Alrighty folks, this is our last live before the Mountain Readiness Spring Expo, and we’re doing it right. We’ve got the MR OG, Angry American, joining us tonight. It’s been a while since we’ve sat down and talked, so we’re going to catch up, swap stories, and see what he’s been up to. Glad you’re here with us. Join us Live every Monday night 8PM-EST https://youtube.com/@mountainreadiness?feature=shared Join the Mountain Readiness community @ https://www.mountainreadiness.com/ Check out our upcoming events!!! Mountain Readiness Expo, May 1st - 3rd, 2026 at the Vanhoy Campground in Harmony NC!!! https://www.mountainreadiness.com/event-details-registration/mountain-readiness-expo-2026 Mountain Readiness West - Montana! July 24th - 26th, 2026 in Swan Lake Montana The Sovereign Health Summit with Barbara O'Neill October 27th - 31st in Harmony NC Mountain Readiness Fallout, Nov 2nd - 4th, 2026 in Harmony NC Mountain Readiness Lonestar! We're heading to Texas March 12th - 14th, 2027 in Grapeland TX. Make sure to show some love to our partner, The Angery American !!! @ https://www.angeryamerican.com We believe in quality products and service! That's why , if it's on our page we don't just promote it. We use it!!! Check out our trusted affiliates. What’s the most important prep you have? Here’s a hint: it’s not the fancy gear stacked in your closet… It’s your health. Our friends at Soil Saviors and Cell Saviors have you covered from every angle. Take back control of your well-being and strengthen the foundation that matters most! Soil Saviors https://www.soilsaviors.org/order?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 Cell Saviors https://www.cellsaviors.org/home?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 H2GO Water purifiers Lifesaving clean water in the palm of your hand. It's also a sanitizing solution! Use this link and get great savings on this amazing device! https://store.h2gopurifier.com/?sca_ref=6948843.UP4TSXczxf Survival Gear BSO For the best gear, the best prices, AND the best service PLUS BIG SAVINGS, USE THIS LINK!!! Check out Survival Gear BSO @ https://www.survivalgear.us/?aff=15 Use this link and get great discounts on Harvest Right Freeze driers !!! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2988.html Affiliate Disclaimer Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Fair Use Disclaimer The videos have no negative impact on the original works. The videos we make are used for educational purposes. The videos are transformative in nature. We use only the audio component and/or and tiny pieces of video footage, only if it's necessary. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.

Tonight we are setting down with Patrick Henry and Bobby Spags of Midwest Preparedness Project.  This is a group that’s making a real impact in the preparedness space—The Midwest Preparedness Project. Their mission is simple but powerful: to inspire and empower everyday people through hands-on workshops, training seminars, and community events—helping folks get ready for whatever life throws their way. What really stands out about them is their commitment to keeping faith, family, and fellowship at the center of everything they do. It’s not just about skills—it’s about building a strong, like-minded community. Join us Live every Monday night 8PM-EST  https://youtube.com/@mountainreadiness?feature=shared Join the Mountain Readiness community @ https://www.mountainreadiness.com/ Check out our upcoming events!!! Mountain Readiness Expo, May 1st - 3rd, 2026 at the Vanhoy Campground in Harmony NC!!! https://www.mountainreadiness.com/event-details-registration/mountain-readiness-expo-2026 Mountain Readiness West - Montana!  July 24th - 26th, 2026 in Swan Lake Montana  The Sovereign Health Summit with Barbara O'Neill  October 27th - 31st in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Fallout, Nov 2nd - 4th, 2026  in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Lonestar!  We're heading to Texas March 12th - 14th, 2027  in Grapeland TX.  Make sure to show some love to our partner, The Angery American !!! @ https://www.angeryamerican.com We believe in quality products and service! That's why , if it's on our page we don't just promote it. We use it!!! Check out our trusted affiliates. What’s the most important prep you have? Here’s a hint: it’s not the fancy gear stacked in your closet… It’s your health. Our friends at Soil Saviors and Cell Saviors have you covered from every angle. Take back control of your well-being and strengthen the foundation that matters most! Soil Saviors  https://www.soilsaviors.org/order?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 Cell Saviors  https://www.cellsaviors.org/home?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 H2GO Water purifiers  Lifesaving clean water in the palm of your hand. It's also a sanitizing solution! Use this link and get great savings on this amazing device! https://store.h2gopurifier.com/?sca_ref=6948843.UP4TSXczxf Survival Gear BSO  For the best gear, the best prices, AND the best service PLUS BIG SAVINGS, USE THIS LINK!!! Check out Survival Gear BSO @ https://www.survivalgear.us/?aff=15 Use this link and get great discounts on Harvest Right Freeze driers !!! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2988.html  Affiliate Disclaimer Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Fair Use Disclaimer The videos have no negative impact on the original works. The videos we make are used for educational purposes. The videos are transformative in nature. We use only the audio component and/or and tiny pieces of video footage, only if it's necessary. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.

It only took two years but we're finally doing a live!!!  Byron Russell is a retired Green Beret with extensive experience in tactical operations and a recognized authority in drone defense. With a military career marked by precision and strategic expertise, Byron transitioned into the private sector as a training manager for a leading drone robotics company. There, he deepened his specialization in counter-drone technology, focusing on both passive and active defense systems. Byron now shares his knowledge through seminars and consultations, helping organizations and individuals understand, detect, and neutralize drone threats to safeguard privacy and security. Join us Live every Monday night 8PM-EST  https://youtube.com/@mountainreadiness?feature=shared Join the Mountain Readiness community @ https://www.mountainreadiness.com/ Check out our upcoming events!!! Mountain Readiness Expo, May 1st - 3rd, 2026 at the Vanhoy Campground in Harmony NC!!! https://www.mountainreadiness.com/event-details-registration/mountain-readiness-expo-2026 Mountain Readiness West - Montana!  July 24th - 26th, 2026 in Swan Lake Montana  The Sovereign Health Summit with Barbara O'Neill  October 27th - 31st in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Fallout, Nov 2nd - 4th, 2026  in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Lonestar!  We're heading to Texas March 12th - 14th, 2027  in Grapeland TX.  Make sure to show some love to our partner, The Angery American !!! @ https://www.angeryamerican.com We believe in quality products and service! That's why , if it's on our page we don't just promote it. We use it!!! Check out our trusted affiliates. What’s the most important prep you have? Here’s a hint: it’s not the fancy gear stacked in your closet… It’s your health. Our friends at Soil Saviors and Cell Saviors have you covered from every angle. Take back control of your well-being and strengthen the foundation that matters most! Soil Saviors  https://www.soilsaviors.org/order?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 Cell Saviors  https://www.cellsaviors.org/home?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 H2GO Water purifiers  Lifesaving clean water in the palm of your hand. It's also a sanitizing solution! Use this link and get great savings on this amazing device! https://store.h2gopurifier.com/?sca_ref=6948843.UP4TSXczxf Survival Gear BSO  For the best gear, the best prices, AND the best service PLUS BIG SAVINGS, USE THIS LINK!!! Check out Survival Gear BSO @ https://www.survivalgear.us/?aff=15 Use this link and get great discounts on Harvest Right Freeze driers !!! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2988.html  Affiliate Disclaimer Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Fair Use Disclaimer The videos have no negative impact on the original works. The videos we make are used for educational purposes. The videos are transformative in nature. We use only the audio component and/or and tiny pieces of video footage, only if it's necessary. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.

Always a pleasure to set down with our MR Expo sponsor, Matt, AKA - NC Scout! NC Scout is a former Infantry Scout and NCO with experience in top Reconnaissance Units, having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. An avid hunter, bushcrafter, long-range shooter, prepper, and amateur radio operator, he shares lessons learned from real-world experiences to help others build essential survival skills. Focused on the Small Unit approach, NC Scout emphasizes teamwork and resourcefulness in prepping and survival situations, believing small, well-coordinated teams are key to success in uncertain times. He is also the author of the bestselling books The Guerrilla's Guide to Baofeng Radio and The Guerrilla's Guide to Signal Intelligence. Join us Live every Monday night 8PM-EST  https://youtube.com/@mountainreadiness?feature=shared Join the Mountain Readiness community @ https://www.mountainreadiness.com/ Check out our upcoming events! Mountain Readiness Expo, May 1st - 3rd, 2026 at the Vanhoy Campground in Harmony NC!!! https://www.mountainreadiness.com/event-details-registration/mountain-readiness-expo-2026 Mountain Readiness West - Montana!  July 24th - 26th, 2026 in Swan Lake Montana  The Sovereign Health Summit with Barbara O'Neill  October 27th - 31st in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Fallout, Nov 2nd - 4th, 2026  in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Lonestar!  We're heading to Texas March 12th - 14th, 2027  in Grapeland TX.  Make sure to show some love to our partner, The Angery American !!! @ https://www.angeryamerican.com We believe in quality products and service! That's why , if it's on our page we don't just promote it. We use it!!! Check out our trusted affiliates. What’s the most important prep you have? Here’s a hint: it’s not the fancy gear stacked in your closet… It’s your health. Our friends at Soil Saviors and Cell Saviors have you covered from every angle. Take back control of your well-being and strengthen the foundation that matters most! Soil Saviors  https://www.soilsaviors.org/order?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 Cell Saviors  https://www.cellsaviors.org/home?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 H2GO Water purifiers  Lifesaving clean water in the palm of your hand. It's also a sanitizing solution! Use this link and get great savings on this amazing device! https://store.h2gopurifier.com/?sca_ref=6948843.UP4TSXczxf Survival Gear BSO  For the best gear, the best prices, AND the best service PLUS BIG SAVINGS, USE THIS LINK!!! Check out Survival Gear BSO @ https://www.survivalgear.us/?aff=15 Use this link and get great discounts on Harvest Right Freeze driers !!! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2988.html  Affiliate Disclaimer Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Fair Use Disclaimer The videos have no negative impact on the original works. The videos we make are used for educational purposes. The videos are transformative in nature. We use only the audio component and/or and tiny pieces of video footage, only if it's necessary. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.

Kristopher “Kris” Hasenauer, MPAS, DMSc, PA-C, is a physician assistant, combat veteran, and healthcare entrepreneur focused on improving human performance, resilience, and quality of life for veterans, first responders, and families. He earned a Doctor of Medical Science in Behavioral Medicine from the University of Lynchburg in 2025. He is Owner and CEO of Emerald Medical, an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice utilizing evidence-based medicine, ketamine therapy, and whole-person care. He also serves as Battalion PA for 3rd Battalion, 20th SFG(A). His career spans special operations medicine, emergency care, and leadership. Join us Live every Monday night 8PM-EST  https://youtube.com/@mountainreadiness?feature=shared Join the Mountain Readiness community @ https://www.mountainreadiness.com/ Check out our upcoming events!!! Mountain Readiness Expo, May 1st - 3rd, 2026 at the Vanhoy Campground in Harmony NC!!! https://www.mountainreadiness.com/event-details-registration/mountain-readiness-expo-2026 Mountain Readiness West - Montana!  July 24th - 26th, 2026 in Swan Lake Montana  The Sovereign Health Summit with Barbara O'Neill  October 27th - 31st in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Fallout, Nov 2nd - 4th, 2026  in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Lonestar!  We're heading to Texas March 12th - 14th, 2027  in Grapeland TX.  Make sure to show some love to our partner, The Angery American !!! @ https://www.angeryamerican.com We believe in quality products and service! That's why , if it's on our page we don't just promote it. We use it!!! Check out our trusted affiliates. What’s the most important prep you have? Here’s a hint: it’s not the fancy gear stacked in your closet… It’s your health. Our friends at Soil Saviors and Cell Saviors have you covered from every angle. Take back control of your well-being and strengthen the foundation that matters most! Soil Saviors  https://www.soilsaviors.org/order?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 Cell Saviors  https://www.cellsaviors.org/home?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 H2GO Water purifiers  Lifesaving clean water in the palm of your hand. It's also a sanitizing solution! Use this link and get great savings on this amazing device! https://store.h2gopurifier.com/?sca_ref=6948843.UP4TSXczxf Survival Gear BSO  For the best gear, the best prices, AND the best service PLUS BIG SAVINGS, USE THIS LINK!!! Check out Survival Gear BSO @ https://www.survivalgear.us/?aff=15 Use this link and get great discounts on Harvest Right Freeze driers !!! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2988.html  Affiliate Disclaimer Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Fair Use Disclaimer The videos have no negative impact on the original works. The videos we make are used for educational purposes. The videos are transformative in nature. We use only the audio component and/or and tiny pieces of video footage, only if it's necessary. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.

Blackie Thomas is a true Southern woodsman with a lifelong passion for the outdoors. An experienced hunter and fisherman, he has spent decades learning, practicing, and passing down traditional skills. Renowned for his knowledge of primitive living and old-style camping, Blackie is deeply committed to preserving the arts of self-reliance and woodcraft. As a teacher and mentor, he takes pride in sharing these time-honored skills, helping others reconnect with the land and build confidence in the wilderness. Join us Live every Monday night 8PM-EST  https://youtube.com/@mountainreadiness?feature=shared Join the Mountain Readiness community @ https://www.mountainreadiness.com/ Check out our upcoming events!!! Mountain Readiness Expo, May 1st - 3rd, 2026 at the Vanhoy Campground in Harmony NC!!! https://www.mountainreadiness.com/event-details-registration/mountain-readiness-expo-2026 Coming soon!!! Mountain Readiness West - Montana!  July 24th - 26th, 2026 in Swan Lake Montana  The Sovereign Health Summit with Barbara O'Neill  October 27th - 31st in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Fallout, Nov 2nd - 4th, 2026  in Harmony NC  Mountain Readiness Lonestar!  We're heading to Texas March 12th - 14th, 2027  in Grapeland TX.  Make sure to show some love to our partner, The Angery American !!! @ https://www.angeryamerican.com We believe in quality products and service! That's why , if it's on our page we don't just promote it. We use it!!! Check out our trusted affiliates. What’s the most important prep you have? Here’s a hint: it’s not the fancy gear stacked in your closet… It’s your health. Our friends at Soil Saviors and Cell Saviors have you covered from every angle. Take back control of your well-being and strengthen the foundation that matters most! Soil Saviors  https://www.soilsaviors.org/order?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 Cell Saviors  https://www.cellsaviors.org/home?aff=0854494ad630c52183a9e0339e1c1b948e352e5529d1be016d25d35179ceb619 H2GO Water purifiers  Lifesaving clean water in the palm of your hand. It's also a sanitizing solution! Use this link and get great savings on this amazing device! https://store.h2gopurifier.com/?sca_ref=6948843.UP4TSXczxf Survival Gear BSO  For the best gear, the best prices, AND the best service PLUS BIG SAVINGS, USE THIS LINK!!! Check out Survival Gear BSO @ https://www.survivalgear.us/?aff=15 Use this link and get great discounts on Harvest Right Freeze driers !!! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/2988.html  Affiliate Disclaimer Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Fair Use Disclaimer The videos have no negative impact on the original works. The videos we make are used for educational purposes. The videos are transformative in nature. We use only the audio component and/or and tiny pieces of video footage, only if it's necessary. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights are reserved to the copyright owners Copyright Disclaimer Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.

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