Becka's Talking Podcast
1) Accomplished jazz drummer sharing his passion for music as leader of North Omaha Music and Arts
Dana Murray came back to his hometown of Omaha after spending years on the road as a professional jazz drummer. He serves as executive director of North Omaha Music and Arts and joins the podcast this...Show More
2) The Radio Voice of Husker Men’s Basketball
Longtime play-by-play announcer Kent Pavelka joins the podcast to reminisce about his career in the radio booth including his years as the voice of Nebraska Football.
3) Omaha Whiskey Fest is back for 2025
Chaz Kline and Zac Triemert, creators of Omaha Whiskey Fest, join the podcast this week to share their whiskey knowledge and explain what whiskey fans can expect to learn and experience at the event o...Show More
4) What does it take to publish a book?
Book publishing expert, Lisa Pelto, helped Tom Becka publish his book a few years ago. And she joins the podcast this week to provide insight on the publishing process.
5) The Many Layers of Council Bluffs History
Historian and retired Council Bluffs dentist, Dr. Richard Warner, shares some lesser-known stories about Iowa’s 10th largest city and how it established itself as the railroad gateway to the wes...Show More
6) Teachers Helping Teachers
Kathy Poehling, president of the Omaha Education Association, shares her perspective on the challenges facing public school teachers.
7) Nebraska State Senator’s Long History of Work in Ukraine
Jim Brewer joins the podcast this week to talk about how he uses his military combat experience to help on the ground in Ukraine.
8) Food Bank for the Heartland expanding as need rises
Tens of thousands of families across Nebraska and western Iowa benefit from the Food Bank for the Heartland. CEO Brian Barks, joins the podcast to talk about the Omaha-based food bank’s expansio...Show More
9) Omaha’s KVNO Radio continues to bring classical music to Omaha despite funding uncertainties
KVNO’s general manager, Sherry Kennedy Brownrigg, joins the podcast to talk about her station’s impact on Omaha culture and the future of public radio without the Corporation for Publ...Show More
10) Patient Advocates Help Seniors Navigate Health Care System
Nicky Wik and Becky Korinek with Outreach Patient Advocates explain how they work side-by-side patients throughout their healthcare journey.