Prepping Basics

In this episode we discuss the current events involving China's pursuit of Taiwan as well as Russia's pursuit of Ukraine - what both have been up to and what it could mean for the US. Plus a small rant. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) China/Taiwan Articles: Satellite Imagery: China Staging Mock Invasion of Taiwan? https://tinyurl.com/mhcpjzhy China's growing firepower casts doubt on whether U.S. could defend Taiwan https://tinyurl.com/55a6vas3 With Swarms of Ships, Beijing Tightens Its Grip on South China Sea https://tinyurl.com/rtd38nm China's Military Preparing for U.S. Intervention in Taiwan Strait https://tinyurl.com/69tcmymw China's Military Has Surpassed US in Ships, Missiles and Air Defense, DoD Report Finds https://tinyurl.com/v8adpvje Russia/Ukraine Articles: Satellite images show huge Russian military buildup in the Arctic https://tinyurl.com/f3d7a6pm US Allies Threatened By Russian Nukes, Experts Say https://tinyurl.com/yn9kk9ad Watch 3 Russian Nuclear Submarines Smash Through Arctic Ice at Once https://tinyurl.com/wk5e8bvu Three Russian nuclear submarines simultaneously break through Arctic ice in drills https://tinyurl.com/h563r69k Three Russian Ballistic Missile Submarines Just Surfaced Through The Arctic Ice Together https://tinyurl.com/atrpvvn7 Biden calls Ukraine's leader, pledges "unwavering support" in the face of Russian "aggression" https://tinyurl.com/nzeaxrra Russia warns West against sending troops to back Ukraine https://tinyurl.com/6bebc3y8 China Sends TWENTY War Planes into Taiwan Air Space after Russia Opens Nuke Missile Hatches on Arctic Submarines https://tinyurl.com/d98x5w7p The West waits for Putin’s next move as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise https://tinyurl.com/5xtrbmn9 Russian 'troop build-up' near Ukraine alarms Nato https://tinyurl.com/3r9aw86w

Short discussion about current events  and how they effect us as preppers an what we can do. Links: Suez Canal Blockage: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/25/suez-canal-blockage-is-delaying-an-estimated-400-million-an-hour-in-goods.html People in Ohio being monitored for Ebola: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/03/24/ohio-health-officials-monitoring-residents-exposure-ebola-africa/6991702002/ Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

In this episode I discuss the current state of my garden as well as lessons I've learned from last years failure's and changes I'm planning for this year to improve upon the garden. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

In this episode we discuss the importance of building a prepping library. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

In this episode we will discuss home security for everyday and SHTF situations. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Links: Information on different grades of deadbolts https://yourhomesecuritywatch.com/best-heavy-duty-deadbolt-lock-reviews-schlage-medeco/ https://www.locksmithledger.com/locks/article/10229590/an-overview-of-cylindrical-deadbolts Window Security film 3M https://youtu.be/96x2tO9Xuxw More security film demos https://youtu.be/i9Q3Wx6I6xA Vehicle Security Film Demo https://youtu.be/3tykhdkUG00 https://youtu.be/gMG8Z59IQm0 Other Brands/Types: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maph1a2qFf4&t=6s https://youtu.be/VyKlP2trTrc https://youtu.be/Qp4JwzyOGFU

In this episode we will discuss some of the current headlines regarding the rolling blackouts in Texas as well as the lessons we can take away from this. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) LINKS: https://poweroutage.us/ Animals at primate sanctuary freeze amid Texas power outage https://news.yahoo.com/animals-primate-sanctuary-freeze-amid-003558161.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr No power and no way out: One Austin neighborhood feels trapped in the cold https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/no-power-and-no-way-out-one-austin-neighborhood-feels-trapped-in-the-cold/269-1d4ffccf-64c6-43d0-ac49-8d29dd0e48f6 Two dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after using car for heat in Texas storm https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/two-dead-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-after-using-car-heat-texas-n1257972?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma Death toll rises as powerful winter storm knocks out power to millions in Texas https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-weather-winter-storm-power-outages-north-carolina-tornado/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=111510860 Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies and rolling blackouts: Behind Texas’ energy woes https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/15/us/power-outages-texas-monday/index.html Deadly, massive winter storm upends life across dozens of states https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/winters-wrath-bitter-cold-no-power-and-a-deadly-tornado ‘A complete bungle’: Texas’ energy pride goes out with cold https://apnews.com/article/texas-power-outage-winter-energy-pride-c260c340f619688dd511cc6645b40a04

In this episode we discuss the bare bones of prepping, where to start and what to focus on. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

In this episode we discuss how equipment failure can lead to bigger problems, and how through the use and implementation of PACE plans we can build redundancy into our preps so that no matter what happens we always we have a plan and have what we need. Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

In this episode we discuss basic things we can do in advance of a storm to help us ride it out in the event we should experience a short term power outage. Related Links: Eastern Pa Weather Authority: http://epawaweather.com Power Failiure Monitor App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sf.power.monitor Link to USB rechargable hand warmer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FTCML5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Intro/Outro Music “End Game” by Per Kiilsofte – Machinamasound.com Legacy Track Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

In this episode we take a look into the do's and don'ts of relying on Amazon reviews for making purchases. We will cover the basics of how to weed out the useless reviews and get to the meaty ones that make the biggest difference in your ultimate satisfaction. We also cover, ridiculous expectations, user error, and paid/sponsored reviews. Learn how to separate the junk reviews from the real ones and how to make almost all of your purchases "good" purchases.