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Army of Normal Folks

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Community Service
Mental Health
Foster Care
Community Engagement
Adoption
Homelessness
September 11, 2001
Firefighters
An Army Of Normal Folks
Affordable Housing
Community Support
Memphis
Education
Entrepreneurship
Memphis, United States
Poverty
Charity
Prison Yoga Project
9/11
Trauma

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding “hey, I can help.” Hosted by Coach Bill Courtney from the Oscar-winning Undefeated, this podcast is building the Army and celebrating its extraordinary members. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday.

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In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex break down the speech Bill gave at the West Tennessee Faith and Community Summit in Memphis, with the governor, the mayor, and a ballroom full of faith leaders in the room. Bill's argument: crime, homelessness, kids w... more

Nearly 2/3 of American kids aren't reading proficiently by 4th grade. And if they don't catch up, - they're far more likely to drop out, struggle to find work, and cycle through a lifetime of limited options. Right now in the United States, 43 millio... more

Nearly 2/3 of American kids aren't reading proficiently by 4th grade. And if they don't catch up, - they're far more likely to drop out, struggle to find work, and cycle through a lifetime of limited options. Right now in the United States, 43 millio... more

When Jesse Itzler was broke and sleeping on a friend's couch, he couldn't afford an office. So he made the Beverly Hills Hotel his office - for the price of an $18 salad and four hours of iced tea refills. He sat, watched, listened, and showed up unt... more

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Recent Guests

Allison Sesso
President and CEO of Undue Medical Debt
Undue Medical Debt
Episode: How $1 Can Erase $100 of Medical Debt in Your Community
Leigh Mansberg
CEO of Junior Achievement of the Memphis, Mid-South
Junior Achievement of Memphis in the Mid-South
Episode: HIGHLIGHTS: Inside the Town Run Entirely By 10-Year-Olds | Junior Achievement
Frank Schwartz
CEO of F3 Nation
F3 Nation
Episode: The 100,000-Man Movement That Will Change Your Life
Chris Campbell
Executive director of the 111 Project, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
111 Project
Episode: HIGHLIGHTS: This State Is Solving The Foster Care Crisis (Here's How)
Aaron Hurst
Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, author, and advocate for social connectedness
US Chamber of Connection
Episode: Why Half of America Is Socially Disconnected—and What You Can Do About It (Pt 2)
Mary Catherine Hill
Founder of Arrows Nest, foster and adoptive mom in Memphis
Arrows Nest
Episode: The 36 Year-Old Single Woman Who's Fostered 67 Kids—And Will Change Your Life (Pt 1)
MK Hill
Founder of Arrows Nest; foster/adoption advocate
Arrows Nest
Episode: The 36 Year-Old Single Woman Who's Fostered 67 Kids—And Will Change Your Life (Pt 2)
Ron Sparks
Co-founder of Hush Hush Nomadic Café
Hush Hush Coffee and Nomadic Café
Episode: The Secret Coffee Club That Can Heal Your Community (Pt 1)
Sam Quinn
Former lumberyard worker who exemplified commitment
Memphis lumber company (Sam Quinn)
Episode: He Worked for Free—Then Changed My Life (From The Vault)

Hosts

Bill Courtney
Host of Army of Normal Folks; frequent interviewer and guiding figure
Alex
Co-host and producer; participates in interviews and discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 611 ratings
  • Inspiring and uplifting

    Recently found this podcast and thoroughly enjoying it. Very inspirational as it challenges me to make a difference in my part of the world every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keristew
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspiring and uplifting

    Recently found this podcast and thoroughly enjoying it. Very inspirational as it challenges me to make a difference I my part of the world every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keristew
    United States7 months ago
  • Great concept, but needs a new host

    The concept of the podcast is really good. And if I could get past the first couple episodes, it may get better, but I’ve heard the host talk more than I’ve heard the actual guest. So far it seems like an army of one, Voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MissJamie12
    United States9 months ago
  • Too many ads

    The show now seems to be mostly ads with an occasional little bit of content. Now they even accept ads from anti-American organizations.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United States10 months ago
  • Great inspirational podcast!

    I look forward to every Army of Normal Folks episode. The stories of those who step up to meet a need and the shop talk episodes always inspire me to do better. Thanks for all you do to bring us the stories that encourage us to do more than status quo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carol Roper
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The host interrupts too much, which can distract from guest insights.
People value the hopeful, action-oriented messaging.
Episodes are generally positive and oriented toward real-world help, with strong calls to action.
Audience enjoys diverse guests and practical takeaways about fostering community life.
Overall, listeners praise the show for highlighting normal people making a difference.
Listeners appreciate inspirational stories and practical community impact.
Some criticism about ad load and pacing in certain episodes.
Many guests are aligned with nonprofit, education, and community service arenas.

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HIGHLIGHTS: How $1 Can Erase $100 of Medical Debt in Your Community
Q: How does the debt erasure model actually work, and why is it scalable?
The nonprofit buys portfolios of debt for pennies on the dollar, funds relief with donations, and then clears the debts from patients' records, which is scalable because it leverages donor funding and existing hospital data to target eligible cases.
HIGHLIGHTS: How $1 Can Erase $100 of Medical Debt in Your Community
Q: How big is the problem of medical debt in the U.S. today, and why is it so entrenched?
It's a systemic, nationwide issue where medical costs and debt collection practices collide, affecting a wide swath of people and driving bankruptcy risk, with the problem amplified by high out-of-pocket costs and insurance gaps.
Inside the Town Run Entirely By 10-Year-Olds | Junior Achievement
Q: What would you tell people generally about service and how to get involved with Junior Achievement?
Serve from the heart, focus on your strengths, and volunteer in a way that aligns with your skills to drive meaningful community impact; JA offers opportunities across the country and a simple path to get connected through JUSA.
Inside the Town Run Entirely By 10-Year-Olds | Junior Achievement
Q: What can others learn from your work and success as a social entrepreneur?
Own your failures, stay persistent, and translate ambition into action by turning ideas into scalable programs with strong partnerships and real-world outcomes for kids.
Inside the Town Run Entirely By 10-Year-Olds | Junior Achievement
Q: What is Junior Achievement looking to solve, and what's wrong in the first place that it has to solve it?
JA aims to expand economic mobility by making the American dream accessible for more children, addressing gaps in education systems, transportation, and access to opportunities, and creating pipelines that connect learning to real-world careers.

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The show centers on everyday people making a tangible impact in their communities, often through local service, mentorship, foster care, education, and leadership. Episodes profile ordinary folks who mobilize neighbors, volunteers, and local clubs to tackle social challenges—from youth education and foster care reform to combating loneliness and strengthening civic life—while also featuring guests connected to nonprofits, faith communities, and grassroots movements. Across interviews and “shop talk” discussions, the program tends to highlight practical action, ethical leadership, and building belonging through small, consistent steps that compound into meaningful change. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on mobilizing ordinary peo... more

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Recent guests on Army of Normal Folks include:

1. Allison Sesso
2. Leigh Mansberg
3. Frank Schwartz
4. Chris Campbell
5. Aaron Hurst
6. Mary Catherine Hill
7. MK Hill
8. Ron Sparks

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