Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Schaefer

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.It's Feedback Friday and Jack Mitchell joins to discuss Nebraska basketball's quest to stay undefeated, an all-new edition of Blind Rankings, and more!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Happer and Mike Schaefer react to the Indiana Hoosiers completing the unthinkable by clinching their first ever CFB national championship.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Mike Schaefer welcomes Kaleb Henry back to the pod to talk through possible issues at defensive line and running back, as Nebraska's offseason makeover continues. Plus, another edition of Blind Rankings, some Free Advice, and a look at Indiana vs. Miami in the national title!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.It's Feedback Friday with Jack Mitchell! We celebrate the last day of the portal entries and talk through who hasn't entered and what that means for Nebraska. Plus, another blind top five, and plenty of questions and feedback about a variety of topics!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Happer and Mike Schaefer react to comments made by Coach Rhule on Mike Ekeler potentially leaving for other job opportunities.

Welcome to the Big East, Mike Schaefer!

Connor Happer and Mike Schaefer breaks down the Huskers dominate win over the Oregon Ducks, propelling them to a historic 17-0 start.

Connor Happer and Mike Schaefer recaps Mike Tomlins' tremendous 19-year coaching career at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Welcome to Happer and Schaefer, your new morning show on 1620 The Zone. Connor Happer and Mike Schaefer formerly introduce themselves and address the new changes to the lineup.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Mike Schaefer and HuskerMax's Kaleb Henry discuss a busy weekend for Nebraska football, including a new assistant coach, wins in the portal, and more. They also react to the news of Dylan Raiola heading to Oregon.Plus, the first Blind Top Five and another edition of Free Advice!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.Jack Mitchell joins on a feedback Friday as we talk through your comments and concerns with Nebraska's start to the Portal and the absolute heater that is Nebraska basketball.They tackle questions about Dylan Raiola's future, what expectations are for Nebrasketball after the 15-0 start, and so much more!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.On the first ever episode of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer, Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joins the show to wrap of Nebraska's 2025, talk through the early transfer portal movement, offer Husker New Year's Resolutions for 2026, and give free advice.0:00 - Intro2:39 - The end of Nebraska's season in the Las Vegas Bowl13:16 - Transfer Portal Building Blocks brought to by Bubbles & Blocks Child Development Center37:54 - Huskers New Year's Resolutions46:00 - Free advice!Music: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson welcome Mike Schaefer to the podcast to recap the Las Vegas Bowl and Utah's dominating 44-22 victory over Nebraska. They dive into the struggles on offense, where the program is going, and what the plan is at QB moving into 2026.0:00 - Intro4:34 - Dana Holgorsen's struggles as Nebraska's OC33:14 - Is the Matt Rhule era doomed?54:32 - Nebraska's disorganization in recruiting over the years1:06:41 - Nebraska's portal strategy1:16:22 - What kind of QB will Nebraska land?1:26:59 - Quarterfinals in the CFPSubscribe to Unemployed With Mike Schaefer on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!Unemployed With Mike Schaefer premieres on January 5th!For more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! Jack and Josh welcome longtime friend Mike Schaefer to the podcast to unveil some big news: Mike Schaefer is joining the I-80 Club family in a full-time capacity! They discuss his brand new show - Unemployed With Mike Schaefer - and his plans with the podcast moving forward. Along the way, some Nebrasketball discussion, Tommy Boy vs. Black Sheep, and so much more!Subscribe to the new podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!Unemployed With Mike Schaefer premieres on January 5th!For more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a few weeks away, Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer are back to recap the wild weekend in the NFL, debate the merits of the NFC vs. the AFC, as well as the Chicago Bears and Sam Darnold.For more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We produce the show over the air, and Mike Schaefer calls in to make fun of Connor Happer after Nebrasketball's big win over Creighton.

Let's not bury the lead. Mike Schaefer is here! Let's go!

Matt's back hurts, Connor reveals a PNB to Mike Schaefer, Connor's former sandwich, the funeral of Dick Cheney, sides at a steakhouse, a PNB emerges for Matt McMaster, long homilies, we grade the takes from today's Morning Show, and more.

On Wednesday Husker247 Daily focused on true freshmen.  Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz ran through the contributors this season, which ones have stood out and which ones could play bigger roles going deeper into the season. Then a quick conversation about which freshmen heading for a redshirt we're excited about for future years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husker247 Daily returns after Nebraska's win over Northwestern this weekend. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss a strong performance from Emmett Johnson as the Huskers were able to lean heavily on the talented running back. Plus a quick conversation about how recruiting in-season has shifted with every passing move on the coaching carousel.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Schaefer shares his unique NFL viewing experience with the Zone crew. He breaks down Nebraska's win against Northwestern and previews this weeks action against USC.

We're back on a Monday to chat about everything that happened this weekend, including the Huskers' win over Northwestern Saturday. Mike Schaefer of Husker247.com breaks it down further. Plus Tim Hruza checks in on local and national politics!

Nebraska gets the win against Northwestern and now has a bowl trip in its future, but neither the Huskers nor the Sunday Side Session is concerned about that right now. Matt McMaster of 1620 joins Mike Schaefer and the two discuss the Huskers 28-21 win over Northwestern and how the two touchdown drives that bookend the team's day shows the offenses' potential and why the pass rush problem is a real concern heading into USC. Plus the two discuss Mike Ekeler, celebrate Emmett Johnson and get way too deep into discussing Preston Stone plus much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Schaef argue over the NFC North and wonders aloud where Nebraska is at mentally.

Husker247 Daily convened and discussed what coaches and players said at the podium with their first chance to react to the fallout fo the Minnesota game. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what John Butler said about not being aggressive enough during the game on defense, how Dana Holgorsen characterized offensive issues and more. Then they discussed the dreaded player's only meeting and if that's a good sign or a nothing burger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk with our friend Schaef!

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Husker247 Daily returned on Monday as Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz attempted to make sense of the performance at Minnesota.  The two tackle concerns coming out of the frame and how fixable those are and start the conversation with pass protection. Who is at fault? The line? The quarterback? The play calling? All of it?  Then it's the other side of the ball and trying to understand where Nebraska's lack of intensity came from on Friday night and what Northwestern poses challenge wise for the Huskers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid many outages, we talk to Schaefer about Friday's dud against Minnesota for Nebraska.

There's no polite way to say Nebraska was absolutely and utterly embarrassed on Friday night, so Mike Schaefer and Mike'l Severe don't even try on this week's Sunday Side Session. What happened against Minnesota? Why does it always seem to happen against Minnesota? What does this tell us about Nebraska's season? Furthermore can Nebraska find ways to work around its issues? Finally how does Nebraska pick itself up after this kind of loss and what's next for Nebraska following a thoroughly embarrassing performance? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schaef previews tonight's game.

It's time for a little Big Ten pick ‘em on Husker247 Daily as Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through the weekend slate and make their picks against the spread and also straight up. What are the big games this weekend? Several future opponents for Nebraska have important contests as Northwestern looks for a fifth win against Purdue, USC heads to South Bend against Notre Dame and Iowa-Penn State square off under the lights in Kinnick Stadium. Which underdog pulls off the biggest win? Which heavy favorite covers with ease? As always Husker247 is happy to provide answers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get Schaef's point of view on the current state of Nebraska.

Nebraska football rolls along even if its head coach is being treated like the consensus front runner for an entirely different job.  Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss Nebraska's media access on Tuesday where players and coordinators met to discuss Minnesota, the fallout from the Maryland win and even a little discussion regarding Matt Rhule's future. Conversation started with Nyziah Hunter, Nebraska's balanced passing attack, what Dana Holgorsen thinks about how the Huskers have been on that side of the ball and then weaved in chatter on defensive pressures, stopping the run and finally Dylan Raiola's comments about Rhule's future. Then Husker247 ran through Nebraska's recent woes with Minnesota and how Friday the Huskers have a chance to end a losing streak and also prove that this program is moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We check the Vikings vibes, The inevitability of the LA Dodgers, and his opinions on the Matt Rhule to Penn State rumors.

Nebraska gets a big win, but could Matt Rhule be looking at his next stop with the Penn State job open? Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz talk about all of that starting with the come from behind win against Maryland and how confident each was that the Huskers were about to go get a win when Dylan Raiola and the rest of the offense took over late in the fourth. Then the Rhule conversation. Why might he look? Does it make sense? What can Nebraska do? What should Nebraska do in this situation? There's more questions than answers for a storyline that might follow this team the rest of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A strange team plays strange games and Nebraska has proven that to be the case in every game against Power Four opponents and Saturday's 34-31 win over Maryland was another example for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a rare come from behind victory. The Sunday Side Session breaks down all the action as Omaha World Herald reporter Wilson Moore joins Mike Schaefer to discuss what happened in College Park and how things sit for a now 5-1 Nebraska football team. The two discuss Emmett Johnson, Nebraska's maddening inconsistencies, Dylan Raiola and more during the 50-minute podcast.  Are the Huskers equipped to make a run against a schedule that looks like it's both tougher and perhaps not as difficult as expected all at the same time? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schaef talks ball and dogs and how to properly throw a child's first birthday party.

Nebraska has allowed 12 sacks the last 2 games and now faces a Maryland team who has had 19 sacks on the season…it's the biggest storyline people are worried about for Saturday….how concerned are you about it? Under Mike Locksley, Maryland has gone 21-5 in the months of August and September, but just 7-14 in the month of October---and worse in November/December at 5-18…will we see the Maryland October fade continue on Saturday and beyond? How much can Nebraska's improved special teams change their luck in one-score games going forward, home or away?   Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What are we buying and what are we selling as it relates to Nebraska football in 2025? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discuss various things like special teams, Nebraska's rush defense, pass protection and more and determine just how things look for the Huskers. Then things finish up with a conversation about if this Husker team is equipped to go finish off October and win games it is expected to win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson discussed Nebraska's running game on the Tuesday edition of Husker247 Daily. The conversation started after head coach Matt Rhule said on Monday he felt the Huskers running game has been a little unfairly characterized because of the sacks taking away from the total yardage. Husker247 discusses how accurate that is and what other questions still exist. Plus where does the line factor in all of this and can Nebraska line it up and run when it needs to in order to win games? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska sits 4-1 and won its first conference game of the season. One of the reasons the Huskers have had success early this season and have overcome self-inflicted mistakes is the special teams play. Mike Schaefer and Michael Bruntz discuss what Mike Ekeler's unit has done already this season, how they knew they'd be blocking a punt against Michigan State, why Jacory Barney is special and more. Then they discuss the single biggest difference between this year and last in the third phase and how much it changes things on the field for the Huskers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska and Michigan State combined for a really strange and weird game, which is nothing new when these teams get together, and this time the Huskers came out on top 38-27. Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joined Mike Schaefer for the Sunday Side Session and the two walked through the weirdness together, starting with how Nebraska dominated the first and fourth quarter and nearly gave the game away in the middle two frames where offensive line play, bad Dylan Raiola and the inability to get off the field on fourth down gave Michigan State a huge advantage. Nevertheless Nebraska prevailed. What do we know about this team five games into the season and what does it mean for the next few games? Listen in and find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schaef gets this segment off to a great start, until he left and Matt doesn't know geography.

Nebraska takes on Michigan State on Saturday as this bye week mercifully comes to an end. However when the game starts are there players Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson are hoping see a little more playing time this week and through the next set of games until the November bye week? Then the two discuss the wind within the stadium and what that might mean for special teams where the Huskers are hoping to continue its solid form. Finally what does the conference slate look like this weekend inside the Big Ten? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a solo Mike Schaefer show on Husker247 Daily which makes it a perfect time to dive into some recruiting discussion. The Huskers have done a really nice job building out the 2027 visit list and have three Top247 commitments and four commitments overall to show for it. Schaefer breaks down Nebraska's work in the class, how those visits stack up in the Top247 rankings and what the Huskers have done well so far. Then he dives into a strong visit list for the Michigan State game on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska's game vs. Michigan was labeled as one of the biggest recruiting weekends ever for the Huskers…what was the aftermath of it from the loss?Who is in town this week for recruiting? And what is the significance of 4-star WR commit Jabari Watkins?If Mike Schaefer were setting the line for this weekend, would it be anywhere close to the 11.5 points that it is for Nebraska? Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Husker247 Daily returned on Tuesday and talked through college football at large after hearing Matt Rhule's thoughts on the parity in the sport on Monday.  Michael Bruntz and Mike Schaefer discussed how some of the tougher games on Nebraska's schedule took a bit of a hit with Penn State and USC losing, as well as thoughts on Brendan Sorsby's strong play after Nebraska shut him down as a passer and if Maryland is for real or just pretending. Finally Schaefer outlines which game he's concerned about in the next stretch and why that team continues to be a thorn for Nebraska. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schaef shares a great Matt Vrzal story and talks about where he thinks the Huskers are after four games.

Husker247 Daily took time on Friday to remember and celebrate the life of Matt Vrzal, former Husker offensive lineman, media member, pizzeria operator and friend.  Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson spoke of their interactions with the affable character known as Vrz and how he came into their lives and became a fixture of comedy, opinion and football conversations.  The two also discussed a big slate of Big Ten games as the Huskers are off on Saturday with a bye.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices