
Unemployed with Mike Schaefer is a daily YouTube show and podcast focused on Nebraska football, basketball, and the forces shaping Huskers athletics. Tune in each day as Nebraska football builds toward Matt Rhule’s biggest test, Fred Hoiberg pushes for hoops history, the Huskers attempt to keep pace in an evolving collegiate landscape and Schaefer searches for that elusive job.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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After discussing Nebraska's offensive assistants on last Monday's episode, Kaleb Henry joins the Unemployed Podcast to discuss Nebraska’s defensive staff ahead of a big 2026. After multiple changes, how good can this side of the ball be in Matt Rhule... more
Catch Jack Mitchell on a Feedback Friday as he and Mike Schaefer discuss the quarterbacks on Nebraska’s schedule for 2026.
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Tim Verghese joins for a Building Blocks Thursday to discuss other 2027 classes in the Big Ten and what we’re hearing out of SEC Media Days.
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Damon Benning stops by the Unemployed Podcast to talk about his favorite players and position groups ahead of the 2026 season.
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The Tim Verghese episodes are a must listen for NU football fans
I have really enjoyed Schaefer and Jack. Makes me laugh every week. Good way to start the weekend. GBR!
The daily YouTube stream seems a tad unnecessary, no? Please keep bearded Sloth from the Goonies out of our sights. Also, who actually likes this bloviating jack wagon? It was nice when his constant radio hits for every Nebraska sports-related show went away. Listen, if you want ill informed takes, mispronunciation of simple
names, and a d-bag whining incessantly you’re in the right place.
Mike Schaefer admitted to not taking part in tipping on his other show. Citing Mr Pink’s arguments from Reservoir Dogs. The flaw is that Mr Pink claims servers make minimum wage and that we don’t tip other minimum wage employees. Servers do not make minimum wage they make “server minimum wage” in Nebraska it is currently $2.13 an hour. The economic model is built on exploiting vulnerable workers and by not tipping he takes it out on the people with the least power in the situation. If he’d like ... more
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A daily sports-focused show centered on Nebraska football, basketball, and broader Huskers athletics, blending analysis, recruiting chatter, and insider perspectives with a casual banter-driven style. Hosts debate lineup decisions, NIL dynamics, and postseason paths while weaving in guest insights from local beat writers, former players, and recruiting analysts. Noteworthy is the balance of on-the-ground reporting, lively host banter, and a pipeline of frequent insider guests that keeps discussions timely across football, baseball, and softball windows. Potential listeners should expect candid takes, deep dives into roster-building and recruiting, and accessible, personality-driven conversations that mix humor with expert context.
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