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OMAPODIs Council Bluffs more fun than Omaha?
“Indoor Entertainment Center to Replace Council Bluffs At Home Store,” reports Grow OmahaALSO…* Undercover Homeland Security agents arrest alleged child…
OMAPODThe OPS Shock G.L.O.V.E. Index
“Parents, students speak out against shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools,” reports KETVALSO…* Man accused of choking Omaha police dog in standoff faces 8…
OMAPODPART II: Carver Jones on his journey from basketball in Millard to busking in Portland to breaking into Nashville's songwriting scene
Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. His EP 8 was…
OMAPODCarver Jones on his landmark Maha set, 'Woman, My Lady' blowing up & creating 'Middle Name' with Mckenna Grace
Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville. His brand new EP 8 was just released on August 7th and he’s currently…
OMAPODCODA: The Potash Twins on Omaha's strong foodie culture, being first NE Composer Laureates & the genius of Wynton Marsalis
The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo…
OMAPODPART II: Tre Brooks on serving, staying & expanding Omaha's access to the American Dream
Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To read OMAPOD credited/quoted in the Omaha World-Herald on…
OMAPODPART II: The Potash Twins on seeing the world through the lens of jazz + collaborating with Jon Batiste
The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo…
OMAPODPART II: Kate Noble Weitz on making space in the art world, rethinking 'disability' & Lateef McLeod
Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on, and tickets to the…
OMAPODSarah Baker Hansen's guide to Mahamaxxing the 2026 Maha Festival
Sarah Baker Hansen is a Maha Festival board member. For more information on this year’s Maha Festival, click here. To purchase tickets, click here. To listen…
OMAPODKate Noble Weitz on Common Senses Festival 2026
Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses.For more information on, and tickets to the 2026 Common Senses Festival, click here. To listen to the…
OMAPODTre Brooks announces 'Silicon Prairie News' acquisition by Omaha 100
Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100.To learn more about Front Porch Investments, check out Executive Director Jody Holston on OMAPOD - part one here and…
OMAPODThe Potash Twins on developing Sweet Stash, Jake Tapper's IG post, 'Adventureland' & Martin Starr
The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo…
OMAPODCODA: Kelli Bello & Kevin Meyer on Omaha's imperfect preservation record + a future vision of Joslyn Castle
Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects.To…
OMAPODPART II: Josh Peterson on faith, mindset, value-driven content, AI... & 'What Are You Building?'
Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha nonprofit…
OMAPODPART II: Kevin Meyer & Kelli Bello on how architecture tells the story of a city
Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects.Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.To…
OMAPODJosh Peterson on leaving Elevator; founding Peterson Media
Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media.To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Emiliano & Shannon Lerda that’s referenced…
OMAPODKelli Bello & Kevin Meyer on 'Architecture on Tap'
Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects. For…
OMAPODThe Omahadyssey
“‘The Odyssey’ Holds Strong for Big Second Weekend of $87M. Passes $600M Globally,” reports The Hollywood ReporterALSO…* Pancreatic cancer drug helping former…
OMAPODMandy Rosenquist of Omaha Children's Museum invites you to 'Fairytale Ball'
Mandy Rosenquist is the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Omaha Children’s Museum. For more information on the Fairytale Ball that’s…
OMAPODNebraska Data Center Survey: Playgrounds vs. Power Grids
“Neighbors weigh in on playground, park upgrades planned for two west Omaha parks,” reports KMTV“Pillen rescinds ImagiNE tax incentives for new Nebraska data…
OMAPODThe Crossroads Public Safety Headquarters Index
“New $181M headquarters for Omaha police, fire planned at Crossroads,” reports The ReaderALSO…* Evnen: Burbank won’t appear on Nebraska U.S. Senate ballot -…
OMAPODDeanna Walz invites you to PACE Interactive 2026: The Golden Age of Hollywood
Deanna Walz is Director of Development for PACE.For more information on PACE Interactive 2026: The Golden Age of Hollywood, on Friday, August 28, 2026 from…
OMAPODPART II: David Pereyra & Lavetti Vegas on 'humble bulls,' cowboy merch & branding
David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy.Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand.To listen to…
OMAPODNash Mahupete on QLI's 'Beyond the Promise' Capital Campaign
Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.For more information on QLI’s ‘Beyond the Promise’ Capital Campaign that’s discussed in this episode, click here. For…
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PART II: J.J. Harder on the cost of false confessions, The National Registry of Exonerations & criminal justice reform
J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.To read “A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it.” piece…
OMAPODJ.J. Harder of Flatwater Free Press on The Murder of Nancy Parker, The Beatrice Six & The Reid Technique
J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.To read “A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it.” piece…
OMAPODDavid Pereyra & Lavetti Vegas on rodeo dreams, bull riding & bucking the odds
David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy. Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand. For more…
OMAPODCODA: Dave Reeder on aftermath & starting Miles For Michelle
Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here; to listen…
OMAPODPART III: Dave Reeder on losing Michelle
Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here. For more…
OMAPODPART II: Dave Reeder on Michelle's fight for her life
Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on Miles For Michelle, click…
OMAPODDave Reeder on meeting & marrying Michelle; her Hemangiopericytoma / solitary fibrous tumor diagnosis
Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle. For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here. ALSO…* Fired Douglas County deputy drank on duty…
OMAPODCODA: Ken White on connection vs. isolation & weaving the fabric of film
Ken White is a screenwriting professor at UNO.To listen to the first part of this episode on the making of his film Wed the Dark that premiered at this year’s…
OMAPODWhat should go in Omaha's Tricentennial Time Capsule for 2076?
For more information on America 250 Events in our area, click here. In observance of America’s 250th / 4th of July holiday, OMAPOD will return with new…
OMAPODPART II: Melissa & Kevin McCarthy on Omaha's upcoming Urbanism Summit
Melissa McCarthy is Programming and Marketing Manager for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.Kevin McCarthy is the Curator of the forthcoming Omatopia: Versions of Omaha…
OMAPODMelissa & Kevin McCarthy on bringing 'Omatopia' to Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Melissa McCarthy is Programming and Marketing Manager for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.Kevin McCarthy is the Curator of the forthcoming Omatopia: Versions of Omaha…
OMAPODCODA: Dana Murray on the crisis in critical thinking & AI; the future of NOMA
Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; for the second part, click here. For more information on the…
OMAPODPART II: Dana Murray on paying the heavy price of dreams; founding & developing NOMA
Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST…
OMAPODPART II: Nash Mahupete on the rewarding work of bringing the best out of others & focusing on the mission of QLI
Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.ALSO…* Omaha boys allegedly abducted at gunpoint speak out -…
OMAPODDana Murray on NOMAFEST 2026
Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA. For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here. For tickets, click here. ALSO…* UNMC…
OMAPODTinashe 'Nash' Mahupete on his journey from Zimbabwe to Omaha; from caregiver to CEO at QLI
Tinashe ‘Nash’ Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.ALSO…* Omaha teens each held on $10 million bond, accused of kidnapping children and other charges - from…
OMAPODPART II: Angelina Gutierrez on moving to Detroit & building a better relationship with technology
Angelina Gutierrez is an abstract painter and visual artist.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Angelina’s first OMAPOD…
OMAPODOmaha's CWS 'McAfee' PR Strikeout
“Pat McAfee wages war on Omaha’s famous Jell-O shot bar after crew gets cold reception at College World Series,” reports Fox NewsIn observance of Juneteenth…
OMAPODCODA: Joe Toscano & Chen Huang on Chinamaxxing, The Exclusion Act & Mahjong mindset
Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club.To listen to the first parts of this episode, click here and here for part two. To…
OMAPODAngelina Gutierrez on leaving Omaha
Angelina Gutierrez is an abstract painter and visual artist.To listen to Angelina’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two…
OMAPODPART II: Chen Huang & Joe Toscano on the differences between Chinese & American Mahjong
Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Chen’s first…
OMAPODChen Huang & Joe Toscano on founding The Omaha Mahjong Club
Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club.To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for…
OMAPODCWS Concessions: Looksmaxxing Prospects
“‘Nobody told me no’: Executive chef debuts 2026 CWS menu,” reports KETV ALSO…* Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballot…
OMAPODBuilding Omaha's Starting Lineup
“Elkhorn’s 120-year-old city hall gets new life with historic restoration,” reports KMTVALSO…* With Omaha City Council’s OK, plans for $103 million Saddle…
OMAPODKeep The CWS Weird
“Omaha vendor adjusting to new CWS merchandise rules,” reports WOWTALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers chosen for nonpartisan fellowship for Midwest political leaders -…
OMAPODCODA: Tyler Irvine on rewilding your attention; the raptor program & mindful conservation
Tyler Irvine is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here…
OMAPODCODA: Am'Agyn Spencer on Self-Belief, Success & Getting Out of Your Own Way
Am’Agyn Spencer is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur and community leader.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to…
OMAPODPART II: Tyler Irvine on Common Grounding, Stewardship & The Acorn Theory
Tyler Irvine is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha leaders to decide on taxpayer…
OMAPODTyler Irvine on Rekindling our Connection to Nature
Tyler Irvine is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest.ALSO…* Council Bluffs Police arrest five in connection to string of robberies - from WOWT* Union…
OMAPODPART II: Am'Agyn Spencer on Purpose-Driven Ambition: Law, Leadership, Legacy
Am’Agyn Spencer is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur and community leader.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO…* ‘So out…
OMAPODAm'Agyn Spencer on Teen CEO life: Books, Burnout, Balance
Am’Agyn Spencer is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur and community leader.ALSO…* Streetcar construction to close downtown, midtown streets before…
OMAPODPART II: Eddie Brill on developing & parting ways with The Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk
Eddie Brill is a comedian, writer and actor who for seventeen years was the audience warm-up comic - and for eleven years was Stand-Up Comedy Talent…
OMAPODEddie Brill on the last 'Late Show,' Letterman & legacy
Eddie Brill is a comedian, writer and actor who for seventeen years was the audience warm-up comic - and for eleven years was Stand-Up Comedy Talent…
OMAPODThe 2026 Omaha Yearbook
“American Passenger Blocked From Leaving Federal Hantavirus Quarantine,” reports The New York Times ALSO…* Omaha leaders see $120M transformation of Malcolm X…
OMAPODInside Omaha's Bid To Join The 2027 Women's Volleyball Championship Rotation
“Omaha could host next year’s Women’s Volleyball Championships,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Omaha cyclist hit by truck joins Ride of Silence to…
OMAPODThe Omaha Tattoo Regret / Redemption Index
“Generation Diamond Celebrates 10 Years of Impact in South Omaha, Expands Tattoo Removal Service For Those Re-Entering Society,” reports KCSRALSO…* One…