Backroads and Byways With Fred Uhe Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/backroads-and-byways-with-fred-uhe Fred Uhe is taking you on a journey to meet some of the individuals, attractions and events that make the Midwest special. In each episode, Uhe will be joined by a new guest from the Midwest with a variety of topics to cover ranging from Omaha radio legends, to chefs and some of the key behind the scenes cogs of the College World Series. Come along for the ride and learn something new about the Heartland! © 2026 Fred Uhe 5d520c25-2f8d-5840-bd3e-e345d78046c7 no en Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:03:15 -0700 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:05:04 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/HIpYt3F9_AMAvapcpDq42Js1UJ_uxGzUePfGBsxpkts/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdj/MjVkZmFmYjE1NjE3/NTJjNTViOTQ1ZWVh/MjVjNi5wbmc.jpg Backroads and Byways With Fred Uhe episodic Fred Uhe Fred Uhe is taking you on a journey to meet some of the individuals, attractions and events that make the Midwest special. In each episode, Uhe will be joined by a new guest from the Midwest with a variety of topics to cover ranging from Omaha radio legends, to chefs and some of the key behind the scenes cogs of the College World Series. Come along for the ride and learn something new about the Heartland! Fred Uhe is taking you on a journey to meet some of the individuals, attractions and events that make the Midwest special. Grant grant@walnutmediausa.com No No Backroads and Byways Ep. 11: Looking for Adventure, Head to the Island, Grand Island That Is! 11 11 Backroads and Byways Ep. 11: Looking for Adventure, Head to the Island, Grand Island That Is! full a019f8d2-11b4-4c90-924a-2da439c880a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4cb4b83 Join host Fred Uhe, and Brad Mellema, Executive Director of Grand Island Tourism as they focus on all the activities, events and attractions that has made this Nebraska’s favorite island. From the world-famous Sandhills crane migration to the historic Stuhr Museum to the Nebraska State Fair, GI has a little of something for everyone in your group. For you sports fans, activities are as varied as Fonner Park Thoroughbred Racing, to the Heartland Hoops, to Golden Gloves boxing, to outstanding local fishing. Numerous festivals provide enjoyment throughout the year, these include the Global Roots Festival, Husker Harvest Days, Kite Festival, the Craft Brew & Sausage Festival, Bockfest and Oktoberfest (yes it’s in September). You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do!

]]> Join host Fred Uhe, and Brad Mellema, Executive Director of Grand Island Tourism as they focus on all the activities, events and attractions that has made this Nebraska’s favorite island. From the world-famous Sandhills crane migration to the historic Stuhr Museum to the Nebraska State Fair, GI has a little of something for everyone in your group. For you sports fans, activities are as varied as Fonner Park Thoroughbred Racing, to the Heartland Hoops, to Golden Gloves boxing, to outstanding local fishing. Numerous festivals provide enjoyment throughout the year, these include the Global Roots Festival, Husker Harvest Days, Kite Festival, the Craft Brew & Sausage Festival, Bockfest and Oktoberfest (yes it’s in September). You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do!

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2983 Join host Fred Uhe, and Brad Mellema, Executive Director of Grand Island Tourism as they focus on all the activities, events and attractions that has made this Nebraska’s favorite island. From the world-famous Sandhills crane migration to the historic Stuhr Museum to the Nebraska State Fair, GI has a little of something for everyone in your group. For you sports fans, activities are as varied as Fonner Park Thoroughbred Racing, to the Heartland Hoops, to Golden Gloves boxing, to outstanding local fishing. Numerous festivals provide enjoyment throughout the year, these include the Global Roots Festival, Husker Harvest Days, Kite Festival, the Craft Brew & Sausage Festival, Bockfest and Oktoberfest (yes it’s in September). You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do!

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 10: Minor League Baseball Major League Fun 10 10 Backroads and Byways Ep. 10: Minor League Baseball Major League Fun full 628546da-c8e8-4b44-8fb2-abd58674472e https://share.transistor.fm/s/20d94a7b Martie Cordaro, President of your Omaha Storm Chasers, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the upcoming 2026 season and minor league baseball in general. Players are in camp and the March 31 home opener will be here before you know it. We take a look back at Martie’s career and a look forward to new promotions and a new manager, Patrick Osborn. Cosmic Baseball pays a visit to Werner Park for two games this year for an interesting twist on America’s pastime. Join us as we talk about memories, favorite players and a little Union Omaha soccer as well.

]]> Martie Cordaro, President of your Omaha Storm Chasers, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the upcoming 2026 season and minor league baseball in general. Players are in camp and the March 31 home opener will be here before you know it. We take a look back at Martie’s career and a look forward to new promotions and a new manager, Patrick Osborn. Cosmic Baseball pays a visit to Werner Park for two games this year for an interesting twist on America’s pastime. Join us as we talk about memories, favorite players and a little Union Omaha soccer as well.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:47:53 -0800 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2849 Martie Cordaro, President of your Omaha Storm Chasers, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the upcoming 2026 season and minor league baseball in general. Players are in camp and the March 31 home opener will be here before you know it. We take a look back at Martie’s career and a look forward to new promotions and a new manager, Patrick Osborn. Cosmic Baseball pays a visit to Werner Park for two games this year for an interesting twist on America’s pastime. Join us as we talk about memories, favorite players and a little Union Omaha soccer as well.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 9: The Business of Sports with the Omaha Sports Commission 9 9 Backroads and Byways Ep. 9: The Business of Sports with the Omaha Sports Commission full a172bf9b-f866-48b7-94cc-da9fe0394d45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd90be64 Lindsay Toussant, Executive Director of the Omaha Sports Commission, joins host Fred Uhe for a behind the scenes look at the role of the Commission in preparing bids, staffing events and more. A look back at events such as the Olympic Swim and Curling Trials plus upcoming events including the IronMan coming this summer. So many great sports events happening in the metro and many more to come. We can’t forget the OSCAS (Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show) where the latest inductees into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame are announced and others are honored for their contributions to the local athletic scene. Be one of the first to know the Hall of Famers in this podcast.

]]> Lindsay Toussant, Executive Director of the Omaha Sports Commission, joins host Fred Uhe for a behind the scenes look at the role of the Commission in preparing bids, staffing events and more. A look back at events such as the Olympic Swim and Curling Trials plus upcoming events including the IronMan coming this summer. So many great sports events happening in the metro and many more to come. We can’t forget the OSCAS (Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show) where the latest inductees into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame are announced and others are honored for their contributions to the local athletic scene. Be one of the first to know the Hall of Famers in this podcast.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:01:19 -0800 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2796 Lindsay Toussant, Executive Director of the Omaha Sports Commission, joins host Fred Uhe for a behind the scenes look at the role of the Commission in preparing bids, staffing events and more. A look back at events such as the Olympic Swim and Curling Trials plus upcoming events including the IronMan coming this summer. So many great sports events happening in the metro and many more to come. We can’t forget the OSCAS (Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show) where the latest inductees into the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame are announced and others are honored for their contributions to the local athletic scene. Be one of the first to know the Hall of Famers in this podcast.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 8: Food Insecurity is Real with Brian Barks 8 8 Backroads and Byways Ep. 8: Food Insecurity is Real with Brian Barks full 2cddc40e-a42b-425e-8d01-853c45e55126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/905e308b Brian Barks, President and CEO of the Foodbank for the Heartland, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the challenges in serving 93 counties during these troubling times. Learn the difference between food banks and food pantries and how changes at the USDA impact the delivery systems attempting to address the growing needs across the Midwest. Hunger is not only a Holiday issue but a year-round occurrence that Brian and his team work hard to serve those needing assistance.

Our show is sponsored by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion!

]]> Brian Barks, President and CEO of the Foodbank for the Heartland, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the challenges in serving 93 counties during these troubling times. Learn the difference between food banks and food pantries and how changes at the USDA impact the delivery systems attempting to address the growing needs across the Midwest. Hunger is not only a Holiday issue but a year-round occurrence that Brian and his team work hard to serve those needing assistance.

Our show is sponsored by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion!

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:28:08 -0800 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2881 Brian Barks, President and CEO of the Foodbank for the Heartland, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the challenges in serving 93 counties during these troubling times. Learn the difference between food banks and food pantries and how changes at the USDA impact the delivery systems attempting to address the growing needs across the Midwest. Hunger is not only a Holiday issue but a year-round occurrence that Brian and his team work hard to serve those needing assistance.

Our show is sponsored by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion!

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 7: Unleash Council Bluffs with Mark Eckman 7 7 Backroads and Byways Ep. 7: Unleash Council Bluffs with Mark Eckman full 6084105e-94ef-4a8c-a562-9dbb16f2f174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7319ac00 Unleash Council Bluffs! Mark Eckman, Executive Director of Unleash Council Bluffs (formerly the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau) joins host Fred Uhe as they discuss happenings and attractions in western Iowa. Activities at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, the former Mt. Crescent Ski Area, are just around the corner so tune in soon. 

Our show is sponsored by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion!

]]> Unleash Council Bluffs! Mark Eckman, Executive Director of Unleash Council Bluffs (formerly the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau) joins host Fred Uhe as they discuss happenings and attractions in western Iowa. Activities at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, the former Mt. Crescent Ski Area, are just around the corner so tune in soon. 

Our show is sponsored by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion!

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:24:53 -0800 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2876 Unleash Council Bluffs! Mark Eckman, Executive Director of Unleash Council Bluffs (formerly the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau) joins host Fred Uhe as they discuss happenings and attractions in western Iowa. Activities at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, the former Mt. Crescent Ski Area, are just around the corner so tune in soon. 

Our show is sponsored by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion!

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 6: Is the Star City going bananas? With Visit Lincoln's Jeff Maul 6 6 Backroads and Byways Ep. 6: Is the Star City going bananas? With Visit Lincoln's Jeff Maul full f108540b-3e00-4248-889c-f5b4c6b682d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90a98c85 Is Nebraska's capital city of Lincoln going bananas? Join host Fred Uhe and Jeff Maul, executive director of Visit Lincoln as they discuss the Savanna Bananas upcoming visit to the city. They also discuss Lincoln’s hidden gems, thriving and diverse culinary scenes and the power of sports tourism.

]]> Is Nebraska's capital city of Lincoln going bananas? Join host Fred Uhe and Jeff Maul, executive director of Visit Lincoln as they discuss the Savanna Bananas upcoming visit to the city. They also discuss Lincoln’s hidden gems, thriving and diverse culinary scenes and the power of sports tourism.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:19:55 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2918 Is Nebraska's capital city of Lincoln going bananas? Join host Fred Uhe and Jeff Maul, executive director of Visit Lincoln as they discuss the Savanna Bananas upcoming visit to the city. They also discuss Lincoln’s hidden gems, thriving and diverse culinary scenes and the power of sports tourism.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 5: Vala's Pumpkin Patch with Kirsten Vala Fong 5 5 Backroads and Byways Ep. 5: Vala's Pumpkin Patch with Kirsten Vala Fong full 3ca0a66c-780e-4106-99ce-142bdb814451 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97b6127b It is really fall if you haven’t visited Vala’s? Kirsten Vala Fong, co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss everything new and exciting at the farm. She offers some background on how those new attractions and food items come about and other topics to give you a behind the scenes look at this leading fall attraction. Kirsten shares her first job at Vala’s and how her family’s passion has become a family tradition for so many in the region. 

This month’s episode is brought to you by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion.

]]> It is really fall if you haven’t visited Vala’s? Kirsten Vala Fong, co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss everything new and exciting at the farm. She offers some background on how those new attractions and food items come about and other topics to give you a behind the scenes look at this leading fall attraction. Kirsten shares her first job at Vala’s and how her family’s passion has become a family tradition for so many in the region. 

This month’s episode is brought to you by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:01:12 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2979 It is really fall if you haven’t visited Vala’s? Kirsten Vala Fong, co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss everything new and exciting at the farm. She offers some background on how those new attractions and food items come about and other topics to give you a behind the scenes look at this leading fall attraction. Kirsten shares her first job at Vala’s and how her family’s passion has become a family tradition for so many in the region. 

This month’s episode is brought to you by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 4: Lessons From Sage Student Bistro with MCC's Brian O'Malley 4 4 Backroads and Byways Ep. 4: Lessons From Sage Student Bistro with MCC's Brian O'Malley full 868de723-59a9-4189-b461-28c0bec12296 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ee624b2 From the front of the house to each line cook in the back, life lessons abound in at Sage Student Bistro. Brian O'Malley is at the center of it all at Metro Community College as the Associate Dean of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture. In this episode, he joins host Fred Uhe to share insights on his time in the hospitality industry, the impact it's had on his life, how Metro's student-run restaurant operates and so much more.

This month's episode is brought to you by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion.

]]> From the front of the house to each line cook in the back, life lessons abound in at Sage Student Bistro. Brian O'Malley is at the center of it all at Metro Community College as the Associate Dean of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture. In this episode, he joins host Fred Uhe to share insights on his time in the hospitality industry, the impact it's had on his life, how Metro's student-run restaurant operates and so much more.

This month's episode is brought to you by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 3194 From the front of the house to each line cook in the back, life lessons abound in at Sage Student Bistro. Brian O'Malley is at the center of it all at Metro Community College as the Associate Dean of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture. In this episode, he joins host Fred Uhe to share insights on his time in the hospitality industry, the impact it's had on his life, how Metro's student-run restaurant operates and so much more.

This month's episode is brought to you by Jerzes Sports Bar in Papillion.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 3: The CWS Special 3 3 Backroads and Byways Ep. 3: The CWS Special full df1129c7-dc0d-47ed-94c0-a03581c85521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66ad08ef Fred Uhe sits down with College World Series Executive Director Amy Hornocker and Board of Directors member Herb Hames to get a behind the scenes look at Omaha's greatest sporting event. From host families to ballpark food, there's plenty to learn about backstage.

]]> Fred Uhe sits down with College World Series Executive Director Amy Hornocker and Board of Directors member Herb Hames to get a behind the scenes look at Omaha's greatest sporting event. From host families to ballpark food, there's plenty to learn about backstage.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:43:54 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 3127 Fred Uhe sits down with College World Series Executive Director Amy Hornocker and Board of Directors member Herb Hames to get a behind the scenes look at Omaha's greatest sporting event. From host families to ballpark food, there's plenty to learn about backstage.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 2: Tourism in Nebraska with John Ricks 2 2 Backroads and Byways Ep. 2: Tourism in Nebraska with John Ricks full a9be3f1c-3596-4e5f-abef-f06a1355150f https://share.transistor.fm/s/07883fcf Fred Uhe chats with Visit Nebraska Executive Director John Ricks about the hidden gems of the state, how he ended up in the Cornhusker State and his opportunities to work alongside the late Bob Uecker promoting tourism in Wisconsin.

]]> Fred Uhe chats with Visit Nebraska Executive Director John Ricks about the hidden gems of the state, how he ended up in the Cornhusker State and his opportunities to work alongside the late Bob Uecker promoting tourism in Wisconsin.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:42:10 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 3164 Fred Uhe chats with Visit Nebraska Executive Director John Ricks about the hidden gems of the state, how he ended up in the Cornhusker State and his opportunities to work alongside the late Bob Uecker promoting tourism in Wisconsin.

]]> No Backroads and Byways Ep. 1: Radio Legend Dave Wingert of Boomer Radio 1 1 Backroads and Byways Ep. 1: Radio Legend Dave Wingert of Boomer Radio full 62e5a74e-dd40-4f00-9ccc-390363dd51fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/b049d98c In the inaugural episode of the Backroads and Byways podcast, host Fred Uhe is joined by longtime Omaha radio star Dave Wingert. The duo share highlights from Wingert's career, his latest chapter with Boomer Radio and his upcoming induction into the Nebraska Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

]]> In the inaugural episode of the Backroads and Byways podcast, host Fred Uhe is joined by longtime Omaha radio star Dave Wingert. The duo share highlights from Wingert's career, his latest chapter with Boomer Radio and his upcoming induction into the Nebraska Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:39:17 -0700 Fred Uhe Fred Uhe 2650 In the inaugural episode of the Backroads and Byways podcast, host Fred Uhe is joined by longtime Omaha radio star Dave Wingert. The duo share highlights from Wingert's career, his latest chapter with Boomer Radio and his upcoming induction into the Nebraska Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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