Husker Doc Talk
Welcome to the Doc Talk Podcast, where the spirit of sports comes alive through candid conversations, expert analysis, and the kind of insider perspectives that only decades in the game can bring. Celebrating our 10th year, we’ve honed a unique niche that resonates with fans across the board, emphasizing Nebraska football, the craft beer scene, and the ever-thrilling world of sports betting. Our commitment? To keep you engaged and informed all year round.

Your Hosts
Travis Justice
A broadcasting titan with over 35 years under his belt, Travis brings unparalleled expertise from covering seminal sports events, including college football championships and NCAA Basketball tournaments.
Dr. Rob Zatechka
From the gridiron glory of Nebraska's 1994 National Title team to the NFL, and now a medical professional, Dr. Rob's journey is nothing short of legendary. His insights bridge the gap between the sport's past and present.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
2022 Episode 26: Scott Frost Is Fired
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
This podcast is a replay of the live show Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka did the night Scott Frost was fired as Nebraska's Head Coach.
Mickey Joseph will serve as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 2022 season. Nebraska lost to Georgia Southern last night 45-42 in Frost's last game as Head Coach. The Huskers are 1-2 on the season.
Frost ends his Nebraska coaching career with a 16-31 record, 0-13 against ranked teams, and 5-19 in games decided by 7 points or less. Frost failed to produce a winning season at Nebraska and never qualified for a bowl game. Frost, a National Championship-winning quarterback for the Huskers, came to Nebraska following an undefeated season at Central Florida. He was considered a "Home Run" hire who could unite the fan base. The Wood River native is scheduled to receive a $15-million buyout of his contract.
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Monday Sep 05, 2022
2022 Episode 25: There’s A lot of Work To Do!
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
On paper, 38-17 looks like a pretty good final score as Nebraska beats North Dakota. However, Doctor Rob Zatechka says there is a lot of work to make a believer out of him going forward. The next real measuring stick will be the Oklahoma game in a couple of weeks. First, Nebraska must get through Georgia Southern, coached by former USC Head Coach Clay Helton. Georgia Southern scored 59-points in a win last weekend.
In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sportsbook. Dr. Rob breaks down his report card from the North Dakota game. Yes, his grading scale is a little weird, but things will make a lot more sense after he explains it.
Dr. Rob and Travis Justice spend a lot of time discussing the offense. Specifically the offensive line and the running game. The runningbacks are in place and impressive. Will the offensive line be able to hold up for the season to support them?
The defense is also discussed, as well as the improvement in the special teams, which we all know can be the difference between winning and losing.
Despite the win, there was plenty of audible booing at Memorial Stadium. This has some fans upset; you should never boo the players. But is booing a bad thing? Dr. Rob and Travis discuss.
The College Football Playoff is expanding. This is a good thing, and Dr. Rob goes in deep on how a 12-team playoff adds more value to the regular season than the four-team format we have now.
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Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
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Sunday Aug 28, 2022
2022 Episode 24: You Have To Be F’ing Kidding!
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
#SorryDave
If you don't like the F-word, best stop listening right now.
At the Betfred Sportsbook Nebraska was a 13.5-point favorite on Wednesday night. At game time on Saturday morning, that line had dropped to 10. Still, a double-digit spread, but that is some major movement.
Northwestern 31 Nebraska 28.
You have to be F-in kidding! What was supposed to be the good fortune of the Irish for Nebraska turned into the horror movie Leprechaun! The only good part about the day was all the free beer because the internet was down at the stadium.
The pressure is mounting, and all eyes are on Scott Frost. As much as he talks about the culture being the best it's been, he said a couple of things in his post-game press conference that would have you believe maybe that's not the case.
Dr. Rob sounds off on another disappointing loss for Nebraska on this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sportsbook. Additionally, he goes in-depth and the grades he handed out for the game.
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Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by:
Husker Hounds
Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
2022 Episode 23: Replay: Live at Kros Strain Brewing
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
The Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports takes the show on the road. This is a replay of the live broadcast from Kros Strain Brewing on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Dr. Rob tells us what he's concerned about heading into the Northwestern game. Also, a quick game of fortune telling as Dr. Rob and Travis Justice make predictions for the upcoming season.
We are joined by guests on this episode:
Connor Orr talks NIL
Scott Strunc from Husker Hounds brings us shirts
Steve Swanstrom from Centris Federal Credit Union
Jeff Hardy from Kros Strain Brewing
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Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by:
Husker Hounds
Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
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Friday Aug 19, 2022
2022 Episode 22: A Close Look at Northwestern
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
*Programing Note, this edition of the BetFred Sports Doc Talk podcast was recorded before Casey Thompson was named the starting quarterback. And before Scott Frost claimed the offensive line has been puking a lot in practice because they have been working so hard.
Also, we swear on this podcast. If you don't like swear words, don't listen.
We are a week away from the season opener—Nebraska vs. Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. The Husker will head across the pond on Monday to acclimate to the time change and the surroundings.
On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive into the opponent. Northwestern has been a roller coaster as of late. First place, last place, first place, last place. Is this year the Wildcats start heading back uphill? To find out, we welcome Louie Vaccher to the podcast. Louie is a Northwestern graduate and runs the Wildcat Report, part of the Rivals Network.
Last year, Nebraska steamrolled Northwestern 56-7. Louie is not expecting the same outcome in Dublin. For that to be true, the Wildcats need to find consistent quarterback play, not turn the ball over and see tremendous improvement on the defensive side of the ball, especially when it comes to giving up points, something Northwestern did a lot of last season.
Louie gets a lot of Nebraska in his house. Find out his Big Red connection and what is on the line every time the Huskers and Cats play.
The Big Ten Conference has a new TV deal. Seven years, $ 8 billion. Yes, that's with a B! By the end of the contract, schools will be getting close to $100 million yearly in media rights money. That's insane cash and shows you how much there is to go around. So get ready to watch games on FOX, CBS, NBC, and Peacock. Some are concerned about no conference games on ABC or ESPN. Should they be? Dr. Rob and Travis discuss.
The Doc Talk Podcast is going live! We will be at Kros Strain Brewing in La Vista on Tuesday, August 23. Setting up around 6:30 and going live at 7:00. Izzy's Pizza bus will be there to serve food. And how about the beer specials? $5 pours of Rules Don't Apply hefeweizen and Tippy Cup low cal, low carb light lager! If you can't join us in person, you can listen live on Podbean and even call into the show!
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Iowa-Bet $50 and get up to $250 free bets
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Coming Soon to Maryland
If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-BetsOff.
Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by:
Husker Hounds
Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
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Sunday Aug 14, 2022
2022 Episode 21: Fall Camp with Mitch Sherman
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
We swear in this episode. Not very much, but we do swear.
We are less than two weeks away from the season opener. There was no media availability after Sunday’s scrimmage. On Saturday, Head Coach Scott Frost said he would have more answers to the pressing questions heading into the long road trip to Ireland to play Northwestern after the Scrimmage.
In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice welcome Mitch Sherman from the Athletic into the studio. This is the podcast to listen to if you want a serious football discussion. Yes, we still drink beer. Yes, we still go off on tangents. But Mitch provides great insight into fall camp and a deep dive on the runningbacks and offensive line.
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Arizona-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
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Iowa-Bet $50 and get up to $250 free bets
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Coming Soon to Maryland
If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-BetsOff.
Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by:
Husker Hounds
Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
If you would like Travis and Dr. Rob to come to speak at your group events, send us an email at doctalksports@gmail.com for rates and availability.
Follow us on social media:
Dr. Rob- Twitter-@doctalksports
Travis-Twitter-@traviscreates
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
2020 Episode 20: What We Hear and What We Think
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Proceed with caution; we say naughty words.
Almost two weeks into Fall Camp and things are changing daily. Based on comments made this past week by Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple, it would appear that Casey Thompson is the number one quarterback and takes most of the snaps. Of course, nothing will be official until the depth chart is released, and we know that Scott Frost wants to wait as long as possible for that to happen.
In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice play a little game of what we hear and think. We heard Whipple talk on Wednesday after practice and Bill Busch on Thursday. In general, both coaches were positive about the way things were going but were there some hidden messages in what they were saying? We think so, and we will give you our opinion about the quarterbacks, the offensive line, and the special teams.
We have a guest this week. Bryan Bennett from Betfred Sports joins us to discuss our relationship with the sportsbook. You’ll want t to listen to this as he drops a shocker on us when it comes to placing a future bet on Nebraska on the over/under for the number of wins. It might not be a safe bet anymore.
Additionally, we drink beer from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California and discuss some exciting new content pieces we have coming up during the season.
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Arizona-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
Colorado-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
Iowa-Bet $50 and get up to $250 free bets
Pennsylvania through the Wind Creek Casino App
Coming Soon to Maryland
If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-BetsOff.
Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by:
Husker Hounds
Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
If you would like Travis and Dr. Rob to come to speak at your group events, send us an email at doctalksports@gmail.com for rates and availability.
Follow us on social media:
Dr. Rob- Twitter-@doctalksports
Travis-Twitter-@traviscreates
Like our page on Facebook.
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Please give this podcast episode a "like" and subscribe to it on whatever streaming service you listen on. Also, take the time to provide us with a review as it helps more people find us.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
2022 Episode 19: The Season Has Started!
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Disclaimer: If you don’t like people who swear, you won’t like this podcast.
The Huskers have started practice, and Big 10 Media Days have come and gone! What does this mean for the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports? Well, it means we are now balls to the wall with an episode weekly from now until the end of the season.
Dr. Rob Zatecka and Travis Justice go full-on football and beer tonight! First, the beer from North Texas That packs a punch! The Double Half-Life from the Manhattan Project Brewing Company is 8%. The Full Grown Man from Topps Brewery is a whopping 12%. Needless to say, Dr.Rob stayed in the studio long after the recording stopped!
Scott Frost had an awkward start to Big 10 Media Days. The start of his press conference was silent. Finally, he broke the ice by asking questions. He got plenty and addressed being on the hot seat, which is no surprise to anyone.
The Huskers have started practice and will go three days on and one day off. Are there advantages to this routine? Are there disadvantages? We discuss it as the countdown to the season opener in Ireland against Northwestern.
As always, we go down several rabbit holes, football and non-football related. Grilled cheese sandwiches are a major topic of conversation. How many slices of cheese do you like? Yes, we actually discuss this on the podcast. Here’s a hint, Dr. Rob goes full-on gourmet with his grilled cheese.
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Arizona-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
Colorado-Get up to a $500 risk-free bet
Iowa-Bet $50 and get up to $250 free bets
Pennsylvania through the Wind Creek Casino App
Coming Soon to Maryland and Ohio.
If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-BetsOff.
Additionally, the Doc Talk Podcast is supported by:
Husker Hounds
Attorney Connor Orr
HuskerMax (Podcast Distributor)
Without all our sponsors, this podcast would not be available as often. Do you want to be part of the Doc Talk Podcast? Only one sponsorship left. For more information on reaching thousands of potential customers, please email us at doctalksports@gmail.com.
If you would like Travis and Dr. Rob to come to speak at your group events, send us an email at doctalksports@gmail.com for rates and availability.
Follow us on social media:
Dr. Rob- Twitter-@doctalksports
Travis-Twitter-@traviscreates
Like our page on Facebook.
Please give this podcast episode a "like" and subscribe to it on whatever streaming service you listen on. Also, take the time to provide us with a review as it helps more people find us.

About Travis and Dr. Rob
Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka have been broadcast partners dating back to the early 2000s on Sunday Sports Soundoff.
They Started the Doc Talk Podcast in 2014 and haven't slowed down. Dr. Rob is a former Nebraska offensive lineman and played in the NFL for several seasons.
Travis Justice is a 30+ year sports broadcasting veteran who covered Nebraska football for 15-years before leaving the television business. He currently hosts a morning sports radio show.