The Ricky James Expedition

The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Cincinnati Bearcats on August 28, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. This is the first game of the Huskers 2025 football season. To give all of us that are hungry for Nebraska football something to feast upon during these summer months, we at the Husker Fans in Montana podcast utilized EA Sports College Football 2026 to simulate this matchup wi...

In this episode, Max announces the 2025 summer music schedule for the Lewis and Clark Tap Room in Helena, Montana. We discuss line dancing at the tap room and a new NA beer coming soon from the Lewis and Clark Brewery while sampling Eagle Rare, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

In this episode, Max announces the full 2025 summer lineup for Alive at Five in Helena, Montana. The bands include: Ronnie and The Redwoods; Ten Years Gone; The Wild Flower; The Red Elvises; Young Dubliners; Matt Axton and Bad Moon; 710 Ashbury; John Roberts y Pan Blanco; El Wencho; Matt Strachan and The Hoot Owls; Rocky Mountain Pearls; and closing the season Hot Buttered Rum on August 27, 2025.

HC Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated HC Bill O'Brien and the Boston College Eagles in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in New York City at Yankee Stadium on December 28, 2024, finishing with a winning season at 7 and 6. The Huskers played at the old Yankee Stadium in the 1962 Gotham Bowl defeating Miami 36 to 34. This was the Cornhuskers first bowl game victory and led to years of...

HC Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will battle HC Bill O'Brien and the Boston College Eagles in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in New York City at Yankee Stadium on December 28, 2024, at 10am MST on ABC. The Huskers played at the old Yankee Stadium in the 1962 Gotham Bowl defeating Miami 36 to 34. This was the Cornhuskers first bowl game victory and led to years of consecutive bowl game...

In this episode recorded on December 18, 2024, we discuss what's happening at the Lewis and Clark Tap Room through the end of 2024. We highlight the musical acts performing, including: Bo Pirre; El Wencho with the HO HO HO Christmas ugly sweater/costume party; 50 Watt Sun; Rocket to Uranus; DJ Party night; David and Deidre Casey Band; the New Year's Eve Party with Mike Kileen (7-8:30p) and Ten Yea...

DEJA VU? The Husker fan's feeling of deja vu turned into a nightmare reality as the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 13 to 10, the same score and walk-off field goal following a late turnover as last year. The video shows those moments from 2023 and 2024. Hard to believe it could happen two years in a row. Truly the thing of nightmares...

The Husker fan's feeling of deja vu turned into a nightmare reality as Iowa defeated Nebraska 13 to 10, the same score and walk-off field goal as last year. We also discuss the controversy surrounding the game with Iowa placing security around their midfield logo which forced the Huskers to move their pregame prayer and Nebraska captains refusing to shake hands at the coin toss. Other news include...

In this episode recorded on December 2, 2024, we discuss the return of Big Belt Weizenbock just in time for the colder temperatures and holiday season. Other topics include live music, trivia, FREE Beer Bingo charity nights, the Golf Simulator, holiday party room rental, and this year's New Year's Eve Party plans at the Lewis and Clark Tap Room.

HC Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers on Senior Day in Lincoln, 44 to 25. We review the game and listen to reaction from Coach Rhule. On Friday, November 29, at 5:30pm MST, the Huskers travel to Iowa City to face HC Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes. The game will air on NBC and Peacock. We preview this matchup and provide our predictions. Karl's Whiskey Corner...

In this episode we get together after a long break to discuss plans for live music at the Lewis and Clark Tap Room in 2025. We support live music in the Helena area with a mix of local and touring musicians, both solo performers and full bands and will continue to do so in 2025 with some refinements to better suit our customers.

In this episode we get together after a long break to discuss plans for live music at the Lewis and Clark Tap Room in 2025. We support live music in the Helena area with a mix of local and touring musicians, both solo performers and full bands and will continue to do so in 2025 with some refinements to better suit our customers.

HC Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers traveled to LA Saturday, November 16, and fell short in a close loss to HC Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans. In this episode, we review the loss. On Saturday, November 23, the Huskers host HC Luke Finckell and the Wisconsin Badgers in Lincoln at 1:30pm on BTN. The Nebraska Cornhuskers need a victory over the Badgers to capture the illusive sixth win and...

HC Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to LA this Saturday, November 16, to take on HC Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans at 2 pm MST on Fox. In this episode, we preview the Huskers and the Trojans matchup. We also discuss Nebraska football news, including Dana Holgorsen being selected as the new Offensive Coordinator (OC). We opine on the immediate impact of this change and offer our ga...

UCLA Head Coach DeShaun Foster led UCLA into Lincoln on Saturday, November 2, and defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In this episode, we discuss Nebraska football news, review the game against UCLA, and discuss the recent addition of Dana Holgorsen and Phil Snow to the Husker coaching staff. We also discuss if and/or when Nebraska will gets their sixth win to become bowl eligible. In a much needed...

In this episode we review the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Ohio State Buckeyes game and discuss the latest Husker football news. We preview the game against the UCLA Bruins on November 2, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features The Balvenie Scotch Whiskey. UCLA Head Coach DeShaun Foster leads UCLA into Lincoln on Saturday, November 2, at 1:30pm (MST) on BTN. Will this be the week Nebraska gets their sixth...

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Head Coach Ryan Day leads the 4th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes at home against Head Coach Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In this episode we preview this matchup which will be featured on Fox College Football Big Noon Kickoff and review last weeks game against the Indiana Hoosiers. In our most contentious episode to date, we discuss the chronic problems with t...

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Head Coach Curt Cignetti leads the 16th ranked and undefeated Indiana Hoosiers at home against the Head Coach Matt Rhule and the 25th ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers. In this episode we preview this top 25 matchup which will be featured on Fox College Football Big Noon Kickoff. We will discuss other news, including Nebraska Punter Brian Buschini being awarded a coveted B...

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Head Coach Greg Schiano led the undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights to battle Head Coach Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln. Through the strength of a dominant defense and magnificent special teams play by Senior Punter Brian Buschini, the Huskers prevailed 14 to 7. The Nebraska Blackshirts shut down Rutgers Big Ten leading RB Kyle Monangai throughout t...

In this episode we review the Nebraska vs Purdue football game and discuss the latest Nebraska Cornhuskers football news. We preview the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 5, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features Blackberry Crown Royal with lemonade. On Spotify (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ricky-james-exp⁠⁠⁠) and YouTube (⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@TheExpedition)⁠⁠⁠⁠; Twit...

In this episode we review the Nebraska vs Illinois football game and discuss the latest Nebraska Cornhuskers football news. We preview the game against the Purdue Boilermakers on September 28, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features Rye whiskey from Headframe Distillery in Butte, MT. On Spotify (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ricky-james-exp⁠⁠⁠) and YouTube (⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@TheEx...

In this episode we review the Nebraska vs University of Northern Iowa (UNI) football game and discuss the latest Nebraska Cornhuskers football news. We preview the game against Illinois on September 20, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features Penelope Bourbon whiskey. On Spotify (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ricky-james-exp⁠⁠⁠) and YouTube (⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@TheExpedition)⁠⁠⁠⁠; T...

In this episode we review the Nebraska vs Colorado football game and discuss the latest Nebraska Cornhuskers football news. We preview the game against the University of Northern Iowa on September 14, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features Keeper's Heart Irish Bourbon whiskey. On Spotify (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ricky-james-exp⁠⁠⁠) and YouTube (⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@TheExpe...

In this episode we review the NE vs UTEP game and discuss the latest Nebraska Cornhuskers football news. We preview the game against the Colorado Buffaloes on September 7, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features an Irish favorite, Redbreast 12. On Spotify (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ricky-james-exp⁠⁠⁠) and YouTube (⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@TheExpedition)⁠⁠⁠⁠; Twitter.com/@HuskersMonta...

In this episode we discuss the latest Nebraska Cornhuskers football news and preview the Husker's 2024 season campaign. We also preview the game against UTEP on August 31, 2024. Karl's Whiskey Corner features Blade and Bow. On Spotify (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ricky-james-exp⁠⁠⁠) and YouTube (⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@TheExpedition)⁠⁠⁠⁠; Twitter.com/@HuskersMontana; ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instag...