JBK On Air
James Blair Kennedy III
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JBK On Air is a podcast that offers an archive of one-on-one interviews as well as original content created by Jimmy Kennedy. Visit https://linktr.ee/jbkonair for more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Sep 16, 2023
#99 - Sydney Blackburn, Laurie Cutsinger, & Shelly Walters
Sydney Blackburn, Laurie Cutsinger, & Shelly Walters describe being members of the first cheerleading squad for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. They recall the excitement of an NFL team arriving to town, when the Colts relocated from Baltimore to Indianapolis in 1984. They reconnect to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their legacy together, setting a standard of excellence for cheerleading teams in the future. Each of them emphasize the discipline it takes to be an NFL cheerleader, including the rigorous tryout process. Finally, Jimmy reveals four people who served as President of the United States have had experience as a cheerleader, can you name them? Tune in to find out who they are!
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Sep 5, 2023
#98 - Joey Brunk
Professional basketball player Joey Brunk joins his cousin Jimmy from the Czech Republic after spending his first season in Poland last year. Joey & Jimmy document some of their favorite memories growing up together including a recent trip to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. They also recall going to South Bend to see Notre Dame play Michigan with Manti Te’o as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Finally, Joey reflects on his proudest moments as a basketball player and the relationships he has been able to build through traveling.
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Aug 31, 2023
#97 - Milt Thompson
Milt Thompson is an attorney & community leader based out of Indianapolis, IN. He is the president and CEO of MOT Strategies, formerly known as Grand Slam – a sports, entertainment, and recreation management consulting firm. He is the co-founder of Indiana RBI, the MLB program to revive inner cities and provide opportunities for at risk youth with baseball. He is also a former certified Contract Advisor with the NFL and NBA Players Association, and a Board Member of the Indianapolis Indians Baseball Club.
He hosted the weekly radio show "Playing for Keeps" on ESPN950 & continues the program today on Channel 40 WHMB TV. Well-known for his work in community development, sports and recreation-planning, and in building community collaborations through effective partnerships, Milt served as President and Interim Director of Big Brothers while merging with Big Sisters to create Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Indiana. In addition, he was the former General Counsel to the Pan American Games and held the position of Vice President of Indiana Sports Corporation. In 2020, he received the Charles L. Whistler Award which recognizes community leaders who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement.
He talks with Jimmy about his career as a sports/entertainment attorney & what athletes should consider when thinking about signing with representation. He also recalls negotiating with world leaders like Fidel Castro & meeting sports icon Muhammad Ali.
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Aug 18, 2023
#96 - Madarrell Murphy
Madarrell Murphy is a singer/songwriter based out of Indianapolis, IN. He joins Jimmy to describe his experience as a student athlete at the University of Indianapolis, playing along the offensive & defensive line. He also recalls his time working on staff for WICR-FM alongside Jimmy. Finally, Murf promotes his newest single "F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself)" & his process for creating new music. Follow Murf @murfym56 on Instagram for more information!
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Aug 7, 2023
#95 - Stephanie Hirsch
Stephanie Hirsch is a tennis & fitness coach based out of Austria. The former professional tennis player joins Jimmy to talk about her career & their shared experience as students at the University of Indianapolis. Stephanie was dominant from her first season at UIndy, being named the GLVC Player of the Year for 2014-2015. For her career, she retired with the best winning percentage of any Greyhound women's tennis individual with at least 50 singles victories (.853) over the last decade. (58-10 overall singles record at UIndy)
She describes what her educational experience was like in Austria before coming to the United States for college. Stephanie talks about her work with the Austrian Tennis Federation, advocating for the empowerment of more women to become players and coaches. Finally, Stephanie reflects on some of the life lessons she has learned through being an athlete. Follow Stephanie @coach_hirsch_ on Instagram for more!
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Aug 2, 2023
#94 - Chad Eppley
Chad Eppley is a teacher & Head Football Coach at Northridge High School in Middlebury, Indiana. He describes his experience playing college football at the University of Indianapolis, playing along the offensive line. He recalls being hired to his position at 26 years old and the challenges of being a young coach. He describes what it’s like to coach a game at Lucas Oil Stadium after leading Northridge to the Class 4A State Championship Game in 2021. He accomplished this playoff surge after a 5-4 regular season. Chad also describes the process of being hired as a teacher, teaching geometry and algebra to his students. For more information about Chad, follow him @eppley62 on Instagram!
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Jul 29, 2023
#93 - Wendy Reed
Wendy Reed is a singer & musician based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. She rejoices with Jimmy about getting the chance to work with Jimmy's dad Chooch, as part of Chooch & The Enchanters. She recalls meeting Tony Bennett in New York and getting to work with stars like Eddie Money as part of a Live Day experience with the Bob & Tom Show. Wendy also shares her experience working at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, helping people gain & keep employment in spite of their adversity. For more information about Wendy including her upcoming gigs and rates to hire, visit her page Wendy Reed Vocalist on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jul 18, 2023
#92 - Tayler Persons
Tayler Persons is a professional basketball player with experience playing in The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Hungary, & France. Tayler played college basketball initially at Northern Kentucky. He was named Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year after averaging 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds & 3.7 assists per game.
After transferring to Ball State, Tayler became the first player in program history with over 1,500 points and more than 400 assists. For his full collegiate career, Tayler compiled 1,950 points and 559 assists.
He joins Jimmy to describe his international experiences, the process for getting noticed by scouts, and ultimately being signed by a team.
Tayler reflects on spending part of last season in Poland, getting to be teammates with Jimmy's cousin, Joey Brunk. Tayler also suggests ways a team can build camaraderie, maintain morale, & make the best of a season in spite of adversity. The reality of having a coach fired in-season is discussed along with the challenges of raising a family when playing professional sports overseas. Reach out & follow Tayler @taylerpersons on Instagram!
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Jul 6, 2023
#91 - Joe Lawson
Joe Lawson is a professional basketball player with experience playing in Germany, Finland, Mexico, Romania & most recently in New Zealand. He joins Jimmy from New Zealand to describe his recruiting process from IU Southeast and the work it took to earn a scholarship at the University of Indianapolis. Joe would lead UIndy in rebounding and blocked shots as a senior in 2013-2014, averaging 17.3 points & 6.9 rebounds per game over two seasons. After his playing career, Joe has ambitions of working in sports as part of the public relations field. For more information about Joe, follow him @lawsonxiii on Instagram!
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Jun 29, 2023
#90 - Martha Burse
Martha Burse is a professional basketball player with experience playing in Portugal and Luxembourg. She played college basketball at the Division I level for IUPUI before transferring crosstown to Division II University of Indianapolis. As a Greyhound, she scored over 1,000 points & broke the school record for scoring with 22.3 points per game in 2017-2018 as a senior. She recalls players like Allen Iverson, Gilbert Arenas, & Carmelo Anthony being major influences on her skillset. Finally, she shares some superstitions she has before playing a game.
For more information about Martha, follow her @baby_burse6 on Instagram!
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Jun 23, 2023
#89 - Adriane Young
Adriane Young is Indy's Relational Realtor emphasizing quality service to her clients in need of residential real estate help. She joins Jimmy to talk about her career after being colleagues at Entercom Communications in Indianapolis. Learn about the process of buying a home & how to get started with your own career in real estate. Adriane also talks about her apparel company Pretty Being and the many forms prettiness can take, with the mission of making all women feel more empowered.
For Adriane's help with real estate questions, call/text 317-500-7994.
For more information about Adriane & her work with Pretty Being visit https://prettybeing.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 20, 2023
#88 - Katie Clements
Katie Clements is a thru hiker based out of Denver, Colorado. She majored in graphic design with a minor in marketing at the University of Indianapolis. Katie also participated as a college athlete with UIndy Women's Swimming & Diving for two years. She joins Jimmy to describe her experience hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2019, the amount of preparation that goes into that kind of trip, and the challenges she encountered along the way. Both Jimmy & Katie talk about the importance of appreciating nature and the ways it can help with healing after trauma. For more information about Katie, follow her @katladykatie & @katiewithkeys on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 7, 2023
#87 - Riley Pelton
Riley Pelton is an attorney based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, personal injury cases, driving issues, as well as business formation and management. He joins Jimmy to reflect on their shared experience at Carmel High School, both gaining television production experience while on on staff at CHTV. Riley played soccer for 4 years as a student athlete at Carmel, leading the Greyhounds to the top ranking in the state his senior year. He would go on to play 4 years of soccer at Wabash College, while preparing for law school. Riley gives a realistic idea of the work it takes to become an attorney, including the challenge of passing the LSAT and his experience at Indiana University's McKinney School of Law. Since starting his career, he has opened Pelton & Scott alongside Senior Attorney Vincent L. Scott.
Riley and Vincent are featured on the documentary series "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" available now on Discovery+ and Max. Riley describe…
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Jun 1, 2023
#86 - Ty Dixson
Ty Dixson is a stand-up comedian based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He joins his former student Jimmy to discuss their shared experience at Carmel High School where Ty served as an assistant football coach. They narrow down their favorite professional wrestlers and recall childhood dreams of being a WWE superstar! Coach Dixson also emphasizes avoiding the fear of failure, especially when trying a skill like stand-up comedy. For more information about Ty, reach out to @tydixson317 on Instagram & visit https://lyricsandlaughsmedia.com/
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May 16, 2023
#85 - Mark Grainda
Mark Grainda is Director of Content Communications for the United Soccer League's Indy Eleven. He also spent 3 years as Media Relations Director for the Indy Fuel, a professional hockey team based in Indianapolis, IN. Mark describes his daily responsibilities working for a professional sports franchise and the impact it can have on work/life balance. Mark reflects on his shared high school experience with Jimmy as classmates in American Sign Language. They both appreciate the opportunity to gain better perspective on life because of their ASL teacher Joseph Wheeler. Finally, Mark recalls his athletic career as a hockey player at Carmel High School & how being a student athlete helped him get to where his is today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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May 10, 2023
#84 - Ray Steele
Ray Steele is the local host for NPR's Morning Edition on WFYI 90.1 FM in Indianapolis. He joins Jimmy to talk about his responsibilities as a broadcaster to promote positive content around Indianapolis and help underserved communities with his platform. Ray provides expert analysis on professional wrestling and explains the peace it brings him when needing to disconnect from the stress of work.
Finally, both recall their experience being involved with Timmy Takedown, a charity pro wrestling event organized & performed by people with disabilities. For more about Timmy Takedown & how to donate to Timmy Global Health, visit https://www.timmyglobalhealth.org/timmytakedown
For more with Ray, tune in weekdays 5-9 AM ET on WFYI 90.1 FM in Indianapolis, stream online, & follow him @RaySteeleWFYI on Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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May 6, 2023
#83 - Harold "H.B." Bell (Jumbo Love)
Harold "H.B." Bell is the President/CEO of RadioNext.tv based in Indianapolis.
He utilizes his multi-faceted marketing and promotion skills to generate resources and visibility for non-profit organizations, small businesses, and faith-based groups. Mr. Bell produces, engineers, and creates topic specific programs on www.radio-next.tv., and for the last 11 years has hosted a live talk/jazz internet broadcast, The Jumbo Love Show. He is active and serves on several boards, facilitates community programming initiatives, and initiates numerous sustained awareness and messaging campaigns.
H.B. joins Jimmy to advocate for underserved communities around Indianapolis, supplying information for resources like mental health services, youth programs, and career development. He also emphasizes the work that goes into helping senior citizens as 2022's CICOA Aging and In Home Solutions Collaborator of the Year Award winner. Finally, Jumbo Love reacts to the greatness of LeBron James in year 20 with…
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May 4, 2023
#82 - Brenda Williams
Brenda Williams is a singer and actress based in Indianapolis, IN. She joins Jimmy to talk about her career in entertainment, recalling the joy she felt performing with Jimmy's dad, Chooch as part of The Jackson Street Orchestra.
Brenda shares her experience competing in the Mrs. America beauty competition as Mrs. Montana, finishing 2nd runner up for the title. She also shares her earliest music influences & how singing in church with the encouragement of her father inspired her to become a singer.
She has been the opening act for headliners such as Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Lee Greenwood, Chuck Mangione, and Meryl Streep. She reflects on a stellar career that has spanned over four decades and still continues today. Ms. Williams has established a large following of fans in Central Indiana over the years, through her ability to perform a wide variety of settings in her own defining style.
For more information about Brenda, follow her page BRENDA WILLIAMS ENTERTAINMENT on Facebook!…
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Apr 25, 2023
#81 - Marquone Edmonds
Marquone Edmonds is a fitness specialist and coach based out of Lake Bluff, Illinois. He is a former wide receiver at the University of Indianapolis playing from 2009-2012. He is the all-time leader for UIndy Football in career receptions (256), receiving yards (3,254) & touchdown catches (41).
He talks about his experience playing multiple sports in high school, the hours that go into developing timing with a quarterback, and what it is like to physically recover following a football game. Marquone reflects on having the opportunity to play professional football in Germany and getting to experience a different culture. Finally, Marquone reveals his favorite professional wrestler & go-to football movie!
For more information about Marquone including his services as a fitness specialist/coach follow @quone86 on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Apr 13, 2023
#80 - Eric Davidson
Eric Davidson is a former college basketball player at the University of Indianapolis. He reacts to John Rahm winning the 2023 Masters, the satisfaction of seeing LIV Tour players lose, and if Tiger Woods will ever win again on the PGA Tour.
He first recalls his high school basketball experience at Hamilton Southeastern, playing alongside two Indiana Mr. Basketball award recipients, Gary Harris and Zak Irvin. Before enrolling at UIndy, Eric won the 2014 American Family Insurance High School Three-Point Shooting Championship in Dallas, establishing himself as one of the best shooters in the country. He emphasizes the need for confidence and repetition as keys to becoming a prolific shooter.
Eric is also UIndy's all-time leader in career free-throw percentage, converting on better than 93% of his attempts. Much like his favorite NBA player, Steph Curry, ED points to his steady free throw line routine as a major reason for the consistent success. Finally, he reflects on the best life le…
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Mar 29, 2023
#79 - Diamond Dan Garza
Diamond Dan Garza is newly inducted into the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame for his work as a wrestler, promoter & trainer. Dan reflects on his career in the ring including matches with Rick Rude and Mick Foley. He reveals the painful realities of the business and the physical injuries he suffered when maneuvers weren’t properly executed.
Dan and Jimmy also recall their work benefitting Timmy Global Health through starting Timmy Takedown. Timmy Takedown is an annual pro-wrestling charity event organized and performed by rehabilitation patients with a wide range of physical and intellectual disabilities.
Timmy Global Health founder and former pro-wrestler, Dr. Chuck Dietzen, AKA Dr. Doom, aids wrestlers to help them showcase their ability in a safe arena. This one-of-a-kind sporting event allows participants to become a professional wrestler for the day with family and friends present, putting the focus on what they can do instead of their limitations. All proceeds & donations go t…
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Mar 24, 2023
#78 - Zach McRoberts
Zach McRoberts is a former college basketball player at Vermont and Indiana University. He joins Jimmy to discuss their shared high school experience at Carmel, winning back-to-back state titles for the Greyhounds under head coach Scott Heady, and growing up in a basketball family. Zach's brother, Josh, was a highly recruited player out of Carmel High School, being named a McDonald's All-American and projected as a lottery pick in the 2005 NBA Draft if he declared. Josh would go on to play 11 years in the NBA for 7 teams, including his hometown Indiana Pacers. Zach recalls getting to meet Coach K at Duke during Josh's recruitment, being brought in by Tom Crean as a walk-on at Indiana & much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Mar 14, 2023
#77 - Avery Woodson
Avery Woodson is a former college basketball player for Memphis & Butler Men's Basketball. He has professional experience playing in Greece, Finland, Sweden, Ukraine, and Belgium. He discusses his recruitment including time spent at East Mississippi Community College, the same school seen on the Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U". Avery opens up about the pressures of being a college basketball player including work/life balance outside of team commitments. He also recalls his final season with Butler, advancing to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Mar 10, 2023
#76 - Erica Pierce (Ms EKlass)
Erica Pierce (Ms EKlass) is an air-personality based out of Memphis, Tennessee. She joins Jimmy to recall time spent together as radio colleagues at Cumulus Indianapolis. She talks about the challenges, pressures, and responsibilities of being an air-personality, along with balancing the job of being a mom to four children. Ms EKlass reflects on being part of 93.9 The Beat in Indianapolis, which went from being the 15th most popular station in the market to #1 in January of 2015 following a format change. She also shares the best career advice she ever received, "Make plays, not excuses." A great conversation about the expectations & realities of working in entertainment. For more information, you can follow her @mseklass on all social media platforms!
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Mar 8, 2023
#75 - Nicole Geoffrion
Nicole Geoffrion is a marketing coordinator based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She joins Jimmy on International Women's Day to reflect on her choice to enroll at the University of Indianapolis, being originally from Boston. She recalls her time as an intern for the Indy Fuel & her continued love for hockey as a Boston Bruins fan now. She also talks about the challenges of being a single mom and the appreciation she has for her own mom now. For more information about Nicole and her work, you can follow @nicolegeoffrion_ on Instagram!
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Mar 2, 2023
#74 - Morgan Ort (Foley)
Morgan Ort (Foley) is a former DII softball pitcher for the University of Indianapolis. She is 2nd all-time in career strikeouts for any pitcher in DII softball with 1,659 K's. She holds two NCAA records for 30 strikeouts in a game & 21 strikeouts in a 7-inning game. She talks with Jimmy from Florida as her husband Kaleb Ort prepares in Spring Training, also a pitcher, for the Boston Red Sox organization. She recalls some of her favorite memories on the field including a no-hitter at the College World Series. Finally, Morgan reflects on her time as Sports Director for UIndy TV5 with the demands of being a student athlete. For more information about Morgan & her experience, follow her @morgan_ort20 on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 24, 2023
#73 - Brynden Harris
Brynden Harris is a behavioral health technician in Indianapolis, IN. He joins Jimmy to talk about growing up in Carmel, his struggles with addiction, and the peace he has living in sobriety now. He opens up about the underlying issues that led to drug use, the pressures of living in a drug culture, and how people can start the healing process by asking for help. For more information about Brynden and his work follow @iamsober101 on Facebook & Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 17, 2023
#72 - Mike Sington
Mike Sington is a retired senior executive living in Los Angeles after spending 30 years with NBCUniversal. He is the co-creator and producer of Universal's legendary Studio Tour, the world's top rated tour experience. The Studio Tour has become the longest running and most popular live production ever created, and was the origin of Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Mike also created and developed Universal's new ultra exclusive VIP Experience and Tour, specially designed for celebrities, heads of state, and other high profile guests such as Michael Jackson, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie! An open conversation about entertainment, the details that go into building a compelling experience for fans, & much more! For more information on Mike as "Hollywood’s Ultimate Insider" follow him @MikeSington on all social media platforms!
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Feb 9, 2023
#71 - Vincent Mirelez
Vincent Mirelez is a director/producer with ISC Sports Network in Indianapolis, IN. He reflects on his experience at the University of Indianapolis, learning how to properly prepare for professional broadcasts and network for future job opportunities. Vince talks about his work as a sports videographer for teams like the Indiana Pacers, working up close and personal with professional athletes in the arena. Finally, Vince & Jimmy react to LeBron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer and what the future holds for the Indianapolis Colts after their debacle in 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 2, 2023
#70 - Vaibhav Vavilala
Vaibhav Vavilala is currently pursuing a PhD in computer science at the University of Illinois. He talks with Jimmy about growing up together in Carmel, the importance placed on education in his home, and his previous work as a technical director at Pixar. Vaibhav explains how Pixar films are produced, detailing his experience on Coco, Incredibles 2, Toy Story 4, & Soul. A fun conversation for anyone interested in animation & the filmmaking process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jan 26, 2023
#69 - Kevin Freeman
Kevin Freeman is a morning drive co-host for WFMS-FM in Indianapolis, IN. He talks about his daily routine working at a country station, how chemistry is developed on the air, and the ways in which radio must change to stay a common medium in the future. After more than 30 years in the radio industry, he remembers his favorite celebrity interviews with stars like Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton. Finally, Kevin recalls the sense of duty he felt as an air-personality on September 11, 2001. A great conversation highlighting the challenges of having a morning radio show and how to keep it relevant over time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jan 19, 2023
#68 - Cam Glass
Cam Glass is a filmmaker based out of Austin, Texas. He joins Jimmy to talk about their shared experience at Carmel High School, including time spent creatively together at CHTV. Cam reflects on having supportive parents who have enabled him to chase his dream. He recalls the most memorable parts of playing football at Carmel and where he wants his career in film to go in the future. Finally, Cam talks about the reality of financial budgets with projects and the viral fame he gained through content on Vine! For more information about his work follow @camglassfilm on Instagram!
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Jan 9, 2023
#67 - Owen Kaelble
Owen Kaelble is a Content Management Assistant at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library, through the Indiana University School of Medicine. He joins his college classmate Jimmy to talk about their shared experience as communication majors at the University of Indianapolis. Owen opens up about what it is like to have a stutter and how he has overcome this obstacle. As a sportswriter, he has covered a Final Four in New Orleans and the FIBA World Cup in Australia. He talks about being court-side, meeting national college basketball personalities Bill Rafferty and Seth Davis in the process. Owen is currently working on his Master's degree in sports journalism through IUPUI. A real conversation with methods to help trauma and move forward with confidence in 2023.
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Dec 29, 2022
#66 - John Feal
John Feal is the President & Chairman of the FealGood Foundation which advocates for all emergency personnel (firefighters, police officers, nurses, volunteers, sanitation workers, transportation workers, construction workers etc.) within the United States who have been injured, or face serious injury due to action or omission, in the course of their duties or within their everyday lives.
The mission of the FGF includes educating elected officials and private entities on the various problems, concerns and issues faced by first responders in their everyday duties.
John continues to lobby for healthcare & compensation owed to first responders who helped on September 11, 2001. He talks about working with comedian Jon Stewart on this worthy cause and what still needs to be done moving forward to give these heroes lasting peace of mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Dec 15, 2022
#65 - Betsy Murphy
Betsy Murphy is the author of the book "Autobiography of an Orgasm" publishing it in November 2014. The book is a memoir describing Betsy's journey to achieve orgasm and heal from sexual trauma through her research. She talks with Jimmy about the importance of empathy in intimate situations & if size matters. Jimmy talks about how people with disabilities are viewed when it comes to sex, while Betsy reveals what it is like to date a quadriplegic. Betsy also recalls seeing Prince LIVE in Australia two months before his death, seeing music as another tool that can be used to heal from trauma.
For more information about Betsy & her work follow @betsybmurphy on Instagram!
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Dec 8, 2022
#64 - Casey Harshbarger
Casey Harshbarger is a guitar player based out of Indianapolis, IN. In 2007, he was a Top 10 finalist for Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Hero competition, being featured in the February 2008 issue. He talks about the challenges of being a working musician, the joy he gets from entertaining audiences, and the experience of playing with Jimmy's dad as part of Chooch & The Enchanters. A great show that will help listeners understand more about the guitar, how it is played & the magic that comes from creating original material.
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Dec 1, 2022
#63 - DJ MAE
DJ MAE is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, performing her unique mixes for clubs and events around the world. She talks about what it is like to work as a woman (DJane) in a male dominated industry. She recalls opening for Steve Aoki, her strangest gigs, & more! For information about MAE including rates & availability for hire, follow her @mae.djane on Instagram!
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Nov 23, 2022
#62 - Taylor Richardson
Taylor Richardson is the Head of Community for LOOP Mobility Inc. - She joins Jimmy to talk about their experience as classmates at the University of Indianapolis, including what sparked her interest to learn about public relations. They both recall the chaos of the 2016 Presidential election and how a Trump presidency changed politics. They also react to Trump's 2024 presidential bid, who the Democratic Party should run against the GOP for the future, and the quick fascistic downfall of Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover.
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Nov 17, 2022
#61 - Lacey Locke
Lacey Locke is a former college swimmer at Northwestern. She joins Jimmy to talk about their shared high school experience including the dedication it takes for Carmel Girls Swimming to maintain their national record for consecutive state championships, winning every year since 1986. Lacey is grateful to have been a part of such a winning tradition, how well it prepared her to face adversity, and the people she has been able to meet through her experience. Finally, Lacey reflects on the challenge of completing law school and the ways in which these qualifications can be used to start a new career.
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Nov 10, 2022
#60 - Michael Rheinheimer
Michael Rheinheimer is a news producer for WNDU in South Bend, Indiana. He talks with Jimmy about their shared experience as college classmates at the University of Indianapolis. They react to the 2022 midterm elections and the effect misinformation will have on American democracy in the future. Michael also reflects on his parents encouraging him to pursue journalism, being thankful to work now for a station he grew up watching in Elkhart. Finally, Jimmy & Michael share grief of losing a parent and how people can try to cope following trauma.
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Nov 3, 2022
#59 - Regan Fine
Regan Fine is a former Butler University cheerleader. She talks with Jimmy about their shared high school experience at Carmel, the demands of competitive cheerleading, and the pressure of performing on game days. She also gives an inside look into how she creates content for Instagram including the best times to post.
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Oct 27, 2022
#58 - Kristi Lee
Kristi Lee is the news director and a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Bob & Tom Show. She reflects on her stellar broadcasting career as a newly inducted member of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. Kristi also predicts where radio will be headed in the coming years, pointing to car listening & smart speakers as key elements to keeping an audience.
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Oct 20, 2022
#57 - Giauna Neville
Giauna Neville is a musician based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. G talks about her experience as a drummer/percussionist and the educational path she has taken to gain this knowledge in music. Jimmy talks with G about the challenge of being a woman of color in a male dominated industry and the need to hire diverse crews for gigs. Finally, Giauna previews some of her upcoming projects and the need for musicians to be fairly compensated. An open conversation about music, how it has changed through time and the realistic demands of working in a highly competitive industry.
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Oct 13, 2022
#56 - David Dixon
David Dixon is a photographer based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He covers the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and college basketball for the Indianapolis Recorder. He discusses his career beginnings with Jimmy and the financial cost to get started in photography. He also emphasizes the importance of mentors and building relationships in sports media. Finally, David reflects on some classic moments in his career, including Christian Watford's game-winning buzzer beater against Kentucky at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Oct 6, 2022
#55 - Derek Schultz
Derek Schultz of ISC Sports Network joins the podcast to talk about his earliest radio influences growing up on the east coast, arriving at Indiana University for his first day without ever visiting, and his experience in sports talk. Derek recalls a funny story interacting with The Bob & Tom Show upon arriving in Indianapolis, being forever grateful to their entire staff. Finally, he talks about continuing to stay in media as a writer for Indianapolis Monthly, emphasizing to students the importance of having a versatile skillset. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Sep 28, 2022
#54 - Dr. Rob Gobetz
Dr. Rob Gobetz is a retired professor of communication with 24 years experience teaching at the University of Indianapolis. He joins his former student Jimmy on the podcast from Slovenia to reflect on his career in education. Jimmy & Rob also discuss the state of American democracy and the issue of misinformation from a sensationalized media, corrupting the very foundations of our political system. Dr. Gobetz emphasizes the importance of responsible journalism & critical thinking skills from the public as vital steps toward addressing major problems like global warming and gerrymandering. A great chat for anyone who wants to learn about the challenges of being a college professor and the requirements to become one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Sep 22, 2022
#53 - Steve Campbell
Steve Campbell is the Vice President of Communications for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. He talks with Jimmy about what it is like to work a game day at Lucas Oil Stadium, what is required to join a communications staff in professional sports & much more!
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Sep 16, 2022
#52 - Billy Davis
Billy Davis is a sports agent based out of Miami, Florida. He chats with Jimmy about the challenges of recruiting clients and the demands of meeting a client's needs once added to a roster. He reflects on his career as a student athlete & how that experience has helped him build a network of contacts in his current career. Finally, Billy provides a realistic look at the financial burden it can be to run an agency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Sep 12, 2022
#51 - Gregg Doyel
Gregg Doyel is a sportswriter for the Indianapolis Star, being named three times as the country's top columnist by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He talks about his career beginnings at the Miami Herald as beat writer for the Miami Marlins and working with former ESPN personality Dan Le Batard. He also opens up about the challenges of work-life balance in media, the ways in which writing can help people heal & much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Sep 1, 2022
#50 - Lauren Barker
Lauren Barker works in Washington D.C. as a customer advocate on Capitol Hill. Jimmy talks with her about growing up together as elementary school classmates, connecting recent events to the stark contrast of what they knew as children. The challenge of maintaining civility in an era of misinformation and resentment is discussed, including the importance of local elections for meaningful progress at the grassroots level.
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Aug 25, 2022
#49 - Mike Bray (DJ Mystro)
Mike Bray is an air-personality and DJ based out of Indianapolis, IN. He talks with Jimmy about his love for music as a drummer and the factors that have positioned him as a top DJ in Indianapolis with clients like the Indy Fuel and the WNBA's Indiana Fever. You can hear DJ Mystro on the new Hot 100.9 in Indianapolis & reach out by following @DJMystro on IG! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Aug 18, 2022
#48 - Jordan Loyd
Jordan Loyd is an NBA Champion, winning a title with the Toronto Raptors during the 2018-2019 season. He has experience playing in Israel, Spain, Serbia, and Russia. He is set to play in Monaco this season for his seventh (7th) year as a professional basketball player. Jordan talks about his time in the NBA including a viral moment with NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, what daily life was like in Russia & much more!
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Aug 9, 2022
#47 - Bernie Eagan
Bernie Eagan is a 2018 Indiana Broadcast Hall of Fame inductee with more than 40 years experience on the air in Indianapolis. He has managed to build a career in radio despite the challenge of being blind. Bernie talks about the adversity he has overcome to accomplish his professional goals, what it means to have a career he loves, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Aug 5, 2022
#46 - Iman Tucker (DJ Iman)
Iman Tucker is a DJ based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He talks with Jimmy about his time as a student athlete at the University of Indianapolis, earning his MBA in May 2018. He reflects on the adversity of surviving cancer twice and the vision he has for his business, Believe Brand Entertainment.
Since 2016, Iman has performed on behalf of the some of the world’s biggest brands including the NBA, NFL, and Nike. For more information about Iman & his work including rates/availability for hire, visit https://believebrandent.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Aug 1, 2022
#45 - Paul Jorgensen
Paul Jorgensen is a professional basketball player with experience playing in Spain, Portugal and Poland. He chats with Jimmy about growing up in New Jersey and his initial recruitment to George Washington University. Jorgensen reflects on his decision to transfer to Butler and the commitment it took to meet academic demands. Paul also discusses the importance of hiring the right agent & the need for American athletes to embrace international culture to sustain success overseas.
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Jul 29, 2022
#44 - Rick Dunkle
Rick Dunkle is a twenty-year veteran of the film and television industry in Los Angeles, California. He has worked for a number of media organizations and major motion picture studios, including ABC, CBS, Cedar Park, Disney, Entertainment One, Fox, Paramount, Sony, and Viacom. Rick has written and produced content across multiple platforms, including film, television, radio, print, and digital. Throughout his career, he’s served in a number of capacities, including as a journalist, screenwriter, copywriter, television producer, content creator, programming strategist, research analyst, and ad/marketing professional.
He chats with Jimmy about his work on Criminal Minds as a writer/producer, the current state of journalism following the Trump presidency & what it means to be a college professor, newly hired as General Manager of UIndy TV5 at the University of Indianapolis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jul 19, 2022
#43 - Tyler Wideman
Tyler Wideman is a professional basketball player with experience playing in Israel, Croatia, and Hungary. He talks about his experience as a student athlete for Butler Men's Basketball and gives the listener a realistic idea of the skill it takes to achieve at that level.
Follow Tyler @trw31_45 on Twitter & @bigwug_4 on Instagram for highlights & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 27, 2022
#42 - Danny Dunn
Danny Dunn is a comedian and writer based out of Los Angeles. He talks with Jimmy about their shared high school experience in Indianapolis, their earliest inspirations for comedy, and how comedy can be used to heal from traumatic situations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 10, 2022
#41 - Leah Haslage
Leah Haslage is a TV/podcast producer and host based out of Cleveland, OH. She talks about her experience in TV fulfilling multiple roles at previous stations including social media responsibilities and managing interns. Leah also mentions her love for music as a Cleveland native, sharing her previous experience as a former employee for the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 6, 2022
#40 - Charlie Clifford
Charlie Clifford is an Emmy Award winning sports anchor, leading News 8 weekend sports coverage at 6, 10, and 11 p.m. on WISH-TV. He talks about his love for Indianapolis as a sports town, how the hiring process works at television stations & work-life balance. Jimmy and Charlie also discuss the human element of being a journalist and the toll it can take on mental health. For anyone looking for feedback on their reel, Charlie can be reached @cliffWISH8 on Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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May 23, 2022
#39 - Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor is the Radio Production Manager & radio play-by-play voice for the Indianapolis Colts. He talks about growing up in Indianapolis as a sports fan, his earliest aspirations to be on the air, and what his duties are now for an NFL franchise. Matt emphasizes the importance of preparation in his job and the work/life balance sacrifices he makes to deliver top broadcast quality. A jam packed conversation with advice and principles that would make any broadcaster better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Apr 29, 2022
#38 - Jaila Brewer
Jaila Brewer is an actress and model from Indianapolis, IN. Now based in Los Angeles, Jaila has been featured in shows like NBC's This is Us & Dear White People on Netflix. She talks with Jimmy about their shared experience at Carmel High School, what inspired her to be in show business, and the pressures of success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Apr 20, 2022
#37 - Mike G.
Mike G. is a food & lifestyle journalist from Indianapolis, IN. Mike talks with Jimmy about how he started this career path, the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity, and the ways in which food can bring together a community. A jam packed episode that provides information on the best restaurants in Indianapolis as well as ways to monetize your brand as an influencer.
You can reach out to Mike G on social media @wheresmikeg on Facebook, Twitter and IG or his website http://www.wheresmikeg.com/
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Apr 4, 2022
#36 - Natalie Lalich
Natalie Lalich is a former college softball player, playing for Indiana University and the University of Indianapolis during her career. She talks about how she grew to love softball, the recruiting process to play at the college level and how she handled academic responsibilities. Natalie also reflects on her legacy as a teammate and the ways she has improved herself since graduating from school. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Mar 29, 2022
#35 - Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker is the co-founder of The Heartland Builders, a contracting company that focuses on residential and commercial remodeling in Indianapolis, IN. Jimmy discusses with Andrew how his experience as a former student athlete helped him in his newest business venture.
For more information including services & pricing, visit https://www.theheartlandbuilders.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Mar 23, 2022
#34 - F.A.C.T.S.
Jimmy talks with emcee F.A.C.T.S. from Fishers, Indiana. He promotes his new album Soul Loops which will be available on March 25th. F.A.C.T.S. recalls his earliest influences in music and how he formed a creative partnership with CIZ Films. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 15, 2022
#33 - Pete Smith
Retired teacher, administrator, and coach Pete Smith reflects on his 33 year career with five Indiana school corporations. Smith discusses his experience in coaching basketball, which includes winning two state championships at Guerin Catholic & staying in touch with former players like NBA standout Rick Fox. Jimmy talks with Coach Smith about how high school sports have changed with the advent of social media and the best ways to handle parents for coaches/officials today.
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Feb 1, 2022
#32 - Aeneas White
Former college football player for the University of Indianapolis Aeneas White talks about his experience playing safety at the DII level. He discusses the recruiting process, the challenges of being a student athlete, and the life lessons he gained through football. A fun conversation including the playlist Aeneas would use to prepare for a game & the many memories he recalls with his family and teammates through playing football. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jan 25, 2022
#31 - Ari Gleckman
Ari Gleckman is a clinical mental health counseling graduate student. She talks with Jimmy about their experience at Carmel High School and the privilege of having an enthusiastic support system at home. They discuss the toxic nature of social media and how isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic made mental health an even more urgent issue. Ari gives timely advice on how to maintain mental health in a challenging and uncertain time for many including the importance of diet and exercise.
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Jan 18, 2022
#30 - Laura Steele
Multimedia personality Laura Steele reflects on her impressive career to this point, including her time as an air-personality in Indianapolis & Cinncinatti. She tells about getting to interview Snoop Dogg at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas, what it is like working with The Bob & Tom Show and much more!
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Jan 10, 2022
#29 - Jala Washington
Multimedia journalist & reporter Jala Washington joins Jimmy to remember their broadcasting roots together at Carmel High School. Jala discusses her career to this point in Texas and the work she put in to become a bilingual journalist. She also recalls the pressure of being a gymnast in college, the pressure she felt to perform and how being an athlete has helped professionally today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Nov 22, 2021
#28 - Carly Donofrio
Hairstylist Carly Donofrio opens up about her career, the way her work makes women feel empowered, the challenge of navigating unrealistic expectations on social media & much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Nov 11, 2021
#27 - Dr. Michael Lea
Chiropractor Dr. Michael Lea explains what a chiropractor provides to patients, how people can go about becoming one, and the additional responsibility of running a business in his soon to be launched private practice on the north side of Indianapolis. An open and honest conversation about the importance of movement and the excitement of Michael becoming a father for the first time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Nov 2, 2021
#26 - Mallory Moreno
Air-personality Mallory Moreno reflects with Jimmy on their time in college together at the University of Indianapolis as communication majors. Mallory discusses the struggles she's dealt with in her career and the importance of emphasizing better mental health practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Oct 22, 2021
#25 - Braylen Morgan
Model Braylen Morgan talks with Jimmy about the challenges of working in modeling, the reaction of family & friends to him coming out as bisexual in college, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Aug 10, 2021
#24 - Austin Roberts
Former UCLA and Los Angeles Chargers TE Austin Roberts joins the podcast to discuss what it's like growing up with a NFL coach as a father, the demands both on and off the field around football, and how he is still involved with sports after his playing days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jul 21, 2021
#23 - Tyler Conrad
Director, tour photographer, and videographer Tyler Conrad talks about his career based out of Nashville. His clients include artists like Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, & Devin Dawson. He discusses his love for the entertainment business, the struggles and tribulations that got him to this point & more!
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Jun 17, 2021
#22 - Kirbie Croshal
Kirbie Croshal is Sr. VP of Online Marketing & VP of Marketing for Croshal Entertainment Group. CEG is a premiere label services, marketing and artist management company in the music industry since 2003. Kirbie talks about growing up in marketing with her father Fred Croshal, who ran Madonna's record label before starting CEG. Kirbie also talks about her experience in artist management, building brands for clients like AJ McClean of the Backstreet Boys and the ever changing landscape of social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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May 11, 2021
#21 - Kayla Sullivan
Kayla Sullivan joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of working as a television news reporter and single mom. Kayla gives you an idea of the pressure that can be felt working in media including audience criticism as a woman. She reflects on her experience so far in media and the consequences this kind of career can have on work/life balance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Apr 13, 2021
#20 - Russ Collins
Russ Collins is the founder and creative director of CIZ Films in Indianapolis. He reflects on his love for video production, what he learned as a student athlete at the University of Indianapolis and his vision for CIZ as brand in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Apr 2, 2021
#19 - Jordan Beasley
Jordan Beasley is a University of Indianapolis alum currently working with the Denver Broncos in their public relations department. He talks with JBK about how he ended up at UIndy, his mentality when it comes to career advancement and the importance of work life balance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 25, 2021
#18 - Andrew Brewer
Andrew Brewer has been listed in over 30 publications as one of the Top 50 Psychics in the World. He explains his process for making predictions and how people can best project their core power. For more information about Andrew visit www.andrew-brewer.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 19, 2021
#17 - Colin Bowles & Adam Mahan Williams
Colin Bowles and Adam Mahan Williams just launched their own production company Two W Productions. They have worked as actors and content creators, but have taken the steps to turn their creative partnership into a brand. Learn about the process of starting a production company, get a behind the scenes understanding of what auditioning is like & much more!
For more information about Two W Productions including merchandise visit: www.twowproductions.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Feb 10, 2021
#16 - Corey Ryan Forrester ("The Buttercream Dream")
Stand-up comedian Corey Ryan Forrester AKA "The Buttercream Dream" stops by the show to talk about his comedic influences, the challenges of doing comedy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and QAnon congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jan 1, 2021
#15 - Rivkah Reyes
Actress and musician Rivkah Reyes opens up about their experience as a child actress, starring in School of Rock, the importance of cultural diversity in media & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Oct 16, 2020
#14 - Dr. Jack Brown
Dr. Jack Brown is one of two people in North America to be both a physician and an expert in body language/emotional intelligence. He provides insight into how a candidate's body language can impact their standing with voters, the factors that campaigns must consider to show their candidate in the most positive light on a national stage, and the lasting effect of President Trump's behavior on future generations ahead of the 2020 Presidential election. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Oct 5, 2020
#13 - Pat Boylan
Play by play announcer for the WNBA's Indiana Fever Pat Boylan joins the podcast to discuss his love for sports broadcasting, and the importance of finding a mentor to help navigate a wildly competitive industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Sep 21, 2020
#12 - Rob Brown
Rob Brown is the Sports Information Director for Roncalli Athletics in Indianapolis, Indiana. He reflects on his experience with the Los Angeles Clippers in media relations, the improvement of sports media through advanced technology and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Aug 26, 2020
#11 - Don Abbott
Don Abbott a pioneer for radio, television, and advertising discusses his lasting media career including the founding of his own audio-visual company, Abbott Productions.
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Aug 18, 2020
#10 - Dr. Jack Brown
Body language expert Dr. Jack Brown discusses the importance of body language tendencies in everyday life and how it can be used to shape the 2020 presidential election. Having done thorough analysis of Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States, he provides great insight into what subtle movements indicate possible deception and the likelihood of underlying conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Aug 10, 2020
#9 - Mark Patrick
Mark Patrick joins the podcast to discuss his accomplished media career. During the 1990's, Patrick was featured on Indianapolis airwaves with the nationally syndicated morning radio show "The Bob & Tom Show" but that's just a start. He also hosted afternoon drive on 1260 WNDE with "Mark Patrick on Sports" and was the sports director at WISH-TV Channel 8. Now retired, he reflects on his stellar career, how to create a work-life balance & much more.
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Aug 3, 2020
#8 - Dean Metcalf
Producer of the nationally syndicated morning radio show "The Bob & Tom Show" Dean Metcalf joins the podcast to talk about his career in radio, his love for performing live music, and an interesting collection of fun POTUS memorabilia.
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Jul 17, 2020
#7 - Scott Romer
World-renowned photographer Scott Romer talks about his 50 year career in photography including extensive experience with professional wrestling and boxing. He is the co-author with John Cosper of the book "When it Was: My Life on Both Sides of the Camera" available on Amazon.
Buy now: www.amazon.com/When-Was-Life-Sid…era/dp/B088JC7YWW --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 26, 2020
#6 - Brent Terhune
Stand-up comedian Brent Terhune from Indianapolis, Indiana talks about his comedy influences, the strangest audiences he's performed for & much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 25, 2020
#5 - Bill Levin
Bill Levin talks about his work as Grand Poobah of The First Church of Cannabis located in Indianapolis, Indiana. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 16, 2020
#4 - Robert Wuhl
Two time Emmy Award winning actor, comedian, and writer Robert Wuhl discusses his experience as the creator of HBO's Arliss, working alongside Jack Nicholson in Tim Burton's Batman & much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 11, 2020
#3 - Steve Allee
Steve Allee is a world-renowned jazz artist, composer, and educator from Indianapolis. He discusses his first experiences with jazz, working as the music director for the nationally syndicated radio program "The Bob & Tom Show" and what it means to him to be a mentor for aspiring young musicians. Recorded at the WICR-FM studios in April of 2014. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 9, 2020
#2 - Chooch Kennedy
An interview conducted with my dad Chooch Kennedy back in 2014 where he talks about his four decade long career as a musician. He talks about his earliest musical influences and the assortment of professional experience he gained performing to a variety of audiences. Chooch died from esophagus cancer in September of 2019, but leaves a lasting legacy in Indianapolis as a talented performer, beloved friend, and the best father a son could ever ask for. As much as I miss my best friend, I know he's with me everyday and is part of everything I do. This interview is my most treasured and captures my dad's genuine heart as a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I love you Dad, every time, all the day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbkonair/support
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Jun 5, 2020
#1 - Noel Casler
Noel Casler worked for 6 seasons on The Celebrity Apprentice working directly as a talent escort for the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump. Casler has more than 25 years of live television experience handling talent logistics, but is now a stand-up comedian based out of New York City. Noel is also a co-host on "The Stuttering John Podcast" alongside John Melendez from Howard Stern & Jay Leno fame. Noel has an honest conversation with Jimmy about his experience working with Donald Trump & much more.
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