Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska's season-opening matches against Pitt and Stanford, plus look at the other matches at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Plus, a look ahead to next weekend's trip to Nashville and the Broadway Block Party showdown with Kentucky.

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In the first Volleyball Late of the season, Lincoln and Jeff give their thoughts on Nebraska's opening 3-1 win over Pitt.

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Lincoln and Jeff are LIVE in the Railyard at the AVCA Block Party. They break down Nebraska's season opener vs. Pitt and talk college volleyball's opening weekend! Plus, Amie Just stops by!

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Lincoln and Jeff will preview the season-opening AVCA First Serve Showcase, recap Nebraska's alumni match, and have an interview with new Omaha Supernovas GM John Cook.

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Lincoln and Jeff recap their thoughts on Saturday's Red-White scrimmage, who impressed, and what positions are still up for grabs. Plus a talk with former Husker libero great Kenzie Maloney, who will be part of next weekend's Alumni Match.

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New league? New name? New owners, GM's, coaches and players? Lincoln and Jeff recap a crazy week in professional volleyball in Nebraska. The Supernovas change coaches and (sorta?) change leagues. LOVB Omaha spreads its love statewide. John Cook becomes a hoss of a boss. It's all happening!

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Lincoln and Jeff dive in to the Big Ten, looking at key returners, new additions, and speculate on how revenue sharing and NIL might affect a stratified league. They cover every team except Nebraska, which they'll go deep on next week after the Red-White scrimmage.

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Big Ten Volleyball Media Days are this week in Chicago, and Lincoln and Jeff look at the big questions facing the league. Do Penn State and Wisconsin have a chip on their shoulder at the Huskers' preseason respect? For Nebraska, is anything short of a national title still a successful season? Will revenue sharing further stratify the conference? 

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The season is almost here! Lincoln and Jeff preview the top contenders for the SEC, ACC, Big 12 and more. Plus a conversation with Vanderbilt coach Anders Nelson as the Commodores prepare to re-launch their program in 2025. 

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Chaos in college sports? Who'd a thunk it? Wasn't the NCAA v. House settlement supposed to fix all this? But with lawsuits, commissions, and boosters still splashing cash it seems like things are still a big unpredictable mess. In April, we recorded a bonus show for Patreon subscribers with Matt Brown of Extra Points, one of the country's best sports business reporters who has been all over this story. We wanted to release that interview on the free feed because a lot of what we talked about is as relevant as ever, especially about tough decisions coming on Olympic sports.

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We finally got an expert to answer your Volleyball 101 questions! Former Husker setter and VCNebraska Director Maggie Griffin takes us through the evolving club scene and recruiting process, when to run a 6-2, how early should a player settle into a position, how do you make sure your kid doesn't end up hating volleyball, and how John Cook once ruined her Thanksgiving. 

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Jaylen Reyes returns to the show for the first time since Season 1 to discuss the transition to new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, NU's newcomers, plus a little about the recruiting process. Plus, a look at Team USA bouncing back in the Volleyball Nations League and a gold medal for the U19's at the Pan Am Cup.

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Omaha is at the center of the messy landscape of U.S. pro volleyball. We talk about it with journalist Rose Eveleth who wrote about this for Defector in early June. We also detail Nebraska's 2027 recruiting class, which filled up in a hurry this week. Plus, a quick look at Team USA trying to bounce back in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League.

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The college season is two months away! What else are we doing but looking at early Final Four contenders? We break down our favorites to reach Kansas City in December with key returners, big losses, and the ever-present transfer portal. Plus, a few dark horse picks to keep an eye on. 

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It's the 60th Episode Spectacular! We talk with Erik Sullivan, the new head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team on his first head coaching job at the international level, program identity, the challenges of international play and more. Plus, the Huskers go overseas to add Italian opposite Virginia Adriano, retired John Cook serves up tea, and an expanded Devaney Center will come with a higher price tag for ticket holders. 

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Lincoln and Jeff talk with Nebraska volleyball legend and anime enthusiast Sarah Pavan about her playing career and her own podcast, "VolleyTalk with Sarah Pavan." Plus, Penn State grabs a coveted transfer, some wrap-up thoughts on the Huskers post-spring, and a preview of the PVF Championship.

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With half of us live in Ord, Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska' four-set sweep of the Jackrabbits. Freshman Campbell Flynn impressive setting the whole match. Nebraska's middles dominate again. Lots of options at pin hitter and back row. Can it be August yet?

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The first-ever episode of Volleyball Late! Lincoln and Jeff break down the Huskers' first look under Dani Busboom Kelly. Mostly, we pick our jaws up off the floor after Andi Jackson and Ryan Hunter put them there. Nebraska unveils some new hitter routes and showcases a crop of talented freshmen to go along with veteran middles who put up big numbers.

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Man, that was weird to type. The guys talk with Nebraska's new coach on taking over her dream job. How long has she had her eye on John Cook's successor, and how it went down. What can we expect from Nebraska's style of play, assistant coaching roles, and why Nebraska will never play another spring match on Derby Day. Plus, LOVB Omaha reaches the league championship match, the Supernovas clinch a PVF playoff berth and John Cook's name goes on the arena he never wanted (until he did).

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Subscriber-Only Show! We talk with Matt Brown, publisher of Extra Points, on the changing economic landscape of college sports, the House settlement, the future of revenue sharing, and how it could affect volleyball.

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