The Official Homestead Podcast
Dive into homesteading and preparedness with the Homestead crew as they interview experts in the field.
Featuring hosts Jason Ross, Ben Kasica, and Sam Sheridan the Homestead Podcast features people living the self-sufficient and homesteading lifestyle, bringing you honest takes, about what it really takes.

Notable Guests
Mike Rowe
Host of Dirty Jobs, The Way I Heard It, and The mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Hannah Neeleman
Ballerina Farm, Mrs. USA
Evan Hafer
Founder & CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company
Bailey Chase
Actor in Homestead, Longmire, Far Haven, and more
Meet Your Hosts
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Sam Sheridan
PRODUCER & AUTHOR
Sam is a multifaceted American author and screenwriter, known for his gripping works on adventure, fighting, and resilience.
He gained recognition with his bestselling books like "A Fighter's Heart" and "The Disaster Diaries," which explore the worlds of mixed martial arts and survival skills, respectively.
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Cherie Bolz
MASTER GARDENER
Cherie Bolz leads Bolz Ministries alongside her husband Shawn in Los Angeles, CA. She is passionate about intimacy with God and personal transformation.
Cherie is known for her humor and a trademarked transparency where she constantly tells on herself for the benefit of the listeners growing journey. She is a storyteller with stories that will cause you to mature with her as you find yourself in her message.
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Jason Ross
AUTHOR & HOMESTEAD SHOWRUNNER
With a passion for entrepreneurialism, Jason founded or co-founded over sixty start up companies including Progrexion, Lexington Law Firms, XTac, Thirsty Earth, ReadyMan and Black Rifle Coffee Company.
He’s authored numerous non-fiction works as well as the Black Autumn series. After his first major business transaction in 2010, he pivoted to exploring how best to help those in the American homeless community, Guatemala, and Eswatini, Africa. Along the way, he picked up a passion for sustainable farming and permaculture.
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Frequently asked questions
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Homestead will be in theaters across The United States Friday, December 20, 2024 and will be followed by episodes streaming in the Angel app.
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Both! Homestead will start as a feature-length film released in theaters, then the series will be launched on the Angel streaming service (online, or as an app on your phone, tablet, or connected TV).
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Homestead will start as a feature-length film released in theaters. After the theatrical launch, you’ll be able to stream the movie on the Angel app. The series will be launched on the Angel streaming service (online, or as an app on your phone, tablet, or connected TV).
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While the movie and series is based on the Black Autumn series, fans of the books will notice some key differences. A few of those include different character names (for example, the book character Jeff Kirkham is named Jeff Eriksson, etc.), and the movie and episodes have been rewritten to be appropriate for families to watch together.
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Main characters include: Neal McDonough as Ian Ross (named Jason Ross in the Black Autumn books). His wife, Jenna Ross, is played by Dawn Olivieri. Bailey Chase plays the role of Jeff Eriksson (named Jeff Kirkham in the book series), with Kearran Giovanni as Tara Eriksson. Other actors include:
Jesse Hutch (Batwoman), Kevin Lawson (THE SHIFT), Tyler Lofton (Grown-ish, Love, Victor), Susan Misner (Billions, The Americans), Olivia Sanabia (Just Add Magic), Grace Powell (All Rise, Station 19), and Caden Dragomer (911 Lone Star).
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Theater ticket sales are expected to be released for pre-order late Summer of 2024.