The Jimbo Podcast

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik comes out of the cold and  features some legendary weather bits from his radio days! Not only do you get the 2020 new classics from The Jimbo Morning Show on HOUSTONRADIOPLATINUM.COM...  but you get some of greatest  weather bits/parodies of all time!  Snow! Ice! Sleet! Rain! Flooding! Hurricanes! Power Outages! It's all here- in a cozy 10 minute...

On this episode, taped February of 2021, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with longtime friend, Psychic Marva. Marva breaks down all things love from the upcoming Valentine's Day weekend...the truth behind finding a "Soulmate,"  Compatible Signs, How Astrology can help your relationship and more! THE BREAKDOWN FOR MARVA'S PSYCHIC FAIR... FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH... at th...

On this episode Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Texas Radio Hall of Famer Steve Eberhart about his new book Full Circle , his radio career and more! IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Steve Eberhart, an inductee of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Eberhart's career began at KGAF in 1973 and he spent much of his career in Dallas radio at legendary stations such as KVIL 103.7 , KLUV 98.7 , K...

On this episode,  Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with former co-worker and Houston Rap/Radio legend, Jazzie Redd! The two discuss Jazzie's start in music, the heyday of "I Am A Dope Fiend" single, making the move to radio, returning to music,  being featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and more! Don't miss it! IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Rodney Lloyd Edmonson...

On this episode, Jimbo talks with  Best Selling Author, TV Personality and Physician Dr. Ian Smith about the Covid crisis, the vaccine and why you should take it, writing his new fiction book "The Unspoken," discipline, working out, staying healthy and more! Don't miss it! IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED:...

He's back!  He was on Episode 1 - now Episode 61!  That's right, after a crazy 2020, Jimbo and Madd Hatta reunite to talk about it all - Covid, Trump's Last Days, The Texans and Deshawn Watson, The James Harden Trade, The Bee Gees Documentary, Noir Y Blanco's musical return and a whole lot more! And, Hatta gives you the inside scoop on being the head of one of Houston's ne...

On this throwback episode to last year, Celebrity Trainer Craig Adams shares his health and fitness tips in our Covid world.  Jimbo and Craig discuss no gym exercise, at home meal plans, how to make canned food more healthy and more! Great info for 2021!

Hold on to your hats! 2021's first Jimbo Podcast is a doozy (as Ned Ryerson would say)! Bruce Reiner is a Beer man, a Tour Guide, a Record Promoter and a whole lot more! From selling Bubble Yum to classmates to breaking multi-platinum hit records for RCA, Universal, Capitol and Columbia Records (to name a few), Bruce has done it all! Hear Bruce tell amazing tales of promoting the hits and wor...

On this special extra episode, taped on December 30, 2020, Psychic Marva gives us her predictions for 2021, teaches Jimbo about numerology and whole lot more! Also, do you know what's your number for 2021?  Don't worry, Marva will explain how to calculate.  And, after you figure it out, it will give you a fresh perspective on the new year! IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... MARVA'S nex...

Hey guys! Jimbo here wishing you and your family the best in 2021! Thanks for supporting the podcast and my morning show at houstonradioplatinum.com.  On this episode, I feature some of the best bits and interviews from the past year.  On the bit side, you'll hear "Virus Fighting," "That's What I Call Quarantine!," "That's What I Call Wearing A Mask!" a...

Here it is! Restored in its full glory! "The Madd Hatta Morning Show Christmas Carol: The Tale of Hatta Scrooge" written by myself and Charlie Dickins!  Production and sound design by the one and only Kooper! Starring Madd Hatta, J Mac, Nnete, Nana Applebottom, Mr. Shipwash, Rob G., Slim Thug, Bun B. and more! And, narrated by Bishop Beazy! Featuring 3 original songs by the Atascocita Th...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik features some legendary Christmas bits!  Not only do you get the 2020 new classics from The Jimbo Morning Show on HOUSTONRADIOPLATINUM.COM like "Sing A Christmas Song (Lounge Version)" but you get some of greatest holiday parodies of all time!  We're talking "Krunk Kristmas," "Workers Gone Wild," Christmastime In The...

In an unprecedented move, I yield my podcast to spotlight the new Holiday release from the Elastic Plastic Band "Sing A Christmas Song."  With the distribution company dragging their feet, this is the only way to spread the joy of EPB to the world!  Included are five different versions of "Sing A Christmas Song," a special EPB Christmas and an amazing surprise at the end!  All...

THIS WEEK ON THE JIMBO PODCAST - AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON AN EXCLUSIVE STORY THAT WILL BE TOLD YOU EXCLUSIVELY! Oh, and there'll be music too as Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks to Jason Meeker and Joseph Johnson from the Elastic Plastic Band! BUT FRESH OFF THE PRESS...LET'S GET YOU CAUGHT UP... DIT DIT DIT (Think old typey sound effect) JIMBO PODCAST HEADLINE :  Elastic Plastic Band...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik interviews radio legend and creator of the podcast "Aircheck,"  Rich Desisto! Rich has worked at multiple radio stations across the east coast as an air talent and he also teaches broadcasting.  You'll hear many great stories as Rich talks about the night he let the F-bomb fly, his cool encounter with Chris Cornell, his awkward moment w...

On this amazing 50th episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik interviews radio legend and former co-worker Chris Alan! Chris has worked at multiple radio stations across Texas as an air talent and now is a co-owner of the successful Christian's Tailgate chain of restaurants (voted Best Burger in Houston).  You'll hear many great stories on this action-packed episode as Chris talks about hi...

On this episode...Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik interviews educator, songwriter, screenwriter, producer, filmmaker and friend since 8th, strike that - 7th grade - Joseph Johnson! In Part 2 (of 2), The two discuss  their screenwriting adventures!  You'll hear exciting tales how they optioned a script, how they caved in to studio demands, how they got a manager, how they lost a manager, how the...

On this episode...Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik interviews educator, songwriter, screenwriter, producer,  filmmaker and friend since 8th, strike that - 7th grade - Joseph Johnson! The two discuss how a "progressive" middle school education experiment scarred them for life, how they became screenwriting partners for over 5 features, the upside and downside producing a award-winning short...

 It's a  Jimbo Podcast special episode with Jammin' Jimmy Olson to let everyone know about Jimbo & Jimmy's Food and Ton of Toys Combo Holiday Drive! IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... JIMBO has been a staple in Houston, Texas since 1991, on the radio and in the community. As part of The Madd Hatta Morning Show, Jimbo helped it consistently rank as the number #1 Morning Drive show i...

It's a short and sweet edition of "The Jimbo Podcast" as we share an extended version of the traditional  final "Jimbeazy Interview" with the 2020 Presidential candidates.  As heard on election day on The Jimbo Show on Houston Radio Platinum, the "interview" garnered big social media numbers - so "by popular demand" we make the interview available to th...

On this special extra episode, taped on October 29, 2020, Psychic Marva has the answer to all the burning questions of life...Who will win the presidential election?  How long will it take to get the results of the presidential election? Will Covid ever go away?  Do internet horoscopes  really work? Are there such a thing as "lucky numbers?" What is Vedic astrology and how does it compar...

On the episode Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with his favorite guests of all-time, his daughters Anna and Stephanie.  Both  are members of BTS army,  a fan group that loves the K-POP group BTS.  And, to help you understand this worldwide phenomenon, Anna and Steph discuss how they became fans, the best songs, their favorite members and more!  Also, you'll get to hear "Mic Drop&quot...

On this episode...Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik interviews radio veteran, songwriter and filmmaker Craig "Crackerjack" Russell.   The two discuss  how he got his nickname, breaking into radio, both working with the legendary Johnny Goyen, getting into Nashville's songwriters circle and his new documentary on Amish/Mennonite athletes "Kings of Indiana."   IN CASE YOU DIDN&a...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with veteran Houston comedian and Legendary Anime Voice Actor Rob Mungle! The two discuss his Rob's comedy roots, his rise in the world of Anime voice acting, hitting the "hot" road with fellow comedian Doug Stanhope, the "Whiskey Brothers" podcast, the mystery of "Space John Wayne" and whole lot more!  IN CASE...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Comedian, Voice Actor, Editor and long-time friend Jason Lee a.k.a. Jaxon Lee (we'll explain on the show). The two discuss his significance in the history of Humble, Texas, being a traveling comedian, confronting the other Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl, Alvin and The Chipmunks) in a Target, winning a voice actor award for his work in anim...