Episodes

  • Blake Barnes - Bronco’s Hamburgers

    Blake Barnes - Bronco’s Hamburgers
    Jan 8 2026
    Bronco’s has served some of Omaha’s favorite fast food since 1959. So how did it become so beloved originally? What has allowed it to thrive when other iconic restaurants have closed? And how did Blake Barnes, the General Manager and grandson of founder Billy Barnes, get up to speed as he took over the family business? We discuss all that and much more! Order Today: Broncos Hamburgershttps://broncoburgers.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:01:04 - Nebraska’s First Fast Food Place! 00:08:12 - Balancing Tradition with Innovation 00:15:22 - Speed of Service & Fresh Ingredients 00:27:04 - Taking Over the Family Business 00:31:10 - Who Was Bronco Billy? 00:45:06 - Menu Changes 00:58:26 - Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Food Network Competition TV w/ Clayton Chapman, Michelle Alfaro, & Larissa Codr

    Food Network Competition TV w/ Clayton Chapman, Michelle Alfaro, & Larissa Codr
    Jan 1 2026
    Food competition TV shows are fun, but what are they like behind the scenes? Three Omaha chefs/bakers who've competed on Food Network dish on the behind-the-scenes details that we don't see on camera for a fascinating conversation! Episode References Food Network — https://www.foodnetwork.com Supermarket Stakeout — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/supermarket-stakeout Beat Bobby Flay — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay Christmas Cookie Challenge — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/christmas-cookie-challenge Sauce While Alfaro — https://saucewhilealfaro.com Noble Hospitality — https://noblehospitality.com The Finicky Cookie — https://thefinickycookie.com This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:23 – The Food Network Party 00:08:51 – Show Prep & Getting Casted 00:17:14 – Themes & Improvisation 00:24:07 – Calming the Nerves 00:34:54 – Hold-Over Time Challenges 00:44:02 – Physical Challenges 00:55:05 – Advice for Future Competitors 00:58:29 – Final Question & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Carlos Cuevas & Gillian Cromwell-Cuevas—Masa Luna

    Carlos Cuevas & Gillian Cromwell-Cuevas—Masa Luna
    Dec 25 2025
    When Carlos decided to make tamales for his own wedding a few years ago, he had no idea he was starting down the road to a thriving restaurant. Those tamales led to a tamale delivery business, which blew up so quickly that it blossomed into a brick and mortar restaurant that is consistently packed with diners excited to try this couple's "authentic-ish" takes on tamales, tacos, tortas, and more. Hear the story of Masa Luna's rapid rise and the way Carlos and Gillian have leaned on the wonderful people around them to make it to this point. Masa Luna – https://masaluna.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:36 – What is Masa Luna? 00:06:50 – The Love of Tamales 00:12:48 – Signature Offerings 00:21:35 – Amazing Staff & Culture 00:26:34 – Cocktails 00:38:03 – Creative Tamales 00:47:51 – Restaurant Lessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Doug Case & LaRue Marcos—Ooh De Lally

    Doug Case & LaRue Marcos—Ooh De Lally
    Dec 18 2025
    Ooh De Lally is a restaurant serving great food, but its mission goes much deeper. It partners with Metro CC to help formerly incarcerated individuals get jobs, skills, and training to get back in the work force. LaRue knows firsthand how difficult that life can be, and Chef Doug and the rest of the Ooh De Lally team treated him differently and embraced him. Hear LaRue's story and get an inside sense of how Ooh De Lally's program gives new life to its participants. Ooh De Lallyhttps://www.oohdelally.org/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:32 – What Makes Ooh De Lally Special? 00:11:58 – A Restaurant that Cares 00:20:07 – Personal Growth 00:26:27 – First Months of Training 00:35:11 – Friends & Family Night 00:45:50 – Dispelling Stereotypes 00:53:06 – The Redemption Feast 00:57:11 – Final Question & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • How Does Restaurant Design Affect Both the Guest and Chef Experience?

    How Does Restaurant Design Affect Both the Guest and Chef Experience?
    Dec 11 2025
    So much of a restaurant experience is defined before a bite of food is served, as the atmosphere, vibe, and design of a restaurant set the tone for the guest. Omaha veteran restaurateurs Carlos Mendez (Au Courant; Dolomiti), Tom Allisma (Flagship Restaurant Group), and Sagar Gurung (Kathmandu Momo Station; Cattle Call) discuss the ins and outs and restaurant design and architecture and the way restaurants can set themselves up for success. Episode References Kathmandu – https://www.kathmandurestaurant.com Momo Station – https://www.momostationomaha.com Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen – https://www.saffronurban.com Cattle Call – https://www.cattlecallomaha.com Bluejays Sushi – https://www.bluejayssushi.com Roja – https://www.rojaomaha.com Blatt – https://www.blattbeer.com Ghost Donkey – https://www.ghostdonkey.com Flagship Commons – https://www.flagshipcommons.com Plank – https://www.plankomaha.com Champagne Lanes – https://www.champagnelanes.com Memoir – https://www.memoiromaha.com Cleo – https://www.cleorestaurant.com Dolomiti Pizzeria – https://www.dolomitepizzeria.com Ruby Rotisserie Urban Bistro – https://www.rubyurbanbistro.com España – https://www.espanaomaha.com Hunger Block – https://www.hungerblock.com V. Mertz – https://www.vmertz.com Boiler Room – https://www.boilerroomomaha.com This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:04:26 - Restaurant Design Affecting Guest Experiences 00:16:34 - Focal Points & Pros/Cons of Open Kitchen Concepts 00:32:09 - Layout Design & Restaurant Balance 00:42:57 - Lighting 00:59:01 - Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Elizabeth & Jack Pooley—Square Donut

    Elizabeth & Jack Pooley—Square Donut
    Dec 4 2025
    When Elizabeth decided to open a donut shop in Omaha, she had no idea the trials and hardships to come. But she and her son Jack fought through tremendous hardship both in and outside the business to create a donut shop that few—if any—in Omaha can rival. We talked about the science behind what makes these donuts unique, why Square Donut places such a high priority on hospitality, and how the rough road has helped form not only Square Donut, but who Elizabeth and Jack are as people and family. Bite into Square Donut Today! https://www.squaredonutomaha.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:01:20 - 5 Years of Squared Donuts! 00:13:13 - The Donut Making Process 00:21:00 - What Sets Square Donut Apart from the Rest? 00:29:28 - D2Donuts (The Precursor) 00:36:50 - How to Make a Successful Business 00:43:02 - First Year Open 00:55:08 - A Rewarding Creation & Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • John & Seth Quiring—Le Quartier

    John & Seth Quiring—Le Quartier
    Nov 27 2025
    Le Quartier has become Omaha and Lincoln's go-to spot for bread and pastries, but the path that led these brothers to open their bakery nearly 20 years ago is one neither saw coming. Hear how a random interest in baking, an apartment in Montreal, and a baguette-attached resume led to a bread supplier that many Omahans (and Omaha restaurants) couldn't live without. Check Out Le Quartier Today! Le Quartier – https://lequartierbakingco.com/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:02:12 - What is Le Quartier? 00:06:08 - The Collective Shift 00:15:15 - Learning to Teach with Four Locations 00:21:00 - Sibling Synchronicity 00:37:32 - “Listening to the Dough” 00:46:40 - Working with Restaurants (Establishing & Maintaining Relationships) 00:49:07 - The Bank Robbery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Jacque & Jake Burklund—Carinara

    Jacque & Jake Burklund—Carinara
    Nov 20 2025
    Tomato-free pasta sauce?! This Omaha couple never knew they'd need such a thing until they developed a heartburn-inducing sensitivity to tomatoes. Rather than swear off pizza and pasta forever, they created a carrot-based sauce and launched Carinara, a product that is taking the Midwest by storm. We discuss where the idea came from, what the R&D process was like, how they got Hy-Vee to buy in, and the future of this exploding company. Order Carinara Pasta Sauce: https://carinara.com This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HurrdatMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat Media YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser 00:01:22 - What is Carinara? 00:04:39 - The Problem with Nightshades 00:10:48 - Other Favorite Recipes 00:17:18 - A Clean, Healthy Product 00:25:28 - Tweaking Recipes Until They Work 00:33:39 - Getting into Stores & a New Sauce! 00:38:56 - Dynamic in the Kitchen & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins