Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska

This is episode number 23 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with our favorite Nebraska Historian, Matt Steinhausen and we are also joined by our favorite Nebraskan living in Texas, Basil McJagger!
The first part of the we head to the Polley Music Library, the public music library of Lincoln City Libraries which is located on the 2nd floor of the Bennett Martin Library. We start with a interview of Scott Scholz, we talk about the Polley Music Library, his band Whip Sigils and his time as a KZUM Programmer.
The second half features Basil and Matt taking over and interviewing Dave.

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This is episode number 22 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with our favorite Nebraska Historian, Matt Steinhausen! This week we head to University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) City Campus and we are joined by our favorite Nebraskan living in Texas, Basil McJagger!
Matt takes us on a trip around the campus with many stops along the way, he shows us the cold war era bunker for the State Officials in case of nuclear attack, we talk about University Hall, check out Memorial Stadium, visit Mueller Tower, we see the famous fancy urinals in Architecture Hall, the history of the building of The Temple Building and we also learn about how kick ass Louise Pound was!!!!

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This is episode number 21 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!
On this episode Dave hangs out in the beer garden at Duffy's with Doug "Hollywood" Rosekrans!
Doug has played in numerous blues bands in the Lincoln area, we talk about his history in bands, the city of Denton and even get to talk about the Grammy nominated song that he wrote called the T.V. Dinner blues that was recorded by Magic Slim.
You can find the episode anywhere you listen to podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube!

This is episode number 20 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!
This is a very special episode of the podcast because we have 2 interviews!

I like to ask people who were their biggest influences in their musical tastes which got me thinking about the joy of going to a record store and just searching for something you hope is great. So for this show I tracked down a couple of my favorite record store clerks! First up I head to WC's South and meet up with John Nanos the legendary import record buyer at Pickles! Then for the second half I meet up with Janet Froschheiser in the Duffy's beer garden and we talk about all the bands she was in and as well as her time at Twisters/Homers!
You can find the episode anywhere you listen to podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube!

This is episode number 19 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with John Schmitz, known to all that love him as "The Wagonmaster" host of KZUM's The Heyride! The Heyride is a Western Swing inspired radio show that is on from 7:30 - 9:00 every Friday night on KZUM. John has been the host for 46 of the 48 years KZUM has been on the air. We learn about how John got started and his love of local music.
You can find the episode anywhere you listen to podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube!

This is episode number 18 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with our favorite Nebraska Historian, Matt Steinhausen and Bob Henrickson, host of KZUM's How's It Growing and Horticulture Program Coordinator with Plant Nebraska. We hang out at Bob's house and learn about the Niobrara River!

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This is episode number 17 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with our favorite Nebraska Historian, Matt Steinhausen! This week we head to University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) East Campus and we are joined by Basil McJagger! We decided to go to East Campus after the podcast with Basil when he admits that he has never been to the UNL Dairy Store. Matt takes on a great tour that includes the Larsen Tractor Museum where we learn about the tractor testing law, of course we go to the Dairy Store, we walk through the Maxwell Arboretum, the Backyard Farmer Garden, the East Campus Union, Love Hall, talk about Valentino's and end it all with a hidden gem of a story that you'll have to hear about to believe.

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This is episode number 16 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave goes to the Sideshow show and asks a bunch of people questions!
This is a fun episode with a bunch of people that deserve whole shows dedicated to them!

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This is episode number 15 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave has a conversation with Ron Albertson!
Dave tracks down the legendary Ron Wax and they go to Duffy's and talk about Ron's music history! While trying to get the history of all the bands he has been in, Ron, as Ron does, has a random story on any and all topics!
Buckle your safety belt and hang on for the totally unapologetically force that Ron is.
You can find the episode anywhere you listen to podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube!

This is episode number 14 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave has a conversation with Keenan from Keenan Eats and of course Dave had to invite him to The Hi-Way Diner for the podcast. Topics include growing up in North Platte, how he started reviewing restaurants and telling the story of the business's, how family played a part in his love of food and a wide range of other assorted topics along the way!

This is episode number 13 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave has an adventure with Bob Henrickson, host of KZUM's How's It Growing and Horticulture Program Coordinator with Plant Nebraska along with our favorite Nebraska Historian, Matt Steinhausen! This week we head to Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City to see some amazing State Champion trees!
We start out outside of Arbor Lodge getting to know Bob and Matt drops knowledge about the history of the lodge and J. Sterling Morton after which we talk a stroll on the grounds and get to see some amazing trees champion or not. We also stop at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City to see the grave site of J. Sterling Morton and the many Treestones grave markers.
We end with some great food and a conversation at El Portal Mexican Restaurant in Nebraska City.

This is episode number 12 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with our favorite Nebraska Historian, Matt Steinhausen! This week we head to Branched Oak in the beautiful Oak Valley to talk about Crounse Nebraska, a small village that was located in the area where Branched Oak Lake is located. Along the way Matt surprises Dave with a trip to Branched Oak farm for a tour of Doug and Carla's sanctuary and learn some history of the area from Doug. We end the trip at The Ding in Raymond Nebraska for a wrap up of the day and some food (yes, Matt had a Patty Melt).

This is episode number 11 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with Basil McJagger at Lee's Chicken in Lincoln Nebraska. Topics include: Basil surprises me by inviting the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska official historian Matt Matt Steinhausen to join us, our love for Lee's Chicken, restaurant owner Dennis Kann tells us of the history of Lee's, how Basil ended up in Austin and in the band The Derailers, with Matt joining us of course we go off the rails in a good way, his family and the beautiful love story on how he meet his wife the great Gina Lee!

This is episode number 10 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave hangs out with Jeremy Fifield at Duffy's Tavern. Topics include: growing up blind in Alliance Nebraska, having perfect pitch, deep diving bands, meeting musical heroes, singing with Shithook, driving while blind and so much more!

This is episode number 9 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave goes to Omaha and hangs out with Gary Dean Davis at Pageturners Lounge. Topics include: What inspired Gary to join a band, his pirate radio career, touring, breaking stages, all the bands he has been in, Speed Nebraska and all the bands he has released on the label, his career in the teaching profession and so much more!

This is episode number 8 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!
On this episode Dave goes on a tour with Steve Ramos, the coordinator of the legislative services, of the Nebraska State Capitol. We are joined by friend of the show Matt Steinhausen on this tour.
The Capitol is an amazing building and hope you will join us on our tour!

This is episode number 7 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!
On this episode David Rabe sits down at O'Rourke's Tavern with Matt Steinhausen, author of the books The Least Interesting Place and The Unauthorized Biography of Lincoln, Nebraska, about all things Nebraska. Thing go off the rails quickly but topics include: the highest and lowest spots in Nebraska, Willa Cather's rainbow stamp, why are barns red, why do cowboys put their boots and fenceposts, Zipline, the murder of Adrian Barstow and Zoo Bar owner Amanda Waters pops in for a quick interview about Hartington, Nebraska!

This is episode number 5 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave visits the Wisner Heritage Museum! Gregg Moeller, along with Ina Glaubius, sit down with Dave and give the history of the town. In the second half of the episode Dave and Gregg take a tour of the museum!
I have to apologize for the horrible video work on the tour, we are learning as we go!
Thank you all for watching and listening!

This is episode number 5 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave and Carter Van Pelt sit in the beer garden of O'Rourke's Tavern and we learn all about Carter, topics include: how a kid from Nebraska becomes a world famous DJ, broadcaster, author, reggae historian, curator, promoter and we talk about his yearly outdoor sound system events that are held all around New York City, his beginnings at KZUM, Carter should really do his own podcast and with his suggestions on things you should do in Nebraska!
Thank you all for listening!

This is episode number 4 of the Slacker Dave Loves Nebraska podcast!

On this episode Dave and Myles Jasnowski hang out, eat some food at the Hi-Way Diner. Topics during this interview range wide: from what makes a kid from Nebraska fall in love with the blues, the decor on the walls of the diner, the many bands he plays with, cruise lines and he also gives his recommendations on what to do in the town of Aurora Nebraska!