Best Offgrid Podcasts (2025)

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Boring Is My Kryptonite | Kara O'Brien, Alpaca Treehouse 47:13

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Today we talked with Kara from the legendary Alpaca Treehouse in Atlanta, Georgia—a property so unique that it might literally be the only one of its kind in the world. What started with gateway livestock chickens and a treehouse built for wine nights with friends has evolved into something that defies categorization: a bamboo jungle sanctuary in t…

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202 The Dehydration Equation - Water, Willpower, and the Will to Survive 1:06:01

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re talking about this Heat Wave that’s got everyone overheated and sweating. But no worries, the power grid is running steading,… for now. But the Sun, doesn’t give a damn about our thermostats, our comfort, or our fragile little climate-controlled lives. This is real. It’s happening now, and it’s hot as hell out the…

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Cabin Updates | Janice Smith, Cozy Rock Cabin 24:37

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Back with our SECOND ever solo episode, that I am still very much anxious about. Am I oversharing? Should I wait until things are finalized? Am I not sharing enough? Are my thoughts unorganized and slightly chaotic? Who knows. But here we are! Instagram: @cozyrockcabin Cozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027 Cozy Ca…

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201 Flash Floods Kill - Turn Around Don't Drown 1:02:15

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re talking about weather-related disasters like the ones we’re experiencing right now in the US. Specifically... Flash Floods. Now, you all seen floods right? But have you seen a Flash Flood…? Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen for many reasons including heavy rains,…

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The Art of Tending | Kathleen Duich, Vermont Retreat 59:08

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Today we're speaking with Kathleen, a writer and single mother who transformed six acres of Vermont farmland into something much more profound than a business strategy. What began as a practical solution—making the land pay for itself after moving from affluent Marin County to rural Vermont—has evolved into a masterclass in heart-centered hospitali…

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200 ZOMBIE-LAND Fitness Progam for Prepper Survivalists with Joe Burger 58:34

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re talking with Special Guest and long-time bunker member Joe Burger, from Florida, about physical fitness and the importance of getting into better shape as a Prepper Survivalist. Joe will hopefully become a regular guest on TOPS Bunker as our personal trainer of sorts, to coach us into shape as part of our prepared…

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Secret Amenities & Strategic Markets | Chase Charifa, Lightfoot Cabin 1:01:07

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Today we're speaking with Chase, who has taken the concept of rapid scaling to a whole new level. In just five years, he's gone from buying his first cabin in Running Springs, California, to owning eight properties across multiple states—all while maintaining a full-time career as a loan officer and raising a family. What started as a weekend retre…

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Systems, S'mores & Sustainable Hosting | Steph Gutierrez, North Country Cabin Co. 59:07

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Today I'm chatting with Steph, the force behind North Country Cabin Co., who has been building a Wisconsin lake cabin empire for over a decade. What started as a corporate escape plan and a podcast-inspired lightbulb moment has evolved into four distinctive lake properties and a completely reimagined life centered around what truly fills her up. Fr…

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199 Less Lethal - Self Defense Without the Body Bags 1:12:58

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re continuing our discussion on current threats that people may be faced with all around the globe, but with a slight twist… Self-Defense, without the body bags. Guys, look around. The world is on edge. Radical groups are turning peaceful protests into dangerous riots. Smash’n grab-style robberies and looting are tak…

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Unicorn, Work Horse, Donkey | Janice Smith, Cozy Rock Cabin 35:32

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I am excited to launch a new format for some of our podcast episodes! I'm calling these 'Anchor Episodes', and they're just me 😬They'll be a bit shorter, and will be a deep dive of some of the ideas/thoughts/concepts that I reference regularly (but briefly) during our interviews with guests. My hope is it will provide some helpful content for regul…

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198 Homefront Under Siege - The Illusion of Safety in a Fractured Nation 1:02:39

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Text Our Show Hosts The world is burning… and most folks, are too busy scrolling, to smell the smoke. In 2025, the rules have changed. War isn’t just overseas anymore. Yeah… The Middle East is erupting, again. Eastern Europe is a powder keg, and Asia is bowing up as usual. But don’t think for a second the fight isn’t coming home. Our southern borde…

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From Loss to Light | Mia Holland, Three Sisters Farm Maine 58:59

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Today I'm speaking with Mia, a clinical psychologist who transformed childhood memories of a Maine dairy farm into a healing refuge for her family after profound loss. When Mia and her husband lost their six-and-a-half-year-old daughter Eloise, they discovered that all the therapeutic tools in the world couldn't shield them from devastation—but the…

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197 The Get Home Challenge - Do You Have What It Takes To Survive 1:03:02

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we show you how challenging it is to get yourself home in an SHTF NRL situation with only $78 in your pocket, some basic EDC, and 35 miles on foot. Do you think you got what it takes to survive this scenario? We gave it a shot, virtually, and we'll show you our results. Now it's your turn. So… Let’s Get To It. Visit Hon…

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196 Home Security - Dont Be a Soft Target with Andy Blair 1:02:29

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight... We’re talking about Hardening your Home, Your Stuff, and You. Let’s be honest now. Having a year’s worth of food, medical supplies, and gear doesn’t mean jack shit if someone can kick in your front door and walk off with it. If you’re not hardened from the outside in, if your home isn’t layered like a fortress, and if…

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Beyond the Build | Maura Gianobile, The Everwoods 59:41

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Today we're welcoming Maura, an interior designer who created the Everwoods brand in Ohio's stunning Hocking Hills region. Drawing inspiration from childhood summers at a Wyoming dude ranch, Maura and her husband Tony have built four distinctive cabins that showcase the evolution from rustic log cabins to modern mountain retreats in this hidden Mid…

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195 Strategic Relocation - Applying the Patrol Base Principles to Your Land Search 45:29

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, We’re continuing our discussion on one of the most important moves you’ll ever make as a Prepper Survivalist: Strategic Relocation. You gotta know by now that cities are soft targets and the suburbs are even more fragile. And when the grid goes dark and the system breaks, you’ll want to be the most strategically positio…

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From Cockpit to Cabin | Mitch, Beaver Creek A-Frame 55:02

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Today we're welcoming Mitch, a commercial pilot who turned 90 acres of Maine forest into something truly unique in the short-term rental world: a fly-in cabin experience complete with its own FAA-registered runway. What started as a practical solution for getting his family from Pennsylvania to their beloved Maine quickly evolved into a destination…

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194 Homestead Hunters - Property Tips with Kevin Price 1:10:29

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re joined by our guest, Kevin Price from Schumacher Homes. Kevin will help us get started in a series of episodes about acquiring the one thing that ALL Prepper Survivalist dream about… A place to call home. Also known as… your Bug-Out Location, your Homestead. The path to making this particular dream a reality is fr…

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The Cutest Little Inn in Maine | Rick & Charles, The Hideaway Inn 1:14:21

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Today is a special episode, as it’s only the second one ever recorded IN PERSON. Rick and Charles are the charming inn keepers at The Hideaway Inn in Camden, Maine. We got to visit during our last trip to Maine, and it did NOT disappoint. After falling in love with New England during their first visit in 2021, this couple made the bold decision to …

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193 Freeze Dried Emergency Food - Bug-Out Buffet or Chemical Catastrophe? 1:08:16

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, we’re discussing long-term food storage, specifically Freeze Dried Emergency food. It’s a staple food prep for a lot of preppers and most survivalists the world over. And why not? It’s lightweight… easy to store… easy to prepare… and sometimes… it actually tastes good. But is Freeze-Dried Emergency food really worth the…

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Fire, Faith & Perseverance | Inna Fomina, Riverside Retreat PNW 52:39

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Today we're welcoming Ina, a 25-year-old chemist and Airbnb host whose riverside cabin in Concrete, Washington offers breathtaking views of the North Cascades. While many episodes focus on the joys of cabin ownership, today's conversation tackles a scenario that keeps many hosts awake at night: what happens when disaster strikes? Ina shares her har…

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192 The Dirty Garden Hoes Show - May Shop Talk 51:32

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Rhonda, Missy, and Annette are catching up with each other and talking shop. It’s May, and there’s no time to waste when it comes to your gardens. Those Plants, Crops, and Pollinators need your immediate attention, so grab your shiny garden tools and let’s get them dirty. Here’s another captivating episode of The Dirty …

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Framing the Cabin Dream | Dirt & Glass, Chris & Pam 48:57

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This episode is from our very first month of the podcast, back in 2023, where we talked with Chris & Pam (the famous Dirt & Glass) about everything from how they got their start (hint: a hike, heartbreak, and an off-grid cabin in New York) to what makes a cabin photo truly stand out. They share insights on the evolution of cabin culture online, the…

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191 Organized Chaos - Sustaining Your Prepper Group During SHTF 56:45

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Jeremy and I will talk about how to successfully sustain a large group of survivors at a Woodland Bug-Out location during an SHTF event. You’re thinking… ahh… it’s easy. Provide shelter… Hunt for Protein… Use your LifeStraw… No Worries. And you may be right, if it were you and a couple of friends. But, that’s not what I…

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The Art of Breaking Rules | Kitty Costello, Crooked Cape 58:26

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Today we're joined by Kitty Costello, a design enthusiast and short-term rental consultant who brings a refreshingly authentic approach to creating spaces that tell a story. After relocating from Silicon Valley to Maine's magical mid-coast in 2022, Kitty has embraced the local culture and channeled her natural design instincts into helping vacation…

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190 Refuge Medical - Britt and Mike and the Importance of First Aid and Medical Training 1:01:11

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Buddy and I are joined by special guests, Brittany and Mike,… from Refuge Medical. As the Director of Operations for Refuge Medical, Brittany plays a vital role in running the company alongside its owner. Starting as the social media manager, her dedication and unwavering "make it happen" and "figure it the F out" minds…

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Intentional Hospitality at 8,000 Feet | Rocky & Gianni Donati, The Forgotten Cabins 1:02:57

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Today we're joined by an amazing couple who embody what it means to create intentional spaces in the mountains of Utah. With over 11 years of hosting experience, they've transformed a treehouse and a 1970s hand-built cabin into magical retreats that offer more than just beautiful design—they create experiences that hold space for life's tender mome…

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189 Survival Dump Q&A - Listeners Ask We Answer 46:35

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Text Our Show Hosts Preppers… Survivalists… Off-Gridders… Homesteaders… and the like… Welcome… to TOPS Bunker… A Podcast for Preppers Our Email is… [email protected] Our Web Site is… TOPSBunker.com Don’t forget to check the show notes below for valuable links and extra info on this episode. Tonight, we do a little Q & A from our listeners. And, a…

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From Classroom to Cabin | Laura Tarlo, Juniper Hill Cabin 52:04

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Today we're welcoming Laura, a high school principal and passionate cabin owner in the Adirondack Mountains, who brings a uniquely educational perspective to the cabin ownership experience. From her beginnings as a home design blogger to managing two cabins while balancing a demanding career in education, Laura shares valuable insights on finding e…

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188 Tick Defense - Pest Management 101 59:09

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Text Our Show Hosts Tonight, Rhonda and Buddy join me to discuss pest management while you’re bugging out deep in the woods, or hiking the trail, enjoying the park, or even in your own yard or outdoor space. Let's Get To It... Visit HoneyComb Holler on YouTube TOPSBunker.com Please Visit Our Affiliate Links to Find Great Preparedness Products: Ceda…

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187 BUNKER TALK - Ancient Egypt Structures, Civil Unrest, Atlantis, Taco Bell 1:06:53

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Text Our Show Hosts Preppers… Survivalists… Off-Gridders… Homesteaders… and the like… Welcome… to TOPS Bunker… A Podcast for Preppers Speakpipe.com/TOPS Facebook Group… TOPS Bunker [email protected] Tonight, Jeremy and I are doing a bit of Bunker Talk… that is… we’re going to shoot the shit, so to speak, and see where the conversation takes us. K…

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The Real Estate Perspective | Kendra, Almanor A-Frame 1:00:59

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Today we're welcoming Kendra, a real estate agent and A-frame cabin owner in Lake Almanor, California, who brings a uniquely practical perspective to the world of cabin ownership. From her family's deep roots in real estate investment to managing her own A-frame in an HOA-controlled community, Kendra shares valuable insights on the financial realit…

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186 Spring Into Action - Update Your Kit Now 57:54

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Text Our Show Hosts Preppers… Survivalists… Off-Gridders… Homesteaders… and the like… Welcome… to TOPS Bunker… A Podcast for Preppers Speakpipe.com/TOPS Facebook Group… TOPS Bunker [email protected] Tonight, we’re discussing how we change-up our prep kits from winter to spring. The gear and preps that we keep in our kits during winter, are somewh…