Step into the worlds of sports and theater with J.J. Davis, a man who has navigated both the locker room and the dressing room and beyond. With over 50 years of experience as a former sportscaster, current actor, and veteran hand-held cameraman, J.J. has seen it all from behind and in front of the camera, on the stage and off.
Join this award-winning sportscaster and actor as he brings Nebraska’s sports and theater heroes into the spotlight, inviting them to share their unique stories. "In Focus with J.J. Davis” - there is no other show like it.
IN FOCUS With JJ Davis - Episode #19 / THEATER -BRUCE CRAWFORD
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.
8 Jul 2025
"IN FOCUS" With JJ DAVIS / EPISODE #14 / SPORTS - CHRIS CRUTCHFIELD / THEATER - JIM BOGGESS
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.
10 Jun 2025
"IN FOCUS" With JJ Davis / Episode #13 / Sports - Sandy Buda / Theater - Kathy Tyree
Host JJ Davis interviews former UNO Football Head Coach Sandy Buda and Omaha's "Queen of Soul" Kathy Tyree, who share stories about growing up in the Midwest.
13 May 2025
"IN FOCUS" With JJ Davis / Episode #12 / "Jack" Diesing, Jr. & Kevin Lawler
"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!
8 Apr 2025
Creighton University Baseball head coach Ed Servais and actor, dancer and singer Lauren Krupski
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.
11 Mar 2025
Kevin Sjuts, sports director for KOLN-TV 1011 and Kevin Colbert, artistic director for the Lofte Community Theater
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.
11 Feb 2025
Creighton University Volleyball head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth and Connie Lee, Bluebarn Theatre patron services assistant
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.
14 Jan 2025
IWCC football coach Scott Strohmeier and Actor Thomas Becker
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,
10 Dec 2024
Sports Columnist Tom Shatel and Actor Leanne Hill Carlson
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.
15 Oct 2024
Sports with KETV's Sports Director Andy Kendeigh and Theater with Beaufield Berry
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,
20 Sept 2024
Football with Johnny Rodgers and Theater with Daena A. Schweiger
From the gridiron to the stage, hear from two legends with host JJ Davis. Football icon Johnny "the Jet" Rodgers shares his journey and insights, while playwright and director Daena A. Schweiger of Shelterbelt Theatre discusses the power of performing. Host/Producer: JJ DavisExecutive Producer: Mike Wallace, @KPAOCommunityTelevision Associate Producers: Margie Sturgeon and Richard Lewis, @webberized Director: Devin Holcomb, KPAO
20 Aug 2024
Sports through years with Matt Kelly and theater with Susan Clement
Veteran sports reporter Matt Kelly and BLUEBARN Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Susan Clement join J.J. for an engaging discussion that bridges the worlds of sports journalism and theatrical production.
16 Jul 2024
Sportscasting with Kevin Kugler and Theater with Matt Gutschick
Can the roar of the crowd be compared to the hushed anticipation of a live performance? We find out as Kevin Kugler, the voice of countless games (Fox, BTN, Westwood One), joins us. Plus, Matt Gutschick, Artistic Director of the Rose Theater, discusses the captivating world of live theater.
18 Jun 2024
Volleyball with Laura “Bird” Kuhn and Theater with Susan Baer Collins
From the intensity of the volleyball court to the magic of the theater stage, your host JJ Davis takes you into both worlds! First, we get into women's professional volleyball with Laura "Bird" Kuhn, Interim Head Coach of the Omaha Supernovas. Then, Susan Baer Collins, Co-Artistic Director of the Omaha Community Playhouse, joins us for a conversation about her experience in the world of theater.
8 Jun 2024
In Focus with J.J. Davis, veteran sportscaster and actor
Join J.J. Davis, a man who's called both the field and the stage home for over 50 years. From award-winning sportscaster to veteran cameraman and current actor, J.J. brings his passion for sports and theater together.
In Focus with J.J. Davis is your chance to get up close and personal with Nebraska's sports and theater legends. Hear their stories, straight from the field, the stage, and everywhere in between. In Focus with J.J. Davis - there's no other show like it.
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