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Happer & Schaefer

1620 The Zone
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska
Nebraska Basketball
Nebraska Football
College Football
Big Ten
Anthony Colandrea
Big Ten Conference
Creighton University
Nebraska Cornhuskers Football
Transfer Portal
Big East Conference
Dylan Riola
Matt Rhule
NFL
NCAA Tournament
Indiana
Volleyball
Baseball
Akron

Connor Happer and Matt Mike Schaefer; every weekday morning from 6-10 a.m. on 1620 The Zone.

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Recent Guests

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Sam McKewon
Sports journalist for the Omaha World-Herald
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Sam McEwen
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Episode: Stephen Brooks: Michigan State 247 - 5
Steven Brooks
Analyst for Michigan 24-7 Sports site
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Episode: Goals for Holgorsen's Offense - 4
Lorne Michelson
Guest set to join for the nine o'clock hour
Episode: Free Ballin' - 9
Mitch Sherman
Sports journalist, guest on the program to discuss Nebraska football progress
The Athletic (and Nebraska beat reporting)
Episode: Husker Spread Sheets - 6
Dana Holgersen
Guest slated to be heard from in the 8 o'clock hour
Episode: Lawrence Going Pro - 6
Johnny Torres
Soccer organizer or representative promoting Socktoberfest
Crate (soccer venue/event)
Episode: Husker Football Optimism - 5

Hosts

Connor Happer
Co-host of the show; frequently leads discussions on Nebraska sports and roster topics.
Matt Schaefer
Co-host who provides analysis and banter, often leads segments on Nebraska sports.
Mike Schaefer
Co-host providing analysis on Nebraska sports with a focus on football and roster development.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • You better like roundball, or else

    When are they going to relegate Happer to Creighton athletics hours? Not sure why 1620 insists on giving a show to hoops head who isn’t interested/isn’t knowledgeable on topics outside of college basketball …especially in a football dominant market. Like October to April is just a giant college hoops tongue bath coming from this guy. Dude sucks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Andy S. Hart
    United States6 months ago
  • Schaefer Doesn’t Tip

    Mike Schaefer admitted to not taking part in tipping on this 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 to ad... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pear of Pants
    United States8 months ago
  • Where’s Nick?

    Nick is still on the Billboard but not on the air, what gives? Is it that when Matt fails you won’t have to retool the Billboard for Nick upon his return? Is Nick secretly behind the scenes coaching Lil Matt? Are you cheap? Lazy? Both? Personally I think you’ve dumbed down the show by trying to lure in a younger audience. Gary’s getting long in the tooth but is still a show saver except when the youngster goes on a silly rant about something totally unrelated to anything in an intellectual perso... more

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    3
    The Ghost of Bob
    United Statesa year ago
  • Shut up pls

    They should really just make Jimmy the third host. Dude never shuts up.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Andy S. Hart
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too Soon?

    You replaced Nick with a kid, who sounds like…..a kid. I appreciate his effort, but he’s in over his head. How could he not be when the most significant parts of Nebraska sports history happened before he was born?

    This one is on management. I find the show much harder to listen too. Could be me. I simply change the channel.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Andrew 674
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is a strong hub for Nebraska sports discourse with insightful roster and game analysis.
Fans value the on-air banter and guest insights, making it a go-to for local sports updates.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and depth, though some comments note mixed focus across topics.

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#164
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Apple Podcasts
#26
India/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stephen Brooks: Michigan State 247 - 5
Q: You can only really learn so much about yourself in the Mac games as the Big 10 teams are so accustomed to. But what revealed itself to you, Stephen, in that Notre Dame game last week where you look at the box score and you say, boy, how is this game kind of as close as it was?
Notre Dame exposed the talent gaps, yet Michigan State showed resilience, competitive fight, and improved coaching and culture that suggested they could compete in tighter games moving forward, even if the roster isn't full of star players.
Stephen Brooks: Michigan State 247 - 5
Q: All right, so first things first, how has Pat Fitz, or you know what, I won't say how, has Pat Fitzgerald turned this into a Pat Fitzgerald team so quickly, it seems, at least from the naked eye, from the outside looking in.
He has created a rapid cultural and energy shift that made the team feel more connected and committed, giving the fan base a sense of renewed identity and buy-in even if talent remains a work in progress.
Lincoln Anreal: Huskers Illustrated - 5
Q: What stands out about the rest of the week ahead and the depth across the roster?
Nebraska leverages its depth to rotate players and develop experience, using the varied competition to build readiness for conference play while keeping the core group sharp.
Lincoln Anreal: Huskers Illustrated - 5
Q: Lincoln, good morning. How have the trips and varied venues shaped the team's mindset this season?
The team is staying in the moment, enjoying the travel, and adapting quickly to different environments, which helps them appreciate the opportunities and stay focused on performance in each game.
Bartending and NFL QB Longevity - 9
Q: What was or what is your job?
Roger explains he started working at Werner Park, partly to have a job outdoors and to interact with fans, and notes his path included previously working in insurance before making the switch.

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4. Stephen Brooks
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6. Lorne Michelson
7. Mitch Sherman
8. Dana Holgersen

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