The Jimbo Podcast

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with radio legend Ron Samuels!  For the first time, Ron shares his radio journey from coast to coast.  You'll hear the amazing stories of working with “Wolfman” Jack, being a L.A. radio personality and TV News Anchor (at the same time), selling “soul” shoes and more! If you don't know -  Ron Samuels is a radio veteran who has managed m...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Radio Legend Walt "Baby" Love! In part one of this two-part exclusive, Walt talks about how he landed his big break at KYOK-AM here in Houston, how he became the first Black On-Air Talent at KILT Radio (The Big 610), how he magically got his name Walt "Baby" Love and more! IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Reverend Walter...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks to his former co-worker and radio legend Garry Boone! Garry talks about his determination to work in radio despite being confined to a wheelchair due to Cerebral Palsy,  his production of over 300 "Southeast Texas Journal" shows, his love of radio and more! A true inspirational story, Garry worked for 29 years in major market radio.

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik travels back to 2013 to talk to Aaron Paul aka Jesse Pinkman of "Breaking Bad."  The interview was conducted just days after the airing of what some call the greatest "Breaking Bad" episode of all-time, "Ozymandias."  With only two episodes left in the series, Aaron shares his thoughts on the finale, the upcoming spin-off...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik travels back to 2011 to talk to comedy legend Robert Klein. Taped on the night of Klein's third appearance on "Law & Order: SVU," the two talk about the comedian's influence, his HBO specials, defending Carol Burnett on his first "Law & Order" episode, being the gynecologist of Jennifer Lopez and more! Robert Klei...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks to his former co-worker and radio legend Jammin' Jimmy Olson. And get ready...Jimmy tells all!   He talks about his early start at the age of 14, his involvement in several radio wars, the birth of "97.9 the Jet" excuse me -" The Box," his crazy switch to the competition Majic 102 right after destroying them in ratings,...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Radio Legend (KBXX, WBLS, WHYI), Author, Screenwriter and former boss Quincy McCoy! For the first time, Quincy shares his entire radio journey spanning from coast to coast! Along the way, you'll hear some great stories like his funny and tragic first broadcast, his trip to Miami's "booty" room, taking on the competition...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with former boss/Program Director and Morning Show partner Robert Scorpio!  For the first time, Scorpio shares his radio journey from being the college radio station trashman to being the boss at one the biggest gambles in radio history.  You'll hear the amazing story of the launch of 97.9 the Box in Houston along with the stories of crazy...

On this episode, taped in June of 2020, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with longtime friend, Psychic Marva.  Marva has joined Jim for many shows in the past - and now she's here to predict the future as they cover the Covid crisis, November's election and more!  Marva also shared info about her Psychic Fair taking place in Houston, Texas on Saturday June 6, 2020.

On this follow-up episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik continues his conversation with his radio mentor a.k.a. the guy that got him his first "on-air" job - Texas Radio Hall of Famer Johnny Goyen. In part two, Johnny talks about his glory days at KFMK, his broadcasts from the Goodyear Blimp, the DJ's that inspired him, his historic interview with Buddy Holly's widow, the shoo...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks to his radio mentor a.k.a. the guy that got him his first "on-air" job - Texas Radio Hall of Famer Johnny Goyen.   In part one, Johnny talks about his early start, his mentor Texas radio legend Paul Berlin, working at Houston's soul station in the 60's KYOK (complete with audio from James Brown, Four Tops and more!), the birt...

Radio legend Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Musician/Comedian/Impressionist/Legend and former co-worker Jay Lamont.  The two talk about the radio pranks they used to pull in the "fun and free" days of radio, Jay's many incredible impressions, celebrity run-ins with Patti Labelle and Isley Brothers and more! Plus, this episode includes a bonus "Prince" bit from ba...

In this episode Jimbo talks with great friend and radio legend, Shelley Wade. After working in Houston with Jim, Shelley went on to work at some of the biggest radio stations in the world.  The two talk about the "fun days" of radio at the one of the first hip hop stations in the country, how Shelley went from receptionist to air talent, Shelley's traumatic 9-11 experience in NYC, h...

EPISODE 2!   From 2018, Jimbo talks with Actor/Writer/Director Ike Barinholtz (MADtv, Eastbound & Down, and The Mindy Project) about his new movie at the time, The Oath.  The two also discuss "showbiz" friends, how he got his role in "Suicide Squad," screenwriting, being the hunk of "Sisters" and more!

Welcome to The Jimbo Podcast! A special extension of The Jimbo Show!  In episode one, Jimbo interviews longtime radio partner, The Madd Hatta, about the end of the Madd Hatta Morning Show (2001-2019), covid issues, the best soft rock song and more. Thanks for listening!