JBK On Air

David Dixon is a photographer based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He covers the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and college basketball for the Indianapolis Recorder. He discusses his career beginnings with Jimmy and the financial cost to get started in photography. He also emphasizes the importance of mentors and building relationships in sports media. Finally, David reflects on some classic moments in his career, including Christian Watford's game-winning buzzer beater against Kentucky at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall!

Derek Schultz of ISC Sports Network joins the podcast to talk about his earliest radio influences growing up on the east coast, arriving at Indiana University for his first day without ever visiting, and his experience in sports talk. Derek recalls a funny story interacting with The Bob & Tom Show upon arriving in Indianapolis, being forever grateful to their entire staff. Finally, he talks about continuing to stay in media as a writer for Indianapolis Monthly, emphasizing to students the importance of having a versatile skillset.

Dr. Rob Gobetz is a retired professor of communication with 24 years experience teaching at the University of Indianapolis. He joins his former student Jimmy on the podcast from Slovenia to reflect on his career in education. Jimmy & Rob also discuss the state of American democracy and the issue of misinformation from a sensationalized media, corrupting the very foundations of our political system. Dr. Gobetz emphasizes the importance of responsible journalism & critical thinking skills from the public as vital steps toward addressing major problems like global warming and gerrymandering. A great chat for anyone who wants to learn about the challenges of being a college professor and the requirements to become one.

Billy Davis is a sports agent based out of Miami, Florida. He chats with Jimmy about the challenges of recruiting clients and the demands of meeting a client's needs once added to a roster. He reflects on his career as a student athlete & how that experience has helped him build a network of contacts in his current career. Finally, Billy provides a realistic look at the financial burden it can be to run an agency.

Gregg Doyel is a sportswriter for the Indianapolis Star, being named three times as the country's top columnist by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He talks about his career beginnings at the Miami Herald as beat writer for the Miami Marlins and working with former ESPN personality Dan Le Batard. He also opens up about the challenges of work-life balance in media, the ways in which writing can help people heal & much more!

Mike Bray is an air-personality and DJ based out of Indianapolis, IN. He talks with Jimmy about his love for music as a drummer and the factors that have positioned him as a top DJ in Indianapolis with clients like the Indy Fuel and the WNBA's Indiana Fever. You can hear DJ Mystro on the new Hot 100.9 in Indianapolis & reach out by following @DJMystro on IG!

Bernie Eagan is a 2018 Indiana Broadcast Hall of Fame inductee with more than 40 years experience on the air in Indianapolis. He has managed to build a career in radio despite the challenge of being blind. Bernie talks about the adversity he has overcome to accomplish his professional goals, what it means to have a career he loves, and much more!