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We discuss Austin's history with small town Nebraska, how the walk on program at Nebraska helped us learn our Western Nebraska towns, the drama surrounding Danny Woodhead, Matt learns to use message boards, Match Day for Med School students, putting your phone number into the public atmosphere.

Japan's digital watches massively disrupted the Swiss watch market. So, an entry level fashion watch is created to save the day. Swatch! Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us. But we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients, so here's one of those. [Waukee Feet Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Realtors podcast. Dave Young here alongside Stephen Semple. And as usual, Stephen has whispered the topic into my ear as the five-second countdown commenced. So, I have three seconds to come up with my initial reaction to the brand is that we're going to discuss. And my recollection for this one is ... Let me tell you what it is first. It's Swatch. Remember the watches? And my recollection of it is they were just too damn cool for me. Stephen Semple: I mean, you're not a fashionista, Dave? Dave Young: I never have been. But here's the thing. I think by the time ... you'll have to fill in the dates here, but I think by the time I got out of college and was making my way in small market radio, the point of having fashionable timepieces on your wrist, which is ... was like, "That's just too cool for me. No." I recognize it as a cool idea that was going to make somebody a gazillion dollars. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: But it wasn't going to be my dollars that got it done. Stephen Semple: Well, you're somewhat accurate, and somewhat aren't because I believe that we are around the same age. I might be a tick older, but it was fall of 82 when Swatch was launched, but they became really big, late eighties, early nineties. Dave Young: So, yeah, I graduated college in 84, and so, yeah, by the late eighties ... and remember, I was in Western Nebraska. Stephen Semple: And there was no Amazon. Dave Young: Dude, Gone With the Wind has just now arrived at theaters in Western Nebraska. When you think about the good old days, they haven't even hit Western Nebraska yet. They're still waiting. So, go ahead. Stephen Semple: As I got looking at Swatch, here's the thing that's really remarkable about Swatch is how much they changed the watch industry. It is an idea that was remarkable because not only did it change the watch industry, it saved the Swiss watch industry. Dave Young: Oh, I believe it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: The change that came about was incredible. If we go back pre-Swatch, the idea of a watch is it was a single purchase item. Dave Young: There's a time ... yeah. Stephen Semple: People own one wristwatch. Dave Young: Yeah, and you decided, do you want a leather watch band or one of those metal expandy ones? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Which watch guy are you? Stephen Semple: Right. And Rolex, for example, was not even a high-end luxury product at that time. It was an expensive watch, but it was not a luxury watch. It was not an aspirational one. And it's really interesting. Even if you take a look at Rolex's advertisements from the seventies versus the ones 2000 and on, they're a very, very different feel. One was it's rugged, and you can use it, and they aligned with certain sports such as diving and things along that lines. You look at how it's positioned today, and it's a fashion statement. Dave Young: Yeah, I see that. Stephen Semple: It's very, very different. In 10 years following the launch of Swatch, they became the largest watch brand on the planet. Dave Young: Well, I'm sure we're going to hear about tons of imitators. And they hit right in that slice of time. There's a couple of decades,

We head to Western Nebraska to talk to Chuck Heeman this week. Chuck is the owner of the Western Nebraska Pioneers of the Front Range League. He is also the President of the league. Chuck shares why they started the league and what it takes for teams to become members of the league. He shares his background in baseball and where it's taken him across the country and he shares his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to follow the Pioneers and the league online.Western Nebraska Pioneers - Website: https://www.wnpioneers.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WNPioneers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wnpioneers/ (@WNPioneers)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WNPioneers (@WNPioneers)Front Range League -Website: https://www.frontrangeleague.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontrangeleague/ (@FrontRangeLeague)Twitter: https://www.twiiter.com/FrontRangeBBall/ (@FrontRangeBBall)Earned Fun Average -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky:  https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg .bsky.social)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

In this episode, Caleb and his Dad (Mark), are on their way to Western Nebraska for a late muzzleloader hunt. They discuss the tradition of gun hunting, re-live one of their first gun deer hunts together, and briefly set the stage for their upcoming hunt in Nebraska. We hope you enjoy and stay safe if you are hitting the woods this week! Have a blessed week! -Caleb   **Take Your Skull and Cape to Old Barn Taxidermy**   Old Barn Taxidermy Instagram: @oldbarntaxidermy My personal instagram: @calebleedrake The Backwoods Instagram: @backwoods_bulletin   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter  

Pheasant hunting season is underway across the state. In parts of western Nebraska, the birds haven't recovered from drought conditions in recent years.

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with cattle and buffalo ranchers in Western Nebraska

In today's episode, Christian Babcock and Gabe Foley discuss bow-hunting Antelope in Western Nebraska. If you enjoy the episode, please make sure to leave us a rating and review! - Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% off Exodus Products: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discoun.. Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca/ Check out ElimiShield Hunt Products: https://a.co/d/04lEDnUo Buy a HA Hat or T-shirt here: https://huntersadvantagemerch.com/ Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_adv... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thehuntersad... Gmail: thehuntersadvantage@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehuntersadvantage/support

Nebraskan Trees and Shrubs for Bored SuburbanitesEpisode IntroductionIn today's episode, Nebraskan Trees and Shrubs for Bored Suburbanites, we chat with Heather Byers, owner of Great Plains Nursery, about keystone species, the best time of year to plant trees, and beautiful and native options for woody plants humans, pollinators, and yes, even squirrels can enjoy.Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Guest Heather ByersHeather Byers is a native tree enthusiast and, along with her husband Brian, owner of Great Plains Nursery near Weston, NE. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2006 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Horticulture Production and shortly after started the business with a passion for growing and planting native trees and shrubs and sharing the importance of native plants for the ecosystem. Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by Lauritzen Gardens:laurtizengardens.orgListen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentTRIGGER WARNING: We occasionally discuss plants with a more eastern or western range. But we make a point to only discuss midwestern U.S. plants. Always check BONAP or other range maps to determine the best estimates of historical nativity. Top Trees and Shrubs at Great Plains NurseryMost of the plants we discuss can be found online at https://greatplainsnursery.com/ Although there are differences between Eastern and Western Nebraska, Heather stresses planting trees and shrubs with high ecological value. Her recommendations for Eastern NE:Oaks, baby!Did you know that oaks support 500 species of caterpillars. And consequentially, oaks support a variety of birds such as bluejays (beautiful jerks) and species of warblers. Many different kinds of oaks to choose from such as:Chinquapin or Dwarf Chinquapin Oak (great for smaller spaces)Chestnut OakHills OakRed Oak Burr OakSome recommendations for Western NE:Burr OakHackberryAmerican...

We talk about Hotels and Air B&B's, Nick mis-pronounces a city name in Western Nebraska, and also hates the environment.

Andrew Wells is the third generation of the iconic American yarn manufacturer Brown Sheep Company. Living near the family business outside Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, he grew up giving tours and sweeping the floors when his parents, Peggy and Robert Wells, ran the business. His grandfather, Harlan Brown, had been a sheep and lamb farmer before deciding to begin processing wool yarns, a business he eventually passed along to his daughter and son-in-law. (The company is named not for the color of the sheep but for the Brown family.) In 1980, the following ad appeared in Spin Off magazine: Sheep Company Starts Mill The Brown Sheep Co. of Mitchell, Nebraska, has started a spinning mill. They have wools in gray, black and white and knitting and weaving yarns for sale. For more information write: The Brown Sheep Co., Rt. 1, Mitchell, NE 69357. Send $1 for samples. The risk that Harlan Brown took in 1980 put the family on a course to become an important resource for American crafters. Decades later, Andrew and his family are pushing their commitment to A Building on Tradition The first five decades of Brown Sheep Company have been times of decline for both natural fibers and American manufacturing, but the Wells family continues producing wool yarn. Mantaining consistent quality in the face of such seismic shifts has called on the family's creativity and perseverance. Instead of straying from their core values by moving production overseas or reducing quality, they continue purchasing wool from the American West and creating yarn in their small-town facility. Brown Sheep Company performs as much of the processing as they can do themselves, from spinning through dyeing and packaging. Finding a dye house has become a challenge for many yarn manufacturers, and Western Nebraska has a dry climate with scant water resources. Brown Sheep Company keeps the process within their own hands by doing all their own dyeing. Their dye facility conserves water and energy by filtering waste water to use for the next dye bath (even if it's a different color). The company stores a sample length of each dye lot for years, just to make sure that each skein of Lamb's Pride or Nature Spun will match the same colorway that you bought years ago. The choice of fiber reflects Brown Sheep Company's philosophy, too. Instead of chasing ultrafine fibers that prove less durable in finished goods, Andrew travels to the Center of the Nation Wool Warehouse in South Dakota to choose soft wool in grades appropriate for hats, mittens, scarves, and sweaters. Lamb's Pride blends in some mohair for luster, drape, and durability. The easy-care classics Cotton Fleece and Cotton Fine include enough wool to stay light and elastic, which makes them popular for summer and baby items as well as weaving. Their newest yarn, Harborside Aran, is composed of four plies for a substantial yarn inspired by Irish sweaters; the palette of 17 colors has a rich, slightly heathered look. On the Needles and Beyond These days, Brown Sheep yarns may be most popular for knitting and crochet, but the company has always served a variety of fiber crafts. Lamb's Pride and other non-superwash wool yarns are go-to essentials for fulling (knitted or crocheted feltmaking). The company offers a number of their yarns wound on cones to make them accessible to weavers from pin loom to rigid heddle to multi-shaft. Brown Sheep Company's yarns have been used in weaving since the very beginning, when Harlan Brown sold his yarns to Diné (Navajo) weavers out of his car on his first sales trip. Diné weavers continue to use Brown Sheep yarns in their handwoven textiles, and they are an important partner for the company. Closer to home, the company's Director of Merchandising—and Andrew's wife—Brittany Wells has fallen in love with weaving and design. In addition to designing for magazines such as Handwoven and Little Looms, she created an officially registered pattern for Scotts Bluff County Tartan. Andrew and Brittany's young sons are the fourth generation of the Brown-Wells family to work in the family business—so far, as models. In this spotlight episode, Andrew and Brittany talk about the process of making high-quality wool yarns, the impact that Brown Sheep Company has in the American craft landscape, and what makes them more excited than ever to carry on the family tradition. To see photos of Brown Sheep Company's yarns, the Wells family, and the projects discussed in the episode, visit the show notes at Handwoven magazine. (https://handwovenmagazine.com/long-thread-podcast-spotlight-episode-brown-sheep-company/) Links Brown Sheep Company website (https://brownsheep.com/) Visit the Brown Sheep Company blog (https://brownsheep.com/blog/) for knit-alongs, yarn spotlights, and craft tips Subscribe to the Newsletter (https://brownsheep.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=490f4e087335e469026bf3291&id=33e52716c0) Find Brown Sheep Company on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BrownSheepCompany) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brownsheepco/) Find Brittany's “Quick Guide to Weaving with Brown Sheep Yarns” (https://brownsheep.com/a-quick-guide-to-weaving-with-brown-sheep-yarns/), with advice for multishaft, rigid-heddle, and tapestry looms Watch Peggy and Andrew Wells share the history and values of Brown Sheep Company in their About Us video (https://brownsheep.com/about-us/) See the “Nebraska Stories” (https://youtu.be/IKx7oyJvqtU) feature from Nebraska Public Television Take a class in person at the Brown Sheep Schoolhouse (https://www.brownsheepschool.com/) near Scotts Bluff, Nebraska This episode is brought to you by: Brown Sheep Company is a four-generation family business bringing you high quality wool and natural fiber yarns. We spin and dye U.S.-grown wool into hundreds of vibrant colors at our mill in western Nebraska. Our mill has something to offer for every craft, from our well-known knitting and crochet yarns to wool roving for spinning and felting. We offer U.S-made needlepoint yarn as well as yarn on cones for weaving. Learn more about our company and products at BrownSheep.com (https://brownsheep.com/).

Kyler Middleton, a Senior Principal Engineer at Veradigm and co-host of the Day Two Cloud podcast, joins Corey in this Screaming in the Cloud episode to talk about how tech careers are changing and the big impact of AI on starting in tech. Kyler, who once wanted to be a librarian, tells her story of becoming a tech pro. She highlights the importance of learning and sharing what you know, especially in tech. Corey and Kyler also get into how AI is changing the game for new techies and what that means if you're starting. Kyler's take on using and teaching tech offers some really helpful tips for anyone looking to get into or move up in the tech world.Show Highlights: (00:00) - Introduction(01:49) - Kyler describes her multiple roles(03:21) - Discussion on the realities of 'Day Two' operations in cloud environments(07:38) - Insights into technical debt and the concept of 'Day Two' in DevOps (13:54) - The importance of sharing knowledge and learning in public to benefit others in the tech community(20:07) - The use and limitations of AI in professional settings(26:41) - Debate on the overreliance on AI technology in decision-making processes and its potential consequences(32:05) - Closing remarks & where listeners can connect with KylerAbout Kyler:Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers' computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Then she was going to be a librarian to help people find the information they need. Then she discovered computers were a real job, and more than just a fix for her munchies, and she's now been a systems, network, call center, and security engineer, and is now a DevOps lead, and software engineer. She speaks at any conference that will have her, hosts Day Two Cloud podcast from Packet Pushers, and writes up cool projects with approachable language and pictures as part of her Medium series, Let's Do DevOps, with the intention to upskill anyone of any skill level. I have an insatiable curiosity and desire to help the folks around me succeed and grow. So - Let's Do DevOps.Links Referenced:Day Two Cloud Podcast: https://packetpushers.net/podcast/day-two-cloud/Kyler on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylermiddleton/Kyler's Blog on Medium: https://kymidd.medium.com/SponsorPanoptica: https://www.panoptica.app/

HOST: A severe winter storm in early April left millions of dollars in damage for eight western Nebraska counties. Those counties are now receiving federal assistance for recovery efforts. Nebraska Public Media's Sarah Lawlor has more. 052924 Disaster declaration voicer.wav: (48 s)President Joe Biden is declaring a major disaster exists in eight Nebraska counties affected by storms in April. The counties include Banner, Cheyenne, Dawes, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff and Sioux. The April storm included thunderstorms, freezing rain, snow and heavy winds. At least $10.5 million in initial damages were reported, according to a press release from Governor Jim Pillen. The costs are mainly for downed power lines and power poles.

On this episode of The Journey Within Podcast, Mark is joined by Julie Lund of Worldwide Trophy Adventures. Julie wears a lot of hats with WTA, but in this conversation, she is the manager of the WTA Outdoor Guardian Fund. Mark and Julie talk through the launch of this newly established 501c3 Non-Profit Organization for Conservation and the background of what it is and why it was formed. The Guardian Fund's mission is, "To ensure generations of wildlife and fishery resources through preservation, sustainable management, conservation and education." Some of the projects that have already been kicked off are Elk and Mule Deer Collaring in Western Nebraska and Turkey Restoration in Kentucky. If you have a project you want to start up with the Guardian Fund or want to learn more about how you can make a difference, contact Julie Lund. Enjoy Your Journey! Episode 106 | Mule Deer Collaring and CWD Detection Testing Episode 103 | Collaring Nebraska Elk with UNL and Game and Parks Partners and Promo Codes in this Episode Donate to the WTA Guardian Fund - https://wtaguardianfund.org/donate/ Leupold, Be Relentless - https://www.leupold.com/ Start a WTA Tags Portfolio or Book The Adventure of a Lifetime at - worldwidetrophyadventures.com Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markvpeterson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkPeterson. TikTok: tiktok.com/@markvpeterson Web: http://markvpeterson.com/ This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Russ spoke with Karen Benzel from United Way of Western Nebraska.  The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

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The priority candidate for president of the University of Nebraska held his first public forum Friday. Dr. Jeffrey Gold answered questions about budget cuts, the university's relationship with the legislature and getting students from Western Nebraska.

Today we welcome a new co-host, Kyler Middleton, to the Day Two Cloud podcast. Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers' computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Now she's the newest co-host for Day Two Cloud… perhaps a lateral move, given the lack of baked goods. Kyler will draw on... Read more »

Today we welcome a new co-host, Kyler Middleton, to the Day Two Cloud podcast. Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers' computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Now she's the newest co-host for Day Two Cloud… perhaps a lateral move, given the lack of baked goods. Kyler will draw on... Read more »

Today we welcome a new co-host, Kyler Middleton, to the Day Two Cloud podcast. Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers' computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Now she's the newest co-host for Day Two Cloud… perhaps a lateral move, given the lack of baked goods. Kyler will draw on... Read more »

In this episode Elliott interviews Chris Jobman a professional dog training and waterfowl hunter in Western Nebraska. They discuss what the migration was like for Chris during the 23-24 season. Was it behind schedule? Is it really shifting to the west and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Randolph brothers busted a hole in the wall of their bakery to accommodate factory worker's short break time. That was the first of 3 ways to create word of mouth. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom and Pop to major brands. Steven Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Steven sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients, so here's one of those. [Travis Crawford Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. I'm Dave Young. I'm here with Steven Semple, and we're going to talk about an empire that was built, that's why we call it the Empire Builders, in case you hadn't caught onto that whole thing about why we're named what we are. Good morning, Steven. How are you? Stephen Semple: Wow, you're really on it this morning. Dave Young: I'm not on a... People ask, "Is that scripted?" Oh gosh, no. Isn't it obvious? You've whispered our subject for the day in my ear just as we started the countdown, and it instantly brought back memories of trips to Austin, Texas, with my children back in the early 2000s. Probably back around the turn of the century, young man, shortly after. Stephen Semple: Really? Dave Young: Mm-hmm. When Julie and I first traveled down to Wizard Academy, we had four kids at home. And this was when Wizard Academy was still down in Butte, at Roy's office. So the easiest way to get there was down I-35, if you're familiar with Austin. Stephen Semple: Right. Okay. Dave Young: Well, right at... I think it's at Slaughter and I-35. We had to make a stop every time as we headed south at a Krispy Kreme Donuts. Stephen Semple: At a Krispy Kreme. All right. Dave Young: Because we didn't have a Krispy Kreme donuts back in Western Nebraska. There probably still isn't one. Stephen Semple: There's no question. They're far more concentrated in the south of [inaudible 00:03:00] although another city that has a ton of them is New York City. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Yeah. When I was doing the speaking engagement this summer at NASDAQ... So first of all, there's a really neat one right off of Times Square. I swear, you couldn't go five minutes on Manhattan without bumping into a Krispy Kreme. They were everywhere. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Yeah, they were absolutely everywhere in New York. Dave Young: In case the listener hasn't figured it out, today's topic is Krispy Kreme donuts. Stephen Semple: I guess we never had [inaudible 00:03:30] announce that, did we? Dave Young: What we loved about it... I mean... Shoot, I'm raising kids, and everybody ate donuts, right? But we had a place in our hometown called Daylight Donuts, which I think was a small franchise. And you could get donuts at the grocery store. You could get the boxes of donuts, but man, there was just nothingness. And Dunkin was around, but there was just like the Krispy Kreme had the green light, red light thing on the drive-up. And if the green light was on, it means they're making donuts right now. And yours will still be hot from the grease when they hand it to you out the window. And it was like, "That was an amazing thing." Stephen Semple: Yeah, they've done incredible. They were founded by two brothers, Vernon and Louis Randolph, and Winston-Salem on July 13th, 1937. And today, they have 1400 locations. They got 21,000 employees, and they do a half a billion in revenues. So they've done real well. Dave Young: I think half a billion's empire sized. Stephen Semple: Well, yeah, it's a lot of donuts. That's a lot of donuts. Dave Young: It's a lot of donuts. The other thing that was really cool about what's go...

Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, DU Central Flyway migration editor, and the two discuss the current conditions in much of the Central Flyway. Pollmann, a South Dakota native, offers insight into his season along with an update from throughout the region. He describes quite the lull in migration as temperatures have remained fairly mild, even warmer than normal. Reports he is hearing is that North Dakota, and some parts of the Canadiana Prairie are still holding a significant number of mallards and Canada geese.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

94-year-old rancher and Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee Clarence Lanka talks about growing up on a ranch in Western Nebraska, riding his horse to a one room school, roping, good horses, and his faith in God.      Find out more about Cowboy Crossroads at www.andyhedges.com     Become a patron at www.patreon.com/cowboycrossorads  

Ever wonder what it's like to conquer the captivating 1.6-mile Saddle Rock Trail in Western Nebraska? Strap on your virtual hiking boots and join me as I undertake this adventurous journey, starting from the Visitor Center, winding through the scenic valley, penetrating a remarkable hand-dug tunnel, and finally, standing atop the iconic Scotch Bluff. The breathtaking views, the thrilling inclines, and the local birdlife encounters are sure to leave you awestruck.As we navigate the descent, you'll hear my insightful observations about the geological strata of the rocks and get a rare close-up of Saddle Rock. Listen in as I share safety tips, trail challenges, and interesting titbits about landmarks like Eagle Rock, Sentinel Rock, and the South Bluff. This episode is more than just a hike; it's an immersive outdoor adventure packed with intriguing facts, stunning visuals, and the raw thrill of reaching the summit. So, ready for a heart-pounding virtual hike? Let's hit the trail together!Support the show

Lot's and lots of football talk on this edition of the BetFred Sports Doc Talk Podcast. Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice break down the most recent comments from Husker Head Coach Matt Rhule. As fall camp wraps up and school gets ready to start, Coach Rhule discusses the next steps as the season opener is now less than two weeks away.   Topics Dr. Rob and Travis discuss: When do the Huskers start prepping for Minnesota? How will quarterback Jeff Sims limit turnovers? Can Nebraska win with its two back-up quarterbacks? Coach Rhule's approach to selecting captains. Also, we go through the over/under on the future win totals for every team in the Big 10 West Division. Here's a surprise, Travis thinks Nebraska will do better than Rob does.   Looking to place a big on the win totals? Here's a great deal for you!  Place any Power 5 win total wager at Betfred and be eligible for an immediate 10% back up to $100 in Fred Bets. For those in Eastern Nebraska, Betfred is the go-to local book; for those in Western Nebraska, options extend to Colorado. If you're using the BetFred Iowa app, new customers can receive $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% cashback on losses, capped at $200 per week for the first five weeks of betting with Fred, by placing their first $50 wager. If you're tuning in from various locations across the country, you can also place bets with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Legal matters might arise for anyone at some point. When that time comes, consider reaching out to attorney Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor, a licensed athlete agent in Nebraska, specializes in assisting athletes and businesses in navigating the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. The season is just around the corner. Make sure to gear up with all things Husker at Husker Hounds—whether it's in person at their Omaha locations or online at HuskerHounds.com. They offer an extensive and high-quality selection. Once the season kicks off, remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and catch "Doc's Diagnosis," brought to you by Centris Federal Credit Union. If you have questions for Dr. Rob, feel free to email them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Stay connected with Doc Talk Sports on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctalksports Travis Justice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/traviscreates Facebook: https://facebook.com/doctalksports YouTube: https://youtube.com/doctalksports Lastly, a special thanks goes to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for their support in distributing this podcast.  

As the upcoming season approaches, it's time to delve into the win predictions for the Big 10 Conference. In this week's episode of the Doc Talk Podcast, presented by Betfred Sports, we're focusing on the competitive East Division. Hosts Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka hold differing opinions on the win totals of certain teams. When you're ready to place your win total bets, consider using Betfred Sports. By placing a Power 5 win total bet with Betfred, you can receive an immediate 10% cashback up to $100 in the form of Fred Bets. Additionally, the preseason Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll has been released, and we delve into its implications in this podcast. The Big 10's current and future standings are well represented in the rankings. Turning attention to Nebraska, notable changes are occurring. Xavier Betts is no longer part of the team, and Deion Sanders has made a bold statement by declaring his stance against the Huskers having any red in their locker room. For those in Eastern Nebraska, Betfred is the go-to local book; for those in Western Nebraska, options extend to Colorado. If you're using the BetFred Iowa app, new customers can receive $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% cashback on losses, capped at $200 per week for the first five weeks of betting with Fred, by placing their first $50 wager. If you're tuning in from various locations across the country, you can also place bets with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Legal matters might arise for anyone at some point. When that time comes, consider reaching out to attorney Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor, a licensed athlete agent in Nebraska, specializes in assisting athletes and businesses in navigating the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. The season is just around the corner. Make sure to gear up with all things Husker at Husker Hounds—whether it's in person at their Omaha locations or online at HuskerHounds.com. They offer an extensive and high-quality selection. Once the season kicks off, remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and catch "Doc's Diagnosis," brought to you by Centris Federal Credit Union. If you have questions for Dr. Rob, feel free to email them to doctalksports@gmail.com. Stay connected with Doc Talk Sports on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctalksports Travis Justice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/traviscreates Facebook: https://facebook.com/doctalksports YouTube: https://youtube.com/doctalksports Lastly, a special thanks goes to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for their support in distributing this podcast.

In this episode, Benton and Christy Line discuss their farming journey at Guided Rock Farms in Western Nebraska. The duo share their unique approach to soil health and livestock management, focusing on minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining a diverse crop rotation, and using livestock for weed control and fertilization. Their farming operation is not limited to crop farming; they also raise Navajo Churro sheep, an ancient breed prized for its wool. They share the intricacies of their sheep and wool operation, from shearing to processing and selling wool. Despite facing challenges like capital and time constraints, the Lines remain committed to their farming goals, which include organic and regenerative farming practices. The Lines' story offers an inspiring look into the world of beginning farmers, providing valuable insights into sustainable farming and the unique challenges and triumphs they face.Books/Resources Mentioned:The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs by Joel Salatin (Amazon) (Bookshop)Social media:Facebook: Guided Rock FarmsInstagram: @guided_rock_farmsWebsite: https://guidedrockfarms.com/ Follow us on social media!Website: https://grazinggrass.com/Facebook: Grazing Grass PodcastInstagram: @grazinggrassTwitter: @grazing_grassAffiliate links:Riverside - Create professional-quality podcast episodes with ease using Riverside's seamless recording and editing tools.Podium - Unlock your podcast's potential with Podium, the AI copywriter for show notes, articles, social posts, and more!Transistor - 

What a week it's been in college football! The Pac-12 is essentially dead and the Big 10 adds Washington and Oregon. A crazy shift in the college landscape, and folks, as we discuss on the latest edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, it ain't done yet.  Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss the ramifications, the positives and the negatives realignment and what the future looks like. Also, we don't forget about the first week of training camp for the Huskers. Sure, everyone is excited about he narrative coming out of Lincoln, they should be it's a new coaching staff. But at the end of the day, results are are what matter and we won't see those for almost a month.  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. The season is right around the corner. Get all your Husker gear at Husker Hounds—two locations in the Omaha area and online at HuskerHounds.com. Husker Hounds really does have biggest and best selection you can find.  If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast.  

The Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports welcomes Tom Shatel from the Omaha World Herald to the basement. Believe it or not, this is one of the longest podcasts Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice has ever done, and they still didn't cover everything they wanted to get to.  Big 10 Media Days is a hot topic of discussion, as is the ever-changing landscape of college football. Will conferences just disappear and a new "professional" league take its place? There's plenty of money to do it and Colorado jumping ship from the PAC-12 might have been the pebble that broke loose to start an all-out avalanche.  Also, with Bud Crawford dominating the boxing world and the Welterweight division, where does the Champ fall on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest athletes ever in Omaha.?  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. The season is right around the corner. Get all your Husker gear at Husker Hounds—two locations in the Omaha area and online at HuskerHounds.com. Husker Hounds really does have biggest and best selection you can find.  If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast.  

The concept of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) has now reached its third year of existence. Money is flowing, creating an uneven playing field in college athletics. Let's be honest the playing field was uneven before NIL. Coaches and administrators from SEC (Southeastern Conference) have marched up Capitol Hill, urging for legislative intervention. Meanwhile, the NCAA is attempting to assert its authority by emphasizing that their rules supersede state laws for member schools. Additionally, the IRS has raised concerns about the non-profit status of collectives, recognizing them as pay-for-play entities, potentially jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. In this episode of the Doc Talk podcast, presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice host Connor Orr in their basement studio. Connor, a registered sports agent and partner at the law firm Orr and Horgan in Omaha, offers valuable insights. The future of NIL faces numerous challenges and uncertainties. The past three years have seen significant changes, and it is likely that more changes will follow in the next three years. Our discussion shed light on these issues, revealing that finding solutions to the NIL puzzle, even if they are kept within the collegiate system, requires dedicated effort. We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments section after listening to the podcast. Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast.  

After listening to this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Huskers fans may be astounded by what they hear.  Iowa Western Community College Head Coach Scott Strohmeier is our guest. Scott is the 2022 Nationa Junior College Coach of the Year. Iowa Western won its second national title under Strohmeir in 14 years. The Reivers have also finished runner-up twice under Strohmeir, the IWCC's only head coach since the program started in 2009.  Nebraska fans may need to remember that Tom Osborne was instrumental in Iowa Western getting a football program. He was a consultant for former IWCC President Dr. Dan Kinney. At the time, many people thought Iowa Western would become a pipeline of players to Lincoln. After all, there are no junior colleges in Nebraska that play football.  However, the story plays out differently. Iowa Western has created a pipeline for sure, just not to Lincoln. You will have to listen to the podcast to get the exact number of Iowa Western Players that have worn the Scarlet and Cream; the number may shock you. For the record, Stohmeier has put over 400 players into D1 Programs over the past 14 years and close to 100 at Power 5 Programs.  Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss his relationship with previous Nebraska coaches with Coach Strohmeier and what he expects moving forward with Matt Ruhle and the new Nebraska staff. They also talk about the critically acclaimed Last Chance U on Netflix and what the transfer portal and NIL mean to the JUCO game.  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

Czabe connects with GUILLOTINE LEAGUES PAUL CHARCHIAN as he sets out upon the great American landscape in his new Toyota Tundra and camper for the first foray of the spring/summer. We discuss how it's going. Camping site "witches" tornados, making camping mistakes and more. Czabe is ready to cut the cord on DirecTV. Debate about kickers. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Rob Zatechka was at Memorial Stadium for the Spring Game. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob talks with Travis Justice about what he liked and didn't like from the scrimmage.  This episode was recorded at Kros Strain Brewing in LaVista, Nebraska. Besides football, Dr. Rob and Travis also talk Nebraska Craft Beer with Jeff Hardy from Kros Strain and Tickets with Chad Carr from Tickets For Less.  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast.   

Every college football program has its share of stars living off name recognition for generations. Rarely is there a position group that carries the same clout with fans.  At Nebraska, you have three Heisman Trophy Winners and several Outland and Lombardi Trophy winners. Of course, all those winners continue to sign autographs and take photos with fans. But "The Pipeline" seems to evoke the emotions of greatness, dominance, athleticism, nastiness, and championships with Husker fans. Why? Probably because Nebraska has struggled for the last 20 years, and a big reason is average to poor offensive line play. The original "Pipeline" was made up of: Rob Zatechka Zach Wiegert Brendan Stai Aaron Graham Joel Wilks These five will be at the Hail Varsity Club in La Vista on Friday night, April 21, from 6-9 PM. This meet and greet is the night before the Spring Game and is presented by Pipeline Jerkey.  On this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast Presented by BetFred Sports. Dr. Rob and Travis Justice are drinking beer and eating Pipeline Jerky with the Center of the Pipeline, Aaron Graham. Aaron was the lone Junior starter on the 1994 National Championship O-Line and had the luxury of two National Championship rings. So, was the 1995 O-Line really the 1994 backups, as Dr. Rob has said hundreds of times on this podcast?  After Nebraska, Aaron played six years in the NFL and is now living in Gretna and President at National Land Realty. The best part about having Aaron on the podcast, he has all the dirt and funny stories about Dr. Rob!  It's going to be a busy weekend! First, see The Pipeline on Friday night. Then, the Spring Game is on Saturday. Then on Sunday afternoon, come to Kros Strain Brewing in La Vista, as we will be recording the podcast on location! Of course, there will be a food truck and always great beer!  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast.   

Fresh off the Final Four, college basketball Referee and Omaha resident John Higgins is the latest guest to come to the basement on the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports.  John tells some incredible stories about his journey as a referee that started when he was a student at Kearney State. Now with nine Final Fours under his belt, John is one, if not the most recognizable college basketball referee in the country.  The "fame" comes with a downside; he also might be one of the most despised officials. When you do big games, and fans don't like the calls you make, they will let you hear it. Sometimes it hits a little too close to home. Listen to the entire podcast for some crazy stories! Off the basketball court, John owns and operates the Rooferees! John Higgins Weatherguard is a roofing and siding company. Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to 50% of their losses back, up to $200 per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred.  Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Need a lawyer? At some point in life, everyone does. Call Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan when you do. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

What do you do to stop people from drinking to much alcohol? Get them to travel, of course. Witness the birth of the travel agency. Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Travis Crawford Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to The Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here with Stephen Semple. And you've got me stumped on today's topic, Stephen, right? Stephen Semple: It doesn't happen very often. Dave Young: And it either means that you're finding nuggets that nobody's ever found or we've hit the bottom of the barrel, but I don't think we've hit that. You said, "This is Thomas Cook Travel," and you thought I might have heard of it, but you failed to understand that I spent my formative years in Western Nebraska where there was no travel agent. There was no travel. In fact, tomorrow Julie and I will have been married 20, no, excuse me, 31 years. Stephen Semple: Wow. Dave Young: And our first date, we drove a hundred miles to go to a Starbucks, Baskin-Robbins and a Taco Bell. So, travel agent, where? What? Stephen Semple: Your travel agent was your gas station. Dave Young: I've heard of such things. So do tell me more about this Thomas Cook fellow. Stephen Semple: Well, they existed for 178 years until going defunct in 2019 so they were around a long time. And it was founded by Thomas Cook on July 5th, 1841 in Leicester, England. And it was a pioneer in the travel space. That's what makes it interesting. Thomas Cook created the idea of middle-class travel, group travel, and the travel agency. They created that. He really was the first. Thomas Cook was a Baptist minister from the Midlands of England and one day while waiting for a stagecoach he conceived the idea that travel, and specifically the educational benefits of travel, could help working people be weaned off the fiend of alcohol, as he put it. Dave Young: I mean, these days you travel to go find places to get alcohol. Stephen Semple: Well, I know, it seems odd, doesn't it? He was quoted as saying, "What a glorious thing that it would be if the newly developed power of railways and locomotion could be subservient to the cause of the Temperance Movement." It started his thinking around it because on July 5th, 1841 Cook arranged for a train to carry 570 temperance supporters 11 miles from Leicester to Loughborough and back for a shilling. And the price included tickets and food, all-inclusive. So over the next three summers Cook created more and more outings for temperance groups and Sunday school children, and it became so successful that the Midlands County Railway Company offered Cook an arrangement as long as he provided passengers. Dave Young: Cool. Stephen Semple: So Cook started a business under his name that organized rail excursions for pleasure, and he took a percentage of the revenue so basically became the world's first travel agent. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: He also took this step further. He created first class and second class tickets. Dave Young: Oh, there you go. Stephen Semple: So here's the other thing he realized is, travel, in that day, people weren't traveling. So to stimulate travel, what did you have to do? He created a 60-page handbook on journeys. This was the first travel brochure. So people are starting to travel, "Well, I got to stimulate the travel, so I need to create a travel brochure." He began advertising the idea of travel, and he's quoted as saying,

Bill Busch was thrown into the Defensive Coordinator job after four games into Nebraska's Season.  The numbers don't lie; the Blackshirts got better with Busch in charge. Read this article for more information. Busch didn't make a difference on defense for Nebraska in 2022; as the Special Teams Coordinator, Busch was in charge of a massive turnaround; again, the numbers don't lie! A +451 improvement in six different categories from 2021 to 2022. Despite the numbers and being a Pender, Nebraska native, Matt Rhule did not retain Busch. Today he's hanging out doing morning radio on 93.7 The Ticket in Lincoln. Busch is also on the speaking circuit, talking to groups and companies about overcoming adversity.  Well, now he is making his first appearance on the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports. Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice have been criticized before about not talking enough about football. That is not the case in this episode. If you like football, you will geek out for the next hour and forty-five minutes.  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast.   

Spring practice for the Huskers starts on Monday, March 20. In the past Spring seasons, fans were focused on the quarterback battle or who the top running back will be. Instead, everyone will be dialed in on new Head Coach Matt Rhule and his staff this year.  The expectations at Nebraska have never changed. However, it's no secret that the results have not matched the expectations, and that's why the Huskers are starting over with their sixth new Head Coach since 1998.  On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatehcka sit down with Mitch Sherman from The Athletic and discuss the expectations for Spring Practice and if we are going to learn anything about what this team is capable of doing. Also, how many players will be leaving after the Spring Season? It might be more than you think! Right now, there are not enough scholarships to go around.   Mitch also gives us his insight into the recruitment of quarterback Dylan Riola. Riola made a big splash on his recent visit to Lincoln. Was his high visibility at the basketball an indication of his comfortability and maybe showing his cards on his college selection? We discuss.  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

Weather Didn't Permit Mille Lacs - Went to Devils Lake, ND Instead Cold Front Shut Down the Bite, It Picked Up Today After We Left (shocker) Tracks are Almost Essential Still Still Had a Great Time with Friends Shout out to Mike Peluso for Allowing Us to Crash at His Place Zack Shack is Back! North Dakota Bill HB1538 Gaining Steam for the Future of Fishing Tournaments in the State - Contact Your Representatives https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-overview/bo1538.html First Geese Spotted in Western Nebraska.  Squaw Creek Holding Over 2 Million Snow Geese - Cold Weather Will Stall the Migration Spring Snow Goose Hunting Predictions and Plans for Our Crew When Will The Snow Geese Arrive in the Dakotas? Does a Rotary Machine Exist That'll Last? (Gone Downhill Since the FIRST) 2nd Half Best Over and Under Shotgun? What Happens to Ammunition if We Go to War with China? Best Shotgun Shells Walleye Fishing on the Missouri River This Spring - Will the North Dakota State Record Walleye Fall Again? Big Muddy Walleye Tournament in Early May How Vital is Forward-Facing Sonar for River Fishing Nowadays? Still Searching for Best Shuttle/Pole Combo for Forward Facing Technology Best Alcohol Shots Ever Invented? Best German Food  

Clete Blakeman was a three-year letter winner at quarterback for the University of Nebraska. But he's made a more prominent name for himself as one of the top officials in the National Football League.  Clete cut his teeth as an official following in his dad's footsteps in the high school ranks in Nebraska and small colleges in the Midwest. He jumped to the Big 12 Conference in 2000 and the NFL in 2008, where he spent two seasons as a Field Judge. He was promoted to the White Hat (Referee) in 2010. He was the Referee for Super Bowl 50. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports,  we have a long conversation with Clete about all things officiating. A fascinating story of how he got started to where he is now. For you video game enthusiasts, Since 2013, Blakeman's voice and likeness have been used for penalty announcements in the Madden NFL franchise. Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

College athletics is a BIG business. So here's some news that will shock no one; it will keep getting bigger.  When Trev Alberts took the job at Nebraska to be the Athletic Director, he wanted to surround himself with people he trusted. So one of the first people he turned to was Doug Ewald. The fancy title Ewald has is Executive Associate Athletic Director-Chief Financial Officer. In layman's terms, he's the bean counter for a budget of well over $ 100 million. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice sit down and talk money with Doug. The ever-changing landscape of NIL and what the future holds for paying players. Has selling alcohol at Pinnacle Bank Arena been the financial windfall some people thought it would be? And with USC and UCLA joining the Big 10, what does this mean for travel budgets and the strain on student-athletes?  There's a lot to digest in our hour-long conversation. But one thing is for sure; there's more to an athletic department than most of us even know.  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and drive to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  Welcome back to the podcast for 2023, Connor Orr from the law firm Orr and Horgan. Connor is a licensed athlete agent in the State of Nebraska. He works with athletes and businesses to help them navigate the exciting, developing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness. If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

This is the podcast we have been waiting for! The brothers Zatechka.  Betfred Sports presents the Doc Talk Podcast. On this edition, Travis Justice sits back (interjecting occasionally) as Dr. Rob welcomes his brother Jon into the studio. So much to discuss, from the family dynamics to football to the recruiting, as Jon's son Issac recently committed to North Dakota State through the transfer portal. And we get to the bottom of two things we are dying to know, who's the toughest and smartest?  Betfred is THE local book for Eastern Nebraska; drive to Iowa. And in Western Nebraska, and go to Colorado.  If you use the BetFred Iowa app, new customers who make their first wager of $50 will get $111 in Fred Bets and up to $200 in Fred Bets per week for their first five weeks of Betting with Fred. Visit the Betfred Sportsbook Iowa App to start betting now! Must be 21 and located in Iowa. Gambling Problem, call 1-800-BETS OFF. Are you listening from around the country? In addition to Iowa and Colorado, you can bet with Betfred in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Louisiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.  If you need legal help, call our friends at Orr and Horgan. If you're looking for an Omaha law firm that combines the wisdom of experience with the energy and ambition of youth, look no further than Orr & Horgan (Orr & Horgan, P.L.L.C.). As experienced Omaha Lawyers, we apply our knowledge to every case to get you the best possible outcome. Their success is measured by yours- no matter your situation, they will be there to help you through it.   https://orrhorgan.com/ If you have a question for Dr. Rob, you can email doctalksports@gmail.com. Follow Doc Talk Sports on Social Media: https://twitter.com/doctalksports https://twitter.com/traviscreates https://facebook.com/doctalksports https://youtube.com/doctalksports Finally, a big thanks to David Max and Joe Hudson at Huskermax for helping distribute this podcast. 

After reading a very interesting thread on the Nebraska Deer Hunting facebook group, we reached out to a hunter that posted a very innocent post that got lots of mixed reactions.  The post read "Public land hunting in Nebraska was everything you said it would be" or something close to that.  After talking with Scott from Minnesota, we no doubt live in one of the best states in the Union.  Listen in to hear his experience hunting public land in Nebraska as an out-a-stater who's never hunted here before. 

1. Grain, Soybean Futures Decline in Overnight Trading; 2. Investors Curb Net-Long Positions in Corn, Beans; 3. Dry Conditions Expected in Parts of Western Nebraska

1. Grain, Soybean Futures Decline in Overnight Trading; 2. Investors Curb Net-Long Positions in Corn, Beans; 3. Dry Conditions Expected in Parts of Western Nebraska

Jakob Huck is a horseman from Western Nebraska.  He currently works for Buck Brannaman, supporting him as he puts on horsemanship clinics around the country.  Ben and Joe talk with Jakob about life on the road, his journey in horsemanship and his goals for the future.   

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1. Wheat, Soybean Futures Surge in Overnight Trading; 2. Corn and Bean Export Inspections Down Week-to-Week; 3. Dry Weather Leads to Wildfire Risks in Western Nebraska, South Dakota