In this debut episode of Bleav in Nebraska, Bryan Colbert Jr. returns to his Husker roots to launch a show made for the fans, by one of their own. Bryan shares his personal journey from Nebraska radio to ESPN and beyond, then dives into why Husker Nation should be fired up for the 2025 season—highlighting Matt Rhule’s impact, a reborn defense, and breakout stars like Dylan Raiola and Emmett Johnson. This is just the beginning.
| 0:00 – 2:30 | Bryan’s intro and personal Nebraska broadcasting origin story |
| 2:30 – 5:10 | Why he took over Bleav in Nebraska and why the fanbase matters |
| 5:10 – 7:30 | Career background: ESPN, Spurs, Commanders, but Husker roots run deep |
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Vision for the show: fan-led, interactive, audio-first, with future guests |
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Reflecting on the Bo Pelini era and the hunger for nine-win seasons |
| 10:30 – 12:15 | Optimism under Matt Rhule and why the defense is back |
| 12:15 – 13:40 | Spotlight: Dylan Raiola’s freshman stats and breakout potential |
| 13:40 – 15:45 | Spotlight: Emmett Johnson’s RB1 opportunity and skillset |
| 15:45 – End | The soul of Husker fandom, Big Ten expansion, and 2024 expectations |
