Nebraska Gems

Tom chats with Bob Downey about all things involving our furry, four-legged friends. Plus a great discussion on how Bob helped get dog fighting outlawed in the state of Nebraska.

Mike chats with the man who shows up at not just sporting events (wait until you hear the most unusual place), but all over to shoot Fairbury Brand hot dogs out of the air cannon affectionately know …

In part two of Mike's conversation with Tim Sheridan you'll get to hear one of the funniest bits Tim & The Animal ever did, and you'll hear about some goofy morning show guests. They also talk about …

Mike caught up with one of the most talented and versatile people to ever work in radio, Tim Sheridan. They cover how Tim got started in his now over 45 year long career, and what he's doing today. Y…

Tom Stephens has an opportunity to talk to one of the most talented people to ever work in radio, Joe Skare. Joe shares stories from his time as part of the dynamic duo of Joe & Timmo and his long c…

Mike was honored to be able to chat with Rex Amack, the longest serving Director in the history of the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. Rex shares stories from his childhood, and tells who helped s…

Halloween is right around the corner, and Mike was able to sit down with paranormal expert, Ronni Willis. You'll hear about personal super natural experiences, and about a couple of chilling inciden…

Tom Stephens sits down with the President Emeritus of the Lincoln Children's Zoo, John Chapo. A man who has made such a profoundly positive impact on the City of Lincoln and the State of Nebraska tha…

By request, this is our first Quick Gem. Winemaker Jim Ballard shares short stories on some of the more fanciful names of the James Arthur Vineyards wine collection. Did you know there's a grape ca…

Tom Stephens chats with 9-year NBA veteran, Husker Hoops Captain, Nebraska High School Hall of Famer and one of the most genuine people you'll ever meet. Erick Strickland shares his thoughts on ever…

Mike had the opportunity to speak with Zach McKenzie, grandson of the founders of the iconic Hogeland's Market in Alma, NE. Learn the secret to outlasting the competition, taking on a national chain…

In this episode Tom Stephens sits down with one of the best play-by-play announcers of any sport at any time. This conversation isn't only about volleyball, or his business OnToCollege. It's about …

Tom Stephens is joined by 99-year old TV & radio legend Dick Chapin. He wasn't in front of the camera or behind the mic, Dick was the man that built the TV and radio stations you watch and listen to,…

David Sanderson had a chance to chat with former NASA Astronaut, Clayton Anderson. Among numerous other stories, the Ashland native tells how a hunting trip was the catalyst to him applying for an i…

Mike is able to catch up with one of the fastest men to ever be strapped in behind the wheel of a sprint car, Lonnie Jensen. How many people have you ever heard of that are in five different Halls of…

This is Mike's conversation with Jim Ballard, the head winemaker at James Arthur Vineyards. You'll hear how the retired owner of a deli meat manufacturing plant (Jim's Father-In-Law) used his busines…

Mike had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Allen and they talk about what it was like for Rick growing up in central Nebraska, his time as a decathlete at UNL, becoming a public address announcer…

Tom Stephens, David Sanderson and Mike Melbye introduce you to their new podcast, Nebraska Gems.