Huskers Radio Network Podcasts

Kyle Crooks sits down with a member of the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Cassandra Leuthold. The two chat about her Husker bowling career, winning a national championship, and her personal growth during the time she spent in Lincoln.

Jessica Coody sat down with Jayden Robinson to talk about her first semester with Husker Volleyball, what she learned throughout the spring season and the parts of her game she's really focused on this summer, Jayden dives into her volleyball journey, how she overcame losing confidence, the impact of her family and specifically her dad who was a professional basketball player, what she's enjoyed the most about being a Husker so far, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with a member of the 2026 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Matt Hopper. The two chat about his storied college baseball career in Lincoln, the memories of making multiple College World Series, plus much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with new head coach Nicole Jones as she takes over the Husker Women's Gymnastics program, Nicole dives into her background in coaching and why after many opportunities to be a head coach, Nebraska was the right one, she talks her philosophy, the impressive coaching staff she has assembled, what excites her so much about being in Lincoln and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with head baseball coach Will Bolt to recap a memorable season. They discuss the standouts from this past year while breaking down what's needed to supplement the current roster, plus much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with senior point guard Trevan Leonhard to talk about his decision to transfer to Nebraska for his final season of college basketball, what he likes about the position and hopes brings to the point guard role, his recently getting married, his approach to settling into the system and a leadership role, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Sam Rice and Drew Soukup, producers of the upcoming documentary "Watch and Dream" that recaps the 25-26 Nebraska Men's Basketball history making season, they dive into the makings of the documentary, their favorite parts, also recap the magical season, talk working with the Husker MBB program, growing up fans and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Izzy Pineda, Associate Director for Creative and Emerging Media, for a discussion about her role within Husker Athletics, where her love for creating and social media began, how she started with the Corn Crib and started working with Husker Volleyball, what it’s like working with and managing a social media account for such a big brand as Husker Volleyball, working with John Cook and now Dani Busboy Kelly, her process of creating ideas, her favorite projects, advice for future creators, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with head football coach Matt Rhule to talk about the key recruiting month of June, importance of camps, summer workouts, and much more!

Head men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg joins Kyle Crooks to talk about the goals for this offseason, the new additions through the portal and staff, roster retention, and more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Kelsie Bequest of Husker Track and Field to talk about her recent B1G Title, her decision to come to Nebraska, how being a multi-sport athlete helped her excel on the track, she talks serving as a team captain and the chemistry of the Nebraska T&F program, she dives into her athletic family and having her dad as a coach, her journey coming of an ACL injury her senior year, to running the 400 meter hurdles for the first time this spring, the long process of getting back to herself and setting multiple program records and what she learned along the way, being a part of the 4x400m relay team, Kelsie previews the post season for Husker women's track and field team, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with sophomore pole vaulter Dyson Wicker to talk about his recent Big 10 Title at the conference track meet in Lincoln, Dyson dives into his journey with the pole vault, why he started and how he grew into one of the top athletes in the country, he talks his recruiting journey from Texas and why he chose Nebraska, previews the regional and NCAAs, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with assistant coach Olivia Ferrell to talk about Nebraska Softball's Super Regional at home inside Bowlin Stadium, she talks the Nebraska talent on display, and the Nebraska pitching that will be on display, she dives into Alexis Jensen's freshman season and what makes her ready for the big stage, Jordy Frahm and what makes her wired for the post season, she discusses why this softball team is so special, what it's been like to be a part as an assistant coach and much more!

Kyle Crooks sat down with the B1G Defensive Player of the Year Dylan Carey to dive into some of the secrets behind his career year, the Huskers' shortstop talks about playing with a chip on his shoulder during his senior season, the importance of his faith and his family's support, what it's meant to be a Husker his entire career and more!

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles sit down for a catch up episode of the Sideline Slice, a lot of happenings in the college football world to dive into, including the 5 in 5 eligibility rule, how it impacts offensive lineman specifically, Sirles talks the CSC ruling and how that impacts college football moving forward, he talks some summer offensive line goals and much more!

Jessica Coody caught up with Director of Operations Lindsay Peterson to catch up on all the spring news for Nebraska Volleyball, recapping the annual spring match visit to a town in Nebraska, how the tradition started and what made the trip to Chadron so special, Lindsay talks the importance of spring practices for incoming freshman and the growth from the beginning to the end of spring, she dives into the Wrigley Field match in September and balancing the big events with home matches in Devaney, she talks camp season, the experience for the players working and the importance of camps to the program, the addition of the B1G tournament and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Husker Softball senior captain Alina Felix to talk about Senior Day Weekend, the joy she's experienced during her final season with the Huskers, what it meant to be selected as a team captain and what she wanted to bring to the role, she reflects on her recruitment to Nebraska and her experience as a student-athlete in Lincoln, her long time ties to the Huskers through the Fowler Family, how the team has managed the pressure and expectations this season, how she would describe this year's senior class, the support of Husker Nation during her four years, what she will take away during her time as a Husker, and much more!

Jessica Coody caught up with Huskers Radio Network analyst Lauren Cook-West to dive into all things spring volleyball, how impressive the team has looked coming off the beach season, the depth on display at every position, the young talent and who impressed her in the first spring match, she gives her thoughts on the latest Husker VB news, B1G Tournament, Nebraska/Texas, Wrigley match, staff retainment, she talks improvements she'd like to see moving through the spring and much more!

Kyle Crooks sat down with freshman Ty Roderiques of Husker Men's Gymnastics to talk about his freshman season in Lincoln, his growing up in Tennessee and recruitment to Nebraska, what it's been like adjusting to Lincoln and NCAA competition, the influence of his family, the mental side of gymnastics, his goals after gymnastics and more!

Ben McLaughlin sits down with head coach Will Bolt to review this past week for the Huskers while previewing a big week ahead at Haymarket Park.

Kyle Crooks sat down with Husker baseball center fielder Mac Moyer to talk about his recruitment to Nebraska, playing at junior college, what it was like growing up in a baseball family, how it's been fitting in with his Husker teammates, and more!

Jessica Coody sat down with junior catcher Jesse Farrell to talk about her decision to transfer to Nebraska Softball, how the transition was made easier joining so many former teammates from the Corona Angels, what it's like catching Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen, she talks the culture of Husker Softball and how much fun it's been playing with this team, how they are managing the expectations, her leadership growth, why she wears #25, coming from a softball family, and much more!

Kyle Crooks chats with head coach Will Bolt about a perfect week at home while looking ahead to a big four game stretch. Nick Handley talks with centerfielder Mac Moyer about his success this season, and what led him to Lincoln.

Ben McLaughlin talks with head coach Will Bolt about the perfect week including a home sweep over the Indiana Hoosiers, plus much more. Nick Handley is joined by starting pitcher Carson Jasa to get his assessment of the season.

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles break down the annual Red/White Spring Game, Sirles dives into what he saw from the offensive line and the benefits of an athletic o-line, he dives into counter and why that excites him for this offense, he talks quarterbacks and Danny Kaelin, and who stood out on the other position groups on offense, Sirles also talks what he saw from the new defense under Rob Aurich, talks OTAs and installing an offense, and much more!

Ben McLaughlin sits down with head coach Will Bolt to talk about their winning road trip which featured a series victory over Michigan, and the Huskers landing in the D1Baseball top-25, plus much more.

Kyle Crooks chats with Huskers Athletic Director Troy Dannen about the selection of the men's and women's basketball teams to the NCAA tournament, spring sports, and pressing NCAA issues. Deputy AD/CFO Seth Dorsey joins the show to talk about the travel logistics for athletics as well as his role in building out the budget and overseeing the special events division.

Kyle Crooks sits down with head coach Fred Hoiberg to talk about his new contract extension, the win over Iowa, a look ahead to the postseason and more. Sam Hoiberg chats with Kent Pavelka and Jeff Smith after Sunday's win over Iowa, and Pryce Sandfort recaps the victory over Iowa with Jessica Coody.

Jessica Coody is joined by the recently announced first head coach of the Husker flag football program, Liz Sowers to talk about her starting the program at Nebraska, how her journey with football led her to coaching one of the fastest growing women's sports, the principals she implemented at Ottawa University that has led to 5 National Championships and what can translate as she begins the program in Lincoln, Liz talks the important role of Associate Head Coach and her sister Katie Sowers, recruiting, next steps, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with head coach Fred Hoiberg to recap the win at USC and look ahead at the keys to the matchup with UCLA to finish the Los Angeles roadtrip.

Kyle Crooks sits down with head coach Will Bolt to recap the weekend series at Auburn, and look ahead to this week at home.

Jessica Coody sat down with Callin Hake ahead of Senior Day to talk about her journey with Nebraska Women's Basketball, her growth as a player and a person, her everyday consistency and leadership style, Callin also dives into her charge taking, how that became an important skillset to her game, Callin talks her off the court endeavors and serving as SAAC President and on B1G Committees, she revisits her recruiting and the call she made to Amy Williams to commit and how her time as a Husker exceeded her expectations, Callin also talks about the Huskers' win over Washington, previews the matchup with Rutgers, and gaining momentum at the end of the season heading into postseason play and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with Director of Athletics Troy Dannen to talk about the winter sports in action while looking ahead to the spring schedule. Executive Associate AD Keith Zimmer also joins the show to chat about his leadership of the Life Skills department, his role in the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame, and more.

Jessica Coody sits down with head coach Fred Hoiberg to chat about this past week and what's ahead for Husker Basketball. Leo Curtis joins the show to shine light on his time in Lincoln and how he ended up as a Husker.

Jessica Coody sat down with freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen to talk the start to her freshman season with Husker Softball, what she's learned in her first two weekends and the experience of the team wins over the #1 team in the nation back-to-back weekends, what it's been like pitching with Jordy Frahm, what she's learned from Jordy, and how much Jordy has meant to her as a teammate, Alexis talks her start to softball and how she developed into one of the nation's best high school pitchers, her competitive spirit and showing her passion on the field, Alexis talks social media, CrossFit, tan lines, and embracing who she is, attacking her role for Husker Softball and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with Huskers assistant coach Pat Monaghan to recap last night's game at Iowa while looking ahead to the matchup with Penn State on Saturday. Jessica Coody talks with members of the 1996 NIT championship team Andy Markowski and Erick Strickland about their memories of that season. She also catches up with Bryce McGowens who came back to Lincoln amidst his season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kyle Crooks chats with Husker football General Manager Pat Stewart to get his review of the transfer portal additions at each position group while looking ahead to spring football.

Kyle Crooks sits down with head coach Fred Hoiberg to review last night's loss to Purdue and look ahead to alumni weekend which features Saturday's rematch with Northwestern. Kyle is also joined by assistant director of basketball operations Sheryl Burbach to talk about the behind-the-scenes work in putting together Alumni Weekend, and the events surrounding Saturday's game.

Jessica Coody sat down with Kennadi Williams of Husker Women’s Basketball and Husker Softball to dive into her roles for both programs, Kennadi talks her first season playing college basketball after redshirting during her freshman season coming of a high school injury, playing with Britt Prince again, her pride in playing good defense, what it’s been like making a childhood dream come true, Kennadi also talks her first season with Husker Softball and what it was like to be a part of a team that was so close to the WCWS, playing with Jordy (Bahl) Frahm, the adjustments to college pitching, Kennadi talks about the balance of being a two sport athlete, how she gets in the work necessary for both, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with shortstop Ava Kuszak to preview the 2026 Husker Softball Season, Ava talks her approach to her senior season, what it means to be a captain this year, how the team is handling the high expectations going into the season, Ava also goes back to the beginnings of her athlete journey which started with soccer, how she got into softball, how playing for Nebraska is a full circle dream come true getting to play with some of her best friends, she dives into how she’s worked through some of her struggles at the plate, also talks about her passion for animals and working on a farm in Nebraska and her bestie “Bowlin” the cow, and much more!

Jessica Coody is joined by Ryan Hunter and Teraya Sigler for a special podcast episode in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Ryan and Hunter dive into their first year as Huskers, what they learned as players and the areas they’ve grown the most, what the competition of practices are like for Husker Volleyball, why the culture and standard are so important to players wanting to stay, handling the pressure and attention of being Husker Volleyball players, where the Ry Ry and Ray Ray show started, being a woman in sports in this era, and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Assistant AD of Football Operations Susan Elza to dive into a number of topics as she enters her fourth season with the Huskers. Dr. Elza dives into the logistics of transfer portal season, how the staff operates during recruiting visits, the importance of communication for such a massive operation with so many moving parts, she talks the areas she has grown and learn since making the move to College Football, why the culture of Nebraska Football is so strong internally, what she enjoys about observing practices, her excitement for the addition of Flag Football and so much more!

Jessica Coody is joined in studio by junior golfer Arden Louchheim to discuss a number of topics from golf season to sports broadcasting to competitive skiing, Arden dives into her love of broadcasting discovered early in life thanks to two parents who both have had successful broadcasting careers, what sports she enjoys to call the most, why broadcasting played a big part in her decision to come to Nebraska, Arden talks winning the Utah Women’s State Amateur and why it was such an important day in her sports career, she talks competitive skiing and why that was a big part of the athlete she is, Arden previews the start of Nebraska Women’s Golf season and what new head coach Bre Hall has brought to the program, how she balances all the demands of being a student broadcaster and a student athlete, her women’s sports role models and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Padyn Borders to recap the Huskers last matchup with Illinois and look ahead. Both dive into his recruiting responsibilities and how the landscape has changed nationally.

Kyle Crooks sits down with Nebraska head baseball coach Will Bolt to preview the upcoming 2026 season. Opening night for the Huskers will be on February 13th in Arizona.

Kyle Crooks sits down with assistant coach Ernie Zeigler to recap the game at Michigan and look ahead to a top-ten home matchup with Illinois, and much more! Jessica Coody chats with senior guard Connor Essegian to breakdown his rehab from injury, and many other topics.

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles are back with a special guest, Voice of the Huskers Kyle Crooks to dive into the era of college football, the transfer portal timeline and how a different schedule might be beneficial for the sport, Sirles sheds light on the difficult parts of NIL agency, he also gives his take on Nebraska Football's portal class, the recent schedule release, Super Bowl and much more!

Jessica Coody sat down with Emma Rhode of Nebraska Rifle to talk about her journey to Lincoln, how she got into the sport and how she's grown into one of the top athletes in program history, Emma talks about the team's season so far and what's gone into being the top ranked team in the country, Emma. previews the home match Jan. 31 and Feb 1, and much more!

Kyle Crooks sits down with Troy Dannen for the Nebraska Athletic Director Show to talk about the addition of flag football as a varsity sport, the transfer portal, the men's basketball run, and much more! Also joining the show is NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent Sr. to chat about the league's initiative to grow flag football, along with addressing other league storylines.

Jessica Coody sat down with linebacker Owen Chambliss to discuss his decision to transfer to Nebraska, what makes Rob Aurich's defense successful and the areas Coach Aurich has helped to elevate his game, Owen dives in to what goes into elite linebacker play, his approach to getting embedded with a new team, the importance of film study, the resources at Nebraska and much more.