Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito
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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.
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Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Gary be doing if he wasn't an activist, director, musician, with a Tony, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe? Many celebrities will …
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Gary Sinise is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Gary be doing if he wasn't an activist, director, musician, with a Tony, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Ballet Dancer like Charlize Theron, or working as a carpenter like Harrison Ford. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Jack Osbourne
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Jack Osbourne. What would have happened if Jack never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for being the "Son of the Prince of …
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On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Jack Osbourne. What would have happened if Jack never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for being the "Son of the Prince of Darkness" or being on the TV Show The Osbournes at a young age? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working on the family farm or at the local flea market. 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.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dane Cook
Dane Cook is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Dane be doing if he wasn't a stand-up comedian and actor with a new Netflix documentary? Many celebrities will tell you that if …
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Dane Cook is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Dane be doing if he wasn't a stand-up comedian and actor with a new Netflix documentary? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling popcorn and peanuts at Oakland Athletics baseball games like Tom Hanks, or working as a carpenter like Harrison Ford. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Adam Gontier
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, singer and musician Adam Gontier, best known as the founding member of Three Days Grace. What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't the lead singer, rhythm …
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On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, singer and musician Adam Gontier, best known as the founding member of Three Days Grace. What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for Saint Asonia? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling mortgages or working as a chef somewhere. 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.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Rob Riggle
Rob Riggle is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Rob be doing if he wasn't an actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer? Oorah! Many celebrities will …
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Rob Riggle is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Rob be doing if he wasn't an actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer? Oorah! Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been selling popcorn and peanuts at Oakland Athletics baseball games like Tom Hanks, or stripping for their dinner as Chris Pratt did in Hawaii. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Warren Haynes
On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule fame. What would have happened if Warren never got the call for stardom? Many celebrities will tell you …
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On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule fame. What would have happened if Warren never got the call for stardom? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling cars or cooking somewhere. Subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jeff Scott Soto
Jeff Scott Soto is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jeff be doing if he wasn't the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and the lead vocalist for Journey in …
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Jeff Scott Soto is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jeff be doing if he wasn't the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and the lead vocalist for Journey in 2006–07? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at Six Flags like Lil Nas X or stripping for their dinner as Chris Pratt did in Hawaii before getting discovered in a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - John Oates
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, musician John Oates, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates with Daryl Hall. What would have happened if John didn't attend Temple University …
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On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, musician John Oates, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates with Daryl Hall. What would have happened if John didn't attend Temple University, where he met Daryl Hall? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a bike messenger or working at the family store. 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.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Vanessa Gonzalez
Vanessa Gonzalez is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Vanessa be doing if she wasn't a comedian, actress, and writer from Laredo, Texas? Many celebrities will tell you that …
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Vanessa Gonzalez is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Vanessa be doing if she wasn't a comedian, actress, and writer from Laredo, Texas? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at Six Flags like Lil Nas X or digging graves like Rod Stewart. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Jack Blades from Night Ranger
On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Jack Blades from Night Ranger. What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't a successful rock musician, having played with Rubicon, Night Ranger, and the Damn …
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On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Jack Blades from Night Ranger. What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't a successful rock musician, having played with Rubicon, Night Ranger, and the Damn Yankees? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling mortgages or working at a record store somewhere. 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.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Fallon The Gaslight Anthem
Brian Fallon is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Brian be doing if he wasn't a singer and songwriter of six studio albums with the band Gaslight Anthem? Many celebrities …
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Brian Fallon is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Brian be doing if he wasn't a singer and songwriter of six studio albums with the band Gaslight Anthem? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at Six Flags like Lil Nas X or shucking corn like Cindy Crawford. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Rickey Medlocke Lynyrd Skynyrd
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Rickey Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd. What would have happened if Rickey hadn't gotten his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he didn't front for the …
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On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Rickey Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd. What would have happened if Rickey hadn't gotten his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he didn't front for the Southern rock band Blackfoot, then Lynyrd Skynyrd? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the family juke joint or driving the tour bus for some band. 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.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dan Fouts
Dan Fouts is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Dan be doing if he wasn't a professional football player who was a quarterback for the San Diego Chargers for 15 years? Many …
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Dan Fouts is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Dan be doing if he wasn't a professional football player who was a quarterback for the San Diego Chargers for 15 years? 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 Shucking Corn and spreading manure like Cindy Crawford. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Paul Rodgers from Bad Company
What would have happened if Paul Rodgers never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for playing with the rock group Bad Company? Many celebrities will tell you that if not …
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What would have happened if Paul Rodgers never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for playing with the rock group Bad Company? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working on the family cattle ranch or working at the mall. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Bates
Brian Bates is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Brian be doing if he wasn't a touring stand-up comedian performing at comedy clubs, theaters, and corporate events? Many …
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Brian Bates is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Brian be doing if he wasn't a touring stand-up comedian performing at comedy clubs, theaters, and corporate events? 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 Shucking Corn and spreading manure like Cindy Crawford. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Cowboy Troy
On Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Cowboy Troy, best known for being a Rapper with the Country group Big and Rich. What would have happened if Troy didn't step up to perform that night with the lights still on? What …
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On Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Cowboy Troy, best known for being a Rapper with the Country group Big and Rich. What would have happened if Troy didn't step up to perform that night with the lights still on? What type of work would he be doing if not for having seven studio albums out? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Payroll Clerk or a Pool Cleaner. 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.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Suzy Kolber
Suzy Kolber is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Suzy be doing if she wasn't a successful Sports Journalist and a former ESPN sports anchor and reporter? Many celebrities …
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Suzy Kolber is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Suzy be doing if she wasn't a successful Sports Journalist and a former ESPN sports anchor and reporter? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been dressing up like a big banana like Megan Fox or washing dishes like The Rock or cleaning lion cages at the Central Park Zoo like Sylvester Stallone. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Brent Smith from Shinedown
On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Brent Smith from Shinedown. What would have happened if Brent never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for being the lead …
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On this episode of Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Brent Smith from Shinedown. What would have happened if Brent never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for being the lead vocalist and one of the main songwriters of the rock band Shinedown? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a fireman or working as an Occupational Therapist somewhere. 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.Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Zachary Levi
Zachary Levi is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Zachary be doing if he wasn't a successful actor who starred as Kipp Steadman in the sitcom Less Than Perfect, Chuck …
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Zachary Levi is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Zachary be doing if he wasn't a successful actor who starred as Kipp Steadman in the sitcom Less Than Perfect, Chuck Bartowski in the action comedy series Chuck, and as the title character in the superhero film Shazam? And its 2023 sequel. 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 cleaning lion cages at the Central Park Zoo like Sylvester Stallone. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Tommy Shaw
On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Tommy Shaw from Styx. What would have happened if Tommy never got "The Call" from Styx? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn’t a Rock Star with the group …
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On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Tommy Shaw from Styx. What would have happened if Tommy never got "The Call" from Styx? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn’t a Rock Star with the group Styx, and later the Damn Yankees? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a school teacher or working as a Salesman somewhere. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Duane Betts
Duane Betts is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Duane be doing if he wasn't a guitarist and singer-songwriter who leads Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel and is a co-founding …
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Duane Betts is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Duane be doing if he wasn't a guitarist and singer-songwriter who leads Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel and is a co-founding member of The Allman Betts Band? 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 skinning deer at a butcher shop like Ashton Kutcher. 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 get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Mark Harmon
Mark Harmon is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mark do if not for being a successful actor, best known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS? Many celebrities will …
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Mark Harmon is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mark do if not for being a successful actor, best known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Payroll Clerk or a Pool Cleaner. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Ryan Stiles
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 …
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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 jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Pat Boone
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 …
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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 selling mortgages or working as a laborer somewhere. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Marc Summers
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 …
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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 and riding unicycles 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.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Bret Michaels
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 …
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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, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Scott Spiezio
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 …
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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 Coffin polisher, like Sean Connery, or working in a slaughterhouse like Ozzy Osbourne. 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.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Joe Perry
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 …
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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 jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Kevin Heffernan
Kevin Heffernan is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Kevin be doing if not for being an actor, filmmaker, and member of the Broken Lizard comedy group? Many celebrities will …
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Kevin Heffernan is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Kevin be doing if not for being an actor, filmmaker, and member of the Broken Lizard comedy group? 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 working in a slaughterhouse like Ozzy Osbourne. 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.Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Kevin Smith
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 …
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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? 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.
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