Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify.

Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen.

ALSO…

• Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster response strides - from Nebraska Examiner

• Council Bluffs casino hotel to add first Omaha metro Shake Shack - from KETV

• Bees at Vala’s Orchard given second life at Ashland farm - from WOWT

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman.

ALSO…

• Omaha’s latest homicide arrest leaves only 1 of 10 cases unsolved - from Omaha World-Herald

• $10M Omaha residential facility for combat-maimed vets aims to heal wounds medicine can’t - from Nebraska Examiner

• Local volunteers help construct playground for Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands - from KETV

Josh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero.

To watch 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here.

To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience filming at Boys Town: click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to Josh’s second appearance on The Basement Talks & American Tragedy: click here for part one and here for part two.

For more information and tickets to see Josh screen the film in Manhattan at Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film, today - September 11, 2026 - click here.

ALSO…

• Omaha proposes $700,000 deal to buy, demolish Blackstone building where wall collapsed - from Omaha World-Herald

• Omaha inmate accused of sexually assaulting a prison staffer appears in court - from KETV

• Omaha organizations to host fundraiser for Nepal flood victims - from KMTV

Josh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero.

To rent or buy 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here.

To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here.

To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience filming at Boys Town: click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to Josh’s second appearance on The Basement Talks & American Tragedy: click here for part one and here for part two.

For more information and to register to see Josh screen the film at the Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library, Dweck Center, tonight - September 10, 2026 - click here.

For more information and tickets to see Josh screen the film in Manhattan at Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film, tomorrow - September 11, 2026 - click here.

ALSO…

• Jury selection underway in trial for woman accused of murdering two men in Douglas County - from KETV

• Omaha dedicates statue honoring Rev. Livingston Wills, the ‘Broom Man’ - from WOWT

• Old Market business owner frustrated after plants vandalized 5 times in 6 weeks outside Centi - from KMTV

Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify.

Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.

To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen.

ALSO…

• Powell says she won’t cut Social Security or Medicare; Harding says he’s better for them - from Omaha World-Herald

• Most Nebraska GOP officeholders, candidates skip midterm convention - from Nebraska Examiner

• What makes a trivia pro? A lot more than knowledge, UNO cognitive psychologist says - from KETV

Dr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here.

ALSO…

• Omaha police say early morning shooting critically injures one man - from KETV

• Identity of Omaha man who died during standoff released - from Omaha World-Herald

• Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of state medical cannabis laws - from Nebraska Examiner

Jasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa.

Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

ALSO…

• Old Market president seeks answers to recent uptick in violence - from Omaha World-Herald

• Omaha community remembers barber Clyde ‘Youngblood’ Deshazer - from KETV

• Clair Community Garden rebuilds with community support after summer vandalism - from KMTV

Jasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa.

Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean.

ALSO…

• Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs - from Omaha World-Herald

• Two west Omaha cottage bakers say HOA ordered them to close their neighborhood cake pop stands - from KMTV

• Omaha CEO works on goal to complete 60 5K events this year - from KETV

Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here.

To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here.

For more information about Burn This Records, click here.

To listen to Lauren & Tony on OMAPOD talking about their Cry Night short that’s referenced, click here.

To watch Cry Night - click here.

To check out The Headliner on Tubi, click here. For Amazon Prime Video, click here.

To listen to Tony Bonacci’s previous OMAPOD appearance: Part one on his feature film, The Headliner, here… Part two on Omaha’s film scene and working with bands, here.

ALSO…

• Omaha proposes first recommendations to link TIF to affordable housing growth - from Omaha World-Herald

• Man sentenced for putting objects in road to cause crashes recently arrested for burglary - from KETV

• Omaha City Council hears public comment on school resource officer agreements with four local districts - from KMTV

Dr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents.

For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here.

ALSO…

• Man in custody after Old Market shooting critically injured a 21-year-old in Omaha, police say - from KETV

• Key route to Omaha’ Eppley Airfield closed for water plant improvements - from Omaha World-Herald

• Mom pushes for water safety with free life jacket lending partnership after son’s death - from KMTV

Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer.

To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here.

To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here.

For more information about Burn This Records, click here.

To listen to Lauren & Tony on OMAPOD talking about their Cry Night short that’s referenced, click here.

To watch Cry Night - click here.

To check out The Headliner on Tubi, click here. For Amazon Prime Video, click here.

To listen to Tony Bonacci’s previous OMAPOD appearance: Part one on his feature film, The Headliner, here… Part two on Omaha’s film scene and working with bands, here.

ALSO…

• Omaha police investigate ‘gun battle’ in the Old Market - from KETV

• Nebraska VA event provides free dental care to hundreds of veterans - from WOWT

• Two people injured in separate southwest Omaha collisions - from Omaha World-Herald

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.

For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here.

For tickets, click here.

For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Carver Jones that are referenced: click here for part one and here for part two.

ALSO…

• Brett Lindstrom joins Nebraska’s new America First Party. Is governor bid imminent? - from Omaha World-Herald

• Omaha police arrest two suspects in Los Diablos Motorcycle Club shooting investigation - from KETV

• Orpheum Theater gets new marquee sign ahead of 100th anniversary celebration - from KMTV

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.

For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here.

For tickets, click here.

For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here.

To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two.

ALSO…

• Omaha police elevate Old Market security as weekend fights continue - from Omaha World-Herald

• Judge notes ‘extreme’ violence when sentencing man for deadly 2024 South Omaha shooting - from WOWT

• New pier opens along Missouri River in Council Bluffs - from KMTV

Katie Mock is the owner of Nite Owl & Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors and Clark Ross is the owner of Mercury and they are both co-founders of the Streetcar Impact Alliance.

For more information on the ‘Rally on the Route’ Block Party that’s discussed, click here.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

ALSO…

• Omaha City Council approves Mayor Ewing’s 2027 budget with minor changes - from Omaha World-Herald

• Omaha Central High School student displays pocketknife during altercation, officials say - from KETV

• Omaha town hall to address $181M public safety headquarters planned for Crossroads site - from WOWT

Clark Ross is the owner of Mercury and Katie Mock is the owner of Nite Owl & Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors and they are both co-founders of the Streetcar Impact Alliance.

ALSO…

• Pete Hegseth’s visits Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base, touts StratCom’s ‘incredible capabilities’ - from Omaha World-Herald

• Single-subject complaint filed against ‘Respect Nebraska Voters’ ballot measure - from Nebraska Examiner

• Moms hit the trails at Standing Bear Lake for connection and community building - from KMTV

To listen to OMAPOD’s ‘10 New Old Market Improvement Ideas’ episode that’s referenced, click here.

ALSO…

• 13 Nebraskans were killed in murder-suicides last year - from Omaha World-Herald

• Abide’s Omaha lighthouse program turns renovated homes into neighborhood advocates - from KETV

• Omaha veteran, others complete 50-mile march to raise awareness of PTSD - from WOWT

“Old Market has dreams for the future but needs to address issues, too,” reports the Omaha World-Herald

ALSO…

• Judge sentences Omaha man convicted of armed bank robbery that he used ChatGPT to help plan - from KETV

• Nebraska GOP, Dems appeal to state Supreme Court to stop other political parties - from Nebraska Examiner

• Dundee Day returns for its 35th annual celebration on Saturday in Dundee - from KMTV

“KETV obtains emails from 2023 notifying districts, including Omaha Public Schools, about G.L.O.V.E.,” reports KETV

ALSO…

• Bellevue Police deny OPS request that SRO’s no longer carry shock gloves - from WOWT

• Two Omaha residents file claim against the city after their home is damaged during a police standoff - from KETV

• Judge allows both new Nebraska political parties on fall ballot - from Nebraska Examiner

“Indoor Entertainment Center to Replace Council Bluffs At Home Store,” reports Grow Omaha

ALSO…

• Undercover Homeland Security agents arrest alleged child predators in Omaha - from KETV

• Omaha Kellogg’s plant marks last day before permanent closure - from Omaha World-Herald

• Nebraska AG sues City of Omaha over minimum wage ordinance - from Nebraska Examiner

“Parents, students speak out against shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools,” reports KETV

ALSO…

• Man accused of choking Omaha police dog in standoff faces 8 felonies, $1 million bail - from Omaha World-Herald

• Ex-NU Regent Elizabeth O’Connor given 1-year sentence for felony DUI - from Nebraska Examiner

• Omaha-based American National Bank to transition to Associated Bank this fall - from KETV