On the Jan 16th, Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests had lively conversations about: photographer Mike Forsburg's journey to document the Whooping Crane (1:34), New York Polyphony and its upcoming show at the Lied Center (12:31), what it's like to bring the Doobie Brothers' music, from cover band, The Brothers Doobie (25:27), how the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of Big Band Music (39:42), and a tune from Daniel Christian (53:53). You will also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (33:15), along with a report on the Omaha Chamber Music Society's 2026 Heritage Series (49:46).

A conversation with members of the McGovern String Band about an upcoming gig in Grand Island and finding the beauty in bluegrass.

On Jan 9th, Friday LIVE started the new year at the Mill in Lincoln's Haymarket. Genevieve Randall, and special guest co-host Dave Hughes, had lively conversations about: An upcoming concert from the University of Nebraska - Omaha Faculty Jazz Combo (1:38), Nebraska's Anime Fest (8:31), what new exhibits the Lux Center for the Arts has for the beginning of 2026 (15:09), two art exhibits the West Nebraska Art Center is premiering with the start of the new year (34:21), and the Omaha Symphony's performance of Beethoven’s First Symphony and more at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum (42:42). You can also hear poetry by Greg Kosmicki (27:25), along with a report on what can be expected from Omaha's KANEKO in the coming year (52:25).

A conversation with Jason Hovey about an exhibit from KANEKO's founder, Jun Kaneko.

A conversation with Laura Petry of Cantare! Omaha, about their yearly 12th Night at the Castle event, held at Omaha's Josyln Castle.

Conversations with magician Ryan Chandler, and assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Hastings College Dr. Raoul Carlo (Miggi) F. Angangco.

On the Dec. 19, the Friday LIVE Holiday Special 2025 at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall will be your guide though an hour of holiday music, stories and poems: Music from Andrea von Kampen, The Wildwoods, The String Beans, Daniel Martinez and Paul Siebert: Stories read by Bob Hall and the late Cherrie Beam-Callaway: And some poems by Twyla Hansen, Matt Mason, and Tony Bock.

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, conversations with musicians Ingrid Griffin and Lucas Hoge about coming home for the holidays and playing some music while they are at it.

On the Dec. 12 Friday LIVE at 9:59 a.m. CT, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Andrea von Kampen's holiday concert (1:41); Ken Friedman's 92 Events exhibition at Sheldon (10:50); the Beatrice Community Player's production of a Christmas Carol (22:57); the performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Henderson (36:51); the Mass of the Americas happening at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ (46:01). Also, poetry from Tim Moran (32:23) and a preview of a service of lessons and carols in Omaha (56:20).

This week on Friday LIVE Extra, previews of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company's production of the "Nutcracker", and holiday choral concerts by Lincoln Choral Artists and St. Paul Choir.