The Jimbo Podcast

On this special extra episode, taped on October 5, 2023, Psychic Marva tells Jimbo about some exciting new things coming to the upcoming psychic fair in Houston.  And,  she gives her predictions for the fall and beyond - including if Trump will win back the presidency, will the Cowboys win the Super Bowl, will the economy get better and more!  She also has some very interesting thoughts about Chri...

It's not everyday you get to interview a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, so on this super special episode of Jimbo podcast, I interview Mike Love of the Beach Boys.  The Beach Boys are appearing in Lubbock on Sunday September 24th (with John Stamos) at Buddy Holly Hall.   Mike and I  talked about Buddy Holly, his first pitch at Guardians game, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, The album "Holland,...

On this special extra episode, taped on September 27, 2022, Psychic Marva tells Jimbo about some exciting new techniques coming to the upcoming psychic fair in Houston.  And,  she gives her predictions for future including if Biden and Trump will run for President again. IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW... MARVA'S next PSYCHIC  FAIR will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the La Quinta Hotel...

On episode 87,  I had the honor of talking with Texas Radio Hall of Famer Lanny Griffith!  Lanny's wild ride took him from "traffic in bondage," to doing TV and radio at the same time. Hear stories about Lanny's wild magazine cover, crazy times with Stevens and Pruitt, The start of the Buzz in Houston and more!  And, it's all wrapped up in a cozy 30 minutes! MORE ABOUT LAN...

On Episode #86 of The Jimbo Podcast, I talk with film director Joshua Shultz.  Mr. Shultz is known for A String to Pull (2013), Strobe (2017) and his latest Americana , which will premiere and kick off the Viva Texas Film Festival in Victoria, Texas on Friday September 15th, 2022.  He is a photographer and director who is known for focusing mainly on celebrity portraits and different artists music...

The Jimbo Podcast is back for Season Two! The interviews this season will include radio greats, actors, comedians, musicians and just about anyone I find fascinating.  On Episode #84, I talk to a recent inductee in the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame, Aurora Cantu!  On part two, we cover her days at San Antonio's KVAR, KTSA-KTFM, KSMG, and KISS along with her days in Houston at KKRW and KLDE. ...

The Jimbo Podcast is back for Season Two! The interviews this season will include radio greats, actors, comedians, musicians and just about anyone I find fascinating.  On Episode #84, I talk to a recent inductee in the San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame, Aurora Cantu!  On part one, of this two part episode, Aurora  talks about her start in radio working at great Texas stations like KTSA, KTFM and KOKE...

The Jimbo Podcast is back for Season Two! The interviews this season will include radio greats, actors, comedians, musicians and just about anyone I find fascinating.  I'm so happy to kick off the season talking with Joe Pogge.  Joe is a new inductee to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.  How did he get there?  Well, take a listen as we talk about his "Lone Star Beer" days,  the birth of...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

In this special Jimbo Podcast series of shows, The Surrealtors (AKA Jim and bandmate and brother George) discuss important influences on their upbringing and their music.  Each episode features a specific Surrealtors song that fits the theme.   The Surrealtors music including the hit albums "No More Milk" and "Think Of A Different Time" can be found on all streaming sites.  And...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik features some legendary birthday pranks.  The classics include a fight over a parking spot, a pig delivery, bad chili  and more!  Enjoy!

On this episode, taped April of 2021, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with longtime friend, Psychic Marva. Marva has joined Jim for many shows in the past - and  on this show, she shares her thoughts for a hopeful May 2021, how the "cardinal" signs will have an interesting six months ahead, the vaccine's effect on the future, planetary movements that could effect you and much mo...

On this episode Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with radio legend Nautica De La Cruz! The two discuss Nautica's start in radio, her work at Power 106 in LA, her stint at Power's competition at 100.3FM The Beat  with Hip Hop greats Ed Lover & Dr. Dre and then with comedian/TV host Steve Harvey and working with the legendary Stevie Wonder at 102.3 KJLH!  Plus, you'll hear abou...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with DC The Brain Supreme of Tag Team aka DC Glenn! The two discuss the making of the smash hit "Whoomp! There It Is!," the bad record contract that followed,  the Houston Rockets  version of "Whoomp! There It Is!" which helped 97.9 the Box win the radio wars of '94,  The making of the highly-popular "Scoop! There I...

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Lawyer/Actress/Writer/Producer/Author Jalene Mack!  The two discuss how she  wrote her best selling book, "The Business of Stage, Screen & in Between," how she ended up acting in big projects like "Batman Vs. Superman" and "Better Call Saul,"  how the auditioning process works, how you can get started and a...

On this amazing 69th episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik and TNC.RADIO.LIVE’s Shelley Johnson interview legendary actor Barry Corbin! Barry has been a lot of amazing films - Urban Cowboy, Stir Crazy, WarGames, No Country For Old Men and more! And, the ultimate Texan has been on a lot of classic TV shows - Northern Exposure, Dallas, Better Call Saul and Modern Family (to name a few)!   And in th...

Taped Live from Jimbo and Jimmy's Spring Drive with Jimbo and Radio Legend Jimmy Olson! All the info is here - how to donate, volunteer, sponsor, support and help the food drive that benefits the Houston Food Bank.  Also, Jimmy shares dates for upcoming drives and has a comment or six about Governor Abbott's opening of Texas.

On this episode, Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with the founder of Timeless Vodka,  Amber Ferrell-Steele!  The two discuss starting a successful business during the pandemic, how "Timeless Vodka" got its name, how she got her product in the stores, Vodka drink recipes and much more!  If you've ever had a dream and needed some inspiration - this episode is for you!   IN CASE YO...

On this episode Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Houston's own director/producer/writer Greg Carter!  So gather around aspiring filmmakers - this show is for you!  The two discuss Greg's early success with his breakout film "Fifth Ward,"  why he (as a director) had to pickup a legendary actor from the airport,  the true story behind the unreleased "J.R. Richard Sto...