Urban Survival Interviews

Interviews with experts and otherwise very knowledgable people on topics concerning Urban Survival.

Episode 48: John Heatherly Interview

December 19, 2011
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 [...]

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Episode 36: CERT

September 26, 2011

“Doing the most amount of good for the most people.” Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview Marni Rosen and Ben Gillis about CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). A few years ago we went through the CERT program with a group of friends after reading about it in Emergency. After completion, the consensus was everyone should do [...]

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Episode 34: Stayin Alive With Ron Davis

September 12, 2011
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined once again by Ron Davis of Confessions Of An EMS Newbie Podcast. Ron answers questions about CRP, First Aid, and what actions you need to take in the first few moments of a medical emergency. CRP can mean the difference between life or death. You own it to yourself [...]

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Episode 31: Tony Kidd on Gunsmithing

August 22, 2011
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan interview Tony and Maripat Kidd. .22s rimfire guns have seen a surge in popularity over the last 4 years as ammo prices have soured and Project Appleseed grows – especially the Ruger 10/22. With that growth people have looked for higher quality Ruger 10/22 parts. However, not all after market parts [...]

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Episode 29: The Wolf and The Sheepdog

August 8, 2011
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Sheepdogs are the men and women that protect us for the worst among us. From their tales we can best learn what violent encounters look and feel like. We can also be assured when they share stories of the best among us – those ordinary civilians that step forward in times of need. Hosts Aaron and [...]

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Episode 28: Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen on The Urban Homestead

August 1, 2011
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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 [...]

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Episode 24: The Significance Of Independence Day

July 4, 2011
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Professor Bill Jahnel for a discussion on Independence Day and what we can learn from history. Warning: Professor Jahnel is a colorful character fond of the occasional colorful expletive. Adolescent listeners or listeners with “sensitive ears” should be mindful that this episode is explicit in some instances and [...]

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Episode 20: Medical Myths With Ron Davis

June 9, 2011
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Ron Davis host of Confessions of an EMS Newbie Podcast for a discussion on common emergency medical myths. Topics: Hydrogen Peroxide for treating wounds. Butter on burns. Use of Defibrillators. Swallowing your tongue and seizures. Rescue breathing for Heart Attack victims. Tampons for bullet holes. Hollywood style blood [...]

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Episode 18: 5 EMS Sayings That Could Save a Life

May 23, 2011
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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 [...]

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Episode 13: Rimfire Guns

April 25, 2011
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Hosts Aaron and Jonathan are joined by Robert Swartley of Talon Arms for a general overview discussion of rimfire cartridges and their place in survival. Rimfire guns are becoming extremely popular as ammunition costs have gone through the roof. In addition, what more and more people are learning is that shooting low caliber rimfire guns [...]

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