Canadian Prepper Podcast
A podcast dedicated to Preppers, Homesteaders, Survivalists, and overall emergency preparedness.
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Episodes
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
News -
Ian - Bill C-71 will pass the senate 3rd reading Monday.
Eric - Edmontonians learn about emergency preparedness at annual event
https://globalnews.ca/news/5267340/edmonton-emergency-preparedness-annual-event/
Liberals Deny Tony Clement's Claim About ‘Secret Plan’ To Ban Legal Guns
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/05/09/tony-clement-secret-plan-firearms-ban_a_23723860/
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Look around your home and identify any flooding weakness that is present and address it.
Episode Closing
Upcoming events
2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
Also…July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, and a ‘stop the bleed ‘course…… Also a pig roast!
You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Joseph - crackeminer@gmail.com
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Eric - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode,hopefully Alan will be done with wax on wax off . . . we’ll be covering Lockpicking
Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
This week we cover off some basics in vehicle preparedness
News -
Alan - Venezuelan Gov’t using military force against citizens, 4 dead, 200+ injured and 200+ detained in ONE clash https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/venezuela-maduro-calls-military-unity-1.5119738
Ian - Alberta premiere tables ‘turn off the taps legislation ‘
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5117803
Calgary blizzard
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5114425
(Interesting video of the cars in the ditch)
Emergency preparedness week - some more publications for those starting out.
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/index-en.aspx
Every day preps.
Emergency preps
BACKROADS map, in addition to the roadmap, topo maps of your area
-regional and season-appropriate clothes. Ie rain coat, Parka, winter boots, long undies, etc.
-Glass breaker: new cars are being built with laminate glass all around, so a glass breaker “may” not work on all cars. Seatbelt cutter as well
Food & water// light/ candle&lighter/ heat source / blanket (hot tip -Aftermarket 12 v cigarette lighter) AL- I carry a zippo in my daily life, so a can of fluid lives in my console
Siphon & jerry can
Knife -Window edge sharpening (Don’t cross the CDN border with a folder, fixed blade only)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnfazpde80Y
Safety glasses/n95 masks, mechanix gloves/work gloves
Back up battery pack for cell phone
“Mini hospital” First aid kit (Tourney, stop the bleed class/ rubber gloves/ face shield, pressure dressing /
??Fentanyl kit??? (Naloxone) Ep144 of CPP covered its dangers. AL-Opiates suck, Narcan isn’t perfect but it’s free and better than nothing. Don’t do drugs mmmkay?
-Ham radio
The Get home Bag
May or may not be appropriate for some, the ‘Get home’ AKA the ‘must ditch the vehicle’ bag.
-Sleeping bag / shelter
-Compass
Knife and multitool
Water filter (sawyer:) and bottle
Food (Mountain house/datrex, or just granola bars rotated)
Backpack in case you have to ditch the car
- add a good pair of running shoes/hiking boots if your daily life doesn’t allow you to wear comfy shoes. If you wear work boots, dress shoes, high heels (right Eric?) or sandals, a good pair of shoes or light boots make walking home a lot less unpleasant
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Put at least three of the preparedness items we mentioned, that you are missing, into your car.
Let us know if you added something unique or even more beneficial! feedback@prepperpodcast.ca
Episode Closing
Upcoming events
2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, as stop the bleed class, and a fun competition,
This year’s charity is the Big Country Anti-Violence Association . - http://www.bcava.com/
Eric - I’m going to bring episode 22 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO
Gavin-Urbex_GTA on instagram
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off on the odd tactically-driven conversation.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
News -
Alan - https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/3/29/18287342/mozambique-cyclone-idai-cholera-how-to-help
Cyclone fallout continues with lack of sanitary conditions leading to a cholera outbreak
Ian - Emergency preparedness week May 5-11
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/emergency-preparedness-week.html?mc_cid=03fb04790e&mc_eid=57fca06f3e
Eric - Flooding in bracebridge!
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/04/24/state-of-emergency-bracebridge-flooding/
Diseases caused by poor hygiene.
Cholera, dysentery, Tuberculosis etc.
https://dailytipsblog.com/diseases-caused-by-poor-hygiene.html
https://www.who.int/publications/cra/chapters/volume2/1321-1352.pdf
WASH HANDS!
https://probearoundtheglobe.com/how-to-cure-delhi-belly/
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Ian - Arrange an alternate means of dealing with bathroom waste. Have a water-free way of sanitizing afterwards, ie purelle, wipes, BZK.
Episode Closing
Upcoming events
Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Ian - Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, a stop the bleed class, and more!…...
Outro –
Eric - I’m going to bring episode 21 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Eric - Until next time, be prepared, stay safe, and (Ian) keep learning!
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
Gardening for Preppers
Alan - https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/cyclone-idai-one-month-food-shortages-outpacing-funding
Food shortages 4 weeks post-landing of a cyclone in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe. Weather and accessibility are big issues here
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cuba-castro-shortages-trump-1.5092931
Government policies in Cuba forcing food shortages for the people (I’ll wager Castro isn’t going hungry), blames Trump for the problem. Economic troubles due to trade issues with Brazil and Venezuela have led to a cash shortage in Cuba
Ian - rabbit Ebola strikes again….
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/vancouversun.com/news/local-news/rabbit-virus-found-again-on-vancouver-island/amp
Eric - Canadian Forces asked to help in flood emergency preparedness
-http://www.thesuburban.com/news/city_news/canadian-forces-asked-to-help-in-flood-emergency-preparedness/article_b4e57104-3354-5efb-a2e2-fd4b18b5e5b7.html
WEST COAST SEEDS - Organic heritage seeds, https://www.westcoastseeds.com/
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Grow a plant. Any plant. Indoors, outdoors, edible, non. Whatever. Either start it from a seed or buy a living plant, but get a plant and keep it alive. Pics or it didn't happen!
Upcoming events
2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
Podcaster Charity Shoot, July 6th, Drumheller Alberta.
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
NEWS - No links yet BUT: Nebraska is pretty much entirely under water. Central ontario is bracing for high winds, although not Newfoundland high.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/11/the-brexit-preppers-who-say-they-wont-fight-over-the-last-loaf-of-bread.html
Brexit prepping is real, and with the sunset date only a couple of weeks off, anyone not already prepared may be out of luck says a Londoner.
Ian - Parts of newfoundland to experience 180 km/hr wind yesterday….
https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?nl30
153 cases of measles in one New York county (Fairly close to NYC)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47715169
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Try to do one thing in your home to guard against high winds and heavy rain. Secure your outbuildings with anchors in the ground, use hurricane straps in your rafters, etc. Maybe just clean gutters to improve drainage.
Upcoming events
Alan - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
Also…. July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. More details to come. All are welcome. Come one over and meet your favorite hosts from Slam Fire Radio, Canadian Patriot Podcast, CCFR field officers, and one or two people from our own show:)
Alan - The Survive the storm course, authored by our previous guest, Chris Gilmour, is now on sale for 39 bucks for a few days.
LINK: https://www.ecourseadventures.com/sts/
Offer until April 7th…..
Ian - I’m going to bring episode 19 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out; take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO
Ange - @super_dope_fly_yogini
You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
Alan – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get Eric there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email us at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Ian - Thanks for joining us, and tune in for the next episode, where we discuss the role of Gardening in preparedness. Unless you don’t like having renewable food sources…..
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
News -
Ian
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/venezuela-suffers-blackout-month-190326055858552.html
Eric -- https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-21/least-83-dead-after-overloaded-ferry-sinks-iraqs-tigris-river
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/world/live-news/norway-cruise-ship-evacuated/index.html
Alan - http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190319-what-happens-when-the-food-runs-out
a recent BBC article about food security. Reference to the siege of Sarajevo and how quickly life got BAD for those trapped inside
Eric/ PC- https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-coordinating-national-resilience-electromagnetic-pulses/
https://www.narcity.com/amp/ontario-gas-prices-to-rise-by-5-cents-a-litre-next-week
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Put yourself out there. Make it a goal to at least make ‘online’ contact with at least one new prepper within an hour’s drive.
International preppers network
http://www.internationalpreppersnetwork.net
(Not tinder for preppers)
Episode Closing
Upcoming events
Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP (You can meet the podcast challenge by coming out for the weekend)
Also…. Save the date…. July 6, Podcaster charity shoot. Drumheller, AB. More details to come. All are welcome. Planned events include a ‘Mapleseed’ course, a fun competition, and the chance to take a nationally famous ‘fur-latchy’ pistol course…...
Alan – Instagram, PPSWO
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . On IPN, you can find me under the username “The Island Retreat”
ERIC G- Username “Protector” on IPN
Eric P – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
News -
Alan - https://business.financialpost.com/investing/a-recession-is-coming-and-maybe-a-bear-market-too
FP predicts a recession. Although the Libs deny it, we’re overdue
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/03/05/california-missing-sisters-found-woods-survival-es-vpx.cnn
two girls, 5 and 8, spend the weekend lost in the woods. Survival training from the local 4H club kept them going. Looks like they did everything right by staying still, finding shelter, and having some equipment with them
Eric - Watchdogs proposing new framework for cryptocurrency exchanges on heels of Quadriga collapse
https://business.financialpost.com/investing/watchdogs-proposing-new-framework-for-cryptocurrency-exchanges-on-heels-of-quadriga-collapse
Ian - https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-18/weather-patterns-gone-crazy-nebraska-flooding-breaks-17-records-farmers-absolutely
Taha? - Tax Prep Software and Privacy Concerns (Since it is the tax season!)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/03/07/when-tax-prep-is-free-you-may-be-paying-with-your-privacy/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.38ea1ff2a068
Why do we worry about financial preps?
Alan - Acts as a Lay-off insurance
Ian - Medical / disability insurance, if not covered by you company. More peace of mind.
Eric - Savings to buy gear at Rapid Survival? (Haha!)
Ian - Basic levels of financial preps .
1 - Financial INsolvency, like the government
2 -Financial solvency - Debt + living expenses equal to income (Tarzan theory)
3 - Financial Stability - Debt + Living expenses = income (Plus emergency fund)
What to have on hand. . .
1.Copies of all financial documents
a.Bank statements
b.Credit card statements
c.Mortgage statements
2.List of all account numbers, sure it's handy your phone app automatically knows this, but what if the bank systems are down and they go back to pen and paper?
3.Identification so you can prove the account is yours. Know whos on your accounts and what access they have.
Keep a copy of your credit report, and watch it for fraudulent entries, the sooner you catch them the better!
5.Cash. . . if there is a power outage for example, ATM’s, debit and credit machines will eventually stop working, keep some cash on hand. Make sure it’s small bills as well since there might not be the possibility of making change.
Alan - Keep hard copies, soft backups (USB drive) and cloud backups of all the important documents.
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Ian - Save a small amount monthly,($100?) the goal being to end up with a 6 months of basic expenses as a contingency fund. IT SHOULD cover many (Dare I say most?) unexpected expenses.
Eric - Sign up for a MyCRA account and track your account use
Alan - Christmas fund idea: week after Christmas save $52. The next week add $51, and so on every week. It puts $1,327 in an account on December 1st. If you put it in an interest-generating account it can be even more
Taha - Visit counttech.ca
Upcoming events
Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, preparedness discussion, meet up for like-minded people, an adventure to get there.
Also marked on MAPS.ME APP
You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Taha- www.counttech.ca
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com .
You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off on the odd tactically-driven conversation.
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the shows, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can contact me directly on Instagram, @ PPSWO
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear. Or, you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
News -
Alan- man in Oregon survives 5 days in his car with his dog. Eats nothing but hot sauce packets from taco bell. https://globalnews.ca/news/5018586/man-stuck-snow-5-days-survives-taco-hot-sauce/
(taco bell gave him a year’s free food. Gross)
North Korea building a launch site https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47504723
Venezuela closes border to block aid shipments. The government has restricted food, water, and medicine to its own people. Those inside the border are now 100% dependent on their own resources and the government. Which of those has your best interest in mind?
Chris - Curious how this years long and harsh winter is going to effect tick populations and the spread of Lyme disease. There are mixed theories around how long cold winters impact tick populations. Also been catching some interesting articles coming out about antibiotic resistance breeding in municipal water systems.
http://outbreaknewstoday.com/quickly-getting-scary-place-thats-called-post-antibiotic-world-researchers-60720/?fbclid=IwAR2VfxPQNFOScz5RKJXDg3o54MKj6bKXkDh7WgcvTnURsWtuCGdJr4yrBbE
Ian - https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/central-alberta-rattled-by-4-6-magnitude-earthquake-1.4321133
Alberta gets an earthquake
Venezuelan power outage as crisis comes to a head
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47504722
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-11/looters-ransack-venezuela-supermarkets-crippling-blackout-day-5
https://www.npr.org/2019/03/11/702179263/this-is-going-to-end-ugly-venezuela-s-power-outages-drag-on
Eric’s Affiliate link to the course.
https://rapidsurvival--ecourseadventures.thrivecart.com/survive-the-storms/5c6c6a39b8a3c/?ref=prepperpodcast
https://tinyurl.com/prepperpodcast
Chris - Survive the Storms going live March 26, If listening at later date check to see if it is open, if not get on waiting list.
PODCAST CHALLENGE
Ian - Figure out prevailing wind in your area as it pertains to preparedness. It will help determine where any airborne threat will usually originate. Also try to make note of weather changes and how it changes animal behaviour & the wind direction…
Episode Closing
New section! - Upcoming events
Eric - 2019 Annual Preppers Meet, Desboro, ON
July 11-14
http://annualpreppersmeet.com/
Ian - 1st annual Western Canada Hot Springs Meet
May 25/26 - Weekend after the May long weekend.
Sloquet Hot springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIbdEDTO60
http://whistlerhiatus.com/driving/sloquet-hot-springs-126k.html
Campcraft, discussion, meet up for like minded people, an adventure to get there. Test for bug out gear and navigation . Also a place to safely plink at targets on some crown land. Learners for the shooting sports welcome, but let me know you’re coming by email.
-marked on MAPS.ME APP
Shout Outs
Alan - shout out to all the Venezuelans reminding me that when things get bad, we really are on our own. Keep up the fight for a just and honest parliament
Eric - Annual Prepper Meet organizers Che and Ciska, lots of work
Ian - A company Military Surplus 2240 Alberni Hwy - Cheap 3 -season Gore-tex Jackets - $25
Coombs, BC Phone: (250) 951-0609
Chris - Thanks to Eric, Alan & Ian for having me on and the great content this Podcast has been putting out. It’s been fun to follow the progression from the first episode.
Outro
Eric - I’m going to bring episode 16 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast to an end. You can find the podcast on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Please help us out take a few minutes and submit a review! It helps other people find us. You can also find us at prepperpodcast.ca.
Chris - http://www.survivethestorms.com ,
chris@changingworldproject.com
https://www.changingworldproject.com
Alan - We record these shows on Youtube live chats. If you want an early peek at the podcast, please subscribe to the YouTube channel “The Island Retreat “, and click the notifications tab. That gives you alerts when we are going live. You can also reach me on Instagram - PPSWO.
Ian - You can reach Ian directly, by emailing me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . You can also find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube. There you will find us discussing the merits of a freer society, exposing more government waste, and squirreling off to the odd tactically-driven conversation.
Eric – Please check out Rapid Survival www.rapidsurvival.com and get me there on live chat while buying some prepper gear, or you can also email me at feedback@prepperpodcast.ca (while still buying prepper gear at Rapid Survival)