MavRadio.FM Podcast
The MavRadio.FM Podcast is the home for original audio storytelling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Communication. The feed features student produced work, live broadcasts, special projects and official School of Communication podcast series. This feed also includes Comm in Ten, the School of Communication’s official podcast. The episodes feature fast ten-minute conversations with faculty, staff, students, and alumni. We talk about about journalism, media, communication studies and storytelling at UNO. Together, these episodes reflect focused mission of the School of Communication and MavRadio.FM. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Fangirl Archives: Deep Dive in the Storyline of BTS Universe Music Videos (HYYH)
05/15/2026
The Fangirl Archives: Deep Dive in the Storyline of BTS Universe Music Videos (HYYH)
Welcome back to The Fangirl Archives with Jelly, the podcast where we go deeper into the stories, music, and cinematic universes that fandoms love. In this episode, Jelly dissects the extensive storyline of the BTS Universe, the cinematic world built across BTS's music videos, short films, webtoon comics, mobile games, and "The Notes" book series. With a storyline that goes far beyond pretty pictures and happy smiles, the BTS Universe (the BU) tells an extensive backstory for fictional characters that were originally introduced to promote new music. As the BU grew more complex, exploring themes of murder, death, suicide, friendship, and the anxiety of youth, BTS were able to express "the most beautiful moment in life" with more than just music. By using the concept of an alternate universe to expand on songs about pain, longing, and the idea that "youth is never coming back," the BU may have been the greatest creative choice for the heart of ARMY. Because of the sheer volume of content to explore, Jelly delivers a crash course on what the key details of the BU are about. As seven characters, Seokjin, Namjoon, Yoongi, Hoseok, Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook, move through the struggles of youth, how do time travel and time loops fit into their fictional story? And does a story really matter when the music is what you came for? Listen as Jelly explains the baseline of the BU and what the music means for the storyline BTS has created. Rating note: PG-13. Disclaimer: Any themes or storylines discussed are fictional, even if they resemble events in real life. Any BTS music referenced does not belong to liljellyproductions or Jelly. All music rights belong to BTS and BIGHIT MUSIC under HYBE Corporation. #BTS #HYYH #BTSUniverse #BTSArmy #TimeLoop #TimeTravel #TheMostBeautifulMomentInLife #MavRadio
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Elminster Answers: You Can't Be A Wizard
05/14/2026
Elminster Answers: You Can't Be A Wizard
Welcome back to Elminster Answers, the podcast where the realm's most overworked wizard sounds off on the absurdities of fantasy life, from political to economic and everything in between. In this episode, Elminster speaks on why Wizard College is so expensive. He shares insight on his own education and what it took to make it through, including the absurd magical-item requirements that have left a generation of young wizards in deep debt. Elminster offers his two cents on where the funding for those magical items actually goes, and breaks down the skewed allocation between magic schools. He explains why colleges like the College of Illusion get disproportionate funding while Enchantment quietly gets gutted. He also tackles whether the wizard degree still holds the cultural weight it once did, the rise of sorcerer nepotism, and why some young casters are leaving the institution behind to pursue trades like druidry instead. Through his honesty and earnestness, Elminster has earned the respect of his peers and the trust of his loyal viewers. He has no secrets to hide anymore. Music: Universal Production Music #Elminster #ElminsterAnswers #Wizard #Fantasy #PoliticalSatire #MavRadio
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402 Eats with Quise Varoz: Orsi's, Omaha Legacy or Overhyped?
05/13/2026
402 Eats with Quise Varoz: Orsi's, Omaha Legacy or Overhyped?
Welcome back to 402 Eats with Quise Varoz, the podcast that takes you across Omaha's food scene one honest bite at a time. In this episode, Quise visits one of Omaha's most iconic and historic food destinations, Orsi's Italian Bakery and Pizzeria. Known for its Sicilian-style sheet pizza and over 100 years of tradition, Orsi's carries a reputation that sets very high expectations. Quise takes listeners through the full experience, starting from the moment he arrives and notices the upscale atmosphere surrounding the restaurant, to stepping inside and being immersed in the smells of fresh-baked bread, Italian music, and a nostalgic, old-world setting. As a college student, he reflects on feeling slightly out of place among a seemingly affluent crowd, adding a personal and relatable layer to the review. The episode highlights the welcoming hospitality of the staff, including a meaningful interaction with their waitress, Kat, whose story adds depth to the cultural and human side of the restaurant experience. Quise then dives into the food, reviewing the Sicilian-style crust, the pepperoni pizza, and the buffalo chicken pizza, while also noting portion sizes, pricing, and overall value. More than just a food review, this episode explores themes of culture, tradition, personal growth, and perspective. Quise ultimately evaluates whether Orsi's lives up to its legendary status, and what the experience reveals beyond just the meal itself. Music: Universal Production Music #402Eats #OmahaFood #OrsisOmaha #SicilianPizza #LocalEats #RestaurantReview #MavRadio
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Pro Thinking: The Life, Why Living It Out Is Harder Than You Think
05/12/2026
Pro Thinking: The Life, Why Living It Out Is Harder Than You Think
Welcome back to Pro Thinking with Gizela Kwihangana, the podcast that makes space to think more deeply about clarity, intention, and how we actually live what we believe. In this episode, Gizela explores what happens after clarity. While understanding purpose and truth can feel like a breakthrough, actually living it out is often more difficult than expected. Through personal reflection, this episode focuses on the gap between knowing and doing, the quiet phase where external pressure is removed but direction is still unclear. It examines how daily choices, habits, and influences shape a person's life, and why freedom without intention can lead to confusion rather than growth. The conversation centers on a deeper question: what does it actually look like to live differently? By exploring discipline, awareness, and grounding, Gizela reflects on how stability is built over time through consistent alignment, not instant change. This episode does not aim to tell listeners what to believe. It encourages honest reflection on how they are living, and whether their current patterns are leading them toward something that can truly hold. Music: Universal Production Music Recorded and edited in Adobe Audition #ProThinking #TheLife #IntentionalLiving #SelfAwareness #Growth #Clarity #ThinkDeeper #MavRadio
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Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose: Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated? Nike vs. Gatorade on Defining an Athlete
05/11/2026
Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose: Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated? Nike vs. Gatorade on Defining an Athlete
Welcome back to Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose, the podcast that breaks down the marketing moments brands wish they could take back and the ones they'd love to repeat. In this episode, Jacie unpacks two recent sports marketing campaigns that took very different approaches to defining what it means to be an athlete, and saw very different results. First, she breaks down Nike's controversial Boston Marathon signage reading "Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated," which sparked immediate backlash. What may have been intended as a performance-driven message quickly came across as elitist, clashing with the inclusive, deeply personal culture of marathon running. Within 24 hours, Nike removed the sign and issued a public response, but the damage was already done. Then, Jacie contrasts this with Gatorade's Lower Sugar campaign, which broadened the definition of an athlete by featuring not only elite competitors, but dancers, content creators, and everyday fitness enthusiasts. By focusing on personal performance, accessibility, and wellness, Gatorade aligned its message with how modern audiences actually engage with fitness. The takeaway: when brands try to define who qualifies as an athlete, they create a hierarchy. When they expand the definition, they build community. In 2026, the brands that win are the ones that meet their audience where it actually lives, not where the brief says it should. "Serious Investigations" – Universal Production Music "Serious Drone" – Universal Production Music "Birds of Prey (Energy 50)" – Universal Production Music #Marketing #BrandControversy #MissedTheMark #MediaLiteracy #PopCultureAnalysis #MavRadio
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Comm in Ten: The Classroom Most People Never See
05/05/2026
Comm in Ten: The Classroom Most People Never See
Amy Ellefson teaches in a classroom most people never see. Inside the Omaha Correctional Center, she works with students enrolled in UNO TRAC. That stands for Transforming, Renewing, Achieving, and Connecting. It's a grant-funded program out of UNO's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice that brings college courses to incarcerated students, with a path to continue their education at UNO once they're released. Amy is a lecturer in the School of Communication with a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi. Teaching at OCC means no laptops, no staples, no jewelry, no electronics. No index cards either, until the prison's tech offered to make them out of cardstock for her. Amy walks us through the process, then tells the story of Terry, an OCC student whose MAV Talks speech about Nebraska's "life-means-life" law she recorded because he couldn't be there to give it himself. Terry is incarcerated for life. The audience didn't know where the recording came from until it was over. Amy keeps coming back to a line of her own: "I feel like sometimes I get more than they do." Watch on YouTube, listen on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to Comm in Ten.
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Comm in Ten: The Voice He Built at MavRadio
05/04/2026
Comm in Ten: The Voice He Built at MavRadio
Wyatt Lehr graduates from UNO this Friday. We're releasing his episode the same week on purpose. Wyatt has spent his time at UNO inside MavRadio, the campus radio station that gives students a real microphone, real airtime, and real stakes. In this episode we talk about what student media teaches that nothing else can, what MavRadio has meant for the people who've come through it, and what it sounds like when a student finds a voice with weight behind it. Wyatt reflects on his own path through MavRadio and the School of Communication. We talk about why a campus station isn't a stepping stone so much as a place where real work gets done, and what a healthy student media culture sounds like from the inside. Wyatt is leaving UNO this week. The voice he built at MavRadio isn't going anywhere. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to Comm in Ten.
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Comm in Ten: Sweet 98's Megan Reider on Persistence, Radio, and Rising to Program Director
04/21/2026
Comm in Ten: Sweet 98's Megan Reider on Persistence, Radio, and Rising to Program Director
Episode 9 of Comm in Ten features UNO alum Megan Reider and her path to becoming program director at Sweet 98. She shares how an unexpected internship led her into radio and how setbacks in school and in her career shaped her along the way. This episode is about persistence, growth, and staying open to opportunity while building a career in media. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe. If you enjoyed this content, please hit the subscribe and share button. #CommInTen #MeganReider #Sweet98 #Radio #RadioLife #Broadcasting #MediaCareers #WomenInMedia #ProgramDirector #SchoolOfCommunication #UNO #UNOmaha #JournalismAndMedia #StudentToProfessional #CareerGrowth
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Comm in Ten: State of Journalism
04/13/2026
Comm in Ten: State of Journalism
Episode 8 of Commentate explores the state of journalism through a conversation with Professor Andrew Stem of the School of Communication. He reflects on his path from student media to professional reporting and teaching, then shares a candid look at the challenges facing news today, from shrinking newsrooms to changing business models. The episode also highlights why journalism still matters, where hope remains, and how the next generation of student journalists can help shape its future. #StateOfJournalism #AndrewStem #Journalism #NewsIndustry #JournalismEducation #StudentMedia #LocalNews #DigitalMedia #FutureOfJournalism #SchoolOfCommunication #UNO #UNOmaha #CommentatePodcast #MediaCareers #JournalismStudents
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Lost In Your 20s: The Masks
04/10/2026
Lost In Your 20s: The Masks
In this episode of Lost in Era 20, we explore the quiet reality of emotional masking and the distance between how people appear and how they actually feel. On the surface, many of us seem fine - laughing, socializing, showing up for life - while internally carrying experiences and emotions that remain unseen by those around us. This episode reflects on how common it is to hide inner struggles, not out of dishonesty, but often as a form of self-protection or habit. Through a deeply reflective and conversational narrative, the episode touches on a real-life situation that highlights how easily someone’s inner world can go unnoticed, even by close friends. It invites listeners to think about the ways we interpret others’ “I’m fine” moments and how often we accept surface-level answers without looking deeper. Rather than focusing on shock or tragedy, the episode centers on awareness, empathy, and human connection in everyday life. Ultimately, this conversation is not about blame, but about understanding - recognizing that many people silently navigate emotional complexity while presenting a composed exterior. It encourages small but meaningful changes in how we listen, check in, and show up for one another. #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #CrisisOf20 #HumanConnection #SelfReflection
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Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose: Red Flags and Real Fans: e.l.f. Cosmetics, Matt Rife, and the Dunkin' Blueprint
04/09/2026
Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose: Red Flags and Real Fans: e.l.f. Cosmetics, Matt Rife, and the Dunkin' Blueprint
Welcome back to Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose, the podcast that breaks down the marketing moments brands wish they could take back and the ones they'd love to repeat. In this episode, Jacie unpacks two very different influencer partnership stories that reveal everything about what it means to truly know your audience. First, she dives into e.l.f. Cosmetics' August 2025 campaign featuring comedian Matt Rife a collaboration that looked promising on paper, with demographic data perfectly aligned, but quickly unraveled online. Consumers were quick to point out the glaring irony: a brand built on inclusivity and female empowerment had partnered with someone publicly known for joking about domestic violence with zero remorse. The internet ran with it, and e.l.f.'s half-hearted response only made things worse. Then, Jacie turns to what hitting the mark actually looks like, the iconic Dunkin' x Charli D'Amelio partnership of 2020. Dunkin' didn't manufacture a deal; they spotted organic lovefor their brand and made it official. The result? Hundreds of thousands of drinks sold in five days, a 57% spike in app downloads, and a cultural moment Gen Z actually wanted to be part of. The takeaway for brands in 2026 and beyond: demographic data tells you the reach, but cultural fit tells you the risk. Your audience already knows your ambassador's history “Serious Investigations” – Universal Production Music “Serious Drone” – Universal Production Music “Birds of Prey (Energy 50)” – Universal Production Music before the ad even drops, the question is whether you do too. #Marketing #BrandControversy #MissedTheMark #MediaLiteracy #PopCultureAnalysis
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Elminster Answers: Manmade Intelligence Is Destroying Us
04/09/2026
Elminster Answers: Manmade Intelligence Is Destroying Us
Elminster makes the claim that the EI is bad for society as a whole. EI is some of you may know about is Elemental Intelligence. Elementals are manmade constructs that are slowly getting smarter as the magic is getting more advanced. Elminster bounces from topics about the organizations leading the charge such as the Champions of Grand Phantasmal Trickery, or as some refer to it, ChampGPT. He addresses the over usage of resources and how the application of EI is not economically feasible in our modern times. Elminster also proves to his critics that he is in fact a real wizard by displaying some of his magic prowess for viewers to see and interact with. Finally, Elminster speaks a little bit about the dark arts and the dangers of dealing with powers beyond our comprehension. Audiences are strongly encouraged to share their thoughts on the issue and give a little bit more on their takes about EI.
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The Fangirl Archives: BTS Comeback with ARIRANG
04/08/2026
The Fangirl Archives: BTS Comeback with ARIRANG
Jelly comes back with the BTS Comeback. ARIRANG is a hit, and the promotions have been catered directly for ARMY. As the year of 2026 begins, the secet promotions start to filter through personal post cards, mysterious countdowns, walls of roses, and "what is your love song?" plastered on every media platform. With exactly 77 days running on the countdown, ARMY are in detective mode to investigate what this secret comeback is about. With over 4.06 million pre-orders on an album that has zero public details; BTS continue to break records. And, of course, ARIRANG has gone platinum in the headphones of one Jelly. Less than 30 hours after the release ARIRANG, BTS host a fre concert in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea with over 18 million viewers on the livestream hosted by Netflix. With the constant promotions involving interviews and group activities, Jelly, as well as other excited ARMY, are getting well-fed before the start of their sold-out world tour. Listen to how Jelly experienced the past month of BTS. #bts #arirang #btsarmy References BTS. (2026a, March 20). Aliens. BIGHIT MUSIC. https://youtu.be/EC9_h_elSAY?si=OXr3YfUEvtwyNgmM BTS. (2026b, March 20). FYA. BIGHIT MUSIC. https://youtu.be/QWDayFgPDjQ?si=NMGA0nFmnqM64dnG BTS. (2026c, March 20). Like Animals. BIGHIT MUSIC. https://youtu.be/1BiWkZDiY7s?si=vOfmYDABQ9HuUytl BTS. (2026d, March 20). One More Night. BIGHIT MUSIC. https://youtu.be/471JvbFq1Mw?si=UQSmJT4CcxCpv46E BTS. (2026e, March 20). SWIM. BIGHIT MUSIC. https://youtu.be/qZTVU04UOO4?si=UQnYDUnzj4n0Y8LK Disclaimer: Any BTS music used does NOT belong to liljellyproductions or Jelly. All music rights belong to BTS and BIGHIT MUSIC under HYBE Corporation.
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Pro-Thinking: When the truth keeps shifting
04/07/2026
Pro-Thinking: When the truth keeps shifting
In this episode of Pro Thinking, Gizela reflects on the pressure of trying to become a version of oneself that never seems to hold. As standards, expectations, and perspectives constantly change, this can create instability in how individuals see themselves and where they feel they are going. The conversation centers on a deeper question: what truth is directing one’s life? Through personal reflection, Gizela explores how defining truth based solely on feelings or external influences can lead to confusion and pressure. For those who feel like they are constantly trying to catch up, figure themselves out, or become “better” while still feeling unsettled, this episode offers a moment to pause and think more deeply about what they are building their lives on—and whether it can truly hold. This episode does not aim to tell listeners what to believe, but rather encourages honest reflection and awareness of how the truth one relies on shapes everything.
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402 Eats: Exotic Foods or OverHyped?
04/07/2026
402 Eats: Exotic Foods or OverHyped?
In Episode 2 of 402 Eats, host Quise Varoz travels to Benson in Omaha to try one of the city’s most talked-about and highly rated food spots — O.T.B (Off The Bone) Turkey Legs. Known for its bold, creative, and sometimes unexpected flavors like Oreo wings, hot honey, and lemon pepper buffalo turkey legs, this restaurant has been gaining major attention online with a near-perfect rating. In this episode, Quise breaks down the full experience — not just the food, but everything that comes with it. From the challenge of finding parking in a busy area, to the atmosphere inside the restaurant, to the presentation and branding of the food, every detail is examined. He also highlights the value of the meal, spending around $45 on multiple items, and whether that price truly matches the quality and portion sizes. The review dives deep into flavor, texture, creativity, and service, offering an honest and balanced perspective. While the food impresses with its originality and execution, Quise also discusses real critiques, including the loud music, the busy environment, and outside factors that affect the overall experience. With a final rating of 9 out of 10, this episode reflects growth in storytelling, stronger analysis, and more intentional critique. 402 Eats continues to explore Omaha’s food scene with honesty, personality, and a focus on helping listeners decide where to eat next.
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Lost in Your 20s: The Pressure to Choose a Future
03/25/2026
Lost in Your 20s: The Pressure to Choose a Future
In this episode, host Karima Zhauatar shares her personal story of choosing a major while feeling the weight of family expectations, cultural pressure and the fear of making the wrong decision. She explains what that pressure looks like in Kazakhstan, how it shaped her choices and why the experience is more similar to the U.S. than people might think. This episode is for anyone who has felt stuck between what they want and what other people expect and it offers a reminder that your path can change as you learn who you are.
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Comm in Ten Episode 8: The Communication That Shapes Us
03/24/2026
Comm in Ten Episode 8: The Communication That Shapes Us
Dr. Sharon Storch shares how communication shapes professional growth, leadership, and the boundaries we build to protect what matters. In this episode, we talk about the moments that shaped her path from business and K 12 education to higher education, and how those experiences influence the way she teaches and mentors. Sharon is an associate professor at UNO and an active leader with the Association for Talent Development. She also brings professional communication to life through an etiquette luncheon where her students practice the skills that often determine first impressions, from conversation and nonverbals to dress and networking. She reflects on why these details matter, and how learning them can help people feel more confident, prepared, and understood. Watch on YouTube, listen on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to stay connected. Sharing helps spread the word. #UNO #NebraskaOmaha #UniversityofNebraskaOmaha #Mavericks #OmahaMavericks #UNOSchoolofCommunication #UNOCommunication #UNOComm #MavLife #MavNation #CommInTen #CommIn10 #CommInTenPodcast #UNOPodcast #SchoolofCommunication #CommunicationMatters #CollegePodcast #PodcastLife #HigherEdPodcast #CampusVoices #Podcasting
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The Fangirl Archives with Jelly: Bootleg anime, a YouTube ad and the moment BTS changed everything
03/24/2026
The Fangirl Archives with Jelly: Bootleg anime, a YouTube ad and the moment BTS changed everything
The Fangirl Archives is a light hearted podcast for people who love music and the culture that grows around the things we care about most. In Episode 1, I share how my fangirl era started with bootleg anime on YouTube, a random ad and the moment I discovered BTS. From there, I talk about the songs that pulled me in, what it felt like learning the members’ names and why that is basically the point of no return. I also start a discography deep dive with their early albums, from 2 Cool 4 Skool to Dark and Wild, and why each era mattered. If you are new to BTS or just curious what fandom feels like from the inside, this is your entry point. #TheFangirlArchives #BTSArmy #KpopFans #FandomLife #PopCulturePodcast
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Elminster Answers: The Emperor is a Lich
03/23/2026
Elminster Answers: The Emperor is a Lich
Elminster makes the claim that the emperor of the United Provinces is a lich. Liches in fantasy are powerful undead mages obsessed with collecting power by any means necessary. Elminster offers his reasoning and a few insight checks on how the emperor could be slowly turning into a lich before our very eyes. This episode uses political satire and fantasy metaphors to make modern politics feel a little more understandable and a little less stressful. Listeners are encouraged to share questions and topics they want Elminster to tackle next.
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Pro-Thinking with Gizela Kwihangana. The Way: Purpose, Identity, and Releasing the Pressure to Arrive
03/21/2026
Pro-Thinking with Gizela Kwihangana. The Way: Purpose, Identity, and Releasing the Pressure to Arrive
In a culture that constantly rewards achievement and external validation, when do we pause to ask deeper questions about identity and purpose? In the first episode of Pro-Thinking, host Gizela Kwihangana reflects on the pressure to prove worth through success. Growing up with an immigrant mother shaped by war and hardship fueled a drive to make life meaningful, but that pursuit led to a turning point: meaning must come before the journey itself. This episode explores reclaiming your life, recognizing external influences, and learning to walk a path defined by authenticity rather than expectation.
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Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose: Good Jeans or Bad Judgment? The American Eagle Controversy
03/20/2026
Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose: Good Jeans or Bad Judgment? The American Eagle Controversy
Welcome to the very first episode of Missed The Mark with Jacie Ambrose, a podcast exploring major marketing missteps and the lessons brands can learn from them. In this episode, Jacie dives into the July 2025 American Eagle campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney and the now-infamous tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Good Jeans.” What was intended as a clever denim pun quickly sparked widespread backlash online, with critics arguing that the wordplay echoed troubling historical themes tied to genetics, beauty standards, and representation. Jacie breaks down the cultural context behind the controversy, the internet’s rapid reaction, and the surprising twist that followed, a reported 33% stock increase despite reputation damage. She also contrasts the campaign with Gap’s successful Katseye collaboration, highlighting how inclusivity, audience participation, and cultural awareness can shape public reception. This episode explores a question for modern brands: In an era of high media literacy and social awareness, is clever wordplay enough or is cultural context the real strategy?
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Comm in Ten: Trust, Independence and The Gateway
03/10/2026
Comm in Ten: Trust, Independence and The Gateway
The Gateway with Todd CooperTodd Cooper takes us behind The Gateway, UNO’s independent student news publication and a true news for students by students operation. In this episode, we talk about what editorial independence really protects, how trust is built with readers, and why student journalism still matters. As The Gateway’s general manager, Todd handles the behind the scenes work including budget, advertising, donors, and business operations. He shares the experiences and decisions that shaped how he leads, and what people rarely see when they think of a campus newsroom. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe for new episodes every other Tuesday. #UNO #NebraskaOmaha #UniversityofNebraskaOmaha #Mavericks #OmahaMavericks #UNOSchoolofCommunication #UNOCommunication #UNOComm #MavLife #MavNation #CommInTen #CommIn10 #CommInTenPodcast #UNOPodcast #SchoolofCommunication #CommunicationMatters #CollegePodcast #PodcastLife #HigherEdPodcast #CampusVoices #Podcasting
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Comm in Ten: Teaching Confidence, Living the Change
02/24/2026
Comm in Ten: Teaching Confidence, Living the Change
Ella Dadugblor shares her journey from Africa to the United States and what it is like to build a new life while carrying multiple cultures at once. In this episode, we talk about identity, belonging, and how communication changes when you are learning new ways to be understood. Ella is also a graduate teaching assistant at UNO who teaches public speaking, which makes this conversation especially fitting. She reflects on the moments that shaped her confidence and how she helps students find their voice, too. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe for new episodes every other Tuesday.
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Comm in Ten: Advocacy With a Maverick Voice
02/10/2026
Comm in Ten: Advocacy With a Maverick Voice
Maddie Hagan is a UNO student who does not just study communication. She uses it. In this episode, Maddie shares how her lived experience shaped her mission to advocate for youth and push for real change in the systems meant to protect young people. We talk about storytelling that carries responsibility and public speaking that comes from the heart. Maddie has spoken at conferences, testified in support of policy reform, and worked with communities to lift up voices that she says are too often ignored. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe for new episodes every other Tuesday.
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Comm in Ten: Building Ideas Brick by Brick
02/10/2026
Comm in Ten: Building Ideas Brick by Brick
What do Legos have to do with communication? More than you might expect. In this episode, Dr. Nicky Bi joins the hosts to talk about creativity, problem solving, and what we learn when we stop taking ourselves so seriously. Nicky is an associate professor of public relations and advertising in the UNO School of Communication. Her work explores strategic communication, brand activism, and health communication, including how AI is changing the way we connect. She also brings real-world experience from her years in marketing and public relations in Hong Kong. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe for new episodes every other Tuesday.
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Comm in Ten: Finding Your Voice in Public Radio
02/10/2026
Comm in Ten: Finding Your Voice in Public Radio
Comm in Ten is the official podcast of the School of Communication at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. At the heart of Comm in Ten is a belief rooted in journalism: that every person carries something singular and worth hearing. In this episode, Gabriel Escalera, a former JMC student and national radio award winner now at KVNO, reflects on the experiences that helped him find his voice in public radio. He talks about what it means to serve a community through storytelling and how the work becomes more meaningful when you learn to listen, connect, and show up with intention. Hosted by Heather Hundley, Ph.D., Director of the School of Communication; Adam Tyma, GTA Coordinator and Professor; and Jodeane Brownlee, Lecturer and MavRadio.FM general manager, Comm in Ten features fast paced ten minute conversations that spotlight the people and ideas shaping communication at UNO. New episodes of Comm in Ten are released every other Tuesday.
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Comm in Ten: Episode 1 So… How Did You End Up Here?
02/10/2026
Comm in Ten: Episode 1 So… How Did You End Up Here?
Welcome to Comm in Ten, the official podcast of the UNO School of Communication. Think of it as ten minutes of real conversation with the people who make this place what it is. Hosted by Dr. Heather Hundley, Director of the School of Communication, Dr. Adam Tyma, GTA Coordinator and Professor of Communication Studies, and Jodeane Brownlee, Lecturer and General Manager of MavRadio.FM, each episode is built around one simple idea: everybody has one thing. One story, one moment, one weird path, one passion, one truth that makes us who we are. We talk with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and emeriti about the human side of their work and the parts of their lives you do not see on a bio page. It is smart, funny, and sometimes unexpectedly meaningful. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Watch on YouTube, listen wherever you get podcasts and hit subscribe.
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Haunted Heartland 2025
10/31/2025
Haunted Heartland 2025
Experience the ghosts, legends, and lore of Nebraska in Haunted Heartland 2025, a two-hour live broadcast from MavRadio.FM and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Student storytellers share original features of mystery, faith, and fear from across the Midwest, blending sound, spirit, and storytelling in one unforgettable Halloween tradition.
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MavRadio.FM, Wear Black, Give Back: Tyler Anthony Finds His Voice in Country Music
10/09/2025
MavRadio.FM, Wear Black, Give Back: Tyler Anthony Finds His Voice in Country Music
Join MavRadio.FM host Bayleigh Koch for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation with Nebraska country artist Tyler Anthony. In this special “Wear Black, Give Back” episode, Tyler opens up about his journey from college dropout to full-time musician, the role family and faith play in his career, and the stories behind his heartfelt songs, including his original track “Wicked Ways,” written just days before his wedding. Plus, hear exclusive live performances straight from the MavRadio studio and find out what’s next for this rising artist as he prepares for a new album and fatherhood. Recorded live in the MavRadio.FM studio at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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Behind the Mic with Hoss Michaels: The Heart of Country Radio
10/08/2025
Behind the Mic with Hoss Michaels: The Heart of Country Radio
MavRadio’s Katie Klemmensen sits down with Hoss Michaels, the #1 Midday Drive host on KAT 103.7, to talk about his journey through the ever-changing world of radio. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of Nebraska’s most recognized voices, Hoss shares insights on the future of the medium, the importance of connecting with listeners, and what makes country radio thrive. They also discuss KAT 103.7’s Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Award for Best Radio Station and the station’s support of community events like Wear Black, Give Back. Listen in for a candid, inspiring conversation that celebrates passion, perseverance, and the power of local radio.
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