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Common Folk
by Ben Evers
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.
Episodes
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The Beef Tariff Blame Game: Why is Everyone Mad with President Trump?
Hosts Andy, Ben, and Morgan sink their teeth into the Trump administration’s controversial new beef tariff. It was promised to lower grocery bills for consumers, so why is everyone so angry? The crew breaks down the confusing economics driving record-high steak and burger prices. They also dive...
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Sidelined by the Suburbs: Has Travel Sports Ruined the Classic Family Vacation?
Pack your bags, grab your maps, and get ready for a trip down memory lane! This week on the Common Folk Podcast, Ben, Morgan, and Andy are diving headfirst into the great Summer Vacation debate. The crew takes a hard look at how summer break has changed over the last 20 years. Are families still...
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Is America Losing Its Freedom at 250?
Are we celebrating independence or watching it slip away? On this episode of the Common Folk Podcast, Ben, Morgan, and Andy reflect on July 4th as the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. They dive into the massive cultural and economic…
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Global Peace, Local Pride, and the Ultimate Sports Summer
This week on the Common Folk Podcast, the crew dives into the historic peace deal with Iran and breaks down how everyday Americans actually feel about it. Then, we transition to a massive summer of sports. We cover the high-stakes fights at UFC Freedom 250, the global stage of the FIFA World Cup,...
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Tech Takeovers and Galactic Guests
Are we alone, and is tech taking over? This week on The Common Folk Podcast, Ben, Morgan, and Andy tackle a trio of massive, mind-bending topics. First, the crew digs into the massive boom of local data center construction and what it means for our infrastructure. Then, they look at the rapid…
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Aliens, Assassins, and Acreage: A Common Folk Reality Check
High emotions are the new normal, but on Common Folk, we prefer a cooler head. This week, the crew dives into the official "Disclosure Day" and what the newly released UFO files actually tell us. We also discuss the sobering news of the third assassination attempt on the President at the...
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More Than a Game: The Evolution of Esports with Miles & Mike'l Severe
Is your kid "just playing video games," or are they training for a college scholarship? This week, the Common Folk crew sits down with Miles and Mike'l Severe to demystify the booming world of esports. Miles takes us through his life in the world of esports—from a high school gamer to a college...
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The Juan Deere Face-Off | Travis Linden’s Legal Battle at Freedom Farms
This week, Travis Linden of Freedom Farms returns to the show under some heavy fire. After receiving a formal cease and desist from John Deere, Travis joins the crew to explain how a "play on words" shirt turned into a legal battle with a manufacturing giant. We’re diving into the details of the...
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Clear Water, Cloudy Answers: Big Ag & Iowa’s Growing Concern | PART 2
The Common Folk crew is joined by Joy Van Wyngarden — aka “Joy of All Trades” — for a lively but important discussion on Iowa’s water. While Joy brings the energy, the topic stays serious as the group explores how agricultural practices may be impacting water quality and what that could mean for...
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Clear Water, Cloudy Answers: Big Ag & Iowa’s Growing Concern
The Common Folk crew is joined by Joy Van Wyngarden — aka “Joy of All Trades” — for a lively but important discussion on Iowa’s water. While Joy brings the energy, the topic stays serious as the group explores how agricultural practices may be impacting water quality and what that could mean for...
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Moon Missions, Giant Teens, and Alien Hybrids
Buckle up—this week, the Common Folk crew is aiming for the stars but hitting a few weird detours along the way. Ben, Morgan, and Andy start with the buzz surrounding NASA’s Artemis II launch, but the conversation quickly spirals into the unexplained and the unusual. The episode explores…
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Recruiting the Past: Does This Poster Still Work?
Andy brought a "gift" to the studio this week: an old military recruitment poster from their high school days. Seeing those bold images again sparks a deep dive into the way we view the Armed Forces then versus now. The crew explores the fine line between inspiring the next generation and vintage...
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From Saints to Suds: The Common Folk St. Patrick’s Special
Dust off your best green gear and grab a cold one—the crew is diving deep into the luck of the Irish! In this episode, Ben, Morgan, and Andy trace the roots of St. Patrick’s Day from its origins as a religious feast to the global party it is today. But why is the holiday such a massive deal in…
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Death of the Human Element? MLB’s Robot Revolution
Is baseball losing its soul or finally getting it right? This week on the Common Folk Podcast, the crew tackles MLB’s official move to implement the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System for the 2026 season. Ben is firmly in the "keep it human" camp, arguing that the beauty of the game…
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Common Sense in a Complicated War: The U.S. and Iran
Ben, Morgan, and Andy dive into the fast‑shifting conflict in Iran and unravel the big questions everyday Americans are asking. Why is the U.S. involved? How much influence does Israel really have? And should the U.S. even be part of this fight at all? The crew brings their straightforward,...
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From the Field to the Future: Live at Farmer 2 Farmer
The Common Folk crew hits the road and heads to Omaha for the Farmer 2 Farmer gathering — and the mics are rolling. Ben and Andy connect with farmers, innovators, and ag leaders, including Zach Johnson, aka The Millennial Farmer and Charles Baron, the co-founder of the Farmers Business Network....
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Accountability or Headlines? The Epstein Reckoning
This week, Common Folk dives into the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files and the national reaction unfolding around them. From the history of Jeffrey Epstein’s influence to the growing public call for investigations and consequences, Ben, Morgan, and Andy sort through what’s known,...
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Where Did All the Rockys Go?
This week on Common Folk, Ben, Morgan, and Andy ask a big question: who are boys supposed to look up to today? From classic movie icons like Rocky to the absence of modern-day role models, the crew dives into masculinity, media, and why the “Trad Dad” might need a comeback — with or without...
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Crossroads & Questions: A Grounded Look at the Minnesota Federal Shootings
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...
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Food Fight: The New Pyramid on the Block
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....
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Welker Farms Road Trip (re-air)
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...
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The Craft Beer Bust: Why Micro Breweries Are Closing Across America
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...
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Christmas Then & Now: What Really Changed?
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…
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Bailout or a Breakthrough Bridge Program? The $12 Billion Farmers Aid Question
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…
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Against the Grain: Opening a Brewery When Everyone Else Is Closing
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…
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A Penny for Your A.I. Thoughts
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...
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Epstein Files & the Fog of Headlines
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...
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The Tradition Continues🦌 Ozzy's First Deer Hunt
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 &...
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BIG Government is Taking Away my Deer Cameras. Another case of Overreach, or something else? **Re-air
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.…
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The Salt Witch of Nebraska
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...
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The HOA Hustle: Who’s Really in Charge?
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…
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Rebooting Legacy: The Dehner Boot Co. Revival (Part 2)
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…
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Rebooting Legacy: The Dehner Boot Co. Revival (Part 1)
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...
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Into the Wild: Ben’s First Elk Hunt Adventure
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…
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Growing Big: The Welkers’ Farm to Fame Story
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...
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Buzzed Out: Living in the Age of Notifications
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…
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Smoke, Swings & Service: Live from the Daegan Page Hero Scramble
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...
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K-Pop, Chaos, and Common Sense
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 &...
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Can a Mentor Really Change Everything? (Spoiler: Yes)
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. NOTE: This is a re-air from a previous interview. Show notes & Sponsor links: https://barnowl.tech/...
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Home, Life, Auto… and a Whole Lotta Headaches
Is insurance a safety net—or just another trap in fine print? Ben brings his fresh wounds from dealing with home, life, and auto policies to the mic, and the Common Folk crew doesn’t hold back. If you’ve ever battled with an adjuster, fought a claim, or just wondered what you’re really paying for...
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Headlines Meet the Heartland
Big city headlines meet small-town sensibilities as the crew tackles lab-grown meat bans, Rosie O’Donnell’s protest push, and a few other headlines lighting up the news cycle. Ben, Morgan, and Andy take the latest viral stories and run them through the Common Folk filter. Real talk, honest…
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Crop Tops & Leg Drops: The Common Folk Take on Pop Culture
This week on Common Folk, the crew dives into a few headlines making waves—from Sydney Sweeney rocking the American Eagle brand in a way only she can, to the passing of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. Ben, Morgan, and Andy bring their honest, blue-collar perspective to the online frenzy, untangling...
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A Dam Race like No Other!
This EVENT in north east Nebraska has it all! But don't take our word for it, hear it from this week's guest Heidi Marsh. Born and raised in a small town, Heidi has a passion for supporting & promoting these communities. And this project, Crofton's Dam Race, is at the top of her list. Show link:...
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We're Bankrupt! Red Ink in a Red State
Is Nebraska really going bankrupt? TikTok financial influencers say yes—but is there more to the story? This week on Common Folk, we dig into the buzz around a $400 million budget shortfall, what it actually means, and whether the Cornhusker State is really in trouble... or just trending online....
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Pass the Mayo… Or Not
This week on Common Folk, things get saucy as the crew debates America’s most misunderstood condiment. Miracle Whip or real mayonnaise—where do you stand? Ben comes in hot with some bold claims, stirring up laughs and lively banter. It’s a condiment conversation you didn’t know you needed. Show...
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No Experience? No Problem.
On this episode of Common Folk, we sit down with a recent high school grad whose college journey took a wild and unexpected turn. She landed an athletic scholarship — but here’s the twist — it’s for a sport she’d never even played. What sounds like luck is actually a story of effort, humility…
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ICE Raids, Omaha Protests, and the Bigger Immigration Question
This week on Common Folk, the crew takes on one of the most charged topics in America today: illegal immigration. With recent ICE raids in Omaha sparking nationwide protests, emotions are boiling over. But instead of shouting matches, we sit down for an honest conversation—asking why now, what’s...
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How a Small Town Saved Its Grocery Store—The Cooperative Way
When the only grocery store in town was on the verge of closing, this tight-knit rural community didn’t wait around for a corporate rescue. Instead, they took matters into their own hands—literally. In this episode of Common Folk, we dive into how everyday people banded together to form a...
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Pass the Spatula, Grandpa: When Men Started Stirring the Pot
What happens when tradition meets trend — and the kitchen gets caught in the crossfire? In this episode of Common Folk, Ben and the crew dig into the growing number of men putting on the apron and firing up more than just the grill. Compared to past generations, today’s guys are swapping socket...
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Subscription Fatigue: When Owning Becomes Renting Everything
Ever feel like you're renting your life one monthly fee at a time? In this eye-opening episode of Common Folk, we delve into the growing frustration with the subscription-based economy. From streaming services to software, and even your morning coffee, it seems like everything now comes with a...
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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.
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Ben Evers
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