Find podcast episodes on how to keep buying when systems fail, off-grid living basics, water purification, and EMP car prep, all in one place.
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Janice, cabin owner and AirBNB Superhost for 9+ years, speaks with cabin lovers, dwellers, builders, designers, and creators in the cabin community to find out what drives their passion for adventure, escape and sense of place.
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Formerly known as the OGTX Bunker... We are now TOPS Bunker. The Original Prepper Survivalist Podcast. By no means are we the actual, original podcast within the preparedness genre, but we really wanted to have a mascot for the show and of course, that had to be the hairy man himself... BIGFOOT. If anyone was to be crowned, The Original Prepper Survivalist, that title should most definitely go to Sasquatch. As if y'all couldn't tell, we like to keep things light and fun. And in most cases, t ...
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making udemy courses posting vlogs on youtube making things to sell on gumroad falling over while rollerskating. #ouchy
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The Livin’ Lightly Podcast: Simple Intentional Living
Nick Peterson: Dreamer, Adventurer, Minimalist, Social Entrepreneur & Tiny Liver
Nick & Shae Peterson from LivinLightly.com share their personal journey towards simple, intentional living which lead them to pay-off debt, sell the majority of their possessions, remodel and inhabit a vintage Airstream travel trailer leaving them with time, money and energy for what truly matters. Podcast discusses: simplicity, minimalism, intentional living, lifestyle design, frugality, alternative housing, living off the grid and pursuing a life with meaning & purpose. Join us in simple, ...
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Preparing for winter off-grid living requires careful planning and a proactive mindset. Start by assessing your current supplies and equipment. Think about how you’ll manage heat, water, and food in cold conditions.
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Off-Grid Storm Prep: What I Actually Do 24 Hours Before High Winds or Heavy Snow. This is my simple, real-world off-grid storm prep checklist for the final 24 hours before high winds or heavy snow. No fantasy bunker, no endless gear lists. Just what I actually do, step by step, so I can stay warm, keep my water and power safe, and ride it out alone…
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224 WARNING !!! Burn-Out Imminent - Prepper Fatigue is Real
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57:14Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Tonight, we're talking about exhaustion. The type of tired that sleep doesn't fix. Not tired from splitting firewood or hauling water or putting in the long honest day's work. That kind of tired makes sense. That kind of tiredness comes with purpose and fades…
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Maintaining a Chainsaw Off-Grid-Weekend Edition
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12:56This podcast keeps it simple. You’ll learn how to keep the chain sharp with hand tools, mix 2-stroke fuel without fancy gear, and avoid common mistakes that destroy saws and wear out bodies. Everything here works with basic tools, no power, and real-world conditions.
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This podcast walks through four key ideas: know your system and weak spots, add low-cost insulation, add small amounts of heat only where it counts, and use smart daily habits to keep water moving.
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How to Ride Out a Blizzard at Home Safely
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15:08This podcast walks you through what to do before, during, and after a blizzard when you are stuck at home. The focus is simple: keep you safe, keep you warm, and keep stress low, even if you live in a small house or apartment. Use it as a checklist you can follow at your own pace, not a reason to feel overwhelmed.…
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That fast-flowing water is surface runoff, carrying soil, oil, trash, and chemicals wherever it goes. A surface runoff collection method is simply a way to catch that water, slow it down, clean it a little, and use it or let it soak safely into the ground.
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How to Keep Buying When Systems Fail - Weekend Edition
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15:06This podcast shows how to keep buying what you need with cash, cards, and crypto when standard systems are down or limited. It is for everyday people, not tech pros or hardcore preppers. The goal is simple: give you calm, clear steps so you can still get food, gas, and medicine when things get messy.…
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223 TOPS Ultimate Christmas Special Gear Gifts 2025
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1:08:57Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! … Tonight, we keep it simple stupid for all of our listeners who are still on the fence about what gifts you’ll be giving to the Prepper Survivalist Homesteader in your life for Christmas this year. Ya know, we do this every year before Christmas, and it stil…
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Picture waking up to birds instead of traffic, making coffee with power from your own roof, and knowing your basic needs depend more on you than on a monthly bill. That is the quiet pull of off-the-grid living for many people today.
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This guide walks through simple, proven, real-world ways to handle off-grid water purification. You’ll learn how to evaluate water sources, understand basic contaminants, and use practical methods such as filters, boiling, chemical treatment, UV treatment, solar treatment, and a few DIY tricks. You’ll also see how to choose the proper setup for you…
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"Off-grid" sounds mysterious, but it is actually pretty simple. It means we are not connected to city power, water, or sewer. Instead, we run our own systems: solar panels, batteries, a backup generator, a water source, and a waste setup. What it does not mean: rough, dirty, unsafe, or survival mode every day.…
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222 Hunter Gatherer Part 2 - Mother Nature's Butchers Shop
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1:01:37Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Tonight, we continue our discussion on Hunting for your protein during an SHTF Grid-Down situation. This is a topic seldom discussed within the preparedness world, at least not with any realism or truth. In other words, reality vs fantasy - facts vs hope and …
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EMP-Resistant Car Prep You Can Actually Afford. No one can promise that any car is 100 percent EMP-proof. What you can do is lower the odds of a dead vehicle, make repairs easier, and give yourself a way home if your car will not start. The steps here are simple, affordable, and also practical for power outages, storms, and everyday breakdowns, not…
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Our 1031 Exchange Journey l Janice Smith, Cozy Rock Cabin
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30:12Today's episode is admittedly unsexy—but it's one of those things I wish someone had explained to me in plain language before I needed it. We're talking about 1031 exchanges, which you've probably heard of if you own investment property, but might not fully understand unless you're an accountant or deeply embedded in real estate. This is for the re…
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Social Media Blackouts and Civil Unrest (Staying Safe When Rumors Spread Fast) The streets are loud, crowds are growing, and your phone will not stop buzzing. Friends warn you to stay inside. Someone posts a video of police moving in. Another person claims the airport is closed. You scroll faster, trying to figure out what is real.…
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This podcast is built for regular office workers, not survival experts. You do not need fancy gear or a big budget. By the end, you will know exactly what to pack in a simple work survival kit, how to store it under your desk, and how to keep it ready for any workday surprise.
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221 Black Friday - ThanksGiving Traditions Prepper Style
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1:03:37Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Tonight we talk Turkey about US Thanksgiving Holiday traditions like Black Friday Prepper Deals, Cooking the Bird, and whatever the hell else we want. Let's get to it. TOPSBunker.com REFUGE MEDICAL - Use TOPSBUNKER10 at checkout for 10% Off Entire Order LIFES…
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The goal of this podcast is simple: help you spot warning signs early, stay safe, calm tension when it is still possible, and know when and how to leave. It is not about controlling people; it is about common sense and self‑protection.
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Winter Off‑Grid: Heat, Water, and Food When the Cold Hits Hard. This guide walks through simple, practical steps to keep those three pillars steady when winter hits hard and you are living off grid, either by choice or by surprise. The ideas here work for cabins, rural homes, vans, RVs, and complete homesteads. They also help if you usually live on…
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220 Buying Bug-Out Land - Pitfalls to Avoid with Christina Bowers
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36:37Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Today we’re talking about one of the biggest decisions a Prepper Survivalist can make, especially if you are an aspiring Homesteader: Choosing the right piece of land to purchase. Whether you’re looking to start a small off-grid setup, build a full working ho…
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Neighbors help fastest when they already have a simple plan. Neighborhood readiness means people on the same block know who to check on, how to talk to each other, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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Today we're welcoming Diana Pasquali, who started hosting on Airbnb in the very early days—back when you literally rented an air mattress in your San Francisco apartment. What began as shared-space hosting evolved into Rockridge Casita, a stunning 300-square-foot converted garage that became one of the OG tiny spaces showcasing beautiful design for…
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Off-Grid Food Storage: Solar Fridge, Root Cellar, Canning Rotation. In this video, you will see how a solar refrigerator, an innovative root cellar design, and a clean canning rotation work together.
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219 The Naughty List - Who’s Watching You w/ Alejandro from SODOG Inc
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1:08:54Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! The holiday season has a way of lowering our guard. Lights flicker and blink, music fills the air, crowds swell, and everyone moves a little faster, laughs a little louder, and unfortunately, pays a lot less attention. And that… right there… is the crack in t…
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Choke points, bridges, and rail lines shape urban movement. Choke points are spots where traffic compresses, like on-ramps, tunnels, and narrow streets. Bridges can save time or stop you cold, since a single closure can trap a whole side of town. Rail lines block crossings, but they also trace clear paths that help you keep direction.…
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Renovate vs. Build l Janice Smith, Cozy Rock Cabin
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32:34Today's episode is a solo deep dive into one of the biggest decisions you'll face on your cabin journey: should you renovate an existing property or build from scratch? This question came up recently when one of my best friends started asking about investing in a second property, and I realized how many of you might be wrestling with this same choi…
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This podcast shows how to earn income off the grid without giving up your values. You’ll see hands‑on options like market gardening, eggs and honey, timber and milling, minor engine repair, guiding, and seasonal construction.
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Field-Proven EDC: What Stays, What Goes, and Why
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11:51Less weight, more wins. That is the promise of a field-proven everyday carry. By field-proven, we mean gear that has been used in real life, kept after testing, and trusted when it counts. The goal here is simple: show what stays, what goes, and why, so you can build a smart EDC without wasting money.…
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218 Winter Is Coming Part One - We Are The Ready, We Are The Odd, Stay Frosty
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1:11:11Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Welcome to TOPS Bunker Podcast This Episode discusses and reminds us all to Prepare for Winter. Yeah, it's that time of year again. This will be a 2-Part Series with the 2nd half dropping in a week or so. Don't forget your Winterizing Checklists and help supp…
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This video keeps it simple. You will get quick checklists, plain language, and actions you can do today. The focus is on a fast plan, a bright go bag, calm choices in a crunch, and clear recovery steps: no scare tactics, just steady help.
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Off-Grid Cooking Options: Rocket Stoves, Propane, and Solar Ovens This podcast covers three proven options. Rocket stoves provide fast, efficient heat with dry sticks. Propane stoves bring a reliable flame in any weather. Solar ovens use free sunlight to bake, roast, and slow cook. Each shines in different conditions. Safety comes first, especially…
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From Emmy Awards to Cabin Cookbooks l Stephanie Hansen
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53:29Today we're welcoming Stephanie Hansen, a four-time Emmy Award-winning television host, longtime radio personality, and author of "The True North Cabin Cookbook" volumes one and two. But what makes Stephanie's story particularly compelling for our cabin community is her raw honesty about what cabin ownership really means—including the moment she ad…
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Imagine life without phones, computers, or even working cars. That’s what could happen after an Electromagnetic Pulse, or EMP. These powerful bursts of energy can fry electronics and knock out the grid in seconds.
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A hurricane go-kit is a portable set of supplies you can grab fast. Think backpack or bin with the must-haves to keep your family safe and self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. It works at home, in a car, or in a shelter, and it cuts stress when every minute counts.
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217 TOPS DGH Halloween Special - Absolutely Nothing Prepper Related LoL
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1:03:16Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Tonight, join Rhonda, Missy, Ennette, and Laney at their Halloween Party and have some fun. From Terrifying Criptids to Delicious Chocolate Spiders, we've got your Spooky Desires covered on this episode. Give us a shout out on Speakpipe and we'll put you on t…
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Grid Down: Causes, What Fails First, and How to Prepare
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14:28A grid-down event is a power outage that can also hit water systems, phones, fuel pumps, payments, and the internet. It can be a block, a city, or many states. Sometimes it lasts hours or days.
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Should you go it alone or team up when things go sideways? That question keeps many preppers up at night. The lone wolf survivalist approach promises speed and stealth. A community survival plan offers shared labor and deeper supplies. This podcast compares both, without hype, so you can build a plan that fits your risks, skills, and budget.…
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Today we're welcoming Spencer Wood, known as the Real Estate Cowboy, who's calling in from inside his geodesic dome in Kingfield, Maine. Spencer has been living in a camper on his 10-acre property for nearly four years while building this unique structure—and he's still mid-build, which makes this conversation particularly valuable. While most gues…
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216 Hunter Gatherer - Collecting Protien From The Forests During SHTF
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1:11:08Text Our Show Hosts Please Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!! Hunter-Gatherer - TOPS Bunker Original Limited Series. The world wasn’t always, concrete and steel. Once, a long time ago, the night sky was our ceiling. The forest was our shelter. The hunt, was our heartbeat. Before empires, before machines, before the grid…
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