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Sharp & Benning in the Morning featuring Gary Sharp and Damon Benning. Tune in Monday-Friday from 7-11am on 1620 the Zone and streaming live at www.1620thezone.com

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    • Apr 10, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    4.4 from 394 ratings Listeners of Sharp & Benning that love the show mention: husker, new show, football, sports, great, best.


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    The Sharp & Benning podcast is an absolute gem for sports enthusiasts in areas where it may be difficult to catch the 1620 signal. As someone who struggles to pick up the radio station, I am grateful for this podcast as it allows me to stay updated on all things related to sports. What sets this podcast apart from others is its ability to provide insightful analysis, feature great guests, and ask thought-provoking questions that I have yet to hear on any other sports podcast. Not only does it offer entertaining content, but it also teaches valuable lessons about life. With their focus on delivering the information we need to hear, I hope that Sharp and Benning continue to grace us with their presence for a long time.

    One of the best aspects of The Sharp & Benning podcast is the wealth of knowledge possessed by the hosts. They are incredibly knowledgeable sports radio hosts who excel at breaking down the state of Husker sports. It is refreshing to hear from local sports writers who provide a unique perspective on the game and offer insights that you won't find anywhere else. The guests they bring onto the show are always well-chosen and add even more depth to the discussions. Whether you're interested in football, basketball, or any other sport, you can rely on this podcast to keep you informed and engaged.

    However, every rose has its thorns, and The Sharp & Benning podcast is not exempt from criticism. One recurring complaint is about Doug, a frequent caller who seems to have bought advertising space which grants him unfettered access to call in and share his Jaysker takes. While some may find his contributions engaging, others find them tedious and boring. It would be great if there was a way for the hosts to moderate such calls or limit them so that they do not detract from an otherwise outstanding listening experience.

    In conclusion, The Sharp & Benning podcast is my go-to show for all things sports. It offers a perfect blend of entertainment and informative content, making it a must-listen for any sports fan who craves deep insights and engaging discussions. With the hosts' knowledge, objectivity, and ability to break down X's and O's, they have consistently proven to be two of the best in the area. The podcast also deserves praise for its ability to mix in non-Husker related material, offering a well-rounded listening experience. Overall, I highly recommend The Sharp & Benning podcast to anyone looking for an entertaining and educational sports podcast.



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    Latest episodes from Sharp & Benning

    Rundown - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 20:18


    Happy Feel Good Friday. We remember the Omaha Throwback Basketball Team, recall forgetting things, and more!

    Portal Update - 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 8:51


    Wrapping up the show talking about the Jays latest acquisition and potential stays from key players.

    Max Olson: ESPN - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 13:13


    We get the latest CFB rule updates from our dear friend Max Olson.

    Masters and Romance - 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 15:44


    We're ready to watch one of the greatest sporting events. Also, we discuss the latest romance in the NFL.

    Final Four Presents - 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 5:29


    We receive presents from Mr. Desk

    Brian Christopherson: Husker 24/7 - 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 12:04


    We get BC's thoughts on Old Bay seasoning and Berke entering into the transfer portal.

    I Have an Opinion - 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 26:16


    We share our opinions on filing taxes, Bryan Cranston movies, retiring, elevators, social media, and more!

    Cup of Joe Headlines - 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 5:35


    We learn more of a prank involving suspending car off of a cliff.

    Sarah Baker Hansen: Flat Water Free Press - 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 12:12


    Sarah shares what she believe is the recipe for the best sandwich.

    TV Guides and a Departing Berke - 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 25:58


    We spend a good portion reminiscing local TV guides before reacting to a key Husker entering the transfer portal.

    Portal Update - 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 9:20


    We find out where Creighton and Nebraska is at entering into Day 3 of the transfer portal.

    Too much Exposure - 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 14:09


    We all agree that there's too much coverage of certain people like Pat McAfee and Jason Kelce on ESPN, especially at the Masters.

    Rundown - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 20:14


    We start out the show leaking a piece of Joey's mock schedule, talking about the new Buffalo Bills stadium, innovating an idea involving the Fargodome, and ranting about sandwiches!

    Eligibility Changes - 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 5:38


    Connor go over new changes affecting college athletics.

    Lauren Michelson: KETV - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 14:46


    We get the latest Husker and Creighton updates from Lauren Michelson.

    Way to Early Polls - 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 17:01


    It's not even a full two days after the college hoops season, and we're already getting way-to-early rankings.

    Billy Mohl: Creighton Pitching Coach - 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 12:06


    Coach Mohl joins Happer and Schaefer for an update on where the Jays are at. He also talk more on his close connection on the Cancer Awareness game, which takes place in two weeks.

    Big Ten TV Drama - 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 25:05


    We find out NBC isn't happy with their deal that they're selling the Big Ten Championship game back to FOX.

    Cup of Joe Headlines - 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 6:04


    We find out more on a Canadian caught stealing expensive hockey sticks.

    Wednesday Beefs - 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 13:23


    We share and grade the latest beefs across athletics.

    Portal Combat - 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 23:53


    We determine how hopeful Creighton and Nebraska fans are getting through the stressful processing of acquiring and maintaining players.

    Southwest Nightmare & Ice Cream - 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 8:16


    Connor shared his experience flying to Vegas. We decided to stick to the food topics and discuss sweet treats.

    Masters Champion Dinner Menu - 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 13:51


    We react to Rory McIlroy's choice of menu leading up to the Masters.

    Rundown - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 21:36


    Good morning! We'll break down the Huskers dropping a midweek to the Jayhawks, and Creighton Andrew asks for a status update on the Jays utilizing the Transfer Portal.

    Complaints on the ABS - 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 5:09


    Wrapping up the show going through the variety of complaints surrounding the MLB's ABS system.

    Jacob Padilla: Hurrdat Sports - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 17:00


    We get Jacobs thoughts on Michigan winning the Natty and Creighton's offseason plans as they transitioned into a new era.

    Conference Honking - 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 17:19


    We get Connor and Mike's feelings on cheering for your own conferences.

    Jays Portal News - 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 5:16


    Another Creighton player has entered the transfer portal. Connor shares which Jay has left the program.

    Power Ranking w/ Tiers: Appetizers - 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 16:47


    Connor and Mike unveil their "starter" rankings.

    Husker Football Knowns and Unknowns - 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 21:57


    Connor and Mike discuss the mood surrounding Nebraska Football going into the 4th season under Matt Rhule.

    Cup of Joe Headlines - 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 7:17


    We find out more about a delayed flight due to a swarm of bees.

    Mitch Sherman: The Athletic - 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 14:15


    Mitch chimes in on the Big Ten dominating college sports and Matt Rhule's approach going into year 4.

    Portal Day - 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 21:48


    The basketball season is done, which means is the opening of the transfer portal. How can Nebraska and Creighton improve their rosters for the 2026 season?

    Late Game Nonsense - 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 13:07


    Old Man Doug pokes fun at Schaefer for his late arrival. Also, how do we feel about the officials extending the game?

    One Shining Late Arrival Schaef - 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 14:48


    Connor has a complaint on the fame end-of-season college hoops song. Mike finally shows up and pitches in on the topic.

    Rundown - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 15:57


    Schaefer is late to the show, so Connor shares his story about his trip back from Vegas.

    What's Next for Sautter Sports - 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 4:27


    We figure out what sporting events Sautter will devote his attention to after the national championship.

    Michael Bruntz: Husker 24/7 - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 14:24


    Bruntz predicts who will win the National Championship before recapping another great weekend of Husker baseball.

    Michigan-UCONN Preview - 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 21:50


    It's championship night! UCONN and Michigan battle it out to be the last team standing. We determine if UCONN maintains their dynasty or if Michigan breaks the Big Ten championship curse.

    Sautter's Jets Sadness - 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:06


    Sautter's beloved New York Jets now officially hold the longest playoff drought by any professional franchise.

    Tim Verghese: Inside Nebraska - 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 14:25


    We get Tim's takes on Easter candy before diving into an update on recruiting.

    Sautter's High School Sports Update - 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 22:48


    Mike Sautter gives the latest update across Nebraska high school athletics and shares what to expect for the upcoming football season.

    Cup of Joe Headlines - 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 5:15


    We are shocked to find out that a New Jersey transit manager stole large sum of money in cell phones to fund vacations.

    Creighton Expectations under Alan Huss - 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 11:18


    Creighton falls short in the Crown Semifinals ending Coach Mac's career as head coach. We share our expectations as the Jays transitioned into a new era.

    How High School Coaches View Matt Rhule - 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 27:01


    Mike Schaefer and Mike Sautter determine how High School coaches views the Husker Football coach going into his 4th season at the helm.

    Man of the Weekend - 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 6:31


    We share who deserves to be in the spotlight.

    Hoiberg Wins AP Coach of the Year - 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 17:26


    Mike Schaefer and Mike Sautter reacts to the Nebrasketball coach winning the prestigious award.

    Rundown - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 19:01


    Good Morning! Sautter is in for Happer as he gets back from Vegas. We briefly recap Saturday's Final Four action. We'll eventually preview the championship game, celebrate Hoiberg's achievement, and more!

    Toolshed Mike - 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 5:44


    We figure out which Mike is more likely to know his way around a tool box.

    Jake Sorensen: 93.7 The Ticket - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 18:39


    Jake recaps his wild month of March filled with joy and pain. We find out if he's recovered from last week's Husker heartbreak and get his Final Four predictions.

    Final Four Preview - 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 14:56


    Schaefer and Sautter preview tomorrow's final four showdown in Indianapolis. They predict who wins the matchups between UCONN-Illinois and Michigan-Arizona.

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