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"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.)

Stay Sharp. Stay Ready. Stay Alive.Welcome to Make It Out Alive (M.O.A.) with Sam Wilson, the ultimate radio show for those who refuse to be caught off guard. In a world where common-sense survival skills are fading fast, Sam is here to bring them back—louder, smarter, and more practical than ever.Live on KKFO Gold Country Radio on Saturday"s at 8:00am (PT) and Sunday"s at 8:00pm (PT) on 103.3FM in Klamath Falls, Oregon and around the world on goldcountryradio.orgFrom urban emergencies to wilderness

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46:42

Machete Madness, Wild Women Drivers, and Auditors...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/04/23

This episode of the M.O.A. Broadcast goes straight into the deep end—machete violence in the Big Apple, armed road rage in Florida, and a bikini cliff rescue that could’ve gone fatal in a hurry. Meanwhile, First Amendment auditors are starting to blur the line between defending freedom and baiting chaos—and sooner or later, that bill comes due.We also hit a school board scandal that’s provoking outrage and dig into the bigger picture: risk, ego, bad decisions, and the total lack of situational

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37:12

Robots Humiliate Umpires, Good Samaritan Beatdown,...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/04/09

Robot umpires are humiliating Major League Baseball officials, online retailers are quietly gutting brick-and-mortar stores, and a Florida school bus driver nearly turns a bad decision into a catastrophe when she challenges a train — and loses. In this episode of the M.O.A. Broadcast, Sam Wilson breaks down the growing role of automation, the unintended consequences of cutting out the middleman, and why technology may be creating as many risks as solutions.From AI replacing human judgment to

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13:56

Pepper Spray: Is it Good for Self Defense and Why?

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/27

Pepper spray is one of the most effective — and often overlooked — self-defense tools available. In this episode, we break down why it works, how it levels the playing field, and what types of pepper spray are worth carrying.We also discuss why training matters, how to practice safely, and what you should know before ever deploying pepper spray in a real-world situation. Because like any defensive tool, effectiveness comes down to preparation.Patreon Link: patreon.com/GearConvoyWant to be ready for

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12:22

Serrations Are for Sissies?!

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2026/03/25

Serrations get a bad rap — usually from people who don’t actually use their knives hard. In this episode, we break down why serrated edges often outperform plain edges in the real world, especially when cutting rope, webbing, fibrous material, and other tough, dirty cutting tasks where plain edges start to struggle.We also tackle the biggest myth of all — that serrations are hard to sharpen. The truth is, they’re often easy to maintain and stay functional far longer than plain edges. If you think

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44:04

Big Arch Lies, Body Positivity Meltdown, and Armed...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/22

This week on the M.O.A. Broadcast, Sam Wilson comes in hot to break down a lineup of pure chaos. From McDonald’s getting dragged for the most awkward burger promo ever, to Canada flipping the script on home invasions after a wave of backlash, this episode doesn’t pull punches.We dig into the insanity of body positivity gone off the rails, a park ranger who went full Hollywood… on himself, and wrap it all up with a Florida man who storms a Chinese restaurant with a shovel claiming he’s saving the

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12:05

Is Batonning for Losers?!

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/20

Is batoning for losers? Depends—are you trying to process wood, or destroy your knife for views? In this episode, we dig into the hard truth: aggressive batoning isn’t some badge of toughness—it’s one of the fastest ways to snap, roll, or permanently damage a blade, especially when guys start treating their knife like a splitting maul.We break down what actually happens to steel under stress, the real-world consequences of pushing your gear past its limits, and why skill, technique, and tool choice

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10:35

Are Ferro Rods a Gimmick, or Do They Really Work for...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/18

In this episode, we break down the real-world pros and cons of ferro rods versus matches in a survival scenario. From wet conditions to wind, cold, and gear failure, we cut through the noise and look at what actually works when things go sideways—and why convenience isn’t always reliability.More importantly, we get to the truth most people overlook: it’s not the tool, it’s the skill. A ferro rod in untrained hands is useless, and matches in the wrong conditions won’t save you. But with the right

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16:53

Why Carbon Steel is the WORST Choice For a Survival...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/17

Carbon steel gets talked up as the ultimate survival steel, but that reputation needs a reality check. In this episode, Sam breaks down why stainless steel is often the more practical choice, especially when moisture, neglect, and real-world conditions come into play.From rust resistance to reliability, this episode cuts through the myths and explains why stainless may be the better tool when survival is the goal.Want to be ready for anything? Check out Sam’s 100% Made in the USA survival gear at

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11:21

Sawteeth on Survival Knives: Survive or Die!?!

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/16

In this episode, Sam Wilson breaks down the real-world pros and cons of saw teeth, serrations, and survival knife design. From Rambo-style sawbacks to practical field use, he cuts through the hype and explains what actually works, what looks cool, and why the knife market doesn’t always reward the most useful tools.Want to be ready for anything? Check out Sam’s 100% Made in the USA survival gear at GearConvoy.com.Tune in. Get prepared. Stay alive.

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45:24

Cross Bow Home Invasions, Frozen Trails, and Gym Psychos

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/03/12

In this episode of the MOA Broadcast, Sam Wilson comes out of the gate with a loaded lineup: a Canadian home invasion case where a man fought back against an intruder armed with a crossbow, the tragic death of a young hiker on Mount Marcy after she reportedly called 911 and still froze before rescuers could reach her, and a bizarre Florida gym confrontation that ends with a man allegedly pulling what he later claimed was a king-size Snickers bar instead of a gun. Along the way, Sam also takes

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42:59

El Mencho: Hockey Tears, Cartel Chaos, and Grandpa...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/02/23

Broadcasting from 4,200 feet in the hills of Oregon, Sam Wilson kicks off Season 2, Episode 4 with a rapid-fire rundown of the week’s chaos: Olympic hockey drama, online rage-bait meltdowns, and the growing feeling that everybody’s one bad headline away from losing their mind.Sam breaks down the internet’s obsession with USA vs. Canada after Team USA takes gold, then pivots south to the claim that El Mencho was captured and killed, with cartel fallout spiraling into burning blockades and highway

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41:36

The Trail Slaughters Two, Serrations Dominate, Axe...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/01/28

Recorded fireside at 4,200 feet in the winter hills of Southern Oregon—with Kobra the shop cat and Bacon the dog in the background—Season 2, Episode 3 gets back to the MOA essentials: risk, preparedness, and consequences.The episode turns grim fast: two experienced hikers are killed on Washington’s Lena Lake Trail when a dead fir (“widowmaker”) snaps without warning—one dies instantly, the other despite aid and even off-duty doctors on scene. Then Mount Rainier delivers another hard lesson: two

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36:26

Juicy Booty Goes to War: Bats, Badges, and...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/01/21

Broadcasting from 4,200 feet in the icy hills of Oregon—fireside with Cobra the shop cat chiming in—Sam Wilson is back with Season 2, Episode 2, and the theme is simple: people are getting reckless, and reality is collecting receipts.First, Sam addresses the incoming hate mail and doubles down: the MOA Broadcast isn’t here to carry water for any political tribe. But if you’re planning to “resist” federal operations in the street, understand this: you’re not protesting—you're volunteering for

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39:44

Don’t Get Played: ICE Drama, 500-Foot Falls, and a No...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2026/01/20

Season 2 starts by the fire at 4,200 feet in the hills of Southern Oregon—Bacon the dog and Kobra the shop cat asleep nearby—while Sam Wilson returns with a fresh batch of “Make It Out Alive” reality checks.This episode swings from the national temperature check (ICE, DHS, and the social-media rage machine) to a blunt warning: don’t obstruct law enforcement, don’t get played by influencers, and don’t let politics turn your brain off. Then it gets grim—three bodies recovered in California’s San

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3:52

Kombat Kat: Rise of the F.E.L.I.X. Unit: Chapter 2

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2025/10/30

We plan on uploading a chapter a week or so until the whole book is in audio form. Click the link below to get it in ebook or paperback from Amazon.https://a.co/d/hDWe2u2Kombat Kat: The Rise of the F.E.L.I.X. Unitby Sam WilsonIn a shattered world where plague-born mutants stalk the ruins and ruthless corporate overlords hold what's left of humanity in a steel grip, hope wears claws.K2, an elite bioengineered feline soldier—once designed to be a mindless enforcer for Nexcorp—has broken free. Now he

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9:22

Kombat Kat: Rise of the F.E.L.I.X. Unit: Chapter 1

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2025/10/28

We plan on uploading a chapter a week or so until the whole book is in audio form. Click the link below to get it in ebook or paperback from Amazon.https://a.co/d/hDWe2u2Kombat Kat: The Rise of the F.E.L.I.X. Unitby Sam WilsonIn a shattered world where plague-born mutants stalk the ruins and ruthless corporate overlords hold what's left of humanity in a steel grip, hope wears claws.K2, an elite bioengineered feline soldier—once designed to be a mindless enforcer for Nexcorp—has broken free. Now he

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44:58

A Cattle Drive in the Wild West: The Food and Coffee...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2025/10/24

From 4,200 feet in Oregon’s high desert, Sam saddles up for a vivid ride through an Old West cattle drive—how “cowboy coffee” was roasted, crushed, and boiled to float a horseshoe; why Arbuckle’s glazed beans changed trail life; and what it really took to move 2,000 longhorns 10–15 miles a day with scarce water, a tight crew, and a ton of flour, beans, and salt pork. He lifts the lid on chuck-wagon grub—Dutch-oven biscuits, bean pots, and brutally salty pork—and the morale-saving rituals around that

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38:24

Cowboy Coffee, Liquid Gold & The Whataburger Bloodbath

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2025/10/22

Broadcasting from 4,200 feet up in Oregon’s high desert, Sam Wilson — the reddest beard in the West — serves up another piping-hot Make It Out Alive episode packed with caffeine, chaos, and common sense. From the art of brewing perfect cowboy coffee under open skies to dipping fresh bread in “liquid gold” rotisserie fat, Sam blends practical survival wisdom with personal tales and no-nonsense life philosophy. He dives into wild stories of hiker rescues gone wrong, stray dog attacks, and a

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40:53

Buttered Coffee, Buck-Naked Bandits & the Baldwin...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2025/10/17

Coming to you from 4,200 feet up in the Oregon hills, Sam Wilson — the reddest beard in the high desert — serves up another wild and caffeinated Make It Out Alive broadcast. Episode 42 delivers a full plate of insanity: buttered coffee rituals, backyard brawls in Chirac, First Amendment auditors pushing the limits, a rash of social media influencer deaths, and a buck-naked Florida man running amok with an axe and a beer. Between survival lessons, steak-and-eggs wisdom, and a classic movie spotlight

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37:56

One Set to Failure, Coffee, and a Royal Rumble at the...

"Make It Out Alive" (M.O.A.) ·

2025/10/10

In this wild and wide-ranging edition of the Make It Out Alive broadcast, host Sam Wilson — the reddest beard in the high desert — takes listeners from the frosty hills of southern Oregon to the blazing chaos of Florida’s airport brawls. Between breaking news about New York’s “Big Tish” indictment, a Missouri camper’s fatal bear encounter, and two New Jersey sisters throwing down WWE-style at an airline gate, Sam still finds time to preach situational awareness, survival sense, and the sacred art of

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