98% of You Won't Do Any of This! Shawn James Confronts Canadian Prepper

[@texashomegrowngirl9936]

My husband is disabled. We are both in our seventies. We made a decision to leave our homestate due to cost of living being way out of control a year and a half ago. We bought a small homestead in another state and I began gardening in Rangeland buckets. They were more cost effective than building beds with wood. I am in the process of collecting a water filtration system and have stockpiled medicines and other items we will need in the event of any catastrophic situation. Water catchment is next and we have enough defense to protect ourselves from unwanted intruders. If necessary we have enough room for all our grown kids and their families. Thank you Shawn for teaching me what I needed to do to become prepared. People have called me gullible, paranoid, stupid, and crazy for all the steps I have taken toward our self reliance. I call us prepared.

[@sallysailor5642]

I was called gullible, paranoid, crazy for warning against the 💉. . .. my sister didn’t call me for 2+ yrs because of this. It’s just incredible. Excess ⚰️ is quite alarming in both the UK and Denmark, etc. Do they wonder why? Do people see the connection? Nope.

[@southerngrits]

You are prepared my mom in her 70's is getting prepared. We have been preparing together . You never know what's gonna happen . Let them say what they want .

[@patriciatennery3021]

I’m 79 and my husband has passed. I have seen your site, Mr Prepper. I’m on a cane and can’t be a real Prepper after I fell a year ago. Life changed in an instant. I do have people I trust and people will assist me a little. I actually assist those older, lonelier, or as handicapped as I am or more. I planned ahead and moved from a very large city to a closet of a small town. It sure is a good thing I did. But at 79 yo, I need a job because no $.

[@mandrews1245]

@@patriciatennery3021-- My neighbour started preserving fruit, beets, veggies, etc. and would send out a notice to the area, stating the price. She quickly sold out. Another 2 couples got together and began making chicken, beef, and turkey pot pies. Individual/couple size. They were great when you didn't want to cook or needed a hot lunch. I used to order them 25 at a time and keep them in the freezer. Maybe you could earn money this way... or maybe you sew and could make grandchildren clothes??

[@mandrews1245]

Forgot my daughter in law sells Xmas cookies and Almond Bark and Dark Chocolate & caramel bars. She only does it at Christmas and now people start placing their orders months in advance. Chocolate and treats are so expensive at the store... She's about 40% cheaper but much better taste.

[@gailwatkins-o9b]

So glad to hear you FINALLY cover these topics. I'm 71 and a widow. I've moved out into a small town (less than 200 people spread over a wide county), I have infrastructures in place for my family . I have libraries, tools, and systems in place to insure that we survive. I may not have the physical ability, but I have the knowledge to guide the younger ones. Thank you so very very much because the normalcy bias is real!!

[@AldeanCooper]

Hi! I'm 78 and a prepper for over 35 years! I also moved to a little town. Been watching Nate and Shawn for a couple of years at least. So grateful for thier podcasts! Thing is, I have the necessary gear and a lot of years learning how to do many things but yeah now my health is beginning to fail. Yes we need people we can trust.

[@AeriolNicols]

Hi there, I’m a homesteader/prepper started in the city in my 50’s gardening, canning, smoking, preserving. Moved out to the bush 8 minutes from a town I’m 70 now. Still learning, thriving & surviving out here .

[@patriciatennery3021]

Guess you have noticed, Gail, that I am one with you.

[@truthseeker9688]

Good for you. I'm 71 also...and I keep searching for a small town, a small parcel of land where I can have a garden. I'm doing what I can with lots of pots!

[@quantumleap8888]

Your the exact type of person I hope to meet in my community. We are prepped in regards in the way you mention, but to have someone with your experience and readiness will, and should be. greatly appreciated. There must be a good reason the good Lord moved you to feel such need to prepare the way you have.

[@kan-zee]

*The Canadian Eastern Prepper meets the Canadian Western Prepper ....Outstanding Conversation* !! 😎👍🤩👍🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@skyval7926]

I have lived a good many years in south central Utah and my Mormon neighbor said that many families have survived injury/unemployment , etc. because of their belief in having a year's supply of everything needed for survival . It's such a sensible plan and they are really good at it .

[@Flowergurl2000]

Here to say I support you, Shawn. Your stewardship of properties you own is phenomenal. Your craftsmanship I saw with my grandfather, his sons and love the idea you give instruction by your videos how to prepare.

[@JDB61698]

Avoiding injury is the most important thing for self sufficiency

[@sway696]

And keeping your mind right.👍 I’ve been homeless, and even though I highly don’t recommend it,😂 one would be surprised how little they can survive with if they just keep pushing forward and pushing for better days. 20 years later I now own a home and a few vehicles and have a family but I take nothing for granted. And even though I’ve turned things around and thrived, part of me still desires to live a lot slower and simpler. Life has become such a commercial. Convincing us that we need all this junk that we don’t. Happiness is truly within. Even if that sounds cliche, it’s true.😂🤷‍♂️

[@nancypicchi9224]

HUH! Keeping the supplies in tact & ready for use. Clean water source, ETC…..

[@MizRuthie]

Amen to that!

[@jacobward7507]

And preparing for injury. Knowing first aid (take actual courses and get cerified) is vital as our healthcare system gets stretched thinner and thinner. There is so much you can do to prevent long term issues in those hours you have to wait for an ambulance or in the emergency room.

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@jacobward7507 If you can ask around EMS to be able to take an EMT 6-week course for no certification. I did and they let me. I have forgotten a lot but I know way more than first aid. When my wife was alive, one day she came in our house where I was and she had fallen and blood was streaming down her face. I asked her if she was scared and she said No, because she knew I knew what to do. And I did. I then called a local ER and told them what I did and asked if I needed to come in. The answer was "No!"

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

Shawn is a major influence of mine. Nothing but respect for what he's done and continues to do. Thank you for the direction.

[@nancycolbert2703]

The Canadian Prepper is sketchy. Sorry to see Shawn had linked up with him.

[@Chef-Farmer-Ninja]

​@@nancycolbert2703collaboration is important.

[@brucebrookshaw3401]

I loved the connection between these 2 guys. And that's why I watched this show. I met Canadian prepper first.. and I have loved his style and his speaking abilities. And for me to see these 2 great leaders and educators come together as friends.. makes me happy

[@Bailey463]

Oh been watching both of you for many years. Finally got two great Canadian KZbin personalities together.

[@nancycolbert2703]

Is the Canadian Prepper actually Canadian? Doubtful!

[@catalhuyuk7]

@@nancycolbert2703 Canadian Prepper is Canadian. If you listened to him he said where he is located. Are you sceptical? Yes, and that’s a good thing, but in this case it’s useless.

[@mikenieradko8877]

Yes he's Canadian from Saskatoon@@nancycolbert2703

[@Wrestlingwithoffgrid]

Loved this conversation. Thank you Shawn and Nate for covering these topics. This is exactly why we started our own channel- to document going from apartment living to full self reliance. You are a great source of information. 🙏🏻

[@Diane57429]

So many of us secretly think of all these aspects that you both clearly have brought out in the open. Everything that was discussed hit the nail on the head and touched my soul and I’m sure other’s as well. Yet, it is never really discussed in depth as good as I have seen here. We’re in our mid 70s and definitely realize the impact of what is going on in the world today. May God bless you both and may your friendship with one another continue to keep all of us connected with faith and strength.

[@petrovicmotors3775]

I support the direction you chose Shawn!!💫 You are a great craftsman!!Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@jazfarm5726]

Shawn, I am the high eastern plains of Colorado version of you. I have been Jeremiah Johnson and I am as self-reliant as I can be out here. Just so you know that not all of us are living vicariously through you. I am you. Have been for over 20 years. My new prepper challenge is how to live the life while getting old enough that the old crate sometimes rebels.

[@fgb3126]

And helping others too Jeremiah.

[@kelloggs7447]

Fear started my prepping journey almost 4 yrs ago. While others bought toilet paper I bought rice beans and water. I had no idea what I was doing but soon found prepping channels. For awhile I felt this relentless drive to gather food and water. Then after about a year I switched to thinking long term. Increase the veggie garden, save seeds, learn to pressure and water bath can food, dehydrate foods I have grown, start stocking medical supplies. Preparedness is a journey and it is work but it’s probably the most rewarding work I have ever done. If I feel worn out in one area of prepping I start something different, maybe printing off instructions for everything from soap making to bread making, maybe its reading up on treatment of medical emergencies. Wherever you are in life learning to be self reliant will give you a sense of accomplishment and it truly helps mitigate fear.

[@fgb3126]

LOL. Me too. And I'm no prepper. But when I saw the toilet paper thing I thought "Huh?". I also bought a few pounds of pinto beans and rice. You can live on that alone.

[@MichelleTech]

Count me as one of the women who became very interested in self reliance even before the pandemic. I don't have a cabin in the woods but I'm teaching my viewers what urban homesteading is all about, that we can be prepared even if if we live in town!

[@nancypicchi9224]

As Long as YOU can Afford the the property taxes & fees associated with ownership. At some point in time it will come upon you to give more.

[@ram1brn]

@@nancypicchi9224 lol you can also VOTE the fools out and reduce or even eliminate property taxes

[@JudyKruse]

​@@ram1brn things are to far progressed and we can't vote them all out at once.

[@helenkessler6012]

I live in tx. My taxes were 650. My insurance I negotiated to 1400.

[@oned6264]

Excellent podcast. I’m neither a preppier or a homesteader but certainly appreciate this information. You present it in a fashion that makes one think and arrive at their own decisions regarding preparedness. I’m trying to learn from your videos some of the preparedness skills you have that I can use at my age (82) and circumstance.

[@clk1717]

Thank you Shawn for doing this broadcast with Nate.....You are both bringing up facts that are going on, as you speak, that need to be prepared for, not to be ignored. I follow both of you and have followed you, Shawn, for a long time. I pray for both of you and your families to stay strong, be safe and continue to help us all learn what we must be able to do to be ready. Love and blessings in the name of Yahushua Messiah, shalom.

[@wadepg]

I love this talk. It`s so necessary. TY Shawn and CA Preppy.

[@eddiewalker7252]

"My Self Reliance" -- Quiet No More! Time is Short.... Sun Tzu -- The Art of War🇨🇳

[@chrissiedavey397]

I love both you channels. Two different prospectives with a common ground of being more self sufficient.

[@sandraburke1258]

fake or real, look at their background pictures--that's the real story.

[@sboutdoors5476]

So glad to see you together. My two favorite Canadians 😎

[@jilbertb]

Totally!

[@notsure1678]

Me 2.

[@sway696]

I think it’s cool when people reach out and take in others perspectives and have relevant conversations. I for one appreciate that Shawn is taking the time to reach out and be social and pull important information from everyone and everywhere he can. And in turn we learn off it as well. When you see the world pulling back from our “promise to pay “ concept and start to question if we can even pay for our own reckless spending you gotta kinda see what could be possible. And it’s a lot different from what we are living now. You don’t have to go full doom and gloom but at least pay attention to the climate of current events and keep your finger on the pulse.😂🤷‍♂️

[@desitterspace2127]

Have to add Jordan Peterson into the group!

[@jimmysmith-qt6dm]

Is better to be a Warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war

[@jimmysmith-qt6dm]

canada b c

[@estaisadore6188]

😊👍🙏

[@dirtyburger7528]

What about a warrior in the bedroom?

[@spirithawk2418]

That's where ladies EXPECT us to be even more ​@@dirtyburger7528

[@RyanGr33n]

…yes somehow farmers always outlast hunter/gatherers… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@janicefuller8676]

I so enjoyed this podcast! I am a faithful follower of your sustainable life videos, but this was worth the wait! In my 70s, female, and living on 4 acres near a small town, I try to remain as self sustainable as possible. I still rely on local power utilities, but have well water and grow a great deal of the fresh veggies we eat, freeze, can and dehydrate. May God bless you and your family in this endeavor to keep us educated, informed and empowered!

[@kellycristina9605]

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[@PatrickThreewit]

If the grid goes down, you probably won't be freezing or canning or gardening unless there won't be any mean hungry people in your area. I'm 78 and am on the grid, but I get my water off my roof, heat with wood that I cut, am 5 driving hours from the nearest interstate , two hours from the nearest Walmart, and 15 minutes from a town of 700, on 11 acres. Waste disposal will be a real problem and infection which is real easy to get in a strenuous situation.

[@guppy2129]

Excellent podcast Shawn! I'm so glad to hear all thoughts & awareness on this, as the world is changing quickly!! Thank you both!

[@northernoffgridfringe6540]

I can honestly say that watching you and CP starting back in early 2019, was what finally prompted us to sell in the city and move off grid to northwestern Ontario and set up our self reliant homestead in the summer of 2020. We had been thinking and planning for a few years. We have used your tutelage and experiences every day along the way. Thank you kindly, love to see you together here.

[@boonedog1457]

Well done gentlemen. In addition to a great, logical conversation, what I enjoyed was the fact that no one tried to trump or outdo the other. No I'm tougher and more prepared than anyone conversation. You need to do this on a frequent basis. One of the best I've listened to. You are both level headed and could lead a 2024 Prepardness Conference. There is a real market for what you have to share. If you need speakers, I would participate for no speakers fee. I would just need airfare, lodging and meals. Seriously, you both have a great chemistry. Round table discussions are important.

[@joancantu1000]

You mentioned that you were uneasy about losing your clients.. I'm new, I found you on Beyond Mystic, and the truth is huge, regardless of anything, because in the end, they are all going to hear it. Appreciate your honesty.

[@JohnVos-rm9gc]

3 minutes air, 3 days without water, 30 days with out food. lost in wilderness, #1-keep sound mind, build shelter, fire, water. Great to hear both of you together. Have faith, have peace.

[@eddiewalker7252]

Power, Love, and a Sound Mind. Welcome to the New Hong Kong of America!

[@truenorthstrongfree8566]

2 Timothy 1 : 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and of a sound mind. @@eddiewalker7252

[@timdusterhoft723]

Myself and my family appreciate all of you for the Truth. I would like to be around for a bit longer. Busy Trucking all the time. Thanks Tim. North Dakota.

[@susanodette7896]

Fantastic conversation! I saw your interview first on Canadian Prepper channel, and am so glad I found you! You gentlemen articulated everything I have been feeling but couldn't express clearly, thank you! This was just the encouragement I needed to help me stay the course ... Something every day with a 10 year plan in mind

[@martinleepgg]

Thanks, guys, for such a wide range discussion. That is so pertinent for today, especially with what's going on right now. Hopefully, many will be spurred into action, perhaps now with clarity of thoughts. Bravo, from NZ.

[@dragonofhatefulretribution9041]

I’ve been a fan of both these guys for a while now-essential voices and a well-needed audience cross-pollination👌🏻🔥🙌🏻

[@jannepaulsen9250]

So fun to see you together. I have been following you both for years now ☺

[@dianewalker9154]

We frequently see folks being evacuated due to natural disasters. Good to have your plan and know what you are taking with you at a moments notice. We also see massive power grid outages, or boil water orders, etc. It is prudent and wise to at least be prepared for an extended emergency situation, whether that is hunkering down or leaving the area or both.

[@kellyclarke6715]

Just checked out Nate's content -- "moderate" is not the adjective I'd choose to describe it. As part of that female audience you mentioned, I find Shawn's approach so much more inspiring and motivating. Watching Shawn's channel has helped me become prepared to bug out of my urban home, and has informed the development of my bug-out property. He motivates me to act without giving me a panic attack. Thanks Shawn for your calm mentorship.

[@saraw112]

I’m new to this… please excuse my ignorance… can you describe what scenario(s) would cause the need to “bug out” from an urban dwelling? Thanks

[@kellyclarke6715]

Hi Sarah. Any number of things could make me want to leave the city in a hurry -- weather catastrophes, political and economic instability, mass demonstrations/occupations, food shortages. Many of these situations are just safer and easier to deal with in a remote environment.

[@marjorielang6019]

Nate is a moderate politically speaking. It doesn’t mean he’s low-key, it means he’s neither right wing or left wing.

[@MichihiroHonda]

Nate makes a fortune from pumping out the doom porn on a daily basis and scaring the crap out of people. That's his business model.

[@TheNicestAssholeYouWillNvrMeet]

Problem is ​@@kellyclarke6715 if you haven't left already, there will be no bugging out when SHTF locally. All travel will be cut off. And if you don't have a bug Out location already stocked with supplies, you won't last long anyways. I left society to Self destruct years ago, I'm on the outside looking in and time is up. It's do or die now, get PROACTIVE or suffer forevermore.

[@msmtnsunny958]

Thank you Shawn for doing this interview. I'm sure there is many out there like me that know what your saying is our reality and what's to come, but we're also overwhelmed and a little scared to be honest. I have an off grid cabin, also a place with a natural spring. In many ways I'm a few steps up from most, but as a older woman, it's the steps I still need to make that are worrisome. The hard times are creeping up, at some point, all will realize their not prepared, I hope I'm not one of them. Keep sharing, thank you.

[@deborahmcsweeney3349]

Such a good talk. As a person who has tried to be sustainable for over 17 years, you need community. You can not do it all. Just too much! But I think we have to also remember that people have survived for tens of thousands of years without all our gadgets and easy life. So many things falling apart. Just the weather and Earth issues are huge! It will happen and the lesson is we can not stop it. Don't be scared be prepared! Lol

[@pascalsavin8605]

WOW it is so cool to see you both on a podcast ,looking for more of this PEACE TO ALL

[@estaisadore6188]

Thank you for the wealth of knowledge. Great to have the both of you sharing. GOD BLESS.

[@AldeanCooper]

Thanks to both of you. Been following for a couple of years. I'm 78 and a prepper for over 35 years! Now that I'm old, while I have the gear, the training and knowledge (farm girl), food preps etc, I have to concentrate on shelter in place because bugging out, tho we're prepared to, for Jim and me would be rough indeed! Also I'm an old 60s radical who came to Jesus in a radical way in 1972. Been studying the Bible and movements and prophecy and politics and Israel and so forth... I do know what time it is. 😊 Keep up the good work!

[@PatrickThreewit]

I'm also 78 and a widower and a bit more of a survivalist for some 40 years. My only concern physically is that I'm on a blood thinner and Medicare doesn't pay for amounts of meds to stock up on. I might make it a year. I don't follow Jesus mainly because I have been studying the Bible a lot. I am concerned about the rise of Christian nationalism and a possible civil war. Most people won't last very long if the grid goes down. I live in the northern Rockies and game might last a few weeks. I will shelter in place. If bad guys wanted to take your supplies, how could you stop them? Several years ago, my neighbor and I talked about this problem and there is a fair solution but it gets harder the older one gets.

[@patriciatennery3021]

@@PatrickThreewit I think us mature (not older -I’m 79) just always think ahead. I have all my old camping gear in the garage and all my canned goods and dehydrated food at the ready. And my appetite is not huge either.

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@patriciatennery3021 If the grid went town and it easily could, few people will be gardening. They might be camping at their home but they won't be trying to survive in the back country. I'm fortunate to be living in a good place, but even then it is very easy to have accidents and get infection and what about waste disposal? And if someone wanted to break into your home while you are there, could you keep them from breaking in. I would have a lot of trouble and I think most people would. And, this coming big election could change things a lot.

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@patriciatennery3021 Do you live east of the Mississippi or west or do you live in Canada?

[@patriciatennery3021]

@@PatrickThreewit Illinois, USA. Moved here from Houston, Texas.

[@bilwatson5463]

What a great episode. Thank you for the information, sincerity and urgency of all these matters. We are facing massive changes over the next 6 years. It's sad how so many sheepishly turn a blind eye to the undeniable impact these events will have on our way of life.

[@karlmorte5846]

was discussing basic preps with a coworker and she said she had depleted her food preps while she was out of work for health issues and was feeling down, so I told her" well those preps were good to have then as they kept you fed in a bad time", Her smile came back as she said" I hadn't thought about the fact that hard times might have been something I would be prepping for". We should be prepping for life whatever may come

[@wudzen]

Thank you both for your willingness to share with us.

[@daveyconcrete9801]

I grew up in rural Maine, Summer time was preparing for winter, food and firewood. Never thought about it as prepping.

[@danielgeorge-j8i]

I lived this way my entire life in rural NS as well

[@asc81821able]

Awesome interview. I actually started watching Shawn’s Chanel when he first started his original cabin. I found Canadian prepped about 4 hrs ago.

[@kriscarpenter6583]

shawn is living my dream life, been following his channels and watch almost every vid on the cabin builds. i want his lifestyle as im from the north where we live off the land and he brings it home for me. so much talent

[@christophera712]

This was excellent. As soon as I saw you were with Canadian Prepper I knew it was going to be good. Shame we all have to tread carefully as to not trigger the super-sensitive, but you nailed some critical issues and basic steps I think are necessary to achieve a peace through preparation. Very well done, guys.

[@tylergoodwin304]

I legit have wanted to see this Colab for a while now!!! Really surprised and happy!

[@sway696]

I thought it was pretty cool as well.

[@mikerattee56]

Nate's video told me about you. What a treasure trove of info. SO glad I found you fellow Ontarion!

[@robstone9628]

Watching you since before you build your first cabin, it is very sad seeing you go down this path. I personally think you have PTSD from the financial crisis, but you don't strike me as someone who would ever consider therapy. Wishing you the best your videos always helped me when I was down.

[@jilbertb]

You've obviously never have been down that path, I have, with a young child to take care of. You learn from experience....

[@maxvanderspurt2313]

Its smart what's coming has never happened before he sees reality knows the direction everything is going what is destined and is not afraid of it unlike most that are weak and don't want to think of it sit back and do nothing (hide from reality)

[@dirtyburger7528]

Just like those who got caught up in the 1980/90s recession they are experienced and wise.

[@dirtyburger7528]

@user-tb5ns7hc5i you mean he owns his own business and makes a living? 🤣 you libs love saying "grift". Just a couple years ago your buzzword was "gaslighting" remember? LOL! Good npc.

[@debbiec.1564]

You could use Texas as an example of the grid going down. It did go down here in 2020-21 in December. Multiple people died from either freezing or trying to get warm they died from carbon dioxide. It was horrible Personally, after Hurricane Ike, we went two weeks with no electricity and 10 days without running water, in September, one of our hottest months. We managed well because we were prepared. We had water, we cooked outside, etc. Being prepared is the key!

[@PreparedOverlander]

They died because they tried to go about life as usual. They had no idea about moving the entire family to a single room, or putting up a small tent in the living room. Warming a small area is easier than trying to stay warm in an entire house. I made a video using a tent in my basement, a single candle with a clay pot over it. The temp went up about 15 degrees in a matter of an hour, and that was without people being in it.

[@danielleterry2331]

Watching my family in Houston go with no power in that freeze I only lost power 4 hrs not a week but I got a woodstove and harped on family to get one, only 1 brother followed my steps and got one but the rest who froze their tails off didn’t do diddly 🤷‍♀️ what is up with that?

[@helenkessler6012]

59 died. It was unnecessary you people need to check on your neighbors so maybe your neighbor might check on you. We never lost power thru the freeze. Did loose 1 outdoor faucet of the 5 we had. Invited all into our home but Noone came.

[@debbiec.1564]

Actually, 246 people died during that time. They were trying to get warm. Many in their cars, some in their cars in the garages. All kinds of different things. People were just trying to get warm. They lived in apartments, rental homes, etc. It was terrible.

[@danielleterry2331]

@@debbiec.1564 wow didn’t know that many last I heard it was 69 but I don’t watch news, hope they got our grid here in Texas fixed since winters just keep getting worse

[@mirkopg69]

Im subscribed to a few YT channels, this time i finally see shawn and Nate together. Very useful 👌 👍

[@John-Adams-Can]

My wife and I have watched both of you almost since your starts so it was very interesting to watch this podcast. Regarding Shawns biggest fear being a tyrannical govt, you need to study law, legal statutes and its history going back thousands of years. The govt amd every other corporation has to follow common law, maritime law/merchant law, trust law. Read the Canadian acts, learn the hidden language in it. It was my biggest fear but once you know what is really happening, you can very easily put the govt on notice or simply sue them for a remedy.

[@Margarite-ls9yw]

Takes grit and I know because I’ve done it. It is possible if you know how to avoid all the pitfalls the government puts in your path.

[@gunner9.069]

Laws were put in place by men and therefore can become obsolete by men.

[@timbriand2426]

Went two weeks without electricity. Survived just fine. A good learning experience

[@mscharylee]

Thank you both. God bless and keep you safe.

[@charlielamb4606]

Mr. James, very nice studio setup. Almost looks like your cabin. Good conversation.

[@KaeBraley]

Two channels I watch the most, was reassuring ( if I can say that), to hear that both Shawn and Nate are on the same page. Like Shawn said, the data is there...and it is. It is hard to absorb the info out there, a lot of change is coming.

[@davehedrick8629]

Great Pod Cast. Thanks to both of you for sharing knowledge and perspectives

[@prinsillustrations6020]

Very insightful. Love hearing you talk a bit more about your way of life within the current state of events. And I feel that Nate helped with drawing you out a bit more. And yes your a full blown prepper. Keep up the good work. Thanks Shawn.

[@PaulCapello]

They both seem so joyless and empty. Not a smile, nor talk of thriving emotionally and spiritually.

[@dsop66]

What an awesome conversation. It sure makes you think about what’s coming down the pipe

[@derekk2708]

I think that the word 'Agency' and even words like 'Fun' and 'Satisfaction' .. would sell the message more than the .. fear / reality stuff. The reality is there .. but there are other aspects to learning the life skills of past generations. If it's done out of fear .. and the the 'Big Event' never happens .. that's a loss. But, If it is done for the satisfaction of some Autonomy and Traditional Skills Acquirement .. it is not really even relevant if the big bad event ever occurs .. but it it does - You're Ready! ; )

[@royramey5659]

Really interesting, i never heard of Nate before and will be tuning into his program. Great show Shawn.

[@MichihiroHonda]

Every single day he'll tell you that WW3, nuclear Armageddon etc are imminent. Scaring the crap out of people is his business model. Sure it's good to be prepared but he doesn't offer much value. "The world is ending, buy my sh1t".

[@kenmccrady1228]

I think I found Nate AFTER you, Shawn. My Self Reliance has been such a soul calming adventure. The things that are done on that channel and your Shawn James channel are amazing and relaxing at the same time. Canadian Prepper (Nate) has my interests in the equipment and use of prepping items and miscellaneous things. Nate has quite the sense of humor when it comes to SHTF. I’m subscribed to all three channels and love ‘em! 😊

[@karenrouth2056]

Excellent podcast both of you… I have followed Shawn for many years, but wonderful to have an introduction to Nate, I’m off to watch the next part of this podcast on his site now! I am already doing a lot but you are a great inspiration… my mind is now racing with more ideas! Thank you from southern rural italy!

[@dannykobra]

Great video!! I have personal dealings with Nate in the past that were incredibly disappointing however he carried himself well here where we all deserve an opportunity to grow and become better people. I hope Nate carries himself to the plate as the character he has represented in this video. All in all I’m loving this approach to your podcast!

[@maxvanderspurt2313]

Great interview be prepared for everything the writing is on the wall has been for a long time best to never run from and reject or ignore the truth no matter how grim it may be embrace it face it and be ready thats all

[@ryanwight8476]

This was an absolutely fantastic, logical conversation between 2 dudes who know whats up!

[@sciwolf359]

Shawn and Canadian prepper, thank you for this podcast on this topic. It made me look at things in so many ways. You both discussed this topic in such a sensible way and in such a respectful non confrontational way that was wonderful. Politicians, families, and people, in the past, sit down together and would have discussions like this on all topics without all the drama and disrespect when someone thinks differently or disagrees with you and wouldn’t try to force their way on you. They respected people were different ( yes I said that word people today don’t like) and they aren’t always going to agree with you and if they listened with open minds they might Learn some new things. I subscribed to canidian prepper and I’m definitely going to watch his videos and continue watching yours Shawn. I’m 77 and live with my son and watch you under his channel. I’m so happy you get to live your life and within our circumstances doing what we can. I wish only good things come your way this new year the days continue to be kind to you both and there’s lots of joy along the way. Miss mimi

[@cyclelops]

I am a prepper and have been for longer than Canadian Prepper has been on the planet. I do watch both of these channels. Honestly I enjoy Shawn James because he doesn't burden me with crappy biased political analysis like CP does. In terms of being a strong man, I am a 5'2" female and I do a huge portion of the work on our small homestead, I researched all the gear we bought, including defense. I have canned hundreds of jars of food much of it we have grown, staked tons of firewood and taken care of chickens, (albeit hubby has done the feeding and coop cleaning lately). Hubby is not into preparedness much but he doesn't gripe about what I do (usually.) We are both older now, but we prep for our large family because I know all those urban adult kids will be flocking to my rural homestead when SHTF. BTW in the US, we were not forced to stay in our homes during the pandemic. We were allowed to spread it all over with no regard for the elderly, those with cancer, and those who were immunocompromised.

[@alfredmisterka5880]

I have been preparing for about 3years and I am still preparing that's like fire wood you never have to much fire wood God bless you to too thanks for the information

[@Zuzana1fan]

Shawn, loving this format. You are going to help people more than you know with these conversations.

[@hardanheavy]

To me, prepping is a fantasy. If the world crashes, those living this dream of living agriculturally independantly may last a few days longer, but they would be just as doomed. At the very ideal best, they might survive on the edge of subsistance for a few years. If society dies, we all die. What I mainly don't subscribe to in this convo, is the suggestion that society is a house of cards that can and is about to come down any time now because someone somewhere sneezes the wrong way. Humanity has long proven to be resilient. Solutions will come because people are creating them, as a a society.

[@victorygarden556]

You might think so, but there are examples in other countries of what you predict and it goes differently everywhere due to a number of circumstances. Look at South American countries, or South African suidlanders especially. Suidlanders are a fantastic example of doomsday prepping not being only for doomsday, but also for political issues that are a part of fifth generational war. Your concept of warfare is outdated. Update it with the concept of fifth generational warfare and you will see how most preppers that are serious conceptualize the coming problems. Fifth gen war is “sub warfare, but far far more than regular competition”. My food preps are for doomsday but function as an everyday emergency fund that lightens the load on my financial emergency fund. The ammo I use is stockpiled above my normal peacetime amount, but not by much.

[@hilarywhite2953]

This was very helpful, especially the parts where we talk about what people can realistically do to improve their situations if they're not ready to/capable of buying land and building a house in the woods. Build community and mutual self-reliance is the best advice I've heard in years. Start small, involve trustworthy, like-minded people near you. Develop financial security, even if on a small scale. get out of debt. And get out of the city.

[@17madracki17]

I used to like watching you build years ago before covid and all this. If the day comes itll be alot of fun until its over. No point prepping for the unknown if it takes away from daily fun and enjoyment.

[@susanchamblee1190]

Love both of your channels. Both are very informative and inspiring. Thank you. I've been prepping for 5 years now and still don't believe I am done. Lots of projects still working on. I have been able to get through unemployment, hurricane weather and winter ice storms all with ezz. 😅 Also able to help others. So keep prepping and learning.

[@scottloughnan1358]

very interesting and i just retired and are starting down this road inspired by you Shawn i just purchased chainsaw mill i do have off grid and on grid cabin on the property we just installed 2 greenhouses in the garden i am revamping my u tube channel to reflect how a pensioner can thrive in retirement on less income than you used to make . thanks again Shawn...

[@battleready6700]

Thanks for sharing your experience and insight and also your knowledge

[@joyfullrecipesjoyfullrecip6009]

Thank you Shawn & Nate for this interesting conversation & sharing. I've appreciated your points of view & experiences. There is for sure a massive change unfolding on this planet. We are too much and the most of us are unaware of what is going on. Different levels of embodied Souls..."Estote Parati"..... I suppose you know what it means....Life can often be unpredictable. It's up to us to be present and in the Life flow to understand the subtle messages that are addressed to us. Animals and Plants know easily than us how to manage that. That's why as Shawn says, to come back to Nature is so important. I made this choice decades ago, and I'm so blessed even if is not easy to be self reliant and prepped. But it's so full of freedom. Grazie from Italy!

[@kylekruger4500]

Good chat fella's. Like minded people. Always interesting to hear others input and the varay of skills that can be shared. Tip my hat to both of you

[@bobr2959]

We have to educate people to get through what's coming up. Being prepared kills the fear. This is what's being said and focused on now. It's for humanities sake . Your own life and your loved ones and even community.

[@suzieleach6036]

Nate also interviews very insightful guests.

[@Truthornothing891]

I'm a woman 67 yo, living in a small town. Started to prep in 2019 and my best bet is shelter in place. I have covered most categories of prepping, water and food for months, medication, light, heat, food, sanitation, security. I hope I won't need it, but prepare as can be. Dont rely on hunting and fishing; once millions of people get hungry, there won't be a bird left in no time.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I have been a woods tramper lady my entire life. Now at 73, I live in a studio apt...in a city. I prep. Rolling suitcase for a head to the woods event. Small backpack for urban bug out. Wool blankets for bug in. Gallons of water under the sink. Two weeks of canned food in the back of the pantry. Separate bug out bag with three days of food. And a lifetime of knowledge and experience! ...most importantly.

[@PatrickThreewit]

Remember that if you head for the woods, there will be thousands of others doing the same thing.

[@jimfairbrother1687]

Im from the UK and i suppose Ive been a prepper for years without realising it! I think its a sensible way to live. Im 38 now and ive wanted to be self reliant and off the grid since i was around 17. I will be buying land in a different country in the next 10 years or so and making a start on our homestead. Thanks for being an inspiration Shawn 👍🏻

[@irhusker6569]

Just started listening but THANK YOU for this topic!!

[@fasstimes9122]

The past years. You have lite a fire in my life. Although i love the the therapy of your videos. I watch, learn research and relay.

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

This is so cool! I love watching both of you!

[@hbrunet72]

I love watching your videos, on both channels. I got into watching Nate when my brother introduced him to me (by way of KZbin) … your videos and what you do on your properties has always interested us, because of how local you are to us. (When I say “us” I mean my husband and myself - you and your wife are just a couple years ahead of us - so following your journey has made sense to us) Thanks for another interesting podcast.

[@AUNTFRED]

I've made the move to the mountains largely because of watching you. I have prepped canned goods and other things because i used to live in the "city", but now i live on land that is mostly trees, and it also has a pond. The nearest city isn't exactly far, but i am in the country now, because of you. This will be my first year of trying to grow enough food for a year this spring and summer.

[@PatrickThreewit]

Be sure to store dry foods because if the grid goes down for any real length of time, you probably won't want to garden. I have the room, a fenced in area, the seed, the knowledge, and the needed equipment to garden but I won't garden if the grid is down in a WROL situation.

[@AUNTFRED]

@@PatrickThreewit , I'm sorry, what is WROL?

[@PatrickThreewit]

@@AUNTFRED American gun and equipment reviewer Nut n Fancy used that a lot. "Without Rule of Law"

[@AUNTFRED]

@user-sk7zc1fc5u thank you for clarifying.

[@maureenparran8918]

Thank you for a very interesting and informative video.

[@RiceaRoni354]

I got over Canadian Prepper a while ago. He’s all about the money and hype. Used to really like him but very suspicious.

[@mandrews1245]

But I bet you still tune in to find out what is happening in the world, because mainstream media is silent or actually misrepresents all the interest, CPI, $$ information.

[@kborak]

It was fun watching you build stuff over the years. I'll be seeing you now. Have fun with Canadian DoomandAdvertise

[@Angie-p6m]

Very Very informative. I watch your videos and know the truth in what you speak of and what you all discussed here. Keep up the great work.

[@taylorsessions4143]

I've always thought that the Canadian Prepper looks like a Canadian Vin Diesel!

[@CelestialRealm-uq7vu]

Harsh reality here. I appreciate this info!! 🙏 for us all

[@emilybequette9872]

Very nice to see both of you discuss the way its gonna be in future I have been watching or listening to few people past 40 years also been preparing for dry goods and medicine s even tho some people don't believe but it is happening now last time when everyone go sick around here who had all stuff was me helping other family members so I keep doing my best because my father also had told me about 1942 was very hard time with food back then now he is 92 years old

[@sway696]

This was an interesting video to me. Because Shawn is such a more calm low key approach as Nate obviously is more flamboyant and into the speculative aspect of what is going on in the world. Nate can speculate like no other 😂 but I like the fact that people who might be slightly different can still collaborate and share opinions and talk about things like we used to. And I think everyone is taking a little bit more of a preparation approach to things due to uncertainty. I think everyone is different but we can still learn from others who have different perspectives and approaches to things. Some people may have negative opinions about it but they should really chill out a bit and realize there only opinions. And we all have different ones. My opinion Nate is more into the business of preparedness and Shawn is more of interested on the sustainability of preparedness. But this was a cool video and conversation either way. I enjoy both channels for different reasons. And maybe I’m not as all in and dramatic as someone like Nate, I still appreciate the time he puts into getting his information. And even if I don’t agree with his take all the time I not naive enough to not at least listen and acknowledge why his opinions could be valid. Glad you two got together for this conversation. And appreciate all the time you both put into your craft and channels. Honestly I think you both bring great value and information when it comes to the common sense of what you need to keep on keeping on.

[@larsickenroth7169]

On point Shawn, as always. Very clear set of relevant questions and topics. Which made it a bit of a stark contrast with the other party, who seemingly wasn't in a conversation, but a live brainstorm with himself. Might just be my taste, but I found it a bit insulting towards you. Much compliments for getting things right back on track after each answer!

[@startpage717]

Wow! Shawn, I'm so proud of you! (and your skin is beautiful too) Keep Growing!

[@Grzesiek.Bernas]

I'm watching to be more prepared from the beginning 🙂 greetings from Poland 💪

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

I discovered the Canadian Prepper in the early days of COVID. I'm still living a good life, I'm employed, there has been no EMP, no extensive rioting, the store shelves are full, gas is $2.76 per gallon, I take the subway, and we're doing okay. Be a good person, leave others alone and prepare for everyday not the end times.

[@jilbertb]

My state has lots of riots, once a year or so, scares the crap outta ya when they're 5 miles away, burning the city down and completely emptying a large Target store. Lived in Detroit in 1967. Saw tanks going down the main road as we sat on the roof with garden hoses. You learn from experience.

[@andiepasdedeux6576]

It's almost as though he's selling fear to shift some of the crap he sells online.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@jilbertb Yup, I remember the Newark riots of 1967 and the National Guard tanks, after a black cab driver was beaten by cops. And, then 30 years later, the LA riots after Rodney King was beaten by cops. And, then 25 years later, the BLM protests because George Floyd was killed by a cop. What have I learned over these many years? Most cops are good, a few are bad. Civil riots are infrequent and most of us do not experience them at all. I'm sorry you live in a State that has "lots of riots, once a year or so."

[@bmrz38]

@@andiepasdedeux6576are the prices out of reach for you bro?

[@sway696]

@@andiepasdedeux6576a lot of people say that but regardless you can still pull valuable information from his channel if you don’t let that stuff bother you. He also speculates like the best of them on military strategy and stuff he might not have the best knowledge on. But he does a lot of research and follows a lot of news up to the minute. So if you can get past the fantastic drama of it you can still pull a lot from the things he reports on. But I get it, it’s not for everyone. I just like to see what he’s following and what he finds more than his take on it. Dude still puts in a lot of work to follow everything he does. I’m trying to watch as many different perspectives as I can and make up my own mind.