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Five Heart Podcast: The Moos Fallout, Husker Hoops, and Breakfast Pizza

Greg opens the show in classic chaotic fashion, introducing Minnie Hunt and newly “promoted from the group chat” co-host Fred Sacco while accidentally throwing random images on screen. The conversation immediately derails into a surprisingly gourmet debate about breakfast pizza: Fred’s version features bacon, egg, herb Havarti, dill, and green onion on a bakery sourdough crust from Omaha; Greg counters with a fully homemade crust (rolled out with a Louisville Slugger), smoked cheddar, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Minnie is offended she wasn’t included in the earlier breakfast-pizza “cabal,” then tries to steer them toward “fruit pizza,” triggering friendly mockery and more donut-and-gas-station talk (including Casey’s breakfast pizza snobbery).
The show pivots to Bill Moos’ book The Crab Creek Chronicles, where Moos describes heavy meddling around the Scott Frost hire, claims Frost wasn’t eager for the job, and allegedly asked Moos to convince the team to play the 2020 bowl. They also touch on Moos exploring a return to the Big XII, and debate how fans, boosters, and administrators “run the zoo.”
Later, they cover Nebraska’s two NFL Combine invites, discuss Rhule being quieter lately, and worry about special teams continuity post-Ekeler. They recap strong Nebraska basketball despite an overtime loss to Purdue, joke that Minnie is “bad luck” when she watches, preview baseball’s Desert Classic, then close with a “blind rankings” game of iconic Husker moments, housekeeping, and playful Wisconsin “besmirching.”

Five Heart Podcast: NOT MATT RHULE'S PODCAST

Greg kicks off a Thursday-night Five Heart Podcast on Corn Nation’s platforms with Fred and Minnie, immediately devolving into the usual chaos: muted mics, jokes, and wardrobe policing. Minnie admits she’s still “in mourning” after a rough offseason of losing coaches and players, but the group circles back to the mantra: trust Matt Rhule—even if they wish he’d communicate more.
They correct a chat rumor: it’s not Dylan Raiola switching positions; it’s Dayton Raiola committing to Oregon as a tight end. That sparks banter about the Raiola family, recruiting ties to Polynesian communities, and a brief derail into religion and “what’s offensive,” which the crew quickly tries (and fails) to escape. Another running debate follows: can Husker fans “like” other teams? Greg insists you can watch other games, but you can’t cheer for anyone else; Minnie argues it’s fine to enjoy good football.
Eventually, they transition to real Husker news: special teams changes after staff departures, including discussion of former Husker kicker Brett Maher’s résumé and why special teams will face intense scrutiny. The conversation turns into a larger gripe about Rhule’s fourth-down “metrics” decisions versus taking guaranteed field goals. They briefly touch on Nebraska basketball’s recent loss to Illinois, upcoming games, and end by praising longtime broadcaster Kent Pavelka and hoping this season finally rewards him with March success.

Nebraska Football 2026 Schedule & Men's Basketball 20-1

Minnie Hunt kicks off the Five Heart Podcast without Greg (who’s late due to computer issues), joined by Fred Sacco. They joke about Greg’s basement setup, chat about the weather, and riff on Stranger Things. The conversation quickly turns to Nebraska men’s basketball and the Huskers’ close loss at Michigan. Fred blames himself for watching, while Minnie and Greg argue the refs tilted the game late, but they’re encouraged by how Nebraska competed despite missing key players. They agree it may be beneficial to get the first loss out of the way, and wonder how the AP poll will treat Nebraska after a “respectable” defeat.
The show detours into Nebraska adding women’s varsity flag football in 2028, including a notable early scholarship offer to McKenna Cook. They compare flag football’s rise to the case for adding women’s wrestling, crack jokes about WWE, and complain about the cost and culture of club soccer.
Eventually, they pivot to Nebraska football: the 2026 schedule is out. They go game-by-game, mixing optimism, realism, and humor—Greg refuses to predict losses, while Fred and Minnie debate likely swing games. They close with birthday cheers for a viewer, plugs for next week, and the usual sign-off: “Go Big Red.”

Five Heart Podcast: Ekeler Leaves Nebraska as Taylor Moves In

The Five Heart Podcast opens with Greg in Southern Illinois and Minnie reporting in from Pinetop, Arizona, as the crew jokes about time zones, “mountain girls,” and a brutal cold front hitting the Midwest. The chat piles on with weather reports, and the hosts briefly spiral into a funny-but-bleak discussion about rain, wildfires, and the realities of winter.
The big show news is that “Monday Night Therapy” is going on hiatus for the offseason, and Fred is joining the Five Heart Podcast as a regular panelist—turning the show into a new “tripod” dynamic. After some banter about streaming services replacing cable and costing just as much, the mood shifts: they’re “wearing black” because Nebraska has lost special teams coordinator Mike Eckler, who is headed to USC. Minnie is especially furious and disappointed, arguing Eckler was a major reason special teams improved so fast.
From there, the conversation expands into bigger concerns: staff turnover, Matt Rhule’s culture and talent evaluation, portal strategy, and whether Nebraska is building a real identity or constantly rebuilding mid-flight. They compare Nebraska’s instability to Indiana’s sudden rise, debate NIL and “brand-first” athletes, and land on a familiar Five Heart thesis—Nebraska needs players and coaches who genuinely want to be there, buy in, and play for each other.

Five Heart Podcast: Once More Into the Transfer Portal We Go

The Five Heart Podcast opens with chaos as a CBS Sports report sparks rumors that Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler is likely headed to USC. Greg and Minnie immediately caution against rumor-mongering—especially after past inaccurate reports—but the chat spirals into mourning anyway. They vent about the nonstop turnover in modern college football, where coaches and players chase bigger money and loyalty feels scarce. Even if Ekeler leaves, they argue Nebraska has to stay loyal to the program, not any single coach, while still acknowledging Ekeler’s “juice” and the dramatic turnaround he led on special teams.
The conversation bounces between frustration and humor: fitted-hat debates, tech issues with the live chat freezing, and a bizarre detour into Frito pie (including Minnie choking on a chip and swearing off the dish forever). Amid the noise, they hit other Nebraska updates: a new defensive line coach (Corey Brown), discussion of defensive schemes, portal recruiting strategy (older, experienced players), and the addition of a new 2026 QB commit from Las Vegas. They also celebrate Nebraska basketball’s surge—ranked in the top 10—while wrestling with how to stay realistic and sane as Husker fans. The show ends with a promise to balance optimism and realism, plus a teaser for a special announcement next week.

Nebraska Huskers: Not A 'Reboot', We're Reshaping

Minnie Hunt and Fred Sacco kick off Monday Night Therapy riding a rare wave of “vim and vigor” thanks to Nebraska sports actually giving fans reasons to smile—especially a 16–0 men’s basketball team sitting at #8 in the polls, plus the general buzz of winter workouts and portal season.
The big on-show feature is Minnie’s deep dive on new defensive line coach Corey Brown (from Miami of Ohio), replacing Terry Bradden. They like his fundamentals-first approach—coming off the ball hard, pad level, hands, and teaching drills like “chop, rip, roll-out”—and they cite his recent production: strong red-zone defense, forced turnovers, and big sack totals, even with new starters. They also love his background: Houston native, played at Iowa, arena ball, stops at Notre Dame and Rutgers, and a reputation for building disruptive fronts while investing in players as people.
They run through portal adds (including San Diego State transfers who already know the system), debate roster needs—especially the ongoing panic about running back—and then veer into a spicy section on Dylan Raiola heading to Oregon, NIL money, “swag,” and the new reality that experience and roster age matter more than hype. The show closes with playoff expansion chatter, ticket-price madness, and a quick worry about keeping coach Ekeler.

Five Heart Podcast: Happy Husker New Year! More Transfer Portal News

Tonight’s Five Heart Podcast opens like a Thursday-night bar set: loud, loose, and already a little off the rails. Greg rolls in as “the face that runs the place,” Minnie fires back with Blues Brothers/Cab Calloway chaos, and the chat jumps in to heckle like it’s front row on open mic night. Then the show turns into portal-season whiplash: tons of guys in the transfer portal, not many landing spots, and the reality that jumping in can mean falling through the cracks.
The big football meat hits with QB talk—Anthony Colandria’s UNLV numbers get rattled off with the intensity of a drummer counting in a breakdown: big passing yards, rushing scores, some sacks, but upside. They mix in O-line hope (Tree, Brendan Black, maybe more) and the eternal “where’s our D-line coach?” question.
Then it’s pure Five Heart Theater: a savage Dylan Raiola bit that’s equal parts funny and cathartic, like screaming lyrics you don’t want to relate to but do. The rest is classic: sports updates, Star Wars/Lord of the Rings fighting, Spaceballs peace talks, and Greg’s “I’m loyal to the program, not the names” rant—because portal life has turned everyone into QB1/RB1 again.
End result: chaos, laughs, and just enough roster hope to keep the amps on.

MNT: Nebraska Huskers Portal Party

Minnie and Fred kick off “Monday Night Therapy” in full sad Husker mode, only to watch Nebraska’s latest QB commit (Minchey… or “what’s-his-name”) flip to Kentucky before he even sees Lincoln. The chat spirals into the same old rage: transfer portal chaos, NIL bidding wars, “do not contact” tags that mean nothing, and the exhausting feeling of caring way more than the players do. Greg jumps in like an angry old man yelling at clouds—commit, stay, earn it—while everyone wonders if Nebraska is becoming a development black hole where talent shows up, stagnates, or bolts.
They drift into gallows humor: rating thighs and badonks, joking about being a basketball school, and comparing NIL to throwing cash on roulette. The bowl game gets rehashed too—fast start, total collapse, the familiar moment you know it’s over. Meanwhile, people admit watching has become a chore, and that’s the scariest part: OG fans tapping out.
By the end, they’re still wearing Nebraska gear, still together, still coping with mockery—because when your favorite band disappears for 20 years and your football team does too, sarcasm is basically survival.

Corn Nation Overreaction: Bowl Game, Season Overreaction

On this final Overreaction episode of the 2025 season, Greg, Hoss, and Jake will talk about the Las Vegas Bowl.
What transpired that led to a 44-22 Nebraska loss at the hands of the Utah Utes? How did the transfer portal, injuries, and assistant coach firings affect the team? And why did one Las Vegas Bowl official allegedly claim, "Nebraska's lack of athleticism was astounding?"
Nebraska still doesn't have a defensive line coach, the transfer portal is open. Players are out. Players are in. And we're facing a very long off-season after losing out last three in poor fashion and four of the last five.
Can we find optimism heading into the break? Will the Huskers ever return to form?

Five Heart Podcast: The Las Vegas Bowl Recap/Reaction

On a Five Heart Podcast on a special day and time, Greg and Minnie (and maybe a special guest) will discuss Nebraska's performance in the Las Vegas Bowl against the Utah Utes.
Lots of players missing from Nebraska's roster today, as Nyziah Hunter was a gameday scratch for health purposes. No Emmett Johnson as the stud prepares for the draft. Were TJ Lateef and the Patchwork Huskers able to pull the upset against the ranked Utes?
Utah itself is going through a transition after their head coach Kyle Whittingham was hired by Michigan, prompting several of their notable players to sit out the bowl game.
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Go Big Red, Always.