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.
~ Topics:
* Surviving the mall and shopping
* Budgetting
* What gift giving is really all about.
* Surviving Family.
* Surviving break ups during the holiday season.
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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.
~ Join us as we discuss the many facets to making good decisions that impact all aspects of your Survival CHI.
Topics:
* Making decisions without worrying about immediate gratification.
* Making good decisions vs bad decisions.
* How decisions are intermingled and influence one another.
* Making decisions within Community.
* Making decisions for your physical, mental, and financial health.
* Making decisions for improving your intelligence.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss Survival CHI and its origins. The foundation of the entire show and blog, Survival CHI is what guides it all. It's what keeps In The Rabbit Hole all about rational practical preparedness.
Eight months have passed since Survival CHI was first unveiled and explained. By popular demand it's back with the story of how it was made and tips on how you can use it to improve your life today and survive the possible disasters of tomorrow.
~ Topics:
* How Survival CHI was formed.
* What Survival CHI is.
* How it impacts your life.
* How the principles are intertwined.
* How practicing the principles has changed Aaron and Jonathan's lives.
* Implementing the principles in your life today.
* Homework assignment!
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss how to build a survival network. Much like dating, building a network of like-minded people is less complicated that it first appears.
Often discussed on the show, the community you build around yourself can be the most powerful survival tool you have. However, when it comes to building a network of other peppers lots of people are left wondering what the best way is to going about it. Episode 42 dives into how to build a network of great people.
~ Topics:
* Finding other preppers through common interest activities.
* Activities that do lend themselves to finding other preppers.
* Pinging people's interests.
* Crawl, walk, run when discussing preparedness with new people.
* Picking the right people for your survival network.
* Questions to ask yourself about people.
* Trusting your instincts.
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A special Halloween report too incredible to believe. Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the master plan behind the fractures discussed in Episode 39 that will lead to the downfall of our society.
Dark times are just a couple of years away. The time to prepare is now. YOU are The Rabbit Hole Resistance and the last best hope for humanity. It's going to take hard work and dedicated planning. Through preparing your Community, Heath, and Intelligence you will survive!
~ Topics:
* The intricate web and chess game afoot to destroy civilization.
* Mad Cow was just the beginning.
* The New World Order
* The resistance.
* Preparing for the zombie apocalypse and rebuilding society.
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A Prepper's Guide to Traveling Safely.
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss traveling as a prepper. At some point in time all of us will have to go from point A to point B. Whether the mode of transportation is trains, planes, or automobiles, it's not time to let your guard down. However, you will have to do research and get creative.
Similar to EDC carry, but with caveats inherent with travel after 9/11, traveling prepared isn't hard. However, it does require planning, care, and knowledge of the laws of the area you are traveling too.
~ Topics:
* Survival Gear for Travel.
* Traveling with guns and knives.
* Airplane safety.
* Hotel Safety.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan diverge from the traditional ITRH format and discuss their thoughts on what's going on in the world and what to do about it.
Several topics are weighing on our minds. For one show Aaron and Jonathan delve into their political and philosophical beliefs to share their thoughts on what's going on in the world and the things concerning them about the direction the world is going in.
Rambling through the issues going on in the world, the show wraps up with how these things effect you and what you can do about it.
~ Topics:
* Occupy protests
* Economic state of things.
* Personal responsibility.
* Picking fights in far off places.
* Aaron's Top 10 Skills List
* Planning and Goals
* How what lies ahead affects your preps going forward.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Scout of Project Appleseed. Scout gives listeners the ins and outs of what we consider the best traditional marksmanship instruction in the country.
Whether you are a new shooter, a seasoned hunter, or tactically trained, Appleseed will teach you something and improve your rifle skills. However, Project Appleseeds rifle marksmanship instruction is only a piece of the lessons learned. Attendees also learn about early American History, what a true rifleman (or woman) is, and meet some amazing quality people along the way.
Project Appleseed attendees come from all walks of life and political backgrounds. It's a place for learning and community building.
~ Topics:
* What Project Appleseed is.
* What Project Appleseed is NOT.
* Who can attend and what it costs.
* Political Affiliations
* American History
* Patriotic Duties
* Personal Responsibility
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Jonathan is out sick and Aaron runs amuck. Taking from listeners' emails and conversations, Aaron discusses three important survival topics.
Gear addictions are something we all suffer from at one point or another. Aaron shares his thoughts on the place for gear, how far you can go without gear, and times when survival can't be done without supplies.
Few people take the time to properly build a will till they reach their Golden Years. Building a Personal Operations Manual is much like building a very detailed personal will and them some. How to not leave your loved ones in the dark and give them the necessary information so they may tend to your affairs after you are gone.
There are a lot of voices in the survival community, but who do you listen to? Aaron gives his thoughts on how to pick authors and broadcasters for your survival library.
~ Topics
* Discussions about the "need" for gear.
* Building a Personal Operations Manual for loved ones.
* Who to listen to when it comes to survival.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview Marni Rosen and Ben Gillis about CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).
A few years ago we went through the CERT program with a group of friends after reading about it in Review Of Emergency By Neil Strauss. After completion, the consensus was everyone should do it. The lessons and skills learned are invaluable. It not only shows you what you can do to help in an emergency, but also gives participates a clearer understanding of the job and responsibilities of first responders.
Just like Survival CHI, CERT starts with Community. Rather than isolationism, ITRH is all about building a community of preppers. The more people who are involved, the less people will tax the system and be able to help themselves and others in times of crisis.
~ Topics:
* What is CERT.
* CERT Prerequisites.
* How to get signed up for a CERT course.
* How to start a CERT group in your area.
* What is CERT not.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the basics of camping and camping gear. Camping is an excellent opportunity to test gear, skills, and be reminded of life without most modern conveniences.
Owning the gear isn't enough. Getting out and actually using it is a must if you foresee an instance where you may be dependent on your outdoor gear. Plus, it's just darn good fun.
When was the last time you went camping?
~ Topics:
* Tents
* Sleeping Bags
* Knives and Hatches
* Flashlights and Lanterns
* Bug Replants
* Fire making
* Clothing
* First Aid Kits
* Leaving an itinerary with loved ones.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined once again by Ron Davis of Confessions Of An EMS Newbie Podcast. Ron answers questions about CRP, First Aid, and what actions you need to take in the first few moments of a medical emergency.
CRP can mean the difference between life or death. You own it to yourself and love ones to get trained.
~ Topics:
* What do to when you find someone incapacitated.
* The basics of how to administering CRP.
* Who CRP has changed in the last few years.
* Tourniquets
* First Aid
* When to use Quick Clot
* What to keep in a first aid kit.
* Get trained.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan take principles from 7 Habits of Highly People and apply them to Survival CHI.
To just survive is rather pointless. For listeners that have been with us through all 32 previous episodes hopefully we have gotten across that we do not believe in focusing on simply surviving, but living a happier more fulfilled life - whether day to do or in extreme circumstances.
Episode 33 plays off Steven Covey's7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We have taken Covey's 7 habits and manipulated them to fit being effective in your pursuit of Survival CHI enlightenment.
~ Topics:
* Being Proactive
* Setting Goals
* Developing Priorities
* Focusing on Win Win Relationships
* Learn then Teach
* Creating Synergy
* Balance
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss EDC also known as Everyday Cary. Not just the gear, but in true Jonathan and Aaron fashion, the discussion starts with the space between your ears.
EDC for Urban Survival is only slightly different from rural or wilderness EDC in that space and being "Grey" are more of a concern.
~ EDC stands for Everyday Carry. Simply put, they are the items you carry with you everyday. In the context of Survival, they are the things you carry with you everyday to help you survive the unexpected.These items might include such things as:
* Fire Starter
* Water Bottle
* Energy Bar
* Means of Self Defense
* Cell Phone
* Flashlight
* Digital Information Packet
* Basic First Aid
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview Tony and Maripat Kidd.
.22s rimfire guns have seen a surge in popularity over the last 4 years as ammo prices have soured and Project Appleseed grows - especially the Ruger 10/22. With that growth people have looked for higher quality Ruger 10/22 parts. However, not all after market parts are made the same.
As Aaron and Jonathan became obsessed with the .22 they stumbled upon a manufacturer outside of San Antonio, Texas making 10/22 parts. They weren't cheap, but their precision, craftsmanship, and quality made them worth every penny.
The Kidds discuss who they are, how Kidd Innovative Design came into existence, and all kinds of interesting tidbits about the .22 and gunsmithing.
~ Topics:
* How, What, When, and Why of Kidd Innovation Designs
* Explanation of two stage triggers.
* How triggers effect a shooter's trigger control.
* Tony Kidd dispels the myth that dry firing modern guns hurts the firing pin.
* Importance of dry firing for improving a shooter's accuracy.
* The accuracy potential of the .22 caliber cartridge.
* Factors that play into gun accuracy.
* What makes a truly consistent ammunition.
* Tony Kidd's picks on most accurate .22 ammunition.
* What effect barrel length and bull barrels have on the .22 caliber cartridge.
* Best way to learn more about gunsmithing.
* Advice for those aspiring to be professional gunsmiths.
* Gunsmith License
* What the future holds for Kidd Innovative Designs
* Will Tony every build a FN 5.7×28mm 10/22?
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Personal responsibility is the cornerstone of our Survival CHI philosophy. Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss a topic that gets them hot under the collar - Personal Responsibility. It's something that as a society we have lost sight of, yet it is paramount to a functioning modern civil society.
But, what does personal responsibly really mean? Who's fault is it the that we have gotten so far way from this most basic of values? These topics and more.
~ Topics:
* What does personal responsibility mean
* Riots and Looting
* Get off your couch and do something.
* Debt crisis and credit rating snow job.
* Removing the "safety net" to promote prosperity.
* What personal responsibility means to survival.
* Revolutions is not the answer.
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Sheepdogs are the men and women that protect us for the worst among us. From their tales we can best learn what violent encounters look and feel like. We can also be assured when they share stories of the best among us - those ordinary civilians that step forward in times of need.
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview John Smith - Author of The Wolf and The Sheepdog. Join us as we examine the life, trials, and joys of a law enforcement officer.
~ Topics:
* Who is author John Smith.
* Why Police Officers were often troubled youths.
* Maintaining a healthy mind as a Sheepdog.
* Maintaining a healthy marriage as a Sheepdog.
* An officer's most difficult part of the job.
* Why Sheepdogs brave the darkest aspects of humanity.
* What survivalist can learn from a Police Officer's experiences.
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Self Sufficiency is a topic of paramount importance amongst Preppers and Survivalists. Nothing represents self sufficiency more than Homesteading. But what is Urban Homesteading? What's possible for city farmers? How long does it take? How much work does it take?
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen - Authors of The Urban Homestead and Making It. Following the theme of The Urban Homestead, Episode 28 is a discussion about why you should be gardening and what's possible.
Homesteading in a city is a major aspect of urban survival and Kelly and Erik wrote the book on it - literally. From the "what's possible" to the "How to do it", Kelly and Erik have covered all the bases with their two books: The Urban Homestead and Making it.
~ Topics:
* What is Urban Homesteading.
* What's possible for City Homesteading.
* Realistic expectations of an Urban Garden.
* How long does it take to for a garden to be productive.
* Apartment Gardens
* Getting involved with Community Gardens.
* Start off right. Tips for new gardeners.
* Urban Livestock
* Urban Beekeeping
* Food Preservation and Food Storage
* Garden planning for year round production.
* Biointensive Gardening
* Sustainable Gardening
* French Intensive Gardening
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss finding a job, keeping a job, and creating a job. On the surface talking about the way you secure your financial well-being may not sound like a "survival" show topic, but it an extremely important aspect to modern survival.
The H in Survival CHI stands for health. Health is not just about the physical. It is also your mental and financial health. As all things about Survival CHI are intertwined, if your Financial Health is under attack so too is your physical and mental health.
Working on a new start-up, Jonathan will be calling in to the show via Skype and a mobile WiFi hotspot from his temporary residence in Austin. His audio will not be the quality listeners are used to for a while.
~ Topics:
* How finding a job has changed.
* Using social networks (Community) - online and off - to find jobs.
* Understanding your market value.
* Taking pride in your work.
* The hard truth about being an entrepreneur.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan give reviews on several products, announce a listener contest, and discuss making the discussion to bug out or not to bug out.
Bug Out Bags are great, but there are a few questions one should ask themselves. Otherwise, it's just a bag with no plan.
* Where will I - or we - go?
* When will I go?
* What is the purpose of your bag?
Listen to show for contest rules and eligibility.
~ Topics:
* Listener requested product reviews and followups.
* Things to consider when decided to bug out or shelter in place.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Professor Bill Jahnel for a discussion on Independence Day and what we can learn from history.
Warning: Professor Jahnel is a colorful character fond of the occasional colorful expletive. Adolescent listeners or listeners with "sensitive ears" should be mindful that this episode is explicit in some instances and other adult oriented joking.
This marks the first remote interview conducted by Aaron and Jonathan. It required some technical hurdles to be over come to accommodated our specific setup. What this means for listeners is that ITRH will now be branching out and greatly expanding the interviews conducted.
~ Topics:
* What is the importance of knowing our history?
* Facts and myths.
* Tax vs Representation, importance in emphasis.
* "How was something then and how did it change?"
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In this weeks episode hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss their opinions about The World As We Know It "TEOTWAWKI".
Special Notice: We now have an ITRH Urban Survival Forum. Join today and come be part of the community.
~ Topics:
* Why Aaron and Jonathan joke about Zombies.
* The pitfalls of focusing on TEOTWAWKI.
* The Disaster Probability and Commonality Matrix.
* Fallacies of the Horde.
* Planning for societal break downs using environmental context.
* EMPs
* Red Flags in Survival Articles, Books, and Conversations
* Referenced material is a related stretch.
* Using Movies or TV shows to backup a stance on anything other than Movie or TV trivia.
* Presenting opinions as facts and not referencing hard independent research.
* Anything that references "the Hordes".
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss convincing family and friends to prep.
~ Topics:
* Lead by example.
* Focus on things that make you life better were things are good or bad. "Does this make my life better or worse?"
* Argue with facts, logic, and knowledge.
* Bait the hook and feed slowly as apposed to info dump. Otherwise, you just overwhelm people.
* Don't preach.
* Demand nothing.
* Don't be an alarmist.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss preparing for Hurricanes. Listeners not affected by Hurricanes will find the episode useful when preparing for sever weather.
~ Topics:
* Simple technologies for staying on top of bad weather.
* Blackout Kits
* Attic Kits
* Storing water.
* Storing food.
* Tips for preparing your home for hurricane season.
* Considerations for your vehicles in hurricane season.
* Gasoline "copy canning" and storage.
* Pet considerations in hurricane preparations.
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Ron Davis host of Confessions of an EMS Newbie Podcast for a discussion on common emergency medical myths.
~ Topics:
* Hydrogen Peroxide for treating wounds.
* Butter on burns.
* Use of Defibrillators.
* Swallowing your tongue and seizures.
* Rescue breathing for Heart Attack victims.
* Tampons for bullet holes.
* Hollywood style blood squirting.
* Removing foreign objects from wounds.
* Drinking Urine.
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