JBK On Air

JBK On Air

JBK On Air is a podcast that offers an archive of one-on-one interviews as well as original content created by Jimmy Kennedy. Visit https://linktr.ee/jbkonair for more!

Episodes

October 6, 2025 58 mins

Charles (CJ) Benberry is a news reporter for Fox 59 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He joins JBK to discuss their time together as communication students at The University of Indianapolis including their biggest educational takeaways as alumni. CJ talks about the daily routine of being a news reporter and what should be included in a demo for media job candidates in 2025. Finally, CJ takes the JBK On Air Questionnaire, revealing his favo...

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Sean Copeland is host of The Sean Show for B105.7 weekdays 6-10 AM in Indianapolis. He also serves as program director for B105.7 & country station 97.1 Hank FM in Radio One’s Indianapolis cluster. He joins the show to discuss his career in radio and how he believes radio can help inspire people. Sean talks about his daily routine, segments unique to his show and what was his big break in entertainment. Finally, Sean takes the ...

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August 21, 2025 44 mins

Brad Sever is an assistant principal at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana on the north side of Indianapolis. Brad breaks down his role as an assistant principal including the subject areas and programs he oversees as an administrator. Brad works together with educators to deliver opportunities, knowledge and experiences to over 5,000 students every year. Jimmy reflects on the tremendous chance getting to work with CHTV and WHJE...

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July 18, 2025 46 mins

Garrett Willis is a real estate investor and former college football player based in St. Louis, Missouri. He joins JBK to reflect on their time spent together as classmates at the University of Indianapolis. Garrett looks back at his football career compiling 122 receptions, 13 TD's and over 1,700 receiving yards in 37 career games. Garrett opens up about the difficult transition athletes must make after their playing career, g...

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July 16, 2025 56 mins

Jalen Jones is a comedian originally from Indianapolis, now based in Atlanta. He joins JBK to discuss his career in entertainment including the strangest gig he’s ever had to perform. Jalen discusses a variety of topics like pickleball, strip clubs & his daily routine.Finally, Jalen takes the JBK On Air Questionnaire to reveal the best sandwich & much more! New episode is available anywhere you get podcasts Subscribe to ove...

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July 11, 2025 43 mins

Psychic and author Andrew Bassano Brewer returns for his 3rd appearance with JBK On Air. JBK documents the chaos of Trump 2.0 only 6 months into his term as President of the United States. Andrew shares the need to remain calm, seeing 47’s media blitz is by design to exhaust people. New episode is available everywhere you get podcasts! Rate, review, follow & subscribe anywhere you get podcasts! Also available for hire as a podc...

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May 23, 2025 42 mins

Harold "H.B." Bell (Jumbo Love) is the President/CEO of RadioNext.tv based in Indianapolis. H.B. returns for his second appearance with Jimmy to once again advocate for under served communities around Indianapolis, supplying information for resources like mental health services, youth programs, and career development. Jumbo Love talks about his passion for poetry, using it as a way to express songs and heal. HB uses AI te...

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May 20, 2025 29 mins

Comedian Ambur James joins JBK to discuss the challenges of being in a male dominated industry like comedy. Ambur shares the best advice she has received since being in stand-up, how she decides her wardrobe for a show & much more! Finally, Ambur takes the JBK Questionnaire revealing her favorite curse word and alcoholic drink!

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April 27, 2025 45 mins

Stephanie Koff is co-host of The Five 8 with Greg Olear which airs every Friday night at 5 PM PT & 8 PM ET fighting for democracy and civil rights. She joins JBK On Air for the second time to discuss the latest blunders from Trump 2.0 & his incompetent cabinet. She sees RFK Jr. as the most dangerous appointment so far, knowing his lack of qualifications and reckless spreading of misinformation will make all Americans sick. ...

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April 11, 2025 55 mins

Author Greg Olear makes his second appearance with JBK On Air to discuss the first ten weeks of Trump 2.0. Greg goes through 47’s incompetent cabinet and which appointee will be the most consequential to the United States. He predicts Trump will seek a third term as POTUS and that the Democratic Party cannot & should not run President Obama for a third time. Jimmy mentions the burden that will be placed on seniors and their fam...

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February 17, 2025 47 mins

Dr. Rob Gobetz is a retired professor of communication, teaching Jimmy in several courses during their time together at the University of Indianapolis. Rob makes his third appearance with JBK On Air to discuss the latest chaos with Trump 2.0, ways that the media tries to distract the public, & what most scares him most about AI technology. Finally, Rob takes the JBK On Air Questionnaire to determine what is the best sandwich &a...

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January 14, 2025 36 mins

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 ...

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December 13, 2024 38 mins

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 ar...

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November 16, 2024 54 mins

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 t...

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October 22, 2024 57 mins

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 be...

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October 6, 2024 48 mins

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!

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September 20, 2024 57 mins

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 mov...

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September 16, 2024 60 mins

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 ...

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August 28, 2024 53 mins

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. ...

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August 16, 2024 63 mins

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 ...

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