Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a warm-ish 60 degrees today. We’re heading into Thanksgiving week, and if you’re a prepper who pays attention, this is one of the best times of the entire year to restock your pantry, fill your freezer, and score ridiculous deals the grocery industry practically throws at you.


"Thanksgiving Prepper Deals You Shouldn’t Miss | Episode 551"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a cool 55-degree morning here as I cruise at metaphorical 40,000 feet thinking about one of the biggest, nastiest, most rigged disasters in America today: the housing market.



"How I Would Fix the Housing Market | Episode 550"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a humid 63-degree Tennessee morning — perfect weather to dig into something fun, creative, and surprisingly practical:
your apocalypse uniform.

Now, we don’t go full doomsday fantasy here on Survival Punk, but sometimes it is fun to wander into Crazylandia — as long as we bring back something useful.



"Choosing Your Apocalypse Uniform | Episode 549"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning it’s a mild 56 degrees. Today we’re diving into something fun, messy, occasionally questionable, and very Survival Punk: DIY hacks — which ones actually work, which ones probably don’t, and which ones might just save your butt in an emergency.


"DIY Hacks That Actually Work (and the Ones That Don’t) | Episode 548"

Good morning, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a brisk 36 degrees out there. We’re diving straight into something every one of you is feeling — the economy is getting rough, layoffs are climbing, hiring freezes are everywhere, and companies are cutting corners so hard the sparks could start a brush fire.


"Surviving a Broken Economy: The Rise of Side Hustles | Episode 547"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a crisp 56-degree morning — perfect weather to tackle a topic every prepper thinks they understand… until life humbles them:
Discipline fails. Automation doesn’t. Systems work.

"Discipline Fails, Automation Wins | Episode 546"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and it’s a chilly 45-degree morning out here — perfect weather to talk about one of my favorite survival topics that applies to everyone, every day: saving money like a prepper.

Because the cold truth is this: everything costs more, wages haven’t kept up, and if you aren’t intentional, your money will evaporate faster than a Taco Bell taco in the hands of a 90s kid.

Today we’re hitting three big money-saving pillars straight from my own life:
cutting your own hair, eating at home, and never paying retail.
These simple habits save me thousands every year — and they’ll do the same for you.

"Saving Money Like a Prepper | Episode 545"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning it’s a cool 40 degrees — perfect weather to rant about something spicy: a YouTube commenter who proudly declared that “prepping is stupid.”

Yeah.
He said that on a prepping podcast video.
Bold move, Cotton.

But this episode isn’t just me roasting one random dude with a strong opinion and weak logic — it’s a deep dive into why prepping isn’t stupid, why skills matter, and why it’s not an either/or choice.



"Why Prepping Isn’t Stupid (Skills and Stuff) | Episode 544"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s a crisp 47-degree morning — not too bad, especially after the 29-degree ones I’ve been talking through lately. Today’s show comes straight from a listener story that could’ve ended badly but turned into a great learning moment for every prepper out there.

We’re talking about what to do when your car dies in the middle of nowhere, how to avoid being caught unprepared, and how a simple breakdown can expose the holes in your prepping game.


"Lost on a Back Road — Lessons from a Breakdown | Episode 543"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning we’re cranking out Part 2 of the Pantry Sauce series. Last time we hit the classics — brown gravy, white gravy, and curry — the stuff that keeps morale high when the pantry’s looking rough.

Today, we’re going international and versatile — diving into mustard, tomato, teriyaki, satay, and cheese sauces, all made from long-term storage ingredients. You don’t need fresh milk or fancy condiments — just shelf-stable pantry goods and a little DIY grit.

Because bland rice and beans should never break your spirit.
"Pantry Sauces That Save the Day (Part 2) | Episode 542"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning it’s a frosty 29 degrees out — perfect weather for a hot meal. Today’s episode is all about something that might not sound “tactical,” but will absolutely matter when food fatigue sets in: sauces and gravies from your prepper pantry.

If you’re living on beans, rice, and shelf-stable staples, flavor fatigue will crush morale faster than hunger. But the good news? With a few ingredients and basic know-how, you can turn bland into brilliant. Let’s dive in.


"Pantry Sauces That Save the Day (Part 1) | Episode 541"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re talking about one of the most hyped and misunderstood topics in the prepping world — EMPs: Myth vs. Reality.

We’ve all seen it — the bright flash in every apocalypse movie, every car dying on the highway, planes falling from the sky, and people suddenly living in the stone age. But how real is that? How much of what we think we know about EMPs is just Hollywood drama?

Let’s dig in and separate the facts from the fearmongering.


"EMP Myths vs. Reality | Episode 540"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning we’re diving into one of my favorite prepper topics: food that lasts for decades. Not the trendy freeze-dried stuff or overpriced buckets — I’m talking about the staples you can buy cheap, store easily, and forget about until you need them.

These are the real long-haul preps — the ones that’ll outlast your pantry, your house, and maybe even you.


"Shelf Life Secrets — Food That Lasts Decades | Episode 539"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com — back with another cold morning episode at 51 degrees, talking about something every prepper should care about but too many ignore: strength.

Not the motivational poster kind — I’m talking real, measurable, physical strength. The ability to pick up heavy things, carry them, and keep doing it. Because when the world goes sideways, that’s not optional — that’s survival.



"Build Real Strength | Episode 538"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s a crisp 51-degree November morning — and yes, I’m still coughing up half a gallon of crud — but the show must go on. Today’s topic? One every prepper wrestles with sooner or later: When to build it yourself, and when to just buy the damn thing.

There’s a fine line between DIY ingenuity and wasting months of your life reinventing something that’s already perfect. Let’s talk about how to know the difference — and why the smartest preppers use both approaches.


"DIY or Buy? The Prepper’s Dilemma | Episode 537"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s another chilly 41-degree morning, and today we’re tackling one of the least glamorous but most practical topics in prepping — laundry.

It’s one of those things we all take for granted until the grid goes down and suddenly you’re staring at a pile of filthy clothes wondering how to keep your hygiene in check. I’ve never done a full episode on laundry before, and that’s a shame — because clean clothes are critical to morale, health, and long-term survival.

"Off-Grid Laundry | Episode 536"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s a chilly 41-degree morning, and we’re talking about something I’ve never dedicated a full show to — gloves.

You’ve probably heard me mention them in passing, but today we’re breaking it down: why you need them, what kinds to keep in your prepping supplies, and how the wrong glove (or no glove) can turn a simple cut into a disaster.




"Protect Your Hands, Save Your Hide | Episode 535"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re talking about something a little fun — and a little dark. Halloween might be over by the time you hear this, but the lessons from horror movies never expire. This episode dives into some of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) horror flicks and what they can actually teach us about survival, mindset, and staying alive when things go bad.


"Survival Lessons from Horror Movies | Episode 534"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re going to talk about something that every prepper, homesteader, and human deals with — fear and anxiety. But instead of letting it crush you, I’m going to show you how to turn that nervous energy into jet fuel for preparedness.


"Why Fear Is Fuel — Channeling Anxiety Into Action | Episode 533"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com — back again with another dose of practical self-reliance. This week we’re getting into something most folks don’t even think about until it’s too late: navigation.

"Find Your Way When GPS Fails | Episode 532"