For Shop Talk, we explore why did human life expectancy stick around 30-40 years old for thousands of years and then suddenly increased by 4 decades in less than 200 years! 

For Shop Talk, we explore why did human life expectancy stick around 30-40 years old for thousands of years and then suddenly increased by 4 decades in less than 200 years!&nbsp;

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.  

Our country&rsquo;s&nbsp;problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by&nbsp;An Army of Normal Folks just deciding &ldquo;hey, I can help.&rdquo; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Why Did Life Expectancy Grow By 4 Decades?! 

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During COVID, Maryam Banikarim posted a photo of a long table full of neighbors sharing a meal and asked a simple question: what if we did this? 500 people showed up. In this episode, Maryam shares how that one potluck grew into The Longest Table, a movement that has touched over 150 communities, and how something as simple as a shared meal can restore our neighborhoods. 

ARMY ACTIONS

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Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org

Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription

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During COVID, Maryam Banikarim posted a photo of a long table full of neighbors sharing a meal and asked a simple question: what if we did this? 500 people showed up. In this episode, Maryam shares how that one potluck grew into The Longest Table, a movement that has touched over 150 communities, and how something as simple as a shared meal can restore our neighborhoods.&nbsp;
ARMY ACTIONS
Subscribe to the podcast and rate &amp; review us!
Signup to join the Army, visit <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">NormalFolks.org</a>
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, &ldquo;the hero&rsquo;s journey for service&rdquo; at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">10LevelChallenge.org</a>
Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - <a href="https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription">https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription</a>
Follow us on all socials: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/">https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks">https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks">https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/armynormalfolks">https://x.com/armynormalfolks</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/</a>

Nobody’s Coming To Save You From Loneliness — Here's What Will

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HIGHLIGHTS: Nobody’s Coming To Save You From Loneliness — Here's What Will

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In this Shop Talk, Bill breaks down what a concussion actually is, why repeated hits on an unhealed brain lead to CTE, and why he believes today’s players - armed with the data his generation never had - aren’t victims when they choose to play. He makes the case for why football still matters, from the teamwork and sacrifice it builds to the toughness our culture needs more of, and lays out real solutions to play safely. 

ARMY ACTIONS

Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us!

Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org

Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/

Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org

Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription

Follow us on all socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks
X: https://x.com/armynormalfolks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/

In this Shop Talk, Bill breaks down what a concussion actually is, why repeated hits on an unhealed brain lead to CTE, and why he believes today&rsquo;s players - armed with the data his generation never had - aren&rsquo;t victims when they choose to play. He makes the case for why football still matters, from the teamwork and sacrifice it builds to the toughness our culture needs more of, and lays out real solutions to play safely.&nbsp;
ARMY ACTIONS
Subscribe to the podcast and rate &amp; review us!
Signup to join the Army, visit <a href="https://normalfolks.org/#newsletter-cta">NormalFolks.org</a>
Join or start an ANF local service club at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/">https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/</a>
Take The 10 Level Challenge, &ldquo;the hero&rsquo;s journey for service&rdquo; at <a href="https://normalfolks.org/10-level-challenge/">10LevelChallenge.org</a>
Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - <a href="https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription">https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription</a>
Follow us on all socials: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/">https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks">https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolks</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks">https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolks</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/armynormalfolks">https://x.com/armynormalfolks</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/</a>

Are We Hypocrites For Loving Football Despite CTE?

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Why Did Life Expectancy Grow By 4 Decades?!

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