In this episode, I interview Michaelangelo Reina (Angel) from the Omaha Kunst Des Fechtens HEMA fencing club. I discovered this group last year and have been training in longsword fencing for months now and absolutely love it. Angel is our club instructor and we have a chat about how he found himself in Omaha and how h... more
So Worlds of Wayne has been going for over 10 years now and as I started a new business last year, I contemplated letting go of this show. As time went on, I remembered all the fond memories I have had hosting and interviewing some pretty amazing folks over the years. So it is with great pleasure for me to say that I ... more
In this episode I welcome friend and fellow musician Jonathan Friedman. Jon is also a talented magician, having practicing the art for many years. We talk about how he relates music to magic, the success of his book “The 80’s Called, They Want Their Magic Book Back,” his thoughts on magic and its evolution, and where h... more
In this episode I welcome back author and columnist Leo Adam Biga. We talk about some of the amazing projects he's working on as well as a couple of new books he has authored and ghost written.Biga is an award-winning author well known for his biographies including "Alexander Payne: His Journey in Film, A Reporter’s P... more
In this episode I welcome Bart Vargas, Jamie Danielle Hardy, and Melinda Wriedt Kozel. Each is part of the Omaha Art Scene and the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. This is the last installment of the OEAA series and we have a great time talking about the arts and creative process.Bart Vargas WebsiteJamie Danielle... more
In this episode I welcome Beaufield Berry and Jeremy Johnson, part of the team bringing us the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. We talk about production, writing scripts, and all the work that goes into putting on an event like this.
In this episode I interview Laura Campbell, Noah Diaz, and Ellen Struve, all nominees for the OEAAs. We talk about theater life, writing, performing, and have a little improv fun at the end.
In this episode I welcome Emily Cox, owner of E3 Entertainment and President of the Board of Directors for the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. I also welcome Kate Prokop from Through the Stone and musician Dominique Morgan. We talk about the 10th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, and in this episode focu... more
There's a new way to consume music in town. It's called RadiOmaha. Some fine folks have created a site that offers streaming shows with all sorts of music, and other topics that's available 24/7 online. In this episode I interview MarQ Manner and Anxious Larry from RadiOmaha and talk about how the station got started a... more
Tara Vaughn is not only talented and beautiful, she’s a full-time working musician. Not many locals can say that. One of the most fascinating things about her is that she’s insanely charming, but when you hear her perform, it’s her phenomenal voice and soulful songs that transform her from playful conversationalist to ... more
In this episode Omaha band Flight Metaphor joins me for an interview and tracks off their latest record. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the band went into the studio and recorded a self-titled album of powerful rock songs. During the interview we chat about how the band went from point A to point B with membe... more
In this episode I welcome Pleiades and the Bear. For those of you not up on your astronomy, it's pronounced "Play-it-ease." The band is not even a year in and they are already causing a stir, and for good reason. Lush, 4-part harmonies, an assortment of instruments, thoughtful songwriting, and a rootsy/folk/Americana v... more
Newcomer to the Omaha music scene, CJ Mills is blowing up. One listen to her music and you'll be hooked. Her incredible voice shines through beautiful songwriting, thoughtful lyrics, and a classic, cool, neo-soul/pop/indie sensibility. Listen in and hear how this young singer/songwriter is making huge waves around the ... more
In this episode I talk to Scott Zimmerman, Vern Fergesen, Annie Dilocker, and Kaire Berreckman about how they turned their passion for music into a teaching gig. We chat about teaching kids to play music, what parents should know, what kids should expect, and the rewards for helping our youth discover the joys of music... more
New split EP and tour – Show at the Waiting RoomSee Through Dresses are releasing an EP titled “End of Days” and have a show this weekend at the Waiting Room Lounge with Dan Mariska, The Boys Choir, and Bed Rest. The EP will be available in multiple formats including vinyl and cassette for all you alternative audiophi... more
The band is currently on tour supporting their second album “Too.” Guitarist and vocalist Elvis Kuehn and drummer Max Kuehn are the sons of Greg Kuehn, keyboardist for Long Beach punk legends "T.S.O.L." while Zac Carper (vocals/guitar) is the son of famed surfboard designer John Carper. It was only three years after l... more
Wayne, Brian, Quinn, and Brad get together in this episode and talk about the legendary Bigfoot. All of them are big fans of his work. Do they solve the mystery? No, but they do challenge various evidence in pictures and video. Listen in and find out what they think of the mysterious creature and learn some fun facts a... more
A few months back I had a chance to interview a touring singer/songwriter who was passing through Omaha on tour. Lindsay Kupser is a Canadian-born singer/songwriter who got to experience our Benson scene while here and we play a few tracks off her album. In the interview, Lindsay talks about her music, the beauty of th... more
In this episode I welcome back the Sub Vectors along with drum roll please.... Rebecca Lowry from All Young Girls Are Machine Guns for her 10th APPEARANCE on the Worlds of Wayne show. The gang talks all about the upcoming Sci Fi for Cy Fi Spectacular featuring the Sub Vectors, AYGAMG, TheSuperBytes, and Robo Dojo. The ... more
Once again I welcome Rock Paper Dynamite into the Worlds of Wayne studios! This is their 4th time on the show and we talk about their recent downtime, new drummer, and new album! The album release is Saturday August 8th and we play a couple tunes off the new record. Always a fun interview with these guys. RPD on faceb... more
In this episode I welcome the Prairie Gators into the studio for live music and an interview. This band is a group of music veterans and it's all about the Cajun music here. We talk about the history of the music style, how the band formed, and enjoy a few live songs played live in the studio. We crack a few beers and ... more
In this episode I welcome Rebecca Lowry from All Young Girls are Machine Guns, Kait Berreckman from the Kait Berreckman Band, and Emily Engles form E3 Music Management to the show. A bottle of wine and some great conversation with these 3 girls and we chat about the upcoming show at Bridge Beats and play a song by CJ M... more
In this episode I am joined by Belles and Whistles, a duo from Omaha making waves in the country/pop scene. Kelli and Jaymie are a mother/daughter duo that is making a name for themselves all over the country. We talk about recording and working with Nashville writers, touring, and what being in a family band is like f... more
In this episode I am joined once again by Colin Hay. Always a pleasure to interview, he starts out our conversation sort of interviewing me! We talk about his current tour, songwriting, and how his lyrics can contain heavy elements, while his music counters with lighter melodies. He played the Stir Concert Cove about a... more
It's been a while! I haven't seen my guest Stan Spurgeon of the Omaha band The Confidentials for a few years and in this episode I had the pleasure of catching up a bit. We talk about the genesis of the band and key to longevity. We talk about the good ole days and some of our first times playing in Omaha. The Confide... more