Podcast appearances and mentions of Lincoln Journal Star

LUKE MULLIN is the Huskers football writer for the Lincoln Journal Star, where he started working while still a student at the University of Nebraska. He's now through four seasons covering the Huskers. In this conversation we talk about reporting on a football team that lost its last three games and five of its last seven. Also, the coach, the off-season, the perception of the program locally and nationally. Recorded January 2, 2026THE SHOW:Features interviews with sports media people from around the country, regionally and in Nebraska.John Shrader is an Emmy-award winning sportsbroadcaster and journalist who teaches Sports Media and Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska.His career includes more than 30 years in San Francisco, 15 years at KNBR Radio, the home of the Giants and the 49ers. He was the voice of the San Jose Earthquakes on radio and TV for 15 years; and spent about a decade as voice of San Jose State football and basketball. He was the primary 49ers reporter for KNBR for most of those 15 years. John is a free-lance writer for SoccerAmerica and hosts and produces the weekly Soccer Media Podcast.For more information and inquiries about John's free lance work, go to www.ShraderMedia.com.

Cole Stukenholtz & Nate Rohr are back one more time before 2026. Utah will have a new head coach for the Las Vegas Bowl, opportunity knocks for Huskers on this roster before the transfer portal opens, and Luke Mullin from the Lincoln Journal Star joins the show to look ahead at the matchup with Utah. Cole & Nate preview the week ahead for two ranked basketball teams - #20 NU women take on #17 USC on Monday, and #13 Husker men host #9 Michigan State on Friday in one of the biggest regular season games in program history. Finally, the guys recap an eventful 2025: John Cook's surprise retirement! Jordy Bahl's run with softball to the brink of the WCWS! Husker baseball's B1G tournament title! Nebrasketball's Crown and unbeaten start to 25-26 season! Amy Williams' highest ranking ever! Husker football's Arrowhead opener, thrilling comeback wins, Raiola's injury and transfer, and a second straight bowl game. Best story of 2025? Dani Busboom Kelly's 30-0 debut and brilliant play from NU's All-Americans, but a heartbreaking ending in the Elite 8. We're looking forward to an incredible 2026... GO BIG RED!!!

Madison Hricik talks with Lincoln Journal Star columnist Amie Just about the upcoming matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the challenges each team will face at Memorial Stadium.

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.