We take a look around the Lincoln, Nebraska area and introduce you to business owners and influential people in city
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Chris Beecham Podcasts
Welcome to The Unscripted Climb. This is the podcast where business gets real and the filters get left at the door. Hosted by Chris Beecham, a no-fluff entrepreneur who’s sold plasma to keep the lights on, and Natalie Micale, a branding expert who’s built more than her fair share of empires from scratch. We’re here to talk about what actually happens behind the highlight reels. This isn’t your manifest your best life show. This is for the founders, leaders, and business owners who’ve white-k ...
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Kevin O’Connor has been covering the NBA since 2013, offering film breakdowns and deep analysis along with the occasional hot take or spicy piece of advice for NBA franchises. Check out The Kevin O'Connor Show, where he’ll be giving his opinions and breaking down the biggest news in the basketball world with other analysts, insiders and NBA players in a way only the most NBA-obsessed mind could.
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Wemby’s special game, NBA betting scandal + opening night reactions with Kirk Henderson, Spike Eskin & Jonathan Macri
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Kevin O’Connor is joined Spike Eskin to discuss VJ Edgecombe’s incredible rookie debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in their win over the Boston Celtics and debate whether Sixers fans should be concerned about Joel Embiid. Kevin is then joined by Kirk Henderson to unpack Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks and ask wh…
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Rockets-Thunder OT thriller, Lakers look lackluster vs. Warriors + Ace Bailey on his role in Utah
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Kevin O’Connor welcomes Andrew Sharp to break down the NBA’s opening night action. From the double-overtime Rockets-Thunder thriller and SGA’s game-winning free throw to standout performances by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the duo examine early trends and dynasty potential in Oklahoma City. Kevin and Andrew also spotlight Lakers-Warriors, que…
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Chris Vernon & KOC reunite: ‘Semi-Bold Predictions’ for the 2025-26 NBA season
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Kevin O'Connor and Chris Vernon make semi-bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season, including which rookies will break out, MVP hopefuls, and surprise playoff teams. The pair predicts big things for Victor Wembanyama, Devin Booker, and even a potential LeBron James move away from the Lakers. Later, KOC & Verno react to NBA news such as Russell W…
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16 biggest NBA questions with Bobby Marks, Tyrese Haliburton predicts NBA trends & fantasy basketball draft advice with Dan Titus
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Bobby Marks to preview the 2025 NBA season and react to major preseason headlines, including Russell Westbrook signing with the Sacramento Kings and Keegan Murray’s extension. The pair discuss whether Lonzo Ball is the most underrated offseason addition, if the Spurs are being undervalued, whether the Pistons and Timberw…
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Daine Patton: From Pest Control to Building a Wildlife Business
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Send us a text In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Daine Patton, the founder of Bats to Rats, to talk about his wild ride from pest control rookie to wildlife management CEO—and the 100-pound transformation that changed his life. Daine opens up about becoming a dad at 19, navigating marriage…
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KOC & Kenny Beecham’s ‘NBA League Pass Darlings’ + NFL Week 6 reactions with John Daigle
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Kevin O’Connor and Kenny Beecham dive into the most underrated teams ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season who are sure to become ‘League Pass Darlings.’ Kenny makes the case for the Bulls’ young squad, KOC lays out the potential of Orlando’s ‘other guys’ and the duo speculates on whether the Brooklyn Nets are already tanking. Later, Kevin is joined by J…
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Greg Harris on Building Quantum Workplace
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Send us a text In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, hosts Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Greg Harris, the founder and CEO of Quantum Workplace, to unpack the 23-year journey from startup struggles to building one of the most respected names in employee engagement. Greg gets real about the early days of selling raw data, th…
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KOC Mailbag: Giannis trade scenarios, Mavs variance, Ace Bailey's debut & more
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Kevin O’Connor answers fans' biggest questions ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, starting with questions about if Giannis will still be in Milwaukee at the end of the season what with all the trade rumors surrounding him. What teams could actually put together appealing trade packages for Giannis? KOC weighs in on the Dallas Mavericks’ low floor and…
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Nathan Karaway- The Unfiltered Rise of Premier Brick
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Send us a text In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Chris Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Nate Karaway, founder of Premier Brick, to talk about how a career built in corporate turned into a mission to build with literal grit. Nate shares his unfiltered entrepreneurial journey—from sports to the brick industry, from desk job to design c…
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2025-26 NBA plotline predictions with Amin Elhassan + Week 5 NFL reactions with Warren Sharp
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NBA Atlantic Division preview with Nekias Duncan + NFL Week 4 reaction/Week 5 preview with Joel Smyth
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KOC & Nekias Duncan react to Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors finally agreeing to a contract--but will this deal really last? Or have the Warriors just kicked the can down the road for now as they wait to trade Kuminga for a star? The pair then preview the Atlantic Division with analysis on the Knicks, Celtics, Raptors, Sixers and Net…
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Sustainable Furniture & Female Grit: Susan Pilato’s Bold Climb with Mantra
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Send us a text Susan Pilato didn’t just build a furniture brand — she’s reshaping what sustainability and leadership look like in a traditionally male-dominated industry. In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with the founder and CEO of Mantra to unpack her journey from interior designer to furnitu…
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NBA media day reactions + Central Division preview with Alex Golden
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Kevin O'Connor reacts to the biggest news from NBA media days around the league on Monday. The LA Clippers leadership continues to deny the salary cap allegations hurled their way, meanwhile the Dallas Mavericks staff gives conflicting updates on Kyrie Irving's injury status. Elsewhere, the Houston Rockets & Denver Nuggets boast big, flexible lineu…
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NBA Southeast Division preview with David Thorpe: Magic’s big moves, lackluster Heat & sleeper Hawks
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by David Thorpe to preview the NBA Southeast Division. Can Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic win the East? What’s happening with the Miami Heat roster and can Trae Young be counted on to lead the Hawks to a title? Plus, why Charlotte’s hopes hinge on LaMelo Ball meanwhile the Wizards wait to see if there’s a t…
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Ep 9 Surf Shops, Apparel, and Entrepreneur Grit with Steven Vitale
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Send us a text Steven Vitale doesn’t just run a surf boutique and an apparel brand—he’s building two movements. In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, hosts Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with the founder of Cape Maid and Lifting Culture Apparel to unpack the reality of running multiple businesses, staying creative, and managing …
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Fred VanVleet injury ripple effects with Kelly Iko, Desmond Bane on the Magic & NFL Week 3 reaction with Adam Levitan
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Kevin O’Connor breaks down the latest NBA headlines, starting by diving back into the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation. Kelly Iko joins to analyze the impact of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its impact on the Rockets’ title hopes and rotation with Kevin Durant. Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane joins to preview the Magic’s revamped offense…
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Ep 8 Jess Loseke- From Bourbon Barrels to Business Boss – The Midwest Barrel Story
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Send us a text What happens when your husband's hobby turns into a full-blown business empire? Meet Jess Loseke, CEO of Midwest Barrel Company, who took a leap into the bourbon barrel industry and never looked back. In this episode, Jess gets real about the gritty side of entrepreneurship—from navigating cash flow chaos in an inventory-heavy busine…
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NBA Southwest Division preview with Mo Dakhil + NFL week 2 reaction with Robert Mays
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Kevin O'Connor & Mo Dakhil break down the Southwest Division and preview the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Later, Robert Mays joins to assess if the Bengals can survive the season without Joe Burrow, if the Chiefs are in trouble after an 0-2 start, …
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Kawhi controversy continues, Warriors-Kuminga standoff & EuroBasket recap with Mo Dakhil
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Mo Dakhil for a deep dive into the latest twists around the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal and its potential impact on the LA Clippers. The pair also unpacks the Warriors’ contract stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga, debating whether or not he should continue to pass on Golden State’s offers. KOC & Mo recap Franz Wagner’s…
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Send us a text In this raw and real episode of The Unscripted Climb, we interview Eric Prellwitz, owner of Prellwitz Exteriors, on what it really takes to grow a business in today’s world. From battling seasonal slowdowns to building trust with skeptical customers, Eric opens up about the grind behind the growth. This episode covers: The difference…
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Latest on Kawhi, NBA Northwest Division breakdown with Steve Jones + NFL week 1 reaction with Justin Boone
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Kevin O’Connor & Steve Jones break down the Northwest Division heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. The pair dive into the Thunder’s title defense, Denver Nuggets’ revamped depth and whether the Minnesota Timberwolves belong in the true contender tier. Plus, could the Trail Blazers play with two bigs? And how will the Utah Jazz’s promising young co…
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Ep 6.5 – How to Update Your Social Media (and Why It Matters) – Mini Marketing Series
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Send us a text If your LinkedIn still looks like it did when you graduated college—or worse, when you first signed up—it’s killing your credibility. In this quick-hit mini episode of The Unscripted Climb, Natalie Micale shares why keeping your personal and business social profiles up to date matters more than you think, and exactly what to update t…
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Solo Luka, Sengun’s glow-up & Giannis the cheat code: EuroBasket quarterfinals preview with Donatas Urbonas
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews to break down all the drama & preview the quarterfinals at EuroBasket 2025. From Germany’s dominant squad and Slovenia’s Luka-centric miracle run, to upsets that shook expectations—no favorite is safe. The two take a dive into Serbia’s shocking exit, France’s point guard issues, the impact o…
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Ep 6- Steven Stark- How Thriftworld Built 8 Stores Without Selling Out
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Send us a text What does it take to grow a thrift store empire in a world obsessed with fast fashion? In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, we sit down with Steve Stark, founder of Thriftworld—an Omaha-based thrift chain now spanning eight locations—to uncover the real journey behind building a sustainable business that actually scales. Steve do…
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NBA Pacific Division breakdown with Legend of Winning + NFL season preview with Ben Solak
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Kevin O’Connor previews EVERY NBA team this month, starting today with the Pacific Division. NBA content creator Legend of Winning joins him to recap the summer and preview the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Suns and Kings.With the offseason additions made by both teams in Los Angeles, are the Lakers and Clippers in a position to be legitimately dange…
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Ep 5.5 – Why Your Messaging Matters (Mini Marketing Series)
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Send us a text Your brand isn’t just what you sell—it’s the stories you tell and the words you choose to tell them. In this mini episode of The Unscripted Climb, Natalie Micale breaks down why brand messaging is more than just a tagline or mission statement. It’s your voice, your tone, your values, and the way you make people feel every time they i…
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One BIG question for every NFL division + Orlando Magic expectations with Kevin Clark
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Kevin O'Connor asks Kevin Clark one BIG question about every NFL division. Is Titans rookie QB Cam Ward criminally underrated? Are we sleeping on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? What can we REALLY expect from the Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers? Plus, the how and why older quarterbacks are having such a positive impact on the league. The pair als…
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Ep 5 – Nicole Biscuiti: Inventing a Patented Sports Bra and Knowing When to Walk Away
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Send us a text Nicole Biscuiti built Chesty from a DIY idea at a weightlifting competition into the first-ever patented sports bra with built-in collarbone protection — sold in 72 countries over a decade. Then, at the height of her brand’s success, she made the toughest call of her career: closing the business. In this candid conversation, Nicole s…
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The ‘Nobody Believes In Us' teams + ‘League Pass Darlings’ with Trey Kerby
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Trey Kerby joins KOC for a look at which NBA teams nobody believes in that could potentially make a deep run, teams who should spend this season taking ‘the next step’ and those who are ‘NBA League Pass darlings’—hard to watch, but still fun! From why the Cavaliers’ postseason hopes still hang in the balance, to the Clippers’ aging but deep roster,…
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Ep 4.5 – Why You Actually Need a Marketing Strategy (Mini Marketing Series)
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Send us a text Think a marketing strategy is just an expensive fluff document? Natalie Micale is here to tell you why it’s the opposite — and why skipping it could be costing you money, time, and clarity. In this 6-minute mini episode, we break down what a marketing strategy really is, how it forces you to prioritize where you spend your resources,…
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Fantasy Football advice with Matt Harmon + Battlefield 6 impressions with Iron
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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports NFL Fantasy Football expert Matt Harmon who offers some key drafting advice for this season. With the Cincinnati Bengals defense being as lackluster as it is, should Joe Burrow be a no brainer QB1? They also discuss WRs to target in the later rounds and which rookie running backs will have an immediate impac…
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