Backroads and Byways With Fred Uhe

Fred Uhe

English Places & Travel Society & Culture

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Episodes 14

Avg. Duration 45m

Activity Highly Active

Since Aug 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

79%

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About This Podcast

Fred Uhe is taking you on a journey to meet some of the individuals, attractions and events that make the Midwest special. In each episode, Uhe will be joined by a new guest from the Midwest with a variety of topics to cover ranging from Omaha radio legends, to chefs and some of the key behind the scenes cogs of the College World Series. Come along for the ride and learn something new about the Heartland!

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Recent Episodes

Backroads and Byways Ep. 14: What’s There to do in Nebraska? (With Jenn Gjerde of Visit Nebraska)

Jun 04, 2026 41m

Jenn Gjerde, Executive Director of Nebraska Tourism (Visit Nebraska), joins host Fred Uhe to answer that proverbial question, “What Is There To Do In Nebraska?”. Tune in as they answer that question…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 13: What is ALS?

May 14, 2026 43m

Natalie Moningi and Shannon Todd from the ALS Association join Fred this month to discuss this affliction and the upcoming Walk to Defeat ALS Nebraska. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 12: Omaha Tourism: Events, Impacts and the Future

Apr 21, 2026 43m

The ever dynamic Jasmyn Goodwin, Executive Director of Visit Omaha, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss everything going on in the world of tourism in the metro, including the impact of visitors on our…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 11 : Looking for Adventure, Head to the Island, Grand Island That Is!

Mar 18, 2026 47m

Join host Fred Uhe, and Brad Mellema, Executive Director of Grand Island Tourism as they focus on all the activities, events and attractions that has made this Nebraska’s favorite island. From the…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 10: Minor League Baseball Major League Fun

Feb 17, 2026 44m

Martie Cordaro, President of your Omaha Storm Chasers, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the upcoming 2026 season and minor league baseball in general. Players are in camp and the March 31 home opener…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 9: The Business of Sports with the Omaha Sports Commission

Jan 28, 2026 44m

Lindsay Toussant, Executive Director of the Omaha Sports Commission, joins host Fred Uhe for a behind the scenes look at the role of the Commission in preparing bids, staffing events and more. A look…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 8: Food Insecurity is Real with Brian Barks

Dec 01, 2025 45m

Brian Barks, President and CEO of the Foodbank for the Heartland, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss the challenges in serving 93 counties during these troubling times. Learn the difference between food…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 7: Unleash Council Bluffs with Mark Eckman

Nov 03, 2025 45m

Unleash Council Bluffs! Mark Eckman, Executive Director of Unleash Council Bluffs (formerly the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau) joins host Fred Uhe as they discuss happenings and…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 6: Is the Star City going bananas? With Visit Lincoln's Jeff Maul

Oct 15, 2025 46m

Is Nebraska's capital city of Lincoln going bananas? Join host Fred Uhe and Jeff Maul, executive director of Visit Lincoln as they discuss the Savanna Bananas upcoming visit to the city. They also…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 5: Vala's Pumpkin Patch with Kirsten Vala Fong

Sep 04, 2025 47m

It is really fall if you haven’t visited Vala’s? Kirsten Vala Fong, co-owner of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, joins host Fred Uhe to discuss everything new and exciting at the farm. She…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 4: Lessons From Sage Student Bistro with MCC's Brian O'Malley

Aug 12, 2025 50m

From the front of the house to each line cook in the back, life lessons abound in at Sage Student Bistro. Brian O'Malley is at the center of it all at Metro Community College as the Associate Dean of…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 3: The CWS Special

Aug 11, 2025 49m

Fred Uhe sits down with College World Series Executive Director Amy Hornocker and Board of Directors member Herb Hames to get a behind the scenes look at Omaha's greatest sporting event. From host…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 2: Tourism in Nebraska with John Ricks

Aug 11, 2025 50m

Fred Uhe chats with Visit Nebraska Executive Director John Ricks about the hidden gems of the state, how he ended up in the Cornhusker State and his opportunities to work alongside the late Bob…

Backroads and Byways Ep. 1: Radio Legend Dave Wingert of Boomer Radio

Aug 11, 2025 41m

In the inaugural episode of the Backroads and Byways podcast, host Fred Uhe is joined by longtime Omaha radio star Dave Wingert. The duo share highlights from Wingert's career, his latest chapter…

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Backroads and Byways With Fred Uhe has published 14 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Places & Travel, Society & Culture.

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Backroads and Byways With Fred Uhe is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 45m.

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