Legends Rock

Some athletes are so legendary they’re known by just one name. In Nebraska softball, that name is Peaches. 

On this episode of Legends Rock, host Chuck Johnston catches up with Peaches James, one of the most dominant pitchers in Nebraska softball history. A four-time high school state champion and four-time All-State selection, Peaches set remarkable records, including 11 no-hitters, five perfect games and an astonishing 0.04 ERA in 1999. 

Her success continued at the University of Nebraska, where she became the first pitcher to earn All-Big 12 honors four times. 

Peaches shares stories from her early playing days, the teammates and competitors who shaped her career, her legendary changeup and her thoughts on today's college athletics.  

Tune in for another great episode of Legends Rock! 

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Sandy Buda’s name is woven into decades of Omaha and Nebraska sports history. From an All-State football and standout baseball career at Creighton Prep to playing both sports at the University of Kansas, Buda built an impressive career before becoming one of the most successful football coaches in UNO history.

In this episode of Legends Rock, Sandy joins host Chuck Johnston to share stories about Gale Sayers, the legendary Don Leahy, his playing days at Prep and KU, and the players and personalities who defined his memorable run at UNO.

He also reflects on the many athletes, coaches and characters he encountered throughout a lifetime in sports, many captured in The Riverboat Gambler, Still Dealing After All These Years, the book about his life by John Fey.

From Prep and KU to UNO and beyond, Sandy has stories you won’t want to miss. Listen now for a trip through Omaha sports history with a true legend.

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Kathi Wieskamp has experienced Nebraska athletics from nearly every angle, as anathlete, coach, educator, administrator and broadcaster.

A standout volleyball, basketball and track athlete at Norris High School, Kathi went onto become a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for legendary Nebraskavolleyball coach Terry Pettit, earning All-Big 8 playing and academic honors. Aftercollege, she began a career with Lincoln Public Schools that included coaching andteaching at Lincoln Southeast, serving as assistant athletic director at Lincoln North Starand athletic director at Southeast, and ultimately becoming Director of Athletics andActivities for LPS.

In this episode ofLegends Rock, Kathi shares memories from the early days of Husker volleyball, the legendary athletes and coaches she encountered throughout her career, her experience as a woman helping lead high school athletics, and her perspective on the incredible growth of volleyball in Nebraska. Today, she remains close to the game asa color commentator for Nebraska Public Media.

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This month on Legends Rock, Chuck Johnston welcomes longtime KETV Sports Director Andy Kendeigh for a conversation that goes well beyond highlights and headlines. 

Andy reflects on his journey from growing up in Illinois and attending the University of Wisconsin to becoming one of Nebraska's most respected sportscasters. Along the way, he shares stories from more than three decades covering everything from the College World Series, NFL and NBA Playoffs, Final Fours, Olympic Swim Trials and Nebraska's national championship volleyball team to the unforgettable—and unexpected—finals of Dancing with the Stars. 

The conversation explores memorable moments behind the camera, what it really means to be a television sports director, working alongside Rob McCartney, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories involving Chili's, Casey Kasem, dog poop under a desk, and whether adults should bring baseball gloves to games. 

Andy also opens up about the life-threatening spinal infection he battled in 2024, his remarkable recovery, and the perspective it gave him on life, family and his career. 

It's an entertaining mix of sports, storytelling, humor and heart with one of Omaha's most familiar sports voices. 

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This month on Legends Rock, host Chuck Johnston welcomes three guests with deep roots in Omaha’s Catholic school tradition: Marty McAslin, Jeff Matza, and Jeff Harwood. Together, they take a nostalgic and insightful look at the rich history of Omaha’s parochial schools and the lasting impact those schools have had on athletics, families, and the community.

The conversation explores legendary schools such as Omaha Cathedral and Omaha Holy Name, revisiting memorable rivalries, championship traditions, iconic coaches, and Hall of Fame athletes who helped shape Nebraska high school sports. The group reflects on the stories behind schools that have since closed or merged, including Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Academy, Rummel, Ryan, and others, while discussing how their legacies continue to influence Omaha today.

Listeners will hear stories about the famous Holy Name–Cathedral rivalry, the history behind "The Bucket," the evolution of Roncalli, and the remarkable number of Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inductees who emerged from Omaha’s Catholic schools. 

Whether you attended a Catholic school, love Nebraska sports history, or simply enjoy great stories about community and tradition, this episode offers a fascinating look at a chapter of Omaha history that helped shape generations of student-athletes.

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This month on Legends Rock we sit down with a true Sarpy County legend, Fred Uhe. From his days as a student at Papillion-La Vista High School and UNO to a career filled with community leadership, sports connections, Fred has been part of some of Nebraska’s biggest happenings for decades.

Listen in as Fred shares stories from his long-time involvement with the College World Series, memorable interactions with legendary coaches and players, and how he became connected with the Omaha Storm Chasers and Martie Cordaro. He also reflects on the many Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inductees he’s crossed paths with throughout his career and the personal mission statement that has guided him along the way: “Try to make a difference.”

It’s a fun, heartfelt, and story-filled conversation with one of Nebraska’s great ambassadors for sports and community.

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Today’s episode of Legends Rock features Todd and Wendy Henrichs, one of Nebraska high school sports’ true “first couples.” With more than 40 years of impact across media, coaching, and athletic administration, their influence on prep athletics across the state is both deep and lasting.

The conversation begins with Todd’s recent appointment as Assistant Director of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation and expands into a look at both of their journeys, from growing up and getting started in their careers to Wendy’s leadership roles, including service on the NSAA Board, and Todd’s time covering some of the most memorable athletes and games in Nebraska history.

Along the way, they reflect on the people who shaped their paths, including Hall of Fame inductees like Larry Porter, and share stories from iconic matchups, standout performances, and legendary coaches and athletes who have defined the Nebraska sports landscape.

Tune in to hear the stories behind the moments and the people who helped shape generations of Nebraska high school sports.

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Two of Nebraska’s greatest basketball players join the mic on this episode of Legends Rock. Dave Hoppen and Bill Jackman sit down with host Chuck Johnston to share stories from their remarkable basketball journeys.

Hoppen, whose number hangs in the rafters at Pinnacle Bank Arena, reflects on his rise from Benson High School to University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the NBA. Jackman recounts growing up in Grant, NE before playing at Duke under Coach Mike Krzyzewski, later returning to Nebraska and then launching an international playing career.

Adding historical perspective is Omaha World-Herald sportswriter and Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame board member, Stu Pospisil. Together, the group revisits one of the most talented groups of players Nebraska has ever produced, including the Nebraska Basketball Development Association team that competed nationally against elite talent like Wayman Tisdale.

From legendary high school battles and all-state teams to recruiting stories, NCAA tournament memories, and life after basketball, this episode captures a defining era of Nebraska hoops and the friendships that came with it.

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Today we’re joined by Jeff Smith and Jake Muhlheisen, two cornerstones of one of the most remarkable athletic eras in Nebraska high school history. 

From youth sports and family roots to elite high school competition, Jeff and Jake share their journeys, including:

• Playing for legendary Lincoln Southeast coaches like Alex Gordon Sr., Bob McNaught, and Frank Solich

• Growing up in an era stacked with elite teammates and rivals 

• Jake’s memories playing for iconic football coach Chuck Mizerski 

• The jaw-dropping dominance of Lincoln Southeast in the 1990s, when the school captured 41 state championships across 13 sports

• Ties to UNL basketball

If you love Nebraska sports history, powerhouse high school dynasties, or great stories about teammates who became lifelong friends, tune in to this episode.

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For the first time on Legends Rock, we welcome three guests at once, so you know it’s a special trio.

Joining the show are Dick Muma, Bob Martin, and Jim Eberly—the leaders of the legendary 1972 David City Scouts basketball team, a group that captured the school’s first state basketball championship and capped off an unforgettable run.

We dig into what made David City special from the origin of the “Scouts” nickname to the balance, toughness, and belief that powered a 21–2 season against a schedule loaded with Class B competition. With one of the state’s best coaches at the helm and a roster where every starter could be the high scorer on any given night, this team was built to win.

The conversation revisits the thrilling state tournament run, including a first-round shootout with Hastings St. Cecilia, a semifinal win over Louisville, and the championship victory over Norfolk Catholic—where all-state standout Bob Martin delivered one of the most dominant all-around seasons in Class C history.

We also reflect on the broader legacy:

• A program that hadn’t reached state in 21 years

• A coaching family that shaped Nebraska basketball

• Players who went on to coaching, college success, and even professional football

• And memories that still resonate more than 50 years later

This episode is part history lesson, part reunion, and part celebration of what happens when the right people come together at the right time.

A true Nebraska hoops classic, told by the men who lived it.

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