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 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

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