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Beneath a crimson sky, a specter approaches.
 
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Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Craig Raw of Sparrow Wallet about Silent Payments and the latest updates of the Bitcoin wallet as of July 2026.
 
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Gabriel Custodiet speaks with one of the godfather's of prepping: James Wesley, Rawles. They discuss the derivatives timebomb and the gold market, Mr Rawles' recent debanking, the latest anti-gun laws, concealed carry permit strategies, the ethics of self-defense, and private purchases.

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→ https://survivalblog.com  (Rawles website)
→ https://survivalblog.com/derivatives/  (Derivatives Timebomb)
→ https://www.survivalrealty.com/survival-retreats-relocation-book  (Survival Retreats & Relocation)
→ https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-Novel-Survival-Coming-Collapse/dp/156975599X  (My recommended book from Rawles)
 
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TIMELINE
00:00 – Introduction
1:40 – Signs of financial collapse
3:55 – Derivatives are a ticking timebomb
6:30 – Gold price
8:25 – Gambling; aka the stock market
12:45 – James Wesley, Rawles was debanked
17:35 – How does one vet a county in the US?
23:00 – Conservatives grouping together presents a target?
25:10 – What power does an American sheriff have?
27:40 – Australians and Canada
31:20 – Latest anti-gun laws
34:10 – Night vision equipment
36:55 – Concealed carry permit strategies 
39:50 – "Turn the other cheek"
41:30 – The Black Swan
44:25 – Private purchases
49:10 – Fostering healthy hobbies
52:40 – Final thoughts

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Kalie of Expats Everywhere. They discuss the details surrounding living in Portugal and other EU countries and the mentality of being a successful expat.

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TIMELINE
00:00 – Introduction
1:40 – Expats Everywhere background
3:40 – Why Portugal?
6:50 – Overview of Portuguese visas
9:45 – Portugal easiest option for European residency?
10:30 – Hurdles of Portugal visas
13:30 – Portugal citizenship process changed
15:20 – Taxes in Portugal
18:10 – Portugal "crypto friendly"?
19:27 – What makes a successful expat?
22:20 – Alternative cities to Lisbon
25:35 – Biggest hurdles adapting to Portugal
28:00 – Traveling with children
30:45 – How to quickly adapt to a new place
35:00 – EU Entry/Exit System EES
37:50 – Other countries complementary to Portugal
40:00 – Final thoughts
 

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio