On June 24 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Firefly Festival in Scottsbluff: the current production at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; the Lincoln Municipal Band season; musician Oscar Rios Pohirieth all-ages program in Grand Island; author Dan Chaon at Francie and Finch in Lincoln; and the last OmniArts Nebraska production of the season. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at "Beyond Van Gogh; The Immersive Experience."

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at the Fort Cody Summer Music Series in North Platte and Homestead Days at Homestead National Historical Park near Beatrice.

On June 17 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: comedian Patton Oswalt's performance; Mary Pipher's new book; Lincoln Community Playhouse's “Every Brilliant Thing;" Theatre West's season in Scottsbluff; Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway's Scavenger Puzzle Hunt; and Star City Pride and Lincoln Arts Festival. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition” at Durham Museum.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast: author Randy Bretz; filmmaker Tom Knoblauch; and an extended interview with comedian Patton Oswalt.

On June 10 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Chadron State College Labyrinth; Jazz in June; "Rent" at the Tada Theatre; Beatrice Community Players' production of “Desperate Measures;" Melodramas at Mahoney; and Jarana at Arts for the Soul. Also, poetry read by Matt Mason and a look at the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about: two new art exhibitions in Lincoln, one from the collection of Trent Claus, and one by Emily Frenzen; and the website Nebraska Stories of Humanity from Beth Dotan.

On June 3 in a program recorded in Red Cloud, join Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: 67th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference; Flatwater Music Festival at Prairie Loft in Hastings; the next Nebraska Chamber Players concerts in Lincoln and Red Cloud; and the murals of Jamie Luttrell. Also, poetry read by Chuck Peek and music performed by Jonathan Sokasits, Taylor Wilson and Sam Robbins. Note: due to rights issues, the performances by Sokasits and Wilson have been edited out of the podcast.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations with: "Soundstitching" artists Cassia Kite and Stacey Barelos; and, Flatwater Shakespeare Company's Stephen Buhler and Sarah Klocke.

This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, hear about Homestead's annual Fiddle Festival and the 2022 Playlab in Omaha.

On May 20 join Genevieve Randall, Shannon Claire and guests for lively conversations about: the Indigo Girls' concert in Omaha; the next production at the Yorkshire Playhouse; The Foundation Garden Performance Series; the next Nebraska Brass concert; another Sundays at the Museum at the Neihardt Museum; Bill Stephan tells us about the Lied Center's new season; and the May Nebraska Chamber Players concert. Also, poetry this week from R.P. Smith, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look at events at the Joslyn Art Museum during their renovation.