MCC Made

As we look back on 2025, there’s a lot to celebrate at Metropolitan Community College. In this episode, Emma and Katherine take time to recognize the big wins and the everyday victories that made this year meaningful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lifelong Learning Begins with Early Childhood Education:Katherine and Emmasit down with Barb Clay to explore her inspiring journey throughMetropolitan Community College’s Early Childhood Education program and the rewardingcareer that followed. Barb shares how her time at MCC shaped her passion for working withyoung children,the mentors who guided her, and the skills that helped her build asuccessful daycare of her own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

MCC alum Kyle Yehle has taken his passion for design on the road—literally. As the owner of a growing mobile fabric business, he’s helping build the region’s fashion scene with distinctive, hard-to-find textiles. In this week’s episode of MCC Made, Kyle joins hosts Emma and Katherine to chat about his path through the MCC Fashion Program, the launch of his business and his behind-the-scenes experience at Omaha Fashion Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Get an inside look at Construction Technology at MCC! 🏗️ Instructor Drew Henrichs joins us to talk about the awesome, hands-on projects students participate in — and how they’re making a real impact in our community. Learn more about Construction Technology at MCC: https://www.mccneb.edu/programs/construction-and-building-science See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this Halloween-themed episode of MCC Made, hosts Emma and Katherine dive into the Fort Omaha campus’ spine-tingling legends, eerie historical past, and spooky submissions from listeners who have experienced the unexplained. Hear about strange noises, cold spots, footsteps where no one’s walking — and even full-body apparitions reported in some of MCC’s oldest buildings. Is it history… or something still lingering? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

After more than 40 years at Metropolitan Community College, Karen Rodgers reflects on her career, shares favorite memories and talks about what’s next after retirement. Join Emma and Katherine as Karen looks back on her time at MCC and the impact she’s made on generations of students and colleagues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Y2K, a new millennium, the early 2000s! Join Katherine and Emma as they rewind to the early 2000s at MCC — a time of flip phones and big changes on campus. Learn more about the College third decade! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the 90s, MCC turned 20. The College was young and thriving. 😌 Join hosts Katherine and Emma as they dig up archives about "surfing the web" and joining e-mailing lists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rewind the tape on Metropolitan Community College's journey through a decade of big hair, neon colors, and cassette mixtapes- the 80s! Join hosts Emma and Katherine as they delve into some of the College's publications from that era. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The year was 1974. A star was born. And by star, we mean Metropolitan Community College! Katherine and Emma take us back in time to the beginning of MCC. Listen in as our hosts unearth interesting stories from the archives in this multi-part series we call "I love MCC". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Katherine goes back to the archives, and Emma continues to be enthralled with MCC’s history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nate Barry and Laura Gorynski join Emma and Katherine to chat about MCC’s newest addition, the Sarpy County Campus. We talk about why Sarpy, what might be housed on the campus and timelines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

MCC Foundation Board member and MCC alum Ricardo Castro stops by to chat with Emma and Katherine about taking ESL classes and getting involved with the MCC Foundation. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (14:00) Ricardo Castro Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John Banark and Bryan Geise join Katherine to chat about what precision machining is. From making your own tools, on the job learning to program scholarships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jim Champion and Corey Lynch chat with Emma and Katherine about the MCC Sponsorship for the Trades program. For more information, contact Jim Champion at [email protected] or Corey Lynch at [email protected]. Chapters: (00:00) Intro with Brian O’Malley (10:37) Jim Champion and Corey Lynch Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian O’Malley stops by to discuss…everything. Western Nebraska, Jeopardy, the MCC Culinary Program and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lindy Pearson MCC alum and owner of Nibbs Chocolates and Desserts stops by to chatabout her time at MCC and the journey to owning her own business. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (12:44) Lindy Pearson Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

To celebrate Community College Month, Katherine brings out some MCC gems from the archives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Diane Good Collins and Sharri Wirth stop by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 180 Re-entry Assistance Program. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (09:15) 180-RAP Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Boomer Strawn stops by to talk all things Fire Science at MCC. As the only Fire Science program in the state of Nebraska, MCC is leading the charge for fire departments of all shapes and sizes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fremont Public Schools’ Superintendent Mark Shepard stops by to chat about Dual Enrollment, the Career and Technical Education Center and how both are changing the game for high school students. CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (07:05) Mark Shepard Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Emma chats with Jake Bandy, an MCC alumni who graduated in 2018 with an associate degree in architectural design. Jake now works for HNTB and is on the team designing the new Las Vegas A’s baseball stadium. Chapters: (00:00) Intro – Emma and Katherine discuss Katherine’s absence (06:18) Jake Bandy Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It’s giving season! Jordan Matukewicz and Patrick Kilcoyne from the MCC Foundation come by to talk scholarships, the 50th Anniversary and the MCC Friends and Alumni Network. Visit www2.mccneb.edu/Foundaiton for more information about the MCC Foundation or to donate. Go to mccneb.org/50thBook to purchase the MCC 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Music teacher turned entrepreneur, Julie Hockney sits down with Emma and Katherine to chat about her time at MCC, interior design and her contributions to the MCC Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Marcia Prideaux and Annalise Anderson chat with Emma and Katherine about Autism Action Partnership and its relationship to MCC through the Prosper Academy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .