Tyler Irvine on Rekindling our Connection to Nature

PART II: Tyler Irvine on Common Grounding, Stewardship & The Acorn Theory

Tyler Irvine [https://fontenelleforest.org/contact/#staff] is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest [https://fontenelleforest.org/]. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here [https://www.omapod.com/p/tyler-irvine-on-rekindling-our-connection]. ALSO… * Omaha leaders to decide on taxpayer funding for Dundee housing project [https://www.wowt.com/2026/06/04/omaha-leaders-decide-taxpayer-funding-dundee-housing-project/] - from WOWT * Google launches water conservation commitments for data centers in Nebraska, Iowa [https://omaha.com/news/local/business/development/article_e63514d9-8c93-4be2-817d-9f8a9b7f74e2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story] - from Omaha World-Herald * Planning Board recommends blighted designation near The Center Mall; some neighbors and tenants raise concerns [https://www.3newsnow.com/central-omaha/planning-board-recommends-blighted-designation-near-center-mall-as-some-neighbors-and-tenants-raise-concerns] - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Tyler Irvine on Rekindling our Connection to Nature

Tyler Irvine [https://fontenelleforest.org/contact/#staff] is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest [https://fontenelleforest.org/]. ALSO… * Council Bluffs Police arrest five in connection to string of robberies [https://www.wowt.com/2026/06/02/council-bluffs-police-arrest-five-connection-string-robberies/] - from WOWT * Union Pacific, Set Me Free Project team up to prevent human trafficking during CWS in Omaha [https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-human-trafficking-prevention-cws-set-me-free-project/71474073] - from KETV * Omaha Mayor revamps Youth Council to give young residents a voice in city decisions [https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/omaha-mayor-revamps-youth-council-to-give-young-residents-a-voice-in-city-decisions] - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

PART II: Am'Agyn Spencer on Purpose-Driven Ambition: Law, Leadership, Legacy

Am’Agyn Spencer [https://www.instagram.com/amagynnae/] is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur [https://www.linkedin.com/in/am%E2%80%99agyn-spencer-954b77405] and community leader. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here [https://www.omapod.com/p/amagyn-spencer-on-teen-ceo-life-books]. ALSO… * ‘So out of control’: Elkhorn youth coach reflects on opponent’s shocking pitch into dugout [https://omaha.com/sports/other/article_47b284f9-83de-4cb5-8f2c-d43c1356fb17.html#tracking-source=home-top-story] - from Omaha World-Herald * Former Atlantic Community School District staff member arrested for grooming, sexual exploitation [https://www.ketv.com/article/former-atlantic-community-school-district-staff-member-arrested/71465818] - from KETV * Omaha judge orders law enforcement to monitor mental health treatment plan [https://www.wowt.com/2026/06/02/omaha-judge-orders-law-enforcement-monitor-mental-health-treatment-plan/] - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Am'Agyn Spencer on Teen CEO life: Books, Burnout, Balance

Am’Agyn Spencer [https://www.instagram.com/amagynnae/] is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur [https://www.linkedin.com/in/am%E2%80%99agyn-spencer-954b77405] and community leader. ALSO… * Streetcar construction to close downtown, midtown streets before College World Series [https://omaha.com/news/local/article_02d08206-a267-46bd-915d-1b71bc88ee5b.html#tracking-source=home-top-story] - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska Dems ask DOJ to investigate Harding over missing personal financial disclosures [https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebraska-dems-ask-doj-to-investigate-harding-over-missing-personal-financial-disclosures/] - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha community rallies around tattoo artist paralyzed by rare infection [https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-community-rallies-around-tattoo-artist-paralyzed-by-rare-infection/71454399] - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe [https://www.omapod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

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]