JBK On Air

Matt Taylor is Voice of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. He makes his second appearance with JBK On Air to talk about his duties as a play-by-play announcer. Matt also shares what being a parent has taught him and the importance of being present in his children’s lives. Matt reveals he collects license plates & thinks of his favorite sounds. Matt’s first appearance from May 23, 2022 is available at EP39 in the archives! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show through 150 episodes! It’s an honor & privilege to document so many compelling stories in trying times. Link to rate, review, subscribe & donate https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

Comedian Danny Dunn makes his second appearance with JBK On Air to promote the upcoming event, Danny Dunn and Friends: A Holiday Comedy Show! The show is December 20th in the suite section at Victory Field. The doors open at 7:00 PM with the show getting started at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now for $35 at the link below! Full episode is available everywhere now at EP149! Catch up with Danny's first appearance on EP42 in the archives. Rate, review, subscribe & donate if you enjoy the show! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonairDanny Dunn and Friends: A Holiday Comedy Special Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danny-dunn-and-friends-a-holiday-comedy-show-tickets-1088361431339?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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 President-elect Trump will cause to American public health. He mentions socioeconomic factors as a key element in food security & the importance of verifying health information before making claims on social media. Finally, Jamie recalls his days as a college football player at the University of Indianapolis, his favorite BBQ spots in Kansas City & the love he has for the back to back Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Full episode is available now! Rate, review, subscribe & donate!Need help designing a website or starting a podcast? Reach out for more information including rates at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

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 James & Bronny James set to become the NBA’s first father-son duo on the Lakers. Finally, JBK agonizes over waiting to see the Indiana Pacers win a NBA Championship with the regular season tipping off tonight! Reach out to me for more information at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

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, her biggest pet peeves, and what movies helped shape her sense of humor. Finally, Jess expresses gratitude for her job, getting to live out a dream she had for herself growing up. Full episode is available everywhere now! #jbkonair I am available for hire to produce, edit, and publish your next media project at affordable rates! Reach out to me for more information at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

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’s followers get cultivated and the real danger of having this kind of leader in the Oval Office. Jennifer talks about POTUS Joe Biden’s legacy and the lasting positive impact of his leadership. JBK reacts with Jennifer to the first debate between VP Kamala Harris & convicted felon Donald Trump, how VP Harris better communicated her vision for the future of America & much more. Episode is available everywhere now! I am available for hire to produce, edit, and publish your next media project at affordable rates! Reach out to me for more information at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

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 authentic in their on-air performance. I am available for hire to produce, edit, and publish your next media project at affordable rates! Reach out for more information! at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair Links to rate, review, subscribe, & become a supporter of the show - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

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 the palpable excitement around VP Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota governor Tim Walz. New episode is available everywhere now! #jbkonair Check your voter registration & vote blue to move forward with hope at a better future! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

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 favorite option served at the cafeteria and the renovations being done to Carmel High School’s campus to enhance student experience. New episode is available everywhere now! #jbkonair Need media/marketing help for your business or organization? Available for hire at affordable rates! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

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 now! Links to rate, review, & donate in my bio! Need media/marketing help for your business or organization? Available for hire at affordable rates! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

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 in our time. He also reveals his extensive Magic 8 Ball collection. New episode is available everywhere now & should help bring some peace to you! Please be so kind to rate, review, & donate if you feel compelled. Need media/marketing help for your business or organization? I am available for hire at affordable rates! Contact jbkennedyproductions@gmail.com if interested! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

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 pineapple belongs on pizza. Finally, JBK and Peyton emphasize the need for people with disabilities to be part of marketing campaigns in the future. An easy conversation with one of the best souls I know! New full show is available everywhere now! Links to rate, review, & donate - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

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 University and how mentors encouraged her to begin teaching. She later reveals what her experience was like at Paisley Park some of her favorite spots to eat in Indianapolis and her distain for cursive singing. Thank you for being my teacher and for your enthusiastic energy. Teachers like you make a difference! Full show available now! Links to rate, review, & donate https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

“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 danger that Trump is as the presumptive GOP nominee, and the very real retribution he plans on implementing in November if re-elected. Former POTUS Trump will end American democracy if allowed back in the Oval Office. Don't allow this lifelong criminal, traitor and coward to regain power. He will be an dictator/autocrat for life, hurting anyone who isn't blindly loyal to him. This book is an urgent plea to independents, fiscal republicans, third party people, voters who “don’t like politics,” and those critical of POTUS Joe Biden. Thank you Greg for what you do! Folks like you make me believe democracy will prevail! Rate, review, subscribe & donate to sustain future shows! #jbkonair Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

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 school. JBK & Jesse also talk about the rise of fascism and how this combative political climate is impacting access to quality teachers. Finally, Jesse praises his high school sweetheart Ashlen and how her work as a teacher has made him a better educator. #jbkonair Rate, review, subscribe & donate - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

"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 electric guitar and how 10x Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton recently bought it at Arthur’s Music Store for his own collection. Dr. G and JBK talk about former POTUS Donald J. Trump being convicted on 34 felony counts in New York, the negative impact of excessive breaking news & much more! Full episode is available everywhere now! Catch up on Dr. G’s first appearance at EP54! Rate, review, subscribe & donate #jbkonair - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

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 recalls the duty he felt and the calm of Bob & Tom’s staff during the attacks on September 11, 2001. Finally both discuss their distain for silence, trying to avoid the awkward feeling of dead air. Full episode is available everywhere now! Catch up on over 130 shows in the archives! #jbkonair Rate, review, subscribe & donate here - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair