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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Episoder(567)

Power Outage, Gas Savings, and Forgotten Small Things

This episode has three segments: Building A Lights Out Kit, Paying Less At The Gas Pump, and Often Forgotten Small Things. Mentioned In This Episode: ReadyFam Preparedness App Support Practical Preppi...

8 Jun 23min

12 Military Principles That Improve Our Preparedness Plan

What can preppers learn from the military? In this episode, we look at 12 proven military principles that can strengthen your preparedness plan. From logistics and redundancy to teamwork, fitness, and...

1 Jun 25min

Road Trip Readiness: Preparing Your Vehicle for Travel

If you were stuck on the side of the road, or hung up in stand-still traffic for three hours this summer, would you be comfortable… or suffering? Most people assume they’re fine, until they’re not. K...

18 Mai 29min

The Six Most Frequently Asked Prepping Questions

Today we are talking about six of the most frequently asked prepping questions, the ones that I see in our inbox, or that are asked in prepping groups, again and again. If you are just getting started...

11 Mai 19min

The Calm Before the Chaos; Preparing For Hurricane Season

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway — and while forecasts call for 12 to 15 named storms, 5 to 9 hurricanes, and up to 3 major storms, there’s one number that matters most: one. ...

4 Mai 31min

17 Multi Use Items That Earn Their Keep When Things Go Sideways

17 Multi Use Items That Earn Their Keep When Things Go Sideways When things go wrong, it is rarely the big, expensive gear that saves the day. More often, it is the small, overlooked items that can ha...

27 Apr 35min

Prepping Pitfalls: The Mistakes, Myths, Failures, and Lessons Learned

Download This Episode Here Today we’re taking a hard look at the gaps that can quietly undermine even the most well-intentioned preparedness plans. Because the truth is, most failures in a crisis don’...

13 Apr 27min

15 Prepper Uses for Honey That You Should Know

15 Prepper Uses for Honey That You Should Know Mentioned in this episode: Manuka Honey Additional Manuka Honey Options Download This Episode Here Most preppers have a jar or two of honey tucked away i...

6 Apr 29min