Gary Sharp joins The World-Herald's staff

Gary Sharp joins The World-Herald's staff

Author: Omaha World-Herald May 15, 2026 Duration: 1:03:20

Gary Sharp, who many know as a local sports radio personality, is joining the Omaha World-Herald's staff at the digital sports coordinator. Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel welcome Gary and get his thoughts on Nebraska and Creighton athletics.


For fans who live and breathe Nebraska football, there’s a rhythm to the week that builds toward game day. The Pick Six Podcast from the Omaha World-Herald fits right into that cycle, offering a grounded and informed discussion straight from the newsroom. Each episode features the paper’s own staff writers breaking down the latest developments, from Saturday’s game film and pivotal plays to the recruiting trails and coaching decisions shaping the program’s future. This isn’t just reaction; it’s analysis rooted in daily beat reporting and a deep understanding of Husker sports history. You’ll hear the kind of candid, knowledgeable conversation that happens after the notebooks are closed, where perspectives clash and the bigger picture comes into focus. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at the press box after the final whistle, providing clarity on what just happened and what it means for the weeks ahead. It’s an essential companion for anyone who wants to move beyond the headlines and into the substantive talk that defines a passionate fan base.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Evaluating Nebraska's opponents so far [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:54
In the weekly installment of The World-Herald's Behind the Ballot show, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody look at the ranked teams on Nebraska's schedule and examine how they're faring this season compared with Sam's preseason e…
Pick Six Podcast | Bowling Green MMQB [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:16
Evan Bland and Gary Sharp break down Nebraska's 56-7 rout of Bowling Green. The Huskers are 2-0, and this one was never in doubt. Is Nebraska getting better, or just beating up on two overmatched MAC teams? A spin around…
A talk-show host's take on the 2026 Huskers with Gary Sharp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
How do you know when a Nebraska football season is actually a success? Omaha World-Herald Executive Editor Ben Doody sits down with Gary Sharp to talk about the season from a sports-talk perspective — and what would make…
Nebraska volleyball's X Factor heading to the DFW and Las Vegas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Sam McKewon and Justin Frommer look at Nebraska VB's opening weekend, the Teraya Sigler/Skyler Pierce battle at L2, the Manaia Ogbechie/Kenna Cogill battle at middle blocker, and who might NU's X Factor this season. Also…
Behind The Ballot, Aug. 24 |  Sam's preseason Top 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
Sam McKewon and Ben Doody return for another season of Behind The Ballot! Sam lays out his top 25 - which is different than the Associated Press Top 25 - while explaining why two Big Ten teams, ranked in the AP top 20, a…