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Ep 70Jordy’s Coming Home!

We begin by discussing the huge news that swept through Husker Nation this week, Jordy Bahl is coming home to Nebraska for her final two softball seasons!! We talk about what this means for Nebraska softball this year and how this will impact the long-term success of Husker Softball. We also talk about some coaching changes in Husker Baseball and Volleyball including a US National Team player stepping into a coaching role. We wrap things up with a preview look at the Nebraska quarterback room for this upcoming season! All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Jun 17, 202336 min

Ep 69Jeremiah Sirles Joins the Show!

This week we have the honor of having former Nebraska offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles join the podcast. We talk with Jeremiah about what it was like to play for Nebraska after growing up a Colorado fan and about his experience in the college football ranks. We also get his opinion on NIL, transfer portal, super conferences, and a whole lot more! GO BIG RED!!! Twitter: @HBTHPodcast

Jun 10, 202336 min

Ep 68Dylan Raiola Commits to Georgia

We are back after a two week break due to some vacation plans. We cover all our bases in this episode beginning by wrapping up the Husker softball and baseball seasons. We talk about how fitting or unfitting the end to their respective seasons were. Finally, we wrap up the episode by discussing the loss of Dylan Raiola to the Georgia Bulldogs. We talk about what this means for the Huskers in the coming years and who could possibly replace Dylan as our top target. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Jun 4, 202337 min

Ep 67Bill Williams Returns

Bill Williams joins the show to talk about his upcoming event over Memorial Weekend. We talk with him about what all the event entails, some of the special moments, and how to get a ride in a P-51 Mustang. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED! We will be back with another episode at the beginning of June due to trips

May 14, 202321 min

Ep 66It’s All Left To Play For

This week we talk all things Nebraska Baseball and Softball. How will both teams fare in the BIG 10 Tournament? What do their paths to the tournament look like? Can Baseball turn it around in time? We also discuss the mass of commits and transfers Nebraska Football, Men's Basketball, and Women's Basketball secured in the past few weeks. How will those recruits and transfers do for Nebraska in the coming seasons? We also talk Dylan Raiola as he prepares to make his visit to Georgia in June. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!

May 7, 202337 min

Ep 65Bye Bye Casey

We begin this week's episode by talking about the massive sellout for Volleyball Day in Nebraska- over 83,000 tickets sold in less than two days! Then we talk some Husker baseball and softball and what each team needs to do to succeed in the BIG 10 Tournament. We then discuss the NFL Draft and some surprises when it came to Husker players. Finally, we talk about the biggest news from the week in three scholarship quarterbacks entering the transfer portal including Casey Thompson. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!!!

Apr 30, 202337 min

Ep 64The Spring Game? Well...

This week we bring you all the Husker baseball and softball news you need. But of course, most of our time is spent on discussing the Spring Game. We talk overall impressions, thoughts on the Frank Solich ceremony, quarterback play, which running backs we like, Trey Palmer replacements at wide receiver, and fumbles-lots of fumbles. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!

Apr 24, 202338 min

Ep 63Ultimate Spring Game Preview

We talk about all the major news that broke during the week in Mickey Joseph's charges being dropped and Cole Pensick's untimely passing. We also talk about the newest Nebraska women's and men's basketball transfers and commits. We also touch on Husker baseball and Husker softball as both are in second in the BIG10 at time of recording! Finally, and most importantly, we talk about what we are looking for in the Spring Game. Who will shoulder Nebraska's running load? Which quarterback can step up? What will the Offensive Line look like? All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Apr 16, 202336 min

Ep 62In Memory of Cole Pensick

We decided to repost our interview with Cole Pensick from July of this past year in light of what transpired Saturday. We are praying for Cole's family and loved ones asking for comfort for them in this terrible time. This one is for Cole. This week we have an amazing guest joining us in Cole Pensick! We talk with him about his playing days at Nebraska, playing both center and guard, what he remembers from that Northwestern Hail Mary, his life after football, and so much more!

Apr 9, 202332 min

Ep 61The Last Great Husker Team w/Jeremy Slechta

This week we are honored to be joined by former Nebraska great, Jeremy Slechta! We talk with him about his time in the NFL, his thoughts on Frank Solich being honored at the Spring Game, memories from his Spring Games, his recruiting process, experiences with Tom Osborne, and so much more! Follow Us on Twitter: @HBTHuskersPod GO BIG RED!!!

Apr 7, 202331 min

Ep 60Jaz Returns!

This week we begin by discussing the big news in Nebraska Women's basketball: Jaz Shelley is coming back for her senior season! We then catch up on both Husker Baseball and Softball and discuss if either team is where they need to be performance-wise to make a postseason run. We then talk about the upcoming Spring Game, some spring practice news, and a new 2024 recruit from Texas. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Apr 2, 202337 min

Ep 59Football Is Back Baby!

To kick off the show, we briefly discuss Nebraska's WNIT fate as well as look at the future of the program. We then move on to talk some Nebraska baseball and segway that into a conversation of the beginning of Spring Practice starting. There are over twenty recruits at Nebraska this weekend including Dylan Raiola and other five stars. We glean what we can from the first week of practice and talk about what we have yet to see from this team. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Mar 26, 202338 min

Ep 58Spring Speculations

We start the show with an ohmage to our wrecked March Madness brackets and a preview of the Lady Huskers clash with Northern Iowa in the second round of the WNIT. However, most of our time is spent on our questions and expectations for spring football practice. We talk Dylan Raiola, five-star recruits, Rhule's impact, QB Room drama, and much more! GO BIG RED!

Mar 19, 202337 min

Ep 57March Madness!

Help us out with some feedback about potential merchandise on this form: https://forms.gle/pnDw9mFCScTus97y5 We begin by discussing the postseason fate of both the men's and women's basketball teams. Only the women are moving on to the WNIT. We play a little "What If?" on the men's side of things, taking a little time to ponder what could have been. We talk about how far the women could go in the WNIT and what both teams might look like next year. We also spend some time on the baseball diamond by recapping the baseball team's past week of continued success. We finish by touching on the USFL and Adrian Martinez. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Mar 14, 202337 min

Ep 56A Husker Miracle

Nebraska Men's and Women's Basketball teams are nearly done with their seasons. We break down the Women's BIG10 Tournament Second Round loss to Michigan St. and what it means for the Huskers NCAA Tournament bid. We also marvel at the Men's side of things and try to make a case for an NIT bid for them. We also discuss the performance of the three Nebraska players at the NFL Combine this week. Which of the three will go first and where will Travis Vokolek go? All that and much more, including a brutal Twitter roast! GO BIG RED!

Mar 5, 202337 min

Ep 55Josh Banderas Joins the Show

We are joined this week by our first Nebraska legacy player guest, Josh Banderas. We talk with Josh about NIL and the transfer portal and what his college football experience would have been with them. Josh talks about his experience playing in the USFL last year and the advantages of having all the teams in one city. We also talk with him about some of his favorite memories from Nebraska and get his takes on the new Nebraska coaching staff. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!! Follow Josh's Woodworking Business on Instagram: Banderas Woodworking (@banderaswoodworking) • Instagram photos and videos And on Facebook: Banderas Woodworking | Facebook

Feb 26, 202334 min

Ep 54The Second Coming of Westerkamp

JORDAN WESTERKAMP JOIN US ONCE MORE!!! As our first second-guest ever on the show, we talk with Jordan about the last time he was on and what that was like for him. We get his take on Matt Rhule, Garret McGuire as the new WRs coach, and Nebraska's next season. We also talk with him about his two iconic plays, life after football, and his favorite moments while at Nebraska. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!! Be sure to tune in next week for an interview with a Westerkamp teammate, Josh Banderas!!

Feb 17, 202335 min

Ep 53Football Pre Pre Preview

This week we start off with Nebraska men's basketball's 17-point comeback win against Wisconsin on Saturday. We talk about what this means for Fred Hoiberg's job security and what it means for the team going forward. The women's team is 1-2 in their last three games. We talk about what they need to do to secure a spot in the tournament and how they can improve going forward. We then do an early preview of Nebraska's football schedule for the 2023 season. Make sure to join us next week for our interview with JORDAN WESTERKAMP PART 2!!! GO BIG RED!!

Feb 12, 202337 min

Ep 52On To Spring

This week we talk both men's and women's basketball as usual. We give some opinions on what the women's team could do in the NCAA Tournament in March as well as the disappointment for the men's team. We also do a quick preview of the Nebraska baseball team and what we expect from them this upcoming season. The "real" National Signing Day just passed so we take a look at the final Nebraska class. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Feb 5, 202338 min

Ep 51Dylan Raiola A Husker?

This week we start with an update on both the men's and women's basketball teams. We talk about the fight in the women's team and the misery on the men's side. There are some new transfers and recruits we discuss as well. While talking about recruits we would be remiss if we did not mention Dylan Raiola's name. We finish off the episode with predictions for the Super Bowl. All that and much more!!

Jan 29, 202336 min

Ep 50A Coaching Staff to Remember

This week we open with some Nebraska volleyball news concerning a player. We then touch on the injury plagued season for the Nebraska men's basketball team and how they can finish strong. The majority of today's show is spent on Nebraska's new football coaching staff under Matt Rhule. We take a look at all of the new additions and what they bring to the Huskers. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Jan 22, 202337 min

Ep 49One Year Down

This week we briefly discuss the National Championship and how long it took until we turned it off. We also touch base with the men's and women's basketball teams. Finally, we go back through the archives and talk about all of our favorite moments from the past year of the podcast. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Jan 16, 202336 min

Ep 48National Championship Preview

This week we open with the Nebraska Volleyball 2024 recruiting class being ranked #1 in the nation and quickly discuss the final two slots in Matt Rhule's coaching staff being filled. We then recap some of the notable moments from the New Year's Day Bowl games like Tulane's comeback again USC and Utah's continued Rose Bowl disappointment. We then preview the national championship clash between TCU and Georgia in depth. We talk keys to the game and how each team can win. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!

Jan 9, 202334 min

Ep 47Bowl Bonanza

Happy New Year! What a way to end 2022 with two amazing playoff semifinal games and some great Nebraska basketball results. We talk all the bowl games from New Year's Eve, NFL Draft, and preview the New Year's Bowl games. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Jan 1, 202336 min

Ep 46Recruiting Roundup

Merry Christmas! We hope you enjoy this jampacked episode of women's basketball's big win, the 2023 transfer class and 2023 signing class. We talk all things Malachai Coleman, Princewill (I'm not going to even try and type his last name), and all the other recruits from Nebraska's 2023 signing class. GO BIG RED

Dec 26, 202239 min

Ep 45Transfer Portal Retrospective

This week we wrap up the NCAA Women's volleyball national championships that just finished in Omaha, NE as well as talk about Rhule's retention of O-Line Coach Donovan Riola in Up Front News. We then look back at most of the fourteen transfers Nebraska brought into the football team this past season and discuss how much they impacted the Huskers. We also have concerns about a kicking battle in fall camp and who is really the old person on the show. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!

Dec 19, 202237 min

Ep 44What a Year: 2022 Season Recap

This week we break down Nebraska volleyball's untimely exit from the NCAA regionals this past Thursday. We look back and the game and try to figure out where it all went wrong. We then go back through all the games in the 2022 Nebraska football season and reminisce over what was, unfortunately, another losing season for the Huskers. We give our standout players for the year and talk about the biggest surprises. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Dec 12, 202238 min

Ep 43A New Era

We are back this week with not two, not three, but FOUR!! Nebraska wins to talk about! We dive into the women's volleyball team's impressive two games in the NCAA tournament and look ahead to their regional matchup with Oregon on Tuesday. We also talk big, ranked wins for both women's and men's basketball including a win over #7 Creighton for the men and a 15-game losing streak snapped for the women. We then discuss Matt Rhule's coaching hires so far, how they have affected recruiting, and who we want to fill the other coaching slots. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!

Dec 5, 202238 min

Ep 42A New Rhuler: Week 13 Recap

This week we begin by talking about Nebraska volleyball's disappointing end to their season and touch on their first-round matchup with Delaware State this Thursday. Then, we finally have a Nebraska football win to talk about!! We get into the Huskers winning the Heroes Trophy after a seven-year drought. Finally, we get into the biggest news of the weekend in the Husker's hire of Matt Rhule! All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!!

Nov 29, 202238 min

Ep 41Wisconsin Wins...Again: Week 12 Recap

This week we are both in Omaha together for our recap of Nebraska's 15-14 loss to Wisconsin in Lincoln on this past Saturday. We start with happier topics with Nebraska volleyball and how they can share a portion of the BIG 10 title with Ohio State. We then talk about the Nebraska coaching situation and when we will learn the next head coach of Nebraska football. Finally, we preview Nebraska's Black Friday clash with Iowa. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!

Nov 21, 202233 min

Ep 40Time to be Realists: Week 11 Recap

This week we begin by talking about Nebraska volleyball's success and preview their #1 ranked recruiting class of 2023. We then make a correction about Nebraska football's #32 ranked recruiting class. Finally, we dive into Nebraska's 34-3 loss to #3 Michigan in Ann Arbor this past Saturday. We talk QB scenarios, surprises, slimmers of hope, and what if scenarios. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!

Nov 13, 202237 min

Ep 39Same Old Huskers: Week 10 Recap

This week we discuss the bolstering of both Nebraska football's and Nebraska volleyball's 2023 recruiting classes. We also talk about some transfer portal news that broke this week for a former transfer. We then get into Nebraska's almost victory this Saturday against Minnesota. We talk surprises, disappointments, and overall takes on the game. We then look ahead to Nebraska's top 4 matchup against Michigan. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!

Nov 9, 202237 min

Ep 38Lukewarm in Lincoln: Week 9 Recap

This week we discuss Nebraska volleyball's quick stint at #1 and where their season could go. We then spend some time to talk about a few Scott Frost rumors as well as some recruit visits this past Saturday. Finally, we dive into Nebraska's 26-9 loss to #17 Illinois this past weekend in Lincoln. We talk Casey Thomphson, Chubba Purdy, Logan Smothers, the O-line, and much more! GO BIG RED!!!

Oct 31, 202238 min

Ep 37Time To Step It Up! : Week 9 Preview

This week Husker Dan and Will preview Nebraska's upcoming clash with #18 Illinois at Memorial Stadium. They talk about what Nebraska has to do to win, keys to the game, how Nebraska matches up, and what we can expect from the defense. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!

Oct 25, 202238 min

Ep 36The Streak is Over: Week 7 Recap

This week Will and Husker Dan discuss Nebraska's 43-37 loss Saturday night in West Lafayette. They begin by talking about happier news in the Nebraska volleyball team's destruction of #14 Penn State in straight sets Friday night. They then talk about Trey Palmer, the O-Line, rushing defense and rushing offense woes, and Nebraska's newfound offensive efficiency. All that and much more!! GO BIG RED!!!

Oct 16, 202234 min

Ep 35That’s Two in a Row! : Week 6 Recap

This week Will and Husker Dan discuss Nebraska's 14-13 win over Rutgers Friday night. They talk about the running game woes, Casey Thompson's performance, Anthony Grant lowering the boom, and Travis Vokolek's big game. We then look ahead to next week's game against Purdue for first place in the BIG 10 West!! All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!!

Oct 9, 202236 min

Ep 34Finally!! : Week 5 Recap

This week we rejoice in Nebraska's 35-21 win over the Indiana Hoosier on Saturday. We talk surprises (both pleasant and unpleasant), what to take away from this game, who should be the next head coach of Nebraska, and we preview Nebraska's upcoming game against Rutgers this coming Friday night. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!! Leave us a voicemail at 970 743 0575

Oct 2, 202238 min

Ep 33”Go Big Red” in Russian w/Astronaut Clayton Anderson

This week Grandpa is back for a very special episode. The Huskers are on a bye week so we can't lose! In the absence of the football, we welcome former NASA Astronaut Clayton Anderson to the show! We talk with Clayton about who he thinks the next coach should be, his favorite part of being an Astronaut, his life after his space adventures, and UFOs. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!!!

Sep 25, 202237 min

Ep 32Bye Bye Chinander: Week 4 Recap

This week Will is flying solo again with Grandpa still under the weather (probably still due to Nebraska's play). Will talks about Eric Chinander being relieved of his duties as the DC, Nebraska volleyball's big game against Stanford, and how Mickey Joseph is viewing his interim coaching time. Of course, Will must go over the travesty that was Nebraska's game against Oklahoma this past Saturday. He talks Chubba Purdy playing, a lack of motivation, and how Oklahoma looks this year. All that and much more!

Sep 20, 202227 min

Ep 31Bye Bye Scotty: Week 3 Recap

This week, with Husker Dan feeling ill (and who wouldn't after that Nebraska game), join Will as he gives his take on the Georgia Southern loss in Lincoln on Saturday as well as the massive decision to fire Scott Frost. Will also takes a quick look at the Nebraska volleyball team's blazing start and big win over #17 Creighton. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Sep 12, 202225 min

Ep 30Lousy in Lincoln: Week 2 Review

This week we begin by talking about two major changes in college football: the new look transfer portal and the expanded college football playoffs. We then discuss Nebraska's struggle in Lincoln against North Dakota. We talk MVPs, low points, Garret Nelson, and the wide receivers. We then briefly preview the upcoming game against Georgia Southern. All that and much more! Leave us a voicemail at 970 743 0575

Sep 4, 202231 min

Ep 29The Debacle in Dublin

This week we start off talking about the Husker women's volleyball team and their early success. We then move on to the epic disappointment of the Husker football team against Northwestern on Saturday. We talk about what Nebraska needs to fix, what surprised us the most, who our standouts were, and much more! GO BIG RED!

Aug 28, 202235 min

Ep 28The ”Duel in Dublin” Preview

This week we talk in our Up Front News segment about the massive BIG10 TV deal just signed and what that means for the future of the conference. We then preview Nebraska's clash with Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland this coming Saturday! We talk key players, what to expect from the Huskers, and much more! GO BIG RED! Make sure to call in with your takes on the game this week at 970-743-0575 and leave us a message with your thoughts on the Huskers performance in Dublin.

Aug 20, 202236 min

Ep 27Season Predictions

This week we discuss Markese Stepp leaving the program in our Up-Front News. We then move on to looking at Nebraska's entire season and making our predictions for all the games. We have a very wide range of record possibilities for Nebraska this season. This you won't want to miss! GO BIG RED!

Aug 14, 202257 min

Ep 26Playing Under Devaney and Osborne w/Randy Borg

This week we have a special guest in Randy Borg. He played for Nebraska as a cornerback and punt returner from 1971-1973. We talk with him about his memories from his playing days, how he got to Nebraska, the differences in coaching of Devaney and Osborne, and we get his take on NIL and the transfer portal. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Jul 30, 202240 min

Ep 25At the Bottom of the Dog Pile w/Cole Pensick

This week we have an amazing guest join us in Cole Pensick! We talk with him about his playing days at Nebraska, playing both center and guard, what he remembers from that Northwestern Hail Mary, his life after football, and so much more! GO BIG RED!

Jul 23, 202231 min

Ep 24Russ Hochstein Joins the Show!

This week we have a very special guest in Russ Hochstein. He is one of the few Nebraska players to win a national title and a Super Bowl. He has a bunch of stories about Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, his time with the Patriots, and his time on the 1997 National Championship winning Husker team. All that and so much more! GO BIG RED!

Jul 18, 202244 min

Ep 23Same Old Special Teams w/ Byron Bennett

This week we have the honor of interviewing former Nebraska kicker and punter Byron Bennett. We talk with him about Nebraska's special teams currently, his experience at Nebraska, and the infamous 1994 Orange Bowl. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!!

Jul 9, 202233 min

Ep 22Stunning Secondary

This week we talk about USC and UCLA moving to the BIG 10 in 2024 as well as break down a new wide receiver recruit Nebraska picked up. Then we break down the Nebraska Secondary. We talk safeties, cornerbacks, and defensive backs. We talk about breakout stars and the new transfers coming in. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Jul 2, 202236 min

Ep 21Linebacking Corp Preview

This week we recap the amazing golf scramble, meeting Tommy Armstrong, Demornay Pierson-El, and Deontai Williams, Nourdeen Nouili being ineligible for the season, and Ohio State trademarking the word "the". We also preview the linebacking room at Nebraska next year. All that and much more! GO BIG RED!

Jun 27, 202234 min