Common Folk

Ben Evers
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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. RSSVERIFY

  1. Christmas Then & Now: What Really Changed?

    12/18/2025

    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 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: commonfolk

    56 min
  2. Bailout or a Breakthrough Bridge Program? The $12 Billion Farmers Aid Question

    12/10/2025

    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 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 past the headlines to find some common ground for the everyday folks who feed America. Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️ USDA Aid Package Press Release: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/12/08/trump-administration-announces-12-billion-farmer-bridge-payments-american-farmers-impacted-unfair https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://stockandrod.com/ 🦌 PROMO Code: commonfolk https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk

    45 min
  3. Against the Grain: Opening a Brewery When Everyone Else Is Closing

    12/05/2025

    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 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 believes now is still the right time to take the leap. It’s a story of resilience, risk, and the quiet determination that defines rural entrepreneurship. In this episode of Common Folk, we take you on-location to a small-town microbrewery where passion meets perseverance. Join us as we sit down with a local brewer who's betting on his dream, diving headfirst into the craft beer scene—a niche some say has lost its novelty. From the clink of glasses to the hum of fermenters, experience the sights and sounds of a brewery that's more than just a business; it's a labor of love. Discover how this entrepreneur is challenging the odds, bringing fresh flavor and renewed spirit to his community. Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/hardpatch/ 🍺 https://www.croftonhaymarket.com/ 🌾 https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴

    48 min
  4. A Penny for Your A.I. Thoughts

    11/27/2025

    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 break it all down with humor, curiosity, and some good old-fashioned common sense. Show Links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://stockandrod.com/ 🦌 PROMO Code: commonfolk https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk

    58 min
  5. Epstein Files & the Fog of Headlines

    11/22/2025

    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 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 Code: farmfocused https://stockandrod.com/ 🦌 PROMO Code: commonfolk https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk

    44 min
  6. The Tradition Continues🦌 Ozzy's First Deer Hunt

    11/14/2025

    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 & Sponsor links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk

    51 min
  7. BIG Government is Taking Away my Deer Cameras. Another case of Overreach, or something else? **Re-air

    11/07/2025

    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. An avid outdoorsman and film-maker, Garrett offers a unique perspective over this matter. Show notes & Sponsor links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk See Garrett's life's work and passion at: • GIANT NEBRASKA BUCK with a BOW!!

    1h 4m
  8. The Salt Witch of Nebraska

    10/30/2025

    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 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 links: https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 PROMO Code: commonfolk https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ne-saltwitch/ NEW Salt Witch Story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hfVdeZ5cms1gXA0A99dBU?si=yN8Q04htRWa7RyrDYgwpww

    1h 2m
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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. RSSVERIFY

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  • Creator
    Ben Evers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Common Folk
  • Show Website
    Common Folk

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