Common Folk

We sit down with the founder of the world’s largest museum dedicated to antique barn pulley systems—once the unsung heroes of American agriculture. Discover how these simple machines helped lift a nation and why preserving their legacy matters to the Common Folk who still carry that spirit of hard work today. Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️ https://www.croftonhaymarket.com/ 🌾 https://visitnebraska.com/cr...

Join us as we hop on a memory-fueled time machine and revisit the restaurants that shaped our childhoods—greasy pizza parlors, neon-lit diners, buffet joints, and everything in between. Come hungry, leave full of stories. Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️ https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: fa...

This week on Common Folk , we dive into the world of "alpha" and "beta" mindsets—labels that get thrown around a lot these days. Are they helpful tools for understanding human behavior, or just internet buzzwords that divide more than they explain? We explore where these ideas come from, what they really mean, and whether they serve the silent majority—the everyday people just tryi...

You ever met someone who confidently believes they’re a genius, despite being completely wrong? Or wondered if you, or your buddy, might be overestimating your own abilities? The Common Folk crew explores the Dunning-Kruger effect , a psychological phenomenon where incompetent people think they’re much smarter than they are. Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️ https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMM...

Let's dig in with Cole Sonne of the popular YouTube channel, Sonne Farms. The crew chats with Cole about how he was raised and how today he works with his father on their 4th generation row crop farm and cattle operation. Cole is an entrepreneur who is using new and innovative ways to keep the operation up with the times, and to keep income rolling in no matter what they are working on. His Yo...

With the release of thousands of CIA classified documents, Agent Blue, your friendly conspiracy theorist, picked up on something that NOBODY is talking about. Time for an old JFK assassination plot twist, with NEW information. Show Notes and LINKS⬇️ https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://rockroosterfootwear.com/ 🥾 PROMO Cod...

In this episode, Ben, Morgan, and Andy sit down with one of the founders of Sandhill Slims, a small company making big waves in the meat snack world. They dive into what makes their beef sticks different—from the way their cattle are raised in Nebraska’s Sandhills to the unique process that results in a healthier, high-protein snack. If you're looking for a clean, delicious alternative to trad...

We all know there's BIG Money in Ag, but what about Ag in the virtual world? You better believe it! The crew welcomes in a simulation-based gamer thats focus is farming. Chandler is a young motivated man that's building a farmstead you won't believe. It's not in Iowa, Illinois, or Nebraska, it's on YouTube! Episode LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/@RentalManBuch Buch'd Up 🚜...

Sparing with world leaders, provoking trade wars, using the White House as a Tesla car showroom!? Alright, lets put a Common Folk perspective on some of this. So buckle up and Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The crew welcomes in Ashton Honnor, Marketing and Communications Manager of TeamMates Mentoring. Their mission is to positively impact the world by inspiring students to reach their full potential. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The crew catches up with Corey Jones to discuss his journey back to Good Health, the re-launch of his business, and ponder if Friendships are different now? Episode LINKS: https://rockroosterfootwear.com/ 🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://midlandusa.com/ 📻 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 https://stockandrod.com/ 🦌 Tribute to Husker Legend Greg Sharpe ⬇️ https://youtu.be/ZU-q...

The crew welcomes back Charles Baron, of the Farmers Business Network, to help us understand how these new tariffs, and so called trade wars, will impact the ag industry. FBN just released its Transparency Report, which sheds a light on what farmers and consumers can expect moving forward into 2025. Episode LINKS: https://www.fbn.com/ 🌽 https://rockroosterfootwear.com/ 🥾 ROMO Code: farmfocused h...

The crew catches up with ole friend Andy Thies, who's a Veteran that now specializes in showing and selling recreational properties across Nebraska. Andy has a fascinating story of personal growth, from his college days on. Just another journey of courage, trial & error, road blocks and perseverance, featuring us Common Folk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

The gang welcomes back Kyle Lechtenberg and the conversation bounces from food to finance to fashion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska Furniture Mart was founded in 1937 by Rose Blumkin, fast forward to today and you'll find 5th generation family members still working the sales floor. We sit down with 4th generation family member Andy Shefsky, who is currently NFM's Community and Public Relations Manager. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a chance encounter, Ben met some strange dude in a creeper van in the parking lot of his favorite store. Ben thought enough of him to invite him to the studio for an interview that may start a new series here at Common Folk. Conspiracy Theories. Are you into them? Do you believe or do you think they are just made up non-sense? We will dig in and let you be the judge. Advertising Inquiries: http...

Forget about "Nebraska Nice" our political leaders and team captain's won't even shake your hand! What's going on in the land of the corn? Let's find out with the Common Folk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The gang welcomes back Garrett Heikes to learn more about his journey on becoming a professional Outdoors videographer. Garrett has worked for a number of hunting and fishing shows that have aired over the Outdoor channel among other mediums. His own show, Chasin' The Dream TV has aired on NCN since 2017, and features an every growing YouTube Channel. Within the discussion the HOT button topic...

We welcome back international track Star Christina Elder to discuss her dietary strategies. We chat about what Does, and what has NOT worked for her, and how Common Folk can implement some of the same strategies Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a season of holiday family meals we sit down to chat a little about how the Common Folk of this great country do it. Who does most of the cooking? What kind of family traditions are being carried on? Is wild game on your table? We hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that our stories surrounding food resonate with you and your family. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

It's the holiday gift giving/gift buying season! We chat a little about how this all looks today vs. yesterday in terms of how we shop, where we shop, and when we shop. Is it still the thought that counts? With today's conveniences are we just going through the motions? Has something been lost? Listen in. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...

The Common Folk get together to discuss some real life issues we are facing personally that we just know many of you will be able to relate to. During this busy holiday season, sometimes you just need to take a moment to get it out, reflect, forgive, and give thanks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We sit down with Andrew Zahn, Forestry Property Operations Supervisor, of a little known property in Eastern Nebraska by the name of Horning State Farm and Demonstration Forest. This property is owned by the University of Nebraska and run by the Nebraska Forest Service. This farm has been owned by the University since the 50's but over the last few years they have been making some big strides...

Ben, Morgan, and their best bud Nick recently traveled to Lincoln, NE to participate in a BBQ contest at the Faith Lutheran Church for their first annual Rib Fest. Following that event and being given the gracious award of "Fan Favorite", Ben and Nick traveled back to Lincoln and sat down with one of the hosts of the One & A Half Pastors Podcast along with a couple community members/pa...

Randy has a lot going on down in north Florida, where he grows peanuts on the family farm. The Common Folk welcomes @randythefarmer to the pod and learns a great many things involving his twin brother, Randy's music career, and the curious relationship with a NEW tractor manufacture out of Florida. This farming equipment company goes by the name James Mooose, and Randy is the head spokesperson...