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Tony Bock
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Omaha's Daily Morning Podcast & Newsletter www.omapod.com

  1. 12 HR. AGO

    PART II: Carter Hites on Austin v. Nashville, Bob Dylan & unsolicited advice

    Carter Hites is a stand-up comedian and improviser. To listen to part one of Carter’s OMAPOD episode, click here. ALSO… * To catch a trafficker: Inside the Omaha program jailing child sex offenders, empowering survivors - from Flatwater Free Press * FEMA firings, proposed state cuts alarm Douglas County officials: ‘This is a bad mix’ - from Omaha World-Herald * Destination Nebraska Act: New path proposed for Rod Yates’ mega project in Gretna area - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    13 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Carter Hites on his comedic journey from Britain to Budapest to Burke

    Carter Hites is a stand-up comedian and improviser. ALSO… * Omaha mayoral candidates react to controversial comments from Mike McDonnell - from KETV * State Sen. Lippincott’s column sparks outrage among fellow senators - from WOWT * Funding uncertainty has Douglas County health leaders planning for future - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    14 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    PART II: Ocho De La Rosa on musical comedy & monoscene improv

    Ocho De La Rosa is a stand-up comedian and improviser. ALSO… * Millard community mourns loss of alumni, state trooper Kyle McAcy - from KETV * A range of opposition rises to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s budget bills - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha World-Herald owner says recovery from ‘cybersecurity attack’ may take weeks - from Omaha World-Herald This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    17 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    PART II: Daisy Friedman on her 'Unholy' Sundance 2025

    Daisy Friedman is a writer and director - her short film Unholy is coming off an acclaimed World Premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will soon be heading to South by Southwest. To listen to the first part of Daisy’s OMAPOD episode, click here. ALSO… * Vision Zero’s goals in 2025 to tackle ‘extremely alarming’ number of traffic deaths - from KETV * Eppley Airfield now two separate terminals: What to know before you fly - from KMTV * Nebraska Environmental Trust backers bemoan ‘raid’ on funds financing recycling, conservation - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    20 min

  5. FEB 14

    Daisy Friedman on 'SNL', Alexander Payne & the road to her Sundance film breakout

    Daisy Friedman is a writer and director - her short film Unholy is coming off an acclaimed World Premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will soon be heading to South by Southwest. To read ‘Omaha Central grad’s short film featured at Sundance’ - the World-Herald article about Daisy referenced in this episode, click here. ALSO… * Omaha woman charged with murder in death of 17-year-old changes plea - from WOWT * $114M Omaha mental health center for kids on track for 2026 opening - from Nebraska Examiner * More details emerge from court in case of 1979 cold case murder of mom and her 7-year-old son - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    20 min

  6. FEB 13

    Nine CWS 75th Anniversary Celebratory Concept Pitches

    The College World Series celebrates 75 years in Omaha this summer. “CWS 75th anniversary celebration in Omaha will include RiverFront concert, traveling sculpture” reports the Omaha World-Herald OMAPOD takes a swing with some additional commemorative ideas. ALSO… * Omaha Police make cold case arrest in 1979 murders of boy and his mother - from WOWT * Nebraska referees call for tougher penalties for parents, spectators who assault them - from Nebraska Examiner * Hollywood actors Zachary Levi, Peter Facinelli star in movie about Omaha boy, attend Bellevue premiere - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    16 min

  7. FEB 12

    PART II: Carlie Waganer & Peter Fankhauser on the importance of failure in artistic process

    Carlie Waganer is a weaver and a collector with a BFA in fiber arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the Residency Program Coordinator for The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, and is an Amplify Arts 2024-25 Alternate Currents cohort member. Peter Fankhauser is Co-Director of Amplify Arts. The Fairplay Book Launch will be at the Slowdown from 7PM-9PM on February 20th. For more information, click here. For tickets, click here. ALSO… * Unofficial results show strong support for Millard Public Schools in bond issue election - from WOWT * Omaha City Council votes to recommend canceling Krush Ultra Lounge’s liquor license - from KMTV * NU study boasts $6.4 billion in annual economic impact to state - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    18 min

  8. FEB 11

    PART II: Randy Goodwin & Dr. Carole Patrick on Hollywood's dirty game, rock bottom & storytelling

    Randy Goodwin is an actor, producer, writer, director, and CEO of Fallen Giant Films. Dr. Carole Patrick is President & CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association. VNA’s ‘Art & Soup’ fundraiser is Sunday, March 9th. For more information, click here. To buy tickets, click here. ALSO… * Anthem reverses liver transplant denial for Omaha native after story goes viral - from KETV * UNO’s BOLD program suspended following executive order reviewing foreign grants - from KMTV * Nebraska lawmakers hear support for opening unemployment insurance to immigrant ‘Dreamers’ - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.omapod.com

    20 min
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4.6
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11 Ratings

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Omaha's Daily Morning Podcast & Newsletter www.omapod.com

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  • Creator
    Tony Bock
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    363
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tony Bock
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    OMAPOD

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