Practical Prepping Podcast

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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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Recent Episodes
  • "The Science of Hiding In Plain Sight: Making Your Valuables Invisible"
    Jun 2, 2025 – 26:34
  • "Escape the Flames And Avoid Travel Disasters: Home Fire Safety and Travel Preparedness"
    May 26, 2025 – 32:42
  • “Leaked FEMA Report Raises Concerns About Hurricane Readiness, But You Can Be Ready Even If They Aren’t"
    May 19, 2025 – 37:39
  • Practical Uses for Empty Medicine Bottles, Ten More Superfoods, And A Review Of The Springfield Hellcat RDP 9mm
    May 12, 2025 – 42:05
  • "Practical Prepping vs. Doomsday Prepping: Finding the Middle Ground"
    May 5, 2025 – 24:29
  • “Plinking, Packing & Prepping, The Hidden World of .22 Caliber Rounds”
    Apr 28, 2025 – 24:52
  • Optimizing Your Bug-In Location
    Apr 21, 2025 – 41:19
  • Getting Family On-Board With Prepping, Eight EDC Essentials, and Emergency Water Purification
    Apr 14, 2025 – 39:08
  • "Fifteen Often Overlooked Prepping Essentials; Life-Saving First Aid; and Prepping Strategies for Urban Dwellers"
    Apr 7, 2025 – 28:09
  • "Prepping Under Pressure: Tornado Preps & Mental Resilience Hacks"
    Mar 31, 2025 – 42:33
  • Mental Preparedness for Preppers
    Mar 24, 2025 – 38:25
  • Dental Care for Preppers
    Mar 17, 2025 – 27:29
  • A Milestone Episode: What Has Practical Prepping Podcast Done For You?
    Mar 10, 2025 – 31:21
  • "The Perfect EDC Bag: Choosing Your Everyday Carry Items"
    Feb 17, 2025 – 37:18
  • Lessons Learned At Disasters
    Feb 3, 2025 – 42:33
  • Epic Snow In The South: Are YOU Prepared To Be Snowed In?
    Jan 27, 2025 – 24:52
  • Fourteen Often Forgotten Prepping Items: Essential Additions to Your Emergency Kit
    Jan 20, 2025 – 33:05
  • "Whatever The Weather: Ways To Stay Informed About Your Weather"
    Jan 6, 2025 – 26:38
  • "How Do We Avoid The Prepper Burnout Trap And Find Our Balance? "
    Dec 30, 2024 – 28:31
  • A look back, a look forward, and something special for Christmas.
    Dec 23, 2024 – 11:26
  • "The Cozy Chronicles: A Low-Tech Guide for Staying Warm During Winter Power Outages"
    Dec 16, 2024 – 32:31
  • Risk Assessment Reality Check - Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
    Dec 9, 2024 – 26:22
  • Ready Set Go: Building Your 72-Hour Emergency Kit
    Dec 2, 2024 – 22:20
  • Roadside Ready: Building the Ultimate Vehicle Emergency Kit
    Nov 25, 2024 – 22:16
  • Getting Through Christmas Without Going Broke
    Nov 11, 2024 – 35:25
  • Prepping Gone Wrong: Common Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
    Nov 4, 2024 – 33:57
  • "From Go-Bags to Gas Cans: Essential Disaster Supplies Needed, As Reported After The Hurricanes"
    Oct 28, 2024 – 35:44
  • "When Cell Phones Fail: Reliable Alternatives for Disaster Communication"
    Oct 14, 2024 – 27:27
  • "Prepping Perspectives: Controversial Questions Every Prepper Faces"
    Sep 16, 2024 – 36:09
  • Ten Medicinal Plants And Herbs, Along With Their Uses And Common Methods Of Preparation
    Sep 2, 2024 – 15:24
  • When the Heart Stops: Administering CPR and Using an AED
    Aug 19, 2024 – 23:23
  • Prepping on a Budget: Cost Effective Ways To Build Your Prepper Supplies Without Breaking the Bank
    Aug 12, 2024 – 43:44
  • Essential Cybersecurity Tips: Protecting Yourself Online.
    Jul 29, 2024 – 27:15
  • Looking at the history and effetiveness of the Victory Gardens of WWI and WWII
    Jul 24, 2024 – 25:13
  • One Hundred Non-food Items To Stock For Prepping, (Part 4)
    Jul 15, 2024 – 35:37
  • Ways To Stay Cool If The Air Conditioner Is Out
    Jul 8, 2024 – 20:53
  • Preparing For And Recovering From Floods
    Jul 1, 2024 – 31:33
  • Are You Really Ready For A Hurricane?
    Jun 24, 2024 – 40:32
  • (1)HAM Radio Field Day, And Why You Should Attend (2) Introducing Kids First To Keep Kids Safe
    Jun 20, 2024 – 20:12
  • 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?
    Jun 6, 2024 – 32:35
  • "Meals In A Jar, and Part 3 of 100 Non-food Items Preppers Should Stock"
    Jun 3, 2024 – 39:41
  • What To Stock Up And What To Throw Out.
    May 30, 2024 – 42:07
  • Memorial Day and Part 1 of 4 on one hundred items that preppers should store.
    May 27, 2024 – 31:33
  • Three Elements Of Prepping On Which Everything Else Rests.
    May 22, 2024 – 34:48
  • What Should Preppers Do On A Quarterly Basis To Ensure We Are Prepared For An Emergency?
    May 16, 2024 – 27:55
  • Items Preppers Should Carry Every Day
    May 13, 2024 – 26:11
  • A Tornado Safety Review And How To Store Water In Long-term Storage Containers
    May 9, 2024 – 26:45
  • How To Practice "Minimalist Prepping" In Our Get Home Bags
    May 6, 2024 – 31:37
  • Twenty-nine Items That May Become Scarce After A Natural Disaster Or Other SHTF Event
    Apr 28, 2024 – 43:45
  • Dealing With Acid Reflux, And Keeping Pests Out And Away From Our Preps
    Apr 18, 2024 – 48:59
Recent Reviews
  • Kev1580
    Won’t play on any platform
    This podcast no longer plays for me on any platform. I have asked the producers for help but no luck. Oh well, back when it would play I would get useful information from it.
  • Learn a little at a time
    Real people, great advice
    Practical advice for real people. I can listen to this show in the car with kids and not have to worry about the language. I don’t need to be a survivalist or expert to understand it. I highly recommend this show for people who have a life and responsibilities, but want to be prepared for the most probable emergencies. This couple has practical wisdom for everyday people just trying to prepare regardless of how much money one has. Thanks so much for doing the show.
  • UncleSaggio
    Valuable Content - Great Hosts
    I just found this podcast and all I can say is Wow! Excellent content presented by two hosts which feel like my new best friends. They connect with their audience on a personal level and present practical tips to make your life better. I have added this show to my podcast library and will not miss another episode. Keep up the great work Krista and Mark.
  • Let’s Unpack That w Alex&Grace
    Such important valuable info!!
    This podcast is a gem - because it covers what “they” won’t tell you. The important tips and things to know when disaster DOES strike. We all think “it’ll never happen to us”… until it actually happens. Listen in and be equipped and prepared, for both you and your family / loved ones.
  • 3rdexit
    Show 414
    Hey listening today a silcock key are only about 2x2 inches you can get them at Lowe’s or Home Depot for about 10$
  • Mr. Nut
    Lost its initial shine
    Good people and love the banter. I guess I expected more from 19 yrs in the field. If pocket tins and flashlights are mentioned 2x a week in your content then cut back. How can you “follow the boards” on supply chains but never can and grow food? It’s more lecture than info-worth a listen once in a while. I hope it returns to the original content.
  • TheGuyinPittsburgh
    The perfect prepping podcast!
    FINALLY a resource for people getting ready for the everyday crisis. No doom and gloom, just common sense getting ready for stuff that happens to people every day. Also known as just being responsible. I’m a mom of five and have learned that you can’t be too prepared for things and can’t wait to expand to other areas of preparedness. As a homeschooler the ham radio info on her has piqued my interest and I may try to get into that with my kids. Thanks for sharing so many nuggets of wisdom!! Can’t wait to learn more!
  • Podcasters-100
    Becoming Luke Warm
    Used to really love this podcast, but they are now bending over backwards to be “fair”. Even when it’s a clear fact. It’s insulting to the intelligence of Americans and especially their listeners. Know your audience.
  • angel-A809
    Love this podcast !
    I just found this podcast a couple weeks ago. I’m hooked already. I listen to the newest episodes, but then I went back to episode one and I’m working my way through all of them. Thank you for giving good, practical advice.
  • Southern born southern bred
    Love hearing these two! Keep it up! Roll tide
    Great podcast! I enjoy listening in while I’m at work on a forklift loading and unloading trucks at a warehouse. I hear a lot about y’all being in north Alabama, I am in Boaz myself! Keep up the great work would love to create a network of a few like minded folks. Been a prepper back when prepping wasn’t cool! The 2011 tornadoes turned me into a prepper when I was a 15 year old boy living in Scottsboro and was without power for 9 days.
  • ShawnRafferty
    Much Needed
    This is an amazing show. The information Mark and Krista share is so needed today, more than ever. I enjoy hearing their stories and how they relate it to the subject matter they are discussing. They have such a great chemistry together which makes listening even more enjoyable. Great show, great topics, and great people.
  • caroleand
    Practical and Very Interesting
    I love this podcast. They have so much great information and they put it out there in a very friendly conversational way. I look forward to every episode.
  • Shelley_16
    The name says it all
    I am addicted to this podcast! It truly is filled with practical ways to be prepared for the whole spectrum of possible events. From common occurrences such as car breakdowns and storm damage, all the way up to stuff hitting the fan, this podcast gives practical tips for being ready for the unexpected.
  • sossity1975
    Breath of Fresh Air!
    So glad to have found this little gem of a prepping podcast! So informative, not too long, timely, and the banter between this husband & wife team really sealed the deal for me. I listen to a few different prepping podcast strictly for the content, but Practical Prepping is like the complete package. Give them a listen, thank me later 🙂.
  • soccerluvr15
    I’m sure the
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