Stakeholder Prepping

Your bunker, your ammo, and your food stockpile won’t matter much if a tooth infection, UTI, or bad case of diarrhea knocks you out first. In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC explore the overlooked side of prepping: the medical supplies and habits that help keep you healthy when pharmacies and clean water are hard to reach.From dental care and hydration to hygiene and common medications, this episode offers practical ways to prepare your body—not just your gear—for an emergency.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC run a fictional county through a cascading disaster scenario: severe winds, extreme rainfall, wildfire burn scars, debris flows, and infrastructure failures. As the Carter family’s preparations are put to the test, they explore evacuation timing, route redundancy, and why supplies matter less if you’ve lost the ability to act. A practical conversation about recognizing when “wait and see” leaves you with fewer choices.

Cheap gear is not automatically bad, and expensive gear is not automatically worth it. Rebel from Rebel Raiders breaks down the real difference between bargain kit, premium brands, and overpriced logo tax—and why the best gear often comes down to design, not hype.Chris and AC push Rebel on the questions every prepper asks before buying a plate carrier, sling, or chest rig: What actually fails first? Where should you spend money? Where can you save it? And how much does any of it matter if you never train with the equipment you bought?Rebel brings a rare mix of Marine Corps infantry experience, hands-on gear design, and lessons learned from working in the industry before launching his own brand. He explains why he cares more about failure points than materials alone, why modularity can be a strength or a trap, and how he builds around the complaints people post online instead of just copying what already exists.You'll discover:

• Why a $25 sling can be a better buy than a $700 setup
• The design choices that make some gear fail and others survive
• How modular gear becomes more useful—not more complicated—when it solves real problems
• Why NIR matters in military settings but is wildly overstated for most civilians
• What Rebel looks for when he reverse-engineers competitor gear and improves it

Rebel also explains how he tests for stitching, durability, and known weak points like elastic cummerbund failure and laser-cut sag, plus why he refuses to treat patents and brand prestige as substitutes for actual performance. If you've ever wondered whether you're buying capability or just collecting gear, this conversation gives you a sharper way to judge both.Perfect for preppers, shooters, and anyone building a loadout on a real budget. If you want gear that works in the garage, on the range, and when it counts, this is the episode that helps you spend smarter.Rebel Raiders: rebels-raiders.com

The lone wolf fantasy is dead. In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC break down how to build a resilient preparedness team, covering eight essential roles, cross-training, redundancy, leadership, sanitation, logistics, and group cohesion. They also explore the psychology behind trust, shared hardship, and loyalty—and explain how to identify weaknesses before a crisis exposes them. Learn why the right people matter more than the right gear when survival becomes a team sport.

Lost in the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on your back? Chris and AC break down the priorities that can keep you alive: shelter, fire, water, navigation, food, and improvised tools. From building a debris hut and starting fire without gear to tracking distance with pebbles and filtering water, this listener-requested episode delivers practical, no-nonsense survival skills—with plenty of humor and hard-earned humility along the way.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC reveal 10 must-have survival foods that can last for decades, support you during a crisis, and even serve as trade goods when the grid goes down. From rice, wheat berries, beans, and honey to salt, powdered milk, coffee, vinegar, and pemmican, they explain what to store, how to preserve it, and the off-grid uses most people overlook.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC take PACE modeling beyond primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency planning to reveal the hidden dependencies that can make every backup fail at once. They explain why you should protect capabilities—not just equipment—and explore redundancy across power, water, communications, medical supplies, transportation, finances, information, personnel, and supply chains. With practical examples and a simple exercise, this episode shows how to identify shared vulnerabilities, set decision triggers, and build a more resilient preparedness plan.

Pocket dumps are not preparedness! In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Jim Cobb explains the difference between carrying gear that looks cool and building an everyday carry system that actually solves real problems. If you want a smarter, lighter, more useful loadout for daily life, this conversation will change how you think about EDC. Chris and AC sit down with longtime preparedness writer, instructor, and editor Jim Cobb, whose book, The Common Sense Everyday Carry, lays out a practical model for what belongs on your body, in your bag, and in your vehicle.

Celebrate two full years of Stakeholder Prepping with this special edition podcastiversary episode! Learn who won our quote contest, check out the new shirt designs, and still walk away with actionable intel!

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC break down why “creature comforts” matter in a survival situation. From sugar-free mint gum and fresh socks to mattress toppers, spices, sweets, honey, and hygiene essentials like Aquaphor, medical-grade silicone tape, and toilet paper, they make the case that morale is a tactical advantage. The takeaway: small comforts can reduce stress, preserve sanity, and keep you functional when conditions get rough.

In this episode, Chris and AC explore practical, low-cost home security strategies that blend the gray man approach with effective physical and psychological defenses. From reinforced doors to tactical landscaping and psychological tricks, learn how to protect your home without attracting attention.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC share their recent experiences and lessons learned in personal preparedness, from organizing supplies to gardening and medical readiness. They discuss practical tips, historical examples, and the importance of health and self-sufficiency in crisis scenarios.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Dr. Steven Taylor discusses the multifaceted nature of resilience—psychological, social, and emotional—and how understanding and training resilience can significantly improve preparedness for disasters and crises. The conversation covers the science behind resilience, common misconceptions, and practical strategies to build mental toughness. This episode also serves as the capstone for our resiliency series!

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC explore how exhaustion quietly undermines judgment, memory, and relationships, turning small mistakes into serious risks. Drawing on military and real-world examples, the hosts explain why fatigue is more than just being tired—and why recovery is essential to resilience. They also share practical ways to fight exhaustion through hydration, nutrition, and better rest. It’s a timely reminder that taking care of yourself is part of staying prepared.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC explore adaptability as a survival skill—how to stay calm, think flexibly, and pivot when plans fall apart. It explores the difference between improvising and adapting, introduces the PACE framework for flexible planning, and shares practical ways to build resilience through real-world practice. The core message is that adaptability isn’t innate; it’s a trainable skill that helps you thrive in uncertainty and turn chaos into an advantage.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC make the case that disaster recovery is rarely a solo effort. While supplies and self-reliance matter, they argue that trust, proximity, and everyday relationships are what truly help people bounce back when things go wrong. From neighbors sharing tools to communities coordinating aid, the conversation shows how support networks reduce stress, speed problem-solving, and create resilience long before an emergency starts.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC kick off a five-part series on the psychology of panic, exploring why fear takes over, how the body responds under stress, and how preparation can help you stay clear-headed in a crisis. From normalcy bias to information overload, this episode breaks down the mental traps that make emergencies harder—and the practical habits that help you keep moving when it matters most.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC dive into the human side of preparedness with author Kate Gilronan. They explore the emotional realism in her novels "Prepper" and "Survivalist," discussing how personal history and relationships shape survival strategies. Kate shares insights on balancing preparedness with daily life and the importance of people skills in crisis situations. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on what it truly means to be prepared.

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC explore and review two new prepping-based apps to hit the scene. NomadCore and ReadyFam both get honest reviews on their strengths and weaknesses, and where they can compliment each other to fit into your daily routine for preparedness. While both apps share some functionalities, they are individually unique enough and bring much more to the table than just a fancy flashlight and a few motivational phrases; these are two apps to seriously consider adding to your digital device, even if an EMP is on your risk matrix!

In this episode of Stakeholder Prepping, Chris and AC jump into the world of less-than-lethal options to add to your preparedness toolkit. From verbal judo to rubber duckshot (yes, duckshot), and pepper gel to jiu-jitsu, multiple options exist outside of the lethal range. By focusing on getting away from the fight before it starts, you can give yourself more time to adapt to the changing conditions surrounding the conflict, and make a better decision moving forward!