In this Memorial Day week episode, I open up about why this holiday is one of my most meaningful, honoring the men and women who paid the ultimate price to secure our freedoms and the everyday heroes who keep our communities safe. I reflect on family stories, the purpose behind the day, and what it means for us as Americans to celebrate with gratitude and remembrance. Then I welcome back our “Wednesday with Wayne” guest, Wayne Rankin—aka Dr. Prepper—for a practical, no-nonsense deep dive on preparedness. Wayne shares hands-on tips for short-term outages and storms: simple water strategies (bathtub fills, water heater access, safe flushing), low-cost pantry essentials (proteins, beans, rice, canned fruit), and easy starter gardening ideas to stretch budgets and build resilience. We also touch on rising costs, supply chain pressures, and why learning trades and home skills can steady families in uncertain times. It’s a grounded, encouraging conversation about honoring sacrifice while taking practical steps to care for our homes and neighbors. Watch and Followhttps://Rumble.com/JoeRoozhttps://YouTube.com/@JoeRoozFOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowTwitch TV: https://twitch.tv/joeroozInstagram: https://instagram.com/notjoeroozTikTok: https://tiktok.com/joe.roozMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(03:37) Opening at Asylum Studios and show setup(04:18) Wednesdays with Wayne teaser and week recap(04:57) Memorial Day reflections and meaning(07:11) Housekeeping, platforms, and how to connect(09:10) Live show schedule and community support(09:50) Introducing Wayne Rankin, Doctor Prepper(10:07) Waynes family WWII stories and sacrifice(16:15) Training, Normandy perspective, and grit(17:05) Enola Gay ground crew memories and aftermath(19:53) From postwar prosperity to todays costs(21:07) Lighthearted Godzilla nostalgia break(25:00) Politics, culture clash, and faith views(30:14) Practical Prepping 101: water, toilets, heat(34:50) Fuel prices, supply chains, and budgeting(38:31) Low-cost pantry building and staples list(43:04) Start small: totes, proteins, rice, and beans(44:55) Grow your own: lettuce, kale, and containers(46:28) Farm challenges, taxes, and cost of living(52:06) Hands-on how-to plans and simple greenhouses(53:13) Personal responsibility, faith, and duty(55:11) Closing reflections on Memorial Days purpose(57:54) Producer shout-outs and support options(59:02) Sign-off and final calls to action - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhtt