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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
Published by Podcast Playground
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- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Tyler Florence from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Paul DeJoria from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p> 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 juggler and unicyclist like Patrick Dempsey. In other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jeff Arcuri from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 Patrick Dempsey. In other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Lukas Haas from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="Yjhzub"><span class="yADgie" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Lukas Haas is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Lukas be doing if not for being an actor and musician with a career spanning over four decades? 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 <span class="yADgie" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">juggler and unicyclist like Patrick Dempsey</span>. In other words, 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.</span></span></span></p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Des Bishop from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Des Bishop is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Des be doing if not for being a successful American-Irish comedian? 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 rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Wynonna from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod. </p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dolph Lundgren from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 c<span class="Yjhzub">leaning breast pumps, like <span class="Yjhzub">Chris Hemsworth.</span></span> In other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Melissa Etheridge from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 <span class="Yjhzub">George Clooney</span> or working in a video store like Quentin Tarantino. In other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dr. Sandra Lee "Dr Pimple Popper" from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Nate Bargatze from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Clint Black from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>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 have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jim Breuer from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Cedric the Entertainer is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Cedric be doing if not for being a comedian, actor, TV host, and one of the original Kings of Comedy? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling plastic bags door to door like Mark Cuban, or folding t-shirts in a Hawaiian surf shop like Jason Momoa. In other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Cedric the Entertainer from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Cedric the Entertainer is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Cedric be doing if not for being a <span class="fc-falcon">comedian, actor, TV host, and </span><span class="fc-falcon">one of the original Kings of Comedy</span>? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling plastic bags door to door like Mark Cuban, or working as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson like Jennifer Lopez. In other words, 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.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - RZA Wu Tang Clan from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>RZA, from the Wu-Tang Clan, is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would RZA be doing if not for being a rapper, record producer, composer, actor, filmmaker, and leader of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a cashier at an Amish Market in Tribeca, like Cardi B, or selling plastic bags door to door like Mark Cuban. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Mayte Garcia from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Mayte Garcia is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mayte be doing if not for being a dancer, singer, actress, and being married to Prince for four years? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a cashier at an Amish Market in Tribeca, like Cardi B, or at Dunkin' Donuts, like Madonna. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Rachel Bolan from Skid Row from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Rachel Bolan from Skid Row is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Rachel be doing if not for being the main songwriter and bassist for Skid Row? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a cashier at an Amish Market in Tribeca, like Cardi B, or at Dunkin' Donuts, like Madonna. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Corbin Bernsen from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Corbin Bernsen is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Corbin be doing if not for being an actor, director, and writer, from his roles in L.A. Law, PSYCH, and Major League to his family-friendly movies? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working part-time at W Mandeville Bakery like Harry Styles, or at Dunkin' Donuts like Madonna. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Wes Scantlin (Puddle of Mudd) from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Wes Scantlin is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Wes be doing if not for being the <span class="fc-falcon">lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Puddle of Mudd?</span> Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working part-time at W Mandeville Bakery like Harry Styles, or at Dunkin' Donuts like Madonna. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.</p>
- Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Andrew McCarthy from Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
<p>Andrew McCarthy is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Andrew be doing if not for being an actor, director, and award-winning travel writer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a janitor, like Jim Carrey, or at Dunkin' Donuts like Madonna. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.</p>