Corn Nation: For Nebraska Cornhuskers Fans

The latest Five Heart Podcast opened with technical glitches and lighthearted banter between hosts Greg and Minnie, joking about frozen screens, USB ports, and their “zero-budget” basement production. The conversation shifted to Nebraska football, just two weeks from the season opener against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium, noting over 60,000 tickets sold—mostly to Husker fans. Discussion centered on defensive analyst Phil Snow’s role mentoring younger coaches, stressing preparation, standards, and stability, as well as special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler’s motivational style, his “one shot, one kill” philosophy, and his push for excellence across all roles. Freshman Australian punter Archie Wilson’s emotional press conference and unique ambidextrous kicking skills were highlighted, along with linebacker Vincent Shavers Jr.’s enthusiasm for blitzing and team camaraderie. Single-digit jersey assignments were announced, and wide receiver Dane Key’s 1,000-yard season goal was shared. Other topics included the

We take a deep dive into Goon, the hockey classic starring Sean William Scott, famously know for being Stifler from American Pie - but this time as a very different character. Jay Baruchel, who wrote the script, co-stars along with Liev Schreiber, Allison Pill, Eugene Levy and an unbelievable cast in this hilarious and underrated film. You don’t need to be a hockey fan to enjoy this movie loosely based on the true story of eventual NHL enforcer Doug Smith. Goon takes you on Doug Glatt’s rise through the minors where you get to meet his lunatic teammates and coaches. I can 100% guarantee laughs in this one & will probably crack on a few of the lines - especially the old play-by-play announcer’s outrage at the Canadian anthem being butchered by a Goth girl who thinks she nailed it. (“Well, that was borderline treasonous, and a disgrace yo our nation and its proud & storied history.) And that’s about as clean as it gets. Join us.

On this episode of Monday Night Therapy, host Minnie Hunt celebrates the countdown to Nebraska’s football season, noting growing national attention on the Huskers, fueled by expectations for QB Dylan Raiola and coach Matt Rhule in his third year. The featured guest, Brad Wilson, shared his unique perspective as Nebraska’s first disabled student manager in the early 1980s. Born with a birth defect affecting his right side, Wilson earned a spot on the team after writing to Tom Osborne and interviewing with Charlie McBride and legendary trainer George Sullivan. Wilson described life as a student manager—running scout team plays, setting up equipment, assisting coaches, and even managing travel for the freshman team. He recalled behind-the-scenes stories of Osborne’s quiet leadership, camaraderie among players, and humorous moments, including practical jokes, famous visitors, and encounters with opponents’ fan bases. Wilson also recounted memorable games, like Mike Rozier’s record-chasing performance in 1983, and

The Five Heart Podcast returns with hosts Greg and Minnie welcoming fall camp and counting down three weeks to Nebraska’s season opener against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium. They discuss enduring Phoenix heat, fun experiments like cooking eggs on sidewalks, and then shift to Husker volleyball news. Nebraska is ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA poll, and former head coach John Cook has been named co-owner and GM of the Omaha Supernovas in the newly merged U.S. professional volleyball league. Football talk centers on new defensive coordinator John Butler, praised for his no-nonsense style, high standards, and commitment to playing talented transfers like Marquise Watson-Trent. Defensive line prospects Riley Van Poppel and Elijah Judy are highlighted as successors to Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. The hosts discuss fall camp limitations—only nine full-pad practices—and Butler’s emphasis on fundamentals and communication. The conversation turns playful as Greg challenges Minnie’s tendency to compliment

It’s time for the movie based on the book about baseball sabermetrics which somehow ended up being entertaining as hell. Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and the always amazing Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Moneyball covered the beginning of the Billy Beane era as GM of the Oakland A’s, a team whose ownership was simply incapable of competing with rich MLB franchises such as the New York Yankees. Beane was determined to find a new way of valuing players in order to find the ones who could produce runs at cut-rate salaries in order to compete on an unfair playing field. Yep, sounds boring, yet the screen version was funny, heartwarming, engaging and suspenseful. Yes, the saying is trite as hell, but it was a home run. Jump in for the watch & throw your thoughts in the comments - even if only to give us a GO BIG RED.

On this episode of Monday Night Therapy on Corn Nation, host Minnie Hunt and co-host Fred Sacco welcomed an active chat audience for a wide-ranging discussion on Nebraska football. The conversation mixed humor, nostalgia, and analysis, with Fred sporting a vintage 1997 coaches pullover and reminiscing about past Husker gear. Early chatter focused on fall camp updates, the Big Red Preview, and new special teams energy under coach Mike Ekeler. They highlighted Australian punter Archie Wilson’s athleticism and arm strength, as well as transfer kicker Kyle Cunanan’s powerful leg. Talk shifted to offensive line improvements, with optimism about depth, continuity, and a possible Joe Moore Award bid. Jake Butt of the Big Ten Network and analyst Phil Steele both praised Nebraska’s attention to detail and playoff potential, fueling cautious excitement. The duo previewed upcoming opponents, noting that most tough games are at home and only Penn State looms as a clear underdog matchup. Defensive standouts like Vincent S

On this lively episode of the Five Heart Podcast, co-hosts Greg and Minnie reunite after Minnie’s return from Big Ten Media Days and a personal family emergency. Minnie shares that her mother, recently diagnosed with cancer, is already undergoing treatment and making an encouraging recovery—prompting heartfelt support from the chat. The episode dives into fall camp updates, including the devastating news that LSU transfer tight end Mac Markway will miss the season due to a failed ACL repair. The hosts analyze the tight end depth chart and speculate on replacements like Carter Nelson. Throughout the show, Greg and Minnie engage in their trademark banter—debating everything from Nebraska’s chances in the season opener against Cincinnati to Minnie’s perceived affection for Illinois and P.J. Fleck (much to Greg’s playful disdain). The chat erupts with laughter and inside jokes, from clearance wine and beer reviews to calls for Minnie’s “Husker loyalty” to be put on trial. Minnie also shares her experience intervi

Old Man Movie Summer continues with the hoops playground classic White Men Can’t Jump. This show quietly became 33 years old this year which surprised people I mentioned this to - including myself. Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson star as Sidney Deane and Billy Hoyle and from their 1st showdown - nope Sidney wasn’t going to Sizzler - their chemistry is electric, even if Wesley’s hoop skills were…problematic. The action is fun, the dialogue is snappy, there was a legendary cameo by Marques Johnson and the trash talking was practically its own character. (How was there not a Larry Bird cameo??) Pop in for the fun, pile into the comments and at least give us a Go Big Red. If enough of you tune in tomorrow night, I promise to lower the temp in Omaha and Lincoln by 20 degrees - Promise!!

On this special episode of Monday Night Therapy, Greg filled in for Minnie Hunt, who was away due to a family matter. Greg was joined by longtime podcast contributors Hoss Reuter and Corn Nation founder Jon Johnston for a lively, nearly two-hour conversation that felt like a “greatest hits” night for the show. The trio discussed the start of Nebraska football fall camp, highlighting the physical transformation of tight ends like Heinrich Haarberg and Carter Nelson. Hoss emphasized how the roster is finally starting to look like a legitimate Big Ten team. They also debated quarterback Dylan Raiola’s potential, the new offensive system under Dana Holgorsen, and whether Nebraska can hit 40 points per game. Special teams woes from 2023 were a hot topic, as was the optimism surrounding new coordinator Mike Ekeler. John made a bold 10–2 season prediction, and the panel agreed Nebraska’s offense, identity, and special teams execution will be key to success in 2025. The show closed with nostalgia, jokes about blue ch

In this lively episode of the Five Heart Podcast, hosts Greg and Minnie recap Minnie’s recent experience attending Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. It was her first time attending, and she offered a behind-the-scenes look, sharing anecdotes about mingling with media members, seeing Nebraska’s contingent up close, and even getting a question in to Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz. Minnie enthusiastically shared her impressions of the event, including her admiration for the charisma of coaches like PJ Fleck and Matt Rhule—though her praise for rival coaches earned her some humorous accusations from Greg and the chat of entering the “fan transfer portal.” She admitted to clapping for Matt Rhule (a media no-no) and asked Dylan Raiola if he’s still boxing, which he confirmed. Other highlights included: Minnie reporting that Matt Rhule spoke highly of the current team, even referencing Scott Frost in an unexpected way. Discussions about Nebraska’s favorable schedule, the team’s playoff hopes (with Minnie boldly giving them a 9

Join us this Tuesday night at 8pm CST as All the Right Movies will cover North Dallas Forty starring Omaha’s own Nick Nolte as well as Mac Davis.  The movie was based on the Peter Gent tell-all book of the same name and is not only hilarious, but manages to also capture the immense pain players go through and how through all the garbage they still love the game. It’s not much of a secret the two main characters were based on Gent and Don Meredith in their Cowboys days - the only thing those uniforms are missing is the star on the helmet. You will also recognize John Matuzak and you can bet he wasn’t acting too much with his rage-fueled monologue to the coaches near the end. Don’t let the 1979 release date stop you - yes, the scenes, especially of the two games, weren’t exactly shot in NFL facilities. But the performances, especially Nolte’s, ring true and deliver plenty of laughs. Need one last selling point? The NFL and the Cowboys wanted NOTHING to do with this film. North Dallas Forty - see you there. NEBR

In this special episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie Hunt hosts from Las Vegas ahead of Big Ten Media Days, joined by co-host Fred Sacco, decked out in a vintage Ahman Green jersey. Minnie shares a travel saga involving her car breaking down after a scenic road trip with her daughters through Utah. Fortunately, a mobile mechanic came to the rescue, allowing her to stay upbeat for the week. The episode previews Nebraska’s presence at Big Ten Media Days, highlighting players like Dylan Raiola, Deshaun Singleton, and Henry Lutovsky. Minnie promises behind-the-scenes coverage and asks fans to submit questions for coaches and players. She and Fred discuss Dylan’s recent youth football camp, Michigan’s ongoing controversies, and Nebraska’s roster strengths and weaknesses—especially the defensive line and offensive line depth. Chat contributions keep things lively with debates about Iowa, kicker confidence, Fred’s potential full-time co-hosting gig, and whether Nebraska can go 3-0 before facing Michigan. Minnie r

Join us Tuesday night at 8pm CST as Bloodsport finally gets its long-awaited turn on All the Right Movies! A member of my Top 50 Sports Movies series, this chopsocky classic which put Jean Claude Van Damme on the map, easily tops the sports movie charts in the category of Illegal Underground Hong Kong No Holds Barred Tournaments. Any red-blooded male with cable in the 80’s watched this show about 50 times minimum and discussed just how quickly they could get a new hand-painted flip-sign up showing the new Kumite world record for fastest knockout. This movie set the stage for so much which came after. UFC? Please. All they did was throw up a cage instead of letting someone win by pushing their opponent off the mat. Oberyn “The Red Viper” getting his head squashed on Game of Thrones after celebrating too early? Completely ripped off from Ray Jackson getting head stomped by Chong Li after doing the same damn thing. As always, the movie’s eligible categories will by ranked by their equivalent Nebraska Cornhuskers

On this lively episode of Monday Night Therapy, host Minnie Hunt kicks off the evening with greetings to a chat full of passionate Nebraska fans. The show features spirited banter, preseason optimism, and light-hearted jabs at Scott Frost’s recent comments. Minnie previews her upcoming trip to Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas, sharing her excitement about road-tripping through Zion and possibly interviewing Nebraska’s quarterback, Dylan Raiola. Discussion centers around Nebraska’s offseason buzz, including debates about whether Matt Rhule deserves “10 out of 10” status as head coach and how preseason media polls wildly differ on the Huskers’ national standing. A consistent message emerges: Nebraska must prove itself on the field, especially in the season opener against a potentially underrated Cincinnati squad. Fans also reminisce about painful past losses, debate Big Ten vs. Big 12 strength, and weigh in on the NIL era and coaching ceilings. The episode closes with nostalgic and hilarious fan stories, a discu

On this lively episode of the Five Heart Podcast, hosts Greg and Minnie dive headfirst into Husker news and fan emotions. They kick things off with the recent controversy surrounding former Nebraska head coach Scott Frost’s comment that Nebraska was “the wrong job”—a remark that fired up fans and drew sharp criticism from the hosts. They debate whether the blame lies more with Frost for his poor media presence or with clickbait journalism looking to rile up Husker Nation. The show then transitions into a spirited discussion about the most hated teams in the Big Ten. Fans weighed in via live chat, and hosts shared their personal top-five lists—Greg revealing his disdain for Iowa, Michigan, and Northwestern, going as far as making a controversial declaration about a recent and yet somehow beloved “tradition.” Meanwhile, Minnie vented about Indiana, Michigan, and the arrogance of UCLA’s new head coach. The podcast also featured a marathon reading of college football’s top 25 rivalry names (not games), courtesy o

A made-for-HBO movie from 1987 starring William Peterson and Virginia Madsen when their careers were just getting going, Long Gone tells the hilarious and heartfelt story of a season in the lives of the Tampico Stogies, a terrible southern independent minor league team. Whose fortunes are about to change. Peterson plays player/manager Cecil “Stud” Cantrell, Who has many life rules no one should follow and Madsen is Dixie Lee Boxx who is old enough to order beer for breakfast. Long Gone can be watched in full for free on YouTube! And thank me you will after watching this hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking , bawdy flick which just happens to have a great baseball story as well.

In this lively episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie Hunt is joined by Fred Sacco and a vibrant chat community to reflect on former Nebraska football coaches and current Big Ten storylines. The show kicks off with playful banter about vintage Husker gear, before diving into a retrospective on coaches like Scott Frost, Mike Riley, Bo Pelini, and Bill Callahan—where they are now and whether their post-Husker careers redeemed their time in Lincoln. The segment also explores the highs and lows of Nebraska’s coaching carousel and the emotional toll of years of “dead money” payouts. Viewers share laughs and vent frustrations over Wisconsin’s brutal 2024 schedule and head coach Luke Fickell’s uncertain future. Other topics include quarterback rankings—highlighting Dylan Raiola’s #3 Big Ten spot—plus chat praise for Garrett Nelson, Tommy Armstrong Jr., and Tommy Frazier’s post-football careers. The mood is a mix of nostalgia, gallows humor, and cautious optimism as fans hope Matt Rhule brings stability and success.

In this lighthearted and laughter-filled episode of the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie celebrate a trio of birthdays: Minnie’s middle daughter who turned 13, America’s birthday, and Greg’s upcoming birthday—all while embracing the off-season Husker vibes. The crew dives deep into a uniquely Husker tradition: reliving bonehead plays that, in hindsight, no longer hurt. From Scott Frost’s infamous onside kick call in Ireland to Jake Cotton’s slow-motion false start and the 2021 punt to the wrong side of the field, they revel in shared suffering with the chat. A surprise highlight of the night is the debut of a patriotic-themed Five Heart Theatre sketch featuring “Uncle Sam” (Minnie) and “Coach Tom Osborne” (Greg), which earns rave reviews from the live audience. The duo also celebrates a growing 2025 recruiting class, notably recent WR and OL commits, and debates when Nebraska might contend for a Big Ten title again—settling on 2026 or 2027. Amid sips of beer, chat antics, and birthday gifts, the show is a

It’s that loveably goofy story of Shane Falco and his band of scab misfits who win the hearts of local fans during a player strike. Because that always happens. It’s time to take a deep dive at a picture starring an actor best known for playing former Ohio State quarterbacks who are dealing with the next stage of their lives after taking the Buckeyes to a New Years Day bowl game. That’s right! It’s Keanu Reeves, this time in The Replacements as Shane Falco, whose disastrous Sugar Bowl performance led him to a life scrubbing barnacles off boats instead of NFL glory. Could one bad game cause a player to go from surefire draft pick to not even being signed as a free agent? I mean, even Shedeur went in the 5th round after telling GM’s to get out of his way and let him run the franchise.  It doesn’t matter. In this weird universe, the players are going to strike and the fans are ready to embrace scab ball and they need a hero who says “Whoa”. So join us tonight as we review an American classic with an American her

On this lively episode of Monday Night Therapy, host Minnie Hunt opened by discussing her growing YouTube presence and shared excitement about launching a new Sunday night show on broader college football. She reviewed Nebraska’s latest 2026 offensive line commitments, including four-star Claude Mpuma from Illinois and three-star Leon Noyle Jr. from Louisiana, prompting conversation around roster limits and the transfer portal. Minnie welcomed regulars like Husker Chuck and Fred, while Connor joined from his new Scottsdale studio to debate Nebraska’s EA Sports CFB25 top player ratings and projected win totals. Connor predicted losses to Minnesota and Penn State, while Minnie and Greg leaned more optimistic, emphasizing Dana Holgorsen’s potential to revamp the Husker offense. They also discussed upcoming games, ticket-buying strategies, personal memorabilia collections (like a framed Pat White photo and vintage ticket stubs), and Nebraska’s red end zones debuting both in real life and in the game. A musical in