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The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Football
Nebraska Basketball
Dylan Raiola
Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Transfer Portal
Matt Rhule
Big Ten
Nebraska Baseball
College Football
NCAA Tournament
Big Ten Conference
NCAA
Recruiting
Nebraska Volleyball
USC
Iowa
NIL
Penn State
Matt Ruhl

A can't-miss conversation between World-Herald staff writers covering the week's top Nebraska football topics.

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Latest Episodes

Kickoff is here! Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp make their final bold predictions and depth chart thoughts before Nebraska gets rolling. What should we expect from Anthony Colandrea? Is there a former Husker QB comp? Who's in the Nebraska tru... more

Jay Foreman recently joined the World-Herald's Gary Sharp for the Liberty First Credit Union Husker Legends series to discuss the excellence of Husker football during his time in the 1990s.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland react to Troy Dannen's sellout streak thoughts and his provocative comments about NIL support, unpack Nebraska football's robust confidence in its running backs after Emmett Johnson has left, and go over a series of 2026 se... more

How do you know when a Nebraska football season is actually a success? Omaha World-Herald Executive Editor Ben Doody sits down with Gary Sharp to talk about the season from a sports-talk perspective — and what would make 2026 a success. successful ca... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Foreman
Former Nebraska linebacker, Hall of Famer
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Episode: Husker Legends: Jay Foreman joins Gary Sharp to discuss the glory days of Nebraska football
Gary Sharp
Digital Sports Coordinator and longtime Nebraska sports media figure
World-Herald
Episode: A talk-show host's take on the 2026 Huskers with Gary Sharp
Evan Bland
Nebraska World-Herald Nebraska football writer
Omaha World-Herald
Episode: Nebraska gets votes in coaches Top 25, takeaways from Husker FB Media Day
Justin Frammer
Volleyball recruiting reporter
The Omaha World-Herald
Episode: Husker camp update and is CWS attendance down?
Peaches James
Nebraska softball legend, former pitcher, Nebraska Athletic Hall of Famer
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (former player)
Episode: Husker Legends: Peaches James on rise of Nebraska softball
Justin Frommer
Contributor making a return appearance
Omaha World-Herald
Episode: Can Nebraska baseball still host a regional after Columbus?
Kent Pavelka
Voice of Nebraska basketball; longtime broadcaster for the Huskers
Nebraska Athletics / Husker Radio Network
Episode: Kent Pavelka joins the show
Ethan Petrik
Iowa Hawkeye Beatwriter for Quad City Times and Lee Enterprises papers in Iowa
Quad City Times; Lee Enterprises
Episode: Iowa writer Ethan Petrik joins the show
Wilson Moore
Husker basketball beat writer for the World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald
Episode: Talking Nebraska basketball with Wilson Moore

Hosts

Gary Sharp
Host of The Pick Six Podcast with deep Husker coverage and World-Herald affiliation.
Sam McKewon
Host of The Pick Six Podcast; Husker sports news and analysis with newsroom reporting background.
Evan Bland
Co-host/Reporter; Husker coverage specialist.
Tom Shatel
Co-host/Writer; long-time Husker sports journalist.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • Best Husker Podcast

    Best Husker podcast with good information. Sam does a great job. Loved the last two reaction podcasts, hoping for more frequent podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SanerThanMost
    United States9 months ago
  • Okay

    I like Sam’s points. The show is much better when Tom isn’t on.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Andy S. Hart
    United Statesa year ago
  • Whiners

    That is all.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rhineland Rhino
    Canada2 years ago
  • Drop Tom

    Tom needs to stick to writing. The stammering, the lack of focus, the inability to succinctly make a point…he’s just not good at this. Appreciate his perspective as a longtime Husker Journo, but he is terrible at this format. Used to love listening to Evan and Sam and now with Tom I shut it off at the 7 minute mark every time because he is so hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Downwithbrocountry58
    United States2 years ago
  • A lot of Creighton

    This is a good listen but be prepared for frequent references to Creighton. They are incapable of talking about Nebraska basketball without talking about the Jays despite it being a Husker pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kyle63947
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates candid, insider analysis from seasoned Husker reporters.
Fans value multi-sport breadth and depth beyond football.
Some listeners want higher audio consistency and fewer interruptions.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Husker Legends: Jay Foreman joins Gary Sharp to discuss the glory days of Nebraska football
Q: What was it like switching from Osborne to Solich and handling the transition after such a long run of success?
Foreman describes the transition as challenging but manageable, noting the new coaching dynamic, personnel changes, and the need to adapt while maintaining team focus.
Nebraska baseball takes down Florida State
Q: What's a successful weekend for the Huskers this weekend?
Evan believes winning one game is a passing grade, two wins would be great, and three would be exceptional.
Nebraska baseball takes down Florida State
Q: Did you intentionally put Auburn into your Omaha Eight because they've got Nebraska coming up or is it just pure organic take?
Evan clarified that there was no conspiracy regarding Auburn's placement; he looked at their performance independently.
Talking Nebraska basketball with Wilson Moore
Q: Wilson, how good is this Husker team? Where do you think they're going?
I think for Nebraska, it's one thing at a time. Until Nebraska wins a tournament game, then that's the goal.
Are Nebraska's basketball teams properly rated?
Q: What's the ceiling for this team?
The ceiling is around 21-24 wins in the regular season as they continue facing tough competition in the Big Ten.

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A brisk, analysis-driven roundtable focusing on Nebraska football and broader Big Ten implications, with frequent cross-sport context as hosts compare current program developments to past regimes. Episodes emphasize coaching changes, quarterback dynamics, roster development, and the evolving schedule, while sprinkling in volleyball and other Husker sports to illustrate brand breadth. The show stands out for its insider perspective from World-Herald staff writers, a steady mix of tactical breakdown and media-day takeaways, and a candid, sometimes provocative, debate style that appeals to deeply invested Husker fans and industry observers alike.

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1. Jay Foreman
2. Gary Sharp
3. Evan Bland
4. Justin Frammer
5. Peaches James
6. Justin Frommer
7. Kent Pavelka
8. Ethan Petrik

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