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Prepping Academy
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The Prepping Academy Radio Show is a live broadcast aimed at discussing various topics related to prepping, survival, and self-reliance, while also serving as a platform for preppers to unite. Our ultimate objective at The Prepping Academy Radio Show is to broaden your perspectives and inspire you to take action, as we strongly believe that preparedness is of the essence. We welcome preppers of all levels to join us on preppingacademy.com and PrepperNet.com.
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Choosing Land for Preparedness in 2026: The Biggest Mistakes Most People Make
3w ago00:36:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailChoosing Land for Preparedness in 2026: The Biggest Mistakes Most People MakeThinking about buying rural land for preparedness? Don’t sign the paperwork until you hear this.In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, Forrest Garvin explains how choosing survival property has changed in 2026 and why many of the old rules no longer apply. From water availability and soil quality to community, security, access, and long-term sustainability, you’ll learn the critical factors that separate a smart preparedness investment from an expensive mistake.You’ll discover why buying the most remote property isn’t always the best choice, how population shifts are changing rural areas, and the simple framework Forrest uses to evaluate whether land can truly support your family during uncertain times.Whether you’re searching for a bug-out location, a future homestead, or land for your preparedness group, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions with confidence.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why is preparedness land different in 2026The #1 mistake buyers make when evaluating propertyHow to assess water, access, and sustainabilityWhy can community be more valuable than isolationA simple four-question framework for evaluating any propertyThe differences between family retreats and group preparedness landIf you’re serious about preparedness, survival planning, homesteading, or building a resilient future, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use before purchasing your next piece of land.https://preppernet.com/https://preppersconsulting.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/bookshttps://preppingacademy.com/Podcast Tags:preparedness, prepper, survival, homesteading, bug out location, survival retreat, preparedness land, rural property, off grid, self-reliance, land buying, emergency preparedness, water security, homestead planning, sustainable living, community preparedness, survival property, prepper land, defensive property, The Prepping Academy Podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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Bug In vs. Bug Out: Which Survival Strategy Actually Works?
4w ago00:33:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailBug In vs. Bug Out: Which Survival Strategy Actually Works?Should you stay home during a crisis or grab your bug-out bag and leave? The answer isn’t as simple as most people think.In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, Forrest Garvin cuts through the myths surrounding bugging in and bugging out. You’ll learn why Hollywood and social media have given many people unrealistic expectations and how to develop a practical preparedness plan that works in the real world.Discover the advantages and disadvantages of both strategies, the biggest mistakes preppers make when planning to bug out, and a simple decision framework that helps you know when it’s safer to stay and when it’s time to leave.Whether you’re preparing for natural disasters, civil unrest, long-term power outages, or other emergencies, having both a bug-in plan and a bug-out plan can make all the difference.In this episode, you’ll learn:The truth about bugging in vs. bugging outWhy do most bug-out plans fail before they beginWhen staying home is the smartest survival strategyWhat every bug-out plan must includeHow to evaluate threats before making a decisionWhy planning ahead beats reacting under pressureThe hybrid preparedness approach that offers the greatest flexibilityIf you’re serious about emergency preparedness, self-reliance, survival planning, and protecting your family during uncertain times, this episode provides practical, real-world guidance you can put into action today.https://preppersconsulting.com/https://preppernet.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/booksCivilization Is Only Nine Meals Away From Anarchyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWQ_hKLL7io&list=WL&index=21&t=4sPodcast Tags:bug in, bug out, bugging out, emergency preparedness, prepper, prepping, survival, survival planning, self-reliance, bug out bag, disaster preparedness, SHTF, grid down, emergency planning, homesteading, civil unrest, natural disasters, family preparedness, preparedness strategy, The Prepping Academy Podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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Area Study Map Training | The Prepping Academy Podcast
Jul 700:33:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailArea Study Map Training | The Prepping Academy PodcastMost people know almost nothing about the area they live in.In this episode of The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin explains how Area Study Map Training helps preppers, homesteaders, and families understand their local area, identify threats, locate resources, and build real preparedness plans using modern mapping and intelligence tools.In this episode, Forrest Garvin breaks down the importance of Area Study and why understanding your local area may become one of the most valuable preparedness skills in the modern world.This episode explores how the Area Study Map app and training can help individuals, families, groups, and communities better understand infrastructure, threats, terrain, resources, communication systems, population density, evacuation routes, and much more.Topics include: • What an Area Study really is • Why location intelligence matters • Understanding threats around you • Identifying resources and weak points • Mapping hospitals, shelters, power grids, weather, and infrastructure • Using modern technology for preparedness • Building a realistic emergency plan • Why knowledge of your local area can save lives • How civilians can use Area Study concepts without military complexityWhether you are new to preparedness or an experienced prepper, this episode will change how you look at the place you live.Tags: area study, preparedness, prepper map, osint, survival intelligence, emergency preparedness, prepping, homesteading, grid down, shtf, survival planning, area study map, prepper tools, mapping, preparedness training, ham radio, local intelligence, survival podcast, prepper podcast, prepping academySuggested SEO Keywords: area study map, area study training, preparedness mapping, prepper map app, osint for preppers, local area intelligence, survival mapping, emergency planning tools, preparedness training, area study preparedness Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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From Overwhelmed to Prepared
Jun 3000:27:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFrom Overwhelmed to Prepared | The Prepping Academy PodcastMillions of people know they should prepare… but most never start because they feel overwhelmed.Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? In this episode of The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin breaks down how to move from fear and confusion to confidence and preparedness using practical steps, mindset shifts, faith, and real-world planning. Learn how to simplify preparedness, avoid burnout, and build a solid foundation for your family’s future.In this episode, Forrest Garvin talks about how to go from panic and information overload to a calm, focused, preparedness plan that actually works. Whether you are brand new to prepping or have been stuck in “research mode” for years, this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on what truly matters.Topics include: • Why most people freeze and never prepare • The dangers of fear-based prepping • Building a preparedness mindset • Starting small without going broke • Food, water, security, communications, and community • Faith, family, and mental preparedness • Why action beats perfection • Creating a realistic preparedness roadmapIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by world events, inflation, grid concerns, AI, surveillance, disasters, or uncertainty… this episode is for you.https://forrestgarvin.com/https://preppingacademy.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/booksTags: prepping, preparedness, survival, homesteading, emergency preparedness, shtf, grid down, self reliance, prepper podcast, preparedness mindset, survival skills, prepping for beginners, preparedness planning, christian preparedness, faith and preparedness, off grid, food storage, preparedness community, emergency planning, prepping academySuggested SEO Keywords: preparedness for beginners, how to start prepping, overwhelmed prepper, preparedness mindset, emergency preparedness plan, prepping podcast, survival planning, realistic prepping, preparedness roadmap, Christian prepper podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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JJS founder of AmRRON, American Redoubt Radio Operators Network
Jun 2300:57:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJoin Grid Down Comms Up for another episode of The Prepping Academy. Today, JJS, founder of AmRRON (American Redoubt Radio Operators Network), joins us for an update on AmRRON's annual grid-down exercise, T-REX. A national exercise where radio operators take to the airwaves for a three-day event tracking a fictional scenario, moving welfare traffic, and pressure-testing our communications systems. We also discuss JJS's new book, Partisan Operators Volume 2, the second of his multipart series chronicling events after an attack on US soil that spirals the country into a complete grid-down. Partisan Operators Volume 2https://www.amazon.com/Partisan-Operator-Journals-Back-Zero/dp/B0GXPRN8B7/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet The Bride of Christ PodcastThis is a place where we talk about the bible. Jason Ryan Smurzynski looks into the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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AI - The End of the World As We Know It
Jun 1601:03:01Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAI, will it bring about the apocalypse, or just change the world?AI is making headlines daily. It is changing how we create online content, make web pages, buy products, receive medical care, invest in the stock market, etc. Will this tech bring about the end of the world if left unchecked? Will it just make early adopters wealthy? Forrest and Patrick dive into this cutting-edge topic, discuss how they are using it, how they have tested it, and their predictions about the future.GarvinAcademy.com Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet The Bride of Christ PodcastThis is a place where we talk about the bible. Jason Ryan Smurzynski looks into the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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Skynet Is Here — Your Every Move Is Being Tracked
Jun 900:48:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSkynet Is Here — Your Every Move Is Being TrackedForrest and Patrick join forces to dive into the current privacy issues facing the globe. AI, age verification, new vehicles, and big data are all working together to make privacy a thing of the past. Forrest offers some great tips for maintaining privacy in an ever-changing world. This is a rapidly evolving situation that will require constant vigilance to maintain any privacy in your daily life. A total grid down is a black swan; SKYNET is around the corner unless we take action. Free Disappear on the Internet webinar: SIGN UP FREE! Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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What Will SHTF Really Be Like the First Year
Jun 200:36:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat Will SHTF Really Be Like the First YearForrest and Patrick join forces to discuss what the first year of a national grid-down situation might be like. The EMP Commission states that 90% of the population wouldn't make it through the first year. How would you survive the first year of chaos? Are your plans prepper fiction, or a real plan to survive and begin rebuilding after the first year? Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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Biblical Preparedness with Forrest Garvin | Interview on Church Dads Podcastd Episode
May 2600:58:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this special episode, Forrest Garvin joins the Church Dads Podcast for a powerful conversation about biblical preparedness, Christian leadership, family legacy, entrepreneurship, and living intentionally in uncertain times.Forrest shares his personal journey of faith, how preparedness aligns with scripture, and why fathers today should take seriously the responsibility to protect and lead their families spiritually, physically, and financially. The discussion covers practical preparedness, Christian business principles, family resilience, and the importance of building a lasting legacy rooted in biblical stewardship.Topics discussed include:- Biblical examples of preparedness from scripture- Why faith and practical action work together- Simple steps families can take to become more resilient- Christian entrepreneurship and kingdom impact- Building family-led businesses and passing down skills and values- Leading your family with confidence during uncertain timesThis is an encouraging and practical discussion for Christian men, fathers, preppers, homesteaders, and families seeking wisdom, purpose, and preparedness grounded in faith.A big thank you to the Church Dads Podcast for having Forrest on their show.Their PodcastThis show is on their podcast!Please support their podcast by:- Following and subscribing- Leaving a review- Sharing this episode with friends and familyYou can learn more about Church Dads here:https://churchdads.buzzsprout.com/Learn more about Forrest Garvin and his projects:https://forrestgarvin.com/https://preppernet.com/https://prepperfinds.com/https://mysolaroven.com/ Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet The Bride of Christ PodcastThis is a place where we talk about the bible. Jason Ryan Smurzynski looks into the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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May 1900:32:24Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss one of the most important preparedness topics facing families today — food security in today’s economy. With rising grocery prices, inflation, supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty, and increasing concerns about the stability of the food system, more Americans are asking serious questions about how to protect and provide for their families long term.We explore practical ways individuals and families can improve food security through preparedness, home food storage, gardening, bulk purchasing, freeze-dried foods, food preservation, and developing self-reliance skills. This episode breaks down why food security is no longer just a concern for “preppers,” but something everyday families are beginning to think about as the cost of living continues to rise across the United States.We also discuss how economic conditions, fuel prices, transportation costs, and global instability affect the availability and affordability of food. Learn why many preparedness-minded families are building long-term food storage systems and taking steps now to become less dependent on fragile supply chains and centralized systems.This episode also touches on practical emergency preparedness topics, including:Long-term food storageFreeze-dried foodBulk food buyingGardening and homesteadingEmergency cooking methodsOff-grid preparednessInflation and rising food costsSupply chain disruptionsSelf-reliance and family preparednessBuilding a preparedness mindsetWe briefly discuss alternative cooking solutions like the Made in the USA, family-owned, veteran-owned My Solar Oven, which allows families to cook using the power of the sun without relying on electricity or fuel during emergencies or power outages.Whether you are just getting started in preparedness or already building a long-term plan for your family, this episode offers practical insights into why food security matters now more than ever. If you are concerned about inflation, economic instability, emergency preparedness, or becoming more self-reliant, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com
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