JBK On Air

Iman Tucker is a DJ based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He talks with Jimmy about his time as a student athlete at the University of Indianapolis, earning his MBA in May 2018. He reflects on the adversity of surviving cancer twice and the vision he has for his business, Believe Brand Entertainment. 

Since 2016, Iman has performed on behalf of the some of the world’s biggest brands including the NBA, NFL, and Nike. For more information about Iman & his work including rates/availability for hire, visit https://believebrandent.com/

Rick Dunkle is a twenty-year veteran of the film and television industry in Los Angeles, California. He has worked for a number of media organizations and major motion picture studios, including ABC, CBS, Cedar Park, Disney, Entertainment One, Fox, Paramount, Sony, and Viacom. Rick has written and produced content across multiple platforms, including film, television, radio, print, and digital. Throughout his career, he’s served in a number of capacities, including as a journalist, screenwriter, copywriter, television producer, content creator, programming strategist, research analyst, and ad/marketing professional.

He chats with Jimmy about his work on Criminal Minds as a writer/producer, the current state of journalism following the Trump presidency & what it means to be a college professor, newly hired as General Manager of UIndy TV5 at the University of Indianapolis.

Tyler Wideman is a professional basketball player with experience playing in Israel, Croatia, and Hungary. He talks about his experience as a student athlete for Butler Men's Basketball and gives the listener a realistic idea of the skill it takes to achieve at that level. 

Follow Tyler @trw31_45 on Twitter & @bigwug_4 on Instagram for highlights & more!

Danny Dunn is a comedian and writer based out of Los Angeles. He talks with Jimmy about their shared high school experience in Indianapolis, their earliest inspirations for comedy, and how comedy can be used to heal from traumatic situations.

Leah Haslage is a TV/podcast producer and host based out of Cleveland, OH. She talks about her experience in TV fulfilling multiple roles at previous stations including social media responsibilities and managing interns. Leah also mentions her love for music as a Cleveland native, sharing her previous experience as a former employee for the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.

Charlie Clifford is an Emmy Award winning sports anchor, leading News 8 weekend sports coverage at 6, 10, and 11 p.m. on WISH-TV. He talks about his love for Indianapolis as a sports town, how the hiring process works at television stations & work-life balance. Jimmy and Charlie also discuss the human element of being a journalist and the toll it can take on mental health. For anyone looking for feedback on their reel, Charlie can be reached @cliffWISH8 on Twitter.

Matt Taylor is the Radio Production Manager & radio play-by-play voice for the Indianapolis Colts. He talks about growing up in Indianapolis as a sports fan, his earliest aspirations to be on the air, and what his duties are now for an NFL franchise. Matt emphasizes the importance of preparation in his job and the work/life balance sacrifices he makes to deliver top broadcast quality. A jam packed conversation with advice and principles that would make any broadcaster better. 

Jaila Brewer is an actress and model from Indianapolis, IN. Now based in Los Angeles, Jaila has been featured in shows like NBC's This is Us & Dear White People on Netflix. She talks with Jimmy about their shared experience at Carmel High School, what inspired her to be in show business, and the pressures of success.