In Focus with J.J. Davis

In Focus with J.J. Davis

Step into the worlds of sports and theater with J.J. Davis, a man who has navigated both the locker room and the dressing room and beyond. With over 50 years of experience as a former sportscaster, current actor, and veteran hand-held cameraman, J.J. has seen it all from behind and in front of the camera, on the stage and off. Join this award-winning sportscaster and actor as he brings Nebraska’s sports and theater heroes into the spotlight, inviting them to share their unique stories. "In Focus with J.J. Davis” - there is no other show like it.

  1. 12/09/2025

    IN FOCUS With JJ Davis - Episode #19 / THEATER -BRUCE CRAWFORD

    Oh, does he have some stories to tell! He is a lover of ALL things Cinema. Bruce Crawford, from Nebraska City, is a connoisseur of not only Film history, but Movie Classics. His love of music found the ear of one of the greatest Film Composers in Cinema history, not to mention a Special Effects Pioneer. Bruce Crawford shares his love of the Big Screen with his native Nebraskans. Host J.J. Davis, only as he can, awakens a young Bruce Crawford from his dreamworld into the real world and a life this former Pioneer never dreamed of.

    28 min

  2. 07/08/2025

    "IN FOCUS" With JJ DAVIS / EPISODE #14 / SPORTS - CHRIS CRUTCHFIELD / THEATER - JIM BOGGESS

    University of Nebraska Omaha Men's Basketball Head Coach, Chris Crutchfield, talks about his past, growing up in Kentucky and his journey to the sidelines, with the Mavericks. Omaha Community Playhouse Musical Director, Jim Boggess, settles in for a trip down memory lane, and how this Iowa native landed at OCP, the largest Community Theater in the country. Host JJ Davis, full of knowledge and energy, ONLY as he can.

    29 min

  3. 06/10/2025

    "IN FOCUS" With JJ Davis / Episode #13 / Sports - Sandy Buda / Theater - Kathy Tyree

    TWO Nebraska Treasures open up about their respective journeys. A Former UNO Football Head Coach and Omaha's own "Queen of Soul" share some stories and laughs about growing up in the Midwest. Host JJ Davis, a former Sportscaster, all-around the country, as well as, a veteran Actor, goes from "the Locker Room to the Dressing room.'

    29 min

  4. 05/13/2025

    "IN FOCUS" With JJ Davis / Episode #12 / "Jack" Diesing, Jr. & Kevin Lawler

    "Jack" Diesing, Jr., President-Chairman-Treasurer of the College World Series of Omaha, Inc., discusses his early childhood and graduation from the Naval Academy, serving in Vietnam. Kevin Lawler, Producing Artistic Director of the Great Plains Theater Commons, shares his stories, growing up in the upper Midwest and how he found Omaha. Host JJ Davis, ONLY as he can!

    29 min

  5. 04/08/2025

    Creighton University Baseball head coach Ed Servais and actor, dancer and singer Lauren Krupski

    Your host, JJ Davis, lives at the intersection of sports and theater, bringing you conversations from both sides of his world. ⚾ First, step into the dugout with Creighton University Head Baseball Coach Ed Servais. 🎭 Then, the spotlight shifts to the stage for a chat with Lauren Krupski, a powerhouse in Omaha’s theater community.

    30 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    Kevin Sjuts, sports director for KOLN-TV 1011 and Kevin Colbert, artistic director for the Lofte Community Theater

    JJ Davis sits down with Kevin Sjuts, sports director for KOLN-TV 10/11 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss the stories that shape his view of sports. Then, the spotlight shifts to Kevin Colbert, artistic director for the Lofte Community Theater.

    29 min

  7. 02/11/2025

    Creighton University Volleyball head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth and Connie Lee, Bluebarn Theatre patron services assistant

    From the intensity of the volleyball court to the magic of the stage, this episode offers a unique perspective with your host, JJ Davis. Kirsten Bernthal Booth, head coach of Creighton University Volleyball, shares her insights on leadership and competition. We then shift gears to the world of theatre with Connie Lee from the Bluebarn Theatre.

    29 min

  8. 01/14/2025

    IWCC football coach Scott Strohmeier and Actor Thomas Becker

    With host JJ Davis, hear from Scott Strohmeier, head football coach at Iowa Western Community College, and Thomas Becker, drama and English teacher at Duchesne Academy. Host/Producer: JJ Davis Executive Producer: Mike Wallace @KPAOCommunityTelevision Associate Producers: Margie Sturgeon and Richard Lewis, @Webberized,

    28 min
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Step into the worlds of sports and theater with J.J. Davis, a man who has navigated both the locker room and the dressing room and beyond. With over 50 years of experience as a former sportscaster, current actor, and veteran hand-held cameraman, J.J. has seen it all from behind and in front of the camera, on the stage and off. Join this award-winning sportscaster and actor as he brings Nebraska’s sports and theater heroes into the spotlight, inviting them to share their unique stories. "In Focus with J.J. Davis” - there is no other show like it.

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  • Creator
    In Focus with J.J. Davis
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © In Focus with J.J. Davis
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    In Focus with J.J. Davis