The next Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at Blue Cat Gallery & Studio's two art exhibits and some Greenblatt & Seay events. Also, another musical tribute to the late Jim Salestrom.

On the June 14 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: OmniArts Nebraska's next production; Flatwater Music Festival; Lincoln Arts Festival; The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival; and Concerts on the Creek. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki, a Ross film review and we meet illustrator and poet Karien Bredenkamp.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, looks at: The Norfolk Arts Center summer exhibition; the Grand Island Music Series; and the current production by the Beatrice Community Players.

On the June 7 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: the last Arts for the Soul concert of the season; the grand opening of the Japanese Hall in Gering; Chigozie Obioma talks about his new book and his event at Francie and Finch; Theatre West; Wagons West Celebration; SHOUT! – The Mod Musical; The Third Annual Juneteenth SteamPunk Tea Party; and Nebraska Storytelling Festival. Also, poetry from Greg Kosmicki and a look at the One Omaha Music Festival.

On the next Friday LIVE Extra podcast, conversations with NIck Talbott and author Rebecca Craig.

On the May 31 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jazz in June; National Willa Cather Center’s 69th Annual Spring Conference; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's “A Salute to Duke Ellington;" On The Road with Nebraska Public Media; Aging Partners Dinner and a Show; and "Finding Nemo Jr." at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse in Hickman. Also, more poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

On the May 31 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Jazz in June; National Willa Cather Center’s 69th Annual Spring Conference; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra's “A Salute to Duke Ellington;" On The Road with Nebraska Public Media; Aging Partners Dinner and a Show; and "Finding Nemo Jr." at the Nebraska Communities Playhouse in Hickman. Also, more poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast looks at a student art exhibit in Wayne and revisits a talk with artist Nathan Murray about his Malcolm X sculpture at the state capitol.

On the May 17 Friday LIVE , host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: Salt Creek Song Festival; Bluebarn's new production; Nathan Murray's bust of Malcolm X that he created for the state capitol; The Fabulous Accordion Festival; Brad Balukjian's new book THE SIX PACK: On the Road in Search of WrestleMania; and Chadron Open Art. Also, poetry from Ae Hee Lee and a look at the next Omaha Symphony concert.

This week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast features an extended conversation with author Brad Balukjian.