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Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling . To listen to the first part of Pete’s episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . ALSO… * A look at early fundraising in the race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from KETV * Investigation underway after child brings loaded gun to preschool s...

Leah Miles is the proprietor of Benson’s Floors Floors Floors shared community event space. To listen to the first part of Leah’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Mayor Ewing’s first town hall filled with questions about streetcar construction - from KETV * Oma-Homers: Meet the Nebraska pigeon racers keeping a little-known tradition alive - from Flatwater Free Press * Offutt Advisory Council launches...

Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha . The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville , click here . For tickets, click here . To listen to the first part of Katrina’s episode, click here ; for Part II, c...

Marcia Kimpton is an award-winning director, producer, actress and writer. Her latest film, An American Abroad , was digitally released on Friday, October 3, 2025 - to check it out on Amazon, click here . It’s also available on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other on-demand platforms. To check out Kimpton’s World Travel, Comedy and Film YouTube channel, click here . To listen to the fi...

Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling . To listen to the first part of Pete’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Unknown orange gas causes hazmat response to South Omaha cleaning solution plant - from KETV * ‘Topping out’ celebration for OneWorld’s $17.5M workforce training center in Omaha - from Nebraska Exa...

Nick Beaulieu is a director, writer and producer - his new documentary film My Omaha is coming to Film Streams October 14 - 19th. Leo Louis II is a human, community activist & former board president of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. For more information, and tickets, to the My Omaha Film Streams showings, click here . To listen to the first part of Nick & Leo’s episode, click here . To watch t...

Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha . The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville , click here . For tickets, click here . For more information and tickets to DIVA: A Love Letter to the Legends, Matth...

Leah Miles is the proprietor of Benson’s Floors Floors Floors shared community event space. The story discussed in this episode: ‘ Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Attends His Own Lookalike Contest In Nebraska ,’ reports billboard ALSO… * Nebraska’s first medical cannabis cultivators offered licenses as legal threats loom - from Nebraska Examiner * Project Harmony tackles child sex trafficking by funding...

Nick Beaulieu is a director, writer and producer - his new documentary film My Omaha is coming to Film Streams October 14 - 19th. Leo Louis II is a human, community activist & former board president of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. For more information, and tickets, to the My Omaha Film Streams showings, click here . To watch the 1966 documentary A Time For Burning that’s discussed in this ep...

Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling . To listen to the OMAPOD episode with wrestler ‘Brixton Nash’ (Cody Guffey) that’s referenced in this episode, click here . ALSO… * Shooting near Carter Lake Park leaves one person with life-threatening injuries - from KETV * Father of injured kids calls for resigna...

Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. For more information on Senator Cavanaugh’s campaign, click here . To listen to Senator Cavanaugh’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, here for part two, and here for part three. With Governor Martin O’Malley at the Social S...

Marcia Kimpton is an award-winning director, producer, actress and writer. Her latest film, An American Abroad , is set for digital release on Friday, October 3, 2025 - to check it out on Amazon, click here . It’s also available on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other on-demand platforms. For information and tickets to the ‘ Raise a Glass to Women in Film: Sneak Peek of An American Abr...

Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha . The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM. For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville , click here . For tickets, click here . For more information and tickets to DIVA: A Love Letter to the Legends, Matth...

ICAN President & CEO Aileen Warren , and Director, Marketing, Communications and Events, Allison Zach fill us in on this year’s exciting 7x7x7 event ! For more information, click here . To purchase tickets, click here . To listen to Aileen & Allison’s first OMAPOD appearance referenced in this episode, click here for part one, and here for part two. To watch prior 7x7x7 presentations on YouTube, c...

“ Rep. Mike Flood says spending compromise unlikely before government shutdown deadline ,” reports Nebraska Public Media “ Four Starbucks locations in Omaha to close on Saturday ,” reports WOWT “ Terence Crawford ordered out of car by cop holding gun, on video ,” reports TMZ ALSO… * Authorities investigating gun thefts from vehicles in Bellevue neighborhood - from WOWT * Shift in North Omaha area...

To check out the Omaha Calendar of Events for this weekend from Visit Omaha, click here . For more information on the Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford Victory Parade & Celebration, click here . For tickets to ‘ A Celebration of Greatness ’ at The Steelhouse, click here . ALSO… * With new trailhead open, North Omaha hopes to see positive ripple effects - from WOWT * Health assessment reveals Douglas County p...

bARBER is a Midwest-based visual artist . Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . For more information, and tickets to the Figure it Out event discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . To listen to Watie’s previous OMAPOD episodes, click on the magnifying glass icon on the top of the page and...

bARBER is a Midwest-based visual artist . Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . For more information, and tickets to the Figure it Out event discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Watie’s previous OMAPOD episodes, click on the magnifying glass icon on the top of the page and type his name. ALSO… * Omaha City...

bARBER is a Midwest-based visual artist . Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . For more information, and tickets to the Figure it Out event discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to Watie’s previous OMAPOD episodes, click on the magnifying glass icon on the top of the page and type his name. ALSO… * Mayor John Ewing’s plan to speed homeless camp removal still not fas...

“ Contest narrows to final four for state’s top manufactured product of 2025 ,” reports the Nebraska Examiner To cast your vote, click here . To listen to the 2025 'Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska’ 2025 Bracketology OMAPOD episode, click here . To listen to the controversial episode mentioned regarding last year’s ‘contest’ - click here . ALSO… * ‘Damaging for America’: Organized crime wave hits Ne...

Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Bree’s previous OMAPOD appearances, click the magnifying glass icon above and type in her name. ALSO… * Another Democrat joins Nebraska’s 2nd District U.S. House primary - from Nebraska Examiner * Vietnam Veterans honored with Bronze Star Medals at Omaha Legion Post - from WOW...

Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser. To listen to Bree’s previous OMAPOD appearances, click the magnifying glass icon above and type in her name. ALSO… * Ewing marks Omaha mayoral milestone, announces celebration of Crawford - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska man arrested after biting, spitting at deputies - from KETV * Thief suspected of stealing flowers from Omaha grave remains u...

“ Omaha Chamber awarding grants to businesses affected by streetcar construction ,” reports WOWT But what do the rest of us get for our inconvenience? ALSO… * Homeless encampment under Omaha bridge causes concerns - from WOWT * ‘All hands on board’: Omaha Fire Department steps up to help firefighter with brain cancer - from KETV * Omaha’s Westroads mall closes sale of anchor space to Dillard’s - f...

“ City of Omaha planning celebration of Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford’s historic boxing win, ” reports the Omaha World-Herald But what should Omaha do for a more permanent commemoration? ALSO… * 15-year-old charged as an adult in shooting of Omaha Army recruit faces judge - from KETV * Neighbors voice concerns over $80 million Little Bohemia redevelopment project - from WOWT * ‘Really good for everything...

Matt Banta is a singer-songwriter and founding member of bands Blue Moon Ghetto, Thousand Houses & Space To Play , and is co-founder of the Omaha Music Group record label. To watch the video for ‘ Lovely Lonely Days ’ referenced in this episode, click here . To Pre-order the new self-titled Space To Play album on Bandcamp, click here . To listen to Matt’s first OMAPOD appearance on the announcemen...