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 packing up the minivan for a week of pure relaxation, or have classic getaways been completely sidelined by modern demands? Between grueling travel baseball schedules and non-stop AAU summer soccer tournaments, it feels like the traditional vacation is on life support.

To remind us of simpler times, the group shares plenty of laughs as they reminisce about their own childhood road trips. From the scenic black hills of South Dakota to the bright neon lights and theater shows of Branson, Missouri, this episode is packed with nostalgic memories, hilarious family mishaps, and a relatable look at the chaos of modern summer scheduling.

Tune in to find out if the classic family vacation can be saved, or if we are all just destined to spend our summers sitting on lawn chairs at tournament complexes!

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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 impact the FIFA World Cup is having across the states. Finally, the guys debate the shifting landscape of American civil liberties and whether citizens are less free today than the founders intended.

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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, and the pure grit of the College World Series. Tune in to hear how these major events showcase the very best of American spirit, unity, and excellence.

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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 rise of AI and the real-world chances of a digital takeover. Finally, the team dives deep into the wild claims of four alien races reportedly living among us. It is a heavy, conspiracy-filled lineup, but the crew keeps it honest, unbiased, and upbeat. Tune in for some grounded perspectives on a truly crazy world!

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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 Correspondents' Dinner and the growing "moon travel blowback". Finally, we bring it back home to the local level to talk about why your HOA is still fighting you over backyard pet chickens. It’s national headlines met with local common sense.

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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 player and now a high school coach. Join Ben, Morgan, and Andy as they explore what esports has become, where it’s headed, and why this "new" industry is more grounded in tradition than you might think.

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https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...) PROMO Code: farmfocused

https://farmfocused.com/ 🐴 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...) PROMO Code: commonfolk

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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 notice, Travis’s stand against the outsourcing of American manufacturing, and what his next move is in this David vs. Goliath fight.

Show Notes & LINKS ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFarmsMo 🚜

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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 communities across the state.

It’s a mix of insight, concern, and real talk about where things stand — and where they could be headed. This is Part 2

Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️

Joy of All Trades : https://www.instagram.com/_joyofalltrades_/ 🌻

https://www.youtube.com/@EWG 🌳

https://www.youtube.com/@iowadnr 🌊

https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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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 communities across the state.

It’s a mix of insight, concern, and real talk about where things stand — and where they could be headed. This is Part 1 of 2

Show Notes and LINKS ⬇️

Joy of All Trades : https://www.instagram.com/_joyofalltrades_/ 🌻

https://www.youtube.com/@EWG 🌳

https://www.youtube.com/@iowadnr 🌊

https://barnowl.tech/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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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 everything from questions about the original moon landing to a humorous debate on why high school athletes seem to be getting bigger every year. The conversation also dives into the frustrations of rising energy costs and the wild theories surrounding alien-human hybrids. If you’ve ever wondered if there is more to the "official" story, this episode is for you.

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