In this episode, we break down some of the biggest headlines shaking up the hockey world. Alexander Ovechkin makes NHL history, becoming the all-time leading goal scorer just as the Stanley Cup Finals heat up. Meanwhile, Western Michigan stuns the college hockey scene, the transfer portal opens wide, and chaos unfolds as the USHL Clark Cup Playoffs…

In this episode of Culture Shock, we dive into the world of period pieces and explore their lasting impact on Hollywood filmmaking. What exactly defines a period piece? Which genres embrace it most? And how has its portrayal evolved throughout cinematic history? From lavish costumes to timeless themes, we unpack why this style of storytelling conti…

Hosted by Juliette Eckler and Lexi Montoya, Designated Yappers brings fresh, unapologetic energy to the world of sports—with a spotlight on baseball, Omaha athletics, and the rising voice of women in the sports industry. In this episode, Juliette and Lexi break down the heart of the baseball season, diving into how conference play is shaping up and…

In this episode, we're shifting gears from lighthearted storytelling to something much deeper and more personal. I’m opening up about what it’s really like to live with the loss of a parent—something I’ve talked about before, but a topic that deserves continued attention. Grief isn’t a one-time experience, and every time I revisit it, new layers co…

Welcome back to Pack Your Bags, We’re Leaving! In this episode, I’m joined by my best friend to share a story from our time studying abroad that still has us questioning a series of unexpected encounters with a woman we met. From meeting “The Lady” on campus, to multiple attempts at hanging out, it became clear that things were not what they seemed…

Remember VHS tapes? This episode dives into the evolution of home movie watching, from the revolutionary VHS to the compact DVD and high-capacity Blu-ray. We break down how these disc technologies work and make the case that despite the convenience of streaming, physical media offers superior quality and true ownership that streaming services simpl…

Trading Card Game enthusiast and former collegiate Valorant player Dylan Hudkins tells stories of his time competing in tournaments for card and video games. In this episode, he talks about a recent trip he had to Oklahoma City for a Yu-Gi-Oh regional tournament.

2025 Oscar Ratings and Relevancy Episode Description: In the first episode of Culture Shock, we’ll be discussing the overall cultural relevance of the Oscars and how that is reflected in the declining ratings of the award ceremony over the past decade. We’ll also touch on how the landscape of Hollywood and audience digestion of new movies has chang…

In this episode, I reflect on the bittersweet end of my college basketball career. After a tough final game, the emotions didn’t hit me right away, but when they did, they hit hard. I’ll share what life looks like now, how my daily routine has changed, and why I’m busier than ever. Plus, a glimpse into my next chapter, including new habits and person…

Join Bayleigh Koch for a story about her horror story about wisdom teeth! She will share the unexpected complications and chaotic moments after the surgery, along with how other people’s experiences were a breeze compared to hers. She will also give tips for preparing for wisdom teeth removal.By Bayleigh Koch

In this episode of Myah Off The Bench, we break down a wild NHL trade deadline — including the Avalanche loading up and the Bruins having a full-on fire sale. We dive into the NCAA tournament field, Frozen Faceoff fallout, and top Hobey Baker candidates. Then, we head to the USHL for a wild Clark Cup race, NHL Draft prospect watch, and yes… the Oma…

In this episode of MavRadio Podcasts MavRadio’s Katie Klemmensen talks with Tim Roper, co-director of the documentary For the Living. What began as a simple documentary about a symbolic bike ride from Auschwitz became a deep, global conversation about empathy, history, and the patterns of human behavior that continue to fuel injustice. In this inte…

MavRadio Digital Director Katie K. of MavRadio.FM sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, also known as Five for Fighting, ahead of his April 26 performance at The Admiral in Omaha.By Katie Klemmensen

This is the climate of the video game Suzerain, a interactive visual novel. It the story you take the role of Anton Rayne, 4th President of Sordland, and you must navigate the ongoing crises in the country. This point of the game is when your main geopolitical rival Rumberg starts mobilizing for war and the player must formulate a strategy to face …

A frustrated young teacher impulsively tries to rob a bank only to realize through a chance encounter with a former student that what she truly needs is a shift in perspective, not money.By Elise Gaines

This is an audio adaption of A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore by Mare Pritchard for academic intent for All About Audio Fall 2024. Voice Narration is done by Mare PritchardBy Mare Pritchard

An adaptation of The Three Little Pigs by James Halliwell-Phillipps featuring the vocal talents of Isaac Nielsen.

This is an audio adaptation of The Three Spinners, a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, by Bayleigh Koch for academic intent for All About Audio Fall 2024. This was a fun, lighthearted story compared to other publications in The Brothers Grimm.

In this chilling audio drama, Agent Daniel Pryce recounts the most haunting night of his career at the NORAD command center. What begins as a strange signal quickly spirals into an encounter with something far beyond Earth—an unknown presence watching, probing, and leaving a terrifying warning. Featuring immersive sound design and a gripping narrat…

Oz: The Next Adventure An Adapation of The Wizard of Oz — By Avery Neneman

In this creative audio adaptation of The Princess and the Pea, a Katie Gomez reimagines the classic tale for audio.

With themes of nostalgia and fantasy, this original story by Abigail Gocek follows a young woman reminiscing on her childhood.By Abigail Gocek

OMAHA — Artists from one of network television’s most widely watched reality shows are headlining in Omaha this December. Join "American Idol" Season 22 runner-up Will Moseley and Season 21 contestant Colin Stough for a special performance at Barnato in Village Pointe on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Reporter Katie Klemmensen talks with Will about his transiti…

This is an original story of what my morning bus rides tend to be like. I always listen to music on my twenty-minute bus ride to school, so I decided to incorporate around 30ish seconds of different songs to portray my playlist, full of different genres. I also hope it gives the feeling of time passing by. I did use three songs from mainstream arti…

Join Myah French on a magical journey as she retells the timeless tale of Cinderella in a captivating, condensed format. In this enchanting episode, Myah weaves together the beloved elements of the classic story—an oppressed young woman, a pair of mischievous stepsisters, and a magical transformation—while offering fresh insights and a modern twist…

Based on an Aesop Fable, by Janet Stevens, voiced, sound effects produced and adapted by Juliette Eckler. In this retelling, listeners will experience the classic story of a slow and steady tortoise challenging an overconfident hare to a race. With Juliette’s storytelling and immersive soundscapes, you'll feel the excitement and tension of the comp…

Based on the Roman legend, read from Ducksters.com, adapted by Sam Eckler This story includes music from William Lyons sound effects and voice from Sam EcklerBy Sam Eckler

Another year of tales from the Heartland shares stories of our local hospitals, the Henry Doorly Zoo and even the effects of the season on our music and emotions. Listen to your hosts and producer Juliette Eckler, Wyat Lehr and Riley McCall as well as our reporters for this once-a-year live event.

In this episode of Don't Rush, Brian introduces us to Kaleb Vinson, a young man who, less than 2 months ago, was on the verge of playing semi-professional soccer and now is a sports bar manager. Kaleb talks about the emotional journey he's been on and gives us his advice on life and sports.

In the third episode of Frame-by-Frame Connor, Cameron and Aaron watch and then discuss Christopher Nolan's 2011 film, Inception. Using their outline and criteria, they break down the story, score, cinematography, acting and "re-watchability." The team starts with a few jokes, and then discuss how the acting affected the storyline. After that, the …

They’re Still Here is meant to be a podcast that strikes conversation about conservation. Hannah and Laila present research about a different species listed on the endangered species list in each episode. Each species deserves its own episode because each species is important. Learn how you can act and why it matters. Humans aren’t the only species…

Dive into the unique and adventurous world of the outdoors through Jake Mitzlaff’s inspiring story. After he began feeling unsatisfied with his construction job in Omaha, Neb., Jake followed a mere dream he had always had and ventured into a whole new world when he decided to move to Idaho. Hear about the trials and tribulations Jake experienced in…

In this episode of “Emily's Stories Of Living In The Dark,” Emily talks with Alex France to discuss his vision loss and experiences as a blind person. Alex lives with a disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa, also known as R.P. Alex was born with this rare eye disease. Alex has had some challenges but has also had some great successes. This episode wi…

In its 13th year celebrating the planet earth MavRadio researchers explore how the region can better serve the space we share. This year, team of 15 reporters focus on topics ranging from the impact of community gardens, to living blind, to the benefits of Omaha's public transportation system. This is our two hour special as we unveil tips for maki…

Explore all aspects of the supernatural with your host, Madelyn Schmidt.

In this episode of “Emily's Stories of Living In The Dark”, Emily will take you on the journey of her life growing up as a blind person. A traumatic birth led to an eye condition called cortical visual impairment that took place at birth causing Emily to go blind. The optic nerve was severed during birth leading to this eye condition. Emily faced m…

Episode One: Michael Burns “Follow your dreams”-- that cliché saying we’re all familiar with. But what does it really mean? Welcome to What Do You Do, the podcast meant to help you explore the possibilities for your future, by hearing wisdom from the people who have taken the steps in making their dreams come true.…

This podcast, Myths and Movies, is about Greek myths and select movie(s) that have been based upon them. In this first episode, I discuss the myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of King Agamemnon of Argos. The literature I draw from is called Iphigenia At Aulis, an unfinished play by Euripides, and the movie that I draw from is the 1977 Greek film Iphi…

Another Bennett Bean Night – Ep. 1: The Blonde Rat Sapphire Bennett, eldest of the Bennett clan, is accompanied by younger sister, Cadence Bennett, age 14, to do one of the things the Bennetts do best: tell a bedtime story. Tonight’s bedtime story is a romance, titled ‘The Blonde Rat’.By Sapphire Bennett

In the first episode of In the Paint, Wyatt Lehr dives into the second half of the NBA season and what fans should be in store for. He talks about some teams he feels need to get prepared for the incoming playoffs. The recent interaction that Kevin Durant had with some Mavericks fans. And to wrap things up, he goes into the rising star of Victor We…

They’re Still Here is meant to be a podcast that strikes conversation about conservation. Hannah and Laila present research about a different species listed on the endangered species list in each episode. Each species deserves its own episode because each species is important. Learn how you can act and why it matters. Humans aren’t the only species…

The podcast ‘Unraveling the Unsolved’ dives into mysteries surrounding the Omaha area with one main goal: to spread awareness of these cold cases in hopes that one day they may be solved. In this episode of ‘Unraveling the Unsolved’ we dive into the mystery of Jason Jolkowski, a 19-year-old who went missing after he was supposed to get a ride to wo…

This submission is a portion of one of Lehr's first games on color commentary, with Mike Vallencourt as the play-by-play commentator. The game that was covered was an inner conference matchup between the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the University of South Dakota. Prior to this year, Lehr had very limited experience in sports commentary. Within…

The annual giving event held live on MavRadio.FM and the UNO television studios.

It was during the Retreat of the Eighty Thousand, and the authority of the Censorship is sufficient excuse for not being more explicit. But it was on the most awful day of that awful time, on the day when ruin and disaster came so near that their shadow fell over London far away; and, without any certain news, the hearts of men failed within them a…

Explore Autumn through a Maple leaf’s perspective in this short story written and produced by Mary Mitzlaff. This inspiring story follows a leaf through its journey of learning to hope, dream, and love again even in its dying season.By Mary Mitzlaff

The larger than life persona of lumberjack Paul Bunyan is a fabelled tale told for generations. In this version, Destini Jones enlists the help of her father to bring this story to life for a new audience.By As told by Destini Jones

This podcast explores the tendency of individuals to avoid or alter deemed unfavorable, unflattering, or simply humiliating traits or actions in their written and spoken personal stories. Such choices come from fear and pressure to present oneself in a more perfected state for others to “like” rather than a human state for audiences to relate to an…

In this episode, Ben talks about his childhood dreams becoming reality in the movie while Ben admires Toad's face.By Ben C. and Ben G.