Ruinreport charts sci-fi post-apocalyptic stories on a collision course with real-world doomsday threats. Fiction and non-fiction collide to reveal prophecy. Each episode reviews a post-apocalyptic story, links it to today’s apocalyptic threats, and uses historical crises for context. AI co-host Zerobit ties fiction to real-world warnings. New episodes every Saturday. Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for sci-fi audiobooks and collapse insights!
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In a gritty cyberpunk-inspired world dominated by organised crime clans, emerging A.I., and a population obsessed and controlled by the spectacle of Zero Gravity Racing we follow Theo Bazarov, a disgraced Zero Grav racer in debt to one of the world's largest crime clans. Forced into an opportunistic suicide mission when a terrorist EMP attack turns the city into the world’s largest and most dangerous Zero Grav racing track and reliant on a sassy, unstable internal A.I. called IRIS, Theo is f ...
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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 ...
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Civil Defense Radio – bringing you news, commentary, and the views of subject matter experts on what is happening in the emergency preparedness, community resiliency and critical infrastructure protection movement.
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Educating, entertaining and engaging America on all things energy! Listen live to "The Jacki Daily Show" Sundays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET on TheBlaze Radio Network
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EMP Attack: The Silent Weapon That Could Send Us Back to the Stone Age
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39:45An 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…
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How to Survive a Global Pandemic... When the Medicine Runs Out
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36:00What 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 hel…
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What If the Power Grid Fails Forever? Life Without Electricity
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40:33Imagine 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 communit…
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Inside the Secret Bunkers: Will the Government Save You or Shut You Out?
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37:38What 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 …
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Apocalypse Scenarios RANKED: Which One Would Actually Kill You First?
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34:43What’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 collap…
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How to Survive a Nuclear War: Step-by-Step Guide From the Moment the Sirens Go Off
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36:22The 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…
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Zombie Outbreak Survival Guide: What Real Science Tells Us
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42:50Could 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 th…
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Final Transmission - Shattered Skies (After the Impact book 1)
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24:36When a meteor barrels toward Manhattan with only minutes to spare, TV anchor Nick Alvaraz makes a gut-wrenching choice to trust an unverified warning — saving his life while the rest of the city burns. Shattered Skies, the first entry in Kenny Soward’s After the Impact series, is a raw survival tale that asks: would the government ever really tell …
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“Civilization Collapses in 24 Hours: What Really Happens When the System Fails”
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37:12What would you do if everything stopped—instantly? No power. No internet. No law. In this gripping episode of How to Survive the Apocalypse, we break down the exact chain of events that unfolds in the first 24 hours after civilization collapses. Looting. Panic. Silence. Violence. It's not a movie. It's what experts say will really happen when the g…
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In this episode of How To Survive The Apocalypse, host Ben Carter takes you inside a real-world collapse scenario—step by step. From the moment everything falls apart to the brutal choices that follow, this immersive breakdown explores what survival really looks like when the systems we rely on disappear. No hype. No fiction. Just what you’ll face……
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Behold a White Horse - The Disclosure Begins
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17:27Behold a White Horse: The Disclosure Begins (Kingdom Come Book 1) — In this explosive episode, we dive deep into Mark Goodwin’s prophetic thriller that blurs the line between biblical end-times, military black projects, and modern UAP disclosures. We break down Silas Ford’s personal collapse, Frost’s rise as a false messiah, and the terrifying digi…
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Apocalypse in a Bottle - Mountain Man Book 1
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23:03This isn’t just a zombie post-apocalyptic book review—it’s a breakdown of collapse through fiction. Mountain Man by Keith C. Blackmore isn’t about the undead. It’s about what happens when the world ends… and you stop caring. Gus drinks to forget. Halifax is dead quiet. And the true monsters don’t groan—they smile. In this episode of Ruin Report, I …
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Welcome to Ruin Report. Collapse isn’t coming — it’s already here. This is Ruin Report — where host Zeroack and his AI co-host Zerobit tear into post-apocalyptic and sci-fi fiction to reveal just how closely it mirrors our collapsing reality. EMPs. Pandemics. AI gone rogue. Deep state betrayal. Zombies, aliens, nukes — nothing’s off limits. Collaps…
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In this episode of Ruin Report, we break down Aftermath: Book 1 by Bobby Akart—a nuclear war thriller that feels less like fiction and more like a forecast. What begins with a hurricane quickly spirals into a full-scale, multi-nation strike against the United States. North Korea fires first, Russia and China follow, and America’s grid, leadership, …
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Fiction meets fact in the shadow war you were never meant to see. In this episode of Ruin Report, we break down the post-apocalyptic thriller "Prepper Nation" by Tom Abrahams and expose how its fictional false flag EMP attack on Texas mirrors real-world doctrines, defense alliances, and intelligence networks. From NATO and Five Eyes to weaponized m…
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They told us automation would set us free—less work, more creativity. Instead, we got layoffs, gig scraps, and a hollow promise of “upskilling.” In this episode, we rip into the corporate fantasy of AI as a liberator and expose it for what it is: a cost-cutting weapon wrapped in buzzwords. From warehouse floors to white-collar desks, the job wrecka…
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The future isn’t coming—it’s here. From screenless devices to $500B AI datacenters, we’re living in a dystopian blueprint. In this episode, we unpack how AI isn’t just stealing jobs—it’s rewriting society. Call centers, paralegals, designers, and delivery drivers are being wiped out. Neural implants and surveillance gadgets are next. Apple’s old gu…
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Welcome to the Ruin Report. In this opening blast, we rip the bandage off a quiet revolution: AI isn’t coming for your job — it’s already here, and it’s not leaving scraps behind. From warehouse workers to white-collar professionals, no sector is safe. But this isn’t just about unemployment. It’s about the collapse of the ladder itself — the death …
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories The road is coming to an end for Theo and IRIS as they reach ZG HQ, but can they complete their mission and bring back the specs to Taj Bran? Episode 5: “Ever Onwards” was written by Lewis Carter and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is creat…
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Interlude 3: "There's More Than One Way To Escape A Snake Pit"
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26:52Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories At Han's Auto Services Jess has some unexpected and unwelcome visitors. Interlude 3: “There's More Than One Way To Escape A Snake Pit" ” was written by Emily Inkpen and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written …
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Episode 4: "Drink Heavily With Locals Whenever Possible"
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31:49Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories As Theo and IRIS get nearer to Zero Grav HQ it's time to visit a local bar for some important information. Episode 4: “Drink heavily With Locals Whenever Possible” was written by Lewis Carter and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created b…
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Episode 3: "It's Only A Rivalry When You Don't Win"
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27:32Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories Theo and IRIS are getting closer to Zero-Grav HQ but it looks like someone is on their tail. Episode 3: “It’s only a Rivalry When you Don’t Win” was written by Emily Inkpen and directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and …
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories Alfie is arriving at the track for a day watching ZG racing but his trip is about business rather than pleasure. Who is the mysterious Carla Borg and what is the real purpose of Alfie's visit? In Interlude 2: “A Day At The Races” by Lewis Carter you heard: Ale…
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories In our first interlude of season one IRIS finds herself paying another unexpected visit to the Envoy Void You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.…
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Episode 2: "If God Is Your Co-Pilot, Swap Seats"
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32:47Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories Theo remains imprisoned in Alfie’s bunker whilst IRIS is strangely absent in the second episode of our cyberpunk thriller Burnout by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and…
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Episode 1: "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead"
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31:31Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories A friendly game of cards turns into a nightmare for Theo Bazerov in the opening episode of Burnout by Lewis Carter Episode 1 of Burnout "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" was written by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Car…
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Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories In an underground laboratory within Taj Clan HQ, Caleb is working around the clock on a top secret project. But progress is slow and even Caleb's sef-help tapes aren't giving him the answers he needs. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Car…
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Burnout Preview with creator Lewis Carter, director Emily Inkpen and producer Chris Gregory
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25:45Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content https://patreon.com/AltStories In this preview episode of Burnout creator and chief writer Lewis Carter, director, actor and co-writer Emily Inkpen and producer and co-director Chris Gregory discuss the show and what listeners can expect from it. Along the way we hear excerpts from upcoming…
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Welcome to our trailer for Burnout, a new science fiction audio drama series written by Lewis Carter with Emily Inkpen and produced by Alternative Stories. In this trailer you can hear Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Envoy Emily Inkpen as Jess Tom McEnery as Anton Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Burnou…
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Task Force Grid Security Advice for 2024 Presidential Candidates
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40:05David Pyne and I discuss his appointment as President of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security, what his recommendations are for the two 2024 Presidential Candidates, and how our national security relies on a secure national power supply that cannot be interrupted. Guest Links Article mentioned in the interview and others by Mr. Pyne can…
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Cameron Hamilton, fmr. Navy SEAL – My American Heroes Series
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27:22Cameron Hamilton is a good friend of mine, a former Navy SEAL medic, and a former Director of Medica Services at DHS. He has valuable insights into the workings of DHS and the border crisis through his work at DHS at the national level, supporting the field operations of Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the US Border Patrol. Cameron is one of …
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Preston Schleinkofer is the owner and host of the Civil Defense Radio podcast. He is retired from over 22 years in the armed forces of the United States, retiring at the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7). He is also retired from 27 years of federal law enforcement service, ultimately retiring at the federal grade of GS-14. Related Shows EP 1, EP 9…
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Local Level EMP Mitigation & Response Planning
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29:04Kaleb Retzer and I discuss his Master’s Thesis Proposal for Local-Level EMP Mitigation and Response Planning. Kaleb is a friend and a former guest way back in Episode 78. He has some great ideas for local planning and we talk about some of them here. Kaleb Retzer is a graduate student in Adelphi University’s Master’s of Emergency Management program…
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Billy Bond explains why he believes the art of permaculture is beneficial and why. We discuss how and why certain plants should be grown together and why layering in “defense” is a good strategy for positioning both plants and animals. Guest Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PermaPasturesFarm21 IG: https://www.instagram.com/permapasturesfarm…
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Matt Strickland and I discuss his time in the Army and as a military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. He relates the story of how his fight with government and arbitrary Covid mandates causes him to resist, and con comply. Matt is a leader, and his story is an example for us all in a growing conflict for freedom and against tyranny. Matt is a fi…
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Our old friend Bjorn is back to update us on some work he has been doing with the INFRAGARD National Disaster Resilience Council (NDRC). This is another spirited conversation about possibilities of war with Russia and the potential cyber threats to our national grid. Bjorn David Hoxeng Simundson is a technology entrepreneur, industrial designer, in…
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Biko Wright is the runner up to the big prize in episode 8, of History Channel’s Alone series. We discuss his preparation for the extreme survival situation he was to endure, as well as what it takes to survive alone. This was a truly dangerous test of his stamina, endurance, and his survival skills in the Grizzly bear infested wilderness of Britis…
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Our guest this episode is our friend David Pyne. We asked him back to discuss some of the disturbing news lately about three retired generals claiming January 6th was a “terrible things for our democracy.” We also discuss the possibility of military attacks on the US from China, Russia, and other threat nation states. Will we be in WW3 or CW2 by 20…
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Doc Braun and I discuss his professional career as a trainer and advisor for Counterterrorism and Emergency Management to federal, state, and local agencies. His experience and training has led him in an heroic way to attack the Covid crisis by pulling a team of scientists together to understand and identify the virus itself, but also to develop a …
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