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Mike Tobias
@mtobias23.bsky.social
Nebraska Public Media Journalist and Storyteller.
#WhatIfNebraska
Each home game @huskerfootball.bsky.social selects a #Nebraska veteran as sentinel for an unoccupied seat honoring POW/MIA service members; last night it was Army National Guard veteran Jenny Bos.
November 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Did you see the second half drone show at last night's Huskers game? Wonder who did it and how the created it? Our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." story has the answers! Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz...

Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska
November 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Abby Miller turned old vehicles into "tap trucks" serving drinks at events, with the business she started as a @unlincoln.bsky.social student, Pat On Tap. Another new story we're working on for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social series about innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship, #WhatIfNebraska!
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🎶🎵 Hey Nebraska creators & composers...we want to feature your original music in @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's award-winning innovation/creativity/entrepreneurship series!
Details at nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/watch/wha...
Please share this with anyone who might be interested!
#WhatIfNebraska
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This week the "What If..." team followed Omaha composer Winston Schneider leading recording of his new chamber piece, "Endangered Menagerie." A fascinating creation calling attention to eight endangered/extinct species. Another new story for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social series!
#WhatIfNebraska
September 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The "What If..." team finished shooting a new story yesterday about Marcey Yates & happenings at his Culxr House, including an art battle! The story is for a new season of @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." project next year!

Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska
September 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Thanks to the Nebraska Broadcasters Association for recently honoring our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." project with two more** Pinnacle Awards!

Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska

** Fun fact: "What If..." has won 10 NBA Pinnacle Awards since 2020!
August 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A couple weeks ago we spent a fun day at The Shiloh Farm to capture the story of social media influencer/farmer Noah Young for @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
Watch a version of our story on this Thursday at 7pm CT on "Backyard Farmer"

#BackyardFarmer #WhatIfNebraska @unlincoln.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
[email protected]'s "What If..." series only uses original music from Nebraska creators in our stories?
Learn how you or someone you know can be a part of our award-winning project: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf

#WhatIfNebraska
June 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Just announced: three regional Emmy nominations for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series! Our Nerd Creativity, MIND Mobile & Fast Forward stories received nominations; winners will be announced in July. Watch the winning stories at nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf
#WhatIfNebraska
May 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"What If..." is back on the radio tomorrow! Listen for our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social news story about candy scientist Tessa Porter and her business, Sprinkk, during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska
May 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
50-years-ago today an F4 tornado struck Omaha, killing three people & causing $150M in damage. It was the costliest tornado in US history at the time.

This video of the aftermath is from the @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social documentary "Devil Clouds" about a 1913 tornado outbreak in #Nebraska.
May 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Did you know that you can watch 126 videos on the @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." YouTube playlist?
Check it out: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska
April 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"What If..." double feature today on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
📺 5p CT, our new "Rewind" episode
📺 5:30p CT, our episode featuring Offutt AFB DPAA lab, fungus creations, Retail Aware & Grain Weevil.
#WhatIfNebraska
April 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hope you enjoyed our "What If... Rewind" episode on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
Hope you kept watching the episode airing now that features food, ranch tech and summer camp innovation.
#WhatIfNebraska
April 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Tonight's new "What If... Rewind" episode celebrates the innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship #WhatIfNebraska has featured since 2019 by revisiting/updating past stories; & showcasing the education & music aspects of the project.
📺 Watch tonight, 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A nice regional honor for one of our "What If..." + @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social radio stories this weekend. Thank you MBJA for the award!

Listen to the story and learn more about #WhatIfNebraska: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
April 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Get your weekend started with some award-winning @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." later today!
✔ 5p CT - our new "fun and learning" episode
✔ 5:30p CT - revisiting our "sporty" episode
Lots of great innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship stories in each show!
#WhatIfNebraska
April 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A "What If..." double feature starts soon on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
☑ 9p CT, our new episode ft candy science, mustard making, widget ideas & Luminarium
☑ 9:30p CT, revisiting our episode ft dog braces, art restoration, spidercam & remote learning
#WhatIfNebraska
April 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Fun and learning is the theme of the new "What If..." episode premiering tonight at 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
The "What If..." team explores Omaha's Kiewit Luminarium while introducing stories about 4-H's INVENTURE Day, a mustard entrepreneur & a candy scientist.
#WhatIfNebraska
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Another "What If..." double feature Friday tonight on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
✔ At 5p CT, our new "innovation in the sky" episode.
✔ At 5:30p CT, an episode featuring innovative approaches to utility inspection, mentoring & faith.

Learn more: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
#WhatIfNebraska
April 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A "What If..." double feature starting soon on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
☑ At 9p CT, a new episode with drones + satellites.
☑ At 9:30p CT, an earlier episode with more drones (storm research) + experimental music.
Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska
April 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Interested in innovation in the sky? That's the theme of a new "What If..." episode premiering tonight at 9p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social. We'll show you cool stuff at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum + stories about drone show creators & a student-built satellite!
#WhatIfNebraska
April 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A "What If..." double feature tonight on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social!
✔ At 5p CT, our new "something good from something bad" episode
✔ At 5:30p CT, our "all the world's a stage" episode

Learn more: NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska
March 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Want to see:
✔ Entrepreneurs creating a place for horses and owners to stay?
✔ Entrepreneurs working together to save their small town?
✔ Behind-the-scenes of an innovative TV production?
✔ And mini donkeys?
📺 Watch a new episode of @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." tonight at 9p CT, 8p MT.
March 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM