Fast, Fun Rundown of City Happenings
August 3, 2026
Hurrdat Media launched Omaha This Week, a new weekly podcast designed to give listeners a fast, fun rundown of everything happening around Omaha.
Director of Hurrdat Media Pat Safford will lead the show, alongside popular foodie Dan Hoppen, veteran reporter Jill Lamkins along with fan favorite Colette Adair of Hurrdat ONE. Sports experts Sausha Durkan and Ana Bellinghausen of Hurrdat Sports will join as their schedules allow.
Omaha This Week replaces the long-running Pat & JT Podcast as the flagship podcast in the Hurrdat ONE lineup. Released every Monday, this quick 15-minute show will help Omahans start their week informed about what is happening around the city. Each episode covers the events, restaurants, nightlife, new businesses, neighborhoods, family activities, culture and sports stories that people talk about across Omaha.
“Beyond delivering a useful weekly download for the community, Omaha This Week will be designed to showcase the personalities behind Hurrdat ONE, while tying together everything our team covers across social media, the website and our podcast network,” Safford said. “This gives Omaha another reason to check in every Monday.”
Rather than individual segments, the format will focus on genuine, group conversation. The hosts will riff on each other’s topics the way they already do around the office…just organized into a tight, useful format for listeners.
Each episode will follow a simple flow: a quick Omaha Minute that teases what is ahead; What Happened? recap of the week and weekend that just passed; Omaha Online that highlights standout Hurrdat ONE videos and comment; a look at What’s Coming? in the week ahead; What We’re Working On to preview upcoming content; and a closing One More Thing question to get the audience involved.
Hurrdat ONE has amplified Omaha’s heartbeat. As the city’s newest and engaging local news digital platform powerhouse, Hurrdat ONE continues to shatter growth expectations from its launch over a year ago, which demonstrates how people enjoy the fresh content. The ONE stands for Omaha, NE. Hurrdat ONE has exploded to nearly 30,000 social media followers in the past six months. Popular shows, such as Restaurant Hoppen, Omaha Mom Talks and The Membership Exclusive, provide local creators and business owners with a stage to share their stories.
“Hurrdat ONE’s growth has exceeded even our own expectations, but it’s not surprising when you consider why it’s working,” said Bill Hipsher, President and Owner of Hurrdat. “People are craving authentic, local content from voices they recognize and trust, and we’re meeting them where they already are, on their phones and platforms where they get their news every day. Omaha This Week is the next natural step in giving this community even more ways to connect with the stories and personalities that make our city special.”
Listen here to the inaugural Omaha This Week – and enjoy it on your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple etc.
About Hurrdat
Hurrdat is a vertically integrated business ecosystem headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to Hurrdat ONE, Hurrdat’s operating companies include Hurrdat Marketing (digital marketing and SEO); Hurrdat Media (150+ podcast network that includes Hurrdat ONE, Hurrdat Sports, Hail Varsity); Hurrdat Brand Goods (apparel and merchandise); Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill (elevated sports dining and live podcast studios); Hurrdat Innovations (technology and R&D); Lukas Partners (PR and communications); and Canary & Coal (out-of-home and traditional advertising). For more information, visit Hurrdat.com.
Media Contact:
Joan Lukas, Vice President, Lukas Partners, a Hurrdat Company
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