In The Rabbit Hole Urban Survival

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan pose the question: Are you a survival information junkie? As with many subjects in life, we can become consumed by the pursuit of knowledge. It can be so much so that we never actually take the time to learn about a skill through physical experience. Physical experience allows us to take our knowledge out of the theoretical and into the practical application. Plus, if you never apply a skill you have never actually learned it.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss survival gear vs survival skill and the place for both. People often come into prep and get sticker shock. With the endless sea of survival gear, gadgets, and equipment, survival can seem as though a tremendous amount of money will need to be spent. Preppers also have a tendency--much like anything else in life--to feel as though they NEED widget X to survive. While some things are essential, not every thing is. And not everything has to be the absolute best when good enough will be the best for your needs...

Host Aaron and Jonathan discuss the question of, "what is a bug out bag" and "what goes in a bug out bag". BOBs (Bug Out Bags) are a favorite topic of preppers both new and old. But what is a Bug Out Bag really, pitfalls should be avoided, and what really goes in a BOB? Seasoned veterans of preparedness will find the this episode a good refresher. If you're new to prep, it's a great place to start...

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss planning a survival strategy and give a critique of Doomsday Preppers. Doomsday Preppers hits television screens leaving your hosts insulted and entertained. However, there are lessons that can still be learned. After giving their thoughts on the show Aaron and Jonathan segue into developing your survival strategy, questions to ask yourself, and a method for finding the wholes in your plans.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the basic gun battery for survival and the benefits of professional training. A practical conversation about the four guns every survival minded person should own and how to choose them. The first of several planned episodes for 2012 on the topic of guns for survival, episode 54 starts things off with the basics of a complete firearms toolbox.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Ron Davis for a discussion on the basic items needed for a three week bug in period. In most scenarios daily life will return to normal after 72 hours to one week. But larger disasters, whether person or local, can extend into several weeks. This episode covers the basics for the supplies you would need to survive for three weeks without leaving you home...

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan set your city on fire in a white hot rage with total disregard to point out vulnerabilities. But then roast marshmallows and plan an escape. Riots in America have long been on the top ten list of concerns for urban survivalists. They're big and scary, they're a threat, but what really causes them? More importantly, how do we prepare to survive riots? The answers might surprise you...

Host Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Jason and Jeep to discuss lessons learned from the past year and what to expect going forward... Hard to believe it's been a year already. And yet, it feels like longer at the same time. We've learned so much in the last year and hope that you have to. Episode 51 is a look back at what we have been up to and what we plan to be up to in the year to come.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan ring in the new year with a discussion of preparing for 2012. The time to act is now. The begging of the year is a perfect time to go over the basics of preparing, reviewing our preps, and touching on more advanced considerations of survival. For long time listeners Episode 50 is a recap of episodes from the last year as food for thought. For folks new to survival it's a great primer.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan look back at 2011, look forward to 2012, and expectations for the new year. 2012 brings predictions of Doomsday. As we go forward the media hype is likely to surge as people become consumed with what may come. But, like so many "predictions" of the post, 2012 is likely to pass without incident. People already interested in preparedness run the risk of getting whisked up in the hype. People new to preparedness risk of falling back to "sleep" after December 21, 2012 comes and goes. So how do we avoid all this?

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview John Heatherly--author of The Survival Template. Heatherly is a 17-year student of survival through formal survival training. His survival education started with Tom Brown Jr's Trackerschool after which he went on to graduate from several military Survival Courses. Using his personal experiences gained from his survival training, Heatherly has gone on to share his knowledge through The Survival Template and his new book The Medicine Symbol. Author John Heatherly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Carson-Newman College and a Masters of IT Management from Webster University. We are very fortunate to have him with us for this episode of In The Rabbit Hole's Urban Survival Podcast.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan recap lessons gained from their knife sharpening class with Master Knife Smith Bob Kramer and have a general discussion about knives, their importance, than uses. After your mind, a knife is the single most important tool you will ever carry. Edged tools have done more to advance society than anything else in history. Thus, why we are such big proponents of learning to use and care for knives properly in addition to regularly caring.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss setting objectives and why it's so important to make plans. Objectives are the gas that makes the goals go. Without metrics, we don't know when have gotten to where we meant to go. Part III of the Survival CHI Reloaded series. Simply saying my plan is to "survive" is to simple. Within Survival CHI the main objects are: Live well and build a more resilient life. With plans, we can make that happen.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the most extreme of survival situations - surviving the holidays. This episode takes a light hearted approach to what is a very trying time for many people. Surviving the holidays can be tough. Whether it's dealing with gift giving or family, the holidays try our patients and good will towards our fellow man. This episode shares with you tips, techniques, and thoughts on getting through the season without incident or mace; unless your shopping at Walmart.

Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss making decisions. Part II of the multi part series on Survival CHI and what makes it work. Decision making is an important skill and proper planing of your survival and happiness is impossible without it. But, what really goes into decision-making? It's all about looking at the big picture and understanding all the moving parts of your life and plans for survival.