Wired Axcess

When you take risks, with the support of friends and family, you never know where your journey will take you. This is the story of Kyle Byers, Hurrdat Sports Social Media Strategist, and how his love of high school sports turned into a passion and career after college and serving our country as a US Army Reserve Iraq Vet. Kyle combined his interests in photography, videography, sports, and hanging...

Imagine having the opportunity to fulfill your lifelong dream of playing for your dream college. You work hard, feel confident, and think that everything is going according to plan. Suddenly, everything changes, and you're left with two options - wait or take the next step of your journey. AJ Forbes, a Montana Grizzlies football player, knows this journey all too well. He faced challenges but did...

 Would knowing where we both started make you more interested in listening to our stories? Our paths to our current sports coverage positions are similar but different in many ways. Understanding and listening to the reasons and whys behind our journeys open up possibilities rather than disappointments. Hurrdat Sports radio host Ravi Lulla didn't get to where he is today by taking the easy or dire...

Sports beyond high school are never a given. In this conversation, we get to know Jeff Evans, the CEO of Soldier Sports, a local Omaha sports innovator that creates multiple products for athletes across the US. We discuss how his passion for sports led to the creation of his company and the team that helps him create these helpful accessories. We delve into their latest product, the TANK bat, whic...

Join DJ K DuB Omaha and Brian Southworth as they uncover the story of Lindsay Krause, the outside hitter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who has achieved many of her dreams through her love of volleyball. While she may seem to bask in the limelight, there is much more to her story than what meets the eye. In addition, the hosts are joined by Renee Saunders, a nine-time state championship volleyball...

Wired Axcess Podcast is gearing up for its second live show at Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista. Hosts DJ K DuB Omaha and Wired Training Center Owner Brian Southworth caught up recently and shared some feedback about their December camps, games, and learning opportunities. They are excited to interview Nebraska Huskers Volleyball player Lindsay Krause with special guest host Skutt Catholic Volleybal...

 Have you ever thought about going through high school without finding a place where you can pursue your basketball career? It can be heartbreaking to watch others play on the court while you sit on the sidelines. But sometimes, we must make tough decisions and take accountability for our actions. In this episode, we will sit down with Raheem Brizendine, a JUCO product from Central Christian Colle...

Check in with Hurrdat Sports Social Media Specialist Marissa Voss, a social media specialist at Hurrdat Sports with expertise in social media strategy, content creation, and influencer marketing. She is passionate about helping female media personalities unlock their full potential and build successful careers in the industry. With a background in journalism and a keen eye for storytelling, Mariss...

In this inspiring interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with talented Kentucky Wildcats baseball player Eli Small, who has worked hard to achieve his dreams on an unconventional route, proving place and time matter. He has come a long way from being a young kid out of Blair, Nebraska, to playing for local Omaha, Elkhorn, and National teams. He has faced numerous challenges and overcome them...

Welcoming back a local inspirational Ruby Meylan, a former Omaha Skutt and Nebraska Gold softball player who has grown tremendously since her first year at Washington University and represented Team USA in the Pan American Games in Japan. Her experiences, struggles, changes, goals, and future show us that with determination and support from others, we can overcome any challenge. As she enters her...

Born into a baseball family, Omahan Jake Meyers was destined to play the game from a young age. Despite being a late bloomer during his high school career at Omaha Westside, he never lost his determination or love for the game. He put in countless hours of practice and training to improve his skills as he prepared for his college career for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and further on his way to becomi...

Talking with Omaha Central High School Basketball Player Inia Jones, a senior with a fierce dedication to basketball. She earned a spot at Bradley University for the Braves Women's Basketball team, but first, she is ready to lead her team to a state championship victory. Anything is possible with the support of a talented group of teammates, coaches, trainers, and mentors. Together, her team has s...

Speaking with a Senior softball player, Kamira Botos, from Papillion-La Vista Monarchs, who exemplifies the values of grit, determination, and family support. Despite the challenges she faced as a 4-year letter receiver player, she remained committed to the process and culture of her team, working tirelessly to improve her skills and help her team succeed. Her hard work and dedication paid off whe...

 Joined by Omaha Westside High School Head Softball Coach Mike Leapley Jr., whose journey to becoming a coach was different than the typical route. Despite not seeking head coaching experience, Coach Leapley has become an ideal coach for his team and took the Interim title and ran with it. As someone who has always loved playing the game, he has found himself in a surprising and fulfilling role as...

Sharing the story of Papillion La-Vista Head Softball Coach Todd Petersen, a dedicated coach who has led the same high school softball team to 6 state championships in his 17 years with them. This success has been built on 31 years of consistency, hard work, dedication, and a strong team culture, taking what was passed down and continuing to build upon it. But what truly sets this team apart is th...

 Imagine a young man stepping into a gym with an unknown passion for basketball burning in his heart and a coach looking at the possibilities of talent. Sharing one of our former player's stories, Concordia High School Basketball Player Qiuenton McCafferty, who goes through the ups and downs of his basketball career but never gives up. He plays on a local solid AAU team that takes him on travels a...

 Many kids dream of becoming their favorite sports athlete, but only a few can handle the adversity that comes with pursuing that dream. In this story, we share the inspiring journeys of two former Nebraska preps who overcame their struggles and beat the odds to achieve their dream of being drafted to the MLB by the New York Yankees just one year apart. Matt Keating and Jared Wegner faced moments...

From playing the game to beginning the coaching realms at Ord, Nebraska, you must leave the Omaha Area to get back in as a Head Coach. We sit down with Papillion La-Vista Monarch's former Head Football Coach Gene Suhr, who talks about his 23 years at PLV and other adventures before and after, as he is still providing a little football mentoring to a few local programs. We go into detail about the...

The road to becoming the person you want to be is challenging and will involve lots of coming and going with an unknown amount of money. Would you leave a comfortable paying job that is beating up your body? We sit down and talk to LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance) Ring Announcer Mike Kendall about going from an unknown voice to one that is getting traction and recognition at multiple MMA events alon...

Growing up around a sport, you learn from the atmosphere, the leaders, and the culture, and you may be able to live a dream to not only serve the country but also be a contender for their boxing division. We sit down with former Nebraska Prep from Omaha South High School Jeremiah Perales, now a Corporal in the Army and a contender for their World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) as a boxer at the 125...

Transitioning from Sports Athlete to Sports Correspondent sometimes is giving up one dream to fulfill another and earn future opportunities. I am sitting down with Hurrdat Sports Digital Director Ana Bellinghausen, but that is only one title to a female sports reporter doing some sideline reporting, play-by-play, and more. A lot of her first in the industry all started at the local University of N...

Catching up after local ESports event Mage 2023 at Mid-America Center hosted by Iowa Western Community College. We bring back IWCC Assistant ESports Coach Chase "Kilk" Mitchell, IWCC Multi-Sport Athlete Charles "Toland" Peterson, and The Game-Tea Podcast Co-Host Dylan "Zar" Lieske, who is also a part of Hurrdat Sports to talk about the event we all attended last weekend. We shared our experiences...

Life's rollercoaster of ups and downs helps you understand that it isn't always what you want, but where you will want to be in the end that matters. We sit down with the new Skutt Catholic High School and Former University of Nebraska Kearney Head Baseball Coach Damon Day as he takes the next step to return full-time to the sport he loves. Imagine running your ideal job for 15 years to have an At...

Most don't understand that the gaming world has opportunities beyond their living room, bedroom, basement, or childhood, so they try to make sure their kids don't spend hours upon hours doing that activity. But we sit down with Iowa Western ESports Team Director and Head Coach Bill "Ser Wilhelm" Riccieti and Assistant Coach and also the Director of Operations from Kansas City Pioneers Chase "Kilk"...

Many dreams and ambitions start at a young age, but being able to live them out isn't always roses and butterflies. The guys sit down with Former Creighton Baseball Pitcher and Current Papillion-La Vista South Titans Pitching Coach John Oltman, talking about how a young farm boy from Beatrice, Nebraska, takes what he has learned about hard work, dedication, and determination and turns it into a pl...