In the final episode of our limited series, Jim, Brian, and Dacia refresh your preparedness knowledge and take you step-by-step through the previous 23 lessons, leaving you prepared for 2025 and beyond.
OPSEC
03/03/2025 | 32 mins.
In our penultimate episode, Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss operational security -- how to safeguard and protect your loved ones and yourself from those who might wish to take advantage of your preparedness.
Gear Maintenance
27/02/2025 | 35 mins.
Jim and Dacia discuss the proper care and maintenance of firearms, knives, vehicles, generators, and other preparation gear.
Practice Drills
10/02/2025 | 27 mins.
Drills and practice runs allow us to test our plans and gear in a reasonably safe and controlled environment. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss how to learn from making mistakes without too much risk.
Communication
03/02/2025 | 37 mins.
Brian, Jim, and Dacia discuss ham radios, cellular and satellite phones, 'walkie talkies, whistles, signal fires, flares, and other ways of communicating in an emergency situation.
Regardless of their associations, Americans agree that something bad is on the horizon. In an era of increasing wildfires, hurricanes, drought, political violence, power outages, economic uncertainty, and more, what can average everyday citizens do to assure the safety of themselves and their loved ones? Renowned national preparedness expert Jim Cobb, 'Dystopian Mom' Dacia M. Arnold, and international bestselling author Brian Keene offer simple, no-nonsense tips and recommendations.