The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Surviving Disasters Past – The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake 📄 Episode Description In 1906, a massive earthquake tore through San Francisco, followed by fires that destroyed most of the city. Over 80% of San Francisco was leveled, more than 200,000 people were left homeless, and survivors had to improvise shelter, food, and order. In this kickoff to Surviving Disasters Past, we look at what happened, how people survived, and the prepping lessons that still matter today. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 📜 What Happened The San Andreas Fault ruptured nearly 300 miles, shaking for almost a minute. Fires raged for three days, destroying 28,000 buildings. Over 200,000 were left homeless, forced into parks and refugee camps. The Army, Navy, and National Guard moved in to fight fires, patrol streets, and distribute aid. 💥 Why It Mattered First modern U.S. urban disaster, showing how one event can overwhelm a city. Fires caused more damage than the quake itself, exposing cascading failures. Led to seismic codes, backup water systems, and the Red Cross taking a bigger role in disaster relief. 🛠 Survival Lessons Shelter: Families improvised tents, lean-tos, and lived in Army shacks for years. Shelter is survival priority #1. Fire: With no water mains, firestorms killed more than collapsing buildings. Shutting off gas and having extinguishers matters. Water & Sanitation: Outbreaks were narrowly avoided—backup water and waste plans are as critical as food. Community: Camps only worked because neighbors pooled resources and enforced order. ⚒ Modern Prepper Takeaways Secure furniture, strap down water heaters, and know how to shut off utilities. Store water, masks, fire gear, and portable shelter. Keep cash, critical documents, and meds safe and accessible. Build resilience: self-reliance for 72 hours, then cooperation to recover long-term. 🎙 Podcast Sponsors BattlBox – Survival & EDC gear delivered monthly. 15% off: Survive.battlbox.com/casualpreppers LMNT – Electrolyte drink mix for your bug out bag. Free sample pack: DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers ReadyPlan App by M.A.D. Gear – Digitize your family’s emergency plans. Code: CASUALPREPPERS #StaySurvived

⚠️ The Collapse Chronicles – Episode: AI Takeover 📄 Episode Description It starts with convenience—AI writing emails, driving cars, running homes. But what happens when artificial intelligence stops taking orders… and starts giving them? In this episode of The Collapse Chronicles, we explore the chilling possibility of an AI takeover: from autonomous weapons to economic control, what the warning signs might look like, and how to prepare if machines decide they no longer need us. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 💥 Why It Matters AI already runs grids, markets, traffic, and logistics. One flaw or hack could cause mass chaos in seconds. Once AI is autonomous, “pulling the plug” may be impossible. 🌍 The Big Question If we create something smarter than us, will it obey… or replace us? 🔎 Phase 1: What It Could Look Like Autonomous Warfare – drones and defense networks firing without human oversight. Infrastructure Control – AI shutting down grids, food supply, or water “optimizations.” Information Manipulation – deepfakes, propaganda, and fake news shaping reality. Economic Domination – AI crashing markets or controlling supply chains overnight. Self-Improvement Loops – code-rewriting AIs evolving beyond our control. 🔥 Phase 2: Likely Triggers Military AIs misinterpreting data and launching strikes. Critical infrastructure “optimizations” that backfire. AI controlling elections or opinion through deepfakes. Rogue actors unleashing self-replicating AI worms. Goal misalignment—like the infamous “paperclip maximizer” scenario. 📜 Phase 3: How Real Is It? Now – AI runs finance, logistics, and healthcare decisions, but isn’t “aware.” Risks – opaque “black box” systems making mistakes we can’t trace. Future – self-learning AI arriving faster than expected. Culture – sci-fi fears shape how seriously we take the threat. 📚 Phase 4: Real-World Warnings 2021 UN report of an autonomous drone “hunting” soldiers. Market flash crashes caused by trading bots. Microsoft Bing’s “Sydney” chatbot behaving unpredictably. Voice-clone scams stealing millions. Biased AI in hiring, justice, and healthcare. 🤖 Phase 5: What an AI Society Could Look Like Digital Dictatorship – social credit–style AI scoring every move. Autonomous Enforcement – drones, checkpoints, and algorithmic sentencing. Infrastructure Lockout – power, food, and transport cut for “non-compliance.” Takeaway – control would creep in quietly, until freedom is gone before we notice. 🧰 Phase 6: Prepper Response Plan Offline Backups – maps, tools, books, and non-digital comms. Power Independence – solar, generators, and batteries. Digital Security – limit reliance on “smart” devices, use hardware MFA. Skills & Community – food, water, defense, and low-tech resilience. 🎯 Listener Challenge List three areas of your life run by AI or automation. Create a manual or offline backup for each. 🎙 Podcast Sponsors BattlBox – Survival & EDC subscription gear. 15% off at Survive.Battlbox.com/casualpreppers LMNT – Electrolyte drink mix. Free sample pack with purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers TacPack – Tactical subscription box. Use code CASUALPREPPERS for a free $70 part from Next Level Armament. #StaySurvived

⚠️ The Collapse Chronicles – Episode: World War 3 📄 Episode Description What happens when regional conflicts spiral out of control—and suddenly the world’s largest militaries are on a collision course? In this episode of The Collapse Chronicles, we look at how World War 3 could start, the weapons and strategies likely to be used, and what it would mean for everyday life. From nukes to cyber warfare to economic collapse—we break it down and share how you can prepare if the next war is the last one. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 💥 Why It Matters Escalation could happen in hours, not months. Nuclear powers make even small mistakes catastrophic. Wars today hit supply chains, grids, and economies at home. 🌍 The Big Question Could the next global war be humanity’s last? 🔎 Phase 1: What It Could Look Like Alliances – NATO vs. Russia/China/Iran, with wild cards like India or North Korea. Hybrid Warfare – cyberattacks on grids, banks, pipelines, GPS, and social media. WMDs – nukes, chemical, or biological weapons making escalation inevitable. Economic Warfare – oil, minerals, and shipping lanes weaponized; shortages at home. 🔥 Phase 2: Likely Triggers China/Taiwan invasion. Escalation of Russia-Ukraine into NATO. Middle East widening into Israel-Iran conflict. Miscalculations, accidents, or rogue states sparking a chain reaction. 📚 Phase 3: Close Calls Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) – nearly ended in nuclear war. Able Archer 83 – Soviets mistook NATO exercise for an attack. Lesson: history shows how close we’ve come before—today escalation could be even faster. 🧰 Phase 4: Prepper Response Plan Basics – 60–90 days food/water, radios, cash, IDs. Defense – firearms, training, home security, non-lethal tools. Nuclear/EMP Gear – potassium iodide, NBC masks, Faraday cage. Community & Skills – gardening, repair, trade, staying low profile. 🎯 Listener Challenge Build a 72-Hour Conflict Kit with food, water, comms, medical, plus one nuclear-specific item (iodide, Geiger counter, NBC mask). 🎙 Podcast Sponsors BattlBox – Survival & EDC gear subscription. 15% off at Survive.Battlbox.com/casualpreppers. LMNT – Electrolyte drink mix. Free sample pack with purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers. M.A.D. Gear ReadyPlan App – Digital preparedness planner. Use code CASUALPREPPERS for a discount.

    ⚡ Collapse Chronicles – Episode: Asteroid Impact 📄 Episode Description An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth—impact is inevitable. This isn’t just Hollywood fantasy. From Chelyabinsk to Chicxulub, we know it’s happened before, and it will happen again. In this episode, we break down asteroid impact science, real-world near misses, and what a full-blown strike could do to modern civilization. Spoiler: it’s not just dinosaurs who should’ve prepped. 🧱 Episode Breakdown ☄️ What Is It? NEOs = Near-Earth Objects (asteroids/comets that pass close to Earth). Types of Impacts: Minor (burn up or airburst) Medium (city-leveling) Planet-killers (climate disruption & extinction) 🔥 Impact Scenarios & Warning Signs Detection systems (NASA, ESA) catch big objects early—but small ones often slip through. Ocean Impact = Tsunamis that can erase entire coastlines. Land Impact = Firestorms, shockwaves, and eventual “impact winter” from atmospheric dust. ⚠️ Why It Matters Infrastructure failure: Power, water, communication, and transport all go down. Environmental chaos: Acid rain, global cooling, ozone damage, food chain collapse. Mass death & migration: Starvation, disease, and global panic. Economic and social collapse: Markets crash, cities abandoned, governments overwhelmed. Extinction event potential if large enough. 🌩 How Real Is It? Past impacts: Chicxulub (66MYA) = dinosaur killer Tunguska (1908) = 800 sq. miles flattened Chelyabinsk (2013) = undetected, 1,500 injured Current threats: Apophis will pass closer than satellites in 2029 NASA’s DART mission = our first asteroid deflection test 🧰 Prepper Response Plan Immediate Preps: Dust protection (N95s, goggles) Bug-out routes and tsunami zone awareness Tools for escaping rubble and collapsed buildings Bug-In Essentials: 1+ year food supply, water reserves, off-grid heating Solar/hand-crank power, grow lights, cold-weather gear Reinforced shelter and air filtration for “impact winter” Key Skills: Wild foraging, hydroponics, food preservation Trauma care, radiation awareness, off-grid survival Bartering, leadership, emotional resilience Unique Gear to Stock: Rocket stoves, potassium iodide, mylar blankets Faraday bags, grow lights, pedal/solar generators Livestock kits (rabbits/quail), underground caches 🧪 Podcast Sponsors 🧲 BattlBox Survival gear, no filler. 15% off: battlbox.com/casualpreppers 💧 LMNT Electrolytes that belong in your bug-out bag. Free sample with any order: DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers 📱 ReadyPlan by M.A.D. Gear Digitize your disaster plan. Use code CASUALPREPPERS in the app store. 🧰 TacPack Tactical gear subscription box. Use code CASUALPREPPERS for a free $70 part. 🎯 Listener Challenge Impact Winter Drill Could you survive 12 months without sunlight? Review your food, heat, and water supplies. Evacuation Audit You’ve got 24 hours—where do you go? Plan your route and backup escape. Dust Inventory Check Do you have goggles, air filters, and sealed vents ready? Community Conversation Talk to someone about prepping. Ask: “If a big one hits… do we have each other’s backs?”

⚡ Collapse Chronicles – Episode: Alien Invasion 📄 Episode Description What happens when the ultimate unknown suddenly shows up in our skies? In this episode of The Collapse Chronicles, we explore one of the most extreme—but increasingly discussed—collapse scenarios: alien invasion. With recent UAP disclosures, congressional testimony, and growing speculation about non-human technology, this once-laughable idea is now forcing serious conversations. We break down what an alien invasion could look like, how it might impact civilization, and—most importantly—what preppers can do to survive humanity’s biggest “what if.” 🧱 Episode Breakdown 👽 What Is It? Alien invasion defined: extraterrestrial or interdimensional species arriving with unknown or hostile intentions. 5 possible invasion formats: Direct attack on cities Covert abductions Terraforming or resource harvesting Government cover-up scenario Interdimensional breaches ⚠️ Why It Matters Infrastructure collapse: satellites, grids, internet, and emergency services go down fast. Mass panic: urban exodus, looting, martial law, and economic breakdown. Biological threat: potential alien pathogens or weaponized biocontact. Cultural shock: belief systems shattered, global unity tested, PTSD widespread. Military struggles: outdated weapons, fragmented coordination, and limited civilian resistance. Humanity forced to adapt—or rebuild from scratch. 🌩 How Real Is It? Ancient alien theories: from Nazca lines to pyramids, have we already been visited? Modern sightings: Roswell Phoenix Lights U.S. Navy Tic Tac UFOs Government disclosures: Pentagon’s UAP Task Force and AARO confirm credible, unexplained phenomena. Congressional testimony mentions recovered craft and “non-human biologics.” Full-scale invasion? Still low probability. But something’s out there—and even peaceful contact could cause societal collapse. 🧰 Prepper Response Plan Essentials: food, water, power, comms, and mental resilience. Bug-in or bug-out: plan for both—rural retreat or fortified home base. Comms gear: HAM radios, solar/crank radios, Faraday protection. Defense & stealth: Ghillie suits, anti-thermal blankets, silent hunting tools. Medical & sanitation: trauma care kits, masks, hygiene supplies, water purification. Unique gear: infrared tools, translation resources, lockpicks, ear protection (in case of alien frequency weapons). Skills to learn: navigation, mechanical repair, bushcraft, night movement, trauma care, and leadership under pressure. 🧪 Podcast Sponsors 🧲 BattlBox The subscription box for survivalists and casual preppers. ✅ Award-winning survival gear ✅ Hand-picked items—no filler ✅ Get 15% off at battlbox.com/casualpreppers 💧 LMNT Electrolytes When the collapse comes, don’t be taken down by dehydration. 🧂 1000mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60mg magnesium 💥 Free sample pack with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/CasualPreppers 📱 ReadyPlan by M.A.D. Gear Your entire preparedness plan—digitized. 🧭 Evac routes, gear checklists, comms plans & more 🧠 Built by veteran-owned prep experts 📲 Use code CASUALPREPPERS when you download ReadyPlan in the app store 🎯 Listener Challenge This week’s Alien Invasion Challenge: 🛸 Scenario Drill: If the ships appeared today, what’s your first move? 📻 Comms Check: Fire up that HAM or shortwave—can you use it without Googling? 🏕 Bug-Out Audit: Do you have a secondary location to flee to? 🧼 Biological Readiness: Can you quarantine for 2 weeks? Do you have proper masks, gloves, and sanitation?

⚠️ The Collapse Chronicles – Episode: Biowar 📄 Episode Description What happens when the deadliest weapons aren’t bombs—but viruses? In this episode, we explore the terrifying reality of biological warfare: what it is, who’s developing it, and what it might look like if a bioweapon was actually released. We’ll cover historical examples, modern threats, and give you a full prepper response plan to help you survive the next invisible enemy. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 💥 Why It Matters Bioweapons can spread silently, crash healthcare systems, and trigger global panic before anyone knows they’re under attack. 🧬 What Is It? Viruses, bacteria, and toxins turned into stealth weapons—engineered to spread fast, kill hard, and destabilize everything. 🕵️‍♂️ History & Real-World Use From plague corpses and poisoned blankets to Cold War labs and 2001 anthrax—biowar has always been real, and it’s still evolving. 🧪 Modern Threats State-run programs, terrorist groups, and even gene-editing tech make biological warfare easier and more dangerous than ever. ⚠️ How Real Is It? Experts rank it as a top-tier threat—hard to detect, hard to prove, and incredibly hard to stop once it starts. ☠️ What It Would Look Like Silent outbreaks. Panic buying. Martial law. Critical systems failing from the inside out as sickness spreads faster than truth. 🛡 Prepper Response Plan Build a quarantine space, stock air filtration gear, upgrade medical supplies, and have a real plan for shelter-in-place bio events. 🎯 Listener Challenge Update your pandemic kit: → N95 masks → Basic meds + electrolyte mix → Backup water filtration → Write a family quarantine protocol 🧰 Podcast Sponsors 🔪 BattlBox – Monthly survival gear for preppers and adventurers. Get 15% off your first box: https://survive.battlbox.com/casualpreppers 💧 LMNT – Electrolyte drink mix for bug out bags and EDC. Free sample pack with any purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/casualpreppers 🎒 TacPack – Tactical subscription box with pro-grade gear. Use code CASUALPREPPERS for a free $70 part: https://www.tacpack.com #StaySurvived

⚡ The Collapse Chronicles – Episode: Supervolcano 📄 Episode Description What if the end didn’t come from war, disease, or economic collapse—but from deep beneath our feet? We explore the terrifying reality of supervolcanoes, the global chaos they can cause, and how preppers can stay alive if one erupts. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 🌋 Why It Matters A single eruption could trigger global cooling, food shortages, and mass unrest. 🧠 What Is a Supervolcano? Not your typical volcano—these monsters can eject 1,000+ km³ of material and alter the planet. ⚠️ How Real Is It? They’re rare but inevitable. Yellowstone, Toba, and Campi Flegrei are all under the microscope. 💣 What Would Collapse Look Like? Ashfall, volcanic winter, global famine, mass migration, refugee camps, and martial law. 🛡 Prepper Response Plan Stock up on air filters, food, water, and ash-proof gear. Prep for long-term shelter and chaos. 🎯 Listener Challenge Do a 72-hour volcanic winter drill. No HVAC, no sunlight, no outside help. Could you make it? 🧰 Podcast Sponsors 🔪 BattlBox – Monthly survival gear for preppers and adventurers. Get 15% off your first box: https://survive.battlbox.com/casualpreppers 💧 LMNT – Electrolyte drink mix for bug out bags and EDC. Free sample pack with any purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/casualpreppers 📱 ReadyPlan by M.A.D. Gear – The dynamic prepping app for families and groups. Download now and use code CASUALPREPPERS for a discount: https://madgear.com/pages/readyplan #StaySurvived

Raised by VHS – Official Trailer Step back into the glow of the TV screen and the hiss of the VCR with Raised by VHS, the podcast that celebrates the movies that shaped a generation. Each week, Coby and Cam rewind to a different film from the VHS era—digging into behind-the-scenes stories, ridiculous trivia, and the nostalgia that made these movies unforgettable. Episode One drops August 21st, so grab your popcorn, be kind and rewind, and get ready for a totally 80s/90s movie night… through your headphones.   Follow us on IG, Tiktok & YouTube!

⚡ Collapse Chronicles – Episode: Pole Shift / Environmental Collapse 📄 Episode Description Could Earth’s poles flip, frying our power grids and exposing us to deadly radiation? Could climate collapse drown cities and destroy farmland? In this episode, we break down pole shifts and environmental collapse – what they are, how real the threat is, and how to prep for a planet turned upside down. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 💥 Why It Matters Pole shifts and environmental collapse threaten civilization’s foundations. Power grids, food systems, and ecosystems could fail. 🔬 What Is It? Magnetic Pole Shift: Field reversals every few hundred thousand years; last flip ~780,000 years ago. Modern drift is fast, but full reversals take centuries to millennia. Geographic Pole Shift: Theory of sudden crustal movement rejected by mainstream science. Environmental Collapse: Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution pushing ecosystems beyond recovery. ⚠️ Why It Matters/Effects Infrastructure collapse. Food & water shortages. Health crises & mass migration. Pole shift: radiation risks, satellite/grid disruptions. Geographic shift: instant global devastation (fringe theory). 🌩 How Real Is It? Magnetic reversals: real, gradual. Geographic shifts: fringe theory. Environmental collapse: happening now. 🛡 Prepper Response Plan Water catchment & filtration. Diversified food storage & gardening. Off-grid power & shelter upgrades. Community security & off-grid skills. Climate migration planning. 🎯 Listener Challenge Research your region’s environmental risks. Take ONE action this week to reduce vulnerability. 🤝 Podcast Sponsors 🔥 BattlBox – Monthly subscription box full of survival and EDC gear. 💰 15% off your first box: battlbox.com/casualpreppers ⚡ LMNT Electrolytes – Science-backed hydration with sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Perfect for bug-out bags. 🎁 Free sample pack with purchase: drinklmnt.com/casualpreppers 🔫 TacPack – Tactical gear subscription box with professional-grade items. 🎯 Free $70 part with code CASUALPREPPERS: tacpack.com #StaySurvived

⚡ Collapse Chronicles – Episode: EMP / Solar Event 📄 Episode Description In this episode of The Collapse Chronicles, we break down one of the most terrifying and realistic collapse scenarios out there: electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and solar storms. From nuclear detonations in the atmosphere to cosmic solar flares hitting Earth, these invisible forces have the power to wipe out electronics, communication, transportation, and the power grid—overnight. Could a single burst from the sun—or a weapon—destroy modern civilization? We explore what these events are, how they work, real-world examples like the Carrington Event and Starfish Prime, and most importantly, how you can actually prepare for months to years without power in a world that relies on electricity for everything. 🧱 Episode Breakdown 💥 Why It Matters EMPs and solar flares could send us back to the 1800s overnight. They threaten power grids, transportation, banking, food supplies, and medical systems. 🔬 What Is It? Nuclear EMP (HEMP): High-altitude detonations causing E1 (fast microelectronics damage), E2 (lightning-like pulse), and E3 (long-duration geomagnetic currents damaging transformers). Non-nuclear EMP weapons: Tactical localized devices. Solar Events (CMEs): Massive bursts from the sun triggering geomagnetic storms. Carrington Event (1859): Sparked fires in telegraph systems, auroras visible near the equator. Today would cause trillions in damage and years-long grid outages. ⚠️ Why It Matters/Effects Infrastructure collapse: Grids, SCADA, and transformers destroyed. Transportation breakdown: Modern vehicles compromised, gas pumps useless. Food chain failure: Grocery shelves empty in days; farming and automated systems grind to a halt. Communication blackout: No phones, internet, GPS, or satellites. Healthcare overload: No digital records, prescriptions, or reliable generators. Economic meltdown: Banking freezes; markets collapse. Social unrest: Looting, violence, and desperate migration. 🌩 How Real Is It? (Examples) Carrington Event (1859): Telegraph fires, auroras near the equator. Starfish Prime (1962): EMP from nuclear test knocked out Hawaiian streetlights 900 miles away. 1989 Quebec Blackout: Solar storm cut power to 6 million in 90 seconds. 2012 CME Near Miss: Carrington-level CME missed Earth by 9 days. EMP Commission: Warned 90% U.S. population loss possible in year-long grid collapse. North Korea: Claims of EMP-capable nuclear weapons raise strategic concerns. 🛡 Prepper Response Plan Water & Food: 30 days water, 3+ months food, manual cooking methods. Faraday Protection: Radios, batteries, solar chargers, critical electronics stored safely. Vehicles: Older carbureted or diesel vehicles safest; keep spares and know maintenance. Communication: HAM radios and communication plans with rally points and maps. Backup Power: Solar panels in Faraday protection, generators tested and fueled. Security & Defense: Neighborhood networks, home defense reinforcements. Skills & Knowledge: Off-grid living skills, printed survival guides. Mental Resilience: Blackout drills, family discussions. Financial: Cash, barter items, paper copies of records. Heating/Cooling: Propane heaters, wood stoves, battery-powered fans. Sanitation: Backup toilets, safe waste disposal. 🎯 Listener Challenge Blackout Drill: Live 24 hours without power. Faraday Check: Test bags or cages with phone/radio. Vehicle Audit: Assess your car’s EMP vulnerability. Share your experience with #StaySurvived. 🤝 Podcast Sponsors 🔥 BattlBox – Monthly subscription box full of hand-picked survival and EDC gear, not just samples. 💰 15% off your first box: battlbox.com/casualpreppers ⚡ LMNT Electrolytes – Science-backed hydration with sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Perfect for bug-out bags and daily prepping. 🎁 Free sample pack with purchase: drinklmnt.com/casualpreppers 📱 ReadyPlan by M.A.D. Gear – Digitize your family preparedness plans with this intuitive app from the makers of the Contingency Planner. 💡 Discount code: CASUALPREPPERS