Big Aussie Prepper

Episode 29 - Welcome Back!

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:26:28 +0000

It's been a little while. This is just a quick update on what's been going on. More episodes to come soon.

Contact me: bigaussieprepper@protonmail.com

Episode 28 - Prep for Winter

Sun, 16 May 2021 02:50:39 +0000

Brrr, it's getting cold her in Australia, yes, we are not hot all the time. Especially down in the southern parts. What are YOU doing to be ready for winter?

Contact me: bigaussieprepper@protonmail.com

Episode 27 - Meal Plans Revisited

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

A look back and forward at meal preps. What have you been doing to improve your meal preparation situation?

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5k0e1yx2mnnadnz28nezk/Meal-Planner.xlsx?dl=0&rlkey=zn3b8kwxpumz9gsksw29agxb0

bigaussieprepper@protonmail.com

Episode 26- Cooking off the Grid Iideas

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

What'cha gonna do when the grid goes down? Today we talk about cooking ideas. Remember; stay safe and cook outdoors unless it's meant to be used inside. People have died from cooking inside, so take it seriously.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gasmate-portable-bbq-butane-stove-single-burner_p0035119

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/172279/festiva-bbq-accessory-butane-gas-cannisters

Episode 25- Vacuum Bags

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 01:10:43 +0000

Sorry about the delay. Today we talk about Vacuum Bags, the kids for food not your clothes and blankets. Keep an eye out on ALDI catalogs and see if you can put about $100 away so that when they show up, you might be able to grab a full set (sealer, 2x boxes of the bags and 2x rolls of open-ended bags)

Episode 24 - Food Rotation Ideas

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0000

The first podcast in a mini-series about the rotation of your food preps. I believe we are entering uncertain times with food security and it's important to be ready for leaner times.

Episode 23 - Pets & Prepardness

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:05:30 +0000

Welcome back! Today we do a quick update and talk about what we need to prepare for our pets in the event of troubles.

Episode 22 - Back to School

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:25:26 +0000

Been running behind, sorry about that. Pretty busy here, but it's only going to be getting busier. I'm going to switch to once weekly, for now, to make sure I don't get behind. (Monday episode for now)

Episode 21 - Surival Stick

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:07:13 +0000

G'Day everyone! Today we talk about 'self-defence' laws in Australia and my concept for a "Survival Stick" wip.

Episode 20 - Knots

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:12:04 +0000

Not that not, the knot kind. Just a quick one today about tying knots, the different reasons for tying them and what can be made from them.

Episode 19 - My Favorite Mobile Phone Apps

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:26:52 +0000

G'Day, everyone! Today we take a look at my phone and the apps I love to have on it as a prepper. here's the list;

Prepper Orientated

BOM - Weather

AirVisual

Australia Topo Maps - lots of free has some pro features

Compass Galaxy (works with NO permissions) :)

myRemedy (Free)

PlantNet

Surival Manual

The Art of War

Unit Converter

UVLense

Vic Emergency

VicTraffic

+ Bridgefy

Radio Australia

Radio Garden

Broardcastify - Emergency Services

Other

ColorNote

StandardNote

DuckDuckGo (browser)

Signal

Call Recorder (Pro)

Smart AudioBook Player

Voice Recorder

WhiteNoise

PodCast Addict

Spotify

Episode 18 - First Aid - NOT at Home

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:40:17 +0000

This time, a look a first aid when you are NOT at home.

Episode 17 - First Aid - at Home

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:57:36 +0000

The leg saga continues and we talk about first aid supplies and treatments at home.

Episode 16 - My New Injury

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:16:17 +0000

I've made a mistake. I am not as young as I feel. I have learnt valuable lessons. Something, something, scooters.

Episode 15 - My Top 5 Tools

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000

What did you call me? lol.

My top 5 list of my favorite tools in today's podcast. I don't know if number 1 will be a surprise or not. I also realise that I go on a bit of a cooking tangent today, I can't help it, I cook a lot.

Episode 14 - New Years and New Goals

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 02:18:09 +0000

We did it! 2020 is over.

Let's talk just briefly about setting goals for the new year.

Episode 13- Every Day Carry (EDC)

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:17:32 +0000

Sorry for the delay, Xmas happened. :)

Let's talk about the things we carry on our selves every day.

Episode 12 - Storage

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:09:10 +0000

Welcome back everyone, and a Merry Xmas.

Let's talk about storage today, but a bit different than what some people do. We are talking about storage in general a bit of specific information based on food vs non-food items.

Link to file coming soon.

Episode 11 - Kids & Prepardness

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:58:54 +0000

Welcome back everyone, sorry about the late upload, also the audio is not 100% pleasing to me so sorry about that. :)

Today we discuss kids and preparedness. As a father of 3 this is an important topic for me.

Episode 10 - Meal Plans

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:27:58 +0000

G'day everyone, today let's discuss meal plans. This is a good way to work out how much food you might need to start preparing to store.

Episode 9 - Gardening

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome back digga! Today we talk about gardening, water collection in relation to gardening.

Episode 8 - My 16 Colours of Prepardness

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Strewth! This podcast episode was recorded on my GOOD microphone, can you tell? Guest apperance from my naught kitten today as well, ha.

My 16 Colours is a modified version of the "VanQuest" model: https://www.vanquest.com/preppers-color-coding-kit/

I would REALLY like feedback on how to improve this system, what tell me what I missed or what we could add.

You can download a screenshot of the WIP (Work In Progress) 16 Colours. I'll provide the final copy for everyone once it finalised.

http://www.mediafire.com/view/hc24fkcmev2m45c/16_Colours_of_Prepardness_-_Big_Aussie_Prepper.png/file

Episode 7 - Water & Coffee

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:49:46 +0000

Crikey! Welcome back Cobba. Today I update everyone on some water-related issues and then we look at the most important of prepping supplies... coffee

Episode 6 - Footware for big feet

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:00:00 +0000

(There is no Episode 5)

It's not too hard to find shoes, for most people. I've got BIG feet so I need BIG shoes, would you believe that I find it hard to get shoes in my size?

YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/omOPqKZO5ac

Episode 4 - Food - Canning with my jars

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

I recently got some canning supplies from an AUSSIE canning site! Check them out in the link below.

Good people and good products (not a sponsor)

https://www.aussimasonpreservingjars.com.au

YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/omOPqKZO5ac

Episode 3 - Being Big

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about what it means to me to "be big!" And it's not necessarily going to be what you think. How can we all be big?

YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/omOPqKZO5ac

Zen Driving (mentioned in podcast):

https://youtu.be/9FEO-XKo4cw

Episode 2 - Water water everwhere

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 21:00:00 +0000

... but not a drop to drink. water is one of the most essential components to life. Today we have a quick chat about water and how we need it and also need to respect it.

YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/omOPqKZO5ac

Episode 1 - Intro & Why we prep

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the official first episode

Video for this Episode:(links in video description to worksheets)

https://youtu.be/V2t_mBZJvSQ

YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/omOPqKZO5ac

Episode 0 - G'day!

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:09:03 +0000

Intro episode just to say G'day and introduce the podcast.

YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/omOPqKZO5ac