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Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: Nelo Hotsuma via photopin cc

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... The Economy For Preppers And Survivalists Show Notes/Topics And Links: GDP numbers and will there be a correction in the stock market? Links: Q2 GDP Surges 4%, Beats Estimates Driven By Inventories, Fixed Investment Spike; Historical Data Revised Cozad's Freedom Redoubt Show Notes/Topics: The Lawyer Cartel - Our congress is ruled by layer elitist Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... FYI - The image I posted on the website for this post is actually relevant for today's show Show Notes/Topics And Links: News - Prescription Drug Crisis News - Out of Chicago - The insanity of America's prescription drug problem - robbers take out a medical clinic for prescription drugs Minutes later, the robbers started filling a box with drugs. They took 56 Viagra pills worth $1,700. They also took Xanex, a muscle relaxant; Norco, a pain killer and codeine-laced cough syrup, valued at $400. $1700 for 56 ED pills - pills with no real health benefit - this is one of many reasons why we are facing a healthcare crisis and why 70% people in the U.S. takes some type of prescription drug - what a racket Meditation How I used meditation to help with depression earlier this year Meditation helps me maintain focus - has also helped to lower my blood pressure Holistic Health vs Main Stream Health Practices The obesity crisis and how main stream health care is killing us - prepare for a bad Star Wars analogy here Imagine holistic care as your personal force Also, Tips from Cozad for beginners interested in Meditation Links: Older Men With Guns Rob Pharmacy, Make Off With Viagra, Other Drugs Prep Tip For The Day: Take a look at that old GPS that is setting in your glove department of your vehicle and see if it is still functioning and update it with new information(address, contacts, rally points) Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: JD Hancock via photopin cc

Show Notes/Topics And Links: Introduction Discussion on a slingshot constructed by Justin and sent to Fast Action Blades YouTube channel for review Thinking outside of the box and using available items on hand instead of having to rely on consumerism as the only option Alternative weapons - using Gorilla glue and tape - making a sap/blackjack How customers can reach Justin and the cost rundown for three types of slingshots that Justin offers Links: SlingshotWarrrior FastActionBlades Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: Neeta Lind via photopin cc

Show Notes/Topics And Links: Introduction to herbal medicine for beginners Using herbal medicine to treat modern-day aliments and herbal medicine as an alternative in case there is a collapse How difficult is it to grow herbs? Thoughts on essential oils The current healthcare crisis Looking at personal health holistically Nutrition is the first line of defense And much, much, more on today's show! Links: Herbal Prepper.com Herbal Prepper Podcast Prepper Broadcast Network Herbal Prepper Facebook Herbal Prepper Twitter Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Notes/Topics And Links: News - from previous weekend - a man finds a family friend molesting his son - father proceeds to place a beat down on the molester Situational Awareness Stay alert, stay alive - be present Women are better at paying attention, more aware, far better peripheral vision compared to men Reading body language and portraying/presenting body language so that are not viewed as prey Scanning - looking for threats, potential avenues of escape and advantages that can be used Check your six - look over your shoulder, use reflective services Safety in numbers - enhances all aspects of situational awareness, plus gives you and other people in your group the opportunity to fight your way out of an ambush, or dissuade others from attacking your group because of the additional numbers Getting that gut feeling - do you trust it? Links: Florida dad who pummeled son’s alleged molester said child is real hero (VIDEO) Prep Tip For The Day: A noise maker like a whistle is an excellent way to divert attention to yourself if you think you are, or are certain that your safety is in danger - also, public venues are great places to go to and ask for help, or make a phone call if you feel threatened Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: B.Romain via photopin cc

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Notes/Topics And Links: News - Ruling against Obamacare yesterday - case will probably go to the Supreme Court - could the law be overturned? The rest of the globe is leaving the dollar behind - the US will eventually lose its standing as the world's reserve currency I anticipate a contraction in 2qtr GDP  - technically that would be a recession, but I would call it just another downturn in this ongoing economic depression that has been papered over by governments and central banks - the reason for 1qtr contraction of -2.9% was not an anomaly and cannot be completely attributed to bad weather - the American consumer has taken a significant beating since 2008 - remember, that 70% of the US economy is from consumption and over 90 million people are out of the work force as labor participation has fallen off a cliff It all comes down to disposable income, or the lack there of Definition of the velocity of money, M1 and M2 Velocity Of Money - M1 Velocity Of Money - M2 Prices have increased with food, as the drought in the West continues Tech sectors are doing well for now - they are hiring Links: Fed appeals court panel says most Obamacare subsidies illegal The Almighty Dollar Is In Peril As The Global ‘De-Dollarization’ Trend Accelerates Swiss, Chinese Central Banks Enter Currency Swap Agreement Investopedia - Velocity Of Money Velocity of M1 Money Stock Velocity of M2 Money Stock Prep Tip For The Day: Physical gold and silver - if you don't own, then you don't own it Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Notes/Topics And Links: News - Diabetes spreading to China - over 100 million adults now have diabetes The Diabetes And Obesity Epidemic In This Country Diabetes defined Considered what would happen if our society shut down - medications no longer available for many aliments, including insulin Type 2 Diabetes can be avoided by better nutrition and a better lifestyle choices Getting Back Into Working Out Consult medical professional Have manageable goals - start slow Do not push yourself too much in the beginning - causing soreness, possibly injury The main goal is changing behavior, replacing bad habits with newer habits Takes time and takes commitment, but it can be done Give up the fast food - saves money and improves health Links: China the highest number of diabetics in the world, BBC News Diabetes Defined, By Mayo Clinic Staff Fitness 101: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Exercise Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only five dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Prep Tip For The Day: Homework - Time to look at meditation as a modern day cure for increasing welling being and improving overall health - this topic will be covered extensively in the future Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: Arya Ziai via photopin cc

Show Notes/Topics: Show notes are brief today - running behind News and propaganda Reading One Second After - Some thoughts so far Bugging out and situational awareness - leaving a minimalist lifestyle Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: NASA Goddard Photo and Video via photopin cc

Show Summary: Join me today for a conversation with Mike Slack, as we discuss the upcoming Preppers and Patriots Expo in Springfield, Missouri.  This conversation will detail the various exhibitors that will be displaying their wares at the expo, speakers and representatives from the prepper and freedom movements.  Also, information on ham and CB radios.  Great show today, so hear we go. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Introduction - Preppers And Patriots Expo in Springfield, Missouri What can first time visitors to a preparedness expo expect? Various exhibitors from all facets of the preparedness and survival fields Also representatives from patriot and libertarian organizations will be represented at the expo as well, including noted authors of the freedom movement Speakers from various survival and preparedness perspectives on both days of the expo Mike will also discuss ham radio, CB radio and other facets of preparedness Links: Website - Preppers and Patriots Expo Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. photo credit: DonkeyHotey via photopin cc

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Summary: The first part of the show, I will discuss the tragic loss of 295 people aboard flight MH-17 and why we are becoming dangerously close to a war with Russia.  This a new cold war that is becoming dangerously close to an all out shooting war between Russia and the United States.  On the second part of the show I will discuss inventorying non-preparedness items and accessing rather those items actually have a useful purpose for day to day operations, or preparedness. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Tragedy today, as Malaysian flight  MH-17 was shot down in the Ukraine What makes the tragedy even worse is that the Ukrainian people and other people of the world are pawn pieces of Russia and the United States The civil war in Ukraine is partially an effort to confront Russia and the other BRIC countries going away from the petrodollar and challenging the dollars status as the world's reserve currency - the same can be said in Syria, as the U.S. is supporting jihadist in a war against the Syrian dictator Bashar Assad The United States will continue to try to prod Russia and Putin into committing a stupid mistake and starting a massive war Thoughts on inventorying non-preparedness items to see if they have any usefulness for daily activities, or preparedness in general Links: Plane 'Shot Down': Britons Among 295 Killed Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only five dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Prep Tip For The Day: The simple notepad and pencil - paper is cheap, but it did not used be that way - take advantage of this easy prep Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: masser via photopin cc

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Summary: Government spending in the worst possible way will be the subject on today's show.  Plus, why socialism destroys economic prosperity and distributes the wealth to only a few, while the rest of the population has to endure poverty.  Great show today, so let us get started. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Government spending - 50 million given to a charitable group, so that group can buy a resort property to house 600 illegal juvenile immigrants - your money - gone Taxation - money stolen from you taxpayer, so that the government can waste it, but only after taking a cut off the top Stupid socialist policies in France causes Amazon to get rid of free shipping - everything has to be on a level playing field don't you know Links: Gateway Pundit, FEDS TO OPEN $50 MILLION RESORT FOR ILLEGAL CHILDREN – Complete With Tennis Courts, Sauna & Pools, Kristinn Taylor Amazon Charges Penny for Shipping Following France Ruling Shipping Cannot Be Free; "No Competition" Laws, by Mish Shedlock Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only ten dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Prep Tip For The Day: The handy handkerchief - tons of uses folks - having 1-2 of these kept with your bug out bag is a good idea Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Summary: On today's show, I will discuss barter items that can be bought at a thrift store and used for trade in the event of a collapse.  Many of these items can be stocked up on with little cost.  But in the event of scarcity of resources, these items could be extremely valuable for bartering. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Aside - water should not be used for bartering Barter Items - Toilet paper Wet wipes Soap - also can be made after learning the skill Feminine hygiene products Disposable razors Candles - also can be made after learning the skill Matches Socks Foot powder/body powder Trash bags Sewing Kit Toothbrush Dental Floss Links: Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only ten dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Prep Tip For The Day: Donating plasma for extra money Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Summary: Today I will discuss best case scenario planning and implementation of a bug out plan.  First we'll discuss generating a way to evaluate potential threats, so that the prepared family can make an informed decision to bugout with that information.  Depending on the threat, the family can decide how much time they have to leave an area and head to a preplanned location.  Near the end of show, I will cover alternatives for people who live in the mega cities. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Editor note - I forgot to discuss pets and animals into day's show, I will come back to this topic in the future. Developing a threat analysis to gather information, so that a family can make an informed decision regarding evacuation from an area Using the plan that you have, but making adjustments as you see fit from the information gathered through the threat analysis Thoughts on critical items, extra gear, recreational vehicles and storage units Links: Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only ten dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Prep Tip For The Day: Make sure to include device chargers for your electronic gizmos and keep them in the vehicle - this is especially important for families with kids that like electronic gizmos for entertainment Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: The MK Shop via photopin cc

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Summary: On today's show I will discuss why living off of food with no nutritional value is similar to military personal living off of MREs in the field.  The difference?  Military personal generally do not have a choose when i comes to field rations, but the average American does.  This is why supplements could be needed when food with no nutritional value is the only option.  Also, we will discuss a common sense firearm tip for travelers to different states. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Apologies on the sound quality, still working on it Living off of stock food staples with no nutritional value could cause problems later on - the trouble now is that the population of the United States is probably nutritional deprived because of our modern MRE American diet - putting us in an even worse situation going into a collapse scenario Common sense firearm tip - be careful if traveling to another state while carrying a firearm - one state can be firearm friendly, but that may not be the case the next state over - the same goes for municipalities as well Prep Tip For The Day: If traveling on vacation, no mater how unlikely, make sure that you have some type of alternative plan to get back in case of an emergency and leave a contingency plan with family, friends, neighbors, preparedness groups, or community watches covering issues like immediate family, property and other important considerations that is important to you in case you cannot get back to your home while on vacation Links: CDC - Vitamins and Minerals Experts: Don't Waste Your Money on Multivitamins 2014 United States Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the 50 States (Gun Laws for All Fifty States, 18th Edition) Gun Laws By State - Reciprocity and Gun Laws Quick Reference Guide - 2014 Edition Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only ten dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list. Photo credit: shannonkringen via photopin cc

Show Summary: Today I'm joined with Davi Barker, author of Survivor Max:  Too Smart To Die.  Our conversation will cover Davi's story, the survival of an eleven year boy in a post-apocalyptic world, societal collapse,  libertarianism and an interesting perspective on zombies in the animal world.  Plus, some writing strategies for writers stroke by inspiration while pinning their works. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Introduction Survival Max - the story of an eleven year old boy surviving a zombie apocalypse Using science as an ally by learning the strengths and weakness of the new zombie advisories The realization that modern societies can collapse within a very short amount of time - especially for cities, cut off from the supply chain A discussion on libertarianism and traveling to libertarian events Zombie's as an apex species and how zombie's compare to another animal  located in the oceans - sharks Writing tips and how Davi wrote the first draft of Survivor Max Closing thoughts Links: Survivor Max:  Too Smart To Die at Amazon and Barnes & Noble Davi Barker on Twitter PorcFest - Porcupine Freedom Festival Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only ten dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Summary: On this episode of the Poor Man Prepper Podcast, we'll take a look at a bank bail-in and why Spain is in such economic pain(more like Spain is a pain for tax payers and bank account holders).  Also, the sorry state of retail sales in the United States and why low income consumers are not the only ones feeling economic duress because of stagnant wages.  This is to be expected in the New Normal economy, as economic fundamentals no longer matter. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Jobs Report - Good news, beat expectations and is expanding faster than demographics, skilled/trained labor is needed in specific fields Bank bail-in for Spanish bank account holders - look at the fall out in Spain since the depression hit, record numbers of youth unemployed, with overall unemployment at 25% Retail sales suck - Walmart is not the only retailer suffering because of cash strapped consumers Links: Support the show by joining the Poor Man Prepper membership program - a basic membership for the year is only ten dollars and gives listeners access to an additional podcast released every Sunday Mish Shedlock, Spain Issues Retroactive 0.03% Tax on Bank Deposits to "Boost Economic Growth and Job Creation" Zerohedge, One Company Finally Admits: It Wasn't The "Harsh Weather" After All Prep Tip For The Day: Toilet paper - stock up on it - conceivably, could be worth its weight in silver during a crisis - consider the lack of sanitation during a disaster and why toilet paper is important Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Show Summary: On today's show, special guest A.R. Shaw will join us for a discussion of her recent literary work, Graham's Resolution, The Cascade Preppers - Book 2.  A.R. will discuss how Murphy's law can be a killer while living in a long-term survival environment, potential pandemics unleashed because of modern science and A.R.'s renewed interest in Ham radio technology. Show Notes/Topics And Links: Introduction The pandemic, has it subsided by book two? Thoughts on recent lab experimentation on past diseases like the Spanish Flu New antagonist in the second book besides living with the pandemic and just trying to survive in the wild? Interesting new characters introduced in the series Research for book three in the series and how the research lead to a new renewed interest in amateur radio How has ham radio technology changed since your first interest in the field? Preparing for the Ham radio license exam.  How difficult is it to learn Morse code? Visiting Apocacon in October, opportunity to meet fans and other writers in the preparedness field Final thoughts and ways to find A.R. Shaw on the interwebs Links: Graham's Resolution Series Twitter - ARShawAuthor Facebook - A. R. Shaw, Author Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.

Adult Language Used In This Recording - That Will Be All... Show Notes/Topics: Getting the most bang for your buck when stock food Food allergies, considering what type of food we can stock and when children cannot eat the food that we stock Prep Tip For The Day: Time to learn how to cook - being able to deliver high quality food to your family members is essential for maintaining morale during an emergency, you save money and eat cleaner, more nutritious meals Lat Cozad poormanprepper.com latcozad@poormanprepper.com Forum Is Now Open - Poor Man Prepper Forum My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio.  Also, I'm on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  And don't forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.