Curious Nebraska

About Curious Nebraska

Curious Nebraska is producer Andy Hermann's quest to figure out what makes Nebraska, Nebraska.

Publisher

Nebraska Public Media

Category

history · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Nov 2024

Latest episode

19 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Sept 2026

   First Time at Memorial Stadium

   For generations of Nebraskans, a trip to Memorial Stadium is a rite of passage. But what does it feel like for a first-timer... especially one rooting for the visiting team? Producer Andy Hermann, an Ohio University alum, experienced his first Husker game and has the story for Curious Nebraska. Guests, in order of appearance: Michael Edler, Ohio grad, sports enthusiast, good friend of the host; Jay Moore, former Husker and new Husker Radio Network color commentator; Tony Falcone, Cornhusker Marching Band director; Brody Farver, Ohio Athletics social media; Ryan O’Connor, Ohio Athletics; Matthew Mills, UNLimited Sports. Music and additional audio: recorded live at the game (09/05/26) and Cornhusker Marching Band Memorial Stadium rehearsal (09/11/26).

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Reverend Livingston Wills, the Omaha Broom Man

   Some people become part of a city's identity without ever becoming famous beyond it. Rev. Livingston Wills was known across Omaha as the Broom Man... and his legacy lives on in bronze. Producer Andy Hermann has his story for Curious Omaha. Guests, in order of appearance: John Ewing, Mayor, Omaha; Kent Sievers, photojournalist; Tyron Criswell, great-grandson, Livingston Wills. Additional audio: "Reverend Livingston Wills: The Broom Man (2004)" video, courtesy Kent Sievers.

3. 

   22 Aug 2026

   World's Largest Kolach

   Nearly 40 years ago, the Village of Prague celebrated its centennial by baking the World's Largest Kolach. Curious Nebraska producer Andy Hermann serves up a story of Czech ingenuity and a 14-foot, 2600-pound pastry. Guests, in order of appearance: Ken Kuncl, former mayor, Prague; Ray Paseka, village utilities, Prague; Theresa Konecky Klein, executive director, Wahoo Chamber of Commerce. Music: "7 Step Polka" by the Prague Czech Brass Band.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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