Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
CELEBRITY JOBBER WITH JEFF ZITO Before the red carpets, sold-out arenas, and household names, there was a first shift, a bad uniform, a time clock—and a dream that hadn’t paid off yet. In sports and entertainment, a “jobber” is the hardworking journeyman who keeps showing up, takes the hits, and waits for an opportunity that may never come. Rocky was a jobber—a struggling fighter given one impossible shot to prove he belonged. Every celebrity has faced a version of that moment. Veteran talk-radio personality Jeff Zito sits down with actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, and cultural icons to uncover the lives they were living before fame found them. What was their first job? How close did they come to giving up? Who finally opened the right door? And had that one big break never arrived, where would they be today? These are funny, honest, and sometimes surprising conversations about awful bosses, embarrassing paychecks, rejection, perseverance, luck, and the thin line separating a familiar face from someone still waiting for their chance. Were they always destined to become rich and famous? Or were they almost a jobber? Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito—because every success story begins before anyone knows your name.
Episodes
Ryan Stiles is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Ryan be doing if he wasn't an American-Canadian comedian and actor, best known for his work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been washing dishes like The Rock, or working as a Coffin polisher, like Sean Connery. In other words, they may have been just a jobbe...
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, singer, actor, and composer Pat Boone. What would have happened if Pat never won The Ted Mack Amateur Hour? Three weeks in a row! What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't a successful pop singer with more than 45 million records sold, 38 Top 40 hits, and more than 12 Hollywood films? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be sel...
Marc Summers is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Marc be doing if he wasn't a television personality, comedian, game show host, producer, and talk show host? Marc is best known for hosting Double Dare on Nickelodeon and Unwrapped on Food Network. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Coffin polisher, like Sean Connery, or juggling ...
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Bret Michaels. What would have happened if Bret never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being the legendary frontman of the rock band Poison? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Car Dealer or working at a restaurant somewhere. They may have been just a JOBBER. Thanks for listening. Please rate, r...
Scott Spiezio is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Scott be doing if he were never a professional baseball player? If you didn't know, Scott is well known for his time with the Anaheim Angels, when he hit a three-run home run in Game Six of the 2002 World Series against the San Francisco Giants. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a...
On Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Joe Perry, founding member of the rock band Aerosmith. What would have happened if Joe had never met Steven Tyler? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't the lead guitarist and occasional vocalist of Aerosmith? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling condos on the beach or pouring concrete somewhere. They may have been just a jobbe...
Kevin Smith is on Celebrity Jobber REWINDS this week. What type of work would Kevin be doing if not for being an actor, director, producer, writer, and podcaster? Do you remember him from his low-budget buddy comedy Clerks? Read more
Tyler Florence is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Tyler be doing if not for being a chef and television host of several Food Network shows? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at Jigsaw like Kate Middleton, or performing as a juggler and unicyclist like Patrick Dempsey. In other words, they may have been just a jobber. Tha...
On this episode of the Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach. What would have happened if Jacoby never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling Real Estate somewhere or be in the Funeral Home business. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the...
John Paul DeJoria is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John Paul be doing if not for being a billionaire businessman, best known as a co-founder of the Paul Mitchell line of hair products and The Patrón Spirits Company? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling insurance door-to-door like George Clooney or performing as a ju...
Jeff Arcuri is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jeff be doing if not for being a stand-up comedian known for his crowd work? His stand-up special, Nice to Meet You, was just released on Netflix. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling insurance door-to-door like George Clooney or performing as a juggler and unicyclist like...
Wynonna Judd is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Wynonna be doing if not for being a Country Music Singer with 19 No. 1 Hits? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling insurance door-to-door like George Clooney or managing a Wendy's like Eva Longoria. In other words, they may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please ...
Dolph Lundgren is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Dolph be doing if not for being a Swedish actor, filmmaker, and martial artist? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling insurance door-to-door like George Clooney or cleaning breast pumps, like Chris Hemsworth. In oth...
Melissa Etheridge is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Melissa be doing if not for being a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling insurance door-to-door like George Clooney or working in a video store like Quentin Tarantino. In other words, they may have been ju...
Dr. Sandra Lee is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Sandra be doing if not for already being known as "Dr. Pimple Popper", a California-based dermatologist and reality TV star, famous for her TLC show? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a telemarketer like Jennifer Aniston or working in a video store like Quentin Tarantino. In othe...
Nate Bargatze is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Nate be doing if not for being a Grammy-winning comedian, actor, producer, director, and New York Times bestselling author? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a telemarketer like Jennifer Aniston or a tour guide at Universal Studios like Sydney Sweeney. In other words, they may hav...
Clint Black is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Clint be doing if not for being a Grammy-winning country music singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a telemarketer like Jennifer Aniston, or folding t-shirts in a Hawaiian surf shop like Jason Momoa. In other words, they may hav...
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