JBK On Air

JBK On Air

By James Blair Kennedy III and JBK On Air LLCSociety & Culture
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JBK On Air episodes

  • #66 - John Feal

    John Feal is the President & Chairman of the FealGood Foundation which advocates for all emergency personnel (firefighters, police officers, nurses, volunteers, sanitation workers, transportation workers, construction workers etc.) within the United States who have been injured, or face serious injury due to action or omission, in the course of their duties or within their everyday lives.

    The mission of the FGF includes educating elected officials and private entities on the various problems, concerns and issues faced by first responders in their everyday duties. 

    John continues to lobby for healthcare & compensation owed to first responders who helped on September 11, 2001. He talks about working with comedian Jon Stewart on this worthy cause and what still needs to be done moving forward to give these heroes lasting peace of mind.

    26 min
  • #65 - Betsy Murphy
    Betsy Murphy is the author of the book "Autobiography of an Orgasm" publishing it in November 2014. The book is a memoir describing Betsy's journey to achieve orgasm and heal from sexual trauma through her research. She talks with Jimmy about the importance of empathy in intimate situations & if size matters. Jimmy talks about how people with disabilities are viewed when it comes to sex, while Betsy reveals what it is like to date a quadriplegic. Betsy also recalls seeing Prince LIVE in Australia two months before his death, seeing music as another tool that can be used to heal from trauma.
    For more information about Betsy & her work follow @betsybmurphy on Instagram!
    59 min
  • #64 - Casey Harshbarger
    Casey Harshbarger is a guitar player based out of Indianapolis, IN. In 2007, he was a Top 10 finalist for Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Hero competition, being featured in the February 2008 issue. He talks about the challenges of being a working musician, the joy he gets from entertaining audiences, and the experience of playing with Jimmy's dad as part of Chooch & The Enchanters. A great show that will help listeners understand more about the guitar, how it is played & the magic that comes from creating original material.
    37 min
  • #63 - DJ MAE
    DJ MAE is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, performing her unique mixes for clubs and events around the world. She talks about what it is like to work as a woman (DJane) in a male dominated industry. She recalls opening for Steve Aoki, her strangest gigs, & more! For information about MAE including rates & availability for hire, follow her @mae.djane on Instagram!
    33 min
  • #62 - Taylor Richardson
    Taylor Richardson is the Head of Community for LOOP Mobility Inc. - She joins Jimmy to talk about their experience as classmates at the University of Indianapolis, including what sparked her interest to learn about public relations. They both recall the chaos of the 2016 Presidential election and how a Trump presidency changed politics. They also react to Trump's 2024 presidential bid, who the Democratic Party should run against the GOP for the future, and the quick fascistic downfall of Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover.
    53 min
  • #61 - Lacey Locke
    Lacey Locke is a former college swimmer at Northwestern. She joins Jimmy to talk about their shared high school experience including the dedication it takes for Carmel Girls Swimming to maintain their national record for consecutive state championships, winning every year since 1986. Lacey is grateful to have been a part of such a winning tradition, how well it prepared her to face adversity, and the people she has been able to meet through her experience. Finally, Lacey reflects on the challenge of completing law school and the ways in which these qualifications can be used to start a new career.
    28 min
  • #60 - Michael Rheinheimer
    Michael Rheinheimer is a news producer for WNDU in South Bend, Indiana. He talks with Jimmy about their shared experience as college classmates at the University of Indianapolis. They react to the 2022 midterm elections and the effect misinformation will have on American democracy in the future. Michael also reflects on his parents encouraging him to pursue journalism, being thankful to work now for a station he grew up watching in Elkhart. Finally, Jimmy & Michael share grief of losing a parent and how people can try to cope following trauma.
    50 min
  • #59 - Regan Fine
    Regan Fine is a former Butler University cheerleader. She talks with Jimmy about their shared high school experience at Carmel, the demands of competitive cheerleading, and the pressure of performing on game days. She also gives an inside look into how she creates content for Instagram including the best times to post.
    26 min
  • #58 - Kristi Lee
    Kristi Lee is the news director and a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Bob & Tom Show. She reflects on her stellar broadcasting career as a newly inducted member of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. Kristi also predicts where radio will be headed in the coming years, pointing to car listening & smart speakers as key elements to keeping an audience.
    17 min
  • #57 - Giauna Neville
    Giauna Neville is a musician based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. G talks about her experience as a drummer/percussionist and the educational path she has taken to gain this knowledge in music. Jimmy talks with G about the challenge of being a woman of color in a male dominated industry and the need to hire diverse crews for gigs. Finally, Giauna previews some of her upcoming projects and the need for musicians to be fairly compensated. An open conversation about music, how it has changed through time and the realistic demands of working in a highly competitive industry.
    1 hr 1 min

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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!