Beste American Contingency podcasts (2024)

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The importance of mental wellness to your preparedness and health 40:04

9d ago40:04

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Ep #43: Life can feel chaotic. Work, bills, family, social pressures, the impending doom you might feel in the pit of your stomach because the world is spinning faster and faster as technology follows Moore's Law - and let's not leave out politics, considering what occurred just a few days ago. I hope you can manage your conversations around the el…

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Teaching situational awareness to children and adolescents 43:20

23d ago43:20

43:20

Ep #42: Are your kids too distracted by their phones or friends to notice what’s happening around them? Teaching children situational awareness is key to keeping them safe at home, school, and everywhere in between. In this episode, we explore how to empower your family with practical strategies to sharpen observation skills and stay alert. Learn h…

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The SE AmCon Adventure Challenge Review and Report 32:58

1M ago32:58

32:58

Ep #41: This week, we will cover the Southeast American Contingency Adventure Challenge because it was awesome! Nothing compares to real-world experiences and meeting fellow members face-to-face. From not coming prepared at all to navigating the challenges in the woods to spontaneous learning and sharing moments with other members and participants,…

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Essential outdoor skills 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

Ep #40: September is Outdoor Skills Month here at AmCon, so let's go over some ways to prepare yourself for a fun day of hiking or a deep journey into the unknown forest. First, we discuss optimizing gear for mobility by prioritizing multi-functional items and organizing packs for balance and efficiency. Next, we explore the importance of navigatio…

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How to maximize your AmCon Membership w/ special guest Ohio State Coordinator, Sam (@smith29) 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

Ep #39: From buying the right gear for the job to utilizing the feed to connect with other like-minded members to utilizing the in-person and online training AmCon provides, Sam (@smith29) knows the ins and outs of the AmCon world, and this week, he visits us. We will discuss the AmCon Adventure Challenge, the AmCon Information and Situational Awar…

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Talking about AmCon and preparedness with your friends, neighbors, and loved ones (Part 2) 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

Ep #38: In part two of our series on discussing American Contingency with those close to you, we focus on practical topics like mobility and evacuation plans, medical preparedness, and essential documents. We explore how to initiate conversations around having a quick evacuation plan, assembling bug-out bags for the whole family (including pets), a…

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Situational Awareness: Why you should teach it and how to do it 46:58

3M ago46:58

46:58

Ep #37: In today's fast-paced world, being aware of your surroundings can mean the difference between safety and danger. Join me as I delve into the art of situational awareness, exploring the secrets behind the OODA Loop (observation, orientation, decision, and action) and the Perception, Comprehension, and Projection model. Discover how to break …

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Talking about AmCon and preparedness with your friends, neighbors, and loved ones 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

Ep #36: Discussing how you can casually and effectively talk to your neighbors, friends, and family about the importance of emergency preparedness is imperative if you want them to be ready for whatever comes next. In this episode, I'll provide practical conversation starters on topics such as food and water storage, home security, mobility, medica…

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AmCon's 4-year anniversary! Where the internet overwhelms you, our community prepares and supports you. 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

Ep #35: You know your time is valuable. People say there aren't enough hours in the day, but that is a fallacy. The truth is we aren't spending our time effectively. In the pursuit of preparation, AmCon will save you time, energy, and confusion by introducing you to an entire community of people who want to help prepare one another. Growing and sha…

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Building Vital Connections in American Contingency: A Guide for New Members 45:16

5M ago45:16

45:16

Ep #34: Entering into American Contingency membership is all about getting connected with your regional, state, county, and interest groups right away. We are not an organization where sitting on the sidelines will help you. If you want the total value of AmCon to manifest, it is imperative that you actively join your regional, state, and county gr…

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How a side hustle and creative debt solutions can get you out of credit card debt 49:51

5M ago49:51

49:51

Ep #33: Credit card debt can feel like King Kong on your chest, and if you live on a fixed income, then figuring out a strategy to get yourself out from under the debt beast can feel like a never-ending carousel of balances going up and down. Let's discuss some strategies for elevating this burden so you can walk freely again, taking deep breaths, …

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Enjoying your Summer on a budget 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

Ep #32: Discover how to make the most of summer with strategies for fun activities, winter preparation, saving money, and enhancing family time. Explore various outdoor activities like hiking, biking, swimming, and camping that boost physical and mental health. Learn practical gardening and home maintenance tips to prepare for the colder months, in…

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Weather apps, tornados, and feeling safe (sort of) 24:47

6M ago24:47

24:47

Ep #31: Tornado sirens going off in my community. Alerts blasting over cell phones. Lightening lighting up the sky as if Zeus is furious with everything below Mt. Olympus. Thunderstorms and tornado cells roaming your community can bring with them massive levels of uncertainty; I know it did for me recently. For me, when weather systems rock my home…

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Mobility Preparedness: Personal & Community 30:02

7M ago30:02

30:02

Ep #30: Explore the critical aspects of mobility across personal readiness, community engagement, and practical strategies in our latest podcast episode. We delve into how physical fitness and psychological preparedness enhance personal safety, the benefits of community-led safety initiatives, and the essentials of navigating outdoor environments. …

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How to talk about preparedness so people listen, care, and take action 36:35

8M ago36:35

36:35

Ep #29: Today, we're talking about something super important: being ready for anything, whether a natural/man-made disaster or something unexpected. It's all about having those critical conversations with your family, friends, co-workers, loved ones, church, and community to ensure everyone's on the same page. I'll share some key tips on why certai…

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Mental Health Preparedness: How you experience anxiety, judgement, and anger 35:20

8M ago35:20

35:20

Ep #28: Have you ever considered how the emotions of anxiety, judgment, and anger shape our lives and our decisions, for better or for worse? Preparing for emergencies or disasters transcends the realm of tangible supplies and bug-out bags; it fundamentally entails cultivating mental resilience and maintaining mental health and wellness to navigate…

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HAM Radio: Communication When the Digital Age Fails Us 45:00

9M ago45:00

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Ep #27 - HAM radio offers a versatile and powerful means of communication for enthusiasts and emergency responders alike - as they operate across a wide range of frequencies, allowing users to transmit voice, data, and even images to other operators anywhere in the world, depending on the frequency band and atmospheric conditions. In this episode, …

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Test your prepardness skills at the 2024 Adventure Challenge 39:07

9M ago39:07

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Ep #26 - The Adventure Challenge is your opportunity to test your skills in a semi-controlled environment so you can be prepared and respond effectively to any challenge that comes your way. Today, we welcome back Thom Rigsby to discuss the ins and outs of the Adventure Challenge. For members, you already know when your region is scheduled to parti…

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Emotional Resilience in the face of crisis and emergencies 58:39

10M ago58:39

58:39

Ep #25 - Everything is fine in your world until it is not. A fall, cut, burn, crash, illness, or catastrophe doesn't send you a text to let you know it is on the way - it slams through your metaphorical door of life and abruptly stops you in your tracks to demand you go into immediate action. Emotional resilience is your fortress when times go side…

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Communication during severe weather 44:56

10M ago44:56

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Ep #24 - Communication is critical during severe weather emergencies. As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent, understanding how to communicate effectively in these situations is essential for safety and preparedness. Join us as we discuss strategies across our 12 different preparedness categories, delving into the nuances of persona…

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Adventure Challenge and plans for 2024 35:56

11M ago35:56

35:56

Ep #23 - In 2024, American Contingency is bringing an Adventure challenge to our membership with the audacious goal that everyone in the nation will one day take part in learning, participating, and practicing skills necessary for life, not just disaster or crises. In this episode, we welcome back Thom Rigsby to discuss the Adventure Challenge and …

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How reliable is your community support and information sources? 39:11

11M ago39:11

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Ep #22 - Thom Rigsby joins us to discuss the support of the AmCon community, how our regional events and training guide members to improve their preparedness and crisis skills, and how our daily situational report brings unbiased, reliable information and news to the membership. When you’re ready to build the skills, network, and confidence to be r…

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Mastering the Mind: Cultivating Resilience in an Unpredictable World 45:45

12M ago45:45

45:45

Ep #21 - It's been a whirlwind of a 2023. Let's dive into the world of resilience in this empowering episode, where we merge the concepts of emotional and psychological resilience to arm you with the tools you need to stand firm in the face of life's adversities. We'll explore seven key strategies to build your emotional resilience, from nurturing …

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Preparing yourself through community leadership and training w/ Denny G (National Training Coordinator) 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

Ep #20 - Strengthening our community bonds, building effective communication strategies, and preparing ourselves for the unexpected by learning and training is the heartbeat of American Contingency. We care about you because we care about our world, our country, our city, our neighborhood, our street, our social circle, our loved ones, ourselves! I…

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Building strong communities, communication, and conflict resolution 37:20

1y ago37:20

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Ep #19 - Cultivating strong neighborhoods and communities, active listening, and conflict resolution are keystone attributes of an effective leader in any community. American Contingency focuses so intently on leadership because we know that while we might go faster alone, we go further together - and during a crisis, man-made and mother nature, kn…

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Turn adversity into opportunity 35:42

1y ago35:42

35:42

Ep #18 - What direction do you think the country is going? There are rumblings of discontent from all sides of the aisle and within every demographic, but...are we collectively being blinded by the immediate noise of the media machine and missing a huge opportunity to be grateful for everything we are privy to here in the United States? Mario Q (So…

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7 Powerful Principles to Guide Your Preparedness 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

Ep #17 - National Preparedness Month is a time to focus on what you can do within our 12 categories to ensure you are as prepared as possible for any given Tuesday. These 7 powerful principles will guide you along your journey. Whether you are a newbie to the world of preparing or an old GOAT who loves to pass along their wisdom, these principles w…

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Emergency Communications w/ Cecil Higgins - South Regional Communications Coordinator 46:07

1y ago46:07

46:07

Ep #16 - Emergency communication. We talk about that so much within AmCon because we know that most people rely solely on their cell phones as their only way of communicating with anyone not directly in their immediate space. When Mother Nature blasts her chaos into our lives, that same network we love to watch funny videos on and order things so w…

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Any Given Tuesday: Being Prepared No Matter the Situation 42:15

1y ago42:15

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Ep #15 - September is National Preparedness Month! Picture this: It's any given Tuesday, and suddenly, a situation arises that you never saw coming. It could be a man-made incident like civil unrest or a public shooting, leaving you feeling uncertain about your safety, or a natural event like a severe thunderstorm hitting your neighbor's house with…

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How to prepare in a rural or urban environment 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

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Ep #14 - Urban and rural environments have different needs in "normal" times. Their needs become even more exaggerated in times of calamity and emergency scenarios. Kevin Outten, our Delaware Organizer, organizes disaster and emergency preparedness for the state of Delaware, and his experience with the disparities of country versus cities shows in …

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Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Electricity 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

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Ep #13 - Recently my neighbors house was struck by lightning right after the electric went out in my five-mile circumference - and of course after the dust settled I knew this was going to make a great American Contingency episode. So let's explore preparations for one frequently encountered situation - power outages and one less frequent situation…

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Training and application in the real world w/ Derek Jones - Southwest Regional Coordinator 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

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Ep #12 - Preparation is a core value here at AmCon. Training one another for the unexpected and then going out and doing what we've learned is an activity we actively do all around the country. Today we welcome Derek Jones to the mic to discuss the trainings and disaster scenarios simulations he coordinates within the West region of the United Stat…

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Being a Helpful Citizen: that which divides us does not define us 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

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Ep #11 - Happy 4th of July. In this week's episode I dive into why I love the U.S.A. and some thoughts and feelings I have on why we can be the leaders in a more unified country. You will agree with some, disagree with other parts - and overall we will all step into this conversation with one mindset and depart with new insights into why we are pro…

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Well-rounded Preparedness w/ Denny G; AmCon National Training Coordinator 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

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Ep #10 - “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better, than a master of one.” How well-rounded are you in your preparedness game? In this week's episode I introduce to you the new National Training Coordinator, Denny G, and we get into the importance of local government, how focusing on all 12 categories will help you solidify c…

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Protect what’s important to you w/ Michael Lott; retired marine, AmCon Operations Manager 31:02

1+ y ago31:02

31:02

Ep #9 - Security is important to all of us. Whether it is our personal security, the safety of our family, or knowing that our home is protected and insured from the man-made and natural disasters that can shake us to our core - the certainty we seek as humans comes from preparing for what might happen hoping that it won't. In this week's episode w…

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The Importance of Security in an Uncertain World 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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Ep #8 - We're diving into the important sphere of security. Starting with personal security, we highlight the significance of staying alert and responsive to our surroundings for better prevention and management of threats. Next, we take you through the critical components of an effective home security system, featuring modern technology and tradit…

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Emotional and psychological resiliency w/ Lori Marino, AmCon Marketing Director 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

31:36

Ep #7 - Isolation can lead to depression, we know how that went back during the pandemic. What sets American Contingency apart from other organizations is our steadfast focus on community building, growth, and education so that we can all be our own first-responders. In this week's episode we welcome to the show, Lori Marino, the National Marketing…

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The 12 Categories of AmCon Preparedness 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

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Ep #6 - Today, we're going to be talking about 12 different categories of preparedness for natural and man-made disasters, and we've got one actionable tip for each of them. First up is communication. Let's be real, without communication, we'd all be screwed. So, our tip is to create a communication plan with your family and friends, and make sure …

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Training for preparedness w/ former DEA agent, Noell Bishop 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Ep #5 - During an emergency, people tend to be in survival mode when searching for food, water, and shelter. Are you trained and ready to handle yourself and loved ones when it's time to get yourselves to safety and security? In this episode Noell and I cover how knowing how to start a fire is essential to staying warm and cooking food when in surv…

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Strong communities form a strong country w/ Thom Rigsby 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

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Ep #4 - Are you taking action in your community to strengthen the values and be the force for good? Leadership starts with you and now is the time to take action. What you want to see this country be is up to you to make it become. In this episode we discuss starting small and growing your preparedness game step by step rather than seeing it as thi…

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Specialized preparation, confidence, and mindset w/ Thom Rigsby 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

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Ep #3 - When the weather goes sideways, civil unrest rises to a fury, or you have to get out fast for whatever reason - are you thinking ahead and planning for the kinds of situations you are likely to face? Building confidence despite the anxiety of those around you is going to pay dividends when everyone else is yelling, "the sky is falling." In …

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The origins of AmCon and the importance of planning 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

Ep #2 - Planning and preparedness is about putting yourself in a mental state so when a natural or man-made disaster comes barreling down on you the skills and training take over. Face uncertainty with confidence with a nationwide network of people just like yourself who are seeking the information they need to get ready before they have to be read…

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The Pilot 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

14:15

Ep #1 - Its time to get off the bench! Welcome to the American Contingency podcast. We are dedicated to informing, equipping, and training you so you are prepared to respond and recover from all kinds of natural and man-made emergencies. In this episode we will discuss why we are launching the podcast, what kinds of topics we will cover, and when i…

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American Contingency Episode 20 with Dustin Mascorro and Todd Nielsen 58:15

3+ y ago58:15

58:15

Dustin sits down with Todd Nielsen, CEO of Nielsen Training and Consulting. Todd has more than 25 years experience in Law Enforcement, firearms instruction and coaching. Check out Nielsen Training and Consulting at https://nielsentraining.com/ or check them out on IG @nielsentraining. Join us on Locals to get early episodes, bonus content and be pa…

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American Contingency Episode 19 with Kevin Estela and Amber 40:08

3+ y ago40:08

40:08

Kevin sits down with Amber (ms.amber.elle on IG) to discuss the differences between homeschooling and public schooling. Kevin was a former history teacher and shares his experiences dealing with rigid institutions. Amber explains her teaching styles and what works for her family.

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American Contingency Episode 17 with Mike Glover and Chris Wehner 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

41:49

Mike sits down with Chris Wehner (@screenwritersutopia on IG) to discuss his journey writing books and film, being a history teacher and what lessons he learned along the way.

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American Contingency Episode 14 with Dustin Mascorro and Kevin Estela 55:26

4y ago55:26

55:26

Dustin sits down with Kevin Estela (@Estelawilded on IG) former teacher, author and survival expert. They scratch the surface on the world of survival skills, how Kevin learned his skills and practical things everyone can carry to survive. Pocket Dump: Swiss Army knife Flashlight BIC lighter Handkerchief Cell Phone Book Recommendations: 101 Skills …

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Episode 13 with Mike Glover and Will Harbin 1:06:10

4y ago1:06:10

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Mike sits down with Will Harbin to discuss his journey through Silicon Valley and what his experience has been working across the tech industry. They discuss the social climate and what impact that has on all content creators and digital communities. Join us on Locals to get early episodes, bonus content and be part of the American Contingency comm…

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Episode 12 with Mike Glover and Siobhan Danger Darwish 1:11:35

4y ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Mike sits down with Siobhan Danger Darwish (@siobhan_danger on Locals @true_grit_hostler on IG) about growing up working on a family farm. She details her experience facing the social media mob and what learning opportunities she had along the way. Check out her documentary entitled "Know Your Farmer" on YouTube. Join us on Locals to get early epis…

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Episode 11 with Dustin Mascorro and JJ Greene 1:32:01

4y ago1:32:01

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Dustin sits down with one of the American Contingency Intel Analysts, JJ Greene. They discuss the evolution of our culture, a little bit about Bond and technological issues that arise in an advanced society. Join us on Locals to get early episodes, bonus content and be part of the American Contingency community : americancontingency.locals.com Join…

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