Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
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?
Episodes
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...
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 jobb...
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 W...
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 Wa...
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 f...
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, rev...
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? Read more
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 ...
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 rest...
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?
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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 ...
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 o...
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, o...
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 hel...
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....
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 Da...
David Blaine is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would David Blaine be doing if not for being a famous magician and mentalist? 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 Hunting Armadillos like Matthew McConaughey. They may have ...
Alex Lifeson from the band RUSH is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Alex Lifeson be doing if not for being a founding member of the Rock Band RUSH? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “Banana Mascot” like Megan Fox, or Hunting Armadillos like Matthew McConaughey. They may have been just a jobb...
Kelly Shaefer from the bands Atheist and Neurotica is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Kelly Shaefer be doing if the underground metal Gods weren't looking out for him for sure? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “A Banana Mascot” like Megan Fox, or washing dishes like The Rock. They may have...
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Jon Taffer is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jon Taffer be doing if it weren't for the Paramount Network reality show Bar Rescue? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “Party Clown” like Hugh Jackman, or washing dishes like The Rock. They may have been ju...
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