfare in the 21st Century

In the future near-peer and peer fight, salvo competition and missiles will be the preeminent means by which one country will kinetically overwhelm the other in a fight. I discuss the way the US Navy is in an existential hazard of being woefully under-prepared to meet the threat if Western forces go toe toe with regional hegemons in the East or West.
Let’s anticipate the disasters now that are the Spanish in the English Channel in 1588, the British Royal Navy at Jutland in 1916, and the discovery in WWII all these battleships were not really capital ships, or had adequate armaments, yet their political dimensions compel not only their continuous construction but are the most devastating when lost.
The aircraft carrier has been a signature component of US naval power and prestige for more than a century. The utility has continued to diminish since the end of WWII. The tremendous disadvantage of putting so much manpower and treasure into these single use leviathan systems in the modern world of distributed missile and PGM systems, emerging near-peer & peer adversaries and concentration of power in vulnerable systems is a recipe for future disaster.
The US Navy surface fleet is in tatters and shattered by readiness, maintenance and armament issues that are critical indicators of a navy totally unprepared.
It's time to clean house and fire the admirals and SES personnel.
More on the carrier dilemma in Chasing Ghosts Episode #034 and Dispatch #006.
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Pro Publica:
The Navy Accused Him of Arson. Its Own Investigation Showed Widespread Safety Failures.
2017 USN Ship Collisions
Gregory Vistica Fall from Glory: The Men Who Sank the U.S. Navy
Michael Junge Crimes of Command: in the United States Navy, 1945-2015
Gerry Doyle Carrier Killer: China's Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles and Theater of Operations in the early 21st Century
David Lee Russell Early U.S. Navy Carrier Raids, February-April 1942: Five Operations That Tested a New Dimension of American Air Power
Jeff Vandenengel Questioning the Carrier: Opportunities in Fleet Design for the U.S. Navy
Jeff Vandenengel interview on Midrats with CDR Salamander
Ivan Gogin Fighting ships of the PEOPLE LIBERATION ARMY NAVY 1949 - 2023
Jerry Hendrix Retreat From Range: The Rise and Fall of Carrier Aviation
Pacific War in WWII
James D. Hornfischer Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal
James D. Hornfischer The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945
Ian W. Toll Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942
Ian W. Toll The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944
Ian W. Toll Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
Jeffry R. Cox Rising Sun, Falling Skies: The Disastrous Java Sea Campaign of World War II
Jeffrey R. Cox Morning Star, Midnight Sun: The Early Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign of World War II August–October 1942
Jeffrey R. Cox Blazing Star, Setting Sun: The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign November 1942–March 1943
Jeffrey R. Cox Dark Waters, Starry Skies: The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign, March–October 1943
Samuel Eliot Morrison The Two-Ocean War: A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World War
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eODSurvival | Ep2: Silent Crisis Communications — Building a 4-Layer Comms Plan

When silence hits harder than the blackout itself — will you still be able to reach your family? In this episode of the EOD Survival Podcast, we reveal the four-layer communication plan every UK and EU household should have before crisis strikes. From simple PMR446 radios to offline mesh apps and long-range ham radio, this guide turns comms chaos into calm control. Stay connected. Stay ready. Because when the grid goes down, your plan is everything. 🎧 Listen now — and start building your own crisis-proof comms network today.

Survival Punk | Ep555: TRT After Two Months — My Honest Thoughts So Far

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PrepperNet's Prepping Academy | Your Car is Spying on You

In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin exposes a truth most people never consider — your car is one of the most powerful surveillance devices you own. From built-in GPS trackers and microphones to data-sharing apps and telematics, modern vehicles quietly collect your movements, contacts, driving habits, and even conversations.
Forrest breaks down how automakers, insurers, and tech partners harvest massive amounts of personal data every time you start the engine. He explains how this information is sold, traded, and stored — creating a complete digital dossier of your life behind the wheel. Most drivers have no idea their car knows where they sleep, work, and worship… and who’s in the passenger seat.
You’ll also discover practical steps to reduce exposure — from disabling unnecessary connections and removing old paired phones, to deleting stored navigation data and limiting app permissions. Forrest introduces Privacy4Cars, a powerful tool designed to help you erase personal information from your vehicle before it’s sold, rented, or serviced.

Survival and Basic Badass Prepper Podcast | The Rise of History’s Most Powerful Pirate Zheng Yi Sao

She commanded up to 80,000 pirates and 1,800 ships — more warships than most countries had in 1809.
She crushed the Chinese, Portuguese, and British navies… then retired undefeated, filthy rich, and opened her own casino.
Meet Zheng Yi Sao (also known as Ching Shih) — history’s most successful and most feared pirate of all time.
From a floating brothel in Canton to the undisputed empress of the South China Sea, this is the insane true story of how one woman turned tragedy into the largest pirate confederation the world has ever seen — the legendary Red Flag Fleet.
In this episode you’ll discover:
• How she went from sex worker to pirate queen in under two years
• The brutal (but genius) pirate code she enforced
• The naval battles that humiliated three empires
• How she negotiated the greatest surrender deal in pirate history
• What happened to her massive fortune and why you’ve probably never heard her name
If you think Blackbeard or Jack Sparrow were badass… wait until you meet the real Pirate Queen.
 
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eODSurvival | Ep1: When the Lights Go Out — Power Cuts & Preparedness

When the lights flicker off, what’s your plan? In this debut episode of the EOD Survival Podcast, we break down what really happens when the UK and Europe go dark — and how to stay safe, warm, and connected. From hidden risks in your own home to simple gear that could save you during a blackout, this episode turns panic into preparedness. Practical. Real. UK-focused survival advice that actually works. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to prepare smarter and survive stronger.

Survival Punk | Ep554: Building Your Ultimate Survival Shed

It’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning the fog is thick enough to feel like Silent Hill. One of my headlights is probably pointing toward the sky like a drunk lighthouse, but that’s a problem for later. Right now, we’re diving into a topic I’m uniquely qualified to talk about because I’ve done it myself: building your ultimate survival shed.

Ready Your Future | Hi-Tech Prepping - Accessing Accounts After Death

What happens to all your digital accounts, precious photos, and critical information when you can no longer access them yourself? In this episode, we tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of preparedness—making sure your loved ones can get into your phone, email, and online accounts during emergencies or after you’re gone. From heartbreaking real-world stories to practical solutions, this conversation will change how you think about digital legacy. You could consider hi-tech prepping techniques or even low-tech options.
Whether it’s a sealed envelope in your sock drawer, a password manager with emergency access features, or Apple’s Legacy Contact system, there are simple steps you can take today to prevent your family from being locked out during their hardest moments. This isn’t morbid—it’s loving preparation that could be the greatest gift you ever give the people who matter most.
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