How to Speak Nebraskan

Stacy tells about her story from working in higher ed and how a bike accident changed her life when she realized she wanted to go for a dream of starting a new business - Set your Sites! Support the show

It was so fun to go camping with my family recently, something I’ve been talking to my wife about off and on for over 20 years! Here are things I loved and things I learned! Support the show

Megan Goecke runs multiple businesses, including Hello Beautiful Bridal & Formal Wear in Kearney, she teaches at UNK, and has a family. Aside from being motivated and successful, she’s a genuine person and has a great story to share about how she got started and tries balancing it all! Support the show

Come listen to Casey’s Chief Pizza and Beer Officer (CPBO), Joe Cruz! Learn how Joe won a competition last year through social media to be the first person to hold this esteemed title where he gets to pair pizza and beer for Casey’s and post about it! He’s a lot of fun and does a lot of different things. He’s Joe Cruz and you’re going to have fun listening to him! Support the show

You know those times when you want to get something done outside of your normal routine? One example for me is recording this podcast! I struggle with all the crazy things that go along with I.B.T.  Support the show

After taking the summer off I can’t wait to start Season 2 of How to Speak Nebraskan! I want to interview anyone in Nebraska who has a story to share, if that person is you or if you have someone to recommend, please reach out! Find me on my website or Facebook group - you already know how to find it. Just type How to Speak Nebraskan! Support the show

I thought about starting this podcast for a long time before I actually got it launched. Here I share about why I started it, what was going through my mind, and why it's been a fun journey. Come have a listen! :)  Support the show

Come hear how Alissa Harrington from KSNB Local 4 in Hastings started in journalism and what inspired her to take a try at the Mrs. Nebraska pageant. She’s super involved and passionate about the work she does and shares what work is like behind the scenes on early morning and midday news.  Support the show

Marion Dayre grew up in Superior, Nebraska and has written and produced for shows in Hollywood such as Better Call Saul and many more! A couple years ago Marvel reached out to her to create a new show which just aired this year on Disney+ and Hulu called Echo. Come hear this woman’s amazing story of how she started a life in Hollywood!  Support the show

I was honored to have this well-known Nebraskan who is familiar to many people, Jon Vanderford shares about his journey in becoming a journalist and working at 10/11 as well as how he got started producing the show that highlights stories all across the state, Pure Nebraska.  Support the show

We were all stunned by the departure of Trev Alberts, he wasn’t just the Huskers athletic director, he was also a fan. I take a closer look at some previous examples of leadership from our athletic directors, challenges of leadership, and how all of us help set a tone of leadership to those around us.  Support the show

Why does everyone want to do away with Daylight Saving Time? I like the time change twice a year and think we should keep it! This may be unpopular but hear me out! Support the show

Josh explains the final week of the challenge and the insane number of miles he ran. And also the support and media attention it started to draw.  Support the show

In January 2024, Josh Bauer ran the Chipotle Challenge in Washington DC. He ran nearly 500 miles in a month on the way to victory for free Chipotle for a year! His grueling challenge was a true test of endurance, strategy, and digging deep. You’ll have fun hearing how he rose to the challenge that took him to the final hours! Support the show

I give a scenario of person A, B, and C. And through this scenario a lesson gets learned on the value of trust and admitting when we've made a mistake.  Support the show

Do you all know who is buying large quantities of land in Nebraska? In my first interview with investigative reporters I meet with Yanqi Xu and Destiny Herbers on a fascinating series of articles they’ve written called “Who’s Buying Nebraska?”. Some of these names may surprise you! Support the show

Joining in from the town of Grant, Adair Reese talks about when she opened a boutique and also how she became Mrs. Nebraska for which she’s now the director. Adair is fun, hardworking, and super fun to talk to.  Support the show

Come meet Chais Meyer, entrepreneur, business owner, and world traveler! Chais has an amazing story to share about he and his wife’s journey making a decision to travel the world and taking on entrepreneurship opportunities. He is all about connection and kindness and by the end of this podcast, you’ll have a new friend from Kearney, Nebraska!  Support the show

An awesome Nebraskan who hails from Grand Island and now lives in Omaha. Joe Bradley shares about being a juvenile lawyer in Omaha and his new book All the Buried Things. He’s funny, genuine, creative, and the perfect first guest for this show.  Support the show

Welcome you to the first episode of How to Speak Nebraskan! It took a long time to get this started and I hope this is the beginning of an exciting journey.  Support the show