Practical Prepping Podcast

Practical Prepping Podcast

Real solutions for real emergencies—no apocalypse required.

The Practical Prepping Podcast cuts through the noise of extreme doomsday scenarios to focus on what actually matters: simple, actionable steps that help everyday people safeguard their families and lifestyles.

Why Listen?

Knowledge Over Gear: "The more you know, the less you have to carry." We emphasize skills that lighten your load because the right know-how beats an overloaded bug-out bag every time.
Real Threats, Real Solutions: From power outages to wildfires, snowstorms to supply shortages, we tackle the emergencies you're most likely to face.
Family-Friendly Content: Our podcast maintains clean, judgment-free advice that's appropriate for all ages—prioritizing practicality over paranoia.

What Sets Us Apart

Unlike some other preparedness podcasts, we focus on practical readiness for realistic challenges:

Weather emergencies like tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms
Power outages and water disruptions
Financial preparedness and debt reduction
Family communication plans
Everyday carry essentials
Food storage and preservation
First aid and medical preparedness
Much more

Our Approach

Hosts Mark and Krista Lawley combine decades of experience in emergency response, outdoor skills, and home resilience to deliver advice that works in real-world situations. Whether you're just starting your preparedness journey or looking to refine specific skills, our content meets you where you are with clear, actionable advice.

No bunkers. No zombies. No alien invasions. Just practical prepping.

Join Our Community

With over 500 episodes and a growing library of free and premium resources, we're building a community of like-minded individuals focused on responsible preparedness. From our private Facebook group to our newsletter and online courses, we offer multiple ways to connect and learn.

Stuff happens. Stay prepared.

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Are You Really Ready For A Hurricane?

Today, we ask the question, "Are You Really Prepared For A Hurricane?" Even if you don't live in a hurricane prone area, there are some great prepping tips here that apply to many disasters. Starting...

24 Kesä 202440min

(1)HAM Radio Field Day, And Why You Should Attend (2) Introducing Kids First To Keep Kids Safe

Today, we have two segments. The first is on HAM Radio Field Day and why you should attend. The second segment is an interview with Shawn Raferty and his son, Ian. They are introducing Kids First, a ...

20 Kesä 202420min

1st: What are the third and fourth amendments to the U.S Constitution; 2nd: What ten Harbor Freight items will you need before and after a disaster?

We have two segments on the episode today. The first is a "Constitutional Minute" where we cover the third and fourth amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The second segment is the top ten Harbor Fre...

6 Kesä 202432min

"Meals In A Jar, and Part 3 of 100 Non-food Items Preppers Should Stock"

We have two segments today; "Making Meals In A Jar," and the third installment of "100 Non-food Items Preppers Should Stock" If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along wit...

3 Kesä 202439min

What To Stock Up And What To Throw Out.

We have two segments on the podcast today. First is, "Throw It Out" which is a list of items that, if they are in your pantry, you need to throw them out right away. Second, Krista continues with the ...

30 Touko 202442min

Memorial Day and Part 1 of 4 on one hundred items that preppers should store.

We have two segments today, "A History Of Memorial Day And It's Meaning" and Part 1 of One Hundred Items That Preppers Should Store.If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, alo...

27 Touko 202431min

Three Elements Of Prepping On Which Everything Else Rests.

So often we hear "Beans, Bullets, and Bandaids are all you need in prepping." That could not be farther from the truth. Today, we have three segments and we are going to discuss three elements that ar...

23 Touko 202434min

What Should Preppers Do On A Quarterly Basis To Ensure We Are Prepared For An Emergency?

Too often we get some prepping gear, even learn to use it, then store it away in a bag or a cabinet. We forget that prepping often requires regular upkeep and periodic review of those items and our pl...

16 Touko 202427min