September 2, 2011 by Danny Schreiber
Omaha With Michael out of the office today, I'm pinch-hitting as the author of today's Weekly Wrap-Up, which means the witty commentary is also absent, but a simple list of topics discussed is still present. Mentioned this week: Jeff out in San Francisco at Salesforce’s Dreamforce Conference, Following the news on Michael Arrington and his recently announced CrunchFund - techmeme.com … read more
August 26, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha Jeff and Brittany took the reins and talked about the rains — and Hurricane Irene, and a bevy of other weather-related subjects — today on the 102nd episode of the Weekly Wrap-Up. Jeff, who shall henceforth be known as our chief meteorologist/community builder was, as always, abuzz about the latest in atmospheric activity and gave his customary Jim Flowers shout-out. Which begs the question: Jim, what's it going to take to get you to do a guest spot on our weekly broadcast? As far as we know … read more
August 12, 2011 by Jeff Slobotski
Omaha Thank you. It's absolutely amazing to look at what we've accomplished together as a community over three years. We at Silicon Prairie News are more committed than ever to continue building as well as highlighting the great work taking place, and we have some exciting things in store over the next several years. For a quick walk down memory lane … read more
August 5, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha The countdown has hit its homestretch. Sure, said countdown only really started one week ago. But it seems like the anticipation has been building for at least 10 or 11 days, no? What we're counting down to, of course, is the 100th edition of the Weekly Wrap-Up, which just so happens to coindcide with our third birthday party. That perfect storm of Silicon Prairie News milestones will take place next Friday at SPN world headquarters here in Omaha. We're still planning how exactly to ring in … read more
July 22, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha It's not a widely known fact outside the Silicon Prairie News office, but about 3-4 times a week one of our fearless co-founders — Jeff Slobotski and Dusty Davidson — will call the other at night to coordinate outfits to wear to work the following day. Very Mary Kate and Ashley of them, no? Well, today's Weekly Wrap Up dragged Jeff and Dusty's Olsen-esque ways into the light of day, as they both appeared on the WWU sporting green Tripleseat T-shirts. And though we all know Tripleseat Tees … read more
July 15, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha The band got back together. Recently returned from the land of fried potatoes and dipped sandwiches (that is, France), Dusty Davidson reunited with his old Weekly Wrap-Up co-host, Jeff Slobotski, to do today's show. And what a show it was. Things kicked off with discussion of Harry Potter, and what followed was, fittingly, WWU wizardry. A rundown of what Dusty and Jeff discussed in their review of the week that was on the Silicon Prairie … read more
July 8, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha No computer glitches here. Unlike what went on at Cape Caneveral this morning, the launch of the Weekly Wrap-Up was never in doubt. Danny Schreiber and Jeff Slobotski did their best Armstrong and Aldrin in hosting today's WWU. Danny was decked out in an oh-so appropriate Big Omaha shirt to celebrate the launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Jeff rocked a Wu-Tang-themed Johnny CupCakes shirt to celebrate … well, that SPN ain't nuthin' ta — ahem — mess with. On a day filled … read more
July 1, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha Some folks might use the impending holiday weekend as an excuse to shirk work responsibilities or mail it in at the office today. Fortunately for you, the powers that be at the Weekly Wrap-Up are not among those folks. Today's pre-Independence Day show was bigger and better — OK, it was at least bigger — than usual, featuring three hosts (Danny, Brittany and me) and a full 25 minutes of WWU action. Now, truth be told, the last couple minutes devolved into a messy mix … read more
June 24, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha Back by overwhelming popular demand, Jeff Slobotski and Brittany Mascio co-hosted the Weekly Wrap-Up for a second straight week. Following on the heels of a magical WWU debut peppered with lively banter and timeless pop music references, our resident Regis and Rippa brought their 'A' game again today. By the way, today's WWU title is a bit of a misnomer. Jeff and Brittany didn't actually talk about the College World Series. At all. But, hey, the CWS is taking place on just … read more
June 17, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha Regis and Kelly? Psshhtt. Lauer and Couric? Come on. Downs and Walters? Please. None of those notable television tandems have (or had) anything on Silicon Prairie News' dynamic duo of Jeff Slobotski and Brittany Mascio. We learned that today when Jeff and Brittany combined forces for the first time on the WWU, in Brittany's debut on the big show. The WWU was as banter-y as ever, and that banter had a deliciously 90s flavor, complete with references to Tag Team and Milli Vanilli … read more