OMAPOD UPDATE: Blackstone's Bar(-Bar) vs. Barbers Board Battle 11×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -14:05-14:05Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.UPDATE: Blackstone's Bar(-Bar) vs. Barbers Board Battle Examining a Speakeasy's Hard Naming Tony BockFeb 19, 20261ShareTranscript“Blowup over Omaha bar’s barber-themed name and decor has landed in court,” reports Nebraska ExaminerTo listen to the OMAPOD episode about this from last summer that’s referenced, click here.ALSO…Omaha Public Schools faces $50.6 million budget shortfall after state error - from KMTVElkhorn family sues DoorDash and Kansas man for the wrongful death of their daughter - from KETVSouthwest Omaha daycare closes abruptly, leaving parents scrambling - from WOWTDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksOMAPOD Omaha's Daily Morning Podcast & Newsletter Omaha's Daily Morning Podcast & Newsletter SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeTony BockRecent EpisodesBrian Gennardo on abusive authority, art, Allan, AA & aftershocksApr 3 • Tony BockPART II: Matt Geiler on how Second City improv informs animation, whimsicality & adventurous voice-over performanceApr 2 • Tony BockPART II: Amanda Kephart on bringing a film-based season to Omaha, Spike Lee & 'The Odyssey' trailerApr 1 • Tony BockRachel Gai, Destiny Williams & Shinnice Preston + Karine Sokpoh on the MAC '26 Pitch Black FinalsMar 31 • Tony BockMAC CEO Karine Sokpoh + Shatice Jones & Sharnelle Shelton on the 2026 Pitch Black FinalsMar 30 • Tony BockPART II: Matt Mason on keeping stories alive through history, epic NE poetry slams & 'Dead Poets Society'Mar 27 • Tony BockAmanda Kephart of Film Streams on Dundee Marquee Mar 26 • Tony BockAileen Warren & Allison Zach of ICAN on Opt(imism) In(telligence) & the 2026 Women's Leadership ConferenceMar 25 • Tony Bock