The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 5-8 A Long Way to Go

Episode Date: June 25, 2026

Erika’s fighting spirit refuses to break, no matter what TJ throws at her. As her rescuers push forward through brutal setbacks, they get closer with every step. Meanwhile, Dexter is forced to survive in the ruthless world of the Blackshirts, where every choice could cost him everything. Based on The Changing Earth novels.Get gear and become a subscriber to help the Changing Earth world go around. ChangingEarthSeries.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prepper-broadcasting-network--3295097/support.Support PBN and become a MEMBER of the PBN FAMILY! Free courses, Members only videos, reviews, and podcast! The Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyJoin the Prepper Broadcasting Network for expert insights on #Survival, #Prepping, #SelfReliance, #OffGridLiving, #Homesteading, #Homestead building, #SelfSufficiency, #Permaculture, #OffGrid solutions, and #SHTF preparedness. With diverse hosts and shows, get practical tips to thrive independently – subscribe now!Newsletter – Welcome PBN FamilyGet Your Free Copy of 50 MUST READ BOOKS TO SURVIVE DOOMSDAYSupport PBN with a Donation 

I remember a time before the Great Quake. I found the love of my life, and I married her. But that wasn't the greatest day of my life. The greatest day was when I found her, three months after the Great Quake. I thought we could take our family and live quietly in the woods. But we couldn't stand by and watch people become refugees, and refugees began.

become slaves. Chosen by the resistance, my wife became the lone survivor, the savior of the refugees. I stand by her side, fighting for all of God's people. This is life on the changing earth. Where's my coffee? Oh, she's teaching you. What are you doing asking me about my business? And who's teaching you to speak like that?

I'm sorry. You scare me. They're not usually up this early. Yeah, but it's going to be good day today. Javier and Scott are arriving today. Do I need to have dinner any for all of them? No, they're coming late. I'll eat at Mr. Lees.

My dog, what's the horse is then? What are you doing spending all your time over there? She's teaching me to read better. I'm moving up to a new book today. Is that okay? What are you talking about reading or breakfast? Both. They're both fine.

Learn all you can. One day you may be running this place Really? Maybe Get your plate and eat with me Yes, T.J. Do you want more? No.

Get me a big glass of water. For a record? Don't make it your business. Yes, T. Sit up. How do you respond? Yes, T.J. Get on your knees.

Yes, T.J. Hands in front. Yes, T.J. Here. Thank you, T.J. Go use the bathroom. Yes, T.J. T.J.

Please don't tie me back to the floor. I can't do it anymore. You know what I want to hear. You are one stubborn bitch, Erica. Why don't you just say it and end all this? Would it really end all this, T.J. You're thinking again. I've heard all the offers before.

Have it your way. This is entirely your way. I don't have anything to do with it. You have everything to do with it. Really? How many times have you done this before? Everyone has a choice. Honor me or live in pain.

You demand, T.J. How about another week with no food? We'll see what you have to say then. Whatever. It's your choice. Get it out. Bye, teacher. Or a kid.

It broke my nose. Rick, James, show him what it means to be a black shirt. Hey, nice to meet you. Guy Carlson. DJ. Come on. I'll show you where the food is. Lead on. Mind if I eat with you?

No one else is sitting there. It's crazy. You're already a black shirt. I've never seen you around here before. I'm new. Well, then let me tell you how it goes. We train all day Only the black shirts get to go out though

The schedule kind of varies But we do hand-to-hand combat Firearms training And each of us gets to choose a weapon of our choice I chose the escrow mistakes My mom taught me to fight with them Sounds like one mean mom What did you say about her?

I'm sorry DJ I just meant she sounded like a cool mom We grew up with I never knew my mom. Sometimes they're overrated. But you just said, um, anyway, what weapon are you going to choose? I already fight with throwing knives,

but TJ wants me to train with a whip. Oh, dang, TJ's training for something special. Son, what brings you by to that? You're training all day. I'm bored. Trying to make the day go by faster. Left the girly for the day because your boys are coming, huh? Something like that.

How's the training going? I think it's going to take another week. Like I said. One badass chick. Maybe it's time to start thinking about some. Forget me not. No, I'm going to break her. Even if you do, the kid said she waited nine years,

and you said you were concerned you'd never have control. With the drug, you could be sure of it. That's true. Okay, Chuck. Tell Dr. Bones, I need a mix just for her. her. Something to take her memories and pain away, but something no one else has. I want to be the only one with a supply, so only I will have control of her. Speaking of the woman, TJ, what's up with putting her kid in with the fighter? Don't let him know that you know who his mother is. I want him to have a chance

to make a new start, a new life, with a new name. I don't know, T.J. I don't know. If he dances to my He could be a viable asset. And what if he finds out his family's still alive? He has a tracker. He can lead us to him. Still a viable asset. Okay, T.J., we'll put him to the test. Have you heard anything on Vince and Bennett's whereabouts yet?

No, nothing. They can't just disappear. Scott and Javier should be here any minute. We'll get this job done. This woman, anything to do with her is always a process. After the Supreme General was done with his wedding, he'll have no more use for her. and we'll still be taking care of her

but she'll be taking care of me you know i'm getting in on that i don't know chug i think we should lock her away in a hole where she won't ever cause problems blah amigo ola armano how good to see you it's been too long hey tj what's up brother heard you got a problem eh

get your asses in here have a drink we can talk about our problems tomorrow now that sounds like a problem plan, Hermano. I brought my tequila. Man, no one likes to drink that shit. Where's Urien surge?

Sorry, T.J. It's going to take me a minute to break that habit. Well, you better do it fast. It's hard enough to keep Uri in check with the woman who killed him and her son here. Chuck! Mr. Lee, sir. It's great to see you. Good of you to come.

Of course, sir. I can't believe you finally got her, T.J. Savior of the refugees. Mine. Can't wait to meet her. She's learning manners now of days. Oh, you didn't break her yet? We get to do it.

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You can find us at NervousApes.com. You can also find our podcast at the Nervous Apes Podcast on Spotify and YouTube. Nickelton, Gare, Graham, and Hall. Get a pair of night vision goggles, set up a perimeter. You need help with the food, babe? I'd never tell a handsome man no. Cudy-p-toity. Come on, Daniel.

Let's work on our forms. It will give us a chance to stretch. You want to come down? Nah, buddy. You guys go ahead. What do you need done, sir? Nothing. You're a slave. Go sit down. Oh, yes, slave boy.

Aren't you supposed to be setting up a perimeter? I am going. Do not get all ruffled. We're a little closer, Vince. I know. We crossed into Kansas today. Well, what was Kansas? I just can't wait to get her back. We're going to need one hell of a plan.

I've been thinking on that. Mr. Dixon said, He had a man, you're mirror on the inside. We need to find him. He'll have the intel in the city that we need. Put your cuffs and hoods on. Someone's coming. What's y'all doing out here?

It was after curfew. And we needed to get off the highway. Well, I can't blame you, but there's a handler's campground just up the road in town. Wish I would have known you were coming through. Though I was looking for a younger boy, but, you know, came home with this one. At least he's in his early 20s. Say hello to landowners. Hello, sir.

I would have brought that young fellow you got there instead. Any chance you want to trade? No. We are taking them to the wedding ceremony. It is supposed to be the best prize of the year. Yeah, I figured. You know, y'all would be in some deep doo-doo if the secret police find you out here. Uh, they could seize y'all.

You know, they've been searching the Southwest heavily lately. Even the black shirts are out looking for someone. Thank you for the heads up. Less trouble for coming in late. Well, then getting busted out there, I mean. Thank you for your help, sir. Y'all have a nice night. I'll be right as soon as possible.

There's a spot up here, dear. I see it. The trees will hide it. Who's going to talk to Johnny? I will go. He doesn't. know you and you're a giant. I think Star should go.

Why Star? She has training in covert ops, right? He's not wrong. You want to go to store? I'm on. We got a hit. We're out on the 166 near Coffeyville. They made it into Kansas?

No confirmation on that, sir. But the truck does match the description. Who the hell are you calling it, sir? T.J. Have you ever gone by, sir? He was a Fed. We still have some bad habits to break. My brother was working on debt.

Who cares where T. Jay's Federal Lackey calls him. Focus, you freaking morons. Hey, there's no reason for that. Yeah, you've never been more than a lackey yourself, Scott. All of you shut the hell up. I want two crews, one approaches from the east, one from the west. All of you idiots better know how to answer me.

Yes, sir. Better. Scott, you're going east. Javier, you're going west. Bowman, get their teams assembled. Do it now. Diaz's and Adam's team, sir? Are they in town?

Yes, sir. Do it. Done, sir. What about me, Mr. Lee? You're staying here, Yuri. What? I love beating the streets. We have what they want.

You run the defense. If you question me again, you'll spend all day on a bag. Yes, sir. Well, the hell are you all doing? The day is still young and you're burning daylight. Javier, Scott. Do not underestimate these fighters. They're all skilled, and I've already lost too many good men.

You forget who you're talking to, T.J. It might as well be you going out. there. You want them eliminated? Only if you have to. If you can bring them home, they would make some great pawns. You spend all your time playing, Armano. I would love to break them. Then we'll make it happen. What the hell are you three doing, standing out here having a powwow? Get your asses moving. TJ, go check on your girly. Yes sir. We rode out young blood hot in our veins chasing goes through the quakes and the chains. Now the grounds play It's wide storms rage, young trick, but we ain't the type to break or...

Take a need, DJ. Good morning, sir. I just came from the med clinic. Seems to be boys all fell this morning. They just happened to occupy the same room as you. Do you know what happened? Yes, sir. They attacked me, and I defended myself.

Is that how it happened, guy? Uh, yes, sir. You're not going to make any friends breaking noses and ribs. They don't have to like me, sir. But they do have to respect me. You all done there, DJ? I can be, sir. Then let's go. Guy, make sure you get your class on time.

Yes, sir. First, let's see how you do in the pit. I have to know what I'm working with. Okay. What? Yes, sir. That sounds fine. You got some fresh blood there, sir? I sure do.

I've never seen it before. I've seen a black shirt. How are you asking stupid questions? Don't you worry about it? Yes, sir. Looks like you're up, kid. That sir. He can hold his own.

Send in another black shirt. Yes, sir. Simmons, you're on. Justin's soul. He's got chicks like he is. But it's a ground gate is shit. Okay, get him out of there. Hey, kid, you're done.

The name is DJ. Welcome back anytime you want to make some credits, DJ. Not this one, Commander. Not ever. Yes, sir. Don't you ever enter that pit, except when I tell you to do so. Do you understand me, boy? Yes, sir. You're not being trained for a pit.

Yes, sir. I knew T.J. sent a fighter when I first saw you. You've been training your whole life, haven't you, son? Yes, sir. My mom taught me. Well, I bet she did, but that life is over now. This is your world now. Do you understand me? Yes, sir. TJ wants you to learn that whip he gave. This is his whip ring.

But there's no one else here, sir. No other fighters had the honor of fighting with one. But why? Because he believes in you. Do not let him down. Yes, sir. I'll be back. Practice.

Yes, sir. Good, sir. Take a shirt off. All right, just checking. On what, sir? Those whips can bite. If you weren't practicing, you wouldn't have stripes on your bag. They do bite, sir.

Come on, walk with me. Yes, sir. Tonight, you don't eat. Did I do something, sir? No. Then why? Because I said so. Yes, sir. Good boy. I'll see you in the morning. Thank you, sir.

Hey, man. I just want to let you know I'm sorry about it earlier. I shouldn't have stepped on you all like that. That was too much. Don't let it happen again. It won't. Sorry, man. Disaster coffee is fueling disaster relief in America. Our coffee is roasted to order and ship to your front door.

You cannot get it any first. pressure. Visit disastercoffee.com and caffeinate with a purpose. That's disaster coffee.com. Progress with Erica? She still won't say it. But Jeannie and I have a new plan. Is that right, Jeannie? Yes, DJ. Why don't you get our house guest's dinner ready? What is that? Is that meggots? She's endured a lot. I had to go big. I guess so. If she eats that, you know that woman is under your control. We'll see.

You should tell me what I want to hear and earn some real food. Your choice. Let us freak out. Oh no, they're climbing over the edge. Get away. God, oh. Come on. You should take her out to play for a little while.

She's fine. You've left her in there for two weeks. Jane to the floor. It's no fun at all. There's plenty of time. You'll just leave her in there because the Supreme General won't let you have her. It's easier that way, right? Yori, enough.

Come on, DJ. I want to play with her. She's not ready. Gross, gross. Wasn't that you were dinner? What? What are you going to do, girlie? The maggots are all over me.

What did I tell? Especially with her hands and feet are unbound. Your brother made the same mistake. That's why Sheila takes care of her. You're freaking whore. Get over here, Gurley. Now do your legs. You better watch yourself, big.

You're real cute, Gurley. Are you sure she hasn't been eating? and counting. See she's always a chore. That's why she's better off in her box. What are you going to do with Jeremy? Already sold him this morning. Take her. You know how much I wish I could. Come on, Gurley. She is so quiet DJ. I thought you were teaching her manners. We're still working on it. Aren't we Gurley? Yes, DJ. See, she just knows who she belongs to.

You better answer my brother like he's me talking to you. Do you hear him, dog? Spare the face, Yuri. She still has to appear at the wedding. What about DJ? I moved him. Into the squad? You already mourned him.

It shouldn't make his move that much more interesting. You can't trust him. Can I let her hang for a while? Maybe she'll think twice about any slick moves next time. As far as DJ's concerned, I've got a test for him. He won't pass. I'll bet you two nights with Tina that he'll pass. I don't know.

You know Tina's my favorite. What do I get if I win? After the Supreme General's wedding, he'll be done with Erica in every way. When that happens, I'll give you two knights with her. Oh, I'll take that bit. That bit any day. Do me a favor. What, DJ?

Go tell Laredo. I want Chrissy to come clean Erica's room. Taking an interest in a work crew girl? Just go get her. Okay, DJ. That must be the farmer's house. They must keep the refugees out in that shed. Johnny.

What the? Hi, Johnny. Damn star, you're going to give me a heart attack. Did you accomplish what you wanted to? I saw my dad. We couldn't talk about anything real, but he gave me some information in Morse code. What did he say?

There's an inside guy named Yamir. He can help me get out of here. You've got to get to him. They have a bracelet I can wear a mask of my tracker. Johnny, my mom is taken. No way. You didn't come for me and Dex. You came for her.

We came for all of you. Where's Dexter? A black shirt took him. I don't know where. You have to get to Yamir. He'll have the information, and you'll need those bracelets. No one is going anywhere.

unless they want to lose their hand. Thanks, Johnny. I got to go. The lights turned on in the house. Star, he already reported you guys. He memorized the plate number on your truck. I love you, Johnny. Be careful. They have the system locked in tight now.

The landowners are under constant pressure from the secret police, and the refugees that work for the force use any excuse to take their lands for the federal government. Thanks for the intel, but I got to go. Keep your head down, and we'll be back. You better be. Bye, Star. Are you worried from a love so near, but a endless night? Help me close, show me hopes for a slight.

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You'll be glad you did. Send them in, Jeannie. Put in your room, Jeannie. Yes, T.J. Dr. Bones. How good for you to stop by? It's my pleasure, T.J. I have to tell you, you really piqued my interest with this request.

Is that her? Let me introduce, Miss Erica Moore. Don't touch me. She's not very big. Maybe not, but I've never found one this determined. Open your mouth. Breathing through your nose is not allowed. There we go.

She's really dehydrated, T.J. And malnourished, too. I'm going to break her first. First? For what? I can't break. It'll make my job more challenging. Not impossible.

No, not impossible. When do you want it ready? By tomorrow afternoon. Done. Time to get to work. Thanks, Doc. Erica Moore. Keep moving.

What was Dr. Blonde's doing here? I needed him to come by and check her out. He's going to mix up a special cocktail just for her. It was weird to see him out of his dungeon at the Supreme General's. That guy even creeps me out. Ooh. A cocktail? A fruity umbrella.

Yeah, but he makes some good stuff. We couldn't keep half of these refugees in line without it. And the Supreme General only once docile women. If Dr. Bones can make it happen, then so be it. The farmer reported us. He got the license plate number. You talked to Johnny? Yeah, I found him. He's okay and he's not going anywhere.

Why, we could just kill the farmer and get Johnny. We know where he is. They gave him a tracker? They did. Oh, no. We can remove ours. Why can't we take out his? The new trackers can't be removed without.

losing your hand. They connect to your artery. Oh, like how mine had the kill switch? Yeah, like that. Johnny says that Yamir has a bracelet that could block the signal. They can do that? Give a human a problem and a human will think their way around it. Then we definitely need to find

this Yamir. Where did Johnny say he was? His dad told him Yamir was in Topeka. Got to see his dad? He did. Good. Good for him. But we are going to need to ditch the truck now. crap. That's going to slow us down. Let's just steal another vehicle.

We'd be no better off. The landowners are turning in everyone to put themselves in the good graces of the Supreme General so they can keep their land. Good point. We could trade it. No, the feds would find the truck, and then the landowner would give them the new plate to look for.

It would buy us some time, though. Why don't we keep the truck hidden in the forest? It will take them time to find it, if they can find it at all. We'd have to go on foot then. We pretty much have to at this point anyway.

We all knew it might come down to this. At least this way, we are buying ourselves as much time as possible. You guys are right. We could travel at night, and we'd be able to avoid the towns and patrols easier on foot. Sounds like a plan. What's up, buddy? I can't shake this feeling. Erica is not doing well.

We've always been. connected. Like, are you new she was alive after the Great Quake? Exactly, but now having a hard time feeling her. Let's see a prayer for her. Good idea. Lord, please protect our

friend Erica. Protect her and guard our steps so we can bring her home safely. I pray Thor protect Miss Erica more. She is not ready for Ball Hall yet. Okay then, let's load the packs

and hide the truck. The sooner we get it done, the sooner we can get to her. Star, you want to help me get the food prep sorted for individual packs? Sure. Let's bring the cuffs and shackled with us just in case. We shouldn't need them anymore. They might come in handy if we could stop by a patrol along the way. On foot, we'll have a much harder time selling our story,

but I agree with Hull. You should take them just in case. We only have six sets at night vision goggles. Whoever is scouting or on perimeter patrol, she used them. What do you think, Burgess? It's like a truck gilly suit. Oh, I like that. The tarp will keep her clean,

but now it just looks like a forest cluster. Masterfully done, dear. Oh, that is high praise from the Invincible Soldier. Don't I wish. Come on, guys, we should get moving. You going to be okay on that leg? I can keep up. We need to check it at the beginning and the end of each day.

thing we need is infection setting man trust me sounds good we remember the why the pull I'm on it sir I'll keep us off the roads but making good time it feels so good to stretch my legs after riding that truck for so long oh that it does maybe I can put some muscle back on I don't think you're gonna feel that way by the time the sun comes out into gold we've evaded the night let the old stories forth for surveillance eternal in the quakes cruel our triumph whispered Human trafficking is not fiction. It's a reality in every country. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children explains that every 30 seconds a child is trafficked in the United States.

If you see something, say something. Dial 888-373-7888-8-8-8 or visit human trafficking hotline.org for more contact information. you may be helping to save a life. If they're already past the border, then it's Carl's problem. They're of the secret police. Whoever they're looking. No it is. It's my problem.

That job should have been done. Why is he watching me? He always watches me. Why not now? I was right here. No, you were somewhere else with someone else. I was here. Were you dreaming of your family?

I'm your world now. You'll stay with me, even in your thoughts. You can't control my mind. The hell I can't. Let's me and you talk about your future here. Everyone in my complex earns their right to be here and has a useful role. Then there's you. You're just a pain in my ass I can't even take to my bedroom.

You owe every bit of your existence to my kindness. I am your God, and you will worship me as such. Okay, T.J. Tell me what I want to hear. Excuse me, sir. I'm all done. No, you're not. Go into my bedroom.

We'll finish this later. Ow! Oh, God, help him. Listen to him, girly. Soon you will be that girl with him. And when he's done, it will be my turn. Please make it stop. You listen.

Go take it out on that girly. I want my... turn with this girlie. Yuri, enough. Yes, DJ. Where were we? Worship you like a god, TJ. That's right.

Things have to be earned. You want your hands back? I'd like some food. From water. Oh, see? There you go. Getting all hasty. One step at a time.

Damn, baby. That's... Nope. Nope. You're staying right here with me. Crap, DJ! See, that's not going to earn you anything. In fact, that's going to earn you minus points.

I'm so sorry. I never should have disaffirmed dead roll. I told you. I freaking told you. You should have listened to me then, like you should listen to me now. Okay, T.J. Stand up. Those initials on our back say DJ.

DJ would never mess up like that. the window with the orange sky one window we have a long way to go before you can go out there again there's no sun drink this

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