Today's Survival Show

First Aid Procedures are a must for anyone interested in preparedness.  This is Part 2 of the interview I did with Chris Harper, an EMT  from our forum (Ghostrider247) on Episode 59. Highlights: Treating lacerations, broken bones and severed arteries Use of a tourniquet Details on what to pack in your first aid kits Poison control Effective use of medical tape What to teach your kids about first aid Proper ways to check for pulse and vital signs after an injury Treating gunshot wounds and more! Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Who and where are the survivalists?  Tune in for part 3 and the conclusion of my series on individual responsibility entitled, "Peaceful revolution, one person at a time."  In this show I discuss the make up of survivalists, where they are usually located and "why we prepare." Highlights: Some people are survivalists and don't know it or don't call themselves by that term Current and past events that should motivate you to preparedness Man made vs. natural threats Global issues Audio clip of Cody Lundin's interview on St. Louis radio Resource: Captain Dave's Survival Guide Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Peaceful revolution part 2 and an audio clip of Cody Lundin on 98.6 degrees.  In this episode I continue with my thoughts on taking personal responsibility for defending yourself against, terrorism, weather events, flu, layoffs,biological or dirty bomb attacks, etc. Also in this show an audio clip of Cody Lundin, author of "98.6 degrees" and When all Hell Breaks Loose."  It's an inteview he did  on radio last Sept and I felt it was very good for this top. Been reading Captain Dave's Survival Guide and that has been the source of some of this show as well. Thanks for listening Bob Mayne

Peaceful revolution one person at a time is my definition of how to create change in our lives and our society.  Individual responsibility is the one and only way that we can live a truly secure life.  John F. Kennedy once said, "If we don't make peaceful revolution possible, we will make violent revolution inevitable.  Perhaps that's what' going on today?  Are we experiencing a peaceful revolution?  I think so.  I think it's an individual responsibility revolution.  In this episode I cover what I feel are the first and most important steps to a secure life.  In the next podcast, I'll get into more detail.  Tune in to hear more. Highlights: A true story from one of our listeners. The importance of an emergency fund. A real example of what happened to me last week. How to really affect change. Individual financial responsibility. How a AAA membership can be a survival tool. Is a computer a survival tool? Keeping a survival binder. Spreading the word of self sufficiency is an individual responsibility. Remember to join our forum Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

How to handle the Scorpions that we meet in life.  There is a pre-requisite, listen to Episode 64.  Now that we've encountered these types of people or situations, there's a way we can defeat them or at least diffuse them.  In this episode I will discuss the 5 areas that people lose their footing when dealing with the Scorpions or the tough situations in life.  Some of this is inspired by the excellent folks at No Nonsense Self Defense and it applies to our every day life. Highlights: Recognition – knowing when something is going wrong. Determining if it's palatable - is this really something I can handle? Available time - how much time do you have? Appropriate response - severity of problem vs. severity of response Adrenaline - how to deal with it when you're in this state of mind. Remember to join our forum and support the show!

The Frog and The Scorpion story is an old one but a good one.  It can also be a stark reminder of how our thinking affects our decisions.  It also pertains to living a more secure life.  An important skill is to recognize scorpions in there many forms both in the flesh and figuratively.   Through awareness and knowing the nature of things you will be able to see beyond the surface and increase your chances of survival. Highlights: A telling of the story of the frog and the scorpion in a slightly different way The importance of situational awareness On the street, a whole lot of things are different Being aware of the people around you and what's going on around you Who are scorpions and why are they that way? How our internal reality may not be a true reflection of the external reality Remember to join our forum. Resources: No Nonsense Self Defense Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Fiscal Sclerosis is the government's bad disease.  This show is not about politics but about the misdeeds of the U.S. government no matter what party they belong to.  It affects our every day lives whether we want to admit it or not.  In this show I discuss what the permanent fix is to this epidemic. It also effects our survival. Highlights: What is Fiscal Sclerosis? 6 significant causes of this governmental disease How our government has signed a bad 50 year contract Reality based analysis of our government's financial practices The tone deaf reaction from Washington The miniature revolutions that take place every 2 years The hall of shame of people who are part of the problem What if our Congress took a 50 year nap? "The only shame is to have none." How we made history in 2009 What would happen to a business if it signed a 50 year contract? THE SOLUTION:  Individual responsibility Please remember to join our forum. Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Pistol Caliber Carbines.  Sometimes you may not have access to your rifle or shotgun.  Or maybe you don't like shooting and practicing with a rifle or shotgun but still want the added advantage of the increased accuracy and velocity of a long gun?  Then a pistol caliber carbine might be for you?  On this show,  I interview another member of our forum, Dustin Keener (use name D and D in Dallas) He's a pistol caliber carbine enthusiast and also has some special things to share with us about these guns and about his background! References: High Point Carbine Marlin 1894C .357 magnum Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Now's the time to fix the next ten years! What you do now will certainly affect the next 10 or 12 years.  The gathering of your skills and supplies and willingness to use them will greatly pay off.  Just a few daily disciplines will make a huge difference as to where you will end up? Highlights: 4 Steps to Financial Freedom Budgeting and spending Establishing another income Take advantage of all tax deductions Paying off debt You're either reading the right books to prepare, or you're not Taking daily steps toward the goals you've set We could all use a little coaching now and then No predictions, just common sense ideas Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Functional Fitness is quite a bit different than just working out the conventional way.  In this episode, I interview LCDR Spencer Baker from our forum.  He's an active duty officer in the Navy and we discuss what functional fitness is.  He's a military man but also brings ideas to the table that are excellent for civilians looking to get into shape in such a way that it helps us with our normal actiities every day.  It also helps us get in shape in ways we never did before. Higlights: Why people fall out of love with working out physically How to make excercise like "recess" in school Using Kettle Bells How to use your own body weight in your workout It's OK to be a beginner forever The Art of Strength There's a lot more, so tune in!

First aid kits and how to build them.  Some people believe in store bought kits and some believe in home made kits.  In this show,  I interview Chris Harper from our forum also known as Ghostrider247.  He's an EMT and also works part time for Homeland Security.  We discuss what items to put in your first aid kits.   This is part 1.  There will be a part 2 coming soon. Highlights: What to put in your first aid kit? Where to buy the products? How many should you have? What to store them in? What about expiration dates? Where to get the lowest prices on first aid kit items? Tune in and enjoy. Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Handling Criticism is an important people skill to have.  No matter what walk of life you come from, you're going to run into critics.  Often times criticism seems to de-motivate people and they lose their self esteem or they make critical mistakes that not only affect their survivability, but also breeds more criticism. Highlights: Definition of the different types of criticism you may get How to respond to your critics How you might be perceived as a threat to someone How to make them take ownership of their critique Reflect a position of strength Take ownership of your own mistake if you've made one What to do in public and what to do in private Beware of unintended consequences Remember to join our forum and support the show. Bob Mayne Today's Survival Show

Desert Survival Being prepared in the desert is tricky.  One of our forum members,  LVMutineer has recorded and excellent guest podcast on this subject.  You will hear his name on the show and I think you'll be quite impressed.  Thanks LVMutineer for this informative show. Highlights: What is bearding? What about water in the desert? What about animals such as scorpions, coyotes and gila monsters? What type of clothing should you wear? What kind of edible plants are in the desert? What should you pack? Tune in for an excellent show.  Please remember to join our forum and help keep the show going with a financial contribution if you can.

Disneyland  Activism.  I will define it and also let you hear a recording define it even better.  But that’s what we really have in this country.  We have an illusion of the right to peacefully protest.  Not the real freedom to do so.  But how much of a right to protest do we really have?  The process of getting a permit is layered with way too much red tape. Highlights: What do you have to go through to exercise common rights and be able to peacefully protest? What rights do we really have? Do people have a right to medical treatment regardless of whether or not they can pay for it? Who can give you your rights, the Constitution or the Congress? What is a right vs. a privilege? Audio clip by Naomi Wolf explaining Disneyland Activism How we need to remember President Kennedy’s words, “If we don’t make peaceful revolution possible, we will make violent revolution inevitable.” And some thought provoking principles that I learned at Constitutional history course. Bob Mayne Today’s Survival Show

Stockpiling in Moderation, sometimes it's hard to do for some people.  I've mentioned many times, I don't mean to be an alarmist and conspiracy theorist.  This episode is not meant to go to the extreme, but rather help you think about common sense items to stock...in moderation.  Simple things that help us through any emergency and really make good sense to accumulate whether something happens or not.  In moderation of course, without hoarding them. Highlights of what's discussed and what you should think about accumulating.  Suggested, but not limited to.... Water Filters/Purifiers: Firewood Portable Toilets: Lamps and Oil Coleman Fuel: Self Defense Tools: ( Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats, Slingshots, Wasp Spray, etc.) Hand-Can openers & hand egg beaters, whisks: Rice, Beans and Wheat Honey, Syrups, white and brown sugars Charcoal & Lighter fluid: Vegetable Oil Water storage containers:  Baby Supplies: Washboards, Mops and washbuckets Cookstoves: Vitamin suppliments Hygiene products: Bow saws, axes and hatchets & Wedges: Gas containers Aluminum foil: Garbage bags: Paper products: Gardening Seeds Milk: Clothes pins, lines and hangers Canned Meat Fire Extinguishers First aid kits: Batteries: Baking supplies Matches: Writing paper, pens and pencils,solar calculators: Work Clothes Insulated ice chests: Flashlights, light sticks, and torches: Cast iron cookware: Fishing supplies and tools: Pest and Insect repellents: Duct Tape Shelter building equipment: Backpacks & Duffle bags: Candles Sewing supplies: Knives: Bedding: Games: Lumber: And last, but NOT least…Guns and Ammo