Webberized Co-Founder Margie Sturgeon has some creative ideas to improve our local pod scene today… If you have your own idea, check out her ‘ Podcast 101 ’ seminar at Do Space on Sunday, November 19th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm . ALSO… * Omaha’s official Christmas tree arrives at The Durham Museum - from KMTV * Omaha Symphony nominated for 3 Grammy Awards - from KETV * Governor orders state workers back to offices - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 14, 2023•9 min
The brilliant Bree Kalhorn - of (concentrated) TikTok stardom - is a killer closer, as demonstrated in this strong second act! ALSO… * How Warren Buffett privately traded in stocks that Berkshire was buying and selling - from ProPublica * Alexander Payne offers insight into filmmaking - from Omaha World-Herald * Imaginarium Superstore soon to close for good: Owners story isn’t over - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 13, 2023•14 min
Rachel Jacobson concludes the epic cinematic journey of getting Film Streams successfully off the ground... ALSO… * A former U.S. Senator says she was sexually assaulted on a Council Bluffs jog - from KMTV * City of Omaha, mayor sued for sexual discrimination - from WOWT * Positive case of tuberculosis at YMCA - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 10, 2023•12 min
Check out Kaleb Duncan - both on the pod and on-line - for some great insider tips and tricks on making you and your O-town photos look their best! ALSO… * UNMC declares interest in ‘second phase’ of streetcar route - from Nebraska Examiner * UNL student uses AI to read ancient Roman scrolls - from KMTV * Coalition fighting to get abortion protections on 2024 ballot - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 09, 2023•17 min
Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo , Dean of the College of Information Science & Technology at UNO, stops by the pod today and enlightens us on Omaha’s tech sector… ALSO… * Omaha streetcar route to shorten initially - from Nebraska Examiner * First streetcar images - from Omaha World-Herald * Future streetcar stop in front of Blackstone business seen as opportunity - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 08, 2023•15 min
Check out Bree Kalhorn - and Tucker - on TikTok and around town… ALSO… * Higher costs & more people impacting pantries - from KETV * 2 education institutions partner to ease path to advanced health care degree - from Nebraska Examiner * Dog bites kids outside school - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 07, 2023•14 min
Dr. Arthur Zygielbaum tells us about the screening of the film tomorrow night (Tue. Nov. 7th @ 7:00 PM, JCC) about his legendary Grandfather - The Death of Zygielbojm . ALSO… * OPD arrests juvenile after shots fired at detectives - from WOWT * Do Space celebrates 8 years - from KMTV * Man reports kidnapping on I-80, believes there’s second victim - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 06, 2023•18 min
Van Jensen - author of Godfall - gives us some priceless advice on storytelling and writing, and shares a little bit of his journey… Extra Credit The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher Booker ALSO… * Omaha man gets 15 months in prison for aiming laser pointer at police helicopter - from Nebraska Examiner * South Omaha library honors Dia de Los Muertos tradition - from KMTV * Nebraska abortion rights advocates commit to petition drive for 2024 ballot - from Omaha World-Herald G...
Nov 03, 2023•10 min
The guest: Van Jensen The book: Godfall The Substack: Up a Creek The initial Hollywood Reporter story: Why Hollywood is in the Throes of an IP Frenzy The BIG Hollywood Reporter story: Imagine TV Wins Fierce Bidding War For Red-State Alien Drama ALSO… * MEMO: UNO lacked fiscal discipline while led by Trev Alberts - from Flatwater Free Press * Rabbi responds after powder locks down JCC - from KETV * Casino brings sports betting to Omaha - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subsc...
Nov 02, 2023•15 min
A podcast on podcasts today on the podcast! Webberized Co-Founder & Do Space Podcast 101 Workshop creator Margie Sturgeon tells us all we need to know about starting up our own pod, and about Omaha’s podcast scene. The next Podcast 101 class Margie will be doing at Do Space is on Sunday, November 19th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm . Info on KPAO here . ALSO… * Construction officially kicks off on $105 million UNMC development - from Nebraska Examiner * Community activist group calls for answers in sho...
Nov 01, 2023•18 min
The one and only Brooke Barsell (ChatGPT recommended “spooky intentionally funny Halloween-themed faux mis-spelling of” her name: Boo-k Boo-sell ) closes out strong… ALSO… * Incoming Treasurer eyes spending cuts - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska launches $2 million reading project to improve early childhood literacy - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha receives $20 million grant to expand affordable housing options - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 31, 2023•15 min
Brooke Barsell is back for our first ‘Halloween Spooktacular’! ALSO… * Library unveils community art downtown - from KMTV * OFD investigates Hiland Dairy hazardous materials leak - from KETV * Nebraska lawmakers explore feasibility of small modular nuclear reactors - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 30, 2023•15 min
Rachel tells us all about her incredible journey that led to the creation of Film Streams and how she developed her mission -driven philosophy… ALSO… * 2 suspects arrested in ‘Michael Myers’ assaults/robberies - from KETV * Eppley pickup & drop-off to change during construction project - from Nebraska Examiner * UN-L Grad gifts $2 million to Journalism School - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 27, 2023•14 min
If a Podcaster gets lost in a Forest , does it make a sound? Yes! Yes, it does… That sound is today’s pod. ALSO… * Second victim of Michael Myers robber speaks - from KETV * Regional leaders on Speaker Johnson - from WOWT * Peffer second property tax relief proposal - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 26, 2023•14 min
Comic Addy Herman closes strong… ALSO… * Sen. Tim Scott’s Prez bid stops in Griswold, IA - from WOWT * Rep. Bacon supports Rep. Johnson’s Speaker bid - from KETV * Gov. Pillen border deployments cost $826,000 in Aug. - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 25, 2023•9 min
Heritage Omaha President Rachel Jacobson takes us behind the scenes of an extremely important and very influential organization - and tells us all about the incredible Central Public Library project. ALSO… * Oak View Mall for sale - from Omaha World-Herald * Rep. Flood pushes House R’s to sign unity pledge - from KETV * Creighton launches Institute for Population Health - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 24, 2023•15 min
Addy Herman tells us about choosing to move to Omaha - without knowing anyone or having any family here - because of the quality of our comedy scene. For info on his Sunday night show ‘Quick Draw’, click here . ALSO… * Douglas County Assessor on property taxes - from KMTV * NE lawmakers seek to understand, curb use of eminent domain - from Nebraska Examiner * For 20 years, Omaha pair have been patrons of ‘Americana’ music - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subsc...
Oct 23, 2023•14 min
REAL Yelp reviews of real Omaha attractions from real people… I read them without revealing what they’re reviewing, you take a guess… hilarity ensues! Time marches inevitably forward. The earth continues spinning on its axis… ALSO… * Enjoy the changing leaves with these free/affordable area events - from KMTV * Mother Nature’s fall spectacle expected to peak this weekend at state parks - from Nebraska Examiner * Habitat Omaha receives $3 million in state funds for affordable housing - from WOWT ...
Oct 20, 2023•8 min
We conclude our conversation with Union Omaha GM Peter Marlette … ALSO… * Korean War POW Soldier buried in Omaha 72 years after death - from Omaha World-Herald * Bacon says Jordan got what he gave McCarthy - from Nebraska Examiner * AG Hilgers refiles challenge to criminal justice bill - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 19, 2023•14 min
Peter Marlette , General Manager of red-hot Union Omaha , goes deep on the incredible journey that got him to this point. ALSO… * Gov. Pillen’s comments about FFP reporter infuriating, dead wrong - from Flatwater Free Press Executive Director Matt Wynn * Chuck Hagel concerned about state of U.S. politics & international affairs - from KMTV * Bacon v. Vargas rematch stirs heavy House fundraising - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 18, 2023•14 min
The Podcast Police would’ve cited me if I hadn’t posted this episode as soon as possible after I discovered that no one had yet done the ‘Mount Rushmore of…’ podcast gimmick on our beloved Omaha. Listen to find out who I believe should be on there (and stick around for a gold medal ‘stick the landing’ end to this one…) and then start arguments at work and with family about how right I am! ALSO… * Rabies Alert! * Scammer Alert! * Safety Alert! Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 17, 2023•7 min
ChatGPT drops by the pod and drops some knowledge… some other people’s knowledge, but still… what does it really know about The Big ‘O’? ALSO… * One of Omaha’s ‘Mount Rushmore’ faces (according to today’s guest), Alexander Payne returns after 6 years away from big screen - from Flatwater Free Press * State takes first steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - from Nebraska Examiner * Preserve Omaha looks to increase membership, preserve history - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapo...
Oct 16, 2023•15 min
Matthew Hansen looks back on the first two years of Flatwater Free Press . ALSO: * Inaugural La Vista Fall Fest comes to City Centre - from KMTV * Ricketts: Israeli blockade of Gaza justified - from WOWT * $5 million in state funds to mentoring programs - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 13, 2023•8 min
Follow along with Brianna and her My Coffee Shop Moments journey on her Instagram . With the pod as your (virtual) morning cup of coffee today, this will have to suffice as your (virtual) morning paper: * Nebraska clergy & parishioners on Israeli pilgrimage try to get to safety - from KETV * Festersen argues for Omaha to ban ‘ghost guns’ - from WOWT * 17 Nebraska nonprofits share $70 million grant - from Nebraska Examiner * Live music venue The Jewell closes - from KMTV Get full access to OM...
Oct 12, 2023•11 min
She connects companies, community and non-profits… She’s Teresa Mardesen , Executive Director of SHARE Omaha ! IN ‘OPPOSITE OF DONATING/GIVING’ NEWS: * Omaha woman who fraudulently helped obtain nearly $1 million in COVID funds sentenced - from Nebraska Examiner * $450K West O burglary - from Omaha World-Herald * Barrel & Vine permanently closed - from Omaha World-Herald (There’s dark rumors spreading about the ‘why’ on that story) I can’t end it on all that after such a positive pod! How’z ...
Oct 11, 2023•19 min
Check out Drew at Dare To Surpass . ALSO: * Man who stole ambulance faces escape charge - from WOWT * Omaha Nation celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day - from WOWT * Faith leaders bring awareness to Israel - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 10, 2023•16 min
Scott Littky , Executive Director of the Institute for Holocaust Education , shares his perspective on a tragic weekend. ALSO: * KETV gets more reaction from our local Jewish community and our political leaders * Indigenous Peoples Day events schedule - from Nebraska Examiner * Controversial Papillion-La Vista School Board member resigning - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 09, 2023•18 min
Check out Scott’s documentary series Project Tumbleweed here . Sign up for the NMotion Newsletter here . ALSO: * Union Leader Osborn Kicks Off Senate Bid - from Nebraska Examiner * Creighton Lab Awarded Nearly $500k Grant For Cancer Research - from WOWT * Omaha Police Chief Works to Prevent Retaliation - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 06, 2023•10 min
Kelsey Vala Donovan tells us about success, succession and what’s to come out at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard . Check out their YouTube page here . ALSO: * ‘Rash’ of mail thefts hit Omaha - from KMTV * Biz owner frustrated by street racing along Abbott Drive - from KETV * Suspect in mass shooting murder gets probation - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Oct 05, 2023•12 min
Kelsey Vala Donovan , co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard , takes us behind the scenes of a legendary local attraction that’s become a national leader in agritourism. ALSO: * Juvenile Assessment Center diversion program turns 20 years old - from Nebraska Examiner * Children’s Hospital turns 75 years old; rebrands as Children’s Nebraska - from KMTV * Nebraska Attorney General Challenges Criminal Justice Reform Bill - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod...
Oct 04, 2023•16 min
