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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 Rus...

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!

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 t...

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...

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. Th...

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!

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.

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.

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 f...

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 pa...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.