Emery Songer

Mike Schulte is the drummer for The Pork Tornadoes, a super fun band based in Iowa. They are about to play at Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines and Slowdown in Omaha. Mike talks about his history with the band, his favorite memories as the drummer, and his funny podcast, "Confused Breakfast."

It was a pretty big week for me as I got called to be on a jury for the first time. I talk with my friend Peyton Hylok about that experience and what I learned from it.

Jeff Quandt is with the Bellevue Bicycle Club. He spreads the word about cycling to the people in the Omaha area and helps educate riders and organizes group rides. He talks about his history with cycling, bike safety on the roadways and trails, and some of the big events happening for anyone interested in cycling in Omaha in the coming weeks.

Jean Stothert is the former Omaha Mayor and just started a new radio show on 1110 KFAB. She talks about her entry into public service and politics and some of the more notable things she's noticed in recent years in that world. She also talks about shifting into her new job hosting a call-in show on the radio.

Union Omaha Chief Operating Officer Alexis Boulos explains the big changes for Omaha's professional soccer club as they prepare to build their own downtown stadium. She also talks about her personal journey to this position as well as the future of promotion/relegation in American soccer and how that could affect our team.

After two weeks away, I sit down with Delaney Rannells to talk about the best parts of my trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. We talk about the towns, the food, the castles, and plenty more.

Maddie Hake is the General Manager of the Omaha Taphouse of Kinkaider Brewing Co. She talks about her relationship with beer and what makes a bar a special place for so many people. She also talks about living all over the United States and what makes Omaha such a great place. Another passion of hers is art and she explains how art has made a positive impact on her life and those around her.

College World Series of Omaha, Inc. Executive Director Amy Hornocker talks about the ups and downs of organizing Omaha's signature event. She also touches on relationships with schools, the help from the city necessary to make the event succeed, and whether or not the CWS could one day leave Omaha.

Taryn Smith is an Omaha native who just became the third American woman to row across an ocean! She talks about her inspiration to chase this and every detail of this 46-day journey across the Atlantic.

Courtney Mattern and Tara McNamara from Omaha Performing Arts talk about the upcoming Broadway shows that are coming to The Orpheum, including the shows that were revealed earlier this week for the 2026-27 Broadway season!