Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Survival Jobs: A Podcast

Survival Jobs: A Podcast

Survival Jobs Podcast

A podcast spotlighting artists, their side hustles, and passions hosted by Samantha Tuozzolo and Jason A. Coombs in collaboration with Broadway World and Broadway Podcast Network. New episode every Thursday!
bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Survival Jobs: A Podcast Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Survival Jobs: A Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Survival Jobs: A Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Survival Jobs: A Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 97 | Jakeim Hart: "Bar Work"

Episode 97 | Jakeim Hart: "Bar Work"

Survival Jobs: A Podcast

play

06/06/24 • 53 min

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the mega talented, charming and kind Jakeim Hart who is starring as “Q” in the hit Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, which is nominated for thirteen Tony Awards including Best Musical this season. Jakeim shares why both audience and critics are loving the show, what it’s like working with the legendary Alicia Keys and why he chose to share that he is on the autism spectrum in his bio for “Hell’s Kitchen”.

Before closing out with a fun game of Song Association, Jakeim dives into some of his favorite and not so favorite gigs he had before making his Broadway debut in ‘Almost Famous’,his dream project that he would like to bring to the big screen in the future and behind the scene of his ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ opening night red carpet outfit styled by Osh Ashruf! Tickets for ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ are available at the Shubert Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason chatting about Pride Month, Tony nominee Jonathan Groff and the upcoming Bridgeport Film Fest, of which Jason is the co-founder and executive director!

Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment!

Info on Your Hosts:

Info on Guests:

Mic Check Links:

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo and The Art of Kindness Podcast Host Robert Peterpaul are live at the 2024 Bridgeport Film Fest Opening Night Red Carpet on Friday, September 13, 2024! Featuring interviews with the filmmakers, actors and producing teams of many of the 2024 official selections including Bob Celli, Edwin Escobar, Katrina Guzman, Kerey Viswanathan, Lorna James-Rodriguez, Brian Russell, Kyle Kostenko, TJ Sullivan, Chris Richards, Christopher F. Costa, Brendon Lemon and many more!

Virtual Festival tickets are available HERE till 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

ABOUT THE BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST

With City Lights / Bridgeport Art Trail as its fiduciary partner, the Bridgeport Film Fest is making “philanthropy through film” a priority in Bridgeport, CT. This nonprofit initiative is dedicated to the discovery, championing and development of independent filmmakers and audiences.

Through various programming the festival seeks to showcase, guide and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the Bridgeport community and beyond. Local audiences will be enriched by the films, workshops, panels discussions and other forms of artistic expression curated by the festival team and will ensure the promotion of Downtown Bridgeport to continue to thrive as a cultural artistic center.

Virtual Festival tickets are available HERE till 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs.

Info on Your Hosts:

Important Links:

Support Us... Please!

Please don't become complacent:

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 106 | Sean Stack: "Math Tutor"
play

10/17/24 • 66 min

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and thoughtful Sean Stack, who is currently starring in the hit Broadway production of Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theater! Sean shares not only about his favorite survival job experiences during his journey to Broadway, but also about why Water for Elephants is so important during these tumultuous times we are living in, where he was when she received the call he would be making his Broadway debut in the Tony nominated show , and how he practices self care after performing 8 grueling shows a week!

Before closing out with a fun game of Tony Award Best Musical Trivia, the Miami Native shares why teachers are so important in the development of young artists and how he spent three weeks in Mexico vacationing with the iconic Julia Murney!! Tickets are available for Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theater box office or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason chatting about the incredible “The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre” table top book written by Eila Mell with a foreword by the legendary Audra McDonald now available everywhere you get your books!

Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment!

Info on Your Hosts:

Info on Guests:

Important Links:

Support Us... Please!

Follow "Survival Jobs: A Podcast”:

Website: bpn.fm/survivaljobs

Instagram: @surivaljobspod | @JasonACoombs |

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 8 | "Alana Cauthen:  Yo Lana!"
play

05/13/21 • 55 min

Hey Survivors! It's time for "another one" as the legendary DJ Khaled would say. And this week we are super excited to sit down with Alana Cauthen, an extraordinary singer, and actor from Bridgeport, CT!

Alana shares with us her love of Aretha Franklin, when she realized she had this special gift of a voice, who her biggest inspiration is, and the audition process to book the RENT 20th Anniversary tour, plus lots more! She's a GIFT, ya'll!

Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!

Info on Alana Cauthen:

Info on Your Hosts:

Jason's Podcast Recommendations:

Support Us... Please!

If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.

If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 16 | "Edward Hong: 1-800 EDWARD"
play

07/15/21 • 58 min

Survivors! Your favorite podcast hosts are back for our mid-season finale with the incredibly talented Actor and Activist, Edward Hong! He shares his artistic journey as an actor and voiceover artist which lead to the creation of his BIPOC VO listserve! He's amazing ya'll!

Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!

Info on Edward Hong:

Info on Your Hosts:

Support Us... Please!

If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!

Tickets for the first annual Bridgeport Film Fest, hosted by Jason and Groundwork Bridgeport are on sale NOW. Use the code: BFFSUMMER to save 10% on your tickets HERE!

Please don't become complacent:

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.

If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 12 | "On the Same Wavelength"
play

06/17/21 • 28 min

Hey Survivors! It's time for another one! Your favorite podcast hosts are back with a special mini-episode where we catch up with one another!! Samantha shares her experience working on her first event through her company, Cater Agent. And then they both share their thoughts on the In The Heights film based on the musical by Lin Manuel Miranda.

And then yes, Jason's family puppy, Ziggy hops in the ZOOM ROOM! He doesn't say much but you can definitely hear the bell on his collar and his panting as if he ran 5 miles today!

Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!

Info on Your Hosts:

Tickets for the first annual Bridgeport Film Fest, hosted by Jason and Groundwork Bridgeport are on sale NOW. Use the code: BFFSUMMER to save 10% on your tickets HERE!

Support Us... Please!

If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!

Check out the trailer for the new Netflix adaptation of Tick Tick Boom, starring our fave Robin DeJesus!

Please don't become complacent:

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.

If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 23 | Anastacia McCleskey: ”Hello Beautiful Spirits”
play

01/20/22 • 57 min

Hey Survivors!! Episode 23 with the incredible and inspiring Anastacia McCleskey is LIVEll! Anastacia who was most recently seen in the Broadway revival of "Caroline, or Change" and NBC's "Annie Live" shares her artistic journey from finding her singing as a child with her family to booking her first national tour to Broadway and then her transition to television with a recurring role on the hit show "New Amsterdam".

Anastacia also shares some wonderful ways she finds gratitude and how she channels her nerves into excitement before she hits the stage!

Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!

Info on Anastacia McCleskey:

Info on Your Hosts:

Support Us... Please!

If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!

Please don't become complacent:

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.

If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 32 | Linedy Genao: ”Banking to Broadway”
play

04/28/22 • 55 min

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hardworking, mega-talented and gracious “Dear Evan Hanson” actor, Linedy Genao. Linedy shares with us how transitioned from working in a bank as her ‘survival job’ to gracing the stage in “On Your Feet”, her Broadway debut as the Gloria Estefan understudy!

Before closing out the episode with a fun ‘Fill in the Lyric’ game, Linedy provides insight into how Broadway can be more inclusive to Latin Performers, how she overcomes imposter syndrome and the importance of taking time for yourself as an Actor.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where Jason discusses seeing “Hamilton” for the first time recently and Samantha’s love of ‘trashy’ reality television to decompress after a long day!

Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!

Info on Linedy Genao:

Mic Check Links:

Support Ukraine:

Info on Your Hosts:

Support Us... Please!

If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!

Please don't become complacent:

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "W...

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 1 | "Meet Your Hosts"

Episode 1 | "Meet Your Hosts"

Survival Jobs: A Podcast

play

04/01/21 • 57 min

Join your hosts Samantha and Jason as they share about their previous survival jobs, their artistic pursuits, inspirations, and more in episode one of Survival Jobs: A Podcast!

Follow your hosts on social media at: @JasonACoombs & @SammyTutz.

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny.

Game Music: "Sunny | Happy Cheerful Chill Tropical House Beat (#48)" by Spike's Vibes

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Survival Jobs: A Podcast - Episode 96 | Jordan Tyson: "Spin Studio"
play

05/30/24 • 59 min

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the charming and talented Jordan Tyson who has made her Broadway debut this spring in The Notebook. Jordan dives into her journey to the Great White Way from her early survival jobs working at a spin studio to joining the workshop of Lempicka and more! Jordan also shares why The Notebook IP has resonated with audiences over the last four decades from novel to movie and now Broadway!

Before closing out with a fun game centered around romance novels, Jordan spills the tea on the rehearsal process and her once in a lifetime experience working with her female co-stars Maryann Plunket and Joy Woods! Tickets for The Notebook are available at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre or online here.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing their exciting experience of seeing the current revival of The Wiz on Broadway and how much they adore Deborah Cox..

Lastly, the exclusive video interview can be found here on Broadway World, while the audio-only version of the episode is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and entertainment!

Info on Your Hosts:

Info on Guests:

Mic Check Links:

Important Links:

Support Us... Please!

Please don't become complacent:

  • bookmark
    plus icon
    share episode

FAQ

How many episodes does Survival Jobs: A Podcast have?

Survival Jobs: A Podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

What topics does Survival Jobs: A Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts, Tv & Film and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Survival Jobs: A Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 76 | The Kimberly Akimbo Cast: "Kimmy Teens"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Survival Jobs: A Podcast?

The average episode length on Survival Jobs: A Podcast is 58 minutes.

How often are episodes of Survival Jobs: A Podcast released?

Episodes of Survival Jobs: A Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Survival Jobs: A Podcast?

The first episode of Survival Jobs: A Podcast was released on Mar 29, 2021.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments