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.

April 2025 (Episodes 73 - 76)

Episode 73 - April 2, 2025 - In Episode 73 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After that, Dave reveals his grand new venture in Two Rivers Outfitter and provides a long-term food storage demo using some of the products contained in the ‘Food- Storage’ collection from the new Two River Outfitter website. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore

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Episode 74 - April 10, 2025 - In Episode 74 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Prior to that, Dave updates listeners regarding changes and feedback for the Two Rivers Outfitter website and some general preparedness news regarding the latest jab statistics, chem trail bans in 25 states, and drilling permit proceeds. After all of these updates, Dave re-visits the roundtable discussion topic of a ‘soft’ civil war. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 75 - April 23, 2025 - In Episode 75 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. Prior to that, Dave updates listeners regarding changes and feedback for the Two Rivers Outfitter website. WE NOW HAVE 22 COLLECTIONS!! After all of these updates, Dave continues the roundtable discussion by taking a look at the possible triggers or tipping points that would push us from a ‘soft’ to an ‘actual’ Civil War. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 76 - April 30, 2025 - In Episode 76 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we go on a winding journey through several topics related to spring projects before Dave closes the show with the serious topic of some impossible, often heartbreaking, decisions we’re all going to have to make.

 Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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May 2025 (Episodes 77 - 79)

Episode 77 - May 7, 2025 - In Episode 77 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we go on a winding journey through several current event topics related to reasons to NOT be resting on your laurels. After that, Dave reviews his trip to Florida and how it informed his ill conceived notions pertaining to communal living (aka doubling up). Dave closes the show discussing communication frequencies. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 78 - May 21, 2025 - In Episode 78 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. After all of that, we discuss the latest updates to the davidjkershner.com website with the new HAM 101 page (under the Resources menu). Dave also spends some time discussing long term food storage and the importance of keeping a good running inventory. He closes the show with two articles from Michael Snyder’s ‘The Economic Collapse’ blog dealing with solar flares affecting not only seismic activity on the planet but Dave also believes it is adversely affecting human activity as well . Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 79 - May 28, 2025 - In Episode 79 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing an email he received from Ammo Squared regarding future potential ammo shortages. After that, he provides the usual updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and Gun Shows. From there, Dave showcases the Everyday Carry collection from the tworiversoutfitter.com website and the carrying capacity of one-strap vs two-strap bags. He closes the show by talking about the garden plot and the implementation of electroculture this year. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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June 2025 (Episodes 80 - 83)

Episode 80 - June 4, 2025 - In Episode 80 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by discussing some topics and current events that will shape and impact your preparedness plans. Topics and events like PM purchases, bartering items, the big beautiful bill, the potato getting lost in his closet and the autopen cabal identified. After all of that and the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show updates, Dave ventures into two articles dealing with post collapse life. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 81 - June 12, 2025 - In Episode 81 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show updates before venturing into some current events. He’s specifically chosen three articles to review as a means to showcase why we shouldn’t stop or slow down our preparedness planning. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 82 - June 19, 2026 - In Episode 82 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty and Gun Show information. After all of that, he takes considerable time to discuss water system vulnerabilities in conjunction with the previously discussed rogue comms devices and some other events. From there, Dave closes the show with two different warnings for the potential of Civil Wars not only in the US but also throughout Europe. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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Episode 83 - June 26, 2025 - In Episode 83 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he shares some research results for just how long all of those condiment and sauce packets last. Dave closes the show discussing an article from SurvivalBlog relating to the differences between EDC and GHB bags. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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July 2025 (Episodes 84 - 88)

July 2, 2025 - Ep84: Avoid Being a Victim of Extremism

In Episode 84 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a ton of updates along with the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he shares his thoughts on the increase in extremist islamic terrorism, steps to avoid being a targeted victim, the pushback against migration, and illegals being stopped (potentially) from sending money home. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options.

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July 10, 2025 - Ep85: Pushback on Migrants, WHO Powers, Weather Modification Bill, Rights Lost Under Martial Law

In Episode 85 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he discusses the full court press pushback on migrants around the world. This about face is making everything extremely dangerous in all of these countries including the US and especially in Mexico. Dave also touches on the flooding in Texas, the WHO expanding their global powers and reach, a weather modification bill being introduced in the House, and the EU ditching their carbon tax. Dave closes the show discussing rights we’ll likely lose if martial law is declared. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.

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July 16, 2025 - Ep86: Foreign and Domestic News That Could Positively and Negatively Affect your Preparedness Plans

In Episode 86 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he discusses several foreign and domestic topics that will affect your preparedness plans. The first is the progress of the Convention of States movement. From there, he notes some simulated advancements in energy production, the Fed possibly benefitting from a Powell resignation and lowered rates, and apparently some Powell corruption caught by James O’Keefe. He wasn’t done there… Dave takes some time to highlight the vindication of a Utah doctor before finishing the show discussing China social credit scores, possible Iranian unrest, and the new China/Iran train. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.

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July 24, 2025 - Ep87: New CRN Owner-Operator, Summer Activities for Preppers, Weird Barter Items, Canning Gmas Sauce

In Episode 87 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides a smattering of personal updates before delving into the the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he presents three articles dealing with preparedness. The first deals with summer prepper activities and the second addresses bartering. Dave closes the show with an article outlining pasta sauce canning and what you need to know if using a pressure canner vs. the water bath method. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.

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July 30, 2025 - Ep88: News from Alberta, EPA Changes, and Life in the Technological Age

In Episode 88 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides an update before delving into the the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. After all of that, he does a brief run down of several topics including Alberta news and EPA changes. Dave focuses the show on two topics after that. The first deals with the over abundance of technology in our lives particularly for owners of smart appliances and Tesla’s. Dove tailing into that topic is an article discussing how your smart devices can turn on you. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.

Ep88 Video: CRN -or- Rumble

August 2025 (Episodes 89 - ??)

August 7, 2025 - Ep89: Copper Prices Skyrocket, New Bills in the US and Canadian Houses are Bad for Their Citizens

In Episode 89 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides some updates regarding the price of Copper, H.R. 1319, and Canadian Bill C5. After those he delves into the the usual Survival Realty, Gun Shows, and now conferences & convention information. The remainder of the show is spent discussing an assortment of topics. Articles/topics discussed:

Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites.

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