The 2026 Omaha Yearbook

PART II: Eddie Brill on developing & parting ways with The Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Eddie Brill [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Brill] is a comedian, writer and actor [https://www.eddiebrill.com/] who for seventeen years was the audience warm-up comic - and for eleven years was Stand-Up Comedy Talent Coordinator - for the Late Show with David Letterman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Show_with_David_Letterman]. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here [https://www.omapod.com/p/eddie-brill-on-the-last-late-show]. ***OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Monday morning, June 1st, 2026*** ALSO… * DCSO briefing on South Omaha deputy-involved shooting [https://www.wowt.com/2026/05/21/dcso-hold-briefing-south-omaha-deputy-involved-shooting/] - from WOWT * 14-year-old faces robbery and weapons charges after body found in car, Omaha police say [https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-police-arrest-14-year-old-homicide/71376971] - from KETV * Media mogul Cathy Hughes returns to North Omaha, reflects on roots and community progress [https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/media-mogul-cathy-hughes-returns-to-north-omaha-reflects-on-roots-and-community-progress] - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Eddie Brill on the last 'Late Show,' Letterman & legacy

Eddie Brill [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Brill] is a comedian, writer and actor [https://www.eddiebrill.com/] who for seventeen years was the audience warm-up comic - and for eleven years was Stand-Up Comedy Talent Coordinator - for the Late Show with David Letterman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Show_with_David_Letterman]. ALSO… * Omaha’s Memorial Park display honors thousands who died serving our country [https://www.wowt.com/2026/05/20/omahas-memorial-park-display-honors-thousands-who-died-serving-our-country/] - from WOWT * Omaha Tenants United forms first new union in over a year at Dewey Apartments in Central Omaha [https://www.3newsnow.com/central-omaha/omaha-tenants-united-forms-first-new-union-in-over-a-year-at-dewey-apartments-in-central-omaha] - from KMTV * Omaha coach ‘proud’ to have mentored pitching stars Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jesnsen and Ruby Meylan [https://omaha.com/sports/huskers/softball/article_0a502dcc-3c18-428e-9b60-1b905bfcf441.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage]- from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The 2026 Omaha Yearbook

“American Passenger Blocked From Leaving Federal Hantavirus Quarantine [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/hantavirus-ship-passenger-quarantine-order.html],” reports The New York Times ALSO… * Omaha leaders see $120M transformation of Malcolm X Omaha birthsite as global destination [https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/19/omaha-leaders-see-120m-transformation-of-malcolm-x-omaha-birthsite-as-global-destination/] - from Nebraska Examiner * Jennie Edmundson, Acadia to open 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs [https://omaha.com/news/local/business/health-care/article_50675ff7-97d0-43cf-b274-5bd90042712c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story] - from Omaha World-Herald * Affidavit: Omaha woman allowed home to be used in sex-for-money operation [https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/affidavit-omaha-woman-allowed-home-to-be-used-in-sex-for-money-operation] - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Inside Omaha's Bid To Join The 2027 Women's Volleyball Championship Rotation

“Omaha could host next year’s Women’s Volleyball Championships [https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/omaha-could-host-next-years-womens-volleyball-world-championships/],” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Omaha cyclist hit by truck joins Ride of Silence to advocate for bike safety [https://www.3newsnow.com/west-omaha/omaha-cyclist-hit-by-truck-joins-ride-of-silence-to-advocate-for-bike-safety] - from KMTV * New Joslyn Castle cafe will provide training for Munroe-Meyer Institute students [https://omaha.com/news/local/article_a4bbbe4a-42f6-4da0-a23f-4a5060a04b4f.html#tracking-source=home-top-story] - from Omaha World-Herald * Phony landlord targets potential renters in Omaha rental scam [https://www.wowt.com/2026/05/19/phony-landlord-targets-potential-renters-omaha-rental-scam/] - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Omaha Tattoo Regret / Redemption Index

“Generation Diamond Celebrates 10 Years of Impact in South Omaha, Expands Tattoo Removal Service For Those Re-Entering Society [https://chadronradio.com/generation-diamond-celebrates-10-years-of-impact-in-south-omaha-expands-tattoo-removal-service-for-those-re-entering-society/],” reports KCSR ALSO… * One hospitalized after crash on Hwy 75 in Omaha [https://www.wowt.com/2026/05/18/one-hospitalized-after-crash-hwy-75-omaha/] - from WOWT * Water usage, quality reviewed as Lower Platte South NRD updates groundwater plan for the first time since 1995 [https://www.3newsnow.com/northeast-nebraska/water-usage-quality-reviewed-as-lower-platte-south-nrd-updates-groundwater-plan-for-the-first-time-since-1995] - from KMTV * DLR Group co-founder Roubal left lasting engineering legacy [https://omaha.com/news/local/article_c5b72d9d-7b42-469e-a3e1-2f887f9d8a84.html#tracking-source=home-top-story] - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]