Common Folk

This week we scratch the surface of the Right to Repair movement and how it affects farmers and every day folks alike. Modern, software controlled equipment including products from massive farm machinery to the phone in your pocket are locked down and only the manufacturer has access to critical parameters for repair. Is this fair? Is it safe? Who is winning here? The modern day farmer comes from...

This one's a dandy as we welcome guest Matt Tratz of The Guided Life. Wild and fun conversations range from work, to play, to raising a family, back to play, and more. Matt's an energetic guy that wears many hats, and he's not afraid to "take a shot", Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us as we chat with Jeff Mullinix of Pop-Up Blind Co. Jeff shares with us the trials and successes of owning and running a 40 year old, truly family run business. They are the best in the biz at what they do, and prove that a quality, handmade product still has its place in todays market. Learn more about Jeff's family business at www.popupblind.com We'd like to thank Handlebend for th...

We cover it all over this one, From Saved by the Bell to X Files to Saturday morning cartoons like Duck Tails. When did families gather around the tube and watch this programing, what where the options, and how has it all changed over the years? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The spring of 2019 brought what many folks named a "100 Year" flood. Perfect conditions for a cataclysmic weather event reeked havoc across many of Nebraska and Iowa's river systems. Ben and Morgan's company, Farm Focused, headed a relief effort and through that process, had the opportunity to sit down with a Iowa farm family to discuss what actually happened that fateful day in Ma...

So much has changed over the past couple of years, one trend that was already growing, due to the emergence of delivery services, is take out. The trio explores what effect this has had on the restaurant industry, and how we consume our food as families. Shoutout of THANKS to Eric Burgett for providing the intro music with his hit single, Town You Never Heard Of. One can check him out via Spotify...

A couple farmers/youtubers visit the studio to chat about everything from creating a social media presence to row crop farming to testicle festivals. Zach Johnson the actor who plays the Millennial Farmer and Randy Nessman the Master Pipe Layer are both farm kids from West Central Minnesota. Their journey to "Do America" brought them through Eastern NE and we were pretty excited to have th...

We're Common Folk, You're Common Folk, and we talk to Common Folk about real life every day sh*t! Our conversations bring a midwestern, common sense perspective to topics and conversations that both entertain and educate. Join Ben, Morgan, and Andy recording at the studio on our family's farm in Eastern NE. We talk to working class heroes, weekend warriors, business owners, and every d...

Meet Doug Throener founder of a small distillery out of West Point Nebraska. We talk about starting a unique business, changes in consumers buying practices, the power of relationships, marketing and more. Cooper's Chase labeled Bourbon and Vodka is the epitome of an American entrepreneurial success story. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

N-I-L is here! (Name, Image, Likeness) and now student athletes can market & sell themselves. Is that a good thing, or is it the worst?! Ben & Morgan have a unique perspective as their daughter is currently playing soccer at a D1 school. Andy broadcasts collegiate football & baseball games over live television, and was able to ask coaches, boosters, fans & most importantly, the stu...

Ben, Morgan & Andy dive into the debate surrounding new forms of meat products. What are the health benefits?, who benefits monetarily?, is beef murder?! The crew even has a real, or traditional burger, vs the Impossible Burger in studio for a little taste test! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk with Corey over how to launch a successful business, also how to launch an unsuccessful business, HA! Conversation heads in multiple directions, in large part, due to Corey being a fearless entrepreneur who's willing to risk failure for what he believes in. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy