Let It Fly

Let It Fly
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The LET IT FLY SHOW is a weekly sports podcast that connects fans to their favorite athletes and brings listeners never heard before stories, exclusive content, special guest appearances, and deep conversations covering all Nebraska sports and the top storylines from around the world. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Let It Fly Show: Nebraska/Creighton Basketball Recaps & Jacob Padilla Interview

    Mike'l Severe breaks down a rollercoaster week for Nebraska sports live from Let It Fly in downtown Omaha. We dive deep into the "ebb and flow" of Nebraska basketball’s heart-stopping near-comeback against Purdue and Creighton’s miracle rally to beat Seton Hall. Later, Jacob Padilla of Hurrdat Sports joins the show to analyze the Huskers' tournament trajectory and what the future holds for the Creighton core. We also peel back the curtain on the Bill Moos book, discussing the administrative dysfunction that nearly led to Chip Kelly or Dana Altman taking over in Lincoln. In This Episode: • Nebraska vs. Purdue: Mike'l Severe breaks down the 22-point deficit and the overtime thriller. • The Creighton Comeback: How the Bluejays pulled off a 10-point swing in 90 seconds. • The Bill Moos Book: A look at the Scott Frost extension, the Chip Kelly "what-if," and the Big 12 rumors. • Spring Ball Preview: The arrival of the Anthony Colandrea era and the importance of the offensive line. • Omaha Volleyball: Why the Supernovas and the Pro League are dominating the local market. Follow the Guest: Jacob Padilla on X: @Jacob_Padilla Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other Husker and Bluejay fans find the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min

  2. FEB 4

    The Let It Fly Show | Gina Mancuso: Nebraska Values Pro Volleyball

    Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show. We're joined by Gina Mancuso-Prososki this week, a player for the Omaha Supernovas. Gina joins the show to discuss her position as Director of Business Development, working with balancing family life as well as playing, and the importance of having Volleyball in the States. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction and Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 1:48 – Headline #1: Nebraska loses second game in a row against Illinois 5:02 – Headline #2: Creighton loses to UConn. Most lopsided loss under Mac 7:01 – Headline #3: Josh Martin is leaving Nebraska. Is special teams in jeopardy? 10:13 – Gina Mancuso-Prososki joins the show—working as Director of Business Development 13:03 – What ideas are floating around for the third year? 14:06 – Family life and managing balance while with the Supernovas 18:29 – The importance of playing at home, staying in the States to play. What was the best place to visit? 22:40 – Gina's podcast: The Major League Minute 23:58 – Unspoken competition between leagues, how to balance competition and support 27:56 – Chanelling coming up short and finding empowerment in the past 30:51 – Working in-state. What about Nebraska creates so many great Volleyball players? 32:08 – Being the first Nebraskan to win the Gatorade National Player of the Year 33:49 – Gina breaks down this year's Supernova team. Predictions for the season 35:15 – How Gina met and married Masen Prososki, and welcomed their daughter into the world 39:53 – What does Gina see in her future with the Supernovas? 41:51 – Farewell to Gina, Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    44 min

  3. FEB 2

    The Let It Fly Show | Former NE Basketball Captain Andy Markowski: Why This Team Is Different

    The Let It Fly Show is back! In this episode, Andy Markowski joins the show to talk everything Nebraska Basketball. Player, broadcaster, and coach, Andy has all the insights to break down the Huskers' track record so far, following their first loss, putting them 20-1. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Specials at the Let It Fly sports bar. 1:42 – Headline #1: Nebraska loses first game to Michigan. 4:43 – Headline #2: Creighton Vs. Marquette. Creighton's worst first-half? 5:54 – Headline #3: Senior Bowl coming up, practice highlights. 7:49 – Andy Markowski joins The Let It Fly Show—life as a coach and a parent at the same time. 10:33 – Nebraska loses their first game. What has changed about the team that works now? 15:41 – Sam Hoiberg, growth of his performance when his team makes space. 17:17 – How the Huskers played without two of their best players. 18:50 – Loss against Michigan, frustration with losing from calls out of your control 20:20 – Preview of Huskers vs Illinois, do you change? 23:04 – Markowski's thoughts on the smaller lineup 24:30 – Branden Frager putting in the work, trusting in older teammates 32:30 – Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min

  4. JAN 21

    The Let It Fly Show | 2025 Outland Trophy Winner Spencer Fano and Former Husker David Rimington

    Welcome back to The Let It Fly Show. In this episode, Spencer Fano, the 2025 Outland Trophy winner, and Dave Rimington, College Football Hall of Famer and namesake of the Rimington Trophy, join the Let It Fly Show. The conversation spans generations of elite offensive line play, from Fano’s rise at Utah and preparation for the NFL Combine, to Rimington’s legendary Nebraska career and reflections on the evolution of college football. The episode also breaks down major college football and basketball headlines, NIL and the transfer portal, and what it truly takes to build success on and off the field. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 1:55 – Headline #1: Indiana makes history going 16-0 in the National Championship 4:13 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball reaches rank #7, setting up for playing Michigan 5:59 – Headline #3: Creighton Basketball needs to step up for the tournament 7:33 – Spencer Fano & Dave Rimington join the Let It Fly Show 8:02 – Winning the Outland Trophy, Spencer and David's story 9:57 – What was recruiting like for Spencer? BYU consideration 11:52 – David's recruiting story. What other options were there? 13:21 – Transition at Utah, from struggling to success 14:45 – David's take on NIL & the Portal. Will College Football implode without Portal changes 19:35 – Logan Jones wins the Rimington Award, Iowa wins the Joe Moore Award instead of Utah 21:17 – Indiana becomes a new face of College Football 24:41 – What's next for Spencer Fano? His history with sports, support from parents 27:36 – The Boomer Esiasion Foundation—Giving back 32:00 – Wrap Up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  5. JAN 16

    The Let It Fly Show | Reivers Legacy Coach Scott Strohmeier Breaks Down Junior College Football Recruiting

    Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show. This episode, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones are joined by Scott Strohmeier, head coach of Iowa Western, and discuss everything junior college football. From Coach Strohmeier's 19 years of experience with Iowa Western, to how recruitment has evolved since the portal, and what his keys are to empowering his players to be the strongest versions of themselves. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & The Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:29 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball. How likely is it to go 20-0? 8:24 – Headline #2: Where former Nebraska players are headed. Dylan Raiola to Oregon 11:29 – Headline #3: Creighton's massive comeback against Georgetown 16:26 – Scott Strohmeier, Reiver's Head Coach, joins the show and reflects on the support he was shown this last season. 20:35 – Breaking down the last Coaching Conference. How the Portal changed everything 24:57 – Are Junior Colleges feeders into larger Universities? How have feeder programs evolved? 28:18 – The importance of scholarship offers and opportunities over money 31:09 – Iowa Western's Defensive line. 74 Sacks in a season 33:15 – IW's Quarterbacks, coaching to your players' strengths to win championships 35:50 – Andy Burburija commits to Nebraska. What can the Huskers expect? 38:39 – Advice to High Schoolers: Open the most doors for the future 44:46 – Dylan Van Dyke's what he brings 47:46 – Time to move on from IW? Has Strohmeier accomplished everything he could at IW? 53:33 – Coach Strohmeier leaves the Let It Fly Show/Nebraska's new recruits 57:30 – Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min

  6. JAN 8

    The Let It Fly Show | Nebrasketball's 15-0 Streak And Top 5 Matchup With Mike Shautter

    Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show! This week, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Mike Sautter as they dive into Husker Basketball's historic 15-0 streak, a feat they've not had since 1966.  📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & The Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:06 – Headline #1: Huskers have found their new quarterback—Anthony Colandrea 11:24 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball 15-0, their next game. Preview of the full discussion 13:37 – Headline #3: Football Big 10 Semifinals predictions 17:36 – Mike Sautter joins the Let It Fly Show 18:59 – Nebraska Basketball: What makes them good? Rienk Mast connects the team 25:50 – Braden Frager's confidence is unmatched, how he's grown 27:59 – Does the position Nebraska's in matter if they don't win NCAA 29:44 – Nebraska VS. Indiana on Jan 10th, and the games ahead. 32:22 – What was the bigger win? At home against Michigan State, or away at Ohio State? 40:04 – Creighton basketball is 9-6, discussion for the game 1/7 (episode recorded prior) 46:28 – Final question: High School Basketball. Who is the best player? 59:24 – Mike Sautter exits the Let It Fly Show/Nebraska VS. Indiana 1:01:41 – Wrap up & Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m

  7. 12/12/2025

    The Let It Fly Show | Mitch Sherman Breaks Down Rhule's Year 3. Has Progress Been Made?

    Welcome back to the Let It Fly Show. This week, Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones break down the state of the Huskers with guest Mitch Sherman. Nebraska is facing big changes, and the Let It Fly Show dives into how much progress Nebraska has really made, how firings will affect the Huskers, and if Dylan Raiola will remain with the team. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 3:45 – Headline #1: Nebraska is going to Vegas 7:59 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball is 10-0 10:17 – Headline #3: Creighton is 5-4 11:38 – Mitch Sherman joins the Let It Fly Show 13:06 – How long has Mitch covered Nebraska/Huskers in the 90s 19:05 – Year 3 for Coach Rhule, how do you judge this season? 23:00 – Will the O-line & D-line be different with the same people? 27:40 – Donovan Raiola and John Butler, has Year 3 been played like Year 2? 28:49 – Will Dylan Raiola be leaving? 34:50 – Huskers and Utah, how should Huskers play? 39:38 – 3 What-If scenarios for Mitch 46:18 – How do we invest in players to return to the glory days? 52:38 – Wrap up & outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    The Let It Fly Show | Huskers Sign 10 Recruits This Year with Tim Verghese

    This week, Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are joined by Tim Verghese. They break down Nebraska’s third loss against Iowa since Rhule, and discuss John Butler being let go by the Huskers. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:10 – Headline #1: Nebraska vs. Iowa. John Butler is out 5:35 – Headline #2: Signing Day, Nebraska signs 10 people 9:17 – Headline #3: Creighton wins two in a row. Jasen Green needs consistency 12:45 – Tim Verghese joins the Let It Fly Show 13:33 – Should fans be worried with only 10 commits? 17:45 – Where is the Huskers program at right now? 20:56 – Is Raiola leaving/Who's the best quarterback in the past decade? 25:16 – When was the last time a throw down field was accurate? 28:47 – What causes high school star quarterbacks to fall short? 31:37 – Dana Holgorsen's ever-evolving offense 36:40 – Where does Tim want to see the Defensive Coordinator go? 40:33 – Will they take a step back next year? 43:56 – What were Tim's goals for this season? (8 to 9 wins) 50:11 – Future of the defensive shift? Who could replace John Butler? 1:02:07 – Wrap up & outro #LetItFlyShow #TimVerghese #Huskers #GBR #NebraskaFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootballTalk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m
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The LET IT FLY SHOW is a weekly sports podcast that connects fans to their favorite athletes and brings listeners never heard before stories, exclusive content, special guest appearances, and deep conversations covering all Nebraska sports and the top storylines from around the world. 

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  • Creator
    Let It Fly
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
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    © Let It Fly
  • Show Website
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