Taking Care of the “What Ifs” of Life.
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Taking Care of the “What-Ifs” of Life.
Erik & His South Pole Survival Tips
In this episode of Ready-Radio, John was joined by Erik from Aurora, who generously shared his invaluable South Pole survival tips. He has firsthand experience spending time at the South Pole Station, located at a staggering elevation of approximately 10,000 feet...
Our Grid is in Shambles. No Gas. Now What?
Out of Gas? Then welcome to another enlightening episode of Ready-Radio! In this installment, John delves into the world of electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), shedding light on what they are and their devastating impact. We'll explore essential topics, including...
Survival Tools You Can’t Do Without
In the last two exciting episodes of Ready-Radio, our host, John Rush, covered survival tools everyone must have to become more prepared for unexpected situations. John shared a list of essential tools that can be a real lifesaver when things don't go as planned....
Navigating Travel Preparedness
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Ready-Radio! In this edition, John dove into the crucial topic of travel preparedness. So, grab your headphones and join us as we explore essential tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.Traveling Safely: The Importance...
Portable Gas Generators on the EPA’s Hit List
This episode of Ready-Radio evolved around portable generators. John discussed what's necessary for your home generator and covered portable generators, their associated features, top manufacturers, and crucial considerations. Numerous questions about portable gas...
Coloradans Lose Billions Every Year to Scammers
Coloradans lose billions every year to scammers, and in an emergency, do you have enough water to survive? These are the main topics Johh covered on this episode of Ready Radio. He began the show off by giving a PSA on staying safe on the internet and how those...
The Struggle to Survive in a World Without Electricity
Five Years After, a new book by William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., a military historian and renowned expert on EMP strikes, tells the story of a small town five years after an EMP strike and how they struggle to survive in a world without electricity. William (Bill) joined...
Do You Track, Document, and Share Your Maintenance Efforts?
Have you ever considered keeping a record of the maintenance tasks you perform around your home? What about informing others about the work done to your home, especially if you were to leave? In his episode of Ready Radio, John explored the benefits of tracking your...
Firearm Safety – There’s Always Something to Learn
When individuals embark on the journey of learning how to shoot, they are faced with the challenge of not only grasping the crucial rules of firearm safety but also the frustration of struggling to hit their targets. It can be disheartening when shots consistently...
Save Our Grid – Infrastructure Resiliency
Tina Francone, with Save Our Grid.org, has immersed herself in this sphere for the past ten years and has actively participated as a member of the EMP Task Force. The issue surrounding electromagnetic pulse (EMP) has been predominantly addressed on a national security...
Photography Rights & Your Security When Selling Your House
There's a lot of confusion about photography rights. Taking photographs in public areas such as government-owned properties like post offices, libraries, courthouses, and similar buildings is permissible. However, it is important to respect privacy by avoiding...
A Power Grid Wipeout? It’s a Reality.
Discover the potential consequences if America faces an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strike. This catastrophic event is caused by detonating small nuclear warheads high above the United States, resulting in an electromagnetic discharge that cascades down to Earth's...
Going on a Hike? 19 Essentials Every Hiker Should Have
Hiking can look easy, but often, individuals underestimate the importance of preparedness. Whether venturing into the scenic landscapes of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, or other mountainous states, it's common to encounter those who embark on ill-equipped wilderness...
Naturally Inspired Health Summit. Plus, Debunking Fact vs. Fiction.
Naturally Inspired Health Summit is coming up on June 24th at the Ranch Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events complex located at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado 805383. Doors will open promptly at 9 AM, so mark your calendars and save the date! This is an...
Building Your Survival Arsenal and Growing Your Skill Set
When taking care of the "what ifs of life," it's important to have the basics covered, and having the necessary items stored up is essential, but what's even more important is having a skill set that allows you to create or make the things you need in an emergency...
Self Reliance Market Place
Annette McFadden from Colorado Greenhouse Builders joined John to discuss the upcoming Self Reliance Market Place event at the Elbert County Fair Grounds on April 8, 2023. At the event, you'll be able to discover how to unlock your inner self-reliance! With over 30...
Got Pantry Porn? What It Might Be Saying About You
A University of Loyal professor claims that having a well-stocked and orderly pantry can indicate engaging in classist, racist, and sexist behaviors. According to him, it’s all part of a vague understanding of ‘niceness’ where cleanliness is used as an effective...
How Would You Score on a Readiness Scorecard?
Preparing for the unknown can be daunting, but ensuring you're ready for any eventuality is essential. Whether it's a natural disaster, a technological malfunction, or a global pandemic, you can never be too prepared. With that in mind, Mark Clay joined John on Ready...
EMP – The One Second War
EMP stands for electromagnetic pulse. Electromagnetic pulse weapons are created by launching a ballistic missile 200 miles up into the Earth's atmosphere and detonating one to three small nuclear warheads over the east, western, and central United States, which sets...
For Tomorrow’s Unknows, Are You Ready?
In today's modern society, we rely heavily on electricity for almost everything we do, and are you ready for that day when the power isn’t there? Life is full of unknowns, and unpreparedness can result in the loss of life in emergencies. John and Bobby discussed how...
At Home or on the Road, Be Prepared for Mother Nature
Being prepared for unexpected weather events is crucial for everyone. It doesn't matter where you live or how mild the climate is; there is always a chance that a storm or other weather event will strike. Therefore, having a plan and supplies is important to help you...
Train Derailments, Joe Biden & UFOS, & Who Can You Trust?
It's time to go step by step and get ready for the What If's of Life. "We've had several different events, from more Chinese balloons being shot down to train derailments, to Joe Biden claiming that UFOs are the reason why. You're seeing some of the things that we're...
America’s Vulnerability & Survival Myths That Can Kill You
When the Us Government Has Its Priorities Misaligned, It’s Time to Be Ready for the What If’s of Life. "... we are vulnerable, very vulnerable. Look at this scenario right here. Unfortunately, right now, because of the folks that we have in command, we don't know...
Freesteading and the Overlooked Must Haves
John and Robert discussed what an EMP is, how they work, and how you can protect yourself against one with an EMP Shield. John mentioned the book Total Power, A Mitch Rapp novel about a nefarious individual inside of the US that hates the US and wants to bring the...
When Extreme Weather Hits at Home or on the Road, Are You Ready?
Ready Radio listeners range from a beginner just trying to make sure they have some of the basic things at hand to those extremely prepared folks, like John in Cheyenne, who is pretty much ready for whatever situation is thrown at him. Regardless of how you classify...
Building a Gardener’s Dream for Cold Colorado Winters
Colorado Greenhouse Builders is a local family-owned and operated business that specializes in custom cedar greenhouses. Owners, Jason and Annette have over 35 years of construction management experience and have built multimillion-dollar greenhouse structures all...
HOME RESILIENCE PROJECTS: Protect Your Home and Family
Aris Papadopoulos, a distinguished expert in resilience (FIU Extreme Events Institute), a construction industry veteran, and a 9/11 World Trade Center survivor is the founder of Resilience Action Fund, a U.S. based nonprofit helping raise awareness and education about...
Boxabl
Not Your Average Building ~ Boxabl: A Complete Home Right Out of the Box ...And, folks, that is like the American Dream right there. Find a product, form a company, start building things that people need, which affordable housing we all know is a big, big deal. " -...
Survival Tips from the Great Depression
Survival Tips from The Great DepressionWe can learn a lot from the generations before us on how they made do with what they had. Listener's called in with other tips. So grab some steel wool, and a battery, start a fire outside and listen to some great hacks from the...
Natural Storage Systems on Living Without Refrigeration
Natural Storage Systems on Living without RefrigerationBelieve it or not, it is possible to live without refrigeration. Long before the advent of home coolers and freezers, the problems of food storage and preservation had been solved, but this invaluable knowledge...