The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Welcome to The Common Sense Practical Prepper. No doom, no zombies — just straightforward, practical advice for real people who want to be prepared without breaking the bank.

From food storage and home security to situational awareness and bug out strategies, I break down what actually works for everyday folks.

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Podcasting since 2022 • 273 episodes

The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Latest Episodes

What The Siberia Plague Scare Teaches About Uncertainty

A single death in Siberia shouldn’t automatically trigger panic, but it should trigger focus. We take you through what’s actually confirmed about the pneumonia case connected to the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, what’s still speculati...

October 07, 2026 • 25:38

The Lone Man On The Ridge - Episode 18: The Last Miles

The last stretch to safety is where a lot of people die, because your guard drops right when the road decides to collect what you owe. Jack is rolling north toward Leesburg with Rachel, Lily, and Mr. Rogers in the cab, following Stephen’s radio...

October 04, 2026 • 27:45

Trash Bags To Bandanas Practical Backup Gear

A contractor trash bag. Dental floss. A kid’s crayon. A bandana. If those sound too ordinary to matter, that’s exactly the point. We get back to common sense emergency preparedness by walking through household items that can keep you warm, dry,...

October 03, 2026 • 19:16

A Prepper Story Becomes A Real Book

A podcast side project just turned into something you can actually put on your shelf. Keith from the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast shares the news that Lone Man On The Ridge is becoming a real paperback, and he’s genuinely fired up abo...

October 01, 2026 • 6:21

Prepper Bubble Reality Check

I went to Chicago for a work trip, had a great meeting, caught a Cubs game, and nothing bad happened. But being 12 hours from home by car meant something I did not expect to feel so sharply: I was 12 hours from my preps. No pantry. No familiar ...

September 29, 2026 • 21:49

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When I used to live around Richmond, VA…the news crews would set up at the Krispy Kreme factory during a winter storm. If the delivery trucks could get out of the lot, then everything was fine.

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