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Nick Hexum is best known as the frontman of the band 311, which has now been together for over 30 years. In fact, their 1995 breakthrough release, commonly and affectionately referred to as "the Blue Album," turns 30 years old on July 11, 2025—just one day before their concert in their hometown of Omaha, NE, for 89.7 The River's 30th birthday bash. Throughout 311's career, they...

In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking with actors, directors, producers, creators and best friends: Jennifer Nangle and Charles Chudabala! These award winning actors and producers of over 100 films share their experiences from the indie horror world, DIY filmmaking tips, and BEYOND. While also talking about THEIR podcast: Beyond The Body Count. A lot of laughs and a lot of fun!! caughton...

In a world that feels like it’s crashing and burning every day, sometimes you just need to disassociate, and get lost in vibey, hyperpop, and punk.. CLUB PUNK.. Tyler and Alex (the duo that make up MOVIESTARZ) are creating a perfect space to lose yourself in as they break boundaries not only with their music, but also in their visuals. With every release they put out, they are offering a complete...

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Tyler Berger is a former NCAA wrestler for the University of Nebraska and on May 3, he will be making his professional debut in Lincoln, NE! A one time high school and collegiate standout; Tyler made his way to Lincoln from Oregan and i...

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Justin Weaver is a long-time midwestern MMA vet- a veteran of the armed forces with a collegiate wrestling background- and just recently, added the title of entrepreneur to his resume with the opening of his own MMA gym- Magnum MMA. In...

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Bubba Wilson is a former NCAA wrestler for the University of Nebraska and on May 3, he will be making his MMA debut! A one time high school standout; Bubba made his way to Lincoln and earned a degree in engineering and now begins his MM...

It's Dynasty Combat Sports week!! A full week of great episodes leading up to the May 3, 2025 event - Spring Brawl- at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE! Alexis Myers is a multi-sport athlete, an even DJ by profession, an amateur MMA fighter with an undefeated record, an Anti-Bullying advocate- and... THE VOICE of Dynasty Combat Sports! "Dynasty Announce Team Assemble!" In this...

Sunburnt is a high energy trio that does their best to inject a little sunshine into everyday life's ups and downs. Embracing the spirit of Southern California’s pop, alternative, hardcore, and pop punk traditions, SUNBURNT fuses these influences into a tidy and modern package. Justin, Will, and Alex have all played in various bands for over 15 years and decided after the pandemic that they s...

Bron Theron started his film career by making documentaries on graffiti art. He toured with several hip hop groups and created a hip hopumentary film called "Primal Rap" . He has written and directed several projects in the comedy genre. He recently finished the film-noir/Paranormal film "Half Dead Fred," and "Pancake Man." Currently, he is in production on his next f...

Josh, aka “isitjosh”, is an independent artist blending pop-punk, alternative rock, and pop, drawing inspiration from the music that surrounded him growing up. Originally born in New Hampshire, raised in Omaha, and now based in Philadelphia, he started out playing drums long before he was singing in bands like Take Me To Vegas and Hurricane Like Me. Now, “isitjosh” is a self-made solo artist who s...

With a string of releases that include 4 top 40 charting songs from the new singles “Vampire” and “FERRARI RED” to the smash EP daydream drama, VIOLET NIGHT has garnered a dedicated fan base and praise for their music. The band merges alternative rock, indie pop, and ambient layers, creating a sound that's both ethereal and unfiltered. Their music draws inspiration from personal experiences a...

Tucker Charron is an Omaha, NE based MMA bantamweight fighter. He trains out of the prestigious Premier Combat Center- also based in Omaha. I got the opportunity to catch up and learn a little bit more about Tucker ahead of his bout on March 14, 2025 at the Astro Amphitheater in LaVista, Nebraska for Dynasty Combat Sports St. Patty's Showdown! caughtonthemike@gmail.com www.caughtonthemike.com

Bridge The Gap is a collective of four friends who toured hard and released music together in the '90s and early '00s. After putting down their instruments for a time to start families and ark on careers, these gentlemen reorganized as a new band with a fresh creative perspective and a burning passion to share their brand of skate-punk with the world. In this episode, frontman Chad Jense...

Corin Nemec  is an American actor, producer, artist, and screenwriter best known for playing the title character in the sitcom  Parker Lewis Can't Lose  (1990–1993),  Jonas Quinn  in the science fiction series  Stargate SG-1 , and Harold Lauder in the miniseries  The Stand .  What many DON’T know is that he is a life-long graffiti artist fully embracing all elements of hip hop culture - and t...

Eric Bass is best known as the co-songwriter, producer, and bassist for multi-platinum rock institution: Shinedown, who holds the record for most No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. In November 2024, he released his first solo single: “MindControl,” from his debut solo album, slated for release on February 28, 2025. “Eric BassPresents: I Had a Name” is an immersive, expansive, and...

Patti Negri, renowned Psychic-Medium and "Good Witch," is best known for her recurring role on Travel Channel and Discovery Plus’s #1 show Ghost Adventures, as well as the top paranormal series on YouTube, TFIL Overnight with Elton Castee. An international bestselling author, Patti wrote Old World Magick for the Modern World: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques to Balance, Empower, & Crea...

We have a lot of athletes from the world of combat sports (MMA, Boxing) on the show- talking about how they got to where they are.... But, do we really talk about what happens behind the curtain to make it all possible?? The business of booking and making fights is a complicated one. Involving promoters, booking agents, managers, lawyers, doctors, publicists-- you get the point... What if there wa...

One of my favorite parts of this show is getting to reflect back on the complexities of person's career, especially in the realms of music and art. So, it's an extra treat when I get the opportunity to talk with someone just climbing up that ladder. Capri is a young Canadian pop singer and songwriter now living in LA. She holds a Guinness World Record for singing 80 anthems in 80 countri...

Sharna Burgess is best known for being a "Dancing with the Stars" judge in Australia and Pro Dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" in the U.S.. When Sharna joined DWTS U.S. in season 12 she quickly became a fan favorite after her season with actor and comedian, Andy Dick. Known for her fiery red hair and emotional storytelling, she completed 18 seasons on DWTS. Sharna has placed i...

Ross Benes is the award-winning author of The Sex Effect and Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold. He's written for Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Robot Butt, and Rolling Stone. He's regularly interviewed by Marketplace, Bloomberg TV, and the LA Times about his entertainment industry analysis. His next book: 1999- The Year That Low Culture Conquered America And Ki...

There is nothing more fun than getting the opportunity to talk with someone that is not afraid to be their authentic self. As a long term resident of the state of Nebraska, that fun only becomes more exciting when that person loves and is equally beloved of their home city. Wayne Sullivan is an MMA fighter and entrepreneur based out of Omaha, NE. His next fight is January 17, 2025 for Dynasty Comb...

In this episode, I reflect briefly on 20224 while sharing the goals of the show for 2025! This year we are looking at spreading our wings further through the 3 c’s: Collaboration, Creativity, and Culture. Listen to learn more! caughtonthemike@gmail.com www.caughtonthemike.com

Anthony Davis better known by his stage name “Ant,” is a DJ and hip hop producer best known as being one half of the phenomenal group- “Atmosphere. “ He has worked with some of the best in the business (mostly aligned with the Rhymesayers Entertainment record label), such as Brother Ali, I Self Devine, Felt and The Dynospectrum. This January, he releases the 3rd entry in the solo “Collection of So...

When you watch a movie in a crowded theater, you give your undivided attention to the experience itself. Your senses lock into the action on the screen and the sound from the speakers, and you’re completely immersed. World’s First Cinema replicate the moviegoing experience in their music. The Los Angeles-based duo—John Sinclair and Fil Thorpe—project a myriad of intimate emotions across widescreen...

Hope Misner is a Nebraska City based MMA Bantamweight fighter and personal trainer. Though her fight career is young, her ambitions are big and include having a goal to inspire young women all over the area to enter in a mostly male dominated sport. In this episode, we discuss her entry into MMA a passion for fitness, and even discuss a few hyped up fitness myths and truths and their effectiveness...