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Omaha talks features interviews with people who have shaped the city we love.

Parker Steele & Brandon Herbel


    • Feb 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Omaha Talks - Cody Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 59:59


    We sit down with our friend Cody Land to talk about his start in MMA, Working at Mick Doyle's gym, and his upcoming fight in March.

    Omaha Talks - Rachel Grace Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 59:13


    We welcome back Rachel Grace to the podcast. Talking to her about food, music, and her efforts working for the Maha Music Festival. An episode you don't wanna miss!

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    Omaha Talks - Ariel Panowicz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 64:10


    We sit down with our friend Ariel Panowicz in this week's episode of Omaha Talks. She talks about her love of photography and how she started her career. Some of her projects over the years, and advice for fellow creatives.

    Omaha Talks - Shorty Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 49:19


    We know... It's been a while since you've heard from us. We've been busy! BUT WE ARE BACK for at least this episode. We talk about food, movies, tv shows, and all the other usual Omaha Talks stuff.

    Omaha Talks - John Svatos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 71:20


    We sit down with our homie John Svatos and talk about music, guitars, his band Noah's Ark is a Spaceship and more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 42 - Matt Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 71:05


    We sit down with Matt and talk about movies, how much he looks like Joaquin Phoenix, the Earnest movies, and death.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 40 - Harold's Koffee House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 60:47


    We sit down with the amazing folks from Harold's Koffee House and talk about how it all got started, the restaurant industry, and everything in between!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 39 - Kyle Fertwagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 70:47


    We sit down with Kyle Fertwagner of Lookout Lounge. In this episode we chat about running lookout lounge, booking shows, Omaha music scene, and more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 39 - Francis Rhoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 82:08


    We sit down with our brother Francis Rhoe this week. Talk about Ika, working in the food industry, how many pepperoni to put on a pizza, and much more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 38 - Makayla Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 97:43


    WE'RE BACK BABY! We sit down with Makayla Kelley and have an amazing conversation about airports, comedy, STAIND, and much much more!

    Omaha Talks - 1 Year Anniversary Episode with Missy Magnuson of Bone Mami

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 54:12


    Its been a while since we've released an episode! What better time to do it then on our 1 year anniversary! We sit down with Missy Magnuson of Bone Mami and talk about the release of her new brand!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 35 - Jeff Ankenbauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 70:32


    We sit down with our longtime friend Jeff Ankenbauer to talk about his childhood and where he found his love for collecting records, being a dad, and the various amazing bands he's been a part of.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 35 - Hutchfest Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 27:46


    We sit down and do a quick shorty to talk about Hutchfest, new guests we've got lined up, and start it off with an interested UNO story from Parker.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 32 - Vacation Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 86:19


    This episode we sit down and talk about why we've been MIA lately. Due to vacation and life we took a short hiatus but ready to rock and roll!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 31 - DJ Hornacek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 86:19


    We sit down with DJ Hornacek and talk about his life growing up and playing in bands, working various jobs, and finally finding his love for video editing. Check out his company Midland Pictures for some of his work.

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    Omaha Talks - Episode 29 - Tom Knoblauch of Aksarben Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 57:40


    We sit down with Tom Knoblauch of Aksarben Creative and talk about his new film Green on Green. We also find out his love for film, The Nebraska film scene, and more!

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    Omaha Talks - Episode 28 - Long John Silver's Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 48:09


    This week we have a special shorty for the Omaha Talkers. It was brought to our attention that Parker had never eating LJS before and realized there is a overwhelming love for it. Find out his thoughts!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 27 - Sick Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 43:40


    This week we sit down and chat about being sick, Youtube, Target, and tons of other random stuff!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 26 - Josh Foo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 90:44


    We sit down with the talented and funny Josh Foo in this episode. We talk about him growing up in Iowa, how he got into photography, his love for the Omaha culinary scene and more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 25 - Yard Work Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 32:11


    We sit down and chat about yardwork, movies, and other random stuff in this actual shorty episode.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 24 - Brett Kruse of Dark Crop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 66:01


    We sit down with Brett Kruse of Dark Crop. We talk about his craft of making skulls, Halloween as a kid, favorite Halloween movies, and more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 23 - Vegetable Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 49:59


    We sit down for a quick shorty. We talk about our love and hate for various types of vegetables, teachers having seizures, and all types of insanely interesting stuff.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 22 - Weather Shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 36:29


    We sit and talk about the weather, the new Venom trailer, Jersey Shore, and end it with a great debate!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 21 - Danny Maxwell & Craig Fort of Max Trax Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 57:26


    We sit down with Danny Maxwell ( Little Brazil, Junkyard Dan, Leafblower, etc. ) and Craig Fort ( Leafblowers, New Lungs, etc. ) and talk about O'leavers, Omaha music scene, tour stories, and the launch of the new Max Trax Records site and new Little Brazil album.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 20 - Shorty Episode with Casey Adams & Kevin Cline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 32:02


    We sit down with Casey Adams and Kevin Cline. We finally got some quality recording equipment and chat about Andre the Giant, British Comedy, David Sedaris, and more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 19 - Shorty Episode with Missy Magnuson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 73:44


    We sit down with the amazing, beautiful, and sassy Missy Magnuson in this week's shorty. We go on some fun tangents about ancient Egypt, Roseanne, Westside Connections, and more! We'd also like to thank you, Missy, for being so supportive and allowing us to record the podcast every week. We couldn't do it without her!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 18 - Steve Gordon of Rdqlus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 66:08


    We sit down with a longtime friend of the podcast Steve Gordon of Rdqlus. We talk about his childhood in Omaha, his high school and college career as an athlete, moving into the music and design realm, and what he's up to today.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 17 - Raul Herrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2018 79:35


    We sit down with writer, author, poet Raul Herrera about his start in LA, him writing a play, and fun tangents along the way...

    Omaha Talks - Episode 16 - Comicbook shorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 59:15


    Parker and Brandon sit down to talk Kevin Smith, Comic book movies, and more!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 15 - Nicholas Huff & Brandon Beed of Hutch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 65:43


    We sit down with Nicholas Huff and Brandon Beed of Hutch. They tell us about how it all started, their love for furniture and leaving their day jobs to follow their dreams. We also get a sneak peek into what they are up to in 2018.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 14 - David Utterback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 52:34


    This week we sit down with David Utterback of Yoshitomo. We talk about his travels to Japan, midwest and US sushi culture, and more! Thanks again to David for letting us record at Yoshitomo.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 13 - Rachel Grace is BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 63:26


    Rachel returns to Omaha Talks. We figured since we tested out the concept on here it was only fair to have her back. We talk about airport food, her trip to Germany, cannibalism, and everything in between.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 12 - Shorty w/ Nick Barnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 57:48


    We are bringing you another shorty with our friend Nick Barnett! We start off with a bit of gym talk again and move into TV shows and of course a little bit of Grand Island.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 11 - Workout Shootout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 43:35


    We talk about workin out, growing old, bugs, dinosaurs, and shootouts outside our old apartment.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 10 - Jocelyn Wiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 75:49


    This week's episode is with Jocelyn WIser of the Maven Social Group. We talk about what she does for Maven, Joe Banana's, Favorite takeout spots and Myspace famous Danny Wiser.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 9 - Saturday Morning Shortie w/ Tyson Reeder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 58:46


    In this episode, we talk about our memory of Saturday morning cartoons, going to the arcade, and everyone's favorite comic book character Silver Surfer.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 8 - Jamaal Chinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2018 56:40


    This week we sit with down with Jamaal Chinn. Talk about his time in England, the idea and concept behind WKND LDRS, and what he's got planned for the future.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 7 - Holiday Shortie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 40:06


    This quick shortie episode was to hold you over until the new year. We talk about Disneyworld, funny New Years Eve stories, and Faces of Death. Doesn't get better than that!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 6 - Devin Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 76:24


    This week we sit down with Devin Ferguson of Liquid Courage Tattoo / Sailor's Grave Tattoo. We talk about his start into tattooing, how Liquid Courage and Sailor's Grave opened up, and a bit of Godzilla talk.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 5 - Bryce Hotz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 50:17


    We sit down with Bryce Hotz from Archetype Recordings. We talk about his recording studio, old Omaha hardcore bands, and learning from the great Steve Albini.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 4 - Shortie w/ Casey Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2017 50:05


    This shortie episode we sit down with our friend Casey Adams. We talk about what movie's we're watching, debate about Star Wars, and our favorite Christmas movies.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 3 - Chris Machmuller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 55:41


    This week's episode we sit down with Chris Machmuller of O'leavers. We learn about how he came to own the bar, starting Worker's Takeout, and how O'leavers is the top seller of Rumplemintz in the world!

    Omaha Talks - Episode 2 - Sharon Manhart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 52:10


    This episode we sit down with artist/sign painter Sharon Manhart. We hear about how she made it to Omaha, the importance of trade school, and the inspirational story of how she got to where she is today.

    Omaha Talks - Special Episode - Why Omaha Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 18:23


    We sit down and talk about why we started the podcast. Talk a bit about how we met, what we plan to do with the podcast, and a little talk about Insane Clown Posse.

    Omaha Talks - Episode 1 - Rachel Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2017 78:22


    We sit down with author/musician Rachel Grace and talk about her love for Omaha food and restaurants.

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