How To Survive The Apocalypse

How To Survive The Apocalypse

How To Survive The Apocalypse What happens when the world ends—and no one comes to save you? Hosted by Ben Carter, How To Survive The Apocalypse is a chilling, immersive podcast that breaks down real collapse scenarios with cinematic storytelling and hard survival knowledge. From nuclear war and grid failures to pandemics, AI takeovers, and civil unrest, each episode walks you through what it would actually be like to survive the fall of modern civilization—step by step, moment by moment. No hype. No sci-fi. Just reality—stripped to the bone. Whether you’re a hardcore prepper or just apocalypse-curious, this podcast will change the way you see the world. New episodes weekly. Follow now—because someday, this won’t be just a story.

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January 2, 2026 27 mins

Imagine a world plunged into sudden, endless night. No lights, no communication, no power — only chaos. Blackout Warfare explores how modern nations are developing the ability to weaponize darkness itself. From electromagnetic pulses and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to psychological warfare through mass disorientation, this episode exposes the terrifying truth behind the growing global race for control over the world’s e...

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When society collapses, the greatest threat may not come from hunger or disease, but from other people. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we reveal how to defend yourself when the rule of law disappears. From improvised weapons to psychological deterrence, discover the strategies that could mean the difference between survival and ruin in a lawless world.

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September 24, 2025 31 mins

What if the world froze over again? In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, host Ben Carter takes you inside the terrifying reality of a modern ice age. Cities buried under snow, farmland turned to wasteland, and billions struggling to survive without heat, food, or power. Discover what history and science tell us about this chilling possibility, and learn what it would truly take to endure humanity’s final winter.

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When the city falls, survival is no longer about comfort but endurance. Streets become war zones, grocery stores run dry, and neighbors turn into threats. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter reveals the complete urban survival guide—how to secure food, water, shelter, and safety when millions are trapped together in chaos. Learn the strategies that separate life from death in a collapsing metropolis.

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An asteroid strike is one of the most devastating disasters humanity could ever face. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter breaks down the moment of impact, the collapse that follows, and the exact steps you would need to take to survive the unimaginable. From firestorms and global winters to human desperation and long-term survival strategies, discover what it would really take to endure when the sky itself...

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When society collapses, roads clog, and panic spreads, your survival may depend on one thing: the vehicle that carries you away from chaos. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we break down what it takes to create the ultimate survival vehicle—fuel, storage, armor, and strategy. This is not about luxury, it is about life and death. Learn how to turn your vehicle into a fortress on wheels before it is too late.

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When money dies and gold loses its shine, what truly keeps you alive? In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we explore the brutal reality of the crisis barter economy. From food and water to medicine, fuel, and skills, discover what will actually hold value when civilization shatters. This is the ultimate guide to surviving a world where survival is the only currency.

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When the lights go out forever and the system never comes back, survival depends on more than stockpiles. It demands a complete transformation—learning to live without electricity, running water, or modern conveniences. In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we uncover the essentials of off-grid living: food, water, shelter, energy, defense, and the mindset required to not just endure—but to rebuild a new life in the rui...

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When the air above is poison and every breath could be your last, survival means going below. In this gripping episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter takes you deep into the earth, revealing the skills, strategies, and hard truths of life underground. From air filtration and food production to defending your shelter and adapting to a world without sunlight, discover what it truly takes to endure when the surface can n...

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What happens when the shelves are empty, the trucks stop coming, and you have only thirty days before your family’s food is gone? In this gripping episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter takes you inside the first month of a nationwide food shortage. Learn the real strategies for rationing, securing new food sources, defending against human threats, and keeping your loved ones alive when desperation takes over. This is...

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When the pharmacy is closed forever and the hospitals are gone… what do you do? In this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we break down what happens when modern medicine disappears—and how you can stay alive without it. From infection to injury, natural remedies to field surgery, this is the brutal truth about medical collapse and what it takes to make it through when help is never coming.

 

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Martial law has been declared. The government seizes control. Soldiers patrol the streets. Curfews are enforced by drones. One wrong move, and you disappear. In this chilling episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, host Ben Carter takes you inside the first terrifying days of total military rule. What do you do when rights vanish, neighbors betray you, and survival means staying unseen? Learn how to outlast the collapse, avoid de...

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When the taps go dry and every bottle is gone, what will you do? In this chilling and practical episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we dive into the terrifying reality of life without clean water. From makeshift filtration to defending your last gallon, this is your blueprint for surviving a world where every drop can kill—or save—you. You won’t believe how fast society falls apart when the water stops flowing.

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An invisible flash in the sky—and the world goes dark. In this gripping episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, Ben Carter unpacks the terrifying reality of an EMP attack: how it works, why it's one of the most dangerous threats to modern society, and what happens to you, your city, and your country in the minutes and days after the lights go out—forever. No warning. No explosion. Just silence... and the fall of everything we kno...

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What happens when the next pandemic hits—and there’s no medicine left to save us? In this gripping episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, host Ben Carter takes you deep inside a terrifying but realistic scenario: a global virus sweeps the planet, supply chains collapse, and hospitals shut their doors for good. No antibiotics. No vaccines. No help coming. Just raw human survival. From makeshift medicine to moral breakdown, this e...

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Imagine waking up and the power is gone—not for hours, not for days, but forever. No lights. No internet. No communication. In this chilling episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we explore what life would really look like if the power grid failed permanently. From the moment the lights go out to the rise of barter economies and tribal communities, this is a raw, cinematic journey through the collapse of modern civilization. No...

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What really happens when the sirens go off and the world ends? In this chilling episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we expose the hard truth behind government bunkers. Who gets in? Who gets left behind? And why the average citizen was never part of the plan. From sealed blast doors to forgotten fallout shelters, we unravel the secrets buried deep beneath our feet—and what it means for those of us stuck on the surface.

 

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What’s more survivable—nuclear war, AI takeover, climate collapse, or a deadly pandemic? In this gripping episode of How To Survive The Apocalypse, we rank the deadliest doomsday scenarios by your real chance of survival. No fluff. Just cold, brutal odds based on science, history, and disaster data. From instant annihilation to slow, painful collapse—some apocalypses give you a shot. Others… don’t. Are you ready to find out which o...

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The sirens are blaring. You have minutes—maybe seconds—before the first warhead hits. What do you do? In this chilling, step-by-step survival guide, we walk you through exactly how to stay alive from the moment a nuclear attack begins. From immediate sheltering and radiation protection to long-term survival in a collapsed world, this episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse gives you the blueprint to make it through humanity’s wors...

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Could a real zombie apocalypse actually happen? In this chilling episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, host Ben Carter breaks down a scientifically plausible zombie outbreak—and exactly how you'd survive it. From real-life brain parasites and prion diseases to urban collapse and psychological warfare, we explore the terrifying reality behind the fiction. Learn how to prepare, what to do when society crumbles, and what it truly ...

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