Best Kory & Kellan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 138 - Introducing "The Last Broadcast" 7:22

1M ago7:22

7:22

We've embarked on a journey through collapse into the year 2032, a world plagued by economic, climatic, and social upheaval. This episode is to announce our newest project on Patreon, which we call "The Last Broadcast". You can join us on Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 25 - Conflict Resolution 1:05:38

1M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

If there's one thing that there will be plenty of as collapse progresses, it's conflict. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss different ways to deal with interpersonal conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 137 - Project 2025 48:50

2M ago48:50

48:50

Project 2025 is a nearly 1,000 page document explicitly stating the ways the GOP plans to disrupt democracy as we know it in the US. Kellan and Kory talk about the details of the paper and what it means for the US and the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 24 - Gun Ownership (Interview with Michael) 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

Michael is a long-time friend and mentor of mine and I learned early on that when it comes to firearms, Michael knows what he's talking about. Note: The audio on Michael's side can be quite hard to understand, so we've included a transcript here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 136 - Longtermism 54:24

3M ago54:24

54:24

Upon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support. Think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 23 - Interview with Terry LePage 39:36

4M ago39:36

39:36

In this episode we're honored to interview Terry LePage, MDiv, PhD, wrote Eye of the Storm: Facing climate and social chaos with calm and courage. The book is meant to help people find stories, inner resources, and practical tools for living with compassion, courage and even joy in the face of collapse. It comes from her small group work with colla…

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Episode 135 - AI Job Loss 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Amongst the plethora of worries (or opportunities?) that AI presents, perhaps one of the most talked about recently is: Will AI take all our jobs? Kellan and Kory take the time to discuss different sides of the idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 22 - Communication (Part 2) 30:08

5M ago30:08

30:08

In this second installment on "Communication", Kellan breaks down the world of radios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 21 - Communication (Part 1) 17:37

5M ago17:37

17:37

Many people may not think of communication as something you really have to prepare for, unless you're talking specifically about hardware (like a radio). In reality, having a solid plan with family, friends, neighbors, and others regarding communication could make all the difference in an emergency situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Episode 20 - Energy 31:21

5M ago31:21

31:21

Energy is the ability to do work, and in order to be resilient we're going to have to do a lot of it. How do we protect our access to energy as the world falls apart? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 134 - Collapse in 2023 1:23:19

6M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Climate change consequences, conflict, political turmoil - you name it, 2023 had it. It was a wild year, and we just couldn't let it pass by without a recap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 19 - Finances 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

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Episode 18 - Physical Health 34:38

7M ago34:38

34:38

As hard as it can be to take care of our physical health now, it will only get harder as society collapses. Because of this, there's no better time than now to take stock of our current physical state. In this episode we talk about how to be prepared now, and the payoffs that will have later. Note: Kellan is recovering from a surgery, and we will l…

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Episode 17 - Mental Resilience 50:03

7M ago50:03

50:03

Of all the ways to be resilient, especially in the prepper community, this is perhaps the one least spoken about. Being mentally resilient can be the difference between life and death, happiness and misery, thriving and merely surviving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 16 - Community 45:23

7M ago45:23

45:23

Community is all about relationships, and those relationships are invaluable when dealing with challenges. Regarding resilience, you can take a deliberate approach to building and strengthening relationships in a way that results in both heightened resilience AND brings greater fulfillment in the meantime. View on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Episode 15 - Shelter 41:50

7M ago41:50

41:50

The third of the most basic pillars supporting life - shelter - is one often viewed in the "prepper" sphere as involving make-shift emergency shelters with tarps or what-have-you. In reality, our most important shelter is the one we live in every day. How can we help ensure that our shelter is ready for the difficult days ahead? Kory and Kellan dis…

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Episode 14 - Water 43:05

8M ago43:05

43:05

There is no question that potable water is becoming more scarce on our planet, and that we have become completely reliant on the continual functioning of our infrastructure and societal systems to provide it to us. In this episode Kory and Kellan discuss how to become less reliant on others regarding the need for water. It's a long road that starts…

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Episode 13 - Interview with Shaun Chamberlin 58:24

8M ago58:24

58:24

Kory and Kellan gain a wealth of insights on several different aspects of resilience from someone who has made it his mission and lifestyle: Shaun Chamberlin! View on YouTube Shaun Chamberlin is an author and activist who has been exploring collapse and possible responses for over twenty years. He is the editor of 'Surviving the Future: Culture, Ca…

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Episode 12 - Food Storage 53:47

8M ago53:47

53:47

The first pillar in the Building Up: Resilience framework is Food, and an essential part of making sure you have food during hard times is preparing an appropriate amount of food storage in advance. Kory and Kellan discus different types of food storage, recommended amounts, expiration dates, methods of managing inventory, etc. *Apologies for the d…

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Episode 11 - Make it About More than Just Yourself 45:52

8M ago45:52

45:52

Resilience done right goes beyond a solely individual focus. Kory and Kellan discuss the importance of deliberate community building and what that entails. As social creatures, we benefit from both a stronger network and, in turn, a stronger self when we broaden our resilience perspective to include our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Episode 10 - Gain the Skills, Knowledge, and Assets 48:00

9M ago48:00

48:00

In the previous episodes, your hopes of becoming resilient evolved into a solidified plan. From this point forward, you get to graduate from simply having a plan to actually becoming resilient by gaining the necessary skills, knowledge, and assets that will allow you to thrive in the face of the risks that may come your way. Kory and Kellan discuss…

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Episode 9 - Plan of Action 31:24

9M ago31:24

31:24

Now with your desired outcome, the pillars, your variables, and your risks all appropriately factored in, it's finally time to develop a plan of action! Kory and Kellan step through an example scenario to demonstrate how a resilience plan of action can be uniquely tailored to your situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Episode 8 - Threat Modeling 34:31

9M ago34:31

34:31

Being truly resilient requires preparing for the future, but how do you know what to prepare for? Just as your variables are unique to you, so are the potential threats that could come your way. Kory and Kellan discussing "threat modeling", and the essential part it plays in building up resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Episode 7 - Consider Your Variables 33:56

9M ago33:56

33:56

This is where resilience becomes very personalized! The specifics of your situation help determine WHAT you should prepare for as well as HOW you should prepare for those things. In this episode, Kory and Kellan discuss the ways to navigate variables like your income, time, health, age, family size, location, etc. to make sure your resilience plan …

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Episode 6: Consider the Pillars 39:34

9M ago39:34

39:34

While your resiliency desired outcome may be different than that of someone else, everybody has the same general needs, or "pillars", that are necessary to their well-being. Kory and Kellan highlight the pillar categories that will need to be considered when creating a meaningful plan for personal resiliency. Join us on Patreon View on YouTube Host…

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Episode 5 - Establish Your Desired Outcome 36:36

10M ago36:36

36:36

In this episode we address the first step in the framework: Establish Your Desired Outcome. If you don't know where you want to end up, how will you know what path to take to get there? It may seem like a simple step, but you may be surprised how much you don't know about what you're really hoping to get out of life. View on YouTube Join us on Patr…

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Episode 4 - The Framework 26:36

10M ago26:36

26:36

Resilience doesn't happen by accident. Rather, the biggest gains in resilience come from an approach that is deliberate and includes purposeful steps and milestones. Kory and Kellan given an overview of their resilience framework, which is structured enough to provide guidance but open enough to be tailored to each individual who chooses to use it.…

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Building Up: Resilience - Episode 2 "Why We Need Resilience" 1:19:51

10M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

Kory and Kellan try to summarize all 133 episodes of Breaking Down: Collapse in just 80 minutes as an explanation of "Why We Need Resilience". Check out the new podcast Building Up: Resilience here on YouTube or search for the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Building Up: Resilience - Trailer! 7:04

10M ago7:04

7:04

The time is finally here! Please join us on our new podcast called "Building Up: Resilience". You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts. See you there! Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on Spotify Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on Apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 3 - Principles 41:23

10M ago41:23

41:23

What drives our co-hosts to come at the topic of resilience in this particular way? A deliberate approach to resilience is shaped by a well-defined set of assumptions and principles. Kory and Kellan use this episode to give that critical context in a way that appropriately sets the stage for every episode from here on out. View on YouTube Join us o…

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Episode 2 - Why We Need Resilience 1:19:51

10M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

You're at the beginning of an entire podcast based on how to build resilience, but why is resilience needed in the first place? In this episode, Kory and Kellan give an impactful explanation (including a condensed summary of over 130 episodes from "Breaking Down: Collapse") in only a brief 80 minutes. View on YouTube Join us on Patreon Hosted on Ac…

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Episode 1 - Introduction 27:47

10M ago27:47

27:47

Kory and Kellan share their excitement to begin this new podcast and provide a meaningful introduction of what to expect. They highlight what it is and what it is not, in addition to the purpose and structure of the content. If what they describe aligns with what you're looking for, please join them on this journey toward greater resilience! View o…

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Trailer 4:56

10M ago4:56

4:56

The co-hosts of the successful podcast "Breaking Down: Collapse" now introduce you to their newest series: "Building Up: Resilience". While the former details society's current struggles and the direction the world is headed, this installment explores our potential response to it. What can I, as an average individual, do to help prepare myself and …

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Episode 133 - The "Rap" Up 51:41

1y ago51:41

51:41

Join us on Patreon here. Breaking Down: Collapse is finally coming to an end. Kory and Kellan share what that actually means and what they’re preparing to roll out next. They then listen to and discuss each of Kellan’s three rap songs about collapse! The character limit in the episode description won't allow us to include the song lyrics. Send us a…

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Episode 132 - Lobbying 43:39

1y ago43:39

43:39

It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system. Learn More: Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | RepresentUs America’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu) Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Secon…

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Episode 131 - The Problem with Fast Fashion 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

41:57

I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage. This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion. Learn More: What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem…

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Episode 130 - The Outlook of Youth 48:16

1+ y ago48:16

48:16

Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it down! Learn More: Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon by Elizabeth Marks, Caroline Hickma…

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Episode 129 - El Niño 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

25:44

The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns. Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large. Learn More: Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds | El Niño southern oscillation | The Guardian What does the return of El Nino …

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Episode 128 - Zoonotics and H5N1 1:07:36

1+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover". Learn More: An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com) 7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insid…

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Episode 127 - Heat Pumps 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

41:50

Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Learn More: Heat Pumps Can Lower Home Emissions, but Not Everywhere - Eos Heat Pumps Will Change Everything About Climate Change—and Not Enough (foreignpolicy.com) How Do…

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Episode 126 - Eastern Philosophies (Part 1) 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

50:06

How we cope with the knowledge of the future is deeply personal. In this episode we touch on 2 ancient Eastern philosophies that many use as a source of maintaining a healthy mental attitude. Learn More: Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow - YouTube Tao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil…

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Episode 125 - Homelessness 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

It's no secret that capitalism doesn't take kindly to those caught in the feedback loop of homelessness. How will collapse affect homelessness, and how will homelessness affect collapse? Learn More: How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness - The Boston Globe (archive.ph) State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition - National Allia…

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Episode 124 - Book Review: Chris Hedges "America, The Farewell Tour" 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

39:20

This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour. Learn More: America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com) Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 123 - Debt 50:59

1+ y ago50:59

50:59

Consumer and national debts are growing exponentially. The unsustainable nature in which we borrow money in order to maintain our economic system is the perfect definition of a bubble. But when will it burst and what will it look like? Learn More: Americans’ household debt surpasses $16T for first time | The Hill Average American Debt: An Overview …

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Episode 122 - The Future of Ownership 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

What is the future of ownership? Is it "The Great Reset" or "Feudalism 2.0"? In this episode we look into the direction we're headed, and the existing theories commonly shared around. Learn More: 8 predictions for the world in 2030 - YouTube The Great Reset | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) Fact check: The World Economic Forum does not have a st…

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Bonus Episode - 80 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

Here is a sample of our weekly bonus episodes. You can access all 80 of our bonus episodes by joining us on Patreon ($5/month). Kellan runs through several news stories of the week and their relation to collapse. Learn More: Déjà coup: How election lies sparked the violent attack on Brazil's government | CNN Business Seattle Schools Sue Big Tech Ov…

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Episode 121 - Artificial Intelligence (Part 2): Dark Potential 58:46

1+ y ago58:46

58:46

This week we talk about the potentially dark future of AI and what is known as the "singularity", were it able to break the constraints that currently hold it back. Learn More: The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 1 - Wait But Why The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 2 - Wait But Why World’s most powerful AI chatbot ChatGPT will soo…

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Episode 120: Artificial Intelligence (Part 1): Current Reality 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

52:51

There is a lot of hype, especially recently, around the future of AI. The fact is that AI is present now in our world, for both positive and negative. In this episode we talk about the current reality and near-term expectations of AI, and how it relates to collapse. From surveillance and policing to job and culture loss to deepfakes, AI is helping …

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Episode 119 - Collapse in 2022 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Our second annual installment, discussing the happenings of the previous year and how they relate to collapse. We often forget everything that's happened over the course of just 365 days and stepping back to take it all in can be eye-opening! Learn more: 2022 CPI and Inflation Rate for the United States | CPI Inflation Calculator (2022 Updated Mont…

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Episode 118 - Narcissism in Leadership 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

45:14

In dire times, such as these, it is more important than ever to have empathetic leaders who strive to do the right thing for their people. So why do we keep electing narcissists? Learn More: Narcissism: 5 Signs to Help You Spot Narcissistic Behavior (webmd.com) Narcissistic personality disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The Rich Have High…

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