The Kershner Files Podcast

As of August 14, 2023, the episodes previously termed as The Lightning Round (Preparedness Show) are now exclusively part of a new show titled “The Kershner Files.” Existing preparedness shows under the Lightning Round banner will NOT be re-branded. Please review the respective ‘Archive’ pages for these older episodes and for archived episodes of The Kershner Files.

Note: All podcasts are USUALLY on hiatus during the summer and holiday weeks.

October 2024 (Episodes 50 - 54)

Episode 50 - October 1, 2024 - In Episode 50 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses his adventures in reloading from the weekend. After the standard updates, Dave implores his listeners to get fuel NOW! The longshoremen strike is gonna hurt everyone. In the lead up to that topic though, Dave covers numerous topics highlighting the variety of means that the government and elites are trying to kill us all in search of the best way to reduce the population. He closes the show by reviewing an article associated with surviving martial law. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep50 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 51 - October 9, 2024 - In Episode 51 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and natural disaster preparedness planning. After the standard updates, Dave reviews some info about freeze dryers at Costco and also references John Jeffers show for AR-15 spare parts. He closes the shows by discussing plate carriers and chest rigs along with financial preparedness. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep51 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 52 - October 16, 2024 - In Episode 52 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses Lehman’s and their cook stoves along with the Modern Homesteading Conference in Idaho 2025. After the updates, Dave discusses caching, inflation, and driveway alarms. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep52 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 53 - October 23, 2024 - In Episode 53 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses Seeds for Survival LLC and their retirement sale. After the usual updates, Dave starts the show by reviewing the basic math for calories and number of servings. This conversation quickly shifted to spreadsheets, methods for long term storage, and assorted skills. After that, he discusses an intel leak and those ramifications as it pertains to the Middle East and the potential for WWIII. Dave closes the show by reviewing skills needed after any potential collapse. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep53 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 54 - October 30, 2024 - In Episode 54 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. Before that though, he discusses an email from Trucker Steve and an article from Ammo Squared regarding sight pictures and run and gun events. After the usual updates, Dave starts the show by discussing the latest happenings in the election and the lefts  continued efforts to steal the Presidency. If they’re successful we’ll likely see the start of CWII and/or WWIII. Dave manages to insert some ‘good news’ with the return of 2019 pricing for Thanksgiving. He closes the show by discussing the effects of EMPs and how long we can expect the loss of electricity. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep54 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

November 2024 (Episodes 55 - 57)

Episode 55 - November 6, 2024 - In Episode 55 of The Kershner Files, Dave celebrates the election results and the overwhelming feeling that we are shifting away from the imminent beginning of the second Civil War and possibly even WWIII. Somewhere in the middle of all that reverie he manages to still provide the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After all that election talk Dave closes the show by reviewing an article regarding the concealment of gear and supplies so they aren’t confiscated. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep55 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 56 - November 13, 2024 - In Episode 56 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. He discusses two products in Garnuu Organic Tampons and Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Eco Sheets. From there he dives into Trumps Cabinet picks and the still lingering threat of an economic collapse. Dave e takes a few minutes to discuss ATF Form 4 before he closes the show discussing the avoidance of civil unrest situations and observing your neighbors for critical intel. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep56 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 57 - November 20, 2024 - In Episode 57 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun sows. Before getting to the gun shows though, he pauses the Survival Realty update to provide some specificity regarding his comments on Dem migration out of blue state hell holes. That really fouled his mood but good. After all of the updates and the mini rant, Dave takes a look at Biden’s authorization to use long range missiles by Ukraine against Russia. He closes the show by reviewing some basic wood stove and fireplace maintenance. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep57 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

December 2024 (Episodes 58 - ??)

Episode 58 - December 4, 2024 - In Episode 58 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. For some reason  there were a LOT of updates this week. After all of the updates, Dave discusses an article that explores ways for you to develop the mental toughness needed to survive a SHTF style event. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep58 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 59 - December 11, 2024 - In Episode 59 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that brief run down, he runs through a few topics related to America disregarding BLM calls for violence, TSA/Government surveillance, the food industry and kids shot schedule (aka MAHA movement). Dave then changes course and reviews potential foreign ownership of land and industry in the Nippon Steel deal and the meat packing industry. The meat industry topic carries forward into another segment about the new Bovaer ingredient that is going to sterilize men who consume said beef. Dave closes the shows by reviewing Iowa politics. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep59 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

Episode 60 - December 18, 2024 - In Episode 60 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that brief run down, he runs through a few topics related to pre work needed for seeds in hydroponic greenhouses. Dave added a number of videos into the show notes for listening viewing. He then spends a fair amount of time discussing the ramifications of the Potato’s open border and closes the show reviewing an article regarding food items that should be fed to livestock. Articles/topics discussed:

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Ep60 Video: CRN -or- Rumble