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Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek

Join KTIC Sports Director Joel Janecek and a guest every Friday for conversations on sports, pop culture and who knows what else!

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00:20:46

Obscure Reference Ep. 44

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/04/17

One Year Anniversary Episode! Joel's guest is longtime NBA executive Pete Babcock. Topics also include George Foreman, country music and breakup songs.

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00:26:37

Obscure Reference Ep. 43

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/04/10

Joel recaps the Nebraska men's basketball season with lifelong Husker Hoops fan and coworker Doug Anderson. Topics also include the MLB Hall of Fame.

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00:20:15

Obscure Reference Ep. 42

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/03/27

Joel's guest this week is Howells-Dodge boys head basketball coach Kevin Janata. Topics also include the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments and MLB player Alec Bohm.

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00:47:53

Obscure Reference Ep. 41

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/03/20

Joel's guests are Howells-Dodge head girls basketball coach Scott Polacek and Pender head girls basketball coach Jason Dolliver. Podcast friend Mike Waak also stops by to talk March Madness.

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00:26:46

Obscure Reference Ep. 40

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/02/27

Joel's guest is comedian David Harris, who will be performing at Nelson's Bar & Grill in Oakland on Saturday. Topics also include Nebraska men's basketball and new movie releases.

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00:28:40

Obscure Reference Ep. 39

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/02/13

Becca returns to talk about the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics, along with love songs for Valentine's Day. Joel breaks down how the band Firehouse's 5 biggest songs perfectly describe the various stages of a relationship.

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00:24:26

Obscure Reference Ep. 38

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2026/01/23

Joel's guest is former Creighton head volleyball coach and current President of Business Operations for LOVB Nebraska, Kirsten Bernthal Booth. Joel also talks a lot about college football.

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00:36:59

Obscure Reference Ep. 37

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/12/19

This week's guest is AEW wrestling star Mark Briscoe. Joel and Becca talk NFL, college football and Christmas movies.

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00:47:27

Obscure Reference Ep. 36

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/12/12

Guests include Tony and Fernando from Diers Ford. Becca reacts to Christmas songs.

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00:52:10

Obscure Reference Ep. 35

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/12/05

Joel talks with coworker Jeff Axtell about the KTIC Basketball Blogs. Becca is back to talk romcoms and Christmas music. Joel also talks with NLW referee Rudy Diamond about their show in Oakland on Dec. 6.

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00:31:29

Obscure Reference Ep. 34

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/11/28

Joel recaps the Nebraska State High School Football Championships. Becca joins to talk Christmas movies. Topics also include Husker sports and celebrity birthdays.

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00:51:11

Obscure Reference Ep. 33

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/11/21

Joel's guest is Javier Reyes from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. Becca reacts to WWE songs. Kayl joins to talk Thanksgiving food.

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00:29:22

Obscure Reference Ep. 32

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/11/14

Joel and Becca talk Husker football. Becca reacts to David Bowie and has a romcom recommendation. Topics also include the Pope's favorite movies and pickles.

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00:23:35

Obscure Reference Ep. 31

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/11/07

Joel and Becca recap the World Series, talk about the injury to Dylan Raiola and the weekly romcom recommendation. Doug Anderson returns to talk Husker basketball. Topics also include stadium snacks and country music.

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00:30:46

Obscure Reference Ep. 30

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/10/31

Joel and Becca talk about the World Series, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's contract extension and all sorts of Halloween facts!

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00:34:16

Obscure Reference Ep. 29

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/10/24

Joel's guest is Jane Eisner, who recently wrote a book about singer/songwriter Carole King. Becca returns to talk movies. Topics also include the MLB World Series.

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00:46:32

Obscure Reference Ep. 28

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/10/17

Part 2 of Joel's conversation with lifelong friend Jeanette Johnson. Becca is back to talk romcoms and scary tv/movie villains. Topics also include Joe Flacco and the passing of Ace Frehley.

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01:11:12

Obscure Reference Ep. 27

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/10/10

Part 1 of a conversation with Joel and his lifelong friend Jeanette Johnson about art, movies and literally everything in between. Becca has a romcom and recommendation and Joel introduces her to hair metal music.

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00:52:36

Obscure Reference Ep. 26

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/10/03

Joel's guest this week is Jessica Coody from the Huskers Radio Network. Joel and Becca talk about the MLB playoffs and the latest romcom recommendation. Topics also include scary movies and October holidays.

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00:22:08

Obscure Reference Ep. 25

Obscure Reference with Joel Janecek ·

2025/09/26

This week Joel replays a previous conversation with former Dodge High School head football coach Gordon Pilmore prior to his HOF induction in 2019. Becca is back to talk romcoms and one-hit wonders.

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