The Prepping
Academy.

August 25, 2026

Send us Fan Mail Is your personal information already on the dark web? In this episode, Forrest Garvin explains what the dark web is, how stolen email addresses, passwords, phone numbers, and personal information end up there, and what you can do to protect yourself. You'll learn how data breaches happen, warning signs that your information may have been exposed, and practical steps to improve your privacy and security. Forrest also shares how to check your own exposure using YourDigitalExposure.com . Use coupon code PRIVACYCK to receive your dark web exposure report and take the first step toward protecting your identity before criminals can take advantage of your information. Whether you're concerned about identity theft, online privacy, or cybersecurity, this episode will help you better understand your digital footprint and how to reduce your risk. FREE DARK WEB SEARCH: YourDigitalExposure.com . Use coupon code PRIVACYCK FREE WEBINAR: https://garvinacademy.com/webinar https://forrestgarvin.com/ Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

August 18, 2026

Send us Fan Mail What Threats to Communications Systems Should We Prep For? On this episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast, Grid Down Comms Up takes on a listener question. A PrepperNet member asked me, "What communications threats should we prep for?" I realized this was a great topic for a podcast. All of us like new gear. New prepping toys provide excitement and inspiration. New toys also bring a requirement for commitment to training and skills if they are going to be useful. New threats appear every day targeting our communications and utility infrastructure. We can spend thousands of dollars and years of time preparing for the black swan event that never comes. Meanwhile, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, cyber attacks, and physical attacks happen every day all over the world. Are you prepared to communicate with your loved ones, community, and team when the grid goes down? Do you have connections and a network to figure out what happens when the lights go out and the power goes off, or are you just another guy sitting in the dark wondering what just happened? https://www.youtube.com/@griddowncommsup Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

August 11, 2026

Send us Fan Mail The world is changing faster than ever, and the biggest risks aren't always the ones making headlines. In this episode, Forrest Garvin shares the five threats he's watching most closely right now and explains why every family should be paying attention. From economic uncertainty and cyber attacks to power grid vulnerabilities, natural disasters, and growing geopolitical tensions, you'll learn how these events could affect your daily life and what practical steps you can take to prepare. This isn't about fear—it's about becoming more prepared, more self-reliant, and more resilient. Forrest breaks down each threat in simple terms, discusses the warning signs to watch for, and shares realistic preparedness strategies that anyone can begin implementing today. Whether you're new to preparedness or have been prepping for years, this episode will help you prioritize your time, money, and resources so you're ready for whatever comes next. If you're interested in preparedness, emergency preparedness, survival, self-reliance, homesteading, food storage, emergency planning, and protecting your family, this episode is for you. https://forrestgarvin.com/ https://garvinacademy.com/ https://preppernet.com/ Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com