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2FA: The Simple Step That Stops Most Hacks
May 5, 2026
19m 49s
Stay the Course
Apr 28, 2026
25m 52s
7 Steps to Take Back Your Online Privacy
Apr 21, 2026
33m 29s
The Last Scenario: The Ultimate Prepping Game That Tests Your Survival Strategy
Apr 14, 2026
23m 09s
Preppers Will Starve!
Mar 24, 2026
35m 25s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/26 |  2FA: The Simple Step That Stops Most Hacks✨ | Two-Factor Authenticationdigital security+3 | — | — | — | 2FATwo-Factor Authentication+3 | — | 19m 49s | |
| 4/28/26 |  Stay the Course✨ | preparednesscomplacency+3 | — | — | — | preparednesscomplacency+5 | — | 25m 52s | |
| 4/21/26 |  7 Steps to Take Back Your Online Privacy✨ | online privacydigital footprint+1 | — | the Prepping Academy Podcast | — | privacytracking+1 | — | 33m 29s | |
| 4/14/26 |  The Last Scenario: The Ultimate Prepping Game That Tests Your Survival Strategy✨ | preppingsurvival strategy+2 | — | The Last Scenariothe Prepping Academy Podcast | — | preparedness gamereal-world simulation+1 | — | 23m 09s | |
| 3/24/26 | Preppers Will Starve!✨ | food productionwar in Iran+4 | — | chemical fertilizersregenerative farming tools | Iranthe Middle East | food securityagriculture+1 | — | 35m 25s | |
| 2/28/26 | Patrick from Grid Down Comms UP looks at an Awesome New Software - Area Study Map✨ | softwaremapping+2 | — | Area Study MapGrid Down Comms UP | — | Area Study Mappopulation density+3 | — | 22m 16s | |
| 2/12/26 | Encore Episode - Selco Begovic PART 2 - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!✨ | Balkan Warsurvival+3 | Selco Begovic | — | — | survivorchallenges+2 | — | 1h 02m 57s | |
| 2/5/26 | Patrick with @griddowncomms - Winter Storm Fern✨ | Winter Storm Ferncommunications+1 | Griddowncomms | @griddowncomms | — | after-action reportonline communications advice+1 | — | 54m 11s | |
| 1/29/26 | Encore Episode - Selco Begovic PART 1 - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!✨ | Balkan Warsurvival+2 | Selco Begovic | — | — | survivorchallenges+2 | — | 53m 19s | |
| 1/22/26 | Patrick - Grid Down Comms Up discusses Verizon Wireless & Snowmageddon✨ | winter prepsVerizon Wireless outage+4 | — | Verizon WirelessGrid Down Comms Up+1 | — | Snowmageddoncritical power needs+1 | — | 38m 09s | |
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| 1/15/26 | Encore Episode - Selco Begovic - Survivor of the Balkan War - SHTF Expert!✨ | Balkan Warsurvival+2 | Selco Begovic | — | — | survival skillsBalkan War+2 | — | 1h 23m 10s | |
| 12/30/25 | Encore Episode: Dr. Arthur Bradley – NASA Engineer & EMP/CME Expert✨ | disaster preparednessEMP+3 | Dr Arthur Bradley | Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the FamilyPrepper's Instruction Manual+5 | — | Handbook to Practical Disaster PreparednessPrepper's Instruction Manual+1 | — | 1h 30m 52s | |
| 12/18/25 |  Privacy Email — Taking Control of Your Inbox | Send us Fan Mail Privacy Email — Taking Control of Your Inbox In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked privacy vulnerabilities — your email address. That single piece of digital identity connects your banking, shopping, social media, and even government records. If your email isn’t private, nothing else truly is. Forrest breaks down why your inbox is the #1 gateway for data collection, surveillance, and hacking a... | 22m 49s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Anonymous LLCs — Separating Your Name from Your Assets | Send us Fan Mail Anonymous LLCs — Separating Your Name from Your Assets In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin takes you deep into one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — tools for modern privacy and asset protection: the Anonymous LLC. Also known as a “Ghost LLC,” this structure allows you to legally own property, businesses, and assets without your personal name appearing on public records. Forrest explains how data brokers, trial lawyers, and even onlin... | 36m 41s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Your Car Is Spying on You | Send us Fan Mail Your Car Is Spying on You In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin exposes a truth most people never consider — your car is one of the most powerful surveillance devices you own. From built-in GPS trackers and microphones to data-sharing apps and telematics, modern vehicles quietly collect your movements, contacts, driving habits, and even conversations. Forrest breaks down how automakers, insurers, and tech partners harvest massive amounts of pers... | 22m 19s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Grid Down Comms Up Holiday Gift Podcast | Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Patrick with Grid Down Comms Up lists some of his favorite prepper Christmas gifts. If you are looking for a present for your significant other, children, mag group member, or anyone else on your gift list, there is something here for you! We focus on practical gifts that have real value, whether the grid is up or the world has come crashing down. From books to power tools, precious metals, and beyond, the perfect gift idea of the prepper in yo... | 23m 58s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | A Spy Christmas – Privacy & Security Gift Guide - Black Friday | Send us Fan Mail This special “Spy Christmas” episode is your complete holiday guide to the best privacy, security, and spy-themed gear of the year. Forrest breaks down over 30 hand-picked tools and gadgets for anyone who loves preparedness, digital security, or covert everyday carry. Whether you’re protecting your home, securing your digital life, or shopping for the privacy-minded person in your life, this episode is packed with practical, real-world recommendations. You’ll discover the top... | 1h 17m 13s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Having the Privacy Mindset | Send us Fan Mail Having the Privacy Mindset In this episode of The Privacy & Freedom Podcast, Forrest Garvin dives into the foundation of digital privacy — the mindset. Before you install a VPN, delete social accounts, or buy a Faraday bag, you must first understand how to think privately in a world built to watch you. Forrest explains why true privacy starts with awareness, discipline, and intention — not gadgets. He exposes how corporations, governments, and data brokers profit from you... | 26m 21s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | VPNs Explained – The First Line of Defense for Online Privacy | Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “VPNs Explained – The First Line of Defense for Online Privacy” In this powerful episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, host Forrest Garvin exposes the truth about VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) — what they really do, how they work, and which ones you can actually trust. As online tracking, censorship, and surveillance continue to rise, using a VPN has become a critical step in protecting your privacy, security, and freedom onlin... | 33m 10s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | The Truth About Internet Browsers | Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “The Truth About Internet Browsers – Which Ones Keep You Safe?” In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, host Forrest Garvin breaks down one of the most overlooked areas of online privacy — your internet browser. Every click, search, and website visit leaves a digital trail, and your browser is often the biggest source of data collection, tracking, and surveillance. Forrest compares the most popular browsers — Chrome, Firefo... | 31m 00s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Data Breaches & Hacks Update – Protecting Your Digital Life | Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary – Prepping Academy Podcast: “Data Breaches & Hacks Update – Protecting Your Digital Life” In this week’s episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, we dive deep into the world of data breaches, cyberattacks, and online privacy — and what you can do right now to protect yourself. From the latest major corporate hacks to the quiet data leaks that expose your personal information on the dark web, we break down the biggest threats of 2025 and how they impact pre... | 32m 45s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Radio Interference - Patrick with Grid Down Comms Up | Send us Fan Mail Today, Grid Down Comms Up takes the microphone again for another great episode of the Prepping Academy. We do a short after-action report on the Eastern Tennessee Homestead Alliance festival, revisit a few items as we approach the one-year anniversary of the historic disaster caused by Hurricane Helene, and talk about radio and communications interference. We look at the common types of manmade interference and what you can do to ensure you aren't the cause, because making lo... | 55m 24s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | PrepperNet Leaders Needed, PrepperFinds.Com Launch,Hurricane Readiness, and Building a Nonprofit for Disaster Relief | Send us Fan Mail Prepping Academy Podcast: PrepperNet Leaders Needed, PrepperFinds.Com Launch, Preparedness Month, Hurricane Readiness, and Building a Nonprofit for Disaster Relief Support PrepperNet’s mission to become a nonprofit by sending your donation via PayPal to info@preppernet.com. You may also contact us by email, and we will provide you with a Stripe invoice for your convenience. Email us at info@preppernet.com In this episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast, host Fo... | 45m 22s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | Patrick Interviews Forrest Garvin founder of PrepperNet | Send us Fan Mail The Prepping Academy welcomes Forrest Garvin, founder of PrepperNet, Garvin Academy, and other entrepreneurial ventures that are countable. In today's episode, Forrest updates us on what he has been up to over the last year. We also discuss the current happenings in PrepperNet, where PrepperNet is heading in the future, and a general update on the status of Prepping 2025. Grid Down Comms Up http://www.youtube.com/@griddowncommsup Join PrepperNet.Net - htt... | 1h 18m 23s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | Grid Down Comms Part II - with Patrick | Send us Fan Mail Grid Down Comms Up dives into the top ten prepping items for a natural disaster. According to NOAA, there were twenty-seven major natural disasters last year. They did 182 billion dollars in damage and caused 568 deaths. Of all the emergencies we prepare for, we are most likely to be caught up in a large-scale natural disaster. Will you be ready if one strikes your area? In today's episode, we look at the last five items on our list: defense, fuel, electricity, mental health,... | 40m 50s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.