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Survival and Basic Badass Podcast

Survival and Basic Badass Podcast

Jager 484 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

Welcome to the Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, which explores off-grid living, guns, prepping, survival skills, and conspiracy theories. Each week, the show offers practical tips on self-sufficiency, sustainable shelter, natural resource harvesting, and alternative energy. It also discusses responsible firearm ownership and handling, aiming to educate listeners on self-defense. The podcast embraces the prepper lifestyle, providing tips for navigating unpredictable situations.

Episodes

How to Secure Your Homestead When Help Isn’t Coming
How to Secure Your Homestead When Help Isn’t Coming Oct 11, 2026 2712 How secure is your homestead when help isn’t coming? In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we break down homestead security, preparedness, and protecting your property during a grid-down emergency or major disruption. Security isn’t just about weapons or defending the front door. A resilient homestead uses layers: controlling access, detecting problems early, protecting criti
Off-Grid Climate Control: Heating & Cooling Without Electricity
Off-Grid Climate Control: Heating & Cooling Without Electricity Oct 4, 2026 2451 What happens to your home when the power goes out and the HVAC stops? In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, Chuck and Kevin take on off-grid climate control—how to keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter when electricity isn’t available. Long before central air and heat pumps, people designed homes around the climate. We look at some of those old-school s
Iran, $7 Diesel & a World That Makes No Sense
Iran, $7 Diesel & a World That Makes No Sense Sep 28, 2026 819 Iran, war, $7 diesel, government spending, AI, religion, school lunches—and a world that increasingly seems to make no sense. In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, Chuck and Kevin sit down for an unfiltered conversation about Iran, military strategy, rising fuel prices, oil and energy security, and the economic uncertainty that eventually works its way down to every American h
We’re Not Ready for What’s Coming — With Dr. Tom Brophy
We’re Not Ready for What’s Coming — With Dr. Tom Brophy Sep 27, 2026 4341 What happens when the power goes out and doesn't come back on? What happens when hospitals, pharmacies, communications, and emergency services are no longer available? Tom explains why real medical preparedness requires more than a first-aid kit and why knowledge, training, medications, and the right emergency medical supplies can become critical during a long-term disaster or grid-down situation.
Water Without the Grid: Wells, Rainwater & Backup Systems
Water Without the Grid: Wells, Rainwater & Backup Systems Sep 20, 2026 2078 What happens when the water stops flowing? Whether it’s a power outage, contaminated municipal water, drought, equipment failure, or a long-term grid-down situation, water is one dependency you can’t afford to ignore. In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, Chuck and Kevin break down practical ways to build a water supply that’s harder to disrupt. We cover rainwater collection,
Who Really Controls the Dollar? Inside the Federal Reserve (Classic)
Who Really Controls the Dollar? Inside the Federal Reserve (Classic) Sep 13, 2026 2596 Who controls America’s money, and how much influence does the Federal Reserve have over inflation, interest rates, debt, banking, and the everyday cost of living? In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we share our opinions and personal perspectives on the Federal Reserve, the U.S. monetary system, government debt, central banking, inflation, and the declining purchasing power
Grow It, Raise It, Preserve It: Building Food Security
Grow It, Raise It, Preserve It: Building Food Security Sep 7, 2026 2403 What happens when the grocery store stops being reliable? In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we continue the Build a Life That’s Hard to Disrupt series by tackling one of the most important preparedness systems of all: food. Food storage is important, but eventually stored food runs out. Real food security means developing the ability to produce food yourself—and building
So Kevin Started Talking
So Kevin Started Talking Aug 30, 2026 2209  Kevin Started Talking… This episode started out as a perfectly reasonable conversation about food production, preparedness, and building a life that’s hard to disrupt. Then Kevin started talking. What followed includes questionable opinions, dark humor, wild speculation, things somebody probably read on the internet, and several moments where Chuck attempts—sometimes successfully—to steer
Stop Prepping for Disasters. Start Prepping for Disruption
Stop Prepping for Disasters. Start Prepping for Disruption Aug 23, 2026 1999 Stop Prepping for Disasters. Start Prepping for Disruption What if we’ve been thinking about preparedness the wrong way? Preppers spend a lot of time trying to predict the next disaster—EMP, hurricanes, cyberattacks, economic collapse, pandemics, war, grid failure, or civil unrest. But the truth is, we don’t know what’s coming next. And maybe we don’t need to. In this episode of The
Build A Life That Is Hard To Disrupt
Build A Life That Is Hard To Disrupt Aug 14, 2026 2680 What happens when the power goes out—and doesn’t come back on? In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we explore what it really means to Build a Life That Is Hard to Disrupt. This episode is based on my Prepper Camp presentation and takes a different approach to preparedness. Instead of preparing for one specific disaster, the goal is to build a home, homestead, and lifestyle
Badasses Who Solve Problems
Badasses Who Solve Problems Aug 2, 2026 2176 Some people panic when everything falls apart. Others get to work. What makes them different? In this episode of The Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, we’re talking about the men and women who refuse to accept “it can’t be done.” The innovators, survivors, engineers, explorers, soldiers, and everyday people who looked at impossible situations and found solutions that changed history. Being a
Aerial Surveillance Just Became Your Biggest Problem
Aerial Surveillance Just Became Your Biggest Problem Jul 26, 2026 2270 Are you concerned that your off-grid setup is visible to the public, compromising your privacy and security? In this video, we'll be discussing the importance of concealment for off-grid setups and revealing a game-changing solution to keep your homestead hidden from prying eyes. From camouflage techniques to advanced stealth methods, we'll cover it all to ensure your off-grid lifestyle remains pr

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