Podcast appearances and mentions of Lincoln Journal Star

CAS 11-13-2-2025 Brent Wagner, Lincoln Journal Star by Calling All Sports

Cole Stukenholtz and Nate Rohr join forces to recap the latest volleyball sweep and compare them to other great players and teams past and present. The guys break down football's matchup with UCLA, including how Dana Holgorsen might use TJ Lateef in the run game and whether John Butler's Blackshirts can slow down the Bruins' rushing attack. Amie Just, columnist from the Lincoln Journal Star, hops on the phone live from Los Angeles to talk NU-UCLA, and whether it would benefit Husker volleyball to lose a set or match before the postseason. Finally, a quick check on Nebraska men's and women's basketball and their season openers. Plus, all four sports play on Saturday! GBR!!!

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! While chaos reigned across the country this weekend, Nebraska maintained its sweep streak and is now the only undefeated team left. On this week's show, Lincoln is joined by special co-host Jack Mitchell, as well as Amie Just of the Lincoln Journal Star, to break down Nebraska's pair of wins, alternate uniforms, and Lincoln Southeast pride. Show Sponsors: Alumni Hall, your home for Husker gear and merchandise. Save 15% on your order by mentioning Volleyball State in store or use code VOLLEYBALLSTATE online at https://www.alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers For the second straight season, the Omaha Supernovas have led the world in pro volleyball attendance — and in 2026, they're raising the bar with new GM John Cook, former Husker star Merritt Beason, and returning star Brooke Nuneviller. Get your 2026 season tickets at https://www.supernovas.com JIV Athletics makes high-performance underwear engineered specifically for volleyball players.

Cole Stukenholtz & Nate Rohr marvel at the absolute beatdown NU volleyball laid on defending national champion Penn State. They discuss how the #1 Huskers can sustain that level for every match. Turning their focus to football, they welcome Luke Mullin from the Lincoln Journal Star to chat about what the players and coaches have been focused on during the bye week. The guys break down the matchup against the Spartans and give their game picks. Well done Troy Dannen & the athletic dept on placing "basketball Herbie" and the state of Nebraska outline onto center court at Pinnacle Bank Arena! GBR!!

We are joined by Ros Benes to talk about his new book, 1999:The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. But first, we talk about bald culture and whether you should do Jubilee shit. ROSS BENES Ross Benes is the award-winning author of three books. He has written for Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Lincoln Journal Star, Nation, Omaha World-Herald, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, and more. A native of Brainard, Nebraska, he now cheers on the Huskers from New York. @rossbenes BOOK https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON patreon.com/poddamnamerica