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 re-aired episode

Show notes & Sponsor links:

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

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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 in charge here — us or our phones?

Show notes & Sponsor links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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 service members lost in Afghanistan, while raising money to support veterans.

From the sizzle of the smoker to the camaraderie on the course, this episode captures the spirit of community, gratitude, and fun that makes this golf event more than just a game — it’s a celebration of service, sacrifice, and support. Nick, Brad, Brenda and Corey all join the discussion to kick off the 4th Annual Daegan Page Hero's Scramble.

Show Notes & Links:

https://daeganpage.org/ 🇺🇸

https://www.32auctions.com/DAEWAYGOLF ⛳️

https://golflakeridge.com/3rd-annual-daegan-page-heros-scramble-sep-14-sep-15-2024-2/ 🏌🏻

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 & Sponsor links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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/ 🦉 PROMO Code: farmfocused

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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 each month, this episode is for you.

Show notes & Sponsor links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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 laughs, and maybe a few raised eyebrows.

Show notes & Sponsor links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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 what matters, what’s just noise, and what it all says about our culture today. Whether you're here for the fashion, the nostalgia, or just the laughs, this one's got a little something for everyone.

Show notes & Sponsor links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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:

https://www.croftonsdamrace.com/ 🏃🏻‍♂️

Sponsor links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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

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.

Show notes and Links:

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

https://www.sandhillslims.com/🐂 PROMO Code: COMMONFOLK

https://rockroosterfootwear.com/🥾 PROMO Code: farmfocused

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