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JBK On Air
by James Blair Kennedy III and JBK On Air LLC
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
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#176 - Ambur James
Comedian & entrepreneur Ambur James returns to JBK On Air for the second time to share her comedic writing process, her strangest gig & much more. Ambur and JBK debate if men or women lie more in relationships, the biggest red flags to avoid, & her qualifications for a romantic partner. Finally,...
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#175 - Steve Allee
Grammy nominated jazz musician and composer Steve Allee joins the program for his first appearance since EP3 on June 10, 2020. Jimmy catches up with Steve through the JBK On Air Questionnaire revealing he’d be starstruck by Herbie Hancock & much more! New episode is available anywhere you get...
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#174 - Sara Press
Sara Press is a reality TV show producer and podcaster based in Chicago, IL. Sara joins JBK On Air to discuss her career working on shows like The Celebrity Apprentice, her experiences with the 45th & 47th POTUS Donald J. Trump & much more! Check out Sara's work on her podcast Nothing Small About...
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#173 - Jeff Pearlman
“Press Box Chronicles” New York Times best selling author Jeff Pearlman joins JBK On Air to discuss his career in writing for Sports Illustrated and his latest book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur released in 2025. Jeff also discusses his book Football for a Buck: The Crazy...
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#172 - Greg Olear
Greg Olear returns for his third appearance with JBK On Air to promote his latest book Another Wonderful Secret: Infrequently Asked Questions About Jeffrey Epstein. The book gives people a better understanding of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminality and how it is connected to the daily chaos we see in...
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#171 - Bob Kevoian
With loving memory of Bob Kevoian, we take a deep look into the JBK On Air vault with one of the proudest moments of my career both then and now. I was fortunate enough to interview National Radio Hall of Fame member Bob Kevoian of The Bob & Tom Show for my morning show Casual Friday as a student...
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#170 - Andrew Bassano Brewer
One of the most highly regarded psychics in the world Andrew Bassano Brewer returns to JBK On Air for his 4th appearance on the program. Andrew returns to reflect on the latest chaos from Trump 2.0, predicting ongoing economic issues in the coming months for the United States. Past episodes with...
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#169 - Liz Abbott
Jimmy's second cousin Liz Abbott joins the show from Sanibel, Florida to document her career as an actress, community involvement specialist, mom and overall force of nature. They reminisce about growing up in a loving environment, surrounded by love in their immediate and extended family. Liz &...
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#168 - Rob Gobetz
Retired professor of communication Dr. Rob Gobetz returns for his 4th appearance with Jimmy as the all-time leader for guest appearances. Jimmy & Rob discuss the newly launched war in Iran by Trump’s regime, the implications of a looming Time Warner/Skydance Paramount merger & much more! Need a...
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#167 - Matt Taylor
Voice of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts Matt Taylor returns for his third appearance with JBK On Air! New episode is available now anywhere you get podcasts! Need a podcast producer? Reach out to get started at affordable rates! #jbkonair Links to watch, rate, review, subscribe & donate -...
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#166 - Mallory Moreno
Mallory Moreno is a commerce editor and UIndy alumni based in Sarasota, Florida. She returns to JBK On Air after a 5 year absence with her last appearance coming in EP26 from November 2, 2021. Mallory & Jimmy react to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, the series finale of Stranger…
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#165 - Derek Schultz
Derek Schultz of ISC Sports Network returns for his third appearance with JBK On Air. Jimmy & Derek document the improbable undefeated National Championship season for Indiana Football led by coach Curt Cignetti & Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza Derek feels conflicted about the victory…
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#164 - Martha Acuña
Martha Acuna is an actress, model, entrepreneur & mom based in Miami, Florida. Martha joins Jimmy for the first podcast episode of 2026 to discuss her acting career, immigrating to the United States, & the challenges of being a working parent. Martha talks about her love for dogs, Mexican food &...
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#163 - Jason Acquisto
Air-personality & podcaster Jason Acquisto joins for his second appearance with EP163! New episode is available everywhere now! Watch at 12 noon ET LIVE on YouTube and anytime in the podcast archives! Links to watch & subscribe Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair 💯 #jbkonair
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#162 - Mike Berman
Mike Berman is a sports reporter and anchor for NBC Chicago. He makes his second appearance with JBK On Air for a wide ranging conversation including his love for comedy legend Chris Farley. Later, Mike considers “The Last Dance” to be his favorite documentary, reveals his favorite sound and much...
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#161 - Charles Benberry
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...
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#160 - Sean Copeland
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....
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#159 - Brad Sever
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…
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#158 - Garrett Willis
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…
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#157 - Jalen Jones
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...
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#156 - Andrew Bassano Brewer
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…
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#155 - Harold "HB" Bell (Jumbo Love)
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…
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#154 - Ambur James
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...
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#153 - Stephanie Koff
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...
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#152 - Greg Olear
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...
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#151 - Dr. Rob Gobetz
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, &…
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#150 - Matt Taylor
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...
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#149 - Danny Dunn
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...
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#148 - Jamie Placht
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...
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#147 - Avery Woodson
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,...
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#146 - Tommy Baldwin
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
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#145 - Jess Hooker
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...
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#144 - Dr. Jennifer Mercieca
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...
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#143 - Jay Michaels
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…
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#142 - Tony Michaels
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...
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#141 - Chick McGee
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 -...
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#140 - Dr. Tim Phares
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…
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#139 - Stephanie Koff
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…
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#138 - Andrew Bassano Brewer
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...
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#137 - Pat Boylan
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
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#136 - Peyton Thompson
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...
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#135 - Diana Pannell
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…
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#134 - Greg Olear
“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…
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#133 - Jesse Smith
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...
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#132 - Dr. Rob Gobetz
"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…
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#131 - Drew Carey
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...
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#130 - Corya Channing
Corya Channing is a retired college professor teaching communication and drama courses in her career, spending more than 20 years at Purdue Northwest. She joins her nephew Jimmy from Miller Beach in Gary, Indiana to talk about her experiences in the classroom, how communication has changed over…
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#129 - Scott Uecker
Scott Uecker is the former General Manager of WICR-FM, HD1/HD2/HD3, & UIndy TV5. He joins his former student Jimmy as Assistant Professor Emeritus for the University of Indianapolis, retiring after more than 20 years as a college professor. Scott recalls what inspired him to become a teacher…
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#128 - Mike Sington
Former NBC Universal executive Mike Sington, makes his second appearance for JBK on Air from his home in Los Angeles. Jimmy & Mike first reflect back on the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the lack of toilet paper and other basic items. Mike talks about Howard Stern's in-depth interview...
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#127 - Ryan Osborn
Ryan Osborn is head coach for Carmel High School Boys Basketball in Carmel, IN. Coach Osborn joins Jimmy to recall Carmel’s back-to-back state championship run he earned as an assistant under coach Scott Heady. Coach Osborn explains how his job has changed since becoming head coach at Carmel and...
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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!
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