KBRL-The Big Talker

11/22/2025

Rich Barnett talked with North Platte CC men's basketball coach Jacob Brandl on their start to the season and tonight's game vs. Western Iowa Tech.

INTERVIEW: Former McCook Community College coach Jacob Brandl begins year two with North Platte Community College men’s basketball.

11/19/2025

Rich Barnett talked with Melissa Propp of the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department on Thursday's Great American Smokeout.

INTERVIEW: The Great American Smokeout is tomorrow. More with Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department Nurse Melissa Propp.

11/19/2025

2025 Fall auction is going on. Bid Now!

11/18/2025

Rich Barnett previewed the Nebraska state high school football finals with Bob Jensen of Huskerland Prep.

INTERVIEW: The Nebraska state high school football championships are here. We preview the games with Bob Jensen of Huskerland Prep.

11/15/2025

Rich Barnett talked with Dundy County-Stratton senior Kennedy Bailey, DCS head track coach Mike Spargo and DCS throws coach Josh Bailey after Kennedy signed with Grand Valley State track and field.

INTERVIEW: Dundy County-Stratton T&F state champion Kennedy Bailey signs with Grand Valley State.

11/12/2025

Rich Barnett talked with Bob Burns and Tony Spilnek on this Friday's Hunters Stag/Stagette at the KC Hall in McCook.

INTERVIEW: Knights of Columbus hosting the 46th annual Hunters Stag/Stagette this Friday at KC Hall. More with Bob Burns and Tony Spilnek.

11/12/2025

Rich Barnett talked with Carl Sandburg CC women's basketball coach and former MCC/Oberlin basketball coach Kellen Fernetti on the Chargers 2025-26 basketball season.

INTERVIEW: Carl Sandburg women’s basketball looking for third straight 20-win season. More with Chargers head coach Kellen Fernetti.

11/11/2025

Sam Knoll talked with McCook Community College women's basketball coach Brandon Pritchett on their MCC Classic games and their upcoming trip to the Butler CC Classic.

INTERVIEW: McCook Community College women split MCC Classic games, hit the road to Butler CC Classic on Thursday. More with MCC coach Brandon Pritchett.

11/11/2025

Last chance to register living veterans!

Send your favorite Vet on a Victory Trip! 2 Lucky Veterans will win round trip tickets to fly out of McCook on Denver Air Connection. 2 Grand Prize winners will receive the airfare tickets, plus other Veterans will win prizes from our sponsors. Just upload a photo of your favorite living Veteran her...

11/06/2025

Rich Barnett previewed Friday's Class D2 quarterfinal, Hitchcock County vs. Wynot, with Falcons coach Randall Rath.

INTERVIEW: Hitchcock County and Wynot hook up in D2 quarterfinals, rematch from 2024 playoffs. More with Falcons coach Randall Rath.

11/06/2025

Rich Barnett previewed Friday's Class D1 quarterfinal, Dundy County-Stratton vs. Plainview, with Tigers coach Mike Spargo and Pirates coach Kyle Schmidt. PC-Jody Crouse.

INTERVIEW: Class D1 semifinal berth on the line tonight for Dundy County-Stratton and Plainview. More with Tigers coach Mike Spargo and Pirates coach Kyle Schmidt.

11/05/2025

Rich Barnett previewed Thursday's Class D1 state volleyball first round matchup, Southwest vs. Overton, with Roughrider coach Kim Barnett and Eagles coach Hayley Ryan.

INTERVIEW: Southwest volleyball returns to Lincoln for fourth straight year, face Overton in D1 first round on Thursday. More with Roughrider coach Kim Barnett and Eagles coach Hayley Ryan.