JBK On Air

Jamie Placht is a certified health education specialist with the Kansas City Public Library. He joins the show from Kansas City to discuss nutrition, with the hope of combating misinformation spread by conspiracy theorists like Robert Kennedy Jr. & podcaster Joe Rogan. Jamie discusses the real dangers of empowering RFK Jr. and the damage his appointment as Secretary of Health & Human Services with...

Professional basketball player Avery Woodson makes his second appearance on the program from Italy. Both recommend their favorite restaurants in Indianapolis & Avery educates Jimmy on the Marvel Comic Universe. Avery talks about the autographs he’s collected over the years including Brett Favre, Steve McNair, & many more. Avery is honest about the reality of nepotism in the NBA with LeBron...

Guitarist & musician Tommy Baldwin joins the show for EP146 🔥 Full show is everywhere now! I am able to produce, edit, and publish your next media project (podcast, book, etc.) at affordable rates! Reach out to me for more information at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair 🔗🌲🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 #jbkonair

Jess Hooker works for the nationally syndicated radio show The Bob & Tom Show handling guest booking and serves as Special Projects Coordinator. She joins JBK to talk about starting as an intern with the show to the full-time role she is in now. She is honest about the challenges of working as a woman for a show that tends to appeal more to men. Jess also shares her first concert experience, h...

Dr. Jennifer Merciceca is a historian of political rhetoric, a professor of communication at Texas A&M University and a published author. She joins JBK to discuss her book Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump, which explains the strategies former POTUS Trump uses with language to manipulate his followers as well as alter their sense of reality. She explains how Trump’...

Jay Michaels is Assistant Brand Manager & an air-personality for KHMX Mix 96.5 in Houston, TX. He joins Jimmy to talk about his career in radio after meeting each other working together in Indianapolis. Jay shares his favorite local spots to eat in Houston and how he tries to have work/life balance with the demands of his job. Finally, Jay emphasizes the need for young professionals to be auth...

Tony Michaels is a political commentator & host of The Tony Michaels Podcast which can be heard Monday - Friday from 12 noon - 2pm EST LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch! Described as the Rush Limbaugh of the left, Tony joins JBK to talk about the political climate ahead of the Democratic National Convention. They discuss Donald Trump’s obvious mental decline, MAGA’s impending implosion and...

Chick McGee of The Bob & Tom Show joins the podcast & has the distinction of milking a cow at this year’s Indiana State Fair! New episode is available everywhere now! #jbkonair Need help creating content or marketing your business/organization? Available for hire at affordable rates! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Dr. Tim Phares is principal at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. He joins Jimmy having met each other over 20 years ago during his first year of teaching at the kindergarten level. He talks about the challenges responsibilities of being administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, having a team of 13 assistant principals at Carmel High School today. Dr. Phares shares his f...

Stephanie Koff is co-host of TheFive8 with Greg Olear, fighting for democracy and civil rights. She joins JBK to discuss the running mate chosen by VP Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. She also reacts to a tasteless Republican National Convention and the danger of conservative donors like PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, who owns GOP VP nominee JD Vance. New episode is available everywhere...

Andrew Bassano Brewer is a psychic, voted by multiple publications as one of the best in the world. He returns for his second appearance with JBK On Air & Andrew discusses the political climate in the United States & what the nomination of VP Kamala Harris means for the future. He shares his work concerning reincarnation and past lives, saying it’s possible Prince was Mozart reincarnated i...

Voice of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, Pat Boylan joins JBK On Air for the second time, first appearing in EP13 from October 5, 2020! New show is available everywhere now! Links to rate, review, & donate! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

Peyton Thompson returns for her second appearance with JBK On Air as a Digital Marketing Coordinator for the Indiana Pacers/Indiana Fever & their team stores. She talks about the popularity of rookie phenom Caitlin Clark and her transcending impact on not only the WNBA but American culture. She shares suggestions on how to handle writer’s block, which restaurant has the best fries, and if pine...

Diana Pannell is an Adjunct Professor of Music at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN. She joins her former student JBK, meeting each other more than 20 years ago at Orchard Park Elementary, when Jimmy began kindergarten. She reflects on her time as a music teacher with Carmel Clay Schools and her favorite moments as an educator. Diana starts by talking about her music education at Indiana Uni...

“If Trump wins & you vote third party, let me tell you... You will feel bad, forever. For the rest of your life you will feel bad, I promise you.” - Greg Olear Honored to have author Greg Olear on the program to discuss his newly released book “Rough Beast: Who Donald Trump Really Is, What He’ll Do if Re-Elected and Why Democracy Must Prevail” available anywhere books are sold. We talk about the d...

Jesse Smith is an elementary education teacher based in Orlando, Florida. He teaches social studies which includes early American history and Florida state history for 4th and 5th grade students. He reflects on growing up in Carmel, IN and how his favorite teachers have influenced his teaching style. He recalls working alongside Jimmy at both CHTV and WHJE as an aspiring broadcaster back in high s...

"The One Where Chris Stapleton Bought Dr. G’s Guitar" Dr. Rob Gobetz is a retired professor of communication spending more than 20 years at the University of Indianapolis Rob joins Jimmy from a new home, preparing to move in his mother-in-law. He shares the importance of preparing food together and gardening, needing fresh tomatoes as a first priority. Rob shares the story of his first e...

Drew Carey is General Manager for The Bob & Tom Radio Network. He talks about working for the show’s flagship station Q95 since 1987 and his work as an adjunct professor at the University of Indianapolis, having Jimmy as a student for his media programming course. Drew documents some of his favorite bits including “I Can’t Drive 465" with vocals by Jimmy’s dad Chooch Kennedy. Drew also re...

Corya Channing is a retired college professor teaching communication and drama courses in her career, spending more than 20 years at Purdue Northwest. She joins her nephew Jimmy from Miller Beach in Gary, Indiana to talk about her experiences in the classroom, how communication has changed over the years, and what that means for the survival of American democracy. Corya documents her role as edito...

Scott Uecker is the former General Manager of WICR-FM, HD1/HD2/HD3, & UIndy TV5. He joins his former student Jimmy as Assistant Professor Emeritus for the University of Indianapolis, retiring after more than 20 years as a college professor. Scott recalls what inspired him to become a teacher, never imagining he would do it as a career. Jimmy & Scott talk about the evolution of technology a...

Former NBC Universal executive Mike Sington, makes his second appearance for JBK on Air from his home in Los Angeles. Jimmy & Mike first reflect back on the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the lack of toilet paper and other basic items. Mike talks about Howard Stern's in-depth interview with POTUS Biden, what he remembers about living through the OJ Simpson trial, & much more...

Ryan Osborn is head coach for Carmel High School Boys Basketball in Carmel, IN. Coach Osborn joins Jimmy to recall Carmel’s back-to-back state championship run he earned as an assistant under coach Scott Heady. Coach Osborn explains how his job has changed since becoming head coach at Carmel and ways he has improved since taking charge of the program. Jimmy asks about the importance of routine whe...

Scott Heady is head coach for University of Indianapolis Men's Basketball. Scott joins Jimmy to talk about accepting this new challenge, after spending the last seven years with crosstown NAIA mainstay, Marian University. Coach and Jimmy reflect back on time they both spent together at Carmel High School, where the Greyhounds won back to back 4A State Championships. Now back as a UIndy alumnus...

Newly inducted member of the Indiana Basketball of Fame, Pete Smith joins Jimmy for his second appearance on the show. He documents his career as a coach and how humbling it is to be an inductee this year. Pete talks about the success of Purdue Basketball making The Final Four, ahead of their national championship matchup against defending champion UConn. He also emphasizes the value of assistant...

Demetrice Bruno is a philanthropist, activist, & CEO of Redemption Outreach Services Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. She joins the podcast to talk about the mission of ROSI, which provides programs that offer family support, life coaching with coping skill workshops, as well as group family counseling sessions. These programs are geared toward providing tools that aid in personal development and su...