An Army of Normal Folks

An Army of Normal Folks

Author: iHeartPodcasts Language: English Episodes: 100
You won't find the solutions to our biggest challenges in the green rooms of cable news, but in the everyday decisions of regular people who see a need and step up. That's the heart of An Army of Normal Folks. Hosted by Bill Courtney, the coach featured in the Oscar-winning documentary "Undefeated," this iHeartPodcasts production is a documentary-style series dedicated to finding and honoring those individuals. Each episode introduces you to someone who looked at their community, their street, or a single person struggling and simply said, "I can help." These aren't stories of celebrities or politicians with vast resources; they're authentic accounts from the army of ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things. By listening to this podcast, you'll hear the real, unscripted conversations between Courtney and his guests, exploring their motivations, the obstacles they faced, and the tangible impact of their actions. It’s a weekly reminder that change is often built person by person, and it’s released every Tuesday to spotlight the powerful force of normal folks getting things done.
Episodes
What Kids Said About How to Get Them Off Their Phones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:21
For Shop Talk, we bring you fascinating data and wisdom from the righteous troublemakers known as Jonathan Haidt, Lenore Skenazy, and Zach Rausch. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/list…
Vanessa Elias: The Block Party Revolution (Pt 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:36
When Vanessa Elias saw a rise of incivility in her Connecticut town, she rallied citizens to host 40 neighborhood block parties that had 1,200 attendees, so that people can get to know their neighbors, realize that they…
Vanessa Elias: The Block Party Revolution (Pt 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
When Vanessa Elias saw a rise of incivility in her Connecticut town, she rallied citizens to host 40 neighborhood block parties that had 1,200 attendees, so that people can get to know their neighbors, realize that they…
Freed Slaves Bought A Plantation?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:44
For Shop Talk, we tell the extraordinary story of Madison Park. If freed slaves can figure out how to buy a plantation and build a self-sustaining community, what do you think An Army of Normal Folks in 2025 can achieve?…
Kellie Lauth: How 25 Students Came To Own Patents! (Pt 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:04
At a time when 67% of students are not at grade level, Kellie Lauth is revolutionizing education in America. Her nonprofit MindSpark is spreading an innovative approach called problem-based learning like wildfire across…
Kellie Lauth: How 25 Students Came To Own Patents! (Pt 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:51
At a time when 67% of students are not at grade level, Kellie Lauth is revolutionizing education in America. Her nonprofit MindSpark is spreading an innovative approach called problem-based learning like wildfire across…
Guess How Much Family Meals Have Declined By?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:45
You'll have to listen to this edition of Shop Talk to get the answer. Plus, some fascinating data on the impact of family meals on our well-being. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/list…
Atticus LeBlanc: Co-Living Is The Answer (Pt 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:34
Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the largest co-living marketplace in America. It’s like the Airbnb for room rentals, which both saves renters an average of $366 a month and can make property owners 2x as much…
Atticus LeBlanc: Co-Living Is The Answer (Pt 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:40
Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the largest co-living marketplace in America. It’s like the Airbnb for room rentals, which both saves renters an average of $366 a month and can make property owners 2x as much…
The Kids Who Might Have Saved The Civil Rights Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:27
For Shop Talk, when An Army of Normal Teenage Protestors inspired the adults to get back into the game. The little known story of The Children's Crusade! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.c…

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