Volleyball State
Episodes
Ep. 91 - Nebraska Coach Dani Busboom Kelly
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Head Husker herself stops by to recap her whirlwind first season at Nebraska and what she learned to take into Year 2. Plus, how the Huskers are u...
Ep. 90 - March Mailbag!
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 89 - USA Volleyball Chair Cassidy Lichtman
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 88 - 2026 Pro Preview
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 87 - The 2025 Season in Review
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 86 - Live From The AVCA Convention!
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Volleyball State goes on the road and takes the show to Kansas City at the AVCA Convention. Lincoln Arneal is joined by Michigan State coach Kristen K...
Ep. 85 - Imperfection
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska’s unbeaten season ends in tears in a five-set loss to Texas A&M in the regional final. Lincoln and Jeff recap one of the greatest - and...
Ep. 84 - On to Regionals
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 83 - The Path To Kansas City
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - A Championship Flex
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This match could’ve been an email. Nebraska dominates Penn State for the second time this season. The Huskers served Penn State silly, blocked a few...
Ep. 82 - Big Ten Champs Again
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska Clinches A Share Of The B1G Title (Preview)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 81 - California Love
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 80 - Andi Jackson Says Come Get These Hands
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska Rolls Illinois To Move To 23-0! (Preview)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 79 - Nebraska Stands Alone
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska Moves To 21-0 With DOMINATING Three Set Win Over Wisconsin!
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Lincoln give their thoughts on Nebraska's dominating win in three sets over Wisconsin, as the Big Red win 25-22, 25-19, and 25-13!Show Sponso...
Ep. 78 - Is The Big Ten Race Over Already?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - We’re Really Freaking Good (Preview)
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 77 - Michigan House Party
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Huskers played in front of record crowds at Michigan State and Michigan while picking up a pair of sweeps.Plus, Jeff and Lincoln discuss the big L...
Ep. 76 - Harper Murray Goes T-1000 Mode
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harper Murray’s big weekend helps Nebraska stay undefeated in the Big Ten as the Huskers move into the driver’s seat for the conference title. Plu...
Ep. 75 - A Historic Beatdown of Penn State
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska Rolls Penn State In Three Sets! (Preview)
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 74 - Middles Feast In Big Ten Openers
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska Takes Down Michigan 3-0!
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 73 - Huskers Finish Non-Conference Undefeated
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska Beats Creighton 3-2 To Move To 9-0 On The Season!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska’s 5-set survival vs Creighton in front of an NCAA regular season record crowd. Virginia Adriano shines, Harper ...
Ep. 72 - Line Changes Are The New Thing
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff recap the Husker Invitational where Nebraska played pretty much everyone in wins over Utah and Grand Canyon. Plus, Texas survives aga...
Volleyball Late - Nebraska Loses First Set; Wins In Four! (Preview)
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 71 - Nebraska Shows Depth Perception
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff are joined by volleyball content creator Sasha Beale to break down the Ameritas Players Challenge, where plenty of Nebraska's depth w...
Ep. 70 - Nebraska Claws Back Against The Wildcats
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska crawls out of an 0-2 hole to reverse sweep No. 7 Kentucky in Nashville. Can the Huskers fix their passing so they don't need to do this again...
Volleyball Late - Nebraska Moves To 3-0 On The Season! | (Preview)
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 69 - Recapping the AVCA First Serve
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska's season-opening matches against Pitt and Stanford, plus look at the other matches at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Plus, ...
Volleyball Late - Nebraska Beats Pitt 3-1 To Begin DBK Era 1-0!
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first Volleyball Late of the season, Lincoln and Jeff give their thoughts on Nebraska's opening 3-1 win over Pitt.Thanks to show sponsor Alu...
Ep. 68 - Pitt Pregame Special
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff are LIVE in the Railyard at the AVCA Block Party. They break down Nebraska's season opener vs. Pitt and talk college volleyball's ope...
Ep. 67 - AVCA First Serve Preview! Plus, John Cook!
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff will preview the season-opening AVCA First Serve Showcase, recap Nebraska's alumni match, and have an interview with new Omaha Supern...
Ep. 66 - Red-White Scrimmage Recap
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff recap their thoughts on Saturday's Red-White scrimmage, who impressed, and what positions are still up for grabs. Plus a talk with fo...
Bonus Ep. 7 - A Crazy Week In Nebraska Pro Volleyball (Preview)
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 65 - Big Ten Preview
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff dive in to the Big Ten, looking at key returners, new additions, and speculate on how revenue sharing and NIL might affect a stratifi...
Bonus Ep. 6 - Preview of Big Ten Media Days (Preview)
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 64 - 2025 Conference Previews - SEC, ACC, Big 12
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The season is almost here! Lincoln and Jeff preview the top contenders for the SEC, ACC, Big 12 and more. Plus a conversation with Vanderbilt coach An...
Ep. 63 - Re-released: College Sports Chaos with Matt Brown of Extra Points
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos in college sports? Who'd a thunk it? Wasn't the NCAA v. House settlement supposed to fix all this? But with lawsuits, commissions...
Bonus Ep. 5 - VCNebraska Director Maggie Griffin (Preview)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 62 - Nebraska Assistant Jaylen Reyes
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jaylen Reyes returns to the show for the first time since Season 1 to discuss the transition to new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, NU's newcomers, plu...
Ep. 61 - What The Heck Is Going On With Pro Volleyball in the U.S.?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Omaha is at the center of the messy landscape of U.S. pro volleyball. We talk about it with journalist Rose Eveleth who wrote about this for Defector ...
Bonus Ep. 4 - Early 2025 NCAA Title Contenders (Preview)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 60 - Team USA Coach Erik Sullivan
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 60th Episode Spectacular! We talk with Erik Sullivan, the new head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team on his first head coaching job at ...
Ep. 59 - Spring musings and Sarah Pavan
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff talk with Nebraska volleyball legend and anime enthusiast Sarah Pavan about her playing career and her own podcast, "VolleyTalk with ...
Volleyball Late - Nebraska vs South Dakota State Spring Match (Preview)
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Volleyball Late - Nebraska vs. Kansas Spring Match
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever episode of Volleyball Late! Lincoln and Jeff break down the Huskers' first look under Dani Busboom Kelly. Mostly, we pick our jaws up o...
Ep. 58 - Nebraska Coach Dani Busboom Kelly
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Man, that was weird to type. The guys talk with Nebraska's new coach on taking over her dream job. How long has she had her eye on John Cook's success...
Bonus Ep. 3 - Matt Brown of Extra Points (Preview)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 57 - Nebraska Director of Ops Lindsay Peterson
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff talk with long-time Nebraska Director of Volleyball Operations Lindsay Peterson about how her job has changed over the years and adju...
Ep. 56 - Emily Londot
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff chat with PVF Player of the Week, Emily Londot of the Omaha Supernovas, about her rookie pro season and her career at Ohio State. Plu...
Bonus Ep. 2 - Breakdown of Nebraska's 2025 Opponents (Preview)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Bonus Ep. 1 - The All-Cook Team (Preview)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 55 - AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln & Jeff talk with Jaime Gordon, CEO of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, about continuing to grow the sport, broadcast or rule c...
Ep. 54 - Happy Trails, John Cook
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The newly retired boss of Nebraska Volleyball, John Cook, joins Lincoln and Jeff to discuss his 25-year career in Lincoln, why now was the right time ...
Ep. 53 - In the I-80 Club, We All Fam
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE John Cook announced his retirement at Nebraska! For more on that, check out Wednesday night's podcast with Jeff...
Ep. 52 - Husker Heartbreak in the Final Four
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Volleyball State Therapy Session as Lincoln and Jeff relive Nebraska's five-set loss to Penn State with NU radio play-by-play broadcaster John ...
Ep. 51 - Final Four Preview!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff are joined by ESPN volleyball studio host Emily Ehman to break down the Final Four in Louisville. Big storylines and match-ups to wat...
Ep. 50 - Nebraska's going to the Final Four
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska takes down Wisconsin for the third time this season to move on to the Final Four. Lincoln and Jeff talk about Nebraska's defense, which might...
Ep. 49 - NCAA 1st and 2nd Rounds
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NCAA tournament is underway. Nebraska cruises through the first and second rounds, setting up a Sweet 16 match with Dayton and a possible third me...
Ep. 48 - Gobble, Gobble, Volleyball
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska's 25-match win streak is snapped by Penn State, but the Huskers still clinch a share of the Big Ten title. Lincoln and Jeff break down the em...
Ep. 47 - Cheese Grater: Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin again
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska sweeps Wisconsin for the second time to move within one win of a Big Ten title. Lincoln & Jeff break down the match and look at the natio...
Ep. 46 - The Streak Continues
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska runs its winning streak to 23 matches with home wins over Minnesota and Indiana. Lincoln and Jeff look at conference title races coming down ...
Ep. 45 - Unkind to Animals: Nebraska sweeps the Ducks and Huskies
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska's sweeps No. 12 Oregon and Washington on its first Big Ten Pacific Northwest road trip. Lincoln and Jeff break down a big weekend for Harper ...
Ep. 44 - Nebraska blanks the Badgers with Chad Gordon
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's stunning sweep of Wisconsin in Madison, its first win at UW in a decade. Plus, a chalky weekend in the Big Ten cont...
Ep. 43 - Legendary broadcaster Paul Sunderland
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff talk with the TV voice of American volleyball Paul Sunderland about the state of the college game and some Team USA thoughts. Plus, t...
Ep. 42 - Nebraska sweeps Michigan State and Ohio State
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska rolls on with road sweeps at Michigan State and Ohio State, running the Huskers' win streak to 15. Lincoln and Jeff break down a weekend wher...
Ep. 41 - Pur-doing It the Hard Way
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska - somehow - finds a way to hold off an upset bid from No. 10 Purdue despite being out-hit and out-blocked. Serving errors matter, kids. Brent...
Ep. 40 - Nebraska passes the I-Test
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska rolls to sweeps over Illinois and Iowa to run its winning streak to 11 matches, but what's going on with NU's 2nd outside hitter spots. Does ...
Ep. 39 - Nebraska Stifles UCLA and USC
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening weekend of Big Ten play with wins over UCLA and USC. Plus, Penn State looks real good, Pitt looks even bett...
Ep. 38 - Huskers hold all the Cards
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a week for Nebraska volleyball. The Huskers sweep two top-5 opponents, the Stanford Cardinal and Louisville Cardinals, to end non-conference play...
Ep. 37 - Nebraska survives Creighton with Emily Ehman
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Ehman joins the show again to talk Nebraska holding off a Creighton comeback to stay unbeaten all-time vs the Jays, Merritt Beason's big week, e...
Ep. 36 - A (S)weep (M)ost (U)nexpected
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska stubs its toe for the first time this season in a stunning sweep loss at SMU. What's going on with Nebraska's attacking and serving woes? And...
Ep. 35 - Nebraska starts 3-0
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The season is underway! Nebraska gets three wins to open the week, but has some bumpy moments en route to 3-0. Lincoln & Jeff look at likes and di...
Ep. 34 - The Season Opener is Here
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our long national nightmare is over. The season starts this week. Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's Red-White scrimmage and pay homage to our new quee...
Ep. 33 - 2024 Nebraska Season Preview
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the doorstep of the 2024 season, Lincoln and Jeff breakdown this year's Nebraska team position by position and lay out their biggest questions goin...
Ep. 32 - Quel Dommage - USA takes silver + B1G Preview
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team USA finishes with the silver medal at the Paris Olympics after Italy dominates the gold medal match. We recap the Americans in Paris with Lee Fei...
Ep, 31 - Volleyball State Hits the Water!
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal bring you a unique episode of Volleyball State, recorded live-ish from a pontoon boat at the Pinnacle Bank Championshi...
Ep. 30 - Olympics Preview
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics are two weeks away! Lincoln and Jeff dissect Team USA's chances for a second straight gold medal and are joined by U.S. libero, former Hu...
Ep. 29 - Nebraska Recruiting Edition
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys look into the crystal ball and look at some of Nebraska's potential recruiting targets in the Class of 2026 as recruiting heats up in June. W...
Ep. 28 - Champagne Supernovas
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Omaha Supernovas are champions of the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season! Lincoln and Jeff recap the exciting week of playoffs with Omaha ...
Ep. 27 - Nebraska's Spring Sweep
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A show that goes a lot of places. Lincoln and Jeff talk about the Harper Murray situation and what it could mean for her future with the Huskers. Pl...
Ep. 26 - Captain America: Jordan Larson
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff talk with Husker legend and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Larson about making a run at the 2024 U.S. Olympic team and her plans to pla...
Ep. 25 - Voice of Nebraska volleyball John Baylor
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Baylor, the long-time radio voice of Nebraska volleyball, joins Lincoln and Jeff to discuss his long broadcasting career, changes in the college ...
Ep. 24 - Nebraska Coach John Cook
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's this?! Video? New background and graphics? Volleyball State is now proud to be part of Hurrdat Sports. Lincoln and Jeff welcome in Nebraska hea...
Nebraska's Pro Volleyball Debut
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another historic night for the sport as the Pro Volleyball Federation debuts in Omaha. Lincoln talks with Supernovas' outside hitter Jess Lansman abou...
Ep. 22 - The Transfer Portal Spectacular
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transfers are reshaping rosters across college volleyball now that the 2023 season is over. Lincoln & Jeff talk Nebraska's addition of Minnesota o...
Ep. 21 - 2023 Season Review
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dust (and tears) of the national final match have cleared. Lincoln and Jeff take a look back at Nebraska's 2023 season - players of the year and t...
Ep. 20 - Broom Service. Texas sweeps Nebraska for the NCAA championship
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff stay up late Sunday to recap Texas' dominating sweep of Nebraska for the national title. How did the Longhorns serve the Huskers into...
Ep. 19 - National Championship preview show!
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, well, well, Nebraska has moved on to the NCAA championship match with a sweep of Pittsburgh in Thursday's national semifinal. Jeff & Lincoln...
Ep. 18 - Final Four Preview!
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Final Four is upon us, and Jeff and Lincoln break down Nebraska's national semifinal opponent Pittsburgh. Plus, the guys look at the other Final F...
Ep 17 - Final Four Bound
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska is headed to the Final Four! Lincoln and Jeff recap the Huskers’ Sweet 16 win over Georgia Tech (3:10) and hawgfight in the Elite 8 over Ar...
Ep. 16 - Sweet 16 Preview Show
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Nebraska make it to the Final Four this weekend? Lincoln and Jeff pose some burning questions NU will need to answer in order to advance (3:35). V...
Ep. 15 - On to the Sweet 16
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening round wins over Long Island and Missouri, moving the Huskers to the Sweet 16 (2:35). How do Nebraska's outsi...
Ep. 14 - BONUS: NCAA Predictions
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get you ready for Nebraska's NCAA tourney run with a look at the previous times NU has been a No. 1 seed (4:45), an interview with Husker assistant...
Ep. 13 - NCAA Tourney Preview
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska's undefeated run comes to an end with a loss at Wisconsin, but the Huskers salvage the weekend with a win at Minnesota. NU is the No. 1 overa...
Ep. 12 - Big Ten Champs
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska clinches the Big Ten title with two wins and another Wisconsin loss. Lincoln & Jeff set up the final regular season weekend and answer 'W...