The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 4-13 Dark Days in Denver

Episode Date: December 26, 2024

The battle for Denver heats up and futures change forever. Based on The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com.Get your  Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around!Don’t forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Pain. Pain is the great equalizer, the secret to life. From the time I was a boy, I learned to always inflict pain faster than my opponent, to never let pain guide my decisions, and always harness the pain for my own strength. The Great Quake brought misery and death to a callous number of people, but it made me a god, ruler of my domain, the greatest bounty hunter to ever live. No one, no one dares run from T.J. Swenson, except one. They call her the lone survivor,or. The savior of the refugees. But she is my greatest bounty ever. This is life on the changing earth. Stabs report, Hall. Sir, those cloaks are working like magic.

The old brewery, museum, and university are securing Golden. We took them completely off guard. Excellent. Thank you, Lady Dolores, for the wonderful tech. I'm concerned about the Northern squad, headed for the power plant. The snipers were heavily fortified along Highway 76. Once we secure Highway 70, we'll control downtown. Then we can reinforce them. They're focusing on our heavy artillery, since they can't find the infantry. It's leaving them exposed, but the debris is thick.

It's hard to move in there, sir. We can't send in crews to clear the route. They'll be sitting ducks. It's going to extend our timeline. Stevens? Yes, sir? Radio Nicolton, tell them to push hard. We need a distraction. Yes, sir.

Gunny, this is Command One. Gunny here. We need you to draw attention towards Centennial. Press in. Ten-four. Press in. What's the plan, sir? There's no superior position to take them out from. It's going to take us some time, sir. Time we don't have. Burgess needs a distraction. And part of the force should stay here and take care of them, and part of the force should press on.

It's a valid plan, Gunny. Who's staying and who's going? Take Cassidy, Phillip, Ned, and Eli. We'll stay to mop up this mess. Sounds good, Patrick. We'll see you in Centennial. Darren, I need you to direct those forces. We need six groups. I'll get them moving. We've punched a hole in their line, sir. Move forward.

Everyone hold. The streets of South Glen. I bet it was a nice place to live at one time. Push forward. Through the parking lot keep your heads up there could be anywhere Star, watch out! Go, go, go! Stay frosty Holy shit, do you need a hand? That's just sick Kyle. Keep moving guys

We need to breach those doors in three seconds Go, go, go! We've reached the door. Get down! Darren! Yes, sir? Get that shield team over here. Darren! Yes, sir?

Get that shield team over here. Gunners, line up behind them. Give them cover. Yes, sir! Push forward. Stay together. I need cover fire. I got you.

Push in. Don't hurt us. We're not here to hurt you. What are you doing here? They were taking us to Mexico to be sold. With the flooding, they held us here until we could get through to the south again. We have people that need medical attention. We'll get you taken care of.

Nikolai, get these people to my wife at the med center. Aren't you Erica Moore? Yes, sir, I am. Good. We want to fight with you. We could use the help. Bennett! Get your group together and report to this man here. He'll make sure you have weapons.

We're clear. Gunny, we have secured the facility. We're getting our asses handed to us. Need immediate backup. We're on the way. Come on, Erica. We need to rally our forces. Go give them some backup.

Let's do it. It's all or nothing. It's all or nothing. It's all or nothing. Any sign of air traffic? No, sir. Their oil reserves are low. Dixon's been cutting the supply. Sir, we have reinforcements from the university moving south down Highway 85. They're going to try to cut off our forces in Littleton.

Are they northern soldiers? I think so, sir. Send a team from Littleton and try to catch them at Sheridan. Use the T-shirt guns. You think blasting the pamphlets all over them is going to work? They deserve a chance at freedom. Once they know they can shut off the kill switches, they may change their mind about fighting.

It's worth a shot. I'll inform the squads. Where's Cassidy's team? They split off Bennett's team. The detraction worked, sir, but they're pinned in at the Centennial Airport. If the feds send reinforcements east down 470, they're screwed, sir. Let's make sure we make their efforts worth it, then. Let's push the artillery forward. I want to split that force in two. Yes, sir.

To be continued... off this ad. Hey everyone, this is Dave Jones, the NBC Guy, and I've prepared a special class. Contact me at NBCGuy.com to learn more, or send me an email at NBCGuy at ProtonMail.com Send the propaganda team to hit the eastern reinforcement with the pamphlets he's going to try it the lieutenant colonel issued the order 10-4 ma'am over and out what do you got bennett he wants you to send out the propaganda team with the t-shirt guns

yep we can't save them all. But we could use more fighters. That's the truth. Aren't we going to breach the city with them, Bennett? No, I'm not taking you in, but we could get surrounded during the night. Come on. What is this place? It was a shopping mall, but it's been fortified since then. We need to stop any reinforcements coming down the 25th. The militia should be cutting off the reinforcements by now.

How are they going to read pamphlets in the dark? Not our problem, Cupcake. This job is to stay ready and hold this line. We don't want any of them retreating south. We have too much civilian infrastructure there. Yes, sir. Good answer. I need to check in with Darren. Stay here. Eat a ration bar. Okay.

There's a perfect spot to watch from here, Vince. They're going to run right by here on the retreat. Why don't you take a break and eat something? Oh, my God. Put these on, Erica. Oh, man, Bennett, I can't breathe in this thing. Ow! Keep it on, or you won't be breathing again. Bennett! We got company. I got eyes on.

Got him. We got more headed this way. Push forward. Let's go to Necrotown. How are you doing, Star? I'm fine, Mom. Hold on. You are not fine.

I want you to find a medic and go get some help. Mom, I'm fine. No, you're not. Come on, superstar. Why don't you listen to your mom on this one? I can't believe this. I think they're right, though. You're missing half your ear, girl.

Fine, but you guys better kick some ass. She's one tenacious lady. That's my superstar. Found yourself a hotel, did you, Gunny? I'm not going back up there with the quake activity. It's going to come down soon. Couldn't agree more. Let's get a barricade set up over here and dig in, soldiers.

Yes, sir. Erica, get settled in. We're staying here tonight. Yes sir. It's hard to see in America sand thrown in your eyes it's hard to speak in America It's hard to speak in America When every word creates divide But it seems that we're all the same We all need love and hope and little grace

And yet it's true, it's so hard to do To find it all right here in this place One day down. Is she still alive? She's alive. They're dug in for the night. They pushed in far. You sure the Supreme General has this covered? Tomorrow's a new day, TJ. And we have a surprise planned for the homesteads as well.

Well, this food sucks. And I'd give just about anything to have a woman right now. Here. Heavy drink. Patience, my brother. I ran out of patience when our first plan fell through. This woman is slippery. I'm not coming out here and going home empty handed. Where the hell is Merkley? We'll need that vehicle tomorrow. He's making sure we have it. That's the best news I've heard all night. Have you seen how thick the ash is falling now? How bad will it get, Carl? I don't know, TJ. We have to get the hell out of here. Don't go out there without a mask. That goes for

all of you. That ash will kill you. We definitely need to get out of here. Can we take her in the night? She's in the middle of the Southern Force, TJ. They think we're good guys. Even still, you know Bennett is not just going to let her walk away with us. I know, but I don't like any of this. Suck it up, TJ. You know this wasn't going to be easy. You've gotten too soft. Sergei don't you start with me. Keep your focus. We've survived everything in the past. Remember when the Ogulala collapsed? We walked and roared and we made it home. Good old Malik. He learned not to cross me.

And so will Erica. Yes, she will. You better run for your life And sleep with one eye open How do I feel? I feel fine Knowing that you don't. I'm done with second chances. Ask all you want. I got no new answers.

Well, the ticket stand will be closed. Would you guys like to camp with us? I could really use the help with this cargo. I wasn't expecting such a big haul. Sure. We don't have anywhere else to go. What are you doing? We don't want to be a part of this, do we? Think about it, Dex.

This guy could be our ticket into the Central Region. What are you talking about? We could go through the gates with him when he goes to sell the women. Listen to yourself, Johnny. Sell the women? What part of that doesn't sicken you? The part where it gets me closer to my dad. Do you have a better idea?

Everything okay, guys? Yeah, everything's fine. Actually, we need to be honest with you. We're not mercs. We stole the uniforms to get a meal and a ride. Smart guys. You looking for more permanent employment situation? I'm about to make a killing of these ladies. With your help, I could head right back out for more. Well, you want to be rich men? Sounds good to me. What about you, Justin?

You on board? I'm always on the lookout for opportunity. One at a time. You go use the bathroom and you go sit by that tree. And I can be counted monster, sinners and the crooks My shoulders cold, my eyes are blind, I'm a fish on a hook And Jesus was grooming me, for Christ's good once But I turned to the devil, I left the needs for the ones

And once I was better and once I was worse once. I cared for nothing but a ride and a hearse. Don't give them too much, Justin. We're selling them soon. They'll be fine. Take as much as you need. Thank you.

My mom taught me how to get out of all of those restraints he's using. Shh, don't let Jasper hear you talking like that. I shouldn't have left Johnny. I feel bad too, but I don't know when else we could have gone. I'm with you. I'm just really worried about them. They would have gone into battle today. Let's go to bed.

It'll make the morning come faster, and before you know it, we'll be headed back to them. Good idea. Mitzi! Yes, Jasper? Come here! I can't believe this, pig! Now the good Lord is standing dead in the face And I want you were my child but I've forgotten your place I said I forgot nothing but your company's lonely And the folks in the village all been planning to stone me

With Mother Mary my witness I've cut my ties to this world But in the fires of hell I'll be burned I cannot for money for your arrogant wealth Jesus, I love you, but I hate myself Prepper Broadcasting Network is nine dynamic hosts, seven podcasts a week, live shows, chat rooms, daily updates, all on prepping, survival, and patriotism. Visit PrepperBroadcasting.com for your dose of self-reliance and independence. You're just wasting my time.

No, I gotta go. You're just wasting ammo. No, I got a couple. This stuff is getting thick. And the sun is not gonna give us much light today. That's why I told you to keep your mask on, Cupcake. Do you think it's from the quakes? Or is it Yellowstone? Both. We're just radioed. It's true. Yellowstone is erupting. Holy shit.

Please, Todd, take care of my parents. What's the plan? The mercenary army made progress last night. They took the power plant and the food distribution center north of downtown. We have to wait. Bravo Echo. Come back. All the amounts of Federal Reef Warheads are coming from the zoo. They're going to cut us in half.

Why didn't we see them coming? The scouts say they have tunnels from the airport to the zoo. We're headed your way. Welcome wagon being deployed, sir. Kyle, go down the line and tell them to be on the lookout for the mercenary army headed this way. Erica, wait here. I'll be right back. Run! It's coming down! Baby! Over here! There you are.

Let's go. Hey, guys. Glad you made it. We're trying to get to Nicolton. Use your compass. East of our position, pushing the line north. I hope Ben is okay. Focus, baby. We need to be on point.

I'm on it. Are they friendlies? No, they're feds. They never saw I coming! Get down! Sniper! Where? You can see the laser lights in the ash. Good eye! Let's go! I think we're good. Okay, you stand up first.

I got this. See? We're good. There's friendlies over there in those buildings. Good to see you, Cupcake. You had me worried. This ash is so thick, we can't see a thing. We've got a whole team of snipers that have moved into those buildings over there. We ran into them. They're not using thermals, but we would have been goners for sure.

Has Burgess' team made it back yet? No, they're okay though. Dash changed the situation. Reinforcements from Littleton helped them retake downtown. Another aftershock is coming. Well, I guess that's one way to take care of him. Let's dig in. Help hold the line. Yes, sir. Is that ash from the fire on our sleeping bags? I don't know, bro. It's trippy, and look at the sun.

Have you ever seen anything like that? When the Great Quake happened, the fires burned for days? This is what it looked like. You remember that? How could I forget? I don't know. Good morning, boys. I sure did sleep well knowing you two were out there watching the cargo. I think I'm going to like having you guys around.

Breakfast is ready. I am definitely going to like having you boys around. Breakfast is ready. Mmm, I am definitely gonna like having you boys around. Why don't you two go and see about getting a ferry ride for the vehicle across the lake? You need to tell them that we're transporting refugees and the handler will pay when he gets there. We can do that. I still think this is a bad idea. Nå er vi på Norsborg. Right now you're searching high and low And right now you don't know where to go Look at this place. It's a mess.

Excuse me, sir. Do you have any food? Yeah, here. Don't give them any. They're digging through the trash, Johnny. We don't want to draw attention. From who? How about that group of punks over there? Good point.

What happened here? Think about it. Most of the honorable people are out fighting the feds with the militia or the mercs. The cities have been left to the criminals. Is this what we're fighting for? It's all falling apart. I don't know. All I know is my dad is rotting away in a federal prison.

He believed in the Merk cause. What can I help you fellows with? We need a pass for a vehicle. We're transporting refugees. Aren't you a little young for that? The handler will pay as we board. We don't have any transports available for five days. I guess that will have to do. Here you go son. The bad now, the pain is all you know Five days.

What are we gonna do? We can't just wait here that long. If it was just us, I bet we could have gotten across quicker. Yeah, but how will we get into the central region without Jasper? Let's get a drink before we head back. Sounds good, bro. Would you men like a beer or whiskey? We'll have a couple of beers, ma'am. Such nice manners. Hard to come by these days. A woman as beautiful as yourself should be treated with respect. Well, thank you!

What happened to don't draw attention, Mr. Suave? Got me a whole load of sweet things ready to go. Tomorrow morning I'll be a rich man. Johnny, that guy has a ferry pass for tomorrow morning. He's going to the bathroom. Stay here. Excuse me, ma'am.

Can I get our check, please? That was quick. Does your friend have a hot date? Our handler is waiting. Boys better get going, then. What'd you do? I got us a ticket out on the ferry tomorrow. Did you kill him?

Didn't have to. Dude passed out drunk before I could do anything. It was like taking candy from a baby. Students! Paul, your practice. Yes, sir. Daniel, come inside. Tillman, go find out what's going on. Yes, sir. What's going on?

We heard gunfire. I sent Toman to go find out what's going on. Sir, the homesteads are under attack. We need your help on the wall. Daniel, look at me. Stay here. No matter what, you stay here. Yes, sir. Keep your sword close. Yes, sir.

Daniel, do you know a back way out of here? We're not running this time, Grandma. Daniel, I know you can fight, but we may need to think about an escape route. No, Grandma. I can't run again. Okay. If we're going to fight, you better get me that shotgun over there. All right, Grandma! They breached the wall! Oh my god!

Come on, Grandma. We can help. Nice work, Daniel. Master Rowan is still at the gate with Gears. Force us. We can't let any more through. Nancy? Nancy? We are not letting those bastards take this place. We've got them on the run. It was a distraction!

They're coming through the back! Pull back! Defend the town! There's a kid! Bring him through me alive! Yes, sir. Gentlemen, get Daniel out of here. Sir, I'm not running today. We're going to fight this battle and we're going to win. So be it.

Hey fellow patriots, Bravo Echo here. Are you paying attention to what is happening in our great nation? Are you prepared? If not, come see us at HopeForSurvival.com That's HopeForSurvival.com Be safe and be blessed. part of this job. Feel free to join in on the fight. Good to see you, Eli. Phillip? Where's Ned? Take one to the leg. He'll be fine. What about Star? Bullet to the ear. Good thing, too. One inch over and I wouldn't have a daughter anymore. Glad you'll be okay. The feds have a large group of reinforcements headed our way. It's going to get real again, quick.

Get ready, people. Yes, sir. What's the news? The feds are about to take the homestead. I want that boy. Ricardo is searching for them. Where's his mother? They're advancing, TJ.

If they get her... Then our mission would all be in vain. I'm not going home empty-handed. And I am sick of waiting around here. I agree. We need her to come back here. Separate her from the pack. Radio to the forces and demand her surrender. Bennett will get spooked.

He'll pull her from the battle. It's worth a shot. I'll be right back. We can't sit here any longer, DJ. Let's go get her. We'll pluck her from Bennett's cold, dead hands. You know I'm not a patient man, Sergei. But we have a long trip home. We need to move quietly and reserve strength.

That's bullshit. You know we need to get this done. Shut your mouth, Sergei. I brought you so I would have a thinking man with me. Don't make me regret my decision. Yes, DJ. Quit your bellyaching and get ready to move. They're coming our way. Fire the RPGs! We're running out of ammo. Stay down. Watch for sniper lasers. We have to reach the university. Their ammo supply must be there.

There's too many! One pinned! Set tight! We have more troops moving south on 25! 10-4! Bennett! Another quake is coming! It's just about! Get those soldiers away from the building! Clear the building! Move your feet! Erica, get down! I can see them!

Are you crazy, woman? No! All forces, regroup. Attention all American traitors. Really? Assholes. We know you have Erica Moore with you. We are willing to leave the West if you are willing to trade her for it. You have one hour to decide.

What? Bennett? Bennett, what will Michael do? I... I don't know. He won't do anything. It's not his call alone and there is no way we would agree on those terms. Would they really do that? We could stop all this.

Shh! No, Erica Moore is over there! This could all be over if you walk her over to us. If you want her, come and get her. Cassidy, watch out! Ah!

Cassidy! No, no, no! She's gone, Erica. What do we do now? We keep fighting. The day is not over yet. Foxtrot, Romeo, Delta, Tango, Whiskey, Bravo, Bravo, Golf. What the hell is that, Bennett? Officer's code. He's communicating with the leaders of the Federal Forces. They're switching to a private channel where they can't be overheard.

What does it mean, Bennett? What are they going to do? I... I don't... Lieutenant, Colonel Virgis, are you out there? I'm reading you out, clear. Trouble in paradise, sir. 1-2, break. 1-6, break. 7-6, break. 9-8, break. What the hell does that mean? We're pulling back to the homesteads in Como. We need to get you the hell out of here.

We need to split up. We need volunteers to distract the fighters while we get Erica out. I'll stay and make sure that you're not followed. I'll hold the line with you, Bennett. You know I'm going with my wife. I'll hold the line with you, Bennett. You know I'm going with my wife. It's settled then. Kyle, Philip, and Hensley, you go with them and make sure they get back to Como in one piece.

I'll meet you there, Cupcake. You make sure you do. Don't worry about me. I'm just like a bad penny. I always turn up. When I give you the signal, you guys retreat out of here as fast as you can. Get back to Littleton. Find Staff Sergeant Markley. Get a vehicle and go back to Sedalia.

I'll meet you there. I'll take good care of them. Bring Cassidy's body home. I will. Go. Lay down cover fire. Stay on guard. I can't believe we lost Cassidy. We can't worry about it now. There will be time to mourn for her later.

Come on, guys. This way. Maybe I should just give myself up, Vince. It would stop all of this. The hell you are. Just keep going. In this cold and misty world Would you be my little light just for atmosphere i don't need to see i know that you can't promise me your whole heart if you're honest here but 51 would be just fine

every time i count my blessings, I count for you. Just a little further, Erica, then we'll be back with Nancy and Daniel. Just focus on them. Thank you, Vince. For what? Being here.

I'm not letting you go again. I love you. I love not letting you go again. I love you. I love you too. It's like snow falling. But it's so dark. There's nothing left. Those were some big quakes.

We should be good to go now. Maintain focus, Kyle. We'll have a drink when we get Erica back to the command tent. Isn't that Staff Sergeant Merkley and his team coming down the road? Looks like it to me. He's just the man we need to see. Merkley, we need a transport. Phillip, I'm sorry to hear about Cassidy.

I've got her, TJ. No! That's not going to work, honey. Nope, not that either. Vance! You killed him! Shut her up, TJ. Vance! You killed him! Shut her up, DJ. Vance! Hey, do you hear me?

If you breathe the ash, you'll die. Hold your breath. Vance! She's going to attract too much attention. I'll fix that. Let's see what we got here. You will need this rifle or these pistols. Nice knife. You don't need that. Let's make sure we don't have any more.

Ow! It's just a freaking hair, Ollie! Curly, you don't command me. Markly, where's that vehicle? Curly! Prayer! What's that? I can't hear you. The savior of the refugees. You don't look like much now. Ugh!

It's not funny! Merkley, the vehicle. I'll get it. That moron better make it quick. Bennett, we're in the weather. The last thing we need is Mr. Sheepdog walking up right now. Bishop, keep an eye out. Yes, sir.

Gerber, get a hold of her. Get up! There's something about this one, isn't there? Don't kill... Look, girlie, it's over. No! Get up. You try any more tricks and it will be a long trip to Kansas.

See? I told you it would work. Load her up, gentlemen. The Supreme General is going to make us national heroes. Let's get one thing clear right now. You never run from me. Finch! No! Pull her in the car, DJ. You can teach her manners later. You can teach your manners later. Lord have mercy Lord have mercy on us all Thanks for listening to the Changing Earth Audio Drama. This content is copywritten in 2023 by author Sarah F. Hathaway. Get to know our amazing performers and listen to the soundtrack at changingearthseries.com.

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