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Supernatural Podcast

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

Living in the Dark

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 many challenges growing up as a blind individual. This episode will discuss and go more in-depth into some of these struggles. Her experiences wi...

What Do You Do?

  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. 

Myths and Movies

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 Iphigenia.

Another Bennett Bean Night

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’.

In the Paint

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 Wembanyama and what the Spurs need to do to help him.

They're Still Here

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 left on earth that deserve to be here. There are still millions of other species sharing this planet. They’re Still Here. In this episode, Hann...

Unraveling the Unsolved

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 work from his co-worker. Jason never showed to the designated meeting spot and there is no trail to where he ended up. It is as if he disap...

Recycling Your Garbage

Summit League Volleyball

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 just a month, Lehr was already commentating on Division l sports that were being put on the Summit League Broadcast Network. A nationally broadc...

WBGB Live 2023

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

The Retreat of the Eighty Thousand

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 and grew faint; as if the agony of the army in the battlefield had entered into their souls.

Maple Leaf

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.

The Mythical Strength of Paul Bunyan

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. 

Farmer Mentality Goeser mixdown

Something to Note- Signs of Affirmation with Ben Goeser

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 and learn from.

The Super Mario Bro. Movie

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

Flushed Away

Ben and Ben discuss and review a film from their childhood: Flushed Away. Does the nostalgia hold up? Is it more than just a movie for kids? Is my Film Theory professor correct about me needing to expand my watchlist? 

Homestead Pending with Hannah Wheelock

In this episode of Homestead Pending, Hannah takes a look at eco-friendly household swaps. Hannah talks about all the swaps she made and how well they work for her. Doing our part everyday to be aware of our consumer habits is vital for changing how the industries work and what they produce.

Elvis: The Icon Lives on with Lindsay Tague

Lindsay's second podcast is part two of the Elvis Presley series. In this part, she talks about the second half of his career, known as his "come-back era." She also touches on his busy touring schedule and Vegas hotel residencies. This part also includes a little peek into what the end of Elvis' life looked like, and the impact it had on the world.

Modern Memetics with Jamie Harvey

In high school, Jamie Harvey wanted to be a scientist. Then they discovered that science is a ruthless, cutthroat game and decided to be a humanities major instead. But once you fall in love with science, you can never truly lose that spark. So they decided to combine their passion for science and their journalism and sociology skills to produce “Modern Memetics,” a podcast about the scientific words and phrases that inhabit the public consciousness.

Silver Box in the Attic with Michael AC

This installment is Part Two of a Three-Part series on Southern California indie/shoegaze band The Autumns.  Coming off the success of their first album, anticipation was high for follow-up LP.  The band's popularity was on the rise.  A dream pop icon surprises the band after discovering their demo and contacts them, creating an opportunity they never imagined.  The Autumns emerge with a new album amidst personnel and management changes.  Just when the journey seemed like easy sailing, the w...

Mimosas in the Morning with Gracie Goos

Gracie Goos offers advice on topics that listeners bring up and have the burning questions about. Gracie offers here own personal experience on these topics. 

Breaking Down Dahmer with Daytin Inserra

Listen in as Daytin takes a different look at the release of the Netflix show Dahmer the Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. 

Breaking Down Dahmer with Daytin Inserra

Listen in as Daytin takes a different look at the release of the Netflix show Dahmer the Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. 

What's Going On? with Maggie Johnston

In this podcast, Maggie discusses current trends on social media, why they blew up and gained a lot of traction. To begin I’ll name the trend and describe what the trend is about and give a brief history and demographics how many videos were made. The trends mentioned: "It's Corn Audio," "Tortilla Slap Challenge" and the viral song "Victoria's Secret."

What's Going On? with Maggie Johnston

In this podcast, Maggie discusses current trends on social media, why they blew up and gained a lot of traction. To begin I’ll name the trend and describe what the trend is about and give a brief history and demographics how many videos were made. The trends mentioned: "It's Corn Audio," "Tortilla Slap Challenge" and the viral song "Victoria's Secret."

Critics Consensus with Luke Wawrzynkiewicz

In this episode of the Critics Consensus, Luke Wawrzynkiewicz touches on the 1986 Top Gun film giving his own review of the film. He then compares critic scores to the audience scores to figure out at the end of the day who was right. So come along with Luke to navigate the danger zone of the world of movie reviews.

Critics Consensus with Luke Wawrzynkiewicz

In this episode of the Critics Consensus, Luke Wawrzynkiewicz touches on the 1986 Top Gun film giving his own review of the film. He then compares critic scores to the audience scores to figure out at the end of the day who was right. So come along with Luke to navigate the danger zone of the world of movie reviews.

Haunted Heartland 2022

Every year for the last decade, the journalists in the School of Communication's advanced radio/audio class explore interesting aspects, from macabre to quirky, and share it with our listeners.  The live, two-hour broadcast features exclusive content from spots to liners to packages to live remotes to replicate the foundation of the medium that fascinates us. It is aired the Thursday before Halloween, then aired again on Oct. 31. After that, it is shared globally on our podcast. Enjoy th...

Off the Rails with Derek Shadle

Off the Rails is a true-crime podcast that investigates accidents at theme parks across the globe. Follow Derek Shadle he uncovers the reasons why these contraptions go off the rails.

Off the Rails with Derek Shadle

Off the Rails is a true-crime podcast that investigates accidents at theme parks across the globe. Follow Derek Shadle he uncovers the reasons why these contraptions go off the rails.

Chris Helps with Chris Rios

Chris Helps, is a podcast  focused on students helping one another. Senior Chris Rios is a Journalism and Media Communication major and does not have degrees or certificates in pyschology or therapy. However, he does want folks to know theyre not alone. Follow Chris as he files through the depression community on Reddit, a social media platform, and offers his best advice.  On the first episode, Chris talks about the importance of talking to reputable psychiatrist, how to find happiness as...

Chris Helps with Chris Rios

Chris Helps, is a podcast  focused on students helping one another. Senior Chris Rios is a Journalism and Media Communication major and does not have degrees or certificates in pyschology or therapy. However, he does want folks to know theyre not alone. Follow Chris as he files through the depression community on Reddit, a social media platform, and offers his best advice.  On the first episode, Chris talks about the importance of talking to reputable psychiatrist, how to find happiness as...

We'll Fix it in Post with Jackson Piercy

We'll Fix it in Post: An in-depth look into the prelude, production, and postmortem of all the films we love. This episode: Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter.

We'll Fix it in Post with Jackson Piercy

We'll Fix it in Post: An in-depth look into the prelude, production, and postmortem of all the films we love. This episode: Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter.

Modern Memetics with JamieHarvey

In high school, Jamie Harvey wanted to be a scientist. Then they discovered that science is a ruthless, cutthroat game and decided to be a humanities major instead. But they say once you fall in love with science, you can never truly lose that spark. So they decided to combine their passion for science and their journalism and sociology skills to produce “Modern Memetics,” a podcast about the scientific words and phrases that inhabit the public consciousness. In this episode, Jamie a...

Earth Day 2022

Welcome to MavRadio's 10th Anniversary Event! Ten reporters discover the brilliance of bees, starlink and even a glimpse into life in Nebraska hundreds of years ago. Those are just a a few of the stories we have in this year's live broadcast. 

Nostalgia, Meet PTSD

In this episode of “Another Look,” the host, Wyatt Moravec, discusses LEGO as the ultimate source of pain.

Sounds that Travel with Alex Crooks

Sounds that Travel - Instruments of Japan In today’s episode, we explore traditional Japanese instruments and their effectiveness in remaining relevant in the modern world, as well as general factoids about their sounds, composition, and history.

Cinema Dive with Jerome

In this episode of Cinema Dive, we will break down Helmut Zemo's character and impact on the MCU franchise when he debuted in Captain America: Civil War. We will break down his origin, method of attack, and what makes him sympathetic. Then, it's time to spotlight the most underrated threats in the MCU.

What a Wild Ride with Austin Ulmer

Though we may not want to admit it, most of us love a good scandal. What if I told you about a scandal that involves drugs, cheating spouses, divorce, lies, and, of course, rock and roll. Well todays' album review involves all of these. And though it may not sound like it, this album was one of the most visceral recording environments, a recording process has ever gone through.  It's Fleetwood Mac and their album “Rumors."

Something to Note with Ben Goeser

I dive into icebreakers and my experience with them. In this episode specifically, I discuss the story I tell whenever I need to break the ice with something comical, especially if others are talking about exercise routines I definitely do nothing close to. The story: "Good Things Come When You Weight." Names beyond mine are changed to protect their privacy.

No More Gimmicks with Max Garvey

This podcast episode describes the untimely death of pro wrestler Owen Hart, a member of the famous Hart wrestling family from Canada. At WWF’s pay-per-view event, held on May 3rd, 1999, Owen was supposed to make a dramatic ring entrance as his character, The Blue Blazer. The grappling hook used to support him was not up to code for such feat, which resulted in a large fall all the way to the mat. This was terrible publicity for the WWF, since chairman Vince McMahon had recently been faced ...

Wealth Whispers with Josue Garcia

This show serves as an informational podcast with real-world, real life solutions that listeners can apply to their day-to-day financial and business life, it’s important to distinguish the problems and overall themes the podcast gets into. In the next episodes we’ll dive into each of the three categories: educational, housing and invesment. 

The Sounds that Travel

The Sounds that Travel is a podcast over ethnomusicology, otherwise known as world music, exposing people to music they may not have known existed. This specific episode takes a dive into what is arguably Latin America's most prominent genre of music: cumbia.

The Eyes have It

Austin Ulmer adapts the short story written American science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. Originally published in 1953, this is known as the novelists shortest story.  Austin voiced and produced this piece for submission in radio class.

It's Fine

As two friends meet up for lunch at a fine dining establishment, one of them slowly begins to realize just how not great his life actually is. Voicework provided by Ben Copeland and Ben Goeser. Produced by Ben Copeland.

Sisters, Oceans, Closer

Crystal Kwaw and Evelyn Essien chat about news in Ghana and America. They discuss the reasons they both chose to major in Journalism, and Evelyn primarily talks about how she's navigated the news market in Ghana. They compare and briefly analyze the attitudes of news journalism in America and Ghana. Listen for laughs and insights when Evelyn explains more about her experience of how journalism operates on and off the air. She also discusses some of the most popular news updates that’s going ...

Games in Chat

Games in the Chat Podcast two covers the up-coming game awards and reviews Square Enix's Marvel's: Guardians of the Galaxy game.