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In The Rabbit Hole
How to Make Cows Pay for a Bug Out Location
Catch-up with Co-host Jason and his efforts to parlay his small-scale beef production effort into paying for a bug out location. ~ Become a supporting member here: http://www.itrh.net ~ Get episode resources here: https://www.intherabbithole.com/e263 To bring new listeners up to speed, Jason is one of the original hosts of ITRH. He and Aaron spent years playing around with rabbit and chicken production on the ITRH Urban farm. After the closure of the urban farm, Jason began a passion project with two objects: 1...
2018-09-10
53 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E219: How to Decide: Night Vision for Preppers
Night Vision for preppers: Own the night and see bad things before they can see you. These are the phrases often used to describe the technology for tactical applications. And it's an enticing premise. Who wouldn't want the advantage and superpower of seeing in the dark? It would be a game changer should polite society ever skid out of control. But many preppers end up with sticker shock as soon as they begin investigating night vision. And is seemingly creates a perceived need out of reach for most. And most preppers don't stop...
2017-07-23
52 min
In The Rabbit Hole
Urban Farming for Fun and Profit
In this episode, we discuss making a little money through urban farming with your buddy Michael Jordan the Bee Whisperer. It’s not as hard as you may think. Many of us in the preparedness community have small, medium, and even larger urban farms. They're perfect for building survival skills, building a food storage pantry, and becoming more self-reliant with an urban farm. And getting out and putting your hands in some dirt or raising animals can be relaxing. But what do you do when you start producing excess. You may be sitting on extra cas...
2017-02-20
40 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E189: Wrestling Alligators, Rangling Cattle, and Shenanigans
In this episode, Jason and I sit down to discuss an update on his cattle ranching adventure, alligator wrestling, the end of the ITRH farm, and surviving middle age. For new listeners, Jason is one of the co-hosts of the show. Married life, work, and the addition of a baby girl ate up his free time. He now makes a seasonal guest appearance to chat the audience up on his survival projects. His largest and most recent project is in small-scale cattle ranching. ~ Topics Discussed: * Why Jason was wrestling alligators recently...
2016-10-03
1h 03
In The Rabbit Hole
E171: How to Secrets of Threat Intelligence for Survival
In this episode our guest lays out the importance of intelligence gather. With some techniques you can know what's going on before the news. Form intelligence contractor Sam Culper of Forward Observer Magazine lays it all out for us. Threat Intelligence Gathering Episode Topics: How did Sam come to preparedness? What is threat intelligence for generating personal early warning systems? What is Operation Urban Charger? How preppers can develop early warning for SHTF? Can you use these systems to be on top of riots and other disasters? How much of an early warning can preppers get...
2016-05-09
36 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E152: Jim Fuller on AK-47s and Rifle Dynamics
AK-47s have a mystic all their own. But they also have a lot of hyperbol. So... In this episode we sit down with AK-47 legend Jim Fuller of Rifle Dynamics. He's going to set us straight on the truth, myths, and proper perspective in understanding these comblock badasses. ~ AK-47 topics covered in this interview: * What's Jim Fuller's story? * How did RIfle Dynamics come to be? * What makes the AK-47 so special? * Is the AK-47 durability fact or urban legend? * Is the AK-47 accuracy deficit fact or urban legend?
2015-11-29
53 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E147: Beekeeping with the Bee Whisperer
In this episode we sit down with the the Bee Whisperer, Michael Jordan. He'll share his knowledge of beekeeping, philisophical masterbation, and life lessons. ~ Beekeeping topics covered in this episode include: * Why do we need more beekeepers in the world * Why would someone want to get into beekeeping * How much work are bees to get started * How much work are bees once they get established * What is the minimum financial investment an Urban bee keeper would need to make * Why is it said that bees choose the keeper, and that...
2015-11-02
1h 00
In The Rabbit Hole
E121: Urban Chicken Farming
In this episode Aaron is joined by Jen Pitino of the Urban Chicken Podcast. She shares with us the pleasures of rubbing down chickens with silk scarves and all things urban chicken. Few things in urban survival become as complicated as keeping chickens in the city. It raises a lot of questions. Questions like: How do I deal with pesky neighbords and city ordinances? What is the best eating chicken? Does your chicken need a spa day? These questions and a lot more answered. ~ So join us as we discuss... Urban Chicken...
2015-04-23
1h 07
In The Rabbit Hole
E110: The Basics of Beekeeping
In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason discuss all things beekeeping with Michael Jordan of A "Bee Friendly" Company Inc. And a special on why Aaron is mad at Jack Spirko. Let's face it, bees and beekeeping scare the crap out of most of us. But in this episode Michael brings us into his world, shows us around, exposes himself to his bees to show us their safe, and shows us it's not so scary after all. All you urban farmers listen as we discuss... ~ Show Topics: * Methods of beekeeping from...
2015-04-23
1h 32
In The Rabbit Hole
E108: Women in Survival
In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason interview female survival badass Alana Barfield. She's a life long survivalist/prepper both in a rural and urban setting. Often women feel unrepresented in the community. Their voices don't get heard enough. Their concerns and needs aren't talked about regularly. However today we get a chance to hear from a female survivalist and her take on being a women in the community. And this is the first of at least two episodes with Alana. Soon we'll also be interviewing her on a mysterious adventure and survival challenge she...
2015-04-23
1h 08
In The Rabbit Hole
E102: Back in the Saddle
We're BACK! And in this episode hosts Aaron and Jason catch everyone up since the Season II finale. The Season III opener is more of a causal "Farm Update" style show. In it, we lay out plans for the season, a short list of up comping show topics, and stories from the Urban Farm and other misadventures. And a brief discussion on life as a single prepper. ~ Topics covered in this Episode 102: * Upcoming show topics * Exploding eggs * Dirty bunnies * Chicken nipples * Chickens and prolapsed vents * When...
2015-04-23
1h 00
In The Rabbit Hole
E101: The ITRH Season II Finale
Darrell has been a long time listener and friend to the show. And he's got way more farming experience than we do. So tune in and enjoy the great tips, fun poked at us, and how a well endowed duck killed Darrell's hens. But wait, someone said Season Finale! Yes, that's correct. We're taking the bulk of the summer off to recharge our prepper batteries. And work on some projects to make Season III even better than I and II. (Crazy, we know.) ITRH will be airing best of reruns till we return...
2015-04-23
1h 23
In The Rabbit Hole
E97: Guns N Bunnies
In this episode hosts Aaron and Jason share their single biggest mistake on the farm. And what it's cost them. But they also share the new found joy over when a farm finally becomes productive. It's the joyous moment when you realize your production levels are a point of surplus. The hosts also do a follow up to Jonathan and Aaron's previous discussion on ammo shortages. What the cause may be. And how you can avoid being sucked into it. ~ Join us as we discuss: * What to consider first...
2015-04-23
1h 09
In The Rabbit Hole
E95: ITRH Farm Update & New Project
Hosts Aaron and Jason give an update to the urban farm project and discuss the debut of a huge new project. After two years of gaffs, mistakes, and lots of folly, Aaron and Jason have suddenly reached the completion of the livestock portion of their urban farm. Now they look to the future for perfecting their rabbit stock. And they look forward to the start of the Aquaponics project. And the wacky urban farmers start planning for a five-year project close to every preppers desire... ~ Join us as we discuss... Topics:
2015-04-23
1h 39
In The Rabbit Hole
E93: Prepping for Apartment Dwellers
Hosts Aaron, Jonathan, and Jason discuss preparing in an apartment and a new home. It's a long over due highly requested episode. And it sets the record for our longest episode ever. Because it's such a large topic. Survival in an apartment is fraught with difficulties, limitations, and needed reality checks. But it's not impossible. And there are measures that can be taken to ensure you're able to survive. Moving into a new home offers a fresh pallet for a prepper to work with. But it brings up all kinds of new things...
2015-04-23
1h 32
In The Rabbit Hole
E84: Urban Farming Update
Hosts Aaron and Jason discuss the latest lessons learned from their adventures in Urban Farming. When it comes to matters of self-sufficiency few are as important as being able to feed yourself. Over the last nearly two years Aaron and Jason have endeavored to see what it takes to have a farm in an urban environment. The lesson? Farmin ain't easy! But it sure is a lot of fun--when you do it with friends. ~ Join us as we explore lessons learned over the last 6 months... Topics: * The state...
2015-04-23
1h 15
In The Rabbit Hole
E75: Urban Survival Techniques
The 7 Priorities of Survival and the Survival Rule of 3s are often talked about in the survival community. They're like chocolate and peanut butter--good alone, but amazing together. But how do we use them together in our urban survival techniques? The answer is: Quite simply. But there's a lot to consider. ~ Join for a discussion on... Survival Topics: * Survival vulnerabilities. * Building redundancy using the Survival Rule of 3s. * Applying the Survival Rule of 3s to the 7 Survival Priorities. * Shelter * Water * Food * Energy * Security
2015-04-23
57 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E73: The Myth of Perfect Survival Solutions
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the myth of perfect survival solutions. And how the pursuit can damage your preparedness going forward... Whether you're new to survival or if you are many years along, focusing on perfection often leaves survivalists chasing their own tail. It becomes a never ending quest that can lead to going over budget and not having well rounded preps. ~ Tun in, turn on, and join us for a great conversation on... Perfect Survival Topics: * Current events and how they remind us to prepare for the likely. * The perfect...
2015-04-23
41 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E70: New to Preparedness and ITRH
What do we do starting out when new to survival and preparedness? And what is it we're trying to survive? Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss survival mindsets for the new survivalist. These are the sources that all preparation starts from. Also, they welcome new listeners and explain what the ITRH Urban Survival Podcast is all about. Then wrapping up the show with an important question: Even though we are in survivalism, are we still sheep? Find out... ~ Today's Survival Topics: * The show's purpose an mission * Disaster Matrix * 80/20 Rule's role...
2015-04-17
53 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E52: Riots
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan set your city on fire in a white hot rage with total disregard to point out vulnerabilities. But then roast marshmallows and plan an escape. Riots in America have long been on the top ten list of concerns for urban survivalists. They're big and scary, they're a threat, but what really causes them? More importantly, how do we prepare to survive riots? The answers might surprise you... ~ Topics: * What causes riots. * How societal context influences the potential of riots. * Why are riots more prone to happen in...
2015-04-17
53 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E51: 1 Year Anniversary
Host Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Jason and Jeep to discuss lessons learned from the past year and what to expect going forward... Hard to believe it's been a year already. And yet, it feels like longer at the same time. We've learned so much in the last year and hope that you have to. Episode 51 is a look back at what we have been up to and what we plan to be up to in the year to come. WARNING: This episode is marked as EXPLICIT/ADULT ~ Topics:
2015-04-17
1h 02
In The Rabbit Hole
E50: Preparing for 2012
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan ring in the new year with a discussion of preparing for 2012. The time to act is now. The begging of the year is a perfect time to go over the basics of preparing, reviewing our preps, and touching on more advanced considerations of survival. For long time listeners Episode 50 is a recap of episodes from the last year as food for thought. For folks new to survival it's a great primer. ~ Topics: * Water storage. * Shelter issues and advice * Food Storage * Security concerns in urban survival....
2015-04-17
1h 00
In The Rabbit Hole
E48: John Heatherly Interview
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview John Heatherly--author of The Survival Template. Heatherly is a 17-year student of survival through formal survival training. His survival education started with Tom Brown Jr's Trackerschool after which he went on to graduate from several military Survival Courses. Using his personal experiences gained from his survival training, Heatherly has gone on to share his knowledge through The Survival Template and his new book The Medicine Symbol. Author John Heatherly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Carson-Newman College and a Masters of IT Management from Webster University. ...
2015-04-17
39 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E32: EDC (Everyday Cary)
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...
2015-04-17
1h 05
In The Rabbit Hole
E28: Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen on The Urban Homestead
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...
2015-04-17
1h 00
In The Rabbit Hole
E23: TEOTWAWKI Discussions
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....
2015-04-17
1h 07
In The Rabbit Hole
E19: What is a “Grey Man”
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the concept of being "Grey" and give an update on the Urban Self Sufficiency Experiment. Simply put, Grey is the idea of blending in. Some, such as Ron Hood, also refer to it as "being a Chameleon." Grey is a topic seldom fully covered or explained in the survival community. When it is talked about, heated debate ensues about the necessity and extent to which one should be Grey. ~ Topics: * ITRH News: Update on Urban Self Sufficiency Experiment. * What is Grey. * Grey in personal appearance....
2015-04-17
51 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E18: 5 EMS Sayings That Could Save a Life
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by special guest Ron Davis host of Confessions Of An EMS Newbie Podcast. Ron shares five EMS expressions that will save your life and a slew of good information about Emergency Medicine. ~ Topics: * Who is Ron Davis? * Saying #1, "If it is wet or sticky and not yours, don't touch it." * Saying #2, "Hard, Fast, and Deep." * Saying #3, "All bleeding stops eventually." * Saying #4, "Air goes in and out. Blood goes round and round, any deviation from this is a problem." * Saying #5, "Vitals are." * Differences between...
2015-04-17
58 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E11: More About Us
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan give listeners a more in depth "About Us" about the show and it's purpose. ~ The planned regular rerelease of Episode 0 was a mistake. Instead, Episode 11 is a more elaborate explanation of: * How Aaron and Jonathan got into Urban Survival? * How long Aaron and Jonathan have been in prepp? * Their initial leap into Survival? * How the ITRH Urban Survival Podcast came to be? * Why humor is part of the show? * Why is the Zombie Bunny our logo and what does it mean? What is Survival Chi...
2015-04-17
37 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E8: How to buy Class 3 / NFA Weapons
Talon Arms is back! Aaron and Jonathan interview Robert about NFA Weapons. The topic is serious, but Aaron, Jonathan, and Robert make it fun with solid facts and advice, and by addressing some of the urban legends about Class 3 Tax Stamp weapons. ~ Topics: * What is an NFA item and what is a Class 3 Tax Stamp? * Is there such a thing as a movie-quiet silencer? Can civilians own machine guns, silencers, short-barrel rifles, or short-barrel shotguns? * The process of buying an item that requires a Class 3 Tax Stamp * What the different types...
2015-04-17
1h 06
In The Rabbit Hole
E5: The Renaissance Starts Now!
Topic 1: The Renaissance Starts Now: The Renaissance was an awakening from the dark ages, a time when people embraced enlightenment, and a time of cultural rebirth. Let's start a modern renaissance of personal responsibility and exceptionalism. In this week's show Aaron and Jonathan introduce the core concept of the ITRH Urban Survival Podcast and site. ~ We discuss: * Individual Responsibility * Community * Education * Health Topic 2: The Urban Survival Skills Challenge: We talk about the importance of skills on In The Rabbit Hole, and we have made it a habit over...
2015-04-17
42 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E4: Dogs & Life After Terrorism
Today we are joined by former breeder and dog trainer Jason McConniel for a discussion about dogs. We also have a review of the book Life After Terrorism by Bruce D. Clayton, Ph.D. ~ Topic 1: Dogs for the Urban Survivalist The first episode of many to include Jason, the show's "Redneck Resource." Jason walks us through the things weneed to consider when selecting a dog: * What dog is right for you * Top five dogs for urban survival * Finding a dog breeder * Jason's two cents on dog rescue services * Heath concerns...
2015-04-17
56 min
In The Rabbit Hole
E0 – Introducing The Urban Survival Podcast
The post E0 – Introducing The Urban Survival Podcast appeared first on ITRH Armada.
2014-09-17
09 min