Best Jeff Eckman Podcasts (2026)

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S8E10 - Minister Gigametz Has Entered the Room 50:58

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We fly over a giant city and get shot down in the courtyard. Turns out there’s a big civil war going on here. We explore the massive city and eventually meet Prince Alus. We all head to the castle for a terrifying twist when we see the King of Saronia. Then we get a new airship and check out the town of Duster. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxK…

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S8E9 - Papa Sal’s Private Reserve Aloha Mix 1:06:07

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We make it through the sewers of Amur to get the Levigrass Shoes. Then we take on Goldor Manor and defeat Goldor himself to unlock our airship. Then we head all over the world looking for what exists and what to do next. Eventually we find the town of Replito, the evoker’s village. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and …

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S8E8 - No Traipsing 1:02:44

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We exit the floating continent to discover the world is a flooded ocean. There are a few islands to land on, so we eventually find a wrecked ship and meet Aria. We take the Crystal Shard from the Water Temple and head to the Cave of Tides to find the big crystal. We defeat the Kraken and receive all new jobs. Then the world is revealed and we begin…

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S8E7 - A Wheel of Time 1:03:29

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It’s day 2 of gameplay and it’s a week later, making it hard to remember what we had been doing. Turns out we were thrown inside a tree prison with King Argus and his people. We defeat Hein and fix the Elder Tree, returning it to the eternal woods with the fairies. Then we go find Cid in Canaan to upgrade our ship and fly off this Floating Continen…

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 8: Food Insecurity is Real with Brian Barks 45:27

1M ago45:27

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Brian Barks, President and CEO of the Foodbank for the Heartland, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the challenges in serving 93 counties during these troubling times. Learn the difference between food banks and food pantries and how changes at the USDA impact the delivery systems attempting to address the growing needs across the Midwest. Hunger is n…

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S8E6 - I Would Eat a Crocotta 1:13:10

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We follow Gutsco to the Fire Cave to get the Horns of Ice back. We get all new jobs to play with, and attempt to understand them. Then we head to the town of Tokkul, and get arrested. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For…

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S8E5 - Not All Frogs Are Toads 58:43

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We toad ourselves to get into the Tower of Owen, where Desch starts to remember who he is. What is the difference between a toad and a frog? Then we head to the Dwarf Cave to get their Horn of Ice. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/s…

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S8E4 - Nepto Babies 56:31

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We enter the Nepto Dragon Temple to get its eye. Then we get access to the ship to explore more of the world, looking for King Argus. Eventually we find Gulgan Gulch. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For messages, email:…

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S8E3 - How Far We’ve Come 1:07:09

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We attach a Mythril Prow to the front of the Airship and crash it into a big rock, allowing us to explore a larger chunk of the world. We meet Bahamut and Desch, then mini ourselves to go meet the Gnomes. After that, we find the Vikings and head to the Nepto Temple. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at…

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 7: Unleash Council Bluffs with Mark Eckman 45:22

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Unleash Council Bluffs! Mark Eckman, Executive Director of Unleash Council Bluffs (formerly the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau) joins host Fred Uhe as they discuss happenings and attractions in western Iowa. Activities at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, the former Mt. Crescent Ski Area, are just around the corner so tune in soon. Our sho…

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S8E2 - Cast It Into the Water 45:01

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We need Sara’s Ring to cure the Djinn’s Curse, so we head to the Sealed Cave, but there’s a lake in the way. Can we find the Airship we were told the location of? Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For messages, email: NOC…

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S8E1 - The Secrets of the Onion 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

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Final Fantasy III begins with four heroes of light touching a crystal and obtaining the power of the “job”. It’s a whole new adventure which feels wholly familiar. We’re doing the pixel remaster for this season, so play along with us! Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For…

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Season 8 Pregame 41:17

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It’s the start of Season 8! Come hang out and catch up with us as we prepare to dive into Final Fantasy III. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For messages, email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 6: Is the Star City going bananas? With Visit Lincoln's Jeff Maul 46:51

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Is Nebraska's capital city of Lincoln going bananas? Join host Fred Uhe and Jeff Maul, executive director of Visit Lincoln as they discuss the Savanna Bananas upcoming visit to the city. They also discuss Lincoln’s hidden gems, thriving and diverse culinary scenes and the power of sports tourism.By Fred Uhe

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Season 8 Preview 5:10

3M ago5:10

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A short preview of the upcoming season of No One Can Know About This, where we played Final Fantasy III. Starting in two weeks! Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Ad free, bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For messages, email: [email protected] Youtube: https…

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 5: Vala's Pumpkin Patch with Kirsten Vala Fong 47:52

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It is really fall if you haven’t visited Vala’s? Kirsten Vala Fong, co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss everything new and exciting at the farm. She offers some background on how those new attractions and food items come about and other topics to give you a behind the scenes look at this leading fall a…

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 4: Lessons From Sage Student Bistro with MCC's Brian O'Malley 51:27

5M ago51:27

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From the front of the house to each line cook in the back, life lessons abound in at Sage Student Bistro. Brian O'Malley is at the center of it all at Metro Community College as the Associate Dean of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture. In this episode, he joins host Fred Uhe to share insights on his time in the hospitality industry, the im…

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 3: The CWS Special 50:20

5M ago50:20

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Fred Uhe sits down with College World Series Executive Director Amy Hornocker and Board of Directors member Herb Hames to get a behind the scenes look at Omaha's greatest sporting event. From host families to ballpark food, there's plenty to learn about backstage.By Fred Uhe

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 2: Tourism in Nebraska with John Ricks 50:57

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Fred Uhe chats with Visit Nebraska Executive Director John Ricks about the hidden gems of the state, how he ended up in the Cornhusker State and his opportunities to work alongside the late Bob Uecker promoting tourism in Wisconsin.By Fred Uhe

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Backroads and Byways Ep. 1: Radio Legend Dave Wingert of Boomer Radio 42:23

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In the inaugural episode of the Backroads and Byways podcast, host Fred Uhe is joined by longtime Omaha radio star Dave Wingert. The duo share highlights from Wingert's career, his latest chapter with Boomer Radio and his upcoming induction into the Nebraska Broadcasters Hall of Fame.By Fred Uhe

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BONUS - Updates and FF7 Rebirth Discussion 45:48

11M ago45:48

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Hey guys, we wanted to update you all on a few things, and discuss our overall thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth while we were at it! The banana plants have survived the great LA fires and wind. We have put ads on the public feed of the show. Rebirth was insane and amazing. It’s a spoilery discussion about Rebirth so if you care about that, sto…

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S7E65 - I’ve Got an Hour 1:54:22

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It’s the season 7 finale! We enter Memoria and quickly get back to where we had left off. There’s an epic final confrontation with Kuja, we fight Zero Man, and then we return to Gaia, to see the full version of “I Want to Be Your Canary”. Special guest: Spencer Crittenden. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Bonus episodes and video version at P…

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S7E64 - I’m Not the Cooler 52:27

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We grind to level for a while, as Jeff finally kills the drone. Then it’s time to fight Ozma, the big ball in the sky. Can we do it? Listen to find out! Recorded from Ryan’s house. Special guest: Spencer Crittenden. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://e…

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S7E64 - I’m Not the Cooler 52:26

1y ago52:26

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We grind to level for a while, as Jeff finally kills the drone. Then it’s time to fight Ozma, the big ball in the sky. Can we do it? Listen to find out! Recorded from Ryan’s house. Special guest: Spencer Crittenden. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://e…

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S7E63 - Another Feather in Our Cap 1:06:34

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We enter the final dungeon to get all the ultimate weapons. This place is full of memories! We fight a few fiends, kill Hades, and then head back to fight Ozma. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATp…

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S7E62 - More Impressive Than I Thought 51:05

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It’s day 15, the final day! We say hello to Ozma to see how hard that’s gonna be, then decide to enter the final dungeon, Memoria. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: [email protected] Youtube: http…

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S7E61 - The Ultimate Fork 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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We grind on grand dragons for a while, and learn about any other side quests in the game. Then we take on the Auction House quest. After that, we catch 99 frogs and fight Quale. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Bonus episodes and video version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet message…

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S7E60 - Inside Every Person There Are Two Birds 55:35

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We do some more grinding to create a future with less grinding. It’s time to focus on a core group that we’re gonna take through the end. We also learn about every other side quest in this game. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages,…

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S7E59 - His Brain Is in the Air Now 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

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More disk 4 cleanup. We grind on Yans, catch some frogs, and fly the drone around. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noonecanknowaboutthispodca2316 Twitter: @NOCKA…

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S7E58 - The Post Must Go Through 42:44

1+ y ago42:44

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It’s cleanup time. We find some Ragtime Mice, visit Chocobo’s Paradise one last time, deliver some kupo nuts, and fix Mognet Central. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.…

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S7E57 - A Baker’s Stellazio 52:25

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The planet is covered in mist. It’s time to start looking for the ultimate weapons, getting all the Stellazio coins, and finding the most difficult Chocobo dive spot. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast@gmail.…

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S7E56 - Made to Destroy 56:07

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Garland continues to tell Zidane about the big plans for Terra, and we fight a series of bosses. But then Kuja crashes the party and finds out that he’s mortal, so he goes nuts, destroying the place. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet mess…

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S7E55 - Garland’s Haunted Mansion 1:06:19

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We follow Garland into Pandemonium, the dungeon of Terran souls. Zidane has an existential crisis, but he resolves it real quick. We solve some esoteric puzzles, and reach ever closer to the secrets of this universe. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nocka…

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S7E54 - Left Turn Into Madness 1:02:54

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We finally enter Terra to learn about Zidane’s origins. There’s a whole town of monkey people here. We learn more than we ever could’ve imagined about souls, and genomes, and Terra. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKA…

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S7E53 - Leftovers Good 44:56

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It’s day 13. We make breakfast and catch some frogs. Then we do the four shrines, defeating the different bosses all at once and opening the portal on the Shimmering Island. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast…

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S7E53 - Leftovers Good 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

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It’s day 13. We make breakfast and catch some frogs. Then we do the four shrines, defeating the different bosses all at once and opening the portal on the Shimmering Island. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and mugs: http://etsy.com/shop/nockat For Mognet messages, email: NOCKATpodcast…

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S7E52 - It’s Opposite’s Castle 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

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It’s finally time to push the story forward and learn Ipsen’s dastardly secret. Amarant proves teamwork is lame. Are we wearing the right gear? What’s with the lightning sword? It’s exciting to be dungeoning again. Special Guest: Spencer Crittenden. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nockat For T-shirts and…

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S7E51 - How Long Is 20 Seconds 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

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We try to finish the friendly monster quest, but can’t defeat any Yans. Then we get all the stellazio and frogs we can get, before finally heading toward Ipsen’s Castle. Oh yeah and we fight the monsters in the weapon shop in Treno. Special Guest: Spencer Crittenden. Discord: https://discord.gg/uBw8TsBxKs Video Version at Patreon: patreon.com/nocka…