93 Counties

In this episode of 93 counties, Abigail Carrera follows the smell of barbecue to 2 Brothers Blue Line Barbecue in Syracuse, Nebraska in Otoe County. Hear co-owner Scott Richardson talk about how the business started and what they've learned along the way.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Abigail Carrera

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In this episode, Saunders County native Sheldon Johnson takes us from farm to turntable and discusses his dual careers in farming and music.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Connor Wieseman and Brady Sorbin

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 "Halo" by Sheldon Johnson 

More than two decades ago, the Slatterys were drawn to the beauty and serenity of Cass County. Since then, there have been grapes on the vine at Slattery Vintage Estates. Owner Barb Slattery discusses how she has experienced the area through the eyes of her guests and grown the business.

Additional thanks to Director of Tourism for Cass County Carl Reichart

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Tyler Lechner and Paul Heires

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Wilber, Nebraska is a small town nearly five-thousands miles away from the Czech capital city of Prague, but it is known as the Czech Capital of America. How did this small town become the epicenter for Czech culture in the US? And how Czech is Wilber?

Hana Waisserova is a Czech language professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She talked to us about Czech history in America and how their story plays into the story of Nebraska pioneer life. Residents of Wilbur in Saline County: John Kastanek, Steven Ourecky, Teri Shestak Larry Shestak, Larry Pracheil, and Fred Kozek also sat down with us to share what it means to be Czech in Nebraska.

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Hosts Emma Thurston and Gabe Hinrichs bring you the story of Nebraska girls’ wrestling pioneer, Allicyn Schuster. They talk to her parents Kirk and Jamie Schuster, and Jamie Brown about Allicyn's life and impact on Nebraska girls’ wrestling.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Emma Thurston and Gabriel Hinrichs

Thank you to Kirk Schuster, Jamie Schuster, and Jamie Brown for giving us their time.

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Host Ramey Vachal visits Tony Damme at his home in Blair, where he monitors and maintains a handful of beehives. Damme has been beekeeping with his father since he was fourteen and continues to sell honey to this day. He describes his fascination with bees and the most important tips he's learned throughout the years. Additionally, Bee Lab technician Luke Norris explains the key role bees play in Nebraska's ecosystem and the various threats they face.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Ramey Vachal

Thank you to Tony Damme and Luke Norris for their time.

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In this episode, Ryan Yetts visits the state champion Oakland-Craig volleyball team. The young team took a while to get going, but when they started clicking, they could not be stopped.

First-year coach Becky Rennerfeldt and senior Bailey Helzer led the Knights to the school's first-ever state championship in volleyball. They discuss their relationship and the uniqueness of this year's team. 

Produced by KRNU Studios

Written, voiced, and edited by Ryan Yetts

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Host Ramey Vachal talks with ultramarathoner Paul Noble about his journey across Iowa along Highway 92. Along the way, he is joined by family, friends and fellow ultramarathoners. They offer their support as Paul faces obstacles along his way.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Ramey Vachal

Thank you to Paul, Tracy and Tom Noble for their time.

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Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Kaci Richter

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