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OMAPODPART II: Robert Yaffe on the turmoil, guilt & catharsis in discovering his birth family
You can buy a copy of Robert Yaffe’s book, Relinquished, here.ALSO…* Bellevue man helped tackle one of the alleged shooters at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade -…
OMAPODKrystal Rider on pivoting the Do Space programs model to reach every corner of Omaha
Do Space Director Krystal Rider stops by the pod to update us on all things Do Space. ALSO…* OPS Board selects Matt Ray as next superintendent - from Omaha…
OMAPODRobert Yaffe on Relinquished, his new book about the 30 year journey to find his birth family
You can buy Robert Yaffe’s book Relinquished, at this link…ALSO…* North Omahans pack a room to discuss ‘next steps’ in spending millions of state economic…
OMAPODTony Bonacci on The Headliner's Omaha Film Festival World Premiere
Director Tony Bonacci drops by as he prepares for the World Premiere of his new film, The Headliner, at the upcoming Omaha Film Festival. ALSO…* Judge…
OMAPODGambling & The Soup-er Bowl
Soup-er Bowl Friday!ALSO…* Senator makes another attempt to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance taxes - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to…
OMAPODHow Old Market Gardens can compliment Gene Leahy Mall
The City Council moved forward yesterday on plans to create ‘Old Market Gardens’ at 13th & Leavenworth - a privately funded public park in between downtown and…
OMAPODWhat should we name an Omaha NHL hockey franchise?
Here’s Tom Shatel’s piece on potential NHL expansion in Omaha.ALSO…* Passionate battle over school choice resumes in Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner*…
OMAPODAn Obit for the 'Nebraska, honestly it's not for everyone' slogan
‘Nebraska, honestly it’s not for everyone’ is… not for us anymore. ALSO…* Friends of men shot by off-duty Omaha police officers want answers - from KETV* OPS…
OMAPODPART II: Taylor Johnson on her biggest story & overcoming stage fright
Taylor Johnson wraps up a conversation on news & networking…ALSO…* Off-duty police involved in disturbance leaving two dead in South Omaha - from KMTV* Pillen…
OMAPODMy lunch with the Mayor...
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!ALSO…* Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT* Little Bohemia revival brings new life, challenges to 13th…
OMAPODPART II: Zach Peterson on providing a product that's worth going out and seeing
Zach Peterson concludes a conversation on comedy… class dismissed!ALSO…* Another rocky reception for proposals to reduce property taxes - from Nebraska…
OMAPODWOWT's Taylor Johnson on anchoring, reporting & networking
Taylor Johnson of WOWT is all about connecting…ALSO…* New strip club near Millard West prompts proposed ‘disorderly premises’ law - from Omaha World-Herald *…
OMAPODRoad Range: Are 'funny' caution signs effective precautionary measures?
You can listen to this one while driving, but let’s keep the hands on ten and two, huh?ALSO…* Former OPD Captain who won $1 million from city in ‘22 files new…
OMAPODNew Union Omaha Stadium Concepts
Check out the plans for the new Union Omaha stadium and mixed-use development here. ALSO…* Nebraska legislature to consider nitrogen hypoxia for capital…
OMAPODCharles Wurtele on studying Oncology & Comedy
Charles Wurtele goes deep on why he’s passionate about studying what he’s studying…this episode is a perfect companion pod to the Creighton Pink Out game on…
OMAPODZach Peterson on 'A List of Wet Celebrities' debuting at #1 & the YouTube release
Zach Peterson stops by on the day his new special is released on YouTube and celebrates his album going to number one on the iTunes comedy charts.ALSO…* ‘They…
OMAPODZach Peterson & Charles Wurtele on The Deal with the Devil
Zach Peterson & Charles Wurtele drop by to try something a little different…ALSO…* Omaha homicide numbers dip slightly in 2023 - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha…
OMAPODPART II: Kristopher Berry on aspiring to be a mental health entrepreneur
Mental health advocate Kristopher Berry concludes our conversation…ALSO…* OPS board changes stance on student journalist free speech bill for more discussion -…
OMAPODKristopher Berry on North O's mental health & starting The Wellness Narrative
Kristopher Berry drops by for a discussion on mental health… You can check out his poetry here.ALSO…* Policing the police: Omaha oversight board rarely hears…
OMAPOD*VERY* SERIOUS ideas to improve the Eppley improvement plan
Check out Build OMA for more info on the modernization and expansion plan.ALSO…* Lawmakers hold up ‘State of the State’ address, detailing ‘disrespect’ of…
OMAPODPART II: Cole Sichta on Millard, Benson, North Platte & almost dying in the Sand Hills
Comedian Cole Sichta concludes a post-show chat live from The Sydney in Benson.ALSO…* Preston Love Jr. compares himself to David in challenging a Goliath named…
OMAPODA review of "@fter midnight" from a comedian & former late night/game show vet
@fter midnight airs on CBS weeknights at 11:37.ALSO…* Papillion humane society loses heat and running water, asks for donations - from Omaha World-Herald*…
OMAPODDeSantis aide Dylan Fisher on a cold caucus & the '24 campaign
What was it like at the Iowa caucus last night? Just click play and go inside one in an exclusive, historic, first-ever podcast recorded during the event……
OMAPODStephen Bock on plowing snow for 30+ hours straight
“It seems like we got all of our winter in one week…” Stephen Bock - owner of Alpine Grounds Indeed!ALSO…* OPPD encouraging customers to conserve energy - from…
OMAPODPART II: Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers on Bill Gates, big tech & out-of-state investment group trends
Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers from the Flatwater Free Press conclude a cold week with a hot pod on our land, water, wind and more from their their incredible…
OMAPODYanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers of Flatwater Free Press on 'Who's Buying Nebraska?'
Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers tell us all about why Bill Gates is buying so much land here and what he’s using it for and the surprising other revelations from…
OMAPODCole Sichta on the therapeutic benefit of taking a stand and just doing it
Comedian Cole Sichta brrraves the snow and bitter cold…ALSO…* Pillen expected to announce $89.6 million grant to develop North Omaha business park - from Omaha…
OMAPODCan the Legislature regulate A.I.?
Today’s pod focuses on the Nebraska State Legislature taking the first steps towards regulating Artificial Intelligence. We also break some other news up…
OMAPODWait - *what* are they doing to Fred Astaire's childhood home?
Dance on into the New Year with an update on what’s going on with Fred Astaire’s childhood home…ALSO…* Auditor alleges board members misused federal funds -…
OMAPODWhat's in store for '24??? (with Bree Kalhorn)
Bree Kalhorn closes out a podcast, a week, a month, a season and a year, simultaneously… now that’s talent!We’re taking a Holiday break and will be off the…
OMAPODKiss(inger) 2023 Goodbye! (with Bree Kalhorn)
Bree Kalhorn reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Henry Kissinger…ALSO…* 18-year-old arrested in connection to shooting death of 17-year-old - from KETV*…
OMAPODStocking Suffer (with Bree Kalhorn)
Bree Kalhorn enlightens us on The Santa Clauses…ALSO…* Pair of Nebraska lawmakers visit Omaha council to urge creation of inland port authority - from Nebraska…
OMAPODChristmas Survival Guide (with Bree Kalhorn)
Go pour a nice large glass of egg nog and join excellent stand-up comedian Bree Kalhorn on today’s show to make your Christmas safe and secure with our…
OMAPODA review of two Omaha "Local Love" episodes
What?! You’re not up on Local Love - the blind dating show on the Very Local app that had two recent Omaha episodes? Well, no worries, we review them…
OMAPODThe ONE CRUCIAL SECRET that's key to moving in Omaha
BREAKING NEWS: Moving (still) sucks. ALSO…* $886 billion defense bill includes money for StratCom nukes, Offut rebuild - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska’s…
OMAPODHow to manifest Dylan Raiola
One of the hardest things about this time of year is the anticipation… that’s especially true THIS YEAR!ALSO…* OPS still making plans for $8 million left of…
OMAPODMichael Friedman on the power of a good libation
Tippl co-founder Michael Friedman picks up the tab…ALSO…* Hotel shooting suspect extradited to Omaha to face murder charge - from WOWT* Oak View Mall under new…
OMAPODPART II: Joslyne DeBonis on hosting Music Bingo & learning to collaborate
Music Bingo host, comedian and podcaster Joslyne DeBonis tells us her opinions on how Omaha and Lincoln do the Holiday Season and which she prefers… and…
OMAPODPART II: Kristyna Engdahl on connectivity & a really special time in central downtown Omaha
Kristyna Engdahl, Vice President of Communications for MECA, comes out for an encore…and brings the house down! ALSO…* Fort Calhoun community mourns Priest…
OMAPODMark Wong & Michael Friedman on starting free drink app Tippl in Omaha
Tippl co-founders Mark Wong & Michael Friedman craft us a strong mixed think about what they love and where they see room for growth here.ALSO…* Omaha woman…
OMAPODKristyna Engdahl on Adam Sandler's Omaha show & Holly Days at The RiverFront
Kristyna Engdahl, Vice President of Communications for MECA, tells us all about Adam Sandler’s huge show at CHI the other night and gives us a guide to a very…
OMAPODJoslyne DeBonis on comedy feeling like a conversation you're politely dominating
See her epic Cabela’s Santa pic here.Comedian and podcast host Joslyne DeBonis drops an instant classic… ALSO…* OPD investigating alleged sexual assault at…
OMAPODScott Henderson turns the tables on Tony
NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives a free consultation…ALSO…* Pillen decries increases in Nebraska school property taxes…
OMAPODOmaha One Star Reviews: The Game - HOLIDAY EDITION
REAL Yelp reviews of real Omaha Holiday attractions from real people… I read them without revealing what they’re reviewing, you take a guess… and the weather…
OMAPODDylan Oakes Rohde responds to Brooke Barsell's Backline Bye-Bye
Dylan Oakes Rohde, owner/founder of The Backline, addresses some recent controversies… ALSO…* Patriarch of Henry Doorly Zoo giraffe herd dies unexpectedly -…
OMAPODBrooke Barsell on why she backed out of The Backline
Brooke Barsell sets the record straight on something that’s been generating a lot of heat on-line lately…ALSO…* Omaha expects Accessory Dwelling Units to…
OMAPODScott Henderson on pruning off what's not working & doubling down on what is
NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives us an overview of some great opportunities on the horizon… and he drops some huge…
OMAPODTeresa Mardesen gives us some Giving Tuesday options
SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen talks us through our Giving Tuesday opportunities and tells us about some of her personal faves...ALSO…* Bacon…
OMAPODPART II: Kaleb Duncan on evolving towards world-bending things
Kaleb Duncan takes us on a spiritual and metaphysical journey… ALSO…* Pillen letter to Nebraska Environmental Trust labeled ‘unusual’ and ‘political…
OMAPODThanksgiving Turk-tacular! (with Brooke Barsell)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!Comedian Brooke Barsell drops in to give us some strategies and tools to handle a wide variety of Thanksgiving scenarios… ALSO…* Winter…
OMAPODTeresa Mardesen previews Giving Tuesday
The Executive Director of SHARE Omaha Teresa Mardesen gives us a tremendous Giving Tuesday preview! ALSO…* Gretna leaders begin campaign for new library - from…
OMAPODPART II: Tristan England on what makes him an emotional wreck
World Champion Monster Jam Truck Driver Tristan England is stoked to start the next season in his innovative and unique new truck DIGatron. You can get tickets…
OMAPODPART II: Michelle Foss on Fontenelle Forest's mosaic of wild habitats
Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss closes out our week with an awesome overview of all that’s going on inside Fontenelle Forest. ALSO…* Who’s…
OMAPODTristan England on driving Earth Shaker to a Monster Jam Truck World Championship
Tristan England - driver of Monster Jam Truck Earth Shaker - tells us about the price he had to pay to get to the top - and the surprising obstacle that almost…
OMAPODMichelle Foss responds to 'lost in Fontenelle Forest' pod
What happens when you get lost in Fontenelle Forest?, I asked in a pod a few weeks back. Well, one of the things that happens when you do a podcast about…
OMAPODPART II: Margie Sturgeon on what's missing from Omaha's podcast scene
Webberized Co-Founder Margie Sturgeon has some creative ideas to improve our local pod scene today… If you have your own idea, check out her ‘Podcast 101’…
OMAPODPART II: Bree Kalhorn on her worst heckler ever & the drama in the Omaha comedy scene
The brilliant Bree Kalhorn - of (concentrated) TikTok stardom - is a killer closer, as demonstrated in this strong second act! ALSO…* How Warren Buffett…
OMAPODPART II: Rachel Jacobson on leading Film Streams
Rachel Jacobson concludes the epic cinematic journey of getting Film Streams successfully off the ground... ALSO…* A former U.S. Senator says she was sexually…
OMAPODKaleb Duncan on Omaha's most Instagrammable spots
Check out Kaleb Duncan - both on the pod and on-line - for some great insider tips and tricks on making you and your O-town photos look their best!ALSO…* UNMC…
OMAPODDr. Martha Garcia-Murillo on Omaha's transformational tech sector
Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo, Dean of the College of Information Science & Technology at UNO, stops by the pod today and enlightens us on Omaha’s tech…