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An Army of Normal Folks

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

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16:58

I'm Back Baby!

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/08

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill talks about coaching football again this season after a several year hiatus! And the amazing kids he's coaching.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:08

Nancy Carbone: The Best Friend of Firefighters (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/05

After black snow rained down on her on 9/11, Nancy knocked on the door of local firehouses to see how she could help. When several firefighters told her that they’d need counseling, this non-therapist and normal mom got to work. 24 years later, Friends of Firefighters has provided over 1,000 firefighters and their families with mental health and wellness services at no cost to them! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

60:31

Nancy Carbone: The Best Friend of Firefighters (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/05

After black snow rained down on her on 9/11, Nancy knocked on the door of local firehouses to see how she could help. When several firefighters told her that they’d need counseling, this non-therapist and normal mom got to work. 24 years later, Friends of Firefighters has provided over 1,000 firefighters and their families with mental health and wellness services at no cost to them! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

16:07

The Vietnamese Refugees Who Changed America

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/08/01

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of An Army of Normal Refugees who changed America... at least in one aspect.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:13

Michelle Penczak: Binders Full of Military Spouses...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/29

Military spouse unemployment is 21%, which is 5 times the national average, often because employers don't want to hire people like Michelle Penczak who move every 3-4 years. So Michelle started a virtual assistant company called Squared Away where location wouldn't be an issue. And it's skyrocketed to employing 400 military spouses who serve 1,000 clients!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:40

Michelle Penczak: Binders Full of Military Spouses...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/29

Military spouse unemployment is 21%, which is 5 times the national average, often because employers don't want to hire people like Michelle Penczak who move every 3-4 years. So Michelle started a virtual assistant company called Squared Away where location wouldn't be an issue. And it's skyrocketed to employing 400 military spouses who serve 1,000 clients!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

16:50

Favorite Nonfiction Books

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/25

For Shop Talk, Bill and Alex reflect on 4 of their favorite nonfiction books. What's yours?!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:56

An Army of Normal Social Workers (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/22

Dr. Rhonda Smith has assigned the podcast to over 400 of her social work students at the University of Southern Mississippi. In this episode we meet 7 of them, who are sure to inspire you about this rising generation!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:21

An Army of Normal Social Workers (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/22

Dr. Rhonda Smith has assigned the podcast to over 400 of her social work students at the University of Southern Mississippi. In this episode we meet 7 of them, who are sure to inspire you about this rising generation!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:39

Our Favorite Books

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/18

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex reflect on some of their favorite books. And want to hear about yours!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

45:40

Jenn Andrews: I Want To Be The Person That I Needed...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/15

Jenn had to amputate her right leg due to sarcoma cancer. She committed to helping patients like herself and she soon found her cause in the tragedy of insurance companies not paying for prosthetics for running, swimming, or any other athletic activity. The Move for Jenn Foundation has since paid for 63 activewear prosthetics!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:09

Jenn Andrews: I Want To Be The Person That I Needed...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/15

Jenn had to amputate her right leg due to sarcoma cancer. She committed to helping patients like herself and she soon found her cause in the tragedy of insurance companies not paying for prosthetics for running, swimming, or any other athletic activity. The Move for Jenn Foundation has since paid for 63 activewear prosthetics!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

23:20

3 Things I Learned From FedEx's Founder

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/11

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on the extraordinary life of Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who recently passed away.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:01

Father Mark Hanna: The 3 Civilians Who Saved Upwards...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/08

An Egyptian engineer, a Hispanic Navy Seal, and an Italian construction manager walk into a building. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s the beginning of real-life heroism. The building was the World Trade Center’s North Tower and Father Mark Hanna is the only one of the 3 amigos to survive 9/11.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:08

Father Mark Hanna: The 3 Civilians Who Saved Upwards...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/08

An Egyptian engineer, a Hispanic Navy Seal, and an Italian construction manager walk into a building. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s the beginning of real-life heroism. The building was the World Trade Center’s North Tower and Father Mark Hanna is the only one of the 3 amigos to survive 9/11.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:17

The 50-Year Old Version

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/04

For Shop Talk, we feature Army member Erik Lokkesmoe's reflections on what he wishes someone had told him when he was 30 or 40 years old.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:32

Michael Gosman: Buy A Home, Build A Community (Pt 1)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/01

When Father Dennis Lewis was assigned to St. Michael’s parish in Milwaukee, he discovered a growing number of Hmong and Laotians seeking refuge from the Vietnam War. Many were subjected to a terrible slumlord and so Father decided to start a homebuying ministry that helped coach them through the process. 33 years later, Acts Housing has helped 4,000 low-income families purchase homes!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:33

Michael Gosman: Buy A Home, Build A Community (Pt 2)

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/07/01

When Father Dennis Lewis was assigned to St. Michael’s parish in Milwaukee, he discovered a growing number of Hmong and Laotians seeking refuge from the Vietnam War. Many were subjected to a terrible slumlord and so Father decided to start a homebuying ministry that helped coach them through the process. 33 years later, Acts Housing has helped 4,000 low-income families purchase homes!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:40

For All The 50-Year Old Men Who...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/06/27

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on Army member Erik Lokkesmoe's powerful article, "For All The 50-Year Old Men Who..."Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:14

Kevin Adler: Reuniting 1,100 People Experiencing...

An Army of Normal Folks ·

2025/06/24

Kevin was tired of walking by people experiencing homelessness, not doing anything, and undermining his own humanity and theirs each time. So he finally did something and his accidental nonprofit Miracle Messages has since reunited over 1,100 people with their families!Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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