In Focus with J.J. Davis

Oh, does he have some stories to tell! He is a lover of ALL things Cinema. Bruce Crawford, from Nebraska City, is a connoisseur of not only Film history, but Movie Classics. His love of music found the ear of one of the greatest Film Composers in Cinema history, not to mention a Special Effects Pioneer. Bruce Crawford shares his love of the Big Screen with his native Nebraskans. Host J.J. Davis, only as he can, awakens a young Bruce Crawford from his dreamworld into the real world and a life this former Pioneer never dreamed of.

University of Nebraska Omaha Men's Basketball Head Coach, Chris Crutchfield, talks about his past, growing up in Kentucky and his journey to the sidelines, with the Mavericks.

Omaha Community Playhouse Musical Director, Jim Boggess, settles in for a trip down memory lane, and how this Iowa native landed at OCP, the largest Community Theater in the country.

Host JJ Davis, full of knowledge and energy, ONLY as he can.

TWO Nebraska Treasures open up about their respective journeys. A Former UNO Football Head Coach and Omaha's own "Queen of Soul" share some stories and laughs about growing up in the Midwest. Host JJ Davis, a former Sportscaster, all-around the country, as well as, a veteran Actor, goes from "the Locker Room to the Dressing room.'

"Jack" Diesing, Jr., President-Chairman-Treasurer of the College World Series of Omaha, Inc., discusses his early childhood and graduation from the Naval Academy, serving in Vietnam.

Kevin Lawler, Producing Artistic Director of the Great Plains Theater Commons, shares his stories, growing up in the upper Midwest and how he found Omaha.

Host JJ Davis, ONLY as he can!

Your host, JJ Davis, lives at the intersection of sports and theater, bringing you conversations from both sides of his world.

⚾ First, step into the dugout with Creighton University Head Baseball Coach Ed Servais. 🎭 Then, the spotlight shifts to the stage for a chat with Lauren Krupski, a powerhouse in Omaha’s theater community.

JJ Davis sits down with Kevin Sjuts, sports director for KOLN-TV 10/11 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss the stories that shape his view of sports. Then, the spotlight shifts to Kevin Colbert, artistic director for the Lofte Community Theater.

From the intensity of the volleyball court to the magic of the stage, this episode offers a unique perspective with your host, JJ Davis. Kirsten Bernthal Booth, head coach of Creighton University Volleyball, shares her insights on leadership and competition. We then shift gears to the world of theatre with Connie Lee from the Bluebarn Theatre.

With host JJ Davis, hear from Scott Strohmeier, head football coach at Iowa Western Community College, and Thomas Becker, drama and English teacher at Duchesne Academy.

Host/Producer: JJ Davis

Executive Producer: Mike Wallace @KPAOCommunityTelevision

Associate Producers: Margie Sturgeon and Richard Lewis, @Webberized,

Bridging the gap between athletics and acting, host JJ Davis welcomes Sports Columnist Tom Shatel to talk about the art of storytelling in sports and Actor Leanne Hill Carlson to share the magic of performing on stage. Discover the common threads between competition and creativity in this unique conversation.

With host JJ Davis, get to know KETV's Sports Direct Andy Kendeigh and playwright Beaufield Berry.

Host/Producer: JJ Davis

Executive Producer: Mike Wallace @KPAOCommunityTelevision

Associate Producers: Margie Sturgeon and Richard Lewis, @Webberized,