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Stay Ready, Not Scared. Hosted by Jesse Wilbur, author of P.A.C.E. Planning, Situational Awareness, and The Nine Pillars of Preparedness, The Survival Summit Podcast brings you survival insights, interviews, and real-world breakdowns of what it takes to survive and thrive in a collapsing world. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting your journey, you'll learn the tools, mindset, and strategies to stay ahead of disasters, from EMPs and natural disasters to bugout plans and suburban security, as well as family readiness. 🎯 New episodes weekly. Practical. No fluff. Just survival.

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Stay Ready, Not Scared. Hosted by Jesse Wilbur, author of P.A.C.E. Planning, Situational Awareness, and The Nine Pillars of Preparedness, The Survival Summit Podcast brings you survival insights, interviews, and real-world breakdowns of what it takes to survive and thrive in a collapsing world. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting your journey, you'll learn the tools, mindset, and strategies to stay ahead of disasters, from EMPs and natural disasters to bugout plans and suburban security, as well as family readiness. 🎯 New episodes weekly. Practical. No fluff. Just survival.

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English


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Survive the Streets

12/26/2025
Survive the Streets is your wake-up call. Learn the 3-Second Rule for situationalawareness and why most people fail to see danger until it’s too late. Whether you're walking into a gas station, restaurant, or parking lot, your first three seconds can buy you the time and space to stay alive. Awareness buys you time. Time buys you options. Learn to scan, assess, and act...quietly, confidently, and consistently. 🎯 Carrying a gun doesn'tmake you dangerous. Training to use it under pressure does. #SituationalAwareness #SurvivalMindset #StreetSmarts#SurvivalTraining #SelfDefense #3SecondRule #PreparedNotScared #GrayManTactics#TacticalTraining #HardToKill #EverydayCarry #BugOutReady #SelfReliance#UrbanPreparedness #ProtectYourFamily #DrawstrokeDrills #SurvivalPodcast#SurvivalSummit #StayDangerous #RealWorldSkills

Duration:00:48:17

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Stalked: How Women Can Stay One Step Ahead

12/24/2025
Stalked: How Women Can Stay One Step Ahead Are you being watched? Followed? Harassed? Gaslit? In this hard-hitting episode, we dive deep into the tactics predators use tostalk women, and exactly how to shut them down. You’ll learn: Whether you're living in fear or just want to be harder totarget, this episode arms you with the knowledge that could save your life. No fluff. No fear. Just facts, tools, and tactics. #stalker #podcast #danger #situationalawareness #survival

Duration:01:22:03

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Why Most Preppers Are Already Compromised

12/18/2025
Why Most Preppers Are Already Compromised Your Phone is tracking you! Your bugout route, your fallback plan, your “off grid” strategy… they might already be exposed. In this episode, Survival Summit goes deep into a vulnerability nearly every prepper overlooks… the phone in your pocket. You’ll discover: • How your phone’s IMSI silently logs your movement every time it connects to a tower • Why repeated training trips, bugout runs, and group meetups create patterns • The real risk of being mapped, even if you never post or use social media • Stories that reveal how ordinary routines become digital fingerprints • What you can do today to break your digital trail Featured tool in this episode: Cape: a privacy-first mobile carrier that helps break tracking patterns with daily IMSI rotation. Sponsored by Cape. Survival Summit makes ZERO commissions when you sign up for or use their service, but we did recently secure a coupon code for our followers. Use coupon code: SURVIVALSUMMIT33 ➡️ Learn more: https://www.cape.co/?utm_source=creators&utm_platform=platform&utm_campaign=thesurvivalsummit2 If you carry a phone, this episode is a survival lesson you can’t afford to skip. #DigitalPrivacy #IMSI #MobileSecurity #PhoneTracking #DataSurveillance #PrivacyMatters #TrackProof #Preppers #SurvivalCommunity #LowProfileLife #GreyMan #BugOutReady #StayHidden #PreparedLiving #ModernPrepper #PrivacyAwareness #ThreatModeling #ProtectYourself #StaySafeOnline

Duration:00:38:29

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Grid Down Survival Blueprint

11/23/2025
Grid Down Survival Blueprint | How to Prepare for Prolonged Blackouts and Power‑Grid Failures Join Survival Summit for a no fluff breakdown on how toprepare for widespread blackouts and long term power grid failure Learn how tobuild your blackout ready home with layered power systems water storagefiltration food security comms and community networks Get real world tools fromour best-selling books The Nine Pillars of Preparedness and PACE Planning forEmergency Preparedness and Bug Out Strategies, along with SituationalAwareness. This episode walks you through real threats like cyber-attacks, EMPsand infrastructure collapse plus proven methods like PACE planning familydrills off grid gear and resilience under stress Everything you need to leadwhen the lights go out Visit thesurvivalsummit.com #SurvivalTraining #EmergencyPreparedness #GridDown #BlackoutSurvival#PowerOutagePrep #BugOutBag #SelfReliance #SurvivalSkills #FamilyPreparedness#SituationalAwareness #OffGridLiving #WaterFiltration #PrepperGear#TacticalTraining #SurvivalSummit #ResilientLiving #FaithFamilyPreparedness#UrbanPreparedness #RuralReadiness #PacePlanning

Duration:00:51:02

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The Dangers of Digital ID's

10/26/2025
The Dangers of Digital ID's Digital IDs aren’t coming; they’re already here. Mobile driver’s licenses, biometric logins, centralized identity apps, it’s rolling out fast, and most people have no clue how dangerous this is. In this episode, I break down the real threat that digital identity systems pose to your freedom, preparedness, and autonomy. We’re talking surveillance, cashless control, social credit creep, and the total loss of anonymity. But we’re not just ranting, we’re arming you with tactical steps to stay in control. You’ll learn how to harden your digital footprint, build parallel economies, protect your access, and train for real-world independence: no fluff, no doom porn, just raw truth and actionable steps. If you care about staying free in a world that wants you trackable and programmable, this one’s for you. Sponsored by Cape Mobile: https://cape.1stcollab.com/thesurvivalsummit_yt #SurvivalSummit #DigitalID #CashlessSociety #PrivacyMatters #SurvivalPodcast #EmergencyPreparedness #PrepperCommunity #OffGridLife #BarterEconomy #FreedomThroughPreparedness #SelfReliantLiving #ModernSurvival #CyberPreparedness #ResistTheSystem #BugOutReady #GridDownPrep #DigitalPrivacy #PreparednessMindset #DataSurveillance #ResilientLiving

Duration:00:46:20

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How to Stay Private in a World That Tracks Everything

9/15/2025
Your phone is tracking more than you think. Your car, too. Even your doctor’s website. In this brand-new episode, we break down exactly how corporations, databrokers, and apps are stealing your privacy, and how to fight back. Every example is real. No fiction. No paranoia. Just truth, tools, and tactics to protect yourself and your family. Real stories from Meta, Nissan, Life360, and more Step-by-step privacy tips you can start today Tools we actually use: Cape Mobile, browsers, VPNs, encrypted messaging, and more. Sponsored by Cape Mobile: use code SurvivalSummit33, The Link is in our bio If you care about freedom, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. 🎧 Tag a friend who needs to hear this. #DigitalPrivacy #SurvivalSummit #PrivacyMatters #OPSEC #PreparedLiving #DataBreach#EncryptedMessaging #AIThreats #PrivacyTools #SurveillanceState #CapeCo #BraveBrowser#GrapheneOS #DigitalSurvival #InfosecAwareness

Duration:00:18:09

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WE ALL SPEAK NOW, A Charlie Kirk Tribute

9/14/2025
WE ALL SPEAK NOW, A Charlie Kirk Tribute, Christ-Anchored Freedom, And A Practical Path To Preparedness Charlie Kirk is gone, the mission is not. This long-form tribute blends Charlie’s cadence with a Christ-anchored, practical playbook for freedom and preparedness. We honor the man by doing what he did, speaking plainly about rights and responsibilities, training for real life, and building households and churches that stand steady when the room gets hot. New to faith or the movement, you’re welcome here. We keep Jesus in view without steamrolling the room, and we turn conviction into action you can do this week. What’s inside • Charlie’s ethos woven through every segment, fast, clear, and unafraid • Freedom, said clean enough to defend under pressure • Preparedness as stewardship, not fear, mindset, skillset, toolset, team • Situational awareness you can use anywhere, observe, orient, decide, act • Family creed and household drills that build calm, not panic • Church as outpost, how to host civil forums and serve your town • Local action that moves votes, budgets beat slogans • Youth and campus playbook, pass the torch on purpose • Digital resilience, receipts, hygiene, and crisis posting • Personal protection as an ethic, avoid, de-escalate, defend, report, recover • “Turn the other cheek,” what Jesus meant and why it does not excuse abandoning the innocent • The 30-60-90 plan, put dates on courage • Tribute roll-call and the rally refrain, “We will not go quietly into the night. We will not vanish without a fight.” Content advisory This episode addresses political violence, public safety, and faith in public life. Call to action If this moved you, follow the show, rate it, and share it with a friend who needs courage and a plan. We all speak now. #CharlieKirk #WeAllSpeakNow #InMemoriam #FaithAndFreedom #Freedom #FreeSpeech #Preparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilyPreparedness #SituationalAwareness #ChurchOnMission #CivicAction #LocalAction #Constitution #FirstAmendment #DigitalHygiene #StopTheBleed #TurnTheOtherCheek #Leadership #Christian

Duration:00:24:17

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The Real Bugout Plan: Why the Woods Are Your Last Resort

7/14/2025
The Real Bugout Plan: Why the Woods Are Your Last Resort Most people get it wrong. Bugging out doesn’t mean grabbing your go-bag and disappearing into the forest. In this episode, we break down what “bugging out” really is using the P.A.C.E. framework: Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency. You’ll learn when to stay, when to go, and how to build a layered escape plan that actually works. Forget the fantasy, this is real-world survival. #BugOutPlan #BugOut #BuggingOut #PacePlanning #EmergencyPreparedness #SurvivalPodcast #FamilyPreparedness #ModernSurvival #GridDown #SurvivalSummit #SelfReliance #StayReady

Duration:02:52:12

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Digital Predators: Deepfakes, AI Scams, and the War on Your Privacy

7/6/2025
Digital Predators: Deepfakes, AI Scams, and the War on Your Privacy They don’t need guns; they have your devices. In this explosive episode, we expose how hackers, scammers, and AI deepfakes are turning your phone, camera, and online life into weapons against you. Learn how to protect your family, lock down your privacy, and fight back when the modern world comes for you. Subscribe now and never get caught unprepared. #Preparedness #CyberSecurity #Deepfakes #AIScams #DigitalPrivacy #StayReady #SurvivalMindset #SurvivalSummit #OnlineSafety #TechThreats

Duration:00:42:26

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The First 10 Seconds: How to React Fast and Survive Anything

7/5/2025
Every second counts when chaos strikes. In this episode, “The First 10 Seconds: How to React Fast and Survive Anything,” we break down why hesitation kills and how instant action saves lives. You’ll learn why your brain freezes, how to train your mind to act without hesitation, and what first moves to make in home invasions, active shooters, carjackings, natural disasters, and more. Real survival stories, actionable drills, and mindset tips you can start practicing today — because you won’t rise to the occasion, you’ll fall to your training. Share this episode to help your friends and family stay prepared. Subscribe now to get every new show as soon as it drops. Stay sharp, stay aware, and stay ready. #Preparedness #SurvivalMindset #SituationalAwareness #EmergencyPreparedness #SelfReliantLiving #SurvivalSummit #StayReady #HomeSecurity #DisasterResponse #First10Seconds

Duration:00:22:46

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Left of Boom: The Survival Timeline

6/21/2025
In this explosive episode of The Survival Summit Podcast, Jesse Wilbur, author of P.A.C.E. Planning, The Nine Pillars of Preparedness, and co-author of Situational Awareness, breaks down one of the most powerful concepts in modern preparedness: Left of Boom. What if you could see the collapse coming? What if there were warning signs and patterns that reveal how close you are to disaster? "Left of Boom" isn’t just military jargon; it’s a way of thinking, planning, and leading before chaos hits. In this urgent and actionable episode, we unpack: The origin and power of the “Left of Boom” mindset How to spot early warning signs before disaster strikes The psychology of why most people miss the signals Six preparedness pillars to help you build real resilience What to do if you’re living Right of Boom now Whether you’re a seasoned prepper or just waking up to the world’s fragility, this episode is a must-listen. Your timeline matters. The Boom is coming, are you ready? 👉 Subscribe, share, and take action. Survival isn’t about fear; it’s about leadership.

Duration:00:21:08

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Awareness is your first weapon

6/1/2025
In this episode, we are talking about Situational Awareness. Iread from multiple chapters that walk you through real-world survivalscenarios, observation drills, and tactical decision-making under stress. Thisisn’t about fear, it’s about control. 🎙️ Listenand follow the show to build your awareness edge. #SituationalAwareness #SurvivalMindset #PrepperPodcast#StayReady #SelfDefense #TacticalTraining #EverydayCarry #PreparedNotScared#SpotifyPodcast #WatchYourBack

Duration:00:34:24

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Chapter One - The Preparedness Mindset

5/24/2025
Chapter One - The Preparedness Mindset: A reading from the first chapter of our newest book, the Nine Pillars of Preparedness.

Duration:00:41:54

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Nine Pillars of Preparedness & Situational Awareness

5/19/2025
Nine Pillars of Preparedness & Situational Awareness: We discuss our latest book, the importance of situational awareness, and upcoming projects. We apologize for the audio being of lower quality after the 7:55 mark. I'm not entirely sure what happened with the mic. #preparedness #survival #situationalawareness #prepper #emergency

Duration:00:35:15

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Getting Home Safe after a Disaster

5/6/2025
Getting Home Safe after a Disaster - Video Podcast #bugout #bugoutbag #homesafe #survival #preparedness #prepper #homestead #gethome #tips #howto

Duration:01:16:33

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EMPs and Solar Flares Unveiled

5/1/2025
EMPs and Solar Flares Unveiled *Pre-recorded Live Stream#emp #electromagneticpulse #solarstore #survival #preparedness #prepper #griddown #podcast #livestream

Duration:01:21:03

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Post Collapse: How to Survive a Full Year

4/29/2025
Post Collapse: How to Survive a Full Year. 4-29-25 7PM ET Livestream ***Reposted w/ better audio*** #collapse #survival #prepper #bugout #livestream #preparedness #survivalskills

Duration:01:19:51

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Urban Collapse & the 9 Pillars of Preparedness

4/15/2025
Urban Collapse & the 9 Pillars of Preparedness #preparedness #survival #bugoutbag #shtf #emergency #livestream #live

Duration:00:48:10

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Lessons from History — What Real Disasters Teach Us About True Preparedness

4/10/2025
Lessons from History — What Real Disasters Teach Us About True Preparedness #preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper #survivalskills #beready#preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper

Duration:00:49:19

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Building Your Personal Survival System

4/9/2025
Building Your Personal Survival System #preparedness #survival #emergency #bushcraft #prepper

Duration:01:30:51