In The Rabbit Hole Urban Survival

In this episode Hosts Aaron and Jonathan meet up in Austin Texas for an unfiltered discussion about guns, knives, silencers, ammo, and other stuff. Guaranteed to be a fun, albeit long, episode. Aaron goes to visit Jonathan in Austin. And since Aaron and Jonathan haven't gotten to hang out in person in a while, the discussion goes all over the place. However, minus the ADD, we cover a lot of topics we're sure you'll love. But be forewarned: This episode is unedited and straight form the tap. We've never done an unedited episode before. Not to mention it wasn't done in the ITRH studio. So it should be interesting... (Audio snobs you've been warned.)

In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason catch everyone up since the Season II finale. The Season III opener is more of a causal "Farm Update" style show. In it, we lay out plans for the season, a short list of up comping show topics, and stories from the Urban Farm and other misadventures. And a brief discussion on life as a single prepper.

Hosts Aaron and Jason wrap up Season II with special guest Darrell of FloridaHillBilly.com. Darrell has been a long time listener and friend to the show. And he's got way more farming experience than we do. So tune in and enjoy the great tips, fun poked at us, and how a well endowed duck killed Darrell's hens. But wait, someone said Season Finale! Yes, that's correct. We're taking the bulk of the summer off to recharge our prepper batteries. And work on some projects to make Season III even better than I and II. (Crazy, we know.) ITRH will be airing best of reruns till we return. And when August 26th 2013 rolls around (when Season III starts) we'll have all kinds of cool interviews, stories, and, of course, urban farming updates. But in the mean time, don't forget to listen to this episode now. Topics: All over the map. But fun and educational as always.

In this episode hosts Aaron and Jonathan explain and discuss the latest alternative currency. And watching its future is going to be one heck of a roller coster ride. Bitcoins, you may have heard about them in the news recently. It's a new form of currency that's been making some big headlines (some positive, some negative, and some off in space). But the topic has many people asking all kinds of questions: What are Bitcoins really? How do you get them? What impact will they have on the global economy? And will it replace Gold and Silver as the currency and value store of preppers? Join us as we mine the topic for answers too... Digital crypto-currency... What's that? Bitcoins Bitcoin mining Where they came from. Why they are of interest to preppers. Online privacy using Bitcoins. Bitcoins as an investment. And much much more... Please note: This is a very technical and complicated topic to tackle. We've done our best to break this down in an easy to understand interesting way--that also applies to survival in a modern age. However, we DO NOT recommend that this be your only source of information on the topic. Some of the statements made are meant for general practical purposes of explanation. Given the complicated nature of the topic, consider that there are caveats to everything we cover. There is a tremendous amount to know about Bitcoins. And anyone putting any money into them for any reason should investigate the topic thoroughly. We make no claims, future predictions, or assurances about the future of them. (Use at your own risk.)

In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason share a simple system for owning your own survival... It's been a while since there's been a Survival CHI episode. And while 99 isn't a full episode on the topic, it does harken back to the CHI roots. In this episode Aaron and Jason share a simple system for mastering any situation, problem, or concern. But this simple technique doesn't just get you through tough survival situations. It also can be used to get you through everyday issues.

In this episode hosts Aaron and Jonathan answer common and pressing listener questions. Over the last few weeks we've had a lot of email come. And to the truth is, we've been extremely busy. So we had a thought: Rather than just answer the emails individually, let's share the answers with all the listeners. And in this episode we do just that... But one in particular is something we ourselves have really wrestled with since the very beginning of the show. And today's answer might clear it up for you. It definitely made the answer clear to us.

In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason share their single biggest mistake on the farm. And what it's cost them. But they also share the new found joy over when a farm finally becomes productive. It's the joyous moment when you realize your production levels are are a point of surplus. The hosts also do a follow up to Jonathan and Aaron's previous discussion on ammo shortages. What may be really causing it. And how you can avoid being sucked into it.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan take a fresh look at rifle calibers in the wake of gun hysteria and play with their tin foil hats. Ammo is in short supply (no duh, right). But if you know where to look and how, it's actually not as bad as you think. In this episode we share tips, tricks, and resources for navigating the shortages. But the search for bulk ammo has also given us a unique opportunity to observe something: What ammo sells out first. For years survivalists have assumed that NATO calibers were the way to go. The assumption was that these calibers would be in plentiful supply. However, current ammo shortages give us a glimpse into what happens when the majority of people are using a particular caliber. And it shows us what quality calibers are actually in relatively plentiful supply. Plus, a special discussion on tin foil hats. The preppers who love them. And how to take them off to get a clear look at what may really be going on--or not.

Hosts Aaron and Jason give an update to the urban farm project and discuss the debut of a huge new project. After two years of gaffs, mistakes, and lots of folly, Aaron and Jason have suddenly reached the completion of the livestock portion of their urban farm. Now they look to the future for perfecting their rabbit stock. And they look forward to the start of the Aquaponics project. And the wacky urban farmers start planning for a five year project close to every preppers desire...

(http://www.intherabbithole.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ITRH-iTunes-Artwork-150x150.jpg)Hosts Aaron and Jonathan do a survival year end review--ringing out 2012 and ringing their hands of 2013. The raise is on. Will 2013 be worse for liberty, financial health, and over all well being? As we close out 2012 and head into 2013 the outlook isn't bright for the new year. Tune is as we cover... Topics: * The bleak outlook for liberty in 2013. * The expansion of the Patriot Act. * Gun control: It's not just AR-15s. * How violence is actually on the decline. * The one trick ponies in Washington. * Financial cliff * Estate Tax * Capital Gains Tax * What to expect: Our outlook for 2013. Resources: * 1984 by George Orwell (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JTHWKU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=inthraho-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003JTHWKU) * On Combat by Lt Col Dave Grossman (Ret.) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964920549/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=inthraho-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0964920549) * Episode 8: NFA Weapons (http://www.intherabbithole.com/episode-8/) * Harvard Law Study on crime rates and guns (http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/jlpp/Vol30_No2_KatesMauseronline.pdf) * Mass killings on the decline (http://reason.com/blog/2012/12/17/are-mass-shootings-becoming-more-common) * Steven Pinker: The surprising decline in violence (http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.html)

Hosts Aaron, Jonathan, and Jason discuss preparing in an apartment and a new home. It's a long over due highly requested episode. And it sets the record for our longest episode ever. Because it's such a large topic. Survival in an apartment is fraught with difficulties, limitations, and needed reality checks. But it's not impossible. And there are measures that can be taken to ensure you're able to survive. Moving into a new home offers a fresh pallet for a prepper to work with. But it brings up all kinds of new things to consider. Because your are starting all over.

In this episode Aaron shares a special announcement about the future of ITRH and discusses the basics of prepping for winter. This is by no means an exhaustive check list. But it is our bi-annual run through of what you should be doing to preppare for the season. And it's a great way to get your mind focused on what you need to be doing to ensure that your shelter and gear are in working order. Often as preppers we check something off our list to then stuff it away in a closet, think it's done, and forget it. If you're new to prep it's a great place to start. And if you've been around for a while it'll serve as a good reminder.

In this episode Aaron and Jonathan deliver a post election Libertarian rant, surviving the next four years, and some topics guaranteed to piss some of you off. Liberty is the cornerstone of survival. And in this post election cycle many people are concern (if not terrified) about what the next four years means for their survival. But the reality is, we viscerally didn't like either mainstream candidate. And we believe the road map to survival hasn't changed, perhaps the pace is just quickened. Because they all sink. So this episode dives into the fundamentals that may keep you safe and sound for the next four years. And keeps you safe and sound beyond the next four years. And today we may piss off some of you. Maybe even to the point of never listening again. But... It's going to be that kind of show today.

Hosts Aaron and Jason wrap up part III of Surviving X with Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. Zombies fiction has become a huge part of the survival community. They are an unpredictable, terrifying, and exceptionally difficult enemy to compat. And this makes them the perfect survival mental exersize. It's no wonder why they're so popular. And in this episode we cover our ideas for surviving a Zombie outbreak. (After we catch Jason up to speed on what Zombies are, since he's a "real survivalist").

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Ron Davis for part II of the Halloween Series Surviving X. For those new to the show--or those that just haven't been paying attention, we doing a Halloween Fictional Survival Scenario series. And in this episode we explore a fictional survival scenario: Surviving the Invasion of the Brain Bugs. Playing the what if survival game with friends is always fun. But more importantly, it all just goes to show that the basics apply. And it doesn't matter if it's natural disasters, economic collapse, or brain bugs from outer space.