Best Apocalypse Survival Guide Podcasts (2025)

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The Complete Urban Survival Guide: Staying Alive When Cities Become Death Traps 31:19

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13d ago31:19

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When the city falls, survival is no longer about comfort but endurance. Streets become war zones, grocery stores run dry, and neighbors turn into threats. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter reveals the complete urban survival guide—how to secure food, water, shelter, and safety when millions are trapped together in chaos. …

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Chip on Getting Into Fixing Your Car 1:00:30

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Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, James and Brooke talk with Chip about how to get into fixing your car, even though it feels overwhelming, difficult, and expensive. They go over starter tool sets, where to source parts, and what not to skimp on. Guest Info Chip can be found of Twitter @deimosrises. Host Info James can be f…

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#0247 - Hotel Room Intruders, Bartender Brawls, and the Deer That Ate Itself - 10/02/2025 46:11

2d ago46:11

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This episode was pure caffeinated chaos, starting with Viktor Wilt spiraling into a deranged TED Talk about the dark art of scalper economics, where panicked fans fork over $600 for seats only to find out weeks later the same row is cheaper than gas station nachos. He rants about Sleep Token pit tickets listed for $871 like they’re relics of the Ho…

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DIY Weapons: Defending Yourself When Law and Order Breaks Down 27:11

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When society collapses, the greatest threat may not come from hunger or disease, but from other people. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we reveal how to defend yourself when the rule of law disappears. From improvised weapons to psychological deterrence, discover the strategies that could mean the difference between survival and r…

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#0246 - The Great Concert Etiquette War Of 2025 - 09/30/2025 42:01

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This episode was a sprawling, unhinged rollercoaster where reality, absurdity, and pure chaos all fought for airtime—and somehow everyone lost. It kicked off with the host plunging into the comedy world’s current civil war: the Saudi Arabian comedy festival that has split stand-up comics right down the middle. On one side, you’ve got performers lik…

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E.D.C. Update - Every Day Carry for the Modern Man Provide Protect Defend 27:14

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Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor; S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive Recovery F.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hun…

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Israel, Palestine, Liberty, and the Left (with Jasmin Faulk) 54:22

2d ago54:22

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Jasmin Faulk is an ex-Muslim human rights activist with an insider's perspective on Islam, the war on women, and the often awkward perspectives of the West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Six Survival Skills every Solo Woman Needs 14:56

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Once in survival mode, your brain is going to be screaming a million things at you at once. How do you maintain your cool while navigating a bug-out situation or just getting lost on a walk? Listen to hear the Six Survival Skills Every Solo Woman Needs Go to https://urbanladyprepper.com/index.php/prepper-checklist/ for the FREE essential prepper ch…

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Traffic School with Peaches and Bert Kreischer – 09/26/2025 1:03:08

8d ago1:03:08

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The “episode” begins not with Bert Kreischer, but with his absence—a negative space, a hungover black hole where his face should be on Zoom. Instead, Peaches mutinies, seizing the host chair like a lunatic sea captain steering a flaming tugboat into the Mariana Trench. The clock screams 8:27, Bert is missing, and time itself begins to unravel. Sudd…

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This Month in the Apocalypse: September, 2025 1:06:54

4d ago1:06:54

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Episode Summary This time on This Month in the Apocalypse, Margaret, James, and Inmn talk about everything that happened in September, from what's going on with the climate, to immigration courts, to the already not the latest executive order. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Margaret can be found on twitter @magpiek…

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#0245 - Goblin Corpses and the Rapture Sunroof Survival Guide - 09/24/2025 39:18

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was a delirious rollercoaster that felt like drinking six espressos, getting abducted by radioactive shrimp, and then being dumped into a goblin museum north of Mexico City. Viktor kicked things off by absolutely body-slamming society’s dumbest “flexes”—people who brag about never apologizing, men who think diap…

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The Final Winter: Surviving a Modern Ice Age 31:12

6d ago31:12

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What if the world froze over again? In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, host Ben Carter takes you inside the terrifying reality of a modern ice age. Cities buried under snow, farmland turned to wasteland, and billions struggling to survive without heat, food, or power. Discover what history and science tell us about this chilling poss…

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#0244 - Tylenol, Tigers, and the TikTok Rapture: Breakfast in the Apocalypse - 09/23/2025 50:03

11d ago50:03

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This episode was pure chaos from start to finish: Viktor Wilt stumbled in, already tangled in his own headphones like a man fighting an octopus, ranting about how Facebook is clogged with Tylenol conspiracies and TikTok-fueled Rapture countdowns. Then, mid-sentence, he decided the world might actually be ending because his email wouldn’t load. From…

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Dave Farina: The Scumbags I've Debunked 51:50

7d ago51:50

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Science communicator Dave Farina is back to talk about the charlatans and idiots. Buckle up. VIDEO of this conversation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Traffic School - 09/19/2025 45:55

8d ago45:55

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This episode of Traffic School was pure chaos wrapped in police sirens, Carolina Reapers, and unhinged callers who sounded like they were dialing in from alternate dimensions. It started with Speaker 0 begging to be arrested just so he could get a nap in the back of a cruiser, while Speaker 1 walked in to find him “resting his eyes” like a dad on S…

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Digital Chains: Is YOUR Liberty Being Redefined? 17:18

9d ago17:18

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What if your digital footprint becomes a cage? The lines of personal freedom are blurring as technology, government, and social media platforms silently, or lately not-so-silently, infringe on our individual liberties. How much freedom are we willing to sacrifice for safety? How can we maintain any semblance of privacy? Will speaking your mind get …

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A Case for Armed Strong Christian Men 20:52

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Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor; S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive Recovery F.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hun…

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Carrot Quinn on Navigating the Outdoors 51:41

11d ago51:41

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Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Carrot talks to Inmn how to not get lost while exploring the outdoors with a variety of navigation techniques, tricks, and tips. Guest Info Carrot Quinn is the author of "Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart" and "The Sunset Route", as well as eleven thousand miles of daily hiking blogs at car…

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Am I Guilty of Hate Speech? 1:20:25

12d ago1:20:25

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Let's talk about the Jimmy Kimmel thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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#0243 - The Day an Animal Shelter Accidentally Hotboxed Billings with Meth - 09/18/2025 41:46

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This episode was absolute chaos wrapped in static-filled delirium: it opened with Billings officials turning an animal shelter into the world’s first involuntary meth rave, blasting two pounds of confiscated crank through a busted incinerator until every worker, dog, and hamster was higher than a kite on Pluto. Fourteen people got shipped to the ho…

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#0242 - The Day a Concert Fart Became a Biological Weapon - 09/17/2025 37:01

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was like waking up inside a fever dream fueled by truck-stop coffee, expired NyQuil, and a cursed DVD copy of Requiem for a Dream. We start with Viktor ranting about drowned towns—entire cities swallowed whole by reservoirs, ghostly grain silos poking out of the water like drowned tombstones of civilization—befo…

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#0241 - The Weasel That Collapsed Reality, the Corpse Pope on Trial, and the Cat Running for Office - 09/16/2025 50:14

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was a full-on rollercoaster through the weasel-bent timeline of human history, freak nature, doomed relationships, and potential alien invasions. We opened with Viktor bemoaning the tragedy of being awake on a Tuesday, only to dive headfirst into “historical facts that sound fake but are true”—like French people…

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Your First Car! (and whatever you want to talk about) 1:26:49

18d ago1:26:49

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Today's topics are chosen by our callers, with each prefaced by the question: What was your first car? A little fun peppered into all of the serious issues of the day. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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#0240 - Delulu, Skibidi, and the Hatchet-Alarm Apocalypse - 09/15/2025 32:48

19d ago32:48

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was like waking up inside a blender full of gas station coffee, AI conspiracies, and random Ryans screaming in Staten Island. It started with Viktor obsessing over Ghost’s lack of tour dates, then spiraling into a debate about what counts as a “universally acclaimed masterpiece”—from Blade Runner to Titanic to t…

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Traffic School - 09/12/2025 34:45

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This episode of Traffic School was pure chaos in the best way possible: it started with an impromptu interrogation about a suspiciously large duffle bag being smuggled into a station vehicle (don’t worry, it’s just “hats”), then immediately spiraled into a live commercial for Idaho produce at Walmart in Chubbuck, which somehow became a running joke…

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Top 3 Knives 12:48

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Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor; S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive Recovery F.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hun…

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The Two Secret Keys for Battling Gaslighting & Hysteria 11:16

16d ago11:16

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Dang. No one saw last week coming. Sometimes the aftermath can be as destructive as the events themselves. There are some events you can never prepare for, but the secret is knowing two key things that will help you get through times like these. What are those two keys? Listen to find out. Go to https://urbanladyprepper.com/index.php/prepper-checkl…

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Charlie Kirk and the "Righteous" Right 14:16

22d ago14:16

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Well before a suspect was named and arrested, right-wingers (including President Trump) were blaming The Left and using Charlie Kirk's assassination to excuse a new Civil War against their political opponents. VIDEO of this presentation. Seth's recent SUBSTACK on the Charlie Kirk murder Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…

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Rumors, Misinformation, and Media Literacy 1:22:16

18d ago1:22:16

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Episode Summary Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that's out there? Do you feel uncertain what to believe, what to think is fake, and what's a rumor? Well, this week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn interviews Miriam and James about rumors, misinformation, and building media literacy, so that we can all know, with a little m…

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When the Sky Falls: How to Survive an Asteroid Impact 28:20

19d ago28:20

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An asteroid strike is one of the most devastating disasters humanity could ever face. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter breaks down the moment of impact, the collapse that follows, and the exact steps you would need to take to survive the unimaginable. From firestorms and global winters to human desperation and long-term …

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#0239 - When Slugs Ding-Dong Ditch and UFOs Eat Missiles for Breakfast - 09/10/2025 56:01

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This episode was a fever-dream carnival ride of chaos, paranoia, and elderly warfare: Viktor Wilt opened by pondering whether squirrels are adrenaline junkies playing death chicken with cars before tumbling headlong into traffic cone conspiracies, Netflix tobacco psy-ops, and cats plotting silent mutinies in his household zoo. Then he careened into…

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It's a Scary Time to Be a Scientist (with Dr. Kenneth Miller) 1:09:55

25d ago1:09:55

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Dr. Kenneth Miller is an American cell biologist, molecular biologist, and Professor Emeritus of Biology at Brown University. He has thoughts about the Trump administration's war on vaccines, public safety, and the scientific community. VIDEO of this discussion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist-…

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#0238 - Silksong, Stabbings, and Spilled Dinner on the Couch of Shame - 09/08/2025 30:46

26d ago30:46

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was a caffeine-fueled demolition derby of nonsense where every single segment felt like it was birthed in the fever dream of a raccoon hopped up on expired energy drinks. It starts calm enough with Victor mumbling about Hollow Knight: Silksong, but before you know it, he’s spiraling into tales of Floridians firi…

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Prayer - Understanding and Guide 15:12

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Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor; S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive Recovery F.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hun…

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The Prepared Pantry: A Guide to Zero Food Waste 13:01

23d ago13:01

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Did you know the average American family throws away about $1,500 worth of food every year? These days, every dollar counts, especially when we're building our emergency reserves or just trying to stretch that grocery budget a little further. So, how do you keep more food in your family’s bellies and not in the trash? Listen for my tips! Go to http…

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Traffic School - 09/05/2025 33:49

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This episode of Traffic School was a full-throttle, no-seatbelt, caffeine-fueled demolition derby of chaos, and I loved every screeching second of it. Lieutenant Crain burst in waving a metaphorical ticket book like Thor’s hammer, announcing an “emphasis patrol” on hands-free driving—translation: if you so much as glance at your phone today, you’re…

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Escape From Chaos: How to Build the Perfect Survival Vehicle for the Apocalypse 27:00

25d ago27:00

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When society collapses, roads clog, and panic spreads, your survival may depend on one thing: the vehicle that carries you away from chaos. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we break down what it takes to create the ultimate survival vehicle—fuel, storage, armor, and strategy. This is not about luxury, it is about life and death. Le…

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Casandra on "Pocket Guide to Conflict Mediation" 1:10:06

25d ago1:10:06

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Episode Summary This week on Live like the World is Dying, Casandra talks to Inmn about how to mediate a conflict. We've already covered the "why" of conflict mediation, and now it's time for the "how." We also turned this interview into a Feature Zine called Pocket Guide to Conflict Mediation. You can read it for free at tangledwilderness.org. Hos…

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#0237 - Dump ‘Em All: The Viktor Wilt Guide to Marriage, Divorce, and Aliens - 09/04/2025 43:14

30d ago43:14

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was a brain-melting carnival of nonsense, starting with Viktor getting a call about Taylor Swift maybe headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, which immediately sends him spiraling into a fever rant about why the NFL hasn’t just given Metallica the gig already, then suggesting that Weird Al would be the greates…

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#0236 - Roger Waters Is a Turd, Ozzy Is Immortal, and Wolves Hate AC/DC - 09/03/2025 39:33

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This episode of The Viktor Wilt Show was a complete fever dream in audio form: Viktor wakes up cranky, sore, and already at war with the universe, then immediately dives headfirst into the Twilight Zone of bizarre parental rules—like sock curfews, no-pooping-in-the-house policies, and banning LEGOs as though they were cursed relics. From there, he …

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Top 10 Apocalypse Items - My Picks 16:40

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Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor; S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive Recovery F.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hun…

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How Do We Explain This When the Aliens Land? 45:44

1M ago45:44

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If extraterrestrials arrived tomorrow, how would we explain the insanity infecting our country (and world)? From the stage at the Nashville NANOCON event, Seth Andrews took that journey. SPEECH VIDEO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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the War on Terror - 20 Years Later - Reflections on Combat - Labor Day Extra Recast 25:39

1M ago25:39

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Christian ; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST Decorated Combat VeteranCorporate; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instrictor; S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive Recovery F.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hun…

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How To Prep Discreetly While Building Community 11:29

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The visuals of preppers often show lone individuals or single families. Many preppers feel that the more people who know about your preps, the more you make yourself a target during an emergency. Can you prep discreetly while building community among like-minded people who see the value in preparedness? Listen to find out. If you need a prepping mi…

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Traffic School - 08/29/2025 37:44

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This episode of Traffic School was a carnival of chaos disguised as public safety advice, beginning with Viktor Wilt practically foaming at the mouth over a three-day weekend while Lieutenant Crain tried to keep things grounded by reminding everyone not to obliterate children in school zones. From there, the conversation careened into a fever dream…

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This Month in the Apocalypse: August, 2025 1:02:53

1M ago1:02:53

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Episode Summary On This Month in the Apocalypse, Brooke, Inmn, and Miriam talk about everything that happened in August, covering wild fires, data centers, a very famous sandwich, the state of policing and resistance to it, and a complicated victory. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Brooke can be found on Mastodon @o…

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#0235 - From Taylor Swift Weddings to Robot Girlfriend Horror Shows - 08/28/2025 54:44

1M ago54:44

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Oh my sweet storm-ridden dumpster fire of an episode—this one was pure, uncut chaos from the very first caffeine-starved grunt to the final dream-sequence panic attack. Viktor Wilt opens the morning in a state of primal disorientation, rambling about AI robot girlfriend reels where men peel synthetic skin off mannequin faces like deranged fruit rol…

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Crisis Barter Economy: What Will Be Worth More Than Gold After the Collapse? 31:55

1M ago31:55

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When money dies and gold loses its shine, what truly keeps you alive? In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we explore the brutal reality of the crisis barter economy. From food and water to medicine, fuel, and skills, discover what will actually hold value when civilization shatters. This is the ultimate guide to surviving a world wher…

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Waiting Mode: Paralysis, Procrastination, and the Great Millennial Standoff 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Ever had your whole day ruined by the dread of a dentist appointment, a brunch plan, or a package delivery window? Welcome to “waiting mode”—that anxiety paralysis where you can’t do anything until the next thing is over. In this episode, Peter and Shaun spiral through the utterly relatable mental chaos of looming commitments, from why a simple pho…