Five Heart Podcast: Drinking Our Way Across the Big Ten
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - NOVEMBER 28: Heinrich Haarberg #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers kneels before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) | Getty Images Greg and Fred returned to the Five Heart Podcast after a week off, mixing Nebraska sports discussion with their usual humor and personal banter. The episode opened with talk about health and lifestyle changes, as Greg shared his recent weight-loss efforts following a health scare, including regular gym visits and dietary changes.
Fred chimed in with his own fitness updates and a comedic review of a hydro-massage chair experience. On the Nebraska football front, the hosts discussed the Huskers’ newest 2027 recruiting commitment, four-star offensive lineman Jordan Agbonoma, highlighting Nebraska’s success in beating several SEC schools for his pledge. They also reflected on the evolving NIL landscape, expressing amazement—and some frustration—at high school players already commanding six-figure valuations.
The conversation shifted to Nebraska athletics more broadly, including updates on softball’s postseason run and baseball entering the Big Ten Tournament on a seven-game winning streak. A major segment featured a humorous breakdown of beers assigned to each Big Ten school, with Nebraska matched to Coors Banquet for being “traditional, loyal, and stuck in its ways. ” Minnie Hunt made a brief appearance, sharing an emotional update that her mother had successfully undergone a stem cell transplant.
The show closed with Memorial Day reflections and anticipation for next week’s episode.