Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and this morning we’re diving into one of my favorite prepper topics: food that lasts for decades. Not the trendy freeze-dried stuff or overpriced buckets — I’m talking about the staples you can buy cheap, store easily, and forget about until you need them.

These are the real long-haul preps — the ones that’ll outlast your pantry, your house, and maybe even you.


"Shelf Life Secrets — Food That Lasts Decades | Episode 539"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com — back with another cold morning episode at 51 degrees, talking about something every prepper should care about but too many ignore: strength.

Not the motivational poster kind — I’m talking real, measurable, physical strength. The ability to pick up heavy things, carry them, and keep doing it. Because when the world goes sideways, that’s not optional — that’s survival.



"Build Real Strength | Episode 538"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s a crisp 51-degree November morning — and yes, I’m still coughing up half a gallon of crud — but the show must go on. Today’s topic? One every prepper wrestles with sooner or later: When to build it yourself, and when to just buy the damn thing.

There’s a fine line between DIY ingenuity and wasting months of your life reinventing something that’s already perfect. Let’s talk about how to know the difference — and why the smartest preppers use both approaches.


"DIY or Buy? The Prepper’s Dilemma | Episode 537"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s another chilly 41-degree morning, and today we’re tackling one of the least glamorous but most practical topics in prepping — laundry.

It’s one of those things we all take for granted until the grid goes down and suddenly you’re staring at a pile of filthy clothes wondering how to keep your hygiene in check. I’ve never done a full episode on laundry before, and that’s a shame — because clean clothes are critical to morale, health, and long-term survival.

"Off-Grid Laundry | Episode 536"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. It’s a chilly 41-degree morning, and we’re talking about something I’ve never dedicated a full show to — gloves.

You’ve probably heard me mention them in passing, but today we’re breaking it down: why you need them, what kinds to keep in your prepping supplies, and how the wrong glove (or no glove) can turn a simple cut into a disaster.




"Protect Your Hands, Save Your Hide | Episode 535"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re talking about something a little fun — and a little dark. Halloween might be over by the time you hear this, but the lessons from horror movies never expire. This episode dives into some of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) horror flicks and what they can actually teach us about survival, mindset, and staying alive when things go bad.


"Survival Lessons from Horror Movies | Episode 534"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and today we’re going to talk about something that every prepper, homesteader, and human deals with — fear and anxiety. But instead of letting it crush you, I’m going to show you how to turn that nervous energy into jet fuel for preparedness.


"Why Fear Is Fuel — Channeling Anxiety Into Action | Episode 533"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com — back again with another dose of practical self-reliance. This week we’re getting into something most folks don’t even think about until it’s too late: navigation.

"Find Your Way When GPS Fails | Episode 532"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com — and today we’re tackling something real scary: what happens when the system that feeds millions grinds to a halt. In this episode we break down how the current federal shutdown is putting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at risk, how many families are walking the tightrope right now, and what you as a prepper can do to stay ahead of the chaos.



"The Government Shutdown & The Looming SNAP Cut-Off | Episode 531"

"Where Have All the Antivirals Gone? | Episode 530"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com, and after a few recording hiccups, we’re finally diving into one of the oldest survival skills in the book—bartering. In this episode, I break down how to make trades that actually work, why taxes make bartering awesome, and why every prepper should start practicing the art of the deal now, not after the collapse.



"Barter Like a Pro | Episode 529"

Every fall, I drop a “Winter Is Coming” episode, but this one hits different. After five failed recording attempts and a cursed mic, I finally got it done — and I’m diving deeper than just telling you to “buy extra blankets.” This one’s about seasonal strategy, prepping for power loss, and fine-tuning your pantry before the freeze hits.


"Winter Is Coming (2025 Edition) | Episode 528"

"Troubleshooting: The Greatest Survival Skill | Episode 526"

Sometimes it’s not the collapse itself that breaks you — it’s realizing you’ll never have ice cream again. In this episode, I dive into the “unpreppable” things we love, why they matter more than we admit, and how to recreate a little bit of normal when the grid’s gone dark.


"The Unpreppables: Comforts You’ll Miss (and Clever Workarounds) | Episode 526"

Good morning, folks — James from Survival Punk here. Today’s episode isn’t your usual talk about gear, prepping, or bushcraft. This one hits deeper.
We’re talking about the men’s suicide epidemic — a survival issue that too often goes unspoken. Because let’s be honest, the number one rule of survival is waking up tomorrow. If you don’t do that, nothing else matters.


"The Men’s Suicide Epidemic | Episode 525"

Freeze drying is the gold standard of long-term food preservation. It works by freezing food solid, then slowly removing the moisture through a vacuum process called sublimation. This turns ice directly into vapor without going through the liquid phase. The end result? Food that keeps its original shape, flavor, and most of its nutrition for up to 25 years or more.


"Freeze-Dried Foods: The Prepper’s Powerhouse | Episode 524"

When people think of canning, they picture grandmas sweating over giant pots, steam fogging up the kitchen, and dozens of jars popping away on the counter. It doesn’t have to be that complicated. Canning is one of the easiest, most rewarding ways to build long-term food security — and I’m going to show you how to start simple, cheap, and right now.


"Canning for Beginners: Easy Wins and Meals in a Jar | Episode 523"

"The Dehydrating Deep Dive | Episode 522"

Your everyday carry shouldn’t be static—it should evolve with your life, your gear, and the seasons. In this episode of The Survival Punk Podcast, I talk through my real-world EDC setup, the things that have worked, what’s failed, and the seasonal tweaks that make sense heading into fall and winter. From pocket knives to chapstick, we’re stripping it down to the essentials that earn their place every single day.


"Everyday Carry for Fall | Episode 521"

Hey, it’s James from SurvivalPunk.com. Today we’re diving into The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe — a book that’s been floating around prepper circles for decades. Written in the late ’90s, it predicted that by the mid-2020s America would face a massive, generation-defining crisis — something on par with the Great Depression or World War II.
Spoiler: we’re here, and it hasn’t quite played out that way.


"The Fourth Turning Review — What They Got Right (and Wrong) | Episode 520"