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Survival Punk | Ep409: Hobo Code: Lost Survival Wisdom from the Rail Riders

In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we ride the rails back in time to explore the forgotten survival system of the American hobo. During the Great Depression, hobos were more than just drifters — they were tactical survivors who developed a network of symbols, signals, and strategies to navigate a collapsing society.

Von Wehunt | Ep4: Bachelors Guide to the Galoaxy

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 | Ep 408: Atlas Shrugged in Real Life – Are We Living Ayn Rand’s Collapse?

The Warning Wrapped in Fiction
Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged used to be considered dystopian fiction. Now, for many of us watching the modern world unravel, it feels more like a prophetic blueprint. In this episode, we dive into the eerie parallels between Rand’s vision of a crumbling society—and the slow collapse playing out around us today.
The Rise of Incompetence
In Atlas Shrugged, skilled workers, engineers, and innovators walk away as bureaucrats and paper-pushers take control. Sound familiar? Today, government agencies balloon with red tape while infrastructure, like trains, power grids, and bridges, worsens yearly. Expertise is ignored. Bureaucracy is rewarded. And the people who still know how to do things are being sidelined.
Demonizing the Productive
Rand warned about the demonization of success. Look around: entrepreneurship is labeled “privilege,” working too hard is “toxic,” and profit is a dirty word. In the novel, those who produced were taxed and regulated into silence. In real life, we see a culture that punishes competence and celebrates mediocrity. This isn’t theory—it’s happening now.
Blackouts, Shortages, and Stalled Supply Chains
In the book, trains stop running. Entire cities lose power. Goods vanish from shelves. It’s no longer far-fetched. Between supply chain collapses, energy instability, and labor strikes, we’re seeing real-world echoes of Rand’s fictional breakdown. Factories closing. Supermarkets thin on essentials. Delivery delays are stretching from days to months.
Who Is John Galt?
In Atlas Shrugged, the productive minority goes into hiding, refusing to support a system that punishes effort. In our world, many are quitting high-stress jobs, moving off-grid, or finding ways to live with less government and more independence. That’s where preppers shine—we’ve been preparing for this shift all along.
Lessons for Preppers
Don’t count on the system. It’s already showing cracks.
Reward competence—in yourself and in your community.
Value production over appearances. Skill beats status every time.
Build your parallel systems—food, power, comms, security.
Be ready to walk away from broken structures before they fall on you.
Final Thought
Whether or not you agree with Ayn Rand’s philosophy, one thing’s clear: Atlas Shrugged isn’t just a book anymore. It’s a warning. And it’s being played out in slow motion. Preppers aren’t shocked—we’ve seen it coming. But now it’s time to act like we mean it.
Because when the world shrugs… you’d better be standing.

Von Wehunt | Top Secret X-Files Show Ep3: The Cosmic Zodiac

WELCOME TO THE TOP SECRET X-FILES RADIO SHOW AMERICA WITH YOUR 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....
THINK OF THIS SHOW AS INSPIRED BY THE LEGENDARY ART BELL RADIO HOST AND SHOW. THERE ARE THINGS KNOWN AND THERE ARE THINGS UNKNOWN...AND IN BETWEEN ARE THE DOORS OF PERCEPTION. THIS IS YOUR VERSION OF DARK MATTER AND DREAMLAND...WE ARE ON THE AIR IN THE DARK AND STORMY NIGHT....AND OUR SIGNAL IS BROADCAST TO THE UNIVERSE AND COSMOS FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY....

Survival Punk | Ep407: Lost and Found: How to Avoid Getting Lost — and How to Get Back

In this episode of the Survival Punk Podcast, we’re talking about something that can happen to anyone — getting lost. Whether you’re deep in the woods, on a backroad adventure, or even exploring a new city, getting turned around can go from frustrating to deadly fast. But with a little preparation and the right mindset, you can avoid getting lost — and know what to do if it happens.

Dave Kershner Lightning Round | Ep209: Spain and the WEF, FBI polygraphs, Waltz out but back in, Rubio finds dossiers, Carney Wins?

In Episode 209, Dave starts the show with a discussion about the power outage in Spain, Portugal, and France. This sparks an unsolicited plug and reference to the tworiversoutfitter.com website, specifically the ‘Batteries & Solar’ and the ‘Communications’ collections. That entire discussion brings out the tin foil hat and a winding discussion about the nefarious activities of the WEF and IMF. After all that fun, Dave carries on with a conversation about the polygraphs being utilized (finally) at the FBI and the latest Trump announcement. Dave closes the show discussing the Canadian election results and the tin foil hat comes back out for an encore performance. Articles discussed/reviewed:
FBI using polygraph tests to identify leaks to media, following DHS, FEMA by Natalia Mittelstadt from Just the News
Trump nominates Waltz for high-level post after ousting him as national security advisor by Emma Colton from Fox News
Rubio reveals obscure Biden administration office kept 'disinformation' dossier on Trump official by Emma Colton from Fox News
Carney wins Canadian election, while Conservative leader loses his seat in Parliament by Rob Gillies from AP News
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)

Von Wehunt | Ep12: The New Pope

BROADCASTING FROM VAL HALLA 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 | Ep405: The Last Skill Standing: Adaptability Over Everything

In the prepping world, we love our gear. We train. We stockpile. We have bug-out bags packed like puzzle boxes and caches hidden in the woods. But when the storm hits, the grid goes down, or your plan gets blindsided by reality, there’s only one skill that always matters:

Survival Punk | Ep404: Broken Supply Chains: What You Should Be Buying Right Now

The Warning Signs Are Everywhere
Empty shelves used to be rare. Now they’re just part of the background noise. Delays, shortages, and “out of stock” notices are no longer the exception—they’re the new normal.
In Episode 404, we’re talking about what’s breaking down globally, what it means for you, and what you should be buying and stockpiling right now before it gets even worse.

The Kershner Files | Ep76: Ep76: Hook Up the Rain Barrels, Thwart Pests and Bugs, Dark and Impossible Choices in SHTF

In Episode 76 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we go on a winding journey through several topics related to spring projects before Dave closes the show with the serious topic of some impossible, often heartbreaking, decisions we’re all going to have to make.
 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
How to Install a Rainwater Collection System by Steve Nubie from Aska a Prepper
How To Protect Your Food Storage From Insects by Michael B from Self-Sufficient Projects
Impossible SHTF Choices You Will Have To Make by Fergus Mason 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)