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OMAPODNE Game & Parks' Greg Wagner's morel mushroom trip picks
Greg “The Outdoor Guy” Wagner is always in season. And right now, so are morel mushrooms. And wild asparagus! He tells us all about how and where to find…
OMAPODDr. Mary Bolin on our family's autopsy nightmare
Dr. Mary Bolin is Professor Emeritus in the University Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a guest lecturer in the School of Information at…
OMAPODWOWT's Dave Webber on being an MP, a folkie, a DJ, a pitchman & a Hall of Famer
Dave Webber is a Hall of Fame broadcaster and the host of Omaha Everyday on WOWT.ALSO…* Elkhorn tornado relief funds approved by Omaha city council - KETV*…
OMAPODDylan Oakes Rohde on his Himalayan improv adventure
Dylan Oakes Rohde is the founder/owner of The Backline Comedy Theatre.For information about the Omaha Comedy Fest, click here. ALSO…* OPS boosts pay for some…
OMAPODPART II: Lauren Medici connects the Barbie movie & La Traviata
Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha. For information on the 2024/25 Season, click here.ALSO…* Pillen’s property tax road show…
OMAPODOpera Omaha's Lauren Medici on El último sueño de Frida y Diego
Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha. For information on El último sueño de Frida y Diego, click here.For tickets, click…
OMAPODRashod Vaughn dropped his mixtape the same day some mixed-up tornadoes dropped
Rashod Vaughn wanted a whirlwind of publicity when he released his mixtape comedy album ‘Just My Thoughts’ last Friday. He got a whirlwind…that hurt the…
OMAPODPART II: Aaron Rigsby on the horrors & heroism of 15 years of storm chasing
Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. ALSO…* Pillen deploys Nebraska National Guard…
OMAPODStorm chaser Aaron Rigsby on his viral footage from Friday's tornadoes
Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. The photo above is taken from his viral GoPro…
OMAPODUnited Way's Carmen Steele on the NE & IA Tornado Relief Fund
Carmen Steele, Senior Manager, Communications, for United Way of the Midlands joins us to tell you how you can aid tornado relief via the Nebraska & Iowa…
OMAPODPART II: Developing Monopoly - Omaha Edition with Sarah Bowman & Bree Kalhorn
We conclude our game-changing conversation about the development of Monopoly’s Omaha Edition…If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to…
OMAPODBrooke Barsell on the Nebraska Writers Collective Finals
Brooke Barsell is a writing coach, teacher - and also performs on, hosts and produces comedy shows…For information on the Nebraska Writers Collective Finals at…
OMAPODMONOPOLY RESPONDS(!) with Sarah Bowman & Bree Kalhorn
Monopoly announced an Omaha edition. A legendary OMAPOD episode ensued.Now - a podcast that will change the game. If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them…
OMAPODPART II: Lavetti Vegas on his 'Dangerously Diabetic Tour' & starting comedy after coming out of a coma
Lavetti Vegas has bars… and jokes… and always brings his ‘A’ game…ALSO…* Decades-old Omaha tradition ‘Septemberfest’ will not return in 2024 - from WOWT*…
OMAPODPART II: Watie White on his Benson murals & mixing the absurd with the sublime
Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist. ALSO…* Regents greenlight UNMC residence hall plan for medical students - from Nebraska Examiner* New…
OMAPODHeather Jones on The Art of the Reveal
Heather Jones is a popular stand-up comedian, multi-talented artist and magic fan. ALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers adjourn, but break will be short-lived as special…
OMAPODJoslyn Castle's Meg Welch on The Art of...the Art Walk
Joslyn Castle’s Special Events Manager Meg Welch tells us all about tonight’s really special event: the first of this season’s Art Walk’s! There’s also an…
OMAPODTeresa Mardesen on The Art of Doing Good
SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen has some great ideas on how we can spend and celebrate the upcoming National Volunteer Week here locally.ALSO…*…
OMAPODScott Henderson on The Art of the Pitch
NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson offers us insight on the problem - and the problem behind the problem… And a lot of good…
OMAPODWatie White on The Art of Portraiture
Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist. Check out Watie’s portraits at The Joslyn Castle during one of the public tours.ALSO…* Democrats…
OMAPODJanelle Duray & Antonio Lucero-Orea on his journey from JAG to NFM
For more information on JAG Nebraska, check out JAGNebraska.org. Janelle Duray is President & CEO of the national JAG organization. ALSO…* More than 100 bills…
OMAPODJAG CEO Janelle Duray with a BIG announcement on a BIG expansion
Janelle Duray is President and CEO of the national JAG program. For more information on the JAG Nebraska program, check out JAGNebraska.org. ALSO…* Newest…
OMAPODThe Battle for Omaha's Electoral College Vote
Nebraska Examiner story on Trump v. Brewer (allegedly).The Hill on Defending Democracy Together up in Omaha. Gov. Pillen’s tweet last night.ALSO…* State…
OMAPODLavetti Vegas on O-clipse mania, crowd work & comedic barbecue tour guide gigs
Lavetti Vegas loves good barbecue, good stories & a good crowd…ALSO…* First early ballots mailed out in Nebraska’s first election with voter ID - from Nebraska…
OMAPODOmaha Eclipse Viewing Guide / Do's & Don'ts
For information on the Branched Oak Observatory Eclipse Viewing Party, click here.For information on Jayme Sandberg’s book, click here.ALSO…* NU leaders ponder…
OMAPODJeffrey Koterba on the future of editorial cartoons & comic strips
Check out Jeffrey Koterba’s Patreon here.ALSO…* John Ewing Jr. a self-described ‘nuts and bolts guy’ will run for Omaha mayor - from Omaha World-Herald*…
OMAPODPART II: Tyler Walsh on stage persona, stereotypes & the element of surprise
Tyler Walsh is back in the saddle for another ride…ALSO…* Nebraska effort to revive winner-take-all might be lost for 2024 presidential race - from Nebraska…
OMAPODPART II: Erin Clough on her 'Clash' Crown & how her funny family elevates her act
Erin Clough concludes our conversation on her recent victory at The Funny Bone’s ‘Clash of the Comics’ show…ALSO…* City of Omaha to pay nearly $300,000 to…
OMAPODBree Kalhorn with Monopoly - Omaha Edition suggestions
Bree Kalhorn returns! And she brings some very serious suggestions on the forthcoming Monopoly - Omaha Edition bored board game. If you have your own…
OMAPODErin Clough on April Fools' Day, NPR 'pranks' & Warren E. Buffett
Erin Clough helps us celebrate April Fools’ Day. ALSO…* Omaha man sentenced for fraud in inflating claims for COVID-19 aid - part of nation’s largest case of…
OMAPODStewart Giddings on a day in the life of street violence interventionists & conflict mediators
Assistant Director Stewart Giddings concludes our conversation on YouTurn’s mission…ALSO…* Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. will run for Omaha mayor -…
OMAPODJoslyn Castle's John Paul on developing the new Castle & Cathedral Creative District
John Paul - Joslyn Castle’s Community Engagement Liaison - fills us in on the exciting new developments taking place as the new Castle & Cathedral Creative…
OMAPODPART II: Jeffrey Koterba opens his notepad & opens up about developing ideas, his process & handling tragedy
Check out Jeffrey Koterba’s Patreon for a cool making-of video on this Apple & Garland cartoon that we talk about in this episode.ALSO…* Omaha Mayor Jean…
OMAPODTyler Walsh on TikTok stardom, rodeo clowning, touring &...donkey basketball?!
Tyler Walsh - 84.6K follow his TikTok - loves meat snacks, rodeo and doing comedy…ALSO…* New arts designation in midtown Omaha could transform the…
OMAPODJeffrey Koterba on how his near-death experience brought an artistic powerhouse to life
Jeffrey Koterba is a syndicated editorial cartoonist, artist, writer, radio host, teacher, consultant, creative coach… and coffee drinker. Check out his…
OMAPODPART II: Christine Burright on Omaha's weird mindset, & setting a modern comedy in 1300's England
Screenwriter Christine Burright concludes our conversation on the script writing process and the unique project she’s developing right now.ALSO…* Students…
OMAPODDaisy Curtis of The Funny Bone on 'Clash of the Comics'
Daisy Curtis of The Funny Bone gives us some insider information on their ‘Clash of the Comics’ show tonight… and a big announcement is made, too! ALSO…*…
OMAPODPART II: MarQ Manner on Maha's future, Blue Moon Ghetto, Prince & seeing James Brown in an Iowa cornfield
MarQ Manner - of the Omaha Buzz Substack - takes us from Paisley Park with Prince, to an Iowa cornfield with James Brown...to Blue Moon Ghetto in Benson…
OMAPODPART II: Marc Longbrake on the life-changing power of cinema, judging art & OFF at 20
Omaha Film Festival Executive Director Marc Longbrake concludes our discussion on this year’s fest and looks ahead to year 20!ALSO…* Omaha Housing Authority…
OMAPODHal Daub on Trev Alberts, Governor Pillen & The Board of Regents
Hal Daub served four terms in the United States House of Representatives and as the 48th Mayor of Omaha. He was elected to the Board of Regents of the…
OMAPODYou say you want a Trevolution?
There’s some unconstructive criticism in this one, everybody… and an idea on how we can honor his legacy!Alternate title options for this episode were: *…
OMAPODMarQ Manner on Omaha's hot hip-hop scene, Homer's, The Reader & the reemergence of...cassette tapes?!
Check out MarQ Manner’s Omaha Buzz Substack at this link.ALSO…* Lawmakers fail to override veto of Nebraska safe syringe programs - from Nebraska Examiner *…
OMAPODChristine Burright on screenwriting, scripting The Headliner & striving for rewatchability
Screenwriter Christine Burright takes us inside her development process. ALSO…* Five Nebraska legislative candidates have already raised more than $100k - from…
OMAPODPART II: Stewart Giddings on going from the streets to Apple...to helping start YouTurn
YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings continues the conversation about turning his life around and the early days of YouTurn. ALSO…* State Ed Board…
OMAPODPART II: Matt Fujan on how we can better celebrate Omaha after Maha's cancellation
Matt Fujan, Director of Event Management for The OCon Expo, concludes our chat on all things Omaha festival. ALSO…* South Omaha group reveals updated vision…
OMAPODStewart Giddings on joining the Bloods at 12, dealing, murder & Divine intervention
YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings shares the story of his early life on the streets. ALSO…* Family honors man killed by gunfire in the Old Market -…
OMAPODMatt Fujan on OCon Expo 2024 & the unique challenges of planning an Omaha festival
Matt Fujan, Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo, stops by to preview this year’s show.ALSO…* Residents air concerns, question Omaha Housing…
OMAPODPART II: Josh Sabey on Public Enemies, Private Friends & The Basement Talks
Josh Sabey tells us all about his upcoming film project for PBS and series for Amazon Prime.ALSO…* Offutt-based STRATCOM employee indicted, accused of leaking…
OMAPODJosh Sabey on Blue Baby & bringing Boys Town back to the big screen
To reach out to Josh Sabey about a screening of Blue Baby, click here.ALSO…* Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors -…
OMAPODPART II: Jeremy Plumb on the Panel Picks pod & imposter syndrome
Jeremy Plumb fills us in on the new podcast he co-hosts - Panel Picks - comics yakkin’ about comics! ALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers pass bill aimed at helping with…
OMAPODLisa Downs on first impressions of Omaha as a UK documentarian & her 'Life After' series
Check out the Life After Movies at this link.ALSO…* NE Auditor: ‘Flagrant abuses,’ up to $1.5 million in questionable billing suspected in DHHS program - from…
OMAPODOmaha Film Festival Guide
Go here for tickets & more info on the 2024 Omaha Film Festival.ALSO…* Former state senator Ernie Chambers running to represent District 11 in Nebraska…
OMAPODPART II: Dr. Carole Patrick on the social determinants of health
Dr. Carole Patrick, CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, concludes our conversation - you can get more information and a ticket to their Art & Soup…
OMAPODGabriel Francis Paz Goodenough & Erricka Bridgeford on the energy of violence & THE BODY POLITIC
Director/Producer of THE BODY POLITIC, Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough and one of the subjects of the documentary, Erricka Bridgeford, come on to talk about the…
OMAPODPART II: Richard Norton Smith on the JFK assassination theory Ford took to his grave
Richard Norton Smith’s biography of Gerald Ford, An Ordinary Man, is available at this link. ALSO…* Omaha’s Streetcar Authority announces a couple of changes…
OMAPODDr. Carole Patrick on VNA's Art & Soup & her mission to meet people where they are
Dr. Carole Patrick, CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, gives us the soup scoop on their upcoming Art & Soup fundraiser - plus she updates us on all the…
OMAPODJeremy Plumb on Big Canvas, The Blackstone Theater, The Wiz & sloppy shock comedy
Jeremy Plumb gets us up to speed on everything going on at The Blackstone Theater.ALSO…* Hours of testimony in Adam Price’s double murder trial - from KETV*…
OMAPODPART II: Krystal Rider on how Do Space impacts lives in the community
Do Space Director Krystal Rider concludes our conversation on all things Do Space.ALSO…* Sparks fly at Omaha meeting about $90 million airport business park…
OMAPODRichard Norton Smith on Gerald Ford's violent, tumultuous, history-altering 16 days in Omaha
You can buy Richard Norton Smith’s An Ordinary Man at this link.ALSO…* Bacon backs slimmer Ukraine-Israel aid bill linked to ‘Remain in Mexico’ - from Nebraska…
OMAPODPART II: Tony Bonacci on Omaha's film scene, cinematography & working with bands
Film director Tony Bonacci concludes our conversation on The Headliner - World Premiering at the Omaha Film Festival…ALSO…* Omaha mayor pulls some staff from…