Episodios

  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 149 – Texting Without Towers: Meshtastic, HAM, GMRS & the Reality of Off-Grid Comms

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 149 – Texting Without Towers: Meshtastic, HAM, GMRS & the Reality of Off-Grid Comms
    Feb 12 2026
    Cell towers go down. Internet disappears. Phones turn into expensive paperweights. So how do you communicate when the grid isn’t there? In this episode of ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we break down Meshtastic radios — the fast-growing off-grid, encrypted, mesh-network communication system that’s getting serious attention in the preparedness and outdoor communities. We talk about […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 148 – Frozen Roads & Cold Truths: Winter Prep Before the Storm Hits

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 148 – Frozen Roads & Cold Truths: Winter Prep Before the Storm Hits
    Feb 5 2026
    Winter doesn’t care about your schedule—and neither do winter storms. In this episode of ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we break down why winter preparedness is non-negotiable and how a simple lack of planning can turn a short drive into a survival situation. We focus on real-world vehicle preparedness: the gear you should have in your […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 147 – Post-SHOT Show & Minneapolis Unrest

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 147 – Post-SHOT Show & Minneapolis Unrest
    Jan 29 2026
    This week on ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we’re blending the chaos of the streets with the latest from the firearm industry. First up: the fallout from Minneapolis — following two controversial officer-involved shootings by federal immigration agents, including the fatal January 24 shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti — the city has erupted in […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 146 – Tyranny Doesn’t Announce Itself: Iran, Civil Chaos, and Why the Second Amendment Matters

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 146 – Tyranny Doesn’t Announce Itself: Iran, Civil Chaos, and Why the Second Amendment Matters
    Jan 22 2026
    The escalating unrest in Iran is a stark reminder of what happens when a government no longer serves its people—and the people have no meaningful way to resist it. As protests intensify and the state responds with force, the imbalance of power becomes painfully clear: an armed government versus a disarmed population. In this episode […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 145 – One Hour, One Bag, and You’re Never Coming Home

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 145 – One Hour, One Bag, and You’re Never Coming Home
    Jan 15 2026
    The movie Greenland wasn’t just a disaster film—it was a stress test for modern preparedness. With the next Greenlandmovie set to release soon, we break down what the franchise gets right, what it glosses over, and why the core question matters more than ever: If you had one hour to leave and you’re never coming […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 144 – Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Power, Corruption, and Consequences

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 144 – Minnesota in the Crosshairs: Power, Corruption, and Consequences
    Jan 8 2026
    n this episode of ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we break down the growing unrest surrounding current events in Minnesota and why they matter far beyond state lines. From the governor’s decision not to seek re-election to mounting questions around fraud implications within government systems, the political landscape is shifting—and fast. We also address the officer-involved […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 143 – The 2025 Wrap-Up — Cut Short, Not Finished

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 143 – The 2025 Wrap-Up — Cut Short, Not Finished
    Jan 1 2026
    In this final episode of ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we sat down to close the book on 2025—breaking down the moments that defined the year, the wins, the lessons learned, and the chaos that shaped both the community and the mindset behind ZERT. From growth and hard conversations to the realities of preparedness in an […]
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  • ZERT Coffee & Chaos 142 – Nobody Is Coming to Save You: Gun-Free Zones, Global Violence, and the Illusion of Safety

    ZERT Coffee & Chaos 142 – Nobody Is Coming to Save You: Gun-Free Zones, Global Violence, and the Illusion of Safety
    Dec 18 2025
    In this episode of ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we break down the latest wave of violence making headlines—from a shooting in Australia to a gun-free-zone incident at Brown University—and ask the uncomfortable questions no one in power seems willing to answer. Every time these events happen, the same talking points get recycled: more laws, more […]
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