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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

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The word “jobber” is defined in popular culture as somewhat of a journeyman. The movie Rocky tells the story of a boxing jobber, who defies the odds to become the world heavyweight champion. Talk radio veteran Jeff Zito speaks with celebrities about their first job. If not for their big break, what would they have become? Were they destined to be rich and famous? Or were they almost a jobber?

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Episodes

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Seann William Scott

Seann William Scott is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Seann be doing if not for being "Stifler" in the 1999 teen comedy, American Pie? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a PE Teacher like Hugh Jackman. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you listen to podcasts.

Oct 17, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Tesh

John Tesh is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John be doing if not for being a musician and radio and television presenter? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a PE Teacher like Hugh Jackman or a praying mantis exterminator like Taylor Swift. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you listen to po...

Oct 10, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Tony Khan

Tony Khan is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Tony be doing if not for being a businessman, sports executive, and professional wrestling promoter, best known as the founder, co-owner, president, CEO, executive producer, and head booker of All Elite Wrestling? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a PE Teacher like Hugh Jackman, or working as a praying mantis exterminator, like Taylor Swift. They m...

Oct 01, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Don Barnes

Don Barnes is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Don be doing if not for being a rock vocalist and guitarist and one of the founding members of the Southern rock band 38 Special? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a PE Teacher like Hugh Jackman, or working as a praying mantis exterminator, like Taylor Swift. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscrib...

Sep 27, 202531 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Sal Vulcano

Sal Vulcano is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Sal be doing if not for being an improvisational and stand-up comedian, and a member of The Tenderloins, a comedy troupe consisting of himself, James Murray, Brian Quinn, and formerly Joe Gatto? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a PE Teacher like Hugh Jackman, or working as a praying mantis exterminator, like Taylor Swift. They may have been just...

Sep 22, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - The “Takin A Walk” Podcast with Buzz Knight

Join us for an intimate conversation with Raine Maida, the iconic lead singer and primary songwriter of the Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace. Known for his unique countertenor falsetto voice and poetic lyrics, Raine shares the journey of forming the band in 1992, the evolution of their sound, and his enduring role as the last original member of the group. Beyond music, Raine opens up about his solo career, his passionate philanthropic work with War Child and other charities, and the...

Sep 18, 202530 min

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Ryan Dusick

Ryan Dusick is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Ryan be doing if not for being a Therapist, Author, Speaker, Founding Drummer of Maroon 5, and now Host of The Harder to Breathe Podcast? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Hairdresser, like Danny DeVito, or worked as a praying mantis exterminator, like Taylor Swift. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, an...

Sep 12, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake

Chris DeMakes is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Chris be doing if not for being the lead singer and guitar player for the ska-punk band Less Than Jake? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Hairdresser, like Danny DeVito, or worked as an armadillo exterminator like Matthew McConaughey. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity J...

Sep 05, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Fogerty

John Cameron Fogerty is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John Fogerty be doing if not for being a Grammy-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Creedence Clearwater Revival? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Hairdresser, like Danny DeVito, or a Hooters girl, like Amy Adams. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for l...

Aug 29, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Don Felder formerly of the Eagles

Don Felder is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Don be doing if not for being the former lead guitarist of the rock band the Eagles, from 1974 to 2001, co-writing major hits like "Hotel California"? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or a Hooters girl like Amy Adams. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, rev...

Aug 22, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Robert Horry, aka "Big Shot Bob"

Robert Horry, aka "Big Shot Bob," is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Bob be doing if not for being a 7-time NBA Champion, current sports commentator, and podcaster? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or serving at Red Lobster like Nicki Minaj. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to ...

Aug 16, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Mark Long

Mark Long is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mark be doing if not for being a reality television personality, actor, host, and professional wrestler known for his appearances on MTV reality television series Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure, Challenge, The Challenge: All Stars, and an appearance on Even Stevens? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins li...

Aug 08, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jamie Lissow

Jamie Lissow is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jamie be doing if not for being a regular comedian on the #1 rated late-night show, Gutfeld? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or selling Timeshares like Jennifer Aniston. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber wi...

Aug 01, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Donna D'Errico

Donna D'Errico is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Donna be doing if not for being an actress, best known for her starring role on the television series Baywatch? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or working as a beautician at a morgue, like Whoopi Goldberg. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, an...

Jul 25, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Edward

John Edward is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John be doing if not for being a television personality, writer, and self-proclaimed psychic medium? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a sandwich artist at Subway, like Margot Robbie, or working as a beautician at a morgue, like Whoopi Goldberg. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity J...

Jul 19, 202519 minEp. 147

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John be doing if not for being a stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer, who's been in more than 100 films? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a sandwich artist at Subway, like Margot Robbie, or working at the Gap, like Kanye West. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber w...

Jul 12, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Nick Wehry

Nick Wehry is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Nick be doing if not for being a professional competitive eater currently ranked #4 in the world by Major League Eating? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working in a job like Tom Cruise, delivering newspapers, or working at the Gap, like Kanye West, or being a lion tamer, like Christopher Walken. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. ...

Jul 04, 202525 min

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Harley Flanagan

Harley Flanagan is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Harley be doing if not for founding the hardcore punk band the Cro-Mags? He is currently the bassist, vocalist, and sole remaining founding member of the band. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the Gap like Kanye West, or a lion tamer like Christopher Walken. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and...

Jun 27, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr. is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Ed be doing if not for being an actor and environmental advocate who has appeared in over 200 films and TV shows? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the Gap like Kanye West, or a lion tamer like Christopher Walken. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zit...

Jun 21, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Gary Hoey

Gary Hoey is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Gary be doing if not for being a Rock & Blues guitar legend? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or like Megan Fox wearing a banana suit for a promotional event. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Jun 13, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Kevin be doing if not for being an actor, director, producer, writer, and podcaster? You may remember him from his low-budget buddy comedy Clerks? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or like Megan Fox wearing a banana suit for a promotional event. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, revie...

Jun 06, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Christopher be doing if not for being a successful actor who has appeared in almost 100 films and many television and theater productions? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or like Megan Fox wearing a banana suit for a promotional event. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, revi...

May 31, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Drew McIntyre be doing if not for being a Scottish professional wrestler signed to the WWE? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or dressing up in a chicken costume like Brad Pitt when he worked as a chicken mascot for a fast-food restaurant. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, a...

May 23, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Anthony Michael Hall

What if Anthony Michael Hall wasn't the face of 1980s teen angst? What if instead of starring in The Breakfast Club , he was flipping omelets at a diner or selling insurance in suburban Chicago? This week on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito , we dive into the alternate reality of one of the most recognizable faces from John Hughes’ iconic coming-of-age films. Anthony Michael Hall — the original “geek” who made awkward cool — joins Jeff to talk about what could have been if Hollywood hadn’t come c...

May 16, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Melissa Rauch

Melissa Rauch is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Melissa Rauch be doing if not for being an actress, best known for playing Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or dressing up in a chicken costume like Brad Pitt when he worked as a chicken mascot for a fast-food restaurant. They may have been just a jobber. Than...

May 10, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Robin Zander

Robin Zander is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Robin Zander be doing if not for being the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and s...

May 02, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Leigh Kakaty

Leigh Kakaty is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Leigh Kakaty be doing if not for being a Singer best known as the frontman of Michigan-born rock band Pop Evil? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please ...

Apr 25, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Warren Haynes

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito presents a special Best Of Episode as we replay the memorable show from '22 featuring Warren Haynes, renowned guitarist and vocalist from the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule. Warren reflects on what his life might have been like if he never got that big break, a theme central to the Celebrity Jobber series, where celebrities share what jobs they might have held if not for their lucky break. Tune in for an inspiring look at Warren Haynes’ path and the stories b...

Apr 18, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Michael Colyar

Michael Colyar is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Michael be doing if not for being a Comedic Legend and Author of Children's books? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe...

Apr 11, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Susan Powter

Susan Powter is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Susan Powter be doing if not for being a famous motivational speaker, nutritionist, personal trainer, and author who rose to fame in the 1990s with her catchphrase "Stop the Insanity!"? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a butcher's delivery boy like David Bowie or working at the GAP like Kanye West. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks f...

Apr 04, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 133
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