Best PrepperNet Podcasts (2025)

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Grid Down Comms Up Holiday Gift Podcast 23:58

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Send us a text In today's episode, Patrick with Grid Down Comms Up lists some of his favorite prepper Christmas gifts. If you are looking for a present for your significant other, children, mag group member, or anyone else on your gift list, there is something here for you! We focus on practical gifts that have real value, whether the grid is up or…

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A Spy Christmas – Privacy & Security Gift Guide - Black Friday 1:17:13

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Send us a text This special “Spy Christmas” episode is your complete holiday guide to the best privacy, security, and spy-themed gear of the year. Forrest breaks down over 30 hand-picked tools and gadgets for anyone who loves preparedness, digital security, or covert everyday carry. Whether you’re protecting your home, securing your digital life, o…

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Having the Privacy Mindset 26:21

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Send us a text Having the Privacy Mindset In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin dives into the foundation of digital privacy — the mindset. Before you install a VPN, delete social accounts, or buy a Faraday bag, you must first understand how to think privately in a world built to watch you. Forrest explains why true priva…

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VPNs Explained – The First Line of Defense for Online Privacy 33:10

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Send us a text Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “VPNs Explained – The First Line of Defense for Online Privacy” In this powerful episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, host Forrest Garvin exposes the truth about VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) — what they really do, how they work, and which ones you can actually trust. As online tracki…

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The Truth About Internet Browsers 31:00

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Send us a text Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “The Truth About Internet Browsers – Which Ones Keep You Safe?” In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, host Forrest Garvin breaks down one of the most overlooked areas of online privacy — your internet browser. Every click, search, and website visit leaves a digital trail, and you…

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Data Breaches & Hacks Update – Protecting Your Digital Life 32:45

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Send us a text Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “Data Breaches & Hacks Update – Protecting Your Digital Life” In this week’s episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, we dive deep into the world of data breaches, cyberattacks, and online privacy — and what you can do right now to protect yourself. From the latest major corporate hacks to …

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Radio Interference - Patrick with Grid Down Comms Up 55:24

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Send us a text Today, Grid Down Comms Up takes the microphone again for another great episode of the Prepping Academy. We do a short after-action report on the Eastern Tennessee Homestead Alliance festival, revisit a few items as we approach the one-year anniversary of the historic disaster caused by Hurricane Helene, and talk about radio and commu…

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PrepperNet Leaders Needed, PrepperFinds.Com Launch,Hurricane Readiness, and Building a Nonprofit for Disaster Relief 45:22

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Send us a text Prepping Academy Podcast: PrepperNet Leaders Needed, PrepperFinds.Com Launch, Preparedness Month, Hurricane Readiness, and Building a Nonprofit for Disaster Relief Support PrepperNet’s mission to become a nonprofit by sending your donation via PayPal to [email protected]. You may also contact us by email, and we will provide you wi…

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Patrick Interviews Forrest Garvin founder of PrepperNet 1:18:23

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Send us a text The Prepping Academy welcomes Forrest Garvin, founder of PrepperNet, Garvin Academy, and other entrepreneurial ventures that are countable. In today's episode, Forrest updates us on what he has been up to over the last year. We also discuss the current happenings in PrepperNet, where PrepperNet is heading in the future, and a general…

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Grid Down Comms Part II - with Patrick 40:50

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Send us a text Grid Down Comms Up dives into the top ten prepping items for a natural disaster. According to NOAA, there were twenty-seven major natural disasters last year. They did 182 billion dollars in damage and caused 568 deaths. Of all the emergencies we prepare for, we are most likely to be caught up in a large-scale natural disaster. Will …

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Grid Down Comms Part I - with Patrick 37:36

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Send us a text Grid Down Comms Up dives into the top ten prepping items for a natural disaster. According to NOAA, there were twenty-seven major natural disasters last year. They did 182 billion dollars in damage and caused 568 deaths. Of all the emergencies we prepare for, we are most likely to be caught up in a large-scale natural disaster. Will …

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John Jacob Schmidt founder of AmRRON interview! 1:05:47

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Send us a text On this week's episode of The Prepping Academy, we welcome a special guest, John Jacob Schmidt, founder of AmRRON, for a discussion on the history of AmRRON and what the future holds. We also discuss his new project, AmRRON Reloaded, and efforts to grow the ranks of individuals capable of effectively communicating in any emergency si…

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Prepper Camp 2025 Preview with James Walton & Forrest Garvin 27:15

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Send us a text previewsPodcast Summary: Prepper Camp 2025 Preview with James Walton & Forrest Garvin In this energetic episode of ⁠The Prepper Broadcasting Network⁠, host ⁠James Walton⁠ sits down with preparedness leader Forrest Garvin to deliver an insider’s look at Prepper Camp 2025, happening September 26–28, 2025, in Saluda, North Carolina. Ove…

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Helene Communications 4 1:02:57

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Send us a text In this episode of Grid Down Comms Up on the Prepping Academy, Patrick looks at tactical and team communications and strategic communications in a disaster. Team communications are a simple concept, but become surprisingly complex when users enter the equation. Frequency coordination and interference are a reality of a large-scale di…

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Helene Communications 3 1:08:41

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Send us a text In this episode of Grid Down Comms Up on the Prepping Academy, Patrick looks at some of the technical communications failures during the hurricane, from radio programming disasters, broken equipment, and poor engineering practice. We look at them all. If you want to be the person who learns from others' mistakes, get out a pen and pa…

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Spain Blackout 22:47

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Send us a text Patrick takes the Prepping Academy helm once again with a new episode of Grid Down Comms Up. In breaking world news massive power outages in in Spain impact communications infrastructure sending some residents looking for portable radios to receive information. This episode looks at commercially available information sources that hav…

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Communications Disasters: Hurricane Helene Episode 2 1:02:31

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Send us a text On this episode of The Prepping Academy, Patrick picks up with a Grid Down Comms Up episode. We begin with a look at the battle rhythm in the first seventy-two hours of the disaster and what that looked like for the people on the outside, who were providing communications support and processing information for those with limited acce…

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Communications Disasters: Hurricane Helene Episode 1 55:03

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Patrick discusses how communications systems failed during Hurricane Helene and why the communications situation in western North Carolina and the surrounding mountains deteriorated so quickly compared to a typical hurricane. We also discuss how amateur and other radio services supported logistics and recovery in …

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Preparedness Top 10 Christmas List by Patrick Adams 21:41

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Send us a text This week on the Prepping Academy Podcast, Patrick Adams takes the reins to bring a holiday-themed episode packed with practical, thoughtful, and must-have items for the preparedness-minded. As a leading voice in both AmRRON and PrepperNet, Patrick combines his expertise in survival communications and prepping to share his Top 10 Chr…

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Hurricane Helene impact and lessons learned. Part III 1:19:34

1y ago1:19:34

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Send us a text Hurricane Helene's impact and lessons learned. Part III In this insightful episode of PrepperNet’s podcast, Patrick steps in as the guest host for Forrest Garvin, bringing a fresh perspective and leading an in-depth discussion on surviving the intense Hurricane Helene while at Prepper Camp in the mountainous region of Saluda, North C…

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Hurricane Helene impact and lessons learned. Part II 1:02:58

1y ago1:02:58

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Send us a text Hurricane Helene's impact and lessons learned. Part II In this insightful episode of PrepperNet’s podcast, Patrick steps in as the guest host for Forrest Garvin, bringing a fresh perspective and leading an in-depth discussion on surviving the intense Hurricane Helene while at Prepper Camp in the mountainous region of Saluda, North Ca…

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Hurricane Helene's impact and lessons learned. Part I 1:00:58

1y ago1:00:58

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of PrepperNet’s podcast, Patrick steps in as the guest host for Forrest Garvin, bringing a fresh perspective and leading an in-depth discussion on surviving the intense Hurricane Helene while at Prepper Camp in the mountainous region of Saluda, North Carolina. Patrick is joined by three remarkable guests: B…

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Upcoming Event - FREE! Disappear ON the Internet 5:18

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Send us a text The Most Awesome Privacy and Security Webinar EVER!!! Disappear ON the Internet! Yes, I said it! This is Forrest Garvin, and I believe that 100%. I have been studying Online Privacy and Security for over seven years—not the corporate stuff. The stuff that will help people like you and me disappear ON the internet. Anyone can disappea…

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After T-REX: Lessons Learned and Future Preparedness 42:19

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of the T-REX readiness exercise, reflecting on the challenges, successes, and key takeaways from this intense three-day grid-down simulation. Join me, along with Patrick, the National Communications Coordinator for PrepperNet, as we analyze how the event unfolded from July 19th to 21st and …

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T-REX Readiness Exercise Coming up! Grid-Down Communications 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

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Send us a text What happens when the grid goes down? Can you stay connected and manage in a world without power? Join me, Patrick, the National Communications Coordinator for PrepperNet, as we navigate the critical T-REX readiness exercise, a three-day grid-down communications event organized by AmRRON from July 19th to 21st. This episode offers yo…

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"MAY HAM" Ham radio in May. 3 Paths PrepperNet is advocating in amateur radio. 1:20:58

1+ y ago1:20:58

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Send us a text Welcome to the "MAY HAM" episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the three communication paths that PrepperNet advocates to help people achieve greater preparedness. These paths are essential for staying connected during emergencies and disasters: 1. Shortwave & SDR with Digital & Voice (Receive-Only):…

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Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert! PART 2 Interview 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

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Send us a text Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert! PART 2 Interview Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences t…

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Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert! PART 1 Interview 52:26

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Send us a text Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert! PART 1 Interview Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences t…

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Marjory Wildcraft from The Grow Network 1:18:09

1+ y ago1:18:09

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Send us a text Wartime Homefront Essential Skills FREE 10-part Masterclass! https://preppernet.com/skills For more than 20 years, Marjory Wildcraft has been the female leader in survival and preparedness. Her passion has been to figure out the best ways to keep your family fed when the trucks have stopped, the stores are boarded up, and no food is …

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Dr. Joseph Alton and Amy Alton, from Doom and Bloom Part II 51:49

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Send us a text Dr. Joseph Alton and Amy Alton, from Doom and Bloom - Part II - Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Your podcast features interviews with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy from Doom and Bloom, where you delve into compelling medical and survival topics. Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, known experts in the field, share their insights, expertise, and practical adv…

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Dr. Joseph Alton and Amy Alton, from Doom and Bloom Part I 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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Send us a text Dr. Joseph Alton and Amy Alton, from Doom and Bloom - Part I - Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Your podcast features interviews with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy from Doom and Bloom, where you delve into compelling medical and survival topics. Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, known experts in the field, share their insights, expertise, and practical advi…

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Food Preps 2.0 - with author Shelby Gallagher of Prepping 2.0 Podcast 1:03:31

1+ y ago1:03:31

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Send us a text In this episode of the Prepping Academy podcast, host Forrest Garvin interviews Shelby Gallagher, a renowned podcaster, author, and partner with Glen Tate on the Prepping 2.0 podcast. Gallagher and Tate have recently co-authored a comprehensive guide titled "Food Preps 2.0," which serves as the ultimate resource for all things relate…

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Prepping Academy Update! 4:06

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Send us a text Not a lot... just an update. PrepperNet will gather at the Mountain Readiness Event from May 3 to 5. Go to www.preppernet.net for more details. I will interview some of the top names in the preparedness field over the next 3 months. Join Us each week! Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of l…

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Rick Austin The Survivalist Gardener & Founder of Prepper Camp Part 2 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

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Send us a text This is Part 2 of Rick Austin, The Survivalist Gardener and founder of Prepper Camp. In this episode of the Prepping Academy podcast, the featured guest is none other than Rick Austin, also known as The Survivalist Gardener and the Founder of PrepperCamp. Join the hosts as they delve into the fascinating world of survival gardening a…

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Rick Austin The Survivalist Gardener & Founder of Prepper Camp Part 1 34:30

2y ago34:30

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Send us a text This is Part 1 of Rick Austin, The Survivalist Gardener and founder of Prepper Camp. In this episode of the Prepping Academy podcast, the featured guest is none other than Rick Austin, also known as The Survivalist Gardener and the Founder of PrepperCamp. Join the hosts as they delve into the fascinating world of survival gardening a…

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Unveiling Tactical Wisdom with Joe Dolio 1:46:51

2y ago1:46:51

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Send us a text Our special guest, Joe Dolio, is the mastermind behind the Tactical Wisdom series. Joe takes us on a journey through his fascinating background and current life, offering outstanding insights that resonate with liberty-loving individuals everywhere. As the author of the Tactical Wisdom series, Joe shares the inspiration and purpose b…

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Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert! 1:23:24

2y ago1:23:24

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Send us a text Selco Begovic, a survivor of the tumultuous Balkan war in the 1990s, endured the daunting challenges of living in a besieged city without access to basic necessities like electricity, running water, and food distribution. Today, he shares his firsthand experiences through physical courses, offering invaluable insights for those eager…

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Dr. Arthur Bradley - NASA Engineer & EMP/CME Expert 1:30:51

2y ago1:30:51

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Send us a text Dr. Arthur Bradley - NASA Engineer & EMP / CME Expert Dr. Arthur Bradley is a NASA engineer and the bestselling author of the Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family, the Prepper's Instruction Manual, Disaster Preparedness for EMP Attacks and Solar Storms, and the post-apocalyptic series, The Survivalist. Visit him…

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Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy from Doom and Bloom Medical 1:50:09

2y ago1:50:09

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Send us a text Welcome to this week's installment of "PrepperNet LIVE," where we are delighted to feature Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, the dynamic hosts of "The Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour" and the accomplished authors behind "The Survival Medicine Handbook," a work cited and respected by numerous authors. Dr. Alton, one of our esteemed hosts…

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Scott Hunt - Engineer775 with Practical Preppers 1:44:11

2y ago1:44:11

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Send us a text In this captivating episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, our guest is Scott Hunt, also known as "Engineer775," delves deep into the world of off-grid living and alternative energy sources. Scott Hunt is a renowned expert in the field of self-sufficiency, and he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as he discusses the ins and…

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Phil Tompkins, the visionary behind Rent The Chicken 1:09:18

2+ y ago1:09:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with Phillip Tompkins, the visionary behind Rent The Chicken. Phil initiated this venture from his own home, and its expansion has been nothing short of meteoric. Phil's entrepreneurial journey caught the attention of Tucker Carlson, leading to a compre…

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PrepperNet - News, Events, and Why You Need to Join! 1:05:25

2+ y ago1:05:25

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Send us a text Watch this Podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/live/4HzuIURUniA?feature=share Welcome to another exciting episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, where we dive into the latest updates from the world of PrepperNet, discuss upcoming events, and delve into the compelling reasons why becoming a member is a must for anyone interested in …

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Get your HAM Radio license - We will help you!!! 1:19:01

2+ y ago1:19:01

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Send us a text Get your HAM Radio license - We will help you!!! Step - By - Step walk-through. Let’s hold hands and do this together! Join Us on PrepperNet.Net. Let's all get our HAM Technician License Together. Get your FCC Amateur Radio License We will walk you through all the steps you need to complete to get your HAM radio license. Step by Step…

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Chris Dwulet from Ammo.com, Plus some PrepperNet updates. 1:41:38

2+ y ago1:41:38

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Send us a text Welcome to The Prepping Academy Podcast! We are honored to have Chris Dwulet from Ammo.com as our special guest in this episode. The show begins with our host, Garvin, providing essential updates on PrepperNet and exciting upcoming PrepperNet events. These events are a must-attend for all preppers, offering valuable opportunities to …

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PrepperNet: Ready for Anything - News, Events, and Why You Need to Join! 1:09:22

2+ y ago1:09:22

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Send us a text Welcome to another exciting episode of the Prepping Academy podcast! In this episode, we're delving into all things PrepperNet, discussing what's new and coming and why you should consider joining this thriving community. We're thrilled to announce that PrepperNet has hit a significant milestone with a staggering 100,000 dedicated me…

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Guest - Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy from Doom and Bloom Medical 1:20:52

2+ y ago1:20:52

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Send us a text Welcome to this week's episode of "PrepperNet LIVE," where we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, the hosts of "The Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Hour." They are also the authors of "The Survival Medicine Handbook," which has been referenced by several other authors. Dr. Alton, one of the hosts, is also the autho…

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PrepperNet LIVE with Larry Denny, PrepperNet's NE Tennessee City Leader 1:20:26

2+ y ago1:20:26

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Send us a text PrepperNet LIVE with Larry Denny, PrepperNet's NE Tennessee City Leader Prepping Academy Radio Show is a live broadcast discussing prepping, survival, and self-reliance. Our Goal at The Prepping Academy Radio Show is to expand your thinking & motivate you to take action – because it’s time that we get prepared. The central focus of o…

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PrepperNet LIVE with Raymond Mhor - The Kilted Prepper 1:22:19

2+ y ago1:22:19

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Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast. In this special edition, we're bringing you the PrepperNet LIVE event featuring a very special guest, Raymond Mhor, also known as The Kilted Prepper. During the show, Raymond and Garvin discuss various topics, including the current state of the dollar, how preppers can pr…

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Mountain Readiness Expo May 2023 46:13

2+ y ago46:13

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Send us a text In this exciting episode of the podcast, we have a special guest named "T," the founder and organizer of the Mountain Readiness Expo. The Expo is a three-day event from May 5th to 7th, 2023, in Harmony, North Carolina, and promises to be an event like no other. T shares some incredible lineup of guests they have for the Expo, includi…

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Life Lessons from the Smoky Mountains 59:39

2+ y ago59:39

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Send us a text Uncle Buck shares his experience in the Great Smoky Mountains with the 3 of 7 Project. Living in the wilderness, even for a short time, can drastically alter our perspective. The steep climbs, tough terrain, and changing weather conditions will test you mentally, physically, and spiritually. After recently coming back from 3 straight…