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Common Folk

Based out of the Midwest, everyday, hardworking, blue-collar folks put a "common sense" spin to an array of topics that include: starting a business, raising kids & current events.RSSVERIFY

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54:41

Crossroads & Questions: A Grounded Look at the...

Common Folk ·

2026/01/29

This week on Common Folk, Ben, Morgan, and Andy take on one of the most challenging stories in the news — the recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and the protests that have followed. As political leaders, activists, and everyday Americans struggle to understand what happened, the crew brings a level-headed, empathetic perspective to the headlines.They unpack the available facts and footage, talk about how the story has been framed by different media outlets and

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48:58

Food Fight: The New Pyramid on the Block

Common Folk ·

2026/01/22

There’s a new food pyramid in town, and the Common Folk crew has questions. This week, Andy, Ben, and Morgan break down why the old one got tossed, who decided it needed changing, and whether the new version actually helps everyday Americans — or just adds more confusion to the grocery aisle. Expect laughs, side-eyes, and a healthy dose of common sense.Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code:

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43:15

Welker Farms Road Trip (re-air)

Common Folk ·

2026/01/16

We're re-visiting when Welker Farms' Scott and Sarah, stopped by and hopped on the Common Folk Podcast, The crew discusses their family's YouTube success, balancing farming with content creation, building community, and their future vision for the farm and channel. Sharing insights into their Montana farm, its operations, equipment, and how they tell their story to a wide audience.Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@WelkerFarms 🚜https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code:

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47:07

The Craft Beer Bust: Why Micro Breweries Are Closing...

Common Folk ·

2026/01/08

The craft beer boom may be cooling off. This week on the Common Folk Podcast, the crew dives into the growing number of micro and craft breweries shutting their doors nationwide. From rising ingredient costs and changing consumer habits to market saturation and tight margins, we break down what’s really happening in the craft beer industry—and what it means for small towns, local economies, and beer lovers everywhere.Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code:

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55:44

Christmas Then & Now: What Really Changed?

Common Folk ·

2025/12/18

This week on Common Folk, the crew talks Christmas — how shopping habits, celebrations, and expectations have changed over the years… and how some things never really do. From evolving traditions to familiar feelings, Ben, Morgan, and Andy reflect on what still makes the season feel like Christmas, no matter how modern it gets.Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code:

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45:25

Bailout or a Breakthrough Bridge Program? The $12...

Common Folk ·

2025/12/10

A massive $12 billion Farmers Aid package from the Trump administration has the ag world buzzing — is it real support or just another bail-out? Andy and Ben dig into what the deal could actually mean for producers on the ground. They also break down the talk of relaxed emissions quotas for tractor manufacturers and whether those supposed savings will truly come back around to farmers. These issues are tangled, political, and confusing, but the Common Folk crew takes them one step at a time, looking

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47:47

Against the Grain: Opening a Brewery When Everyone...

Common Folk ·

2025/12/05

Hard Times, Hardier Brewers: Hard Patch, One Small Town’s Big Gamble (Re-air)As microbreweries across the country face closures and shrinking margins, one rural brewer is doing the unthinkable—opening the doors to a brand-new craft brewery. The Common Folk crew dives into what it takes to launch a small-town operation in an industry that seems to be tightening by the month. From shifting consumer tastes to rising production costs, we explore why so many breweries are struggling—and why this brewer

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57:44

A Penny for Your A.I. Thoughts

Common Folk ·

2025/11/27

This week on Common Folk, the crew dives into two headlines shaking up tradition — the rise of AI-created country music and the possible end of the U.S. penny. From digital cowboys and algorithm-made twang to whether that little copper coin still has a place in our pockets, Ben, Morgan, and Andy break it all down with humor, curiosity, and some good old-fashioned common sense.Show Links:https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://stockandrod.com/ 🦌 PROMO Code:

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44:21

Epstein Files & the Fog of Headlines

Common Folk ·

2025/11/22

This week, the Common Folk crew reluctantly wades into the newest wave of national headlines surrounding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. With political leaders pointing fingers — President Trump insisting he has nothing to hide, Democrats pushing for more answers — Ben, Morgan, and Andy ask the question on everyone’s mind: what are regular people supposed to believe? It’s a grounded, level-headed look at a story wrapped in noise.Show notes & Sponsor links:https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO

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51:01

The Tradition Continues🦌 Ozzy's First Deer Hunt

Common Folk ·

2025/11/14

The Common Folk crew welcomes in Ozzy, Andy’s son, fresh off his first deer hunt. Together they talk about nerves, excitement, and the joy of learning something passed down through family. It’s a wholesome, feel-good episode about traditions, mentorship, and growing up outdoors.Show notes & Sponsor links:https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLKhttps://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk

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63:46

BIG Government is Taking Away my Deer Cameras....

Common Folk ·

2025/11/07

Arizona and other states are limiting, or completely taking away, outdoorsmen's rights to use a trail camera. It seems our governments have cameras everywhere, but we can't have one in the woods?? Maybe there's a just reason for this, and to help us find the answer we welcome in Garrett Heikes. An avid outdoorsman and film-maker, Garrett offers a unique perspective over this matter. Show notes & Sponsor links:https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO

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61:32

The Salt Witch of Nebraska

Common Folk ·

2025/10/30

It’s Halloween on Common Folk, and Andy brings a chilling tale straight from Nebraska’s heartland — the legend of the Salt Witch. Accounts and sightings still arise of her roaming the Saline wetlands, striking fear in those who cross her path. From stories told by early Native Americans to pioneer-era encounters on the plains' slat flats, this haunting tale has been whispered for generations. Tune in for ghostly storytelling, local lore, and a few laughs along the way.Show notes & Sponsor

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55:55

The HOA Hustle: Who’s Really in Charge?

Common Folk ·

2025/10/24

Ben, Morgan, and Andy tackle one of suburbia’s most mysterious beasts — the Homeowner Association. From nitpicky rules to unexpected benefits, they unpack the good, the bad, and the ridiculous side of HOA life. Expect laughs, stories, and maybe a few homeowner confessions along the way.Show notes & Sponsor links:https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLKhttps://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://farmfocused.com/

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73:12

Rebooting Legacy: The Dehner Boot Co. Revival (Part 2)

Common Folk ·

2025/10/14

We're sitting back down with the new owners of one of Nebraska’s most iconic companies — the legendary Dehner Boot Company, established in 1875. Once crafting boots for the likes of General Patton, Ronald Reagan, and even Walt Disney, Dehner's name is stitched into American history. Now, it's being stitched into the future by a retired military husband-and-wife team who traded service uniforms for boot leather and business grit. They’ve taken on the challenge of reviving a time-honored brand while

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52:04

Rebooting Legacy: The Dehner Boot Co. Revival (Part 1)

Common Folk ·

2025/10/07

This week on the Common Folk Podcast, we sit down with the new owners of one of Nebraska’s most iconic companies — the legendary Dehner Boot Company, established in 1875. Once crafting boots for the likes of General Patton, Ronald Reagan, and even Walt Disney, Dehner's name is stitched into American history.Now, it's being stitched into the future by a retired military husband-and-wife team who traded service uniforms for boot leather and business grit. They’ve taken on the challenge of reviving a

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82:16

Into the Wild: Ben’s First Elk Hunt Adventure

Common Folk ·

2025/10/03

Lace up your boots and pack your gear — Ben’s taking us to the Colorado mountains for his first elk hunt. It’s a week filled with adventure, challenge, and reflection as he tests himself against nature, the elements, and the unknown.Show notes & Sponsor links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk

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43:15

Growing Big: The Welkers’ Farm to Fame Story

Common Folk ·

2025/09/23

The Welkers stop by Common Folk to share how a family farm in Montana became one of YouTube’s biggest ag channels. From humble beginnings to teaming up with Farm Focused, they open up about building community, telling their story, and keeping it real in the world of modern farming. **This is a re-aired episodeShow notes & Sponsor links:https://www.youtube.com/@WelkerFarms 🚜https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

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62:50

Buzzed Out: Living in the Age of Notifications

Common Folk ·

2025/09/19

Dings, pings, buzzes, and banners — our phones never stop yelling at us. But what happens when the notifications won’t stop… or when you don’t get any at all? This week on Common Folk, Ben, Morgan, and Andy break down the love-hate relationship we all have with our devices and ask: who’s really in charge here — us or our phones?Show notes & Sponsor links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾

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47:55

Smoke, Swings & Service: Live from the Daegan Page...

Common Folk ·

2025/09/11

This week, Common Folk goes LIVE from behind the BBQ smoker as Ben tends the meat and the crew soaks in the sights, sounds, and laughter of the Daegan Page Hero Scramble. It’s a weekend of golf, good food, and great people — all coming together to honor the memory of Daegan Page and the 13 brave service members lost in Afghanistan, while raising money to support veterans.From the sizzle of the smoker to the camaraderie on the course, this episode captures the spirit of community, gratitude, and fun

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60:39

K-Pop, Chaos, and Common Sense

Common Folk ·

2025/09/05

The news cycle never stops, but Common Folk isn’t afraid to pump the brakes and call things how we see them. From global pop culture with K-pop’s Netflix takeover to boots-on-the-ground realities in Chicago, the crew slices through the noise and puts a blue-collar lens on it all.Show notes & Sponsor links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocusedhttps://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴

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