JBK On Air

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, & ...

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 ext...

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, JB...

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 ...