JBK On Air

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 cafete...

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, & ...