Best Russ Jankovitz Podcasts (2024)

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Things you MUST KNOW, with Joe Daues, Director of Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks 36:47

7h ago36:47

36:47

Welcome to Episode 30! Today, we're minus Mr. Mike Edwards, while he's off Celebrating his and Rene's 40th Wedding Anniversary with family! Enjoy your time away! On today's Off The Air Podcast, we welcome very special guest Joe Daues, Director of Breast Cancer Foundation of The Ozarks. (http://bcfo.org) Joe covers many important topics, from the BC…

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Mike + Mike + Moose + Joe + Polka = Sports, Laughs and Polka! 35:24

6h ago35:24

35:24

Today, we welcome friend and Radio Alumni, Ray Meyer to Off The Air with The M and M Boys and Big Joe Schmangy! Ray talks about his early years in radio and TV Sports. He and Mike Edwards did many a Play by Play for Drury Basketball. Even, at the ripe OLD age of....of....of.....ah....39 and a half, Ray is STILL behind the Mic, calling games! Listen…

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Remembering an Oak Ridge Boy, Greg Brady and the Bunch, Writing Checks, Our First Movie and Polka! 36:42

3d ago36:42

36:42

On today's Episode, we remember a founding member of the Oak Ridge Boys, Joe Bonsall, who passed away at the age of 76. Mike Edwards shares some memories! We dive into a little Brady Bunch talk, hoping we can persuade Barry Williams (a.k.a. Greg Brady) to join us on the Podcast someday! Oh, we have questions for him, and I'm sure you would, too! We…

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Bad Bosses, Fireworks, Food, and POLKA GALORE! 35:54

22d ago35:54

35:54

In Episode #27, we talk about Bad Boss experiences! Have you ever been called into "The Office"??? Sucks, I know! Been There, Done THAT! We also touch on what's on our July 4th Menus! Are you firing up The Grill! And, of course, let us not forget duh Polka! Big Joe plays yet another Oldies Song Done Polka Style, the way GOD intended! We had a winne…

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More Cat Tails, Remembering Mark Marymount, Hot Summer Days, Jokes and more, oh, and Polka! 34:28

26d ago34:28

34:28

Today, we get a Herbie the Kitten Update! He's a Mini Land Shark and I have the wounds to prove it! Today, we also remember a Springfield Legend, who has passed, Mark Marymount! Mike will tell all! We talk about the HEAT, not the enjoyable DRY HEAT, they enjoy out west, but our wonderful WET HEAT, with NOT SO NICE Heat Indexes! The Mike's have a fe…

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Not So Crazy Cat Lady, plus Polka, that's the Cat's Meow! 35:58

24d ago35:58

35:58

We're half way to 50, with Episode 25! Today, we talk with Marci Bowling, Founder and Excutive Director of "Watching Over Whiskers" (WOW). Marci founded WOW in 2015 as a response to the overwhelming NEED to the unhoused cats and kittens in Southwest Missouri. Learn about the steps you can take to help with the feral cat population, funding, fosteri…

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Will it be Bachelor #1, 2, 3 or Big Joe, with Polka as Icing on the Off The Air Cake! 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Episode 24 brings us emails from Interested Big Joe/Russ Suitors! Will Cupid find his mark and our eligible bachelors find True Love, or will they continue to dine of Swanson TV Dinners, alone....in the dark? We also hear about Russ's new little four legged Housemate! Hear about Herbie and how fate brought them together. And, as always, another Old…

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Cupid takes aim at Russ/Big Joe and MISSES, Plus POLKA! 34:34

1M ago34:34

34:34

Episode 23 finds The M and M Boys giving Russ "The Business"! (Golly Wally, stop giving me the Business) So Russ had a FEW bad experiences from Dating Sites! (SOME good, though) Mike and Mike TRY giving Russ some relationship/dating advice! Primarily, stick a little closer to HOME, instead of searching the Globe! (a.k.a. the Philipines) Mike Edward…

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Meet the Polka Monster High Priest, Bill Connolly, supplier of Big Joe's Holy Sheet Music! 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

Ever wonder where Big Joe get's his Holy Sheet Music, of Oldies Songs, done Polka Style, the way GOD intended? On today's episode Catch 22, The M and M Boys and Big Joe Schmangy, visit with the Bill Connolly, the High Priest of Polka! Hear how it ALL started, along with Bill's Wild and Crazy Years in the radio business, including his time with Scot…

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Hodge Podge of Fun Stuff, and, of course POLKA! 35:54

2M ago35:54

35:54

Today's Episode is Lucky #21! We talk about this, that and the udder..I, mean, other, including Sports Kid Parents! Why do Sports Kids Parents get so CRAZY at games! Mike Edwards talk about his Hoops Midwest Busniess and Crazy Parent Situations that have occured! We had another Krispy Kreme WINNER! Listen to find out WHO and the song they guested c…

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Unless there's POLKA! 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

On today's Off The Air Podcast, duh Boyz just talk about dis, dat and duh udder, I mean, other! We talk about the weather, we talk about Break Ups, some fun radio memories, shrinkage, concerts and, of course, POLKA! We had a WINNER from our last Podcast! Listen to find out WHO and what the Oh So Hard Oldies Song Done Polka Style, the way GOD intend…

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Jingles, Daredevils and Polkas! What a O, O, O, O'Reilly, I mean, Really Big Shoe for you! 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

On today's 19th Episode of Off The Air, with The M and M Boys and Big Joe Schmangy, we open up with the M's talking about their Mud Rasslin' escapades, and by "Mud", we mean Krispy Kreme Glazey Goo! Mmmmmm, Donut Goo! We then have a visit from Jingle and Music Producer, and a current member of the legendary Rock Group, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils…

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3 MC's, 3 Old Radio Farts and an Oldies done Polka Style, the way GOD intended! 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

Episode 18 brings you a few old radio stories. Have you ever been a Master of Ceremonies? The M & M Boys talk about their memorable times on stage, introducing some Big Name Entertainers, including Kenny Rogers and The Beach Boys. Oh, and Russ (Big Joe) MC'ed a Fashion Show EARLY in his career. Man Oh Man, did he have DUH MOVES...which could have g…

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3 Mikes + 1 Joe = one HECK of a Show, with Polka, of course! 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

On today's episode, The M and M Boys and Big Joe visit with long time Herschend Family Entertainment Member, now retired, Mike Woody! Mike, the 3rd Mike on today's show, talks about his time in Branson, with attractions such as Silver Dollar City, White Water and more! Getting know and spending time with big name celebrities, such as Big Joe Schman…

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Fast Food Favorites, Puttin' Up Duh Cat, Whitey Herzog and Polka! 37:24

3M ago37:24

37:24

On Today's Episode Sweet 16, we dive into the world for Fast Food Favorites! The M and M Boys, and Big Joe, talk about their favorite Fast Foods, and why! From Subway Cookies and Culvers to Whataburger! What's YOUR favorite Fast Food and why? We talk about the old KOSP Oldies 105.1 Giant Inflatable Cat, featured at many remotes and parades, and the…

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3 Men and a Girl...and Polka! 33:31

3M ago33:31

33:31

In today's episode, The M&M Boys, and Big Joe Schamany, talk with Nancy Simpson, formally Morning Show Co-Host, along side Rick Moore, who we visited with on our LAST Episode. Nancy talks about her start in the radio biz, with a 20 year career in the News Department, with a fun transition to Morning Show Host, ultimately, along side long time radio…

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3 Old DJ's + 1 Accordion = Fun Radio Stories and, of course, POLKA! 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

On today's Episode 14, The M & M Boys and Big Joe Schmangy visit with Special Guest, and by "Special" we don't mean "Short Bus Special", we mean, like REALLY Super Awesome..Rick Moore! Rick talks about his illustrious radio career, his morning show partners, having the radio business Door, hit him, where the Good Lord Split him and his love for hor…

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Conspiracies, Shohei Ohtani, Pete Rose and Polkas! 30:56

4M ago30:56

30:56

In today's Lucky Number Episode 13, we enter the mysterious world of conspiracies! No, not Bigfoot or Aliens, we're talkin' Bettin' on Baseball and other Sports! Listen to todays episode, then email us at offtheairpodcast1111@gmai.com or find us on Facebook and give us YOUR thoughts on Sports Athletes betting on sports or anything on your mind. And…

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Sports, Jokes and, of course, Oldies Music done Polka Style! Tank You Boyz! 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

On today's episode, we talk a little Green Beer, Sports, tell jokes and wrap things up with an Oldies Song done Polka Style, the way GOD intended! Listen to end, and if you know the Oldies, done Polka Style, you could win a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! Just email your answer to offtheairpodcast1111@gmail.com or post your answer on our Facebook Pag…

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BBQ, Sports and, of course, an Oldie done POLKA STYLE, the way GOD intended! 34:28

5M ago34:28

34:28

As we hit our Oceans Episode 11, we talk with Special Guest, Lyndal Scranton, Co-Host of the ever so delicious Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, available at https://tailgateguysbbq.com. Along with THAT, Lyndal is Competitive BBQ Dude, PR Director at Lucus Oil Speedway, Member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, and a half doze other great things! We cov…

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A Potpourri of Punny..I mean Funny! 35:31

5M ago35:31

35:31

As we hit the Double Digit Podcast #10, today's episode is a variety of topics and will make you ask the question, "What did I come in here for"? Seriously, folks, if you need 30 plus minutes to just chill and have a few laughs, enjoy today's Off The Air with The M and M Boys and Big Joe Schmany, guarateed to to bring a smile to your face, or, at l…

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Beatle Mania, Liverpool Legends and a Beatles song done Polka Style. 40:34

5M ago40:34

40:34

Today, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles with special guest, Marty Scott, "George" with Liverpool Legends! Marty tells about how L.L. came about, with a once in a lifetime meeting of George Harrison's sister, Louise! From Branson, Missouri and The Rose Bowl, to Carnegie Hall and around the World, the Liverpool Legends are becoming le…

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Conveniences, Comfort Foods and Polkas! 35:22

5M ago35:22

35:22

Today, we start the show off with a BANG! And by "BANG", I mean Polka! Yes, 2 Polkas for the price of one! The Boys talk about some of the conveniences we enjoy, followed by the comfort foods we crave! Mmmmmm, Liver and Onions! Oh, and Meatloaf! We wrap up Episode 8 with your chance to win a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! Guess the Oldies Song, Done…

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Super Bowl Game Talk, Tragic Parade Events, Radio Firings and healing Power of Polka 32:48

6M ago32:48

32:48

Today's episode begins on a serious note, as Mike, Mike and Big Joe talk about the tragic mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Parade Celebration. Prayers to all affected. We then talk about the games high and low points. We then discuss the AX Falling in the radio biz. Many of us, in the biz have had the Firing DOOR his us, w…

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Tom Ladd, Missouri Sports Hall of Famer and an Oldies done Polka Style, the way GOD intended 28:13

6M ago28:13

28:13

Today, we talk with newly inducted Missouri Sports Hall of Famer, Tom Ladd! Hear about his personal journey in Sports Broadcasting and the sports legends he's encounted. Tom and Mike Edwards share some Play by Play Stories. Mike Roberts adds his 2 Cents Worth. Plus, Feel The Power of Polka with Big Joe and his Wurlitzer. Guess the Oldie Done Polka …

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Giving Travis and Taylor some LOVE, We Play an Exotic Commercial, and Big Joe Sexy's Up A Polka 33:11

6M ago33:11

33:11

In today's Episode, we talk about the upcoming Super Bowl Game and show a little love to Super Couple Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift. Russ talks about his quick trip out to Arizonia to take part in some of his High School Teacher's 50th School Reunion. We talk about the creative radio commercial process and share a few radio gems from the past. And…

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It's a Potpourri of Yucks, and Polka! 35:51

6M ago35:51

35:51

It's a Potpourri of Yucks! Not "Yucks" as in "Ewwww, that's Yucky", Yucks, well, maybe Big Joes Cologne, but the FUNNY kind of Yucks! Plus, Big Joe plays an Oldie, Polka Style, the way GOD intended! Guess the song and you could win Krispy Kreme Doughnut! Mmmmmmmm!By Russ Jankovitz

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A Krispy Kreme Dream Comes True, with an Oldie Done Polka Style! 38:42

7M ago38:42

38:42

Jimmy Strickland, formerly with Krispy Kreme, joins us today, as we dive into the real story of how Krispy Kreme came to Springfield, Mo! PLus, we add Sweet Glaze to our Podcast as Big Joe brings out the Wurlitzer and plays us an Oldie Song done Polka Style, the way GOD intended! Hear how YOU could win a dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! Mmmmmm, Doooon…

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The M and M Boys and Big Joe wrap up 2023 with a BANG...OR...a Fizzle! 34:20

7M ago34:20

34:20

In this weeks Podcast, Big Joe TRYS to take over the show, which is short lived! The Boys talk about their Holiday Events, New Years Resolutions, Festivus Moments and More! Enjoy Duh Show! Ah One and Ah Two and Ah......By Russ Jankovitz

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Introducing Duh Boyz in Duh Band 33:23

8M ago33:23

33:23

3 Old Radio Pals, who are now "Off The Air", talk about life, family, experiences, occasional current events and topics, airing of grievances, fun character visits, polka music, (Yes, I said Polka Music) jokes and more! Plus, we'll, occasionally, hash up some old radio memories. "Off The Air", hopefully, will bring a chuckle and smile to a short se…

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Russ Jankovitz Podcasts

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Off The Air with The M and M Boys and Big Joe Schmangy

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Things you MUST KNOW, with Joe Daues, Director of Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks 36:47

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Mike + Mike + Moose + Joe + Polka = Sports, Laughs and Polka! 35:24

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Remembering an Oak Ridge Boy, Greg Brady and the Bunch, Writing Checks, Our First Movie and Polka! 36:42

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Bad Bosses, Fireworks, Food, and POLKA GALORE! 35:54

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More Cat Tails, Remembering Mark Marymount, Hot Summer Days, Jokes and more, oh, and Polka! 34:28

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Not So Crazy Cat Lady, plus Polka, that's the Cat's Meow! 35:58

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Will it be Bachelor #1, 2, 3 or Big Joe, with Polka as Icing on the Off The Air Cake! 34:46

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Cupid takes aim at Russ/Big Joe and MISSES, Plus POLKA! 34:34

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Meet the Polka Monster High Priest, Bill Connolly, supplier of Big Joe's Holy Sheet Music! 32:26

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Hodge Podge of Fun Stuff, and, of course POLKA! 35:54

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Unless there's POLKA! 34:37

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Jingles, Daredevils and Polkas! What a O, O, O, O'Reilly, I mean, Really Big Shoe for you! 35:32

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3 MC's, 3 Old Radio Farts and an Oldies done Polka Style, the way GOD intended! 35:41

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3 Mikes + 1 Joe = one HECK of a Show, with Polka, of course! 32:57

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Fast Food Favorites, Puttin' Up Duh Cat, Whitey Herzog and Polka! 37:24

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3 Men and a Girl...and Polka! 33:31

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3 Old DJ's + 1 Accordion = Fun Radio Stories and, of course, POLKA! 29:56

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Conspiracies, Shohei Ohtani, Pete Rose and Polkas! 30:56

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Sports, Jokes and, of course, Oldies Music done Polka Style! Tank You Boyz! 30:45

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BBQ, Sports and, of course, an Oldie done POLKA STYLE, the way GOD intended! 34:28

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A Potpourri of Punny..I mean Funny! 35:31

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Beatle Mania, Liverpool Legends and a Beatles song done Polka Style. 40:34

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Conveniences, Comfort Foods and Polkas! 35:22

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Super Bowl Game Talk, Tragic Parade Events, Radio Firings and healing Power of Polka 32:48

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Tom Ladd, Missouri Sports Hall of Famer and an Oldies done Polka Style, the way GOD intended 28:13

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Giving Travis and Taylor some LOVE, We Play an Exotic Commercial, and Big Joe Sexy's Up A Polka 33:11

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It's a Potpourri of Yucks, and Polka! 35:51

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A Krispy Kreme Dream Comes True, with an Oldie Done Polka Style! 38:42

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The M and M Boys and Big Joe wrap up 2023 with a BANG...OR...a Fizzle! 34:20

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Introducing Duh Boyz in Duh Band 33:23

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