JBK On Air

Jason Acquisto is an air-personality & podcast producer/host based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He recalls his early years in radio as a morning drive producer and the various “on-air” names he went by in his career. Jason also documents his love for the band U2 and how important Bono is to a performance. Finally, Jimmy tells about meeting former President of the United States Bill Clinton at a local book signing, on the hottest day of the summer. Full show is available everywhere now! Rate, review, subscribe & donate! Links - https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Haley Coronado joins Jimmy to reflect back on their time spent together as communication students at the University of Indianapolis. She recalls her experience as a cheerleader, growing up in the suburbs of Chicago and attending the same high school as Isiah Thomas, documented in the critically acclaimed film Hoop Dreams. Haley talks about her favorite TV shows including American Horror Story, created by Indianapolis native Ryan Murphy. Finally, Jimmy & Haley bond over food including some of her specialties as a chef. Full show is anywhere you get podcasts!

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Caroline Forbes-Pozen is an elementary special education teacher based in Denver, Colorado. She recalls the privilege of getting involved with Best Buddies in high school at Zionsville and what motivated her to pursue this career path. She describes her previous experience as a teacher on St. Thomas Island in the US Virgin Islands. Both Jimmy & Caroline are also forever grateful for their protective mothers & caring teachers early on in school. Finally, Caroline reveals to Jimmy she is 15 weeks pregnant and what she is most looking forward to as an expecting mom! Full show is anywhere you get podcasts! Rate, review, subscribe & donate! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Peyton Thompson is a Digital Marketing Coordinator for the Indiana Pacers with retail & their team store. She reflects on her college experience at Butler & what it’s like getting to witness basketball games at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. Peyton sees the pros/cons to having a dentist as a parent & appreciates the 24/7 commitment of being a stay-at-home mom. Finally, Peyton talks about the challenges of creating content with how short attention spans are in 2024. Episode is available everywhere now. Rate, review, subscribe & donate at https://linktr.ee/jbkonair & on all social media platforms!

Russ Maloney is the Director of Operations & Programming for KCLU 88.3 FM in Thousand Oaks, California, 45 minutes west of Los Angeles. Russ joins his former student Jimmy after spending time together as colleagues on 88.7 WICR-FM in Indianapolis. Russ recalls donating to the Indiana Pacers telethon to keep the franchise from leaving Indianapolis & sees the deck stacked against them ever winning an NBA Championship. He shares a story of working with former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence before entering politics, when Mike hosted of The Mike Pence Show for Network Indiana. He later reveals the best live concert he's seen & the most rewarding part of being a college professor. For more information about Russ, you can follow him @russmaloney on the platform formally known as Twitter. Rate, Review, Subscribe & Donate to sustain future shows! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Princess German-Dodson is a former DII college basketball player & traveling ICU nurse. She reflects on her experience as a student athlete at the University of Indianapolis where she ended her career with 1,443 points, the ninth most all-time in UIndy history. She shares how stressful being a nurse can be and the ways her athletic background prepared her for a career in medicine now. Finally, Princess manifests some goals & resolutions for the year ahead in 2024. New show is available everywhere now! Rate, review, subscribe & donate! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair #jbkonair

Kylee Kendall is a communication specialist for Beacon Health System in South Bend, Indiana. She joins Jimmy to catch up after being a communication major with him at the University of Indianapolis. She recalls her experience as Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector, UIndy's campus newspaper, and the stressful process of putting a full issue together.

Jake Query is the host of Query & Company which airs 12-3 PM ET on 93.5 & 107.5 FM The Fan in Indianapolis. He is also the co-host of Query & Schultz alongside Derek Schultz on ISC Sports Network & anywhere else you get podcasts. He documents his experience as a sports broadcaster covering INDYCAR races, including the Indianapolis 500 as a native hoosier. Jimmy & Jake discuss the stadiums with the best spread of food available to working media. Finally, Jake talks about the various trips he has taken overseas and which places he wants to see next! Jake Query is the host of Query & Company which airs 12-3 PM ET on 93.5 & 107.5 FM The Fan in Indianapolis. He is also the co-host of Query & Schultz alongside Derek Schultz on ISC Sports Network & anywhere else you get podcasts. He documents his experience as a sports broadcaster covering INDYCAR races, including the Indianapolis 500 as a native hoosier. Jimmy & Jake discuss the stadiums with the best spread of food available to working media. Finally, Jake talks about the various trips he has taken overseas and which places he wants to see next! For more information about Jake you can follow him @jakequery on X! Rate, review, subscribe, and donate to sustain future shows! Follow @jbkonair on all social media platforms for more!

Mike Berman is a sports reporter and anchor at NBC Chicago. He catches up with Jimmy after meeting each other as colleagues on the sideline during an Indianapolis Colts game day. Mike previously worked for the Indianapolis affiliates CBS 4 & Fox 59, getting to cover events like the Final Four & Indianapolis 500. Mike shares his go-to pizza places in Chicago, favorite places to eat when he comes back to Indianapolis & much more. For more information about Mike & his work, you can follow him @MikeBermanNBC on the platform formally known as Twitter (X) or [email protected] through email! Rate, review, subscribe & donate to the show to sustain future episodes! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair

Sarah Smith is a musician based out of Indianapolis, IN. She joins Jimmy to talk about their shared experience as communication students at the University of Indianapolis. Sarah documents her experience as Music Director for WICR-FM including a Swing Era music show she hosted on The Diamond. She talks about learning to play the guitar, how music can change people, and the trauma she has healed from through songwriting. Finally, Jimmy opens up with appreciation toward Sarah for one of the best compliments he's ever received in his career, during their time working together in school. Rate, review, subscribe & donate! https://linktr.ee/jbkonair