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Welcome to the Let It Fly Show. This week, President and General Manager of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Martie Cordaro joins the Let It Fly Show. Martie has been with the Omaha Storm Chasers for nearly 20 years, and reflects on everything from that time, ranging from changes in the baseball scene, the origin of Werner Park, and the importance of the connection between the Storm Chaser and the Kansas City Royals. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 0:00 – Introduction (Martie Cordaro Joins the Show) 1:05 – Day Games VS. Night Games 4:16 – 20th Season (Planned to Stay in Omaha?) 7:24 – How Much of GM-ing is Sales? 8:25 – Getting into Baseball/Rosenblatt Stadium Renovation 16:46 – Having the Stadium Off 370 19:59 – Thoughts on Omaha Soccer? 22:17 – Is Baseball Too Fast Now? 25:25 – Minor League Creative & Marketing 27:05 – Royals & Storm Chasers Connection 28:57 – Upcoming Auctions & Merch 32:48 – Passion for ALS Research Funding 36:11 – Rapid-Fire Questions (Star Wars Special) 38:09 – Favorite Promotional Night Ever 41:31 – Kids Club 100% Free (Grass Pass) 42:51 – Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l Severe is joined by Tim Verghese from Inside Nebraska for a deep dive into the 2026 NFL Draft! They break down the numbers, the top prospects at every position, sleeper picks, and bold takes — all from inside Let It Fly Sports Bar in the Capital District, Omaha. Topics covered: Why this is one of the strangest drafts in years (only 5 QBs/RBs in the top 100)The strongest positions in this draft: Edge rushers & safetiesWide receiver rankings — Jeremiah Smith, Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III & moreOffensive line deep dive — who's a plug-and-play starter vs. who to avoidDefensive back group breakdown: Caleb Downs, Kamari Ramsey & moreHall of Fame candidate picks from this draft classSleeper rushers, linebackers & running backs flying under the radarEmmet Johnson, Arch Manning hot takes & much more🍺 Presented by Bud Light — Easy to drink, easy to enjoy. 📍 Let It Fly Sports Bar | Capital District, Omaha | La Vista | Let It Fly West 🕐 Happy Hour: 3–6 PM & 10 PM–1 AM daily | Taco Tuesday | Dollar Wing Wednesday 🔔 Like & Subscribe for more Let It Fly Show content! 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts — search "Let It Fly Show" Follow Tim Verghese: @InsideNebraska ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Welcome | Let It Fly Sports Bar & Bud Light shoutout1:05 – Tim Verghese background & how he got into scouting2:17 – First draft memory: Lamar Jackson, Ndamukong Suh & the 2018 draft3:07 – What makes the 2026 draft unique — only 5 QBs/RBs in the top 1003:50 – Strongest positions: DBs, edge rushers, offensive line5:23 – Wide receiver group breakdown & the "doubt" on every WR15:44 – Jeremiah Smith vs. Luther Burden III — who's the WR1?8:27 – Defensive back group: big body safeties & coverage concerns9:05 – First round numbers game: OL, QBs, RBs, WRs projection13:07 – Why "fit" matters more in this draft than any other20:17 – Hall of Fame candidate picks from this class22:34 – Caleb Downs deep dive — the most underrated prospect?26:39 – Denzel Boston: Cortland Sutton comp & first round value?28:27 – Vega (Penn State guard) — Will Shields comparison & HOF upside35:33 – Ted Hurst & Bryce Lance as overlooked WR sleepers38:36 – Edge rusher sleepers: Gabe Jack, Jason Barham & David Bailey debate46:13 – Linebacker breakdown: Sonny Styles, CJ Allen, Kyle Lewis & Anthony Hill Jr.50:08 – QB sleeper: Nussmeyer & Arch Manning hot take54:16 – Texas offensive line recruiting failures55:00 – Emmet Johnson, running back depth & Nebraska connections56:59 – Safety sleepers: Singleton, C.R. Wright1:02:54 – Final thoughts & draft night predictions1:04:37 – Wrap-up & closing remarks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Let It Fly Show, special guest, Eric Behrens, former basketball coach and soon-to-be principal of Central High School, joins the show and reflects on his time as the head coach for Omaha Central, and the future as principal. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 0:00 – Introduction (Where Josh Jones is at) 2:30 – Headline #1: Nebraska Baseball Beats Creighton 3:35 – Headline #2: Ahmad Hudson. Nebraska or LSU 5:56 – Headline #3: Chris Payton-Jones Passes Away 7:34 – Eric Becoming Principal of Central 9:33 – Omaha Central is Always Evolving 10:57 – From Coaching to Principal 13:14 – Starting Out Coaching at Central 15:37 – Adapting for Each Team 19:48 – Change of Students Transferring 22:44 – NIL at High School Level 25:15 – Taking Over from Eric's Dad 29:38 – Eric's Favorite Central Teams 30:59 – Best Player in Omaha Metro 34:05 – Goal as Central Principal 36:22 – Wrap Up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show! Our guest this week is none other than Dave Tollefson, former defensive end and linebacker in the NFL, who is the 2026 defensive analyst for the Huskers. Dave has a history engrained with grit and perseverance, and a love of football that he brings to the 2026 Husker season.  📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 0:00 – Introduction 2:09 – Headline #1: Michigan wins National title 4:43 – Headline #2: College Basketball transfer portal is open 7:05 – Headline #3: Tough Tony Davis passes away 9:22 – Where was Dave when Rhule called? 11:19 – Thoughts on the crew, where Dave fit 15:53 – Room for d-line improvement 20:10 – Dave talks working with Riley Von Poppel  24:12 – Dave's perseverance story. 3 missed seasons 27:26 – Drafted in the NFL, needing to do your job 30:43 – Huskers are strong enough, but does their footwork match? 36:47 – Enjoying Football outside of the actual game 40:18 – Absorbing and adapting pre-snap 49:05 – Most difficult part of d-line 51:14 – Huskers are better than we think 54:54 – Wrap up & outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Let It Fly Show is back! This week, Chuck Johnston, Executive Director of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, joins the show to discuss the greatest high school athletes Nebraska has seen, how the selection process for the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame works, and touch on Greg McDermott's retirement. As a bonus for this week, Jon Walker returns to the Let It Fly Show to dive in to McDermott's retirement and what the future of Creighton may look like. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction; packed episode preview 2:09 – Chuck Johnston joins the show 3:23 – The Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame 5:33 – History of the NE High School Sports Hall of Fame 9:01 – "Mount Rushmore" of NE High School Sports. The best in history 15:31 – 24th & Glory, what going to Omaha could have been 18:23 – Qualifications for NE High School Hall of Fame 23:16 – Honoring Brad Feeken and Kimera Bartee 26:59 – Family award, who should win? 31:11 – Lincoln Southeast; most sports careers in one team? 33:22 – Legends Rock Podcast — stranded island music 40:01 – Coach Mac stories; Honest and Kind 50:46 – Wrap up and farewell to Chuck Johnston 52:04 – John Walker breaks down Greg McDermott retirement 56:04 – Greg's impacts a coach, or as a person? 59:12 – Pressure on Alan Huss 1:03:15 – Huskers/Creighton rivalry shifting? 1:05:00 – Where does Mac go now? 1:07:27 – How's recruiting been affected? 1:11:44 – Wrap up & Outro  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week! On the Let It Fly Show, Drue Lovgren, a Board member of Bags of Fun, joins to highlight the incredible work Bags of Fun has done and the support and empowerment they provide for families struggling with their child's health. An inspirational story, and one that keeps on giving. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to the Let It Fly Show, introduction to Bags of Fun 2:11 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball vs. UCLA 4:35 – Headline #2: Creighton Basketball's extremely rough season 6:59 – Headline #3: NCAA Tournament; Michigan, Arizona, & Duke 7:55 – Drue Lovgren joins the Let It Fly Show 8:56 – Origin of Bags of Fun, the story of Gabby Krause 12:09 – How did Bags of Fun come to Omaha from Denver? 13:09 – Importance of supporting families in Omaha 15:50 – Process of perfecting and personalizing every bag 17:11 – Highlighting Mental Health-specific bags 22:18 – 4th Annual Game Night Gala, & Golf Tournament 24:49 – Honoring and remembering Brook Berringer 32:13 – Annual Game Night – April 10th, Golf Tournament – June 10th 33:49 – Outro, event tickets selling fast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Let It Fly Show is back! We're joined this week by Damon Benning, a four-year letter winner and former Husker running back. As a 1996 Orange Bowl MVP, Benning sits down and breaks down the 2026 Husker Football lineup as Spring Ball kicks off. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction, welcome to the Let It Fly Show 1:20 – Damon Benning joins the Let It Fly Show, seeing success in NE Basketball again 4:24 – Husker Spring Ball; cut straight to the football 6:41 – Flashback to November 1st Game. Winning with expectations 9:09 – Huskers giving up yards. Miscommunication costs games 11:36 – Wide Receiver Room shocking everyone 14:49 – Offensive front line; their potential for this year 18:12 – Huskers' 20 Defensive Backs. How competitive is it? 23:41 – Running backs: Mekhi Nelson's explosiveness, Isaiah Mozee's late transition to RB 30:42 – D-Line. Break down inside and out 39:59 – New Freshmen, do they have a shot? 44:44 – What if the Huskers are good next year? 47:21 – Wrap up & outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show with another episode, joined this week by Josh Peterson, co-host of Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 the Zone, and co-founder of the I80 Club. Josh has known Mike'l for decades, and this week they dive into the history they share, the importance of sports media, and Husker football and basketball. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction and preview of Josh Peterson 1:57 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball loses to Iowa 4:32 – Headline #2: Husker Spring Football starts on the 21st 7:10 – Headline #3: Creighton game previews  8:38 – Josh Peterson joins The Let It Fly Show/History of the I80 Club 10:36 – Creating a network of shows, what to offer, and how it came to be 13:35 – Going to Omaha North and the importance of the Career Center 16:08 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct, the dream for Josh in sports media 18:22 –  How Josh's internship, plotting his takeover—From youngest intern to older member 23:40 – What has made 1620 the zone so lasting? 28:03 – Nebraska Football: Will Nebraska ever go back to being relevant? What's the biggest issue? 34:22 – Huskers' biggest villains from Josh's youth 37:34 – Change any one thing from the past 20 years for the Huskers 40:13 – Nebraska Basketball: Will this be the year the Huskers win a tournament game? 43:30 – Is Josh still a fan after joining the sports media business 48:07 – Random ranking of Huskers Coaches/where will Josh be in 10 years? 52:05 – Josh Peterson leaves The Let It Fly Show, Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike'l Severe breaks down a rollercoaster week for Nebraska sports live from Let It Fly in downtown Omaha. We dive deep into the "ebb and flow" of Nebraska basketball’s heart-stopping near-comeback against Purdue and Creighton’s miracle rally to beat Seton Hall. Later, Jacob Padilla of Hurrdat Sports joins the show to analyze the Huskers' tournament trajectory and what the future holds for the Creighton core. We also peel back the curtain on the Bill Moos book, discussing the administrative dysfunction that nearly led to Chip Kelly or Dana Altman taking over in Lincoln. In This Episode: • Nebraska vs. Purdue: Mike'l Severe breaks down the 22-point deficit and the overtime thriller. • The Creighton Comeback: How the Bluejays pulled off a 10-point swing in 90 seconds. • The Bill Moos Book: A look at the Scott Frost extension, the Chip Kelly "what-if," and the Big 12 rumors. • Spring Ball Preview: The arrival of the Anthony Colandrea era and the importance of the offensive line. • Omaha Volleyball: Why the Supernovas and the Pro League are dominating the local market. Follow the Guest: Jacob Padilla on X: @Jacob_Padilla Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other Husker and Bluejay fans find the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show. We're joined by Gina Mancuso-Prososki this week, a player for the Omaha Supernovas. Gina joins the show to discuss her position as Director of Business Development, working with balancing family life as well as playing, and the importance of having Volleyball in the States. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction and Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 1:48 – Headline #1: Nebraska loses second game in a row against Illinois 5:02 – Headline #2: Creighton loses to UConn. Most lopsided loss under Mac 7:01 – Headline #3: Josh Martin is leaving Nebraska. Is special teams in jeopardy? 10:13 – Gina Mancuso-Prososki joins the show—working as Director of Business Development 13:03 – What ideas are floating around for the third year? 14:06 – Family life and managing balance while with the Supernovas 18:29 – The importance of playing at home, staying in the States to play. What was the best place to visit? 22:40 – Gina's podcast: The Major League Minute 23:58 – Unspoken competition between leagues, how to balance competition and support 27:56 – Chanelling coming up short and finding empowerment in the past 30:51 – Working in-state. What about Nebraska creates so many great Volleyball players? 32:08 – Being the first Nebraskan to win the Gatorade National Player of the Year 33:49 – Gina breaks down this year's Supernova team. Predictions for the season 35:15 – How Gina met and married Masen Prososki, and welcomed their daughter into the world 39:53 – What does Gina see in her future with the Supernovas? 41:51 – Farewell to Gina, Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Let It Fly Show is back! In this episode, Andy Markowski joins the show to talk everything Nebraska Basketball. Player, broadcaster, and coach, Andy has all the insights to break down the Huskers' track record so far, following their first loss, putting them 20-1. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Specials at the Let It Fly sports bar. 1:42 – Headline #1: Nebraska loses first game to Michigan. 4:43 – Headline #2: Creighton Vs. Marquette. Creighton's worst first-half? 5:54 – Headline #3: Senior Bowl coming up, practice highlights. 7:49 – Andy Markowski joins The Let It Fly Show—life as a coach and a parent at the same time. 10:33 – Nebraska loses their first game. What has changed about the team that works now? 15:41 – Sam Hoiberg, growth of his performance when his team makes space. 17:17 – How the Huskers played without two of their best players. 18:50 – Loss against Michigan, frustration with losing from calls out of your control 20:20 – Preview of Huskers vs Illinois, do you change? 23:04 – Markowski's thoughts on the smaller lineup 24:30 – Branden Frager putting in the work, trusting in older teammates 32:30 – Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show. In this episode, Spencer Fano, the 2025 Outland Trophy winner, and Dave Rimington, College Football Hall of Famer and namesake of the Rimington Trophy, join the Let It Fly Show. The conversation spans generations of elite offensive line play, from Fano’s rise at Utah and preparation for the NFL Combine, to Rimington’s legendary Nebraska career and reflections on the evolution of college football. The episode also breaks down major college football and basketball headlines, NIL and the transfer portal, and what it truly takes to build success on and off the field. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 1:55 – Headline #1: Indiana makes history going 16-0 in the National Championship 4:13 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball reaches rank #7, setting up for playing Michigan 5:59 – Headline #3: Creighton Basketball needs to step up for the tournament 7:33 – Spencer Fano & Dave Rimington join the Let It Fly Show 8:02 – Winning the Outland Trophy, Spencer and David's story 9:57 – What was recruiting like for Spencer? BYU consideration 11:52 – David's recruiting story. What other options were there? 13:21 – Transition at Utah, from struggling to success 14:45 – David's take on NIL & the Portal. Will College Football implode without Portal changes 19:35 – Logan Jones wins the Rimington Award, Iowa wins the Joe Moore Award instead of Utah 21:17 – Indiana becomes a new face of College Football 24:41 – What's next for Spencer Fano? His history with sports, support from parents 27:36 – The Boomer Esiasion Foundation—Giving back 32:00 – Wrap Up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show. This episode, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones are joined by Scott Strohmeier, head coach of Iowa Western, and discuss everything junior college football. From Coach Strohmeier's 19 years of experience with Iowa Western, to how recruitment has evolved since the portal, and what his keys are to empowering his players to be the strongest versions of themselves. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & The Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:29 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball. How likely is it to go 20-0? 8:24 – Headline #2: Where former Nebraska players are headed. Dylan Raiola to Oregon 11:29 – Headline #3: Creighton's massive comeback against Georgetown 16:26 – Scott Strohmeier, Reiver's Head Coach, joins the show and reflects on the support he was shown this last season. 20:35 – Breaking down the last Coaching Conference. How the Portal changed everything 24:57 – Are Junior Colleges feeders into larger Universities? How have feeder programs evolved? 28:18 – The importance of scholarship offers and opportunities over money 31:09 – Iowa Western's Defensive line. 74 Sacks in a season 33:15 – IW's Quarterbacks, coaching to your players' strengths to win championships 35:50 – Andy Burburija commits to Nebraska. What can the Huskers expect? 38:39 – Advice to High Schoolers: Open the most doors for the future 44:46 – Dylan Van Dyke's what he brings 47:46 – Time to move on from IW? Has Strohmeier accomplished everything he could at IW? 53:33 – Coach Strohmeier leaves the Let It Fly Show/Nebraska's new recruits 57:30 – Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show! This week, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Mike Sautter as they dive into Husker Basketball's historic 15-0 streak, a feat they've not had since 1966.  📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & The Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:06 – Headline #1: Huskers have found their new quarterback—Anthony Colandrea 11:24 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball 15-0, their next game. Preview of the full discussion 13:37 – Headline #3: Football Big 10 Semifinals predictions 17:36 – Mike Sautter joins the Let It Fly Show 18:59 – Nebraska Basketball: What makes them good? Rienk Mast connects the team 25:50 – Braden Frager's confidence is unmatched, how he's grown 27:59 – Does the position Nebraska's in matter if they don't win NCAA 29:44 – Nebraska VS. Indiana on Jan 10th, and the games ahead. 32:22 – What was the bigger win? At home against Michigan State, or away at Ohio State? 40:04 – Creighton basketball is 9-6, discussion for the game 1/7 (episode recorded prior) 46:28 – Final question: High School Basketball. Who is the best player? 59:24 – Mike Sautter exits the Let It Fly Show/Nebraska VS. Indiana 1:01:41 – Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show. This week, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones break down the state of the Huskers with guest Mitch Sherman. Nebraska is facing big changes, and the Let It Fly Show dives into how much progress Nebraska has really made, how firings will affect the Huskers, and if Dylan Raiola will remain with the team. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 3:45 – Headline #1: Nebraska is going to Vegas 7:59 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball is 10-0 10:17 – Headline #3: Creighton is 5-4 11:38 – Mitch Sherman joins the Let It Fly Show 13:06 – How long has Mitch covered Nebraska/Huskers in the 90s 19:05 – Year 3 for Coach Rhule, how do you judge this season? 23:00 – Will the O-line & D-line be different with the same people? 27:40 – Donovan Raiola and John Butler, has Year 3 been played like Year 2? 28:49 – Will Dylan Raiola be leaving? 34:50 – Huskers and Utah, how should Huskers play? 39:38 – 3 What-If scenarios for Mitch 46:18 – How do we invest in players to return to the glory days? 52:38 – Wrap up & outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.