The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's all-time best female athletes. The conversation shifts to the Big Ten/SEC power play and finishes with reaction to recent pickups in the Husker football recruiting class of 2027.

Husker softball legend Peaches James joins Sam McKewon to share her journey from Papillion-La Vista star to Nebraska ace, College World Series standout and Hall of Famer. James reflects on the family culture built by Rhonda Revelle and Lori Sippel, the explosion of women’s softball and NIL, her connection with Jordy Frahm and why she believes this Nebraska team can bring home a national title.

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On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan and Gary react to Nebraska's No. 13 overall seed, a loaded Lincoln Regional with Ole Miss, Arizona State and upset-minded South Dakota State, the tricky decision Will Bolt has to navigate with his starting pitcher on Friday, and which 8 teams might most likely make the CWS. 

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody preview a huge week for the Husker baseball and softball teams. 

Evan gives his updated assessment of Nebraska's odds to host a baseball regional. Evan also gives his takes on why Nebraska overachieved during the regular season and what their strenghts and weaknesses are heading toward the NCAA tournament. 

The guys wrap up the show by previwing the NCAA softball super regional series between Nebraska and Oklahoma State and giving their predictions. 

Gary Sharp, who many know as a local sports radio personality, is joining the Omaha World-Herald's staff at the digital sports coordinator. Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel welcome Gary and get his thoughts on Nebraska and Creighton athletics.

In this week's episode of The World-Herald's baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody break down Nebrsaka's odds of hosting an NCAA tournament regional. Evan explains why he likes the Huskers' chances after a sweep of rival Iowa to close out the home portion of the regular season schedule. Plus, Evan goes through his weekly Omaha Eight list of College World Series contenders. 

Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Justin Frommer talk Nebraska softball’s Big Ten title, shaky baseball at Ohio State, final takeaways from spring volleyball — and who’s stood out — long‑view football recruiting and newly announced events.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska’s Big Red Rebuild, from Memorial Stadium reseating and donor dollars to Matt Rhule’s NIL push, over‑the‑cap roster spending and how all of it lands with a fan base juggling tradition, ticket hikes and a rapidly changing college football economy.

In this week's edition of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody size up Nebraska's NCAA tournament regional hosting possibilities. Evan shares whether he thinks NU's hosting odds are higher or lower than 50 percent. The guys preview Nebraska's game against Kansas State and the remainder of the Big Ten schedule. 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the proposed “Big Red Rebuild” of Memorial Stadium, Matt Rhule’s request for more roster money, expectations for the program and what to watch for in the NFL draft.