In Focus with J.J. Davis

IN FOCUS With JJ Davis - Episode #19 / THEATER -BRUCE CRAWFORD

Oh, does he have some stories to tell! He is a lover of ALL things Cinema. Bruce Crawford, from Nebraska City, is a connoisseur of not only Film history, but Movie Classics. His love of music found the ear of one of the greatest Film Composers in Cinema history, not to mention a Special Effects Pioneer. Bruce Crawford shares his love of the Big Screen with his native Nebraskans. Host J.J. Davis, only as he can, awakens a young Bruce Crawford from his dreamworld into the real world and a life this former Pioneer never dreamed of.

"IN FOCUS" With JJ DAVIS / EPISODE #14 / SPORTS - CHRIS CRUTCHFIELD / THEATER - JIM BOGGESS

University of Nebraska Omaha Men's Basketball Head Coach, Chris Crutchfield, talks about his past, growing up in Kentucky and his journey to the sidelines, with the Mavericks. Omaha Community Playhouse Musical Director, Jim Boggess, settles in for a trip down memory lane, and how this Iowa native landed at OCP, the largest Community Theater in the country. Host JJ Davis, full of knowledge and energy, ONLY as he can.

"IN FOCUS" With JJ Davis / Episode #13 / Sports - Sandy Buda / Theater - Kathy Tyree

TWO Nebraska Treasures open up about their respective journeys. A Former UNO Football Head Coach and Omaha's own "Queen of Soul" share some stories and laughs about growing up in the Midwest. Host JJ Davis, a former Sportscaster, all-around the country, as well as, a veteran Actor, goes from "the Locker Room to the Dressing room.'

"IN FOCUS" With JJ Davis / Episode #12 / "Jack" Diesing, Jr. & Kevin Lawler

"Jack" Diesing, Jr., President-Chairman-Treasurer of the College World Series of Omaha, Inc., discusses his early childhood and graduation from the Naval Academy, serving in Vietnam. Kevin Lawler, Producing Artistic Director of the Great Plains Theater Commons, shares his stories, growing up in the upper Midwest and how he found Omaha. Host JJ Davis, ONLY as he can!

Creighton University Baseball head coach Ed Servais and actor, dancer and singer Lauren Krupski

Your host, JJ Davis, lives at the intersection of sports and theater, bringing you conversations from both sides of his world. ⚾ First, step into the dugout with Creighton University Head Baseball Coach Ed Servais. 🎭 Then, the spotlight shifts to the stage for a chat with Lauren Krupski, a powerhouse in Omaha’s theater community.