Best Building Block Baseball Podcasts (2025)

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 8:28

12h ago8:28

8:28

A look back at last night’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and look ahead to Game 2 in the WCF Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Tredas) 8:16

12h ago8:16

8:16

Taking some time to thank and appreciate the veterans of our country for all we have! Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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ESPN ranks each Division 1 team’s QB situations and puts Nebraska in an average spot 14:17

12h ago14:17

14:17

There are 20 tiers (that’s extreme) and it’s a lot of reading, but Nebraska lands at Tier 6, labeled “Second Time’s the Charm” with 8 players It lists Kansas State (Avery Johnson/Jacob Knuth); Nebraska (Dylan Raiola/Marcos Davila); NC State (CJ Bailey/Lex Thomas); Texas A&M (Marcel Reed/Jacob Zeno); and UCLA (Nico Iamaleava/Luke Duncan)…saying the …

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Mike Schaefer: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 24:08

12h ago24:08

24:08

Who is the closest comparison in recent years for Nebraska athletics for what Jordy Bahl is doing for softball? The ‘Tush Push’ is sticking around for at least another year in the NFL…is Schaefer opposed to the play? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c…

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Mike Schaefer (Nebraska 247 Sports): Part 1 (hour sponsored by Ben Spirk / Farm Bureau NE) 17:18

12h ago17:18

17:18

CBS Sports ranks Matt Rhule as the 32nd best coach in the Power 4, one spot better than Deion Sanders but behind the likes of some other not really big names…what kind of year would spring him into the Top 25? We’ve tried to figure out the best explanation for the Big Ten Baseball Tournament format but have not done well except for TV planning…is t…

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Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day 13:30

12h ago13:30

13:30

What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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The “Tush Push” will remain legal for at least the 2025 NFL season…will this continue to be a story every offseason? 8:46

12h ago8:46

8:46

Eagles fans rejoice today as the league needed 24 votes to illegalize their famed play; the vote fell 2 votes short, with 22 ‘yes’ to ban it and 10 ‘no’ to not ban it The Packers have been the leader of the group to ban it…will we have the same conversation next year and offseason? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: …

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CBS Sports ranked college football Power 4 head coaches yesterday from 68-26...where was Matt Rhule? 34:47

12h ago34:47

34:47

At dead last (68th) is Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby...and Nebraska's first opponent, Cincinnati, finds their coach--Scott Satterfield---at 60th in the rankings Others that stand out: Sherrone Moore (58th); Bill Belichick (54th); Luke Fickell (40th); Deion Sanders (33rd); and Matt Rhule checks in at 32nd, just behind Mike Elko, Brent Key and Dave …

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 4:46

1d ago4:46

4:46

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is tonight between the Pacers and Knicks…all aboard the Jalen Brunson Train? Show Sponsored NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Next up on Jordon Hudson’s list for things associated with Bill Belichick? Trademarks on phrases! 9:42

1d ago9:42

9:42

Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of Belichick, apparently is the CEO and founder of Trouble Club Enterprises, and filed 14 trademarks on April 3rd for phrases that apparently belong to the Patriots, but she’s found a loophole "No Days Off,” “Do Your Job,” and “Ignore the Noise” are among the phrases she has filed for trademark, with (Bill’s Versi…

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Sean Callahan (Husker Online) 19:47

1d ago19:47

19:47

Is there anything about the Big Ten Baseball Tournament that makes sense to you at all? What is the closest comparison to an athlete recently doing as much for a program as Jordy Bahl is for Husker Softball? Urban Meyer says the B1G’s top-level teams have surpassed the SEC’s….is it too soon to say something like that? Show Sponsored NEBCO Our Spons…

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Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Tredas) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 21:45

1d ago21:45

21:45

It's a Wild Card Wednesday...what does Bill have on his mind today? Show Sponsored MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Respected CFB Reporter Ranks Ndamukong Suh Among Top 25 Players Since 2000, Underscoring His Dominant Legacy 17:05

1d ago17:05

17:05

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman reached out to 36 coaches, TV analysts and scouts over a few weeks to stretch to help compile the rankings, which put Cam Newton as the No.1 best player since 2000, followed by Reggie Bush and then...SUH, at No.3 Other names of note: Joe Burrow (4); Lamar Jackson (5); Travis Hunter (9); Andrew Luck (12); Christian McCaf…

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MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Applied Connective Technologies) 17:06

1d ago17:06

17:06

As always, email your questions for Sip,Jake & Bill to [email protected] or tweet them Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Show Sponsored by Sandhills Global Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Phil Ruhlman (Ruhlman's Steakhouse) 15:01

1d ago15:01

15:01

Phil is here to reveal our breaking news about an event in June regarding The Stool and possibly more to come after that...all at Ruhlman's in Ashland Can we sell out the show today or by the end of the week? Show Sponsored by Sandhills Global Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

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Nebraska baseball began it's B1G tournament last night...did they win to set up something to actually play for on Friday? 30:21

1d ago30:21

30:21

As pointed out yesterday, if Nebraska lost to Michigan State last night, it meant they still had to play a game on Friday vs. Oregon...though they couldn't advance to the next round if they eventually beat the Ducks. Beat Michigan and Oregon? Then they're on to the semifinals to avoid any team playing more than 4 total games... Also, Game 1 of the …

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's) 10:35

3d ago10:35

10:35

Nebraska Hospitality Association stops by! Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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The NBA Conference Finals is here with some surprises...is the lace of 'chalk' intriguing this year? 8:57

3d ago8:57

8:57

The seeds of the teams in the conference semifinals are (4) Indiana; (3) New York; (1) OKC, and (6) Minnesota It’s the 2nd straight conference finals for both the Pacers and the Wolves, and they were the 2 least likely of the 4 teams in the playoffs to make it to those rounds….what is the ideal Finals based on these matchups? Thunder/Knicks? Show S…

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Could the Big 12 get multiple bids this year in the CFB Playoff? 16:53

3d ago16:53

16:53

CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli wrote about the conference yesterday, and points out that no one seems elite but no one is bad--no team has more than 8.5 wins for their projected over/under win total, and no one is below 5.5. wins. Fornelli writes that QB depth is the key for the conference, and the amount of questions in other conferences could be benefi…

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David Pollack has similar thoughts to Big Noon Kickoff as most B1G fans do / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 20:21

3d ago20:21

20:21

The former Georgia star and former College Gameday host said on his podcast that the B1G having it’s marquee game of the day at 11am central/12pm eastern is “the dumbest thing he’s ever heard of,” which most of us would agree with We all know it’s a ratings grab and money grab, but that doesn’t make it suck any less. Are we in this for the long hau…

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Nothing is sacred anymore in college football, so why is important to keep the USC/Norte Dame rivalry which potentially could be done soon? 17:59

3d ago17:59

17:59

The game we have loved for so long is not the same as it used to be, with many traditions and rivalries going away. One that is still going and is scheduled to go---only through this year for now----is Notre Dame/USC. Notre Dame’s AD, Jack Swarbrick, wants to keep the rivalry going into the future. USC isn’t so sure. Per SI, the Trojans are committ…

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Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Tredas) 15:29

3d ago15:29

15:29

It's Bugaboo Tuesday...what's bothering Bill today? Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor hamann Jewelers) Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The B1G Baseball tournament starts today in Omaha, and the bracket could cause a migraine trying to comprehend 12:08

3d ago12:08

12:08

This much we know for sure: Nebraska plays today against Michigan State, and regardless if they win or lose will play Oregon... though if they lose to Michigan state, their season is effectively over as they cant advance. You read that right..even if they beat Oregon but lose to Michigan State, it's over. Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Spon…

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Joel Klatt gives us his top 10 QB's in college football...how much pushback does The Stool have? 33:23

3d ago33:23

33:23

Klatt was on his podcast and listed his top QB's in this order: 1) Cade Klubnik (Clemson); 2) Arch Manning (Texas); 3) John Mateer (Oklahoma); 4) Sam Leavitt (Arizona State); 5) Drew Allar (Penn State); 6) Garrett Nussmeier (LSU); 7) DJ Lagway (Florida); 8) LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina); 9) Luke Altmyer (Illinois); and 10) Carson Beck (Miami, F…

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane's) 7:07

4d ago7:07

7:07

Final thoughts on the PGA championship from this weekend...we know Jake watched...what about the rest of the Stool? Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Mozzarella Monday (sponsored by Valentino's) 11:28

4d ago11:28

11:28

What was the best weekend of our listeners in life, sports, etc.? Text us at (402-464-5685) Winner gets a $25 gift card to Valentino's Pizza! Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Urban Meyer says the B1G has surpassed the SEC in college football... can we make that assessment yet? 16:04

4d ago16:04

16:04

The last two national champs came from the B1G—Michigan and Ohio State—a big statement for a conference that needed a title. On the Another Dooley Noted Podcast, Meyer said the SEC is deeper overall, but the B1G’s top half is stronger. Can we say that for sure? Couldn't Georgia or Bama bounce right back to elite status anytime? Show Sponsored by NE…

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From Mr. Irrelevant to generational wealth for Brock Purdy/Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 16:28

4d ago16:28

16:28

As we know Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant, and despite the 49ers drafting Trey Lance 3rd overall... Brock Purdy eventually saved the franchise. Purdy signed a 5-year, $265 million contract extension on Friday, $181 million guaranteed including $100 million guaranteed at the signing! Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: htt…

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Can Nebraska ever get to "big dog" territory again or is it a thing of the past? 24:43

4d ago24:43

24:43

Sip wrote about the return to glory this weekend for Husker Online, and talked to national writer Andy Staples about it, who said they probably can't get back to "big dog" territory annually, but can be competitive more consistently.After finishing 7-6 and playing in their first bowl game since 2016, what needs to change for the Huskers to be big d…

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Bill's Thrills (sponsored by Tredas) 15:17

4d ago15:17

15:17

It's a Football Facts Monday...what's on Bill's mind today? And of course, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Division titles might not mean as much for the NFL playoffs moving forward 10:28

4d ago10:28

10:28

Thus week's NFL owners meeting in Minneapolis will feature a vote on whether seeding in the playoffs should be decided purely on best record for every seed, or keep it with division winners getting a guaranteed home game. We're connecting some dots with CFB here and how they are taking away the auto bye for conference champions... so what's the rig…

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There's elite players in sports...and then there's Jordy Bahl. 33:12

4d ago33:12

33:12

It's mid-May, the sports world is slow...but Nebraska softball just cruised their way to a regional title in Baton Rouge! Host, LSU, ended up losing twice to 4-seed Southeastern Louisiana in this double elimination bracket.It's hard to not talk about Husker softball when they are playing elite with power bat (and B1G pitcher of the year to add...) …

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 5:05

6d ago5:05

5:05

Update from Day 1 of the PGA Championship and preview for Day 2 and the weekend in Charlotte… Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Taste Test Friday with Smoking Gun Jerky of Nebraska 11:50

6d ago11:50

11:50

It’s time for another taste testing with Smoking Gun Jerky…what flavors do the guys have today to try? Order your own batch at SmokingGunJerky.com today and use promo code EARLY to get 10% off and on the Wall of Fame. Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

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Cody Schmick (Bierhaus/Kinkaider/Sideshow Spirits) 17:36

6d ago17:36

17:36

Last month, Cody came in studio and told us about a comedy club show and a concert on top of Bierhaus…what’s going on in May and going forward?What’s the status of projects both in Lincoln and outside of Lincoln for Bierhaus/Kinkaider/Sideshow Spirits? And what was the legislation report from last time we talked? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsor…

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Dr. Love (sponsored by Tredas) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 22:45

6d ago22:45

22:45

The texts and calls keep flying in for Dr. Love…what will we receive today from listeners who have relationship questions? For any grain marketing or crop insurance questions, reach out to Tredas---GoTredas.com Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

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We are officially under 100 days away from the college football season beginning, and one outlet has thoughts on the biggest storylines to follow for the upcoming year 18:49

6d ago18:49

18:49

CBS Sports informed yes that yesterday was 100 days away from Farmageddon in Dublin (Iowa State/Kansas State), so today is 99 days (and 104 days for Nebraska’s opener vs. Cincinnati) Their storylines to follow are: 1) The Arch Manning Era beginning for Texas 2) Ohio State’s encore 3) Georgia and Alabama responding from disappointing seasons 4) The …

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Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros) 13:20

6d ago13:20

13:20

Sip has been helping us age gracefully for years on the show…what’s his advice for us all today? Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva…

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Could we be seeing NFL players in the Olympics playing….flag football? 9:36

6d ago9:36

9:36

NFL owners are reportedly talking about what it would look like for their players to play flag football in the Olympics when it is introduced in 2028; the NFL is in favor of it from most reports, and Roger Goodell says many players are interested in playing. Is it a given that the greatest football players in tackle football are also the best at fl…

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It appears that the College Football Playoff is starting to come to its senses on properly seeding the teams 35:20

6d ago35:20

35:20

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said at the league’s spring meetings this week that the playoff committee is looking at likely seeding the playoff teams in order of where they are in the poll; not an auto-bye for winning the conference like Boise State and Arizona State were given last year. Who pushes back on that? Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Mads…

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 6:24

7d ago6:24

6:24

The PGA Championship starts today…can Rory McIlroy go back-to-back in majors to start the year? Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Tech Time with Tripp (from Computer Hardware) 14:34

7d ago14:34

14:34

What questions do the Breakers have for Jeremiah Tripp from Computer Hardware today as summer starts to hit full swing? Send a question to their Support email for Q&A to get in the conversation. Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …

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One outlet isn’t as high on Illinois as preseason polls seem to indicate…are we sure they should be better than Nebraska this year? 16:00

7d ago16:00

16:00

We’ve seen a lot of different outlets put Illinois as a Top 10/15 team, but Circa Sports put out their win total numbers yesterday and had the Illini at 7.5 wins…the same as Nebraska, Washington, Iowa and USC. Wisconsin was notable at 5.5 wins; Ohio State and Oregon both at 10.5 wins and Penn State at 10 wins. Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: …

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Mike Schaefer: Part 2 / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) 26:20

7d ago26:20

26:20

Update us on some recruiting matters regarding Luke Sorensen (no relation to Jake), DeZephen Walker, Nelsyn Wheeler, and others? Husker Baseball remains in the fight to make the B1G Baseball Tournament…do they have any chance at a run in the tourney in Omaha if they make it? Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://him…

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Mike Schaefer (Nebraska 247 Sports): Part 1 (hour sponsored by Ben Spirk / Farm Bureau NE) 21:33

7d ago21:33

21:33

We have a kickoff time for Nebraska/Cincinnati, and it’s 8pm on ESPN for the Thursday game…are you ready for post-game interviews at midnight? Matt Rhule says the final 3 games of the season last year were a turning point for the program. Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANK Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquirie…

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Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day 14:46

7d ago14:46

14:46

What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Will Sip and Bill get trivia questions right? Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Tredas) 11:41

7d ago11:41

11:41

It’s a Cool Parenting Tip Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? Contact the grain marketing and crop insurance gurus today at Tredas….visit GoTredas.com Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Matt Rhule says the way Nebraska finished in 2024 is a good building block for momentum this year…is that ‘turning point’ going to be apparent in 2025? 30:54

7d ago30:54

30:54

Rhule was on the Husker Sports Network on Tuesday and mentioned that the final 3 games of 2024 (win over Wisconsin, loss to Iowa, win over Boston College) was the turning point the program needed---probably to prove they could win in late season games which hasn’t happened for a long time. He also talked about reaction to adversity being important …

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The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s) 5:20

8d ago5:20

5:20

-Anyone remember what happened a year ago this week in the world of golf? Scottie Scheffler’s arrest!! Show sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors: * Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy BDP Communications

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Ole Miss’ likely new starting QB is 19 years old---but is already a college graduate 9:43

8d ago9:43

9:43

-Austin Simmons is a name we’ll know more of in the Fall when he’s playing QB for the Rebels, but he’s been quite a story already---training with NFL players at age 12, completing high school by age 16 with a 5.34 GPA -Simmons also graduated from Ole Miss this past weekend (age 19), getting a bachelor's degree in multidisciplinary studies…impressiv…

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