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Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek

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Join KTIC Sports Director Joel Janecek and a guest every Friday for conversations on sports, pop culture and who knows what else!

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Jun 19, 2026

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Obscure Reference Ep. 52 19.06.2026

Joel's guest is Howells-Dodge head football coach Mike Speirs, who will be inducted to the Nebraska 8-Man Football Hall of Fame this weekend. Topics also include the College World Series, the best Toy Story characters and the best TV dads of all time.

Obscure Reference Ep. 51 13.06.2026

Joel's guest is Jessica Brabec, Tournament Director for the upcoming Pinnacle Bank Championship golf tournament. Topics also include the NBA and NHL Finals and new food at the College World Series.

Obscure Reference Ep. 50 05.06.2026

Joel's guests are Nebraska-based author Rebecca Atanassova and illustrator Alissa Hansen, who recently collaborated on the children's book George the Mouse in a Log Pile House. Topics also include college baseball and softball, and bands that are now considered "Dad Rock."

Obscure Reference Ep. 49 29.05.2026

Joel is joined by Dave Sullivan from Next Level Wrestling to talk about their house show in Craig, Nebraska this weekend. Topics also include Husker softball, the Women’s College World Series and the NBA Playoffs.

Obscure Reference Ep. 48 22.05.2026

Joel's guest is Phil Sklar from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum. Joel also recaps the Class C State Baseball Tournament and talks about celebrities who have turned down Dancing with the Stars. Topics also include five things you might not know about Memorial Day.

Obscure Reference Ep. 47 15.05.2026

Joel's guest is ESPN commentator Holly Rowe, who joins to talk about sprig sports and the Allstate-NACDA Good Works Team. Topics also include Nebraska State Baseball and traumatic 80s tv and movie moments.

Obscure Reference Ep. 46 09.05.2026

Joel’s guests are Bancroft-Rosalie senior Kayl Gomez, who interned at the radio station this year; and Lyons-Decatur senior Izzy Larson, who received a theatre scholarship from Midland University and will major in art therapy. Topics also include the NBA playoffs and the best TV moms.

Obscure Reference Ep. 45 25.04.2026

Joel's guest is volleyball legend Jordan Larson. Topics also include the NFL Draft and the best animated movies of the 90s.

Obscure Reference Ep. 44 17.04.2026

One Year Anniversary Episode! Joel's guest is longtime NBA executive Pete Babcock. Topics also include George Foreman, country music and breakup songs.

Obscure Reference Ep. 43 10.04.2026

Joel recaps the Nebraska men's basketball season with lifelong Husker Hoops fan and coworker Doug Anderson. Topics also include the MLB Hall of Fame.

Obscure Reference Ep. 42 27.03.2026

Joel's guest this week is Howells-Dodge boys head basketball coach Kevin Janata. Topics also include the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments and MLB player Alec Bohm.

Obscure Reference Ep. 41 20.03.2026

Joel's guests are Howells-Dodge head girls basketball coach Scott Polacek and Pender head girls basketball coach Jason Dolliver. Podcast friend Mike Waak also stops by to talk March Madness.

Obscure Reference Ep. 40 27.02.2026

Joel's guest is comedian David Harris, who will be performing at Nelson's Bar & Grill in Oakland on Saturday. Topics also include Nebraska men's basketball and new movie releases.

Obscure Reference Ep. 39 13.02.2026

Becca returns to talk about the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics, along with love songs for Valentine's Day. Joel breaks down how the band Firehouse's 5 biggest songs perfectly describe the various stages of a relationship.

Obscure Reference Ep. 38 23.01.2026

Joel's guest is former Creighton head volleyball coach and current President of Business Operations for LOVB Nebraska, Kirsten Bernthal Booth. Joel also talks a lot about college football.

Obscure Reference Ep. 37 19.12.2025

This week's guest is AEW wrestling star Mark Briscoe. Joel and Becca talk NFL, college football and Christmas movies.

Obscure Reference Ep. 36 12.12.2025

Guests include Tony and Fernando from Diers Ford. Becca reacts to Christmas songs.

Obscure Reference Ep. 35 05.12.2025

Joel talks with coworker Jeff Axtell about the KTIC Basketball Blogs. Becca is back to talk romcoms and Christmas music. Joel also talks with NLW referee Rudy Diamond about their show in Oakland on Dec. 6.

Obscure Reference Ep. 34 28.11.2025

Joel recaps the Nebraska State High School Football Championships. Becca joins to talk Christmas movies. Topics also include Husker sports and celebrity birthdays.

Obscure Reference Ep. 33 21.11.2025

Joel's guest is Javier Reyes from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. Becca reacts to WWE songs. Kayl joins to talk Thanksgiving food.

Obscure Reference Ep. 32 14.11.2025

Joel and Becca talk Husker football. Becca reacts to David Bowie and has a romcom recommendation. Topics also include the Pope's favorite movies and pickles.

Obscure Reference Ep. 31 07.11.2025

Joel and Becca recap the World Series, talk about the injury to Dylan Raiola and the weekly romcom recommendation. Doug Anderson returns to talk Husker basketball. Topics also include stadium snacks and country music.

Obscure Reference Ep. 30 31.10.2025

Joel and Becca talk about the World Series, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's contract extension and all sorts of Halloween facts!

Obscure Reference Ep. 29 24.10.2025

Joel's guest is Jane Eisner, who recently wrote a book about singer/songwriter Carole King. Becca returns to talk movies. Topics also include the MLB World Series.

Obscure Reference Ep. 28 17.10.2025

Part 2 of Joel's conversation with lifelong friend Jeanette Johnson. Becca is back to talk romcoms and scary tv/movie villains. Topics also include Joe Flacco and the passing of Ace Frehley.

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