Curious Nebraska
Curious Nebraska
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Curious Nebraska is producer Andy Hermann's quest to figure out what makes Nebraska, Nebraska.
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The podcast explores diverse topics related to Nebraska's identity, history, and local traditions, including episodes about the invention of the VISE-GRIP tool, the myth of Kearney being the center of the U.S., the enduring legacy of Glur's Tavern, the cultural phenomenon of ranch dressing, and the significance of wool in Nebraska agriculture.
Curious Nebraska is producer Andy Hermann’s quest to figure out what makes Nebraska, Nebraska.
Football is big in Nebraska. But did you know a version of America’s favorite sport was created here? Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann is eligible to pass, run, and kick… to score the story about Six-Man Football and its inventor Stephen Epler. Guests, in order of appearance: Nate Neuhaus, Assistant Director, Nebraska School Activities Association; Charlotte Gezi, daughter of Six-Man Football inventor Stephen Epler; Richard Walter, former coach, master’s degree on Six-Man Football; Roger Crouse, Mayor, Chester, Nebraska. Additional audio: excerpts and music from 2024 NSAA D6 Football Championship (November 22, 2024) on News Channel Nebraska, with announcer Brandon Aksamit and color analyst Andy Classen.
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