Best Hey Folks Podcasts (2025)

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Chris Brewster: We Don't Love Kids in Oklahoma (Pt 1) 37:21

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2d ago37:21

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When 80% of kids aren't reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster believes that they don't love kids in his state. His wife told him "Suck it princess, get to work" and so Chris did. He founded Santa Fe South Schools, which has an inner-city population of 5,000 students that usually score in the bottom 5-10% in the state, but their element…

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Chris Brewster: We Don't Love Kids in Oklahoma (Pt 2) 1:06:35

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When 80% of kids aren't reading on grade level in Oklahoma, Chris Brewster believes that they don't love kids in his state. His wife told him "Suck it princess, get to work" and so Chris did. He founded Santa Fe South Schools, which has an inner-city population of 5,000 students that usually score in the bottom 5-10% in the state, but their element…

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Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”

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For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first part of a two-episode look at the song “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, although this episode doesn’t get as far as Led Zeppelin’s formation, and is mostly about the intertwining session careers …

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91 - People Pleasing at Work Gotcha Down? If you're a people pleaser from 9 to 5, it's time to start setting boundaries so you can take your power back. 49:52

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It's my first in a series on people pleasing! We're looking at it from all angles, starting with people-pleasing at work. We do it to stay safe, even to get ahead in our careers—but it's actually sabotaging our success! The problem is, half the time, we don't even know we're doing it, and the other half, we've people pleased before we even have a c…

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E322- Giant Reactive Rescued Dutch Shepherd Doesn't Give A S*%$T About Your Treats! 58:17

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Tom speaks with a Dutch Shepherd Owner about his reactivity and dog training economics! Seminars! 🔥 www.tomdavisevents.com All my courses! 🧠 www.tomdaviscourses.com My Online Academy! 👉🏻 https://club.upstatecanine.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Secretly Paying for the Prescriptions of Strangers 13:10

6d ago13:10

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For Shop Talk, we honor the story of Hody Childress, an Alabama farmer whose secret generosity came to light after his death. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sparky Reardon: The Most Loved Dean Ever (Pt 1) 35:18

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Sparky Reardon worked in student services for 36 years at Ole Miss, including his final 14 years as the Dean of Students. His stories span the hilarious to the tragic and he is a one-of-a-kind leader who thousands call a mentor and a friend, including Coach Bill Courtney. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Sparky Reardon: The Most Loved Dean Ever (Pt 2) 33:36

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Sparky Reardon worked in student services for 36 years at Ole Miss, including his final 14 years as the Dean of Students. His stories span the hilarious to the tragic and he is a one-of-a-kind leader who thousands call a mentor and a friend, including Coach Bill Courtney. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/liste…

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What the Barber Chair Taught Me About Asking for Help 13:20

13d ago13:20

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For Shop Talk, we dive into yet another column from Andrew Peters. On the magic that happens when we ask for help. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Mike Flynt: The AARP Member Playing NCAA Football (Pt 1) 38:57

16d ago38:57

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Mike Flynt got kicked off his college football team for one too many fist fights and lived with the regret of letting down his team for decades. Until, he forged one of the greatest redemption stories you will ever hear, becoming the oldest linebacker in NCAA history at 59 years old! And he's now the subject of Angel Studios’ latest film The Senior…

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Mike Flynt: The AARP Member Playing NCAA Football (Pt 2) 1:19:05

16d ago1:19:05

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Mike Flynt got kicked off his college football team for one too many fist fights and lived with the regret of letting down his team for decades. Until, he forged one of the greatest redemption stories you will ever hear, becoming the oldest linebacker in NCAA history at 59 years old! And he's now the subject of Angel Studios’ latest film The Senior…

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90 - When Should You End a Relationship? - How get out of toxic connections and into reciprocal, loving relationships as recovering people pleasers and children of gaslighters. 31:41

19d ago31:41

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How do you know when it's time to end a friendship, or any relationship for that matter? How do you know when you're just being "dramatic," like your family of origin always told you you were, and when you're self-advocating and standing in your power? How do you balance healthy boundaries with healthy compassion, especially when a person's toxicit…

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Is It Well With Your Soul? 37:27

20d ago37:27

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill is joined by his son Max to talk about the day that he flatlined, their full-circle moment that's about to take place, and their friend who asked Max, "Is it well with your soul?" Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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E321- How You Can Help Your Dog Live Longer- Rodney Habib 2:28:00

20d ago2:28:00

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Tom sits down with world-renowned, NYT #1 Best Selling Author and pet guru Rodney Habib! Check out all the things Rodney has on his website! https://www.rodneyhabib.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tom Davis

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Liz Scott: The Lemonade Stand That Inspired A Movement (Pt 1) 36:22

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Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet Alex decided to host a lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. From her first stand that raised $2,000 to raising $1 million by the time she died at age 8, Alex inspired a movement that has raised $350 million, with a literal Army of Normal Folks hos…

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Liz Scott: The Lemonade Stand That Inspired A Movement (Pt 2) 27:53

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Liz Scott's 4 year-old daughter Alex was fighting neuroblastoma cancer and yet Alex decided to host a lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. From her first stand that raised $2,000 to raising $1 million by the time she died at age 8, Alex inspired a movement that has raised $350 million, with a literal Army of Normal Folks hos…

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E320- When is it OKAY For A Dog To Bite Someone's Face? 20:42

22d ago20:42

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Tom speaks about an online client he had that had a German Shepherd that bit people... Randomly. Courses- www.tomdaviscourses.com Seminars- www.tomdavisevents.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tom Davis

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The Standard, Or How You Do One Thing 12:33

27d ago12:33

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into a powerful column from Andrew Peters that's titled "The Standard, Or How You Do One Thing". It'll move you to reflect on how you do everything in your life! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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E319- How a Veterinary Cancer Specialist and Petco’s Ex-CEO Are Rewriting Dog Healthcare - Dr. Nicole Leibman, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology & Ron Coughlin 1:36:16

29d ago1:36:16

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Tom speaks with Dr. Nicole Leibman, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, a globally recognized Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist and Ron Coughlin, co-founder, former CEO of Petco and now the Chairman of Pad Home Pet Services. Toms Seminars - www.tomdavisevents.com Toms Courses- www.tomdaviscourses.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

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Peter Mutabazi: The Single Dad Who's Fostered 47 Kids (Pt 1) 37:01

1M ago37:01

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Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative that only white married people can foster and adopt kids. So far, this single dude has fostered 47 kids, adopted 3 of them, and he’s in the process of adopting 2 more of them! His radical love also happened to go viral, making him the most famous foster dad in America, with …

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Peter Mutabazi: The Single Dad Who's Fostered 47 Kids (Pt 2) 53:38

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Peter Mutabazi is a Ugandan immigrant didn’t accept the cultural narrative that only white married people can foster and adopt kids. So far, this single dude has fostered 47 kids, adopted 3 of them, and he’s in the process of adopting 2 more of them! His radical love also happened to go viral, making him the most famous foster dad in America, with …

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89 - How to Heal Anxious Attachment Style Part II - A deep dive into healing anxious attachment, bc it's time to enjoy secure attachment, babe. 57:52

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We've all been there—trying to figure out the exact right way to phrase the text so we sound cool and aloof when actually we've been crying for the last two hours. Anxious attachment style can suuuckkkkk so bad because it's rooted in deep feelings of not being good enough, not trusting people, and not loving ourselves. But what if I told you there'…

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America's Leadership Crisis 17:52

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on US News and World Report's recent article titled “New Poll: Americans Say the U.S. Is in a Leadership Crisis”. And offers a solution to this crisis. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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E318- What My Reactive Dog Taught Me as a Dog Trainer 19:45

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Can you train a reactive dog on the leash to not be reactive? Can you stop leash reactivity altogether? Sometimes you can, and sometimes you can't. Courses- www.tomdaviscourses.com Seminars- www.tomdavisevents.com Equipment- www.buynobaddogs.com Listen to my podcast everywhere! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …

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E317- Dog Training Alone Won’t Fix Your Dog - Evan Doggett 2:14:53

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Evan Doggett joins Tom Davis on the No Bad Dogs Podcast to talk everything from gut health to flea and tick medications and everything in between. Evans Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7aHxo-2YmtzojcI0TlYLTA Evans Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DoggettStyle/ Evans Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/doggett.style/?hl=en Bark…

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Stephanie Simpson: Donating 25,000 Flower Arrangements 56:55

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After large events like weddings, the flowers are too often thrown away. But Stephanie Simpson had an idea, couldn't we repurpose these flowers and bring joy to folks at nursing homes, cancer centers, and schools? 901 POP (Petals of Purpose) has their own Army of 580 volunteers who've donated 25,000 arrangements! Support the show: https://www.norma…

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E316- A Complete Walk Through- How To Stop Severe Leash Reactivity 1:03:26

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Tom speaks with a dog owner who has an Airedale Terrier that has severe leash reactivity. Course- www.tomdaviscourses.com Seminars- www.tomdavisevents.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tom Davis

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Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part One, The Song Remains the Same

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For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first part of a two-episode look at the song “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, although this episode doesn’t get as far as Led Zeppelin’s formation, and is mostly about the intertwining session careers …

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Sonic Wrappers, Mickey Ears, and My Movie Debut 14:50

1M ago14:50

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For "Shop Talk", Coach Bill tells the story of his hilariously unconventional experience watching Undefeated for the very first time. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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E315- They Tried to Hold Down My 150 LB Dog/ Why Your Dog Hates The Vet 22:33

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In this episode, Tom talks about a recent experience he had with a veterinarian. Seminars - www.tomdavisevents.com Coures- www.tomdaviscourses.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tom Davis

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Pam Rosener: 33,000 Moms And Sons Serving Together (Pt 1) 44:14

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Pam was a member of National Service League, where moms and daughters do service projects. But she's got 3 sons, so she thought why not start something for moms and sons to do this too?! 24 years later, Young Men’s Service League has 199 chapters with 33,000 moms and sons serving together! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See om…

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Pam Rosener: 33,000 Moms And Sons Serving Together (Pt 2) 40:36

1M ago40:36

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Pam was a member of National Service League, where moms and daughters do service projects. But she's got 3 sons, so she thought why not start something for moms and sons to do this too?! 24 years later, Young Men’s Service League has 199 chapters with 33,000 moms and sons serving together! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See om…

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88 - Anxious Attachment Style, Breakup Edition - Codependency in relationships can surge in the breakup stage for anxiously attached folks—let's get you out of despair and into thrive mode. 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Being anxiously attached in a relationship is hard enough, but anxiously attached during a breakup?? The feelings of abandonment, the hopelessness, the sense that you'll never get your life back—it can be a real codependent spiral. In this episode, we dive into what the breakup process can look like for anxiously attached folks, what lies we tell o…

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The Matheny Manifesto 29:11

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill dives into "The Matheny Manifesto: A Young Manager's Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life." Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Peggy Halvorsen: The Wisconsin Mom in Liberia (Pt 1) 45:04

2M ago45:04

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Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after they agreed to adopt his brother too, he died from cholera and Peggy insisted that this could not be the end of the story. 14 years later, their accidental ministry Teamwork Africa has built 216 wells, repaired over 500 existing ones, sponsor the education of 180 kids, and…

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Peggy Halvorsen: The Wisconsin Mom in Liberia (Pt 2) 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after they agreed to adopt his brother too, he died from cholera and Peggy insisted that this could not be the end of the story. 14 years later, their accidental ministry Teamwork Africa has built 216 wells, repaired over 500 existing ones, sponsor the education of 180 kids, and…

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E 314- This Could Change Dog Training Forever 21:13

2M ago21:13

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New York State had proposed a new law requiring dog trainers to be licensed — and it could change dog training forever. In this video, I explain exactly what the NY dog trainer license law means, who it applies to, when it takes effect, and how it could impact professional dog trainers, aspiring trainers, and dog owners across the state. The law ha…

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I'm Back Baby! 16:58

2M ago16:58

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill talks about coaching football again this season after a several year hiatus! And the amazing kids he's coaching. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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E 313-The Power of Keeping Dog Training Simple - Uncle Jess- 1:21:33

2M ago1:21:33

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Today's guest is Uncle Jess, owner of Your Dog's Favorite Uncle out of Florida! Find Jess on social media- @yourdogsfavoriteuncle Website- www.yourdogsfavoriteuncle.com/ My New Master The Walk Course- https://tomdaviscourses.com/p/master-the-walk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Nancy Carbone: The Best Friend of Firefighters (Pt 1) 37:08

2M ago37:08

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After black snow rained down on her on 9/11, Nancy knocked on the door of local firehouses to see how she could help. When several firefighters told her that they’d need counseling, this non-therapist and normal mom got to work. 24 years later, Friends of Firefighters has provided over 1,000 firefighters and their families with mental health and we…