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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 11/26/2025

    The Let It Fly Show | Niles Paul: My Worst Game Made Me A Better Player

    Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are joined by former Husker/NFL veteran Niles Paul. This episode breaks down Nebraska’s physical loss at Penn State, Nebraska basketball’s non-conference stretch, keys for the upcoming Iowa game, and talk with Niles about his playing career, injuries, coaching, and life after the NFL. 📍 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 1:24 – Headline #1: Nebraska vs. Penn State. The beatdown breakdown 6:43 – Headline #2: Nebraska Basketball is 6/0 9:30 – Headline #3: Creighton Basketball is struggling 11:40 – Nebraska's special teams with Mike Ekeler, is the QB change hurting Nebraska? 14:06 – Niles Paul joins the Let It Fly Show 14:34 – Niles on coaching at Omaha North & giving back 16:10 – What was it like stepping away from the game? 18:16 – Niles on injuries, surgeries, and concussions 22:52 – Best support through poor mental health 24:16 – When did Niles realize he could make it big? 26:38 – Niles on transitioning to Taylor Martinez as the season starts 27:49 – Favorite Husker moments (Pacific Holiday Bowl MVP, Oklahoma State) 31:38 – Santana Moss, Lorenzo Alexander & earning a spot as a rookie 33:01 – Mike Shanahan call: “Can you play tight end?” 34:44 – Becoming a special-teams captain. Earning respect 38:40 – High school with Phil Bates: rivalry, recruiting & chemistry 40:26 – Recruiting: Michigan, Texas and choosing Nebraska 43:11 – All-Time favorite teammates from college and pros 44:46 – Pro teammates, the “Bash Brothers,” and special-teams culture 49:50 – Keys for the Iowa game. “The Big Payback” & “It’s a Man’s World” 51:20 – "I Got It Made" Special-teams edge. One play decides it 52:34 – "Wide Receiver" Nebraska’s receiving advantage. Make catches, break tackles 54:02 – Score predictions (Mike’l / Josh) 55:18 – Special Ed "I Got It Made" lyrics 56:19 – Wrap, sign-off & outro #LetItFlyShow #NilesPaul #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.

    56 min

  4. 11/21/2025

    The Let It Fly Show | Raiola Decommits, TJ Leteef, & Penn State Preview

    Mike'l Severe is solo this week. Niles Paul had to reschedule, but the show goes on, and this week Mike'l breaks down Nebraska basketball’s second-half vs Oklahoma, then moves into a full Nebraska at Penn State preview: matchup context, roster news, Dylan Raiola’s decommit, keys, and a late-game prediction. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome / Let It Fly Sports Bar specials 2:01 – Headline #1: Nebraska Basketball. (Sanford Pentagon, Vs. Oklahoma) 5:26 – Headline #2: Nebraska Football. Preview of Penn State Game discussion 8:56 – Headline #3: Dayton Raiola decommits from Nebraska 13:18 – Nebraska Vs. Penn State stats and basics. Closer than you think. 17:45 – Keys to the game 17:53 – Key #1: Walk 500 Miles, Nebraska needs to run the ground this game 19:36 – Key #2: Under Pressure, TJ Lateef needs to manage Penn State's Pressure 21:38 – Key #3: Miami, Get Jacory Barney involved 23:52 – Score prediction. Mike'l predicts everything goes right for Nebraska 25:14 – Picks to click: tight end targets (Luke Lindmire, Hinrich Harber) 26:03 – Wrap up & Outro #LetItFlyShow #Huskers #GBR #NebraskaFootball #PennState #BigTen #CollegeFootballTalk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    The Let It Fly Show | Jon Walker on Creighton’s Gonzaga Loss & the Vegas Stretch

    The Let It Fly Show returns from the Let It Fly Sports Bar with hosts Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones, joined by Jon Walker, Creighton Bluejays beat reporter for the Omaha World-Herald. They break down Creighton’s rough night at Gonzaga, the chemistry questions with nine newcomers, and what the upcoming Vegas stretch will reveal about this team. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & local talk 3:05 – NBA Tangent, Michael Ray Richardson 5:50 – Headline #1: Creighton's largest point differential loss since 1981 10:07 – Headline #2: Nebraska wins. TJ Lateef, Emmett Johnson breaking records 13:51 – Headline #3: Nerbaska Basketball gets a win against Maryland 15:45 – Jon Walker joins the Let It Fly 16:10 – Did Creighton have a bad half? 18:06 – Off night, or is this Creighton team not as good as we thought? 19:16 – First half breakdown, who's the "glue"? 23:22 – Last time Creighton lost this poorly was against Nebraska in 1981 26:14 – Who is the player that's outplayed Jon Walker's expectation? 29:27 – The Big East, what happened to the hype? 31:57 – Previewing the games ahead. Will Creighton learn from Gonxaga 36:18 – St. John's vs Alabama, could it take Creighton all season to lock in? 38:24 – Best/worst case scenarios & what a 3–1 stretch means 40:54 – Wrap and sign-off #LetItFlyShow #Creighton #CollegeBasketball #Gonzaga #BigEast #OmahaSports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  6. 10/10/2025

    The Let It Fly Show | Mike Schaefer Breaks Down Husker Special Teams and Dylan Raiola

    The Let It Fly Show is back at Let It Fly Sports Bar. Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Mike Schaefer from Nebraska 247 to cut through the portal noise, explain what real recruiting looks like in 2025, and why special teams might be the difference-maker for the Huskers this year. Plus: pocket play for Dylan, protection talk, score predictions, and the keys Nebraska needs on the road. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar in Omaha 🎙️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 2:50 – Headlines: Nebraska vs. Michigan State recap 7:00 – Headlines: Volleyball shoutouts & Big Ten/Big East preseason talk 10:27 – Mike Schaefer joins the Let It Fly Show, history covering Nebraska 14:30 – Early career stories: covering Nebraska and Bo Pelini 20:30 – Conference changes and media evolution 23:10 – Recruiting then vs now: Huddle, Twitter, and feature storytelling 27:12 – What Coach Rule is changing — control, structure, and culture 32:40 – Will Nebraska keep the momentum? Special Teams importance 37:17 – Portal math: how many HS guys vs. portal pieces you actually need 40:04 – Dylan Raiola as he gets hit: eyes down, scrambling, limiting the offense 43:05 – Freshman QB scouting: patience, decision-making, and letting it rip 44:11 – Why the criticism is so loud. QB development takes time 47:56 – Three game predictions: kickoff return, tipped INT, or Raiola rushing TD 50:00 – Caleb Benning & return craft: vision, pacing, and why returns aren’t just speed 51:49 – Score predictions & game feel: expecting a low-scoring, defensive battle 55:43 – “One wish” sports debate. Guardians World Series vs. Vikings Super Bowl 58:05 – How fatherhood changed the grind: deadlines, travel, and carving out family time 59:49 – Wraps & thanks: Mike Schaefer signs off 1:00:37 – Keys to the game: protect the QB, win third down, and start fast 1:03:12 – Final score predictions 1:03:53 – Outro #LetItFlyShow #NebraskaFootball #MikeSchaefer #GoBigRed #MattRhule #DylanRaiola See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m

  7. 10/02/2025

    Let It Fly Show | Is Assistant Coach Mitch Ballock the Key for Creighton

    The Let It Fly Show is back with a full slate from hoops to the Huskers. Mike'l Severe and Josh Jones sit down with Creighton legend Mitch Ballock to talk about his Bluejay career, his journey from small-town Kansas to Omaha, and what it takes to be an elite shooter. Then the guys turn to football: what Nebraska must do to bounce back against Michigan State after the bye. 📍 Filmed at Let It Fly Sports Bar in Omaha 🎙️ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & catch-up at Let It Fly 3:23 – Headlines—Bud Crawford pulled over, Nebraska vs. Michigan State 19:57 – Coach Mitch Ballock joins the Let It Fly Show 21:30 – Elevating to Assistant Coach 23:14 – What's it like working with Coach Mac? 25:33 – When did coaching begin? 27:39 – What kind of players does Creighton recruit? 30:32 – Surprises about coaching & how it's changed 34:24 – Taking it to the next level after football. 36:03 – The six-man role story: buy-in over pride 37:04 – Culture talk: building a team that’s bigger than any individual 38:03 – Transfer era realities: onboarding more new players, faster 41:33 – Coach Mack’s coaching run: resilience, scheming, and the Georgetown bounceback 42:11 – Big East coaching landscape: X’s & O’s, NIL and the no-easy-wins reality 46:44 – Super-conference talk: TV money, scheduling, and competition questions 48:00 – Mitch Personal: growing up youngest of six, competitiveness & family grind 49:03 – Left-handers in basketball 51:26 – “Secret sauce” conversation: staff roles, game plans & coaching process 53:48 – Tournament what-if: the San Diego State foul 55:12 – Creighton’s culture, legacy players, and recruiting momentum 57:22 – Transition: Coach Ballock sign-off and keys to the Saturday game 1:01:24 – Score predictions, betting line context & final prognostications 1:03:53 – Outro #LetItFlyShow #Creighton #NebraskaFootball #MitchBallock #CollegeBasketball #GoBigRed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 31m

  8. 09/25/2025

    Bud Crawford Takes Over Omaha + The 2 Fixes Huskers Need Now

    Mike’l Severe and Josh Jones are live from Let It Fly Sports Bar breaking down a massive week in Nebraska sports. Bud Crawford Parade (Sat.) – Heartland of America Park finish, what it means for Omaha, and why Bud’s legacy is bigger than boxing.Nebraska–Michigan recap – Why “close losses” don’t count anymore, what went wrong in the trenches, and the 2 things Nebraska must fix during the bye.Huskers’ new identity – Nebraska is now a pass-first team. Dylan Raiola’s efficiency, explosive passing game, and how to find balance on the ground.Next 4 games outlook – Michigan State, Maryland, Minnesota, Northwestern. What’s winnable, what travels, and the reality check.Hoops updates – Early practice buzz from Nebraska and Creighton basketball.📍 Let It Fly Sports Bar – 3 Omaha locations: Capital District • Elkhorn • La Vista (City Centre Mall) 🍻 Presented by Bud Light – easy to drink, easy to enjoy. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro & sponsor shoutout 01:20 Bud Crawford parade preview 12:05 Nebraska–Michigan takeaways 20:30 Huskers’ pass-first pivot 26:40 Next 4 games outlook 31:00 Nebraska & Creighton hoops notes 34:40 Wrap 👍 Like & Subscribe for weekly Huskers talk, big-guest interviews, and Omaha sports culture See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
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4.7
out of 5
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    103
  • Copyright
    © Let It Fly
  • Show Website
    Let It Fly

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