This episode of Husker Heat covered Nebraska softball’s journey to the Baton Rouge regional, their recent Big Ten Tournament performance, and the challenges ahead.

Host Andy Ketterson, joined by his daughter Miley—who just got engaged—discussed Nebraska’s strong season (39–13), including their dominant win over Penn State and a tough loss to UCLA.

The team, led by ace pitcher Jordy Bahl, faces a double-elimination regional with LSU, UConn, and Southeast Louisiana. The discussion emphasized Nebraska’s reliance on Bahl, concerns about backup pitching depth, and strategic decisions coach Rhonda Revelle must make.

The hosts recapped the selection show experience, praising the transparency of the committee and comparing it favorably to the College Football Playoff’s chaotic history. He also analyzed RPI data, quadrant records, and strength of schedule to show Nebraska’s fair placement.

Off the field, the show featured humor, food talk, and shoutouts to standout players like Hannah Camenzind. The episode wrapped with travel plans, Baton Rouge dining recommendations, and friendly banter. With postseason hopes hinging on smart rotation and timely hitting, Nebraska looks to break a streak and advance beyond regionals for the first time in years.

GBR—and maybe GEAUX Big Red this time.

In this episode of the Corn Nation’s Monday Night Therapy podcast, host Minnie Hunt interviews Bob Davis, a former strength and conditioning coach with Nebraska during the 1980s under Boyd Epley, the legendary pioneer of Husker Power.

Davis shares insights into the foundational role Nebraska’s strength and nutrition programs played in the Cornhuskers’ dominance, emphasizing how walk-ons and farm kids pushed blue-chip recruits by outworking them. He discusses innovations like performance testing, customized nutrition cards, and year-round training, including offseason programs that prepared players physically and mentally.

Davis also reflects on the evolution of training—comparing old-school techniques to today’s tech-enhanced systems—and emphasizes fundamentals, balance, proper mechanics, and injury prevention. He highlights the importance of developing athletes’ understanding of movement, hydration, and nutrition. Creatine use, the relevance of bench press, and high-tech versus practical basics are all explored.

Davis underscores that most injuries result from fatigue and poor mechanics, not contact. He calls for transparency in athletic performance reporting to inspire fans and hold players accountable.

Now running “Strength of America” and “Body by Bob’s,” he continues to educate athletes of all ages on how to train smart, eat right, and stay healthy for life.

The episode closes with calls for community engagement and the hope of returning Nebraska to its physical dominance.

In this lively and wide-ranging episode of the Five Heart Podcast, hosts Greg and Minnie engage with a vibrant live chat community while covering everything from NCAA legal drama to Nebraska volleyball and football updates.

Highlights include a humorous segment featuring ChatGPT-generated Wisconsin football jokes, a passionate discussion of the NCAA’s ongoing legal saga over athlete eligibility, and the implications of Michigan’s self-imposed suspension of its head coach. The hosts also react to Will Compton’s inspirational spring game speech, praising his message to second- and third-string players.

Nebraska volleyball’s spring exhibition in Ord, Nebraska gets special attention, including standout performances by Harper Murray and Taylor Landfair.

Off-topic but entertaining tangents include Minnie’s Walgreens wine haul, grocery store rants, and debates about milk prices.

The show closes with Husker trivia, a critique of the “Surrender Whites” uniforms, and spirited commentary on Nebraska’s football prospects. With jokes, rants, deep dives, and community engagement, the episode exemplifies the podcast’s balance of humor, fandom, and heart.