Nebraska Athletics Podcast

Kyle Crooks chats with pitcher Carson Jasa about being drafted into the Chicago Cubs organization. The two also recap his development since moving to Lincoln, this past season with the Huskers, what lies ahead in his professional journey, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Edessa Noyan to discuss her decision to transfer to Nebraska, what it's been like getting acclimated with the culture of Husker WBB, her experience playing against Nebraska and what excites her about Amy Williams system, what her experience has been playing with the Swedish National team, what she hopes to bring to the court this season and where she thinks her game can improve, and much more!

Kyle Crooks talks with former Husker pitcher Ty Horn about getting drafted into the Cincinnati Reds organization. The two also discuss his time with Nebraska, recap this past season, and much more!

Jessica Coody was joined by Amber (Holmquist) Limbaugh to discuss her upcoming induction into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame, she dives into her volleyball beginnings and being recruited in high school by Terry Pettit and John Cook when he was at Wisconsin, working her way onto the court as a freshman, what made the 2000 national championship so special, the legacy of Husker Volleyball and ties to the current program, relationship with Andi Jackson, growth of the sport and program and so much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Sam Orme to talk about his decision to transfer to Nebraska, why his game and Fred Hoiberg's system are such a great fit, the work behind his three point efficiency, what goes into building team chemistry in the summer and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with freshman Gabby DiVita to talk about her first semester with Husker Volleyball, what she learned from her first time on the court with the team throughout the spring, Gabby talks Dream Team Camp and being recruited by John Cook, her volleyball family's impact, her previous connections to the team with Harper Murray and Campbell Flynn, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Damon Wilkinson to discuss his decision to transfer to Nebraska Men's Basketball, the growth of his game during his time at South Dakota State, how he went from a walk-on to Power 4 hoops, playing multiple sports in high school growing up in a small town in South Dakota, what excites him about playing for the Huskers' program and coaching staff, and much more!

Jessica Coody and Kyle Crooks are joined by Kent Pavelka to discussed his being named this year's Lyell Bremser Merit Award winner as a part of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame announcement, Kent also reflects on the special season for Nebraska men's basketball last season, looks ahead to the upcoming season and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with center transfer Arek Angui from Husker Women's Basketball to chat about her decision that brought her to Nebraska out of the transfer portal, her being new to basketball how she got into the game and why it became a path for her, the tallest player in program history talks about her height and what she hopes to bring to the team, what she loves about the coaching staff, why she enjoys cooking and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with Ineta Radevica who is a member of the 2026 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class. The two chat about her time in Lincoln with track & field which included three individual national championships, building an olympic resume, her relationship with legendary head coach Gary Pepin, and much more!

Jessica Coody was joined by John Cook to talk about his upcoming induction into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame, he takes us back to the beginning when Terry Pettit offered him his first college coaching position, leaving for Wisconsin and coming back, the origination of "Dream Big," he talks about some of his favorite game, a few of his favorite player success stories, how he managed the expectations year in and year out, the importance of his willingness to evolve, the importance of the alumni connection, how special it is to be joined by Amber Holmquist in the class, the 2000 national championship team, Middle Blocker-U, his horses and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with senior Boden Kapke to discuss his decision to transfer to Nebraska, where he felt like Coach Hoiberg and the coaching staff could help improve his game, he talks about his ties to Nebraska including Pryce Sandfort and Emmett Johnson, the many sports he tried before landing on basketball, establishing chemistry in the summer, the excitement to play in front of Husker Nation and more!

Jessica Coody sat down with freshman Maddi Stewart to talk about how she's settling in during her first month with Husker Women's Basketball, her decision in choosing Nebraska, what it was like having her mom as a coach and the impact she played in her becoming one of the top recruits in the country, winning her high school program's first state title in girls' basketball and then repeating as a senior, why she feels like her game will fit in Amy Williams' system, playing multiple sports growing up, the genuine culture of the Husker WBB program and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with a member of the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Cassandra Leuthold. The two chat about her Husker bowling career, winning a national championship, and her personal growth during the time she spent in Lincoln.

Jessica Coody sat down with Jayden Robinson to talk about her first semester with Husker Volleyball, what she learned throughout the spring season and the parts of her game she's really focused on this summer, Jayden dives into her volleyball journey, how she overcame losing confidence, the impact of her family and specifically her dad who was a professional basketball player, what she's enjoyed the most about being a Husker so far, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with the new Director of Strength and Conditioning for men's basketball Michael Chatman to discuss his arrival in Lincoln. The two chat about his journey, mentors along the way, his philosophy, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Taj Degourville to talk about his decision to transfer to Nebraska, why he feels like the Huskers' coaching staff can help him take another step in his game, his defensive mindset and the pride he takes on the defensive end, his winning mindset, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with a member of the 2026 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class Dean Steinkuhler. The two chat about the memories from his Husker football career, Tom Osborne, the famous 'fumblerooski', and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with a member of the 2026 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Matt Hopper. The two chat about his storied college baseball career in Lincoln, the memories of making multiple College World Series, plus much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with new head coach Nicole Jones as she takes over the Husker Women's Gymnastics program, Nicole dives into her background in coaching and why after many opportunities to be a head coach, Nebraska was the right one, she talks her philosophy, the impressive coaching staff she has assembled, what excites her so much about being in Lincoln and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with head baseball coach Will Bolt to recap a memorable season. They discuss the standouts from this past year while breaking down what's needed to supplement the current roster, plus much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with senior point guard Trevan Leonhard to talk about his decision to transfer to Nebraska for his final season of college basketball, what he likes about the position and hopes brings to the point guard role, his recently getting married, his approach to settling into the system and a leadership role, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Sam Rice and Drew Soukup, producers of the upcoming documentary "Watch and Dream" that recaps the 25-26 Nebraska Men's Basketball history making season, they dive into the makings of the documentary, their favorite parts, also recap the magical season, talk working with the Husker MBB program, growing up fans and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Izzy Pineda, Associate Director for Creative and Emerging Media, for a discussion about her role within Husker Athletics, where her love for creating and social media began, how she started with the Corn Crib and started working with Husker Volleyball, what it's like working with and managing a social media account for such a big brand as Husker Volleyball, working with John Cook and now Dani Busboy Kelly, her process of creating ideas, her favorite projects, advice for future creators, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with head football coach Matt Rhule to talk about the key recruiting month of June, importance of camps, summer workouts, and much more!

Head men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg joins Kyle Crooks to talk about the goals for this offseason, the new additions through the portal and staff, roster retention, and more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Kelsie Bequest of Husker Track and Field to talk about her recent B1G Title, her decision to come to Nebraska, how being a multi-sport athlete helped her excel on the track, she talks serving as a team captain and the chemistry of the Nebraska T&F program, she dives into her athletic family and having her dad as a coach, her journey coming of an ACL injury her senior year, to running the 400 meter hurdles for the first time this spring, the long process of getting back to herself and setting multiple program records and what she learned along the way, being a part of the 4x400m relay team, Kelsie previews the post season for Husker women's track and field team, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with sophomore pole vaulter Dyson Wicker to talk about his recent Big 10 Title at the conference track meet in Lincoln, Dyson dives into his journey with the pole vault, why he started and how he grew into one of the top athletes in the country, he talks his recruiting journey from Texas and why he chose Nebraska, previews the regional and NCAAs, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with assistant coach Olivia Ferrell to talk about Nebraska Softball's Super Regional at home inside Bowlin Stadium, she talks the Nebraska talent on display, and the Nebraska pitching that will be on display, she dives into Alexis Jensen's freshman season and what makes her ready for the big stage, Jordy Frahm and what makes her wired for the post season, she discusses why this softball team is so special, what it's been like to be a part as an assistant coach and much more!

Kyle Crooks sat down with the B1G Defensive Player of the Year Dylan Carey to dive into some of the secrets behind his career year, the Huskers' shortstop talks about playing with a chip on his shoulder during his senior season, the importance of his faith and his family's support, what it's meant to be a Husker his entire career and more!

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles sit down for a catch up episode of the Sideline Slice, a lot of happenings in the college football world to dive into, including the 5 in 5 eligibility rule, how it impacts offensive lineman specifically, Sirles talks the CSC ruling and how that impacts college football moving forward, he talks some summer offensive line goals and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with Director of Athletics Troy Dannen to talk about the latest CSC arbitration decision, softball, baseball, as well as a look at the future of the College Football Playoff and the timing of the '5 for 5' eligibility ruling.Deputy AD of Revenue Generation, Tyler Kai, also joins the show to chat about the postseason ticket process for softball, Big Red Rebuild, and the record year of fundraising.

Ben McLaughlin sits down with head coach Will Bolt to talk about this past weekend's sweep over Iowa. Additionally, the two break down those that have impacted this memorable season for the Huskers.

Kyle Crooks sat down with Asher Cohen to talk about his recent national title on the still rings, the mentorship of the late Jim Hartung, his relationship with head coach Chuck Chmelka, his battling through adversity, his future in the sport and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Berlyn Schutz of Nebraska Track and Field to talk about her record-breaking season and career so far with the Huskers, what's gone into breaking the seven program records she now holds and the mindset to be a distance runner, she dives into growing up in Lincoln as a Husker soccer fan, how she got into running, what it means now to be a Husker, she talks the culture of the Huskers' T&F women's team and the expectations as the postseason approaches, Berlyn talks the new track, hosting B1Gs, and much more!

Jessica Coody is joined by Hannah Camenzind in studio to recap the Big 10 Championship clinching weekend for Husker Softball, the arrival home to the airport, receiving the trophy, the motivation the team hopes to carry into the postseason, Hannah dives into her approach to her senior season, what she's provided in her many roles, as an outfielder, pitcher and hitter, and how she balances the work to be great at all three, she discusses what it's meant to her to play at Nebraska and with her sister Lauren, the mentality heading into the postseason, and much more!

Kyle Crooks chats with head coach Will Bolt about the team's weekend in Columbus while looking ahead to the matchup with Iowa. Also, the two talk about the upcoming facilities upgrade coming for the program.

Jessica Coody caught up with Director of Operations Lindsay Peterson to catch up on all the spring news for Nebraska Volleyball, recapping the annual spring match visit to a town in Nebraska, how the tradition started and what made the trip to Chadron so special, Lindsay talks the importance of spring practices for incoming freshman and the growth from the beginning to the end of spring, she dives into the Wrigley Field match in September and balancing the big events with home matches in Devaney, she talks camp season, the experience for the players working and the importance of camps to the program, the addition of the B1G tournament and much more!

Kyle Crooks chats with athletic director Troy Dannen about the approval of the Big Red Rebuild, the hiring of Nicole Jones as head coach for women's gymnastics, naming of Rhonda Revelle Field, spring sports, and various NCAA topics. Kortne Gosha of Capital Planning & Facilities joins the show to talk specifics of the stadium project, the brand-new outdoor track dedication along with an update on the Devaney Center renovation.

Kyle Crooks chats with head coach Will Bolt about this past weekend's series victory at Illinois while looking ahead to a new week against Kansas State and Ohio State.

Jessica Coody sat down with Husker Softball senior captain Alina Felix to talk about Senior Day Weekend, the joy she's experienced during her final season with the Huskers, what it meant to be selected as a team captain and what she wanted to bring to the role, she reflects on her recruitment to Nebraska and her experience as a student-athlete in Lincoln, her long time ties to the Huskers through the Fowler Family, how the team has managed the pressure and expectations this season, how she would describe this year's senior class, the support of Husker Nation during her four years, what she will take away during her time as a Husker, and much more!

Ben McLaughlin chats with head coach Will Bolt about a big series sweep of #12 USC, last night's game against Kansas, and a look ahead to a road trip at Illinois.

Jessica Coody caught up with Huskers Radio Network analyst Lauren Cook-West to dive into all things spring volleyball, how impressive the team has looked coming off the beach season, the depth on display at every position, the young talent and who impressed her in the first spring match, she gives her thoughts on the latest Husker VB news, B1G Tournament, Nebraska/Texas, Wrigley match, staff retainment, she talks improvements she'd like to see moving through the spring and much more!

Kyle Crooks sat down with freshman Ty Roderiques of Husker Men's Gymnastics to talk about his freshman season in Lincoln, his growing up in Tennessee and recruitment to Nebraska, what it's been like adjusting to Lincoln and NCAA competition, the influence of his family, the mental side of gymnastics, his goals after gymnastics and more!

Ben McLaughlin sits down with head coach Will Bolt to review this past week for the Huskers while previewing a big week ahead at Haymarket Park.

Kyle Crooks sat down with Husker baseball center fielder Mac Moyer to talk about his recruitment to Nebraska, playing at junior college, what it was like growing up in a baseball family, how it's been fitting in with his Husker teammates, and more!

Jessica Coody sat down with junior catcher Jesse Farrell to talk about her decision to transfer to Nebraska Softball, how the transition was made easier joining so many former teammates from the Corona Angels, what it's like catching Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen, she talks the culture of Husker Softball and how much fun it's been playing with this team, how they are managing the expectations, her leadership growth, why she wears #25, coming from a softball family, and much more!

Kyle Crooks chats with head coach Will Bolt about a perfect week at home while looking ahead to a big four game stretch. Nick Handley talks with centerfielder Mac Moyer about his success this season, and what led him to Lincoln.

Ben McLaughlin talks with head coach Will Bolt about the perfect week including a home sweep over the Indiana Hoosiers, plus much more.

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles break down the annual Red/White Spring Game, Sirles dives into what he saw from the offensive line and the benefits of an athletic o-line, he dives into counter and why that excites him for this offense, he talks quarterbacks and Danny Kaelin, and who stood out on the other position groups on offense, Sirles also talks what he saw from the new defense under Rob Aurich, talks OTAs and installing an offense, and much more!

Ben McLaughlin sits down with head coach Will Bolt to talk about their winning road trip which featured a series victory over Michigan, and the Huskers landing in the D1Baseball top-25, plus much more.