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The Common Sense Practical Prepper

The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Written by: Keith Vincent
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Welcome to the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast, where I, a novice prepper, share my successes, stumbles, and lessons to make prepping approachable for all. Discover how to build long-term food storage with budget-friendly options like freeze-dried meals and bulk grains, while keeping your supplies fresh and ready.


I’ll also dive into situational awareness to stay sharp in any crisis, personal safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones, and bartering strategies for when cash isn’t king. Each episode ties real-world examples to current events, like recent storms or supply shortages, to keep you prepared. Have feedback or ideas? Email practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com.


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Episodes
  • Your Grandma Was Sweet, Not Sterile
    Jan 7 2026

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    A Costco pallet stacked with 5,400 emergency servings sounds impressive, but does the math—and your storage plan—actually work for you? We open with the numbers, then shift to the skills that turn stored food into real resilience: first aid choices that keep small problems small when the lights go out and help is far away.

    We break down stubborn myths with clear, usable guidance. Butter on burns seals in heat and germs; skip it and use cool water, gentle cleansing, and loose sterile dressings. Snakebite suction and knife cuts don’t remove venom; immobilize, keep the limb below the heart, and seek medical care. Hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol can damage healing tissue when overused, so reach for clean water first and disinfect sparingly. From eyebrow lacerations that bleed like crazy to hard-to-bandage palms, we share calm, step-by-step approaches that reduce panic and conserve scarce supplies.

    Allergy readiness gets real: check EpiPen expirations, know when to use them, and add antihistamines when appropriate. We make the case for a pulse oximeter in every kit to spot dangerous drops in oxygen saturation during asthma or severe reactions. Shock care is practical and human: lay flat, legs up, warm blanket, steady talk, and grounding questions that pull focus back from the edge. We cover over-the-counter meds—ibuprofen for inflammation, acetaminophen for fever—and how to think about expiration dates, especially for liquids and creams. Most of all, we double down on hygiene: wash hands, use friction if soap is scarce, dry with something clean, and treat wounds early to stay ahead of infection.

    Ready to prep smarter, not louder? Hit follow, share this with someone who needs a clear first aid plan, and leave a review to help more practical preppers find us.

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    25 mins
  • New Year, Real-World Readiness
    Jan 4 2026

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    Systems don’t warn us before they snap—they just do. We kick off the year with a clear-eyed look at what 2025 taught us and how to turn those lessons into practical, affordable readiness for 2026. From a brief digital detox to a high-velocity news cycle—Venezuela’s shake-up, grid-challenging winter storms, and shifting global coalitions—we focus on what you can control: your mindset, your pantry, your plan, and your community.

    We revisit standout moments: how the SNAP disruption actually played out on the ground, why churches and food banks became resilience engines, and which sub-$20 tools beat expensive gear when the power goes out. We unpack the difference between normalcy bias and a true prepper mindset—the kind that keeps momentum and morale when help is hours away. Then we zoom out: mixed economic signals, rate cuts that could loosen credit, tariff ripple effects, and the geopolitical wildcards of China–Taiwan, the Middle East, and the long proxy grind in Ukraine. Arms control timelines add background tension, but panic won’t help; planning will.

    Technology and space push the story forward. AI has moved from buzzword to daily utility, quietly speeding up research and decisions. Robots are crossing from lab demos to real work. A revived space race—lunar flybys, whispers of rare lunar resources, and national competition—underscores how much we now depend on satellites for navigation, timing, and communications. Add a solar cycle peak and a fragile grid, and the case for simple redundancy is strong: stored water, safe heat, reliable lighting, battery banks, and printed contacts. We also map the cultural calendar—Winter Olympics, World Cup, America’s 250th—flagging travel strain and local shortages so you can plan around the rush.

    If you’re ready to trade doomscrolling for decisive action, this is your guide. Pick one step to finish by January 15—inventory the pantry, rotate stock, add a case of water, or kit out a get-home bag—and tell us what you chose. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you want in your resilience circle.


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    Augason Farms
    Support the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

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    27 mins
  • Define The Disaster Before You Stock The Shelf
    Dec 27 2025

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    A flamethrower under the tree might grab attention, but the real spark comes from learning where fun gear ends and practical preparedness begins. We kick off with two gifts that teach bigger lessons: a grill-safe flamethrower that reinforces responsible use, and a GRAYL water filter that proves simple, field-ready purification beats complex systems you won’t maintain. From there, we pivot hard into what most people get wrong about prepping: buying more is not the same as being ready.

    Silver surging toward $80 and copper punching higher can mess with anyone’s head. We unpack what price spikes, tariffs, and speculation actually mean for everyday resilience, and why stacking metals rarely fixes household weak points. Instead, we drill into a method: define the disasters you’re likely to face, right-size your pantry to those timelines, and turn storage into savings with first-in, first-out rotation. We clear up expiration date myths, explain when a can is truly unsafe, and share how freeze-drying and oxygen absorbers can extend useful life for the foods you’ll actually eat.

    The turning point is mindset. Preppers often chase safety like it’s cardio—one more battery, one more radio—until the shelf looks like a warehouse. We offer a reset with a simple audit you can run this week, including shelf-life realities for rice, honey, freeze-dried goods, and frozen meats. To make it stick, we test two barcode-friendly inventory apps—Sortly and Out of Milk—that speed up tracking, prevent duplicate buys, and align the pantry with your grocery list. We close with a sober look at threat intel, why multiple sources matter, and how to prepare without spiraling into panic.

    If you’re ready to swap fear-driven buying for a calm, measurable plan, this conversation is your roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s getting started, and leave a review so more people can build resilience without breaking the bank. What’s the first item you’ll audit today?

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    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

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    22 mins
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