JBK On Air

Scott Heady is head coach for University of Indianapolis Men's Basketball. Scott joins Jimmy to talk about accepting this new challenge, after spending the last seven years with crosstown NAIA mainstay, Marian University. Coach and Jimmy reflect back on time they both spent together at Carmel High School, where the Greyhounds won back to back 4A State Championships. Now back as a UIndy alumnus, Heady shares his favorite memories of playing for Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Billy Keller, including an intimidating college tryout. He gives advice to parents with student athletes and emphasizes the importance of enjoying every moment. Coach Heady wraps up by sharing his favorite Bob Seger song and the most memorable live concerts he has attended.

Newly inducted member of the Indiana Basketball of Fame, Pete Smith joins Jimmy for his second appearance on the show. He documents his career as a coach and how humbling it is to be an inductee this year. Pete talks about the success of Purdue Basketball making The Final Four, ahead of their national championship matchup against defending champion UConn. He also emphasizes the value of assistant coaches to a team and head coach's success. JBK asks about how depth perception is impacted playing in a stadium environment and what can be done to help shooting percentages. Finally, Pete and Jimmy react to John Calipari leaving Kentucky after 15 seasons for Arkansas.

Taylor Torwudzo is host/producer of Hoosier Lottery, working with CBS 4 and Fox 59 in Indianapolis, IN. She joins Jimmy to talk about their shared experience as students at the University of Indianapolis and her earliest influences in entertainment. Taylor talks about the responsibility of being a mom to her daughter and how being a parent has helped her grow as a person. Both share their favorite TV shows to watch including old reality shows that can be streamed again. Lastly, Taylor talks about the demands of working in television including additional costs like makeup, hair, and nails. Episode 123 is available everywhere! Rate, review, share & donate to sustain future shows! #jbkonair Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

“Bad” Brad Berkwitt is a political activist, retired US Navy veteran, and Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee based in Winfield, Indiana. Brad served for 20 years & 28 days before retiring from the Navy spending 16 years of his tenure in the intelligence field. He joins Jimmy to talk about saving democracy from former POTUS & current GOP nominee Donald J Trump in November. He discusses the political divide happening in the United States and the stark choice Americans face in 2024: democracy with POTUS Biden or autocracy/dictatorship with 45. Both Jimmy & Brad talk about the movies that bring them peace following the 96th Academy Awards. Lastly, Brad calls out the hypocrisy of radicalized service members, organized religion and other factions undoing civil rights in the United States. Follow Brad on the platform formerly known as Twitter @BadBradRSR for more! EP122 is available everywhere! Rate, review, share & donate to sustain future shows! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

Derek Schultz of ISC Sports Network makes his 2nd appearance for JBK on Air, documenting his recent experience at the NBA All-Star Game hosted in Indianapolis. Derek talks about growing up in New York and his father’s job as Director of Taxes for Viacom, which owned channels such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and MTV. He later recalls getting to cover Super Bowl XLVI including a very close encounter with the Archie Manning & the Manning family, immediately after the game. Finally, Derek reveals his favorite sound and curse word. Episode 121 is available everywhere! Rate, review, share & donate to sustain future shows! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Joe Boehnlein is Operations Manager and afternoon host for New Hampshire Public Radio. He joins the podcast to document his experience with Jimmy as colleagues at the University of Indianapolis. He urges for more students to learn about broadcast engineering with the high demand for qualified candidates. He reflects on the opportunity of working at his alma mater as the Director of Engineering for WICR-FM. Joe later shares his experience of coming out as a gay man and the major cultural differences he has seen between Indiana and New Hampshire. Finally, Joe shares his favorite music, the restaurants his misses most in Indianapolis & much more Full podcast is available now! Links to rate, review, subscribe & donate - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Dillon Welch is a pit road reporter & broadcaster for NBC Sports covering NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA telecasts. He recalls his early years alongside Jimmy as students together at Carmel High School, gaining experience through the WHJE & CHTV broadcast programs. Dillon shares the best parts of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, including his favorite food spots. Finally both Jimmy & Dillon reflect on getting to work alongside their fathers Chooch Kennedy & Vince Welch respectfully in the same industry, sharing their best pieces of advice. Full podcast is available everywhere now! Rate, review, subscribe & donate! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair