
The Survival Summit
Hosted by Jesse Wilbur, author of P.A.C.E. Planning, Situational Awareness, and The Nine Pillars of Preparedness, The Survival Summit Podcast delivers survival insights, interviews, and real-world breakdowns of what it takes to survive and thrive in a collapsing world. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting your journey, you'll learn the tools, mindset, and strategies to stay ahead of disasters, from EMPs and natural disasters to bugout plans and suburban security, as well as family readiness. New episodes weekly, practical and no fluff.
Episodes
Stop Looking Like an Easy Target: Workplace Awareness, Street Smarts & Everyday Carry
Most people are not caught off guard in the woods. They’re caught off guard in parking lots, offices, elevators, gas stations, jobsite trailers, and daily commute routes. Jesse breaks down practical awareness habits, professional EDC, parking lot tactics, baseline scanning, grayman movement, and simple drills you can start using today.
Prepared and Faithful
In this episode, Survival Summit tackles a question every Christian family should be asking: Does being physically prepared show a lack of faith, or is it part of faithful stewardship?We walk through biblical examples like Noah, Joseph, Nehemiah, and the Proverbs to show why emergency preparedness is not fear-based; it is wisdom in action. From protecting your family and storing food and water, to
Preparing to Survive in the Age of Collapse
Preparing to Survive in the Age of CollapseA Harvard PhD and Retired Air Force Colonel Says Collapse Is Already Inevitable… And No One’s Ready. In this episode, we dive into real-world threats most experts won’t talk about publicly, including:• A 16–57% annual probability of a collapse-level event• Why the U.S. electric grid is considered the “Achilles heel” of the nation• How AI is lowering the b
Confusion Is the New Battlefield
Confusion Is the New BattlefieldModern conflict doesn’t always start with bombs. Sometimes it starts with confusion. Competing narratives. Emotional reactions. Distrust. When perception shifts, behavior shifts, and stability breaks.This episode breaks down cognitive warfare, information chaos, and why clarity is now a preparedness skill.
Alien Deception?
Did the Bible Predict the Alien Deception? The world is suddenly talking about UFOs and non-human intelligences.Governments admit they exist.Scientists speculate about interdimensional beings.But thousands of years ago, the Bible already described supernatural beings interacting with humanity.In this episode we explore:Genesis 6 and the NephilimThe Book of Enoch and the WatchersEarly church fathe
Special "Eyes Up" Book Launch Podcast
Special Eyes Up Book Launch PodcastA practical, no-hype breakdown of Eyes Up: SituationalAwareness for Women. Why we wrote it, how it works, and how it's helping women lead with clarity and confidence. #situationalawareness #safety #survival #podcast #preparedness https://amzn.to/45Z2KW3
Survive the Streets
Survive the Streets is your wake-up call.Learn the 3-Second Rule for situationalawareness and why most people fail to see danger until it’s too late. Whether you're walking into a gas station, restaurant, or parking lot, your first three seconds can buy you the time and space to stay alive. We cover: The mindset that separates soft targets fromsurvivors How to train your brain to spot a
Stalked: How Women Can Stay One Step Ahead
Stalked: How Women Can Stay One Step AheadAre you being watched? Followed? Harassed? Gaslit?In this hard-hitting episode, we dive deep into the tactics predators use tostalk women, and exactly how to shut them down.You’ll learn:Whether you're living in fear or just want to be harder totarget, this episode arms you with the knowledge that could save your life.No fluff. No fear. Just facts, tool
Why Most Preppers Are Already Compromised
Why Most Preppers Are Already CompromisedYour Phone is tracking you! Your bugout route, your fallback plan, your “off grid” strategy… they might already be exposed.In this episode, Survival Summit goes deep into a vulnerability nearly every prepper overlooks… the phone in your pocket.You’ll discover:• How your phone’s IMSI silently logs your movement every time it connects to a tower• Why repeated
Grid Down Survival Blueprint
Grid Down Survival Blueprint | How to Prepare for Prolonged Blackouts and Power‑Grid FailuresJoin Survival Summit for a no fluff breakdown on how toprepare for widespread blackouts and long term power grid failure Learn how tobuild your blackout ready home with layered power systems water storagefiltration food security comms and community networks Get real world tools fromour best-selling books T
The Dangers of Digital ID's
The Dangers of Digital ID'sDigital IDs aren’t coming; they’re already here. Mobile driver’s licenses, biometric logins, centralized identity apps, it’s rolling out fast, and most people have no clue how dangerous this is. In this episode, I break down the real threat that digital identity systems pose to your freedom, preparedness, and autonomy. We’re talking surveillance, cashless control, so
How to Stay Private in a World That Tracks Everything
Your phone is tracking more than you think. Your car, too. Even your doctor’s website.In this brand-new episode, we break down exactly how corporations, databrokers, and apps are stealing your privacy, and how to fight back.Every example is real. No fiction. No paranoia. Just truth, tools, and tactics to protect yourself and your family.Real stories from Meta, Nissan, Life360, and moreStep-by-step
WE ALL SPEAK NOW, A Charlie Kirk Tribute
WE ALL SPEAK NOW, A Charlie Kirk Tribute, Christ-Anchored Freedom, And A Practical Path To PreparednessCharlie Kirk is gone, the mission is not. This long-form tribute blends Charlie’s cadence with a Christ-anchored, practical playbook for freedom and preparedness. We honor the man by doing what he did, speaking plainly about rights and responsibilities, training for real life, and building househ
The Real Bugout Plan: Why the Woods Are Your Last Resort
The Real Bugout Plan: Why the Woods Are Your Last ResortMost people get it wrong. Bugging out doesn’t mean grabbing your go-bag and disappearing into the forest. In this episode, we break down what “bugging out” really is using the P.A.C.E. framework: Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency. You’ll learn when to stay, when to go, and how to build a layered escape plan that actually works. Forge
Digital Predators: Deepfakes, AI Scams, and the War on Your Privacy
Digital Predators: Deepfakes, AI Scams, and the War on Your PrivacyThey don’t need guns; they have your devices. In this explosive episode, we expose how hackers, scammers, and AI deepfakes are turning your phone, camera, and online life into weapons against you. Learn how to protect your family, lock down your privacy, and fight back when the modern world comes for you.Subscribe now and never get
The First 10 Seconds: How to React Fast and Survive Anything
Every second counts when chaos strikes. In this episode, “The First 10 Seconds: How to React Fast and Survive Anything,” we break down why hesitation kills and how instant action saves lives.You’ll learn why your brain freezes, how to train your mind to act without hesitation, and what first moves to make in home invasions, active shooters, carjackings, natural disasters, and more. Real survival s
Left of Boom: The Survival Timeline
In this explosive episode of The Survival Summit Podcast, Jesse Wilbur, author of P.A.C.E. Planning, The Nine Pillars of Preparedness, and co-author of Situational Awareness, breaks down one of the most powerful concepts in modern preparedness: Left of Boom.“Left of Boom” (Douglas Laux) originated in the military during the Iraq War for IED prevention. “Left of Bang” built on that concept, adapted
Situational Awareness: Mastering the Art of Staying Alert
In this episode, Jesse Wilbur, CEO of Survival Summit, delves into the critical skill of situational awareness. Learn how to sharpen your senses, recognize potential threats, and make informed decisions in high-stress environments. Whether you're navigating urban landscapes or exploring the wilderness, these insights are essential for your safety and preparedness.#SituationalAwareness #Surviva
Chapter One - The Preparedness Mindset
Chapter One - The Preparedness Mindset: A reading from the first chapter of our newest book, the Nine Pillars of Preparedness.
Nine Pillars of Preparedness & Situational Awareness
Nine Pillars of Preparedness & Situational Awareness: We discuss our latest book, the importance of situational awareness, and upcoming projects. We apologize for the audio being of lower quality after the 7:55 mark. I'm not entirely sure what happened with the mic. #preparedness #survival #situationalawareness #prepper #emergency
Getting Home Safe after a Disaster
Getting Home Safe after a Disaster - Video Podcast #bugout #bugoutbag #homesafe #survival #preparedness #prepper #homestead #gethome #tips #howto
EMPs and Solar Flares Unveiled
EMPs and Solar Flares Unveiled *Pre-recorded Live Stream#emp #electromagneticpulse #solarstore #survival #preparedness #prepper #griddown #podcast #livestream
Post Collapse: How to Survive a Full Year
Post Collapse: How to Survive a Full Year. 4-29-25 7PM ET Livestream ***Reposted w/ better audio***#collapse #survival #prepper #bugout #livestream #preparedness #survivalskills
Urban Collapse & the 9 Pillars of Preparedness
Urban Collapse & the 9 Pillars of Preparedness #preparedness #survival #bugoutbag #shtf #emergency #livestream #live
Lessons from History — What Real Disasters Teach Us About True Preparedness
Lessons from History — What Real Disasters Teach Us About True Preparedness#preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper #survivalskills #beready#preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper
Building Your Personal Survival System
Building Your Personal Survival System #preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper
When the Smoke Rises
New giveaway Grand Prize winner, and "When the smoke rises" discussion#preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper
Emergency food storage
Building the Ultimate Emergency food storage setup. #paceplanning https://amzn.to/3WHdJPr
Survival Mindset: Survival is 90% mental. Are you ready?
Survival Mindset: Survival is 90% mental. Are you ready?#preparedness #survival #prepper #prepping #emergency #bugout #beready #mentalpreparedness #strength
Fighting Big Pharma with Herbal Education
Fighting Big Pharma with Herbal Education, with a special guest, Janae from Graham Fam Farm. https://www.grahamfamfarm.com/https://grahamfamfarmschool.org/ (501C3)#bigpharma #preparedness #survival #herbal #homesteading #prepper #prepping
Debunking Popular Survival Myths
This livestream discussed a few different survival myths.
The Pandemic that Killed Commonsense Preparedness
The Pandemic that Killed Commonsense Preparedness
Surviving Winter
Livestream about Surviving Winter, Simulcasted on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Twitch.
Mastering the Terrain with Off-Road & Bugout Vehicles
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Survival Summit Podcast! While we typically dive into a wide range of topics to equip you with the survival strategies and skills needed in any scenario, today’s episode is a special treat for all our listeners who are as fascinated by off-road and bugout vehicles as we are.
"Mastering the Terrain" will navigate the captivating universe of rug
🚗⚡️Exclusive Interview with Dr. Arthur Bradley, Inventor of Vehicle EMP Protection Devices! 💡🔒
🚗⚡️ Safeguard Your Vehicle: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Arthur Bradley, Vehicle EMP Protection Devices Inventor! 💡🔒
We jumped on a video call with Arthur Bradley, Ph.D., P.E., NCE, who also works at NASA, to discuss the many questions we get asked about how it's possible to protect your vehicle against and EMP.
#EMPSecurity #VehicleProtection #InnovationUnleashed #DrArthurBradley #ExpertIn
EJ Snyder - 6X Legend from Naked & Afraid!
We rounded up EJ "Skullcrusher" Snyder for Episode 2 where we talk about the current season of Naked and Afraid, what's next for EJ, and the Genesis of how EJ ended up on the show so many years ago.
Interview w Angery American
We sat down with Best Selling Author, Chris Weatherman, A.K.A., The "Angery" American. We talked about politics, war in Ukraine, and much more.
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