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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!
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Episode 12 | "On the Same Wavelength"

Episode 12 | "On the Same Wavelength"

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:  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Check out Samantha's Official Website here Follow Samantha's business Cater Agent on Instagram here Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest 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: 21 Incredible LGBTQ+ Films to Watch During Pride Month Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico’s Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs   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
28:0317/06/2021
Episode 11 | "Melanie Brook: Bi-Costal B*tch!"

Episode 11 | "Melanie Brook: Bi-Costal B*tch!"

Oh hey, Survivors, we are back!! After taking a week off to rejuvenate and refresh, we were happy to get the amazing actor, singer, and activist, Melanie Brook in the ZOOM ROOM!   Melanie shares her journey of nannying, being paid to be one of Santa's Elf's, and performing in her own show at 54 Below! She's hilarious, insightful, and super talented ya'll! Get into it! Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Melanie Brook:  Check out her official website here Follow Melanie on Instagram here Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!   Please don't become complacent: Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico’s Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs   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
47:2110/06/2021
Episode 10 | ”T. Ashley: Pantsers Versus Plotters”

Episode 10 | ”T. Ashley: Pantsers Versus Plotters”

Okay, Survivors and Book Lovers!! This week in the Zoom Room we are so excited to bring the lovely and talented Superwoman, Author T. Ashley!    T shares her journey from a Young Author candidate in 7th grade to a published author of five books! Plus how she juggles motherhood, working full time and of course her artistry. Plus she gives us a sneak peek of her next novel coming later this year! Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on T. Ashley:  Check out her official website here Follow T on Instagram here Follow T on Facebook here T is the Tik Tok Queen, so follow her there too! Meet T in person Saturday, July 24 at the RomantiConn book signing! More info here! Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!   Please don't become complacent: Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico’s Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs   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
43:4327/05/2021
Episode 9 | "Keith White: Three Meals A Day"

Episode 9 | "Keith White: Three Meals A Day"

Attention Survivors! This week we are so excited to bring another friend and talented AF Broadway actor, Keith White, into the Zoom Room!   Keith shares his experience workshopping and then being cast in "A Bronx Tale" on Broadway, the joy he has in creating his own original music, and his biggest musical and personal inspirations!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Keith White:  Follow Keith on Instagram here Be sure to tune into Drew Gasparini's New Voices Concert in April 2021 Check out Keith performing "I'll Stick Around" By Drew Gasparini   Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE!   Please don't become complacent: Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico’s Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs   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
59:5620/05/2021
Episode 8 | "Alana Cauthen:  Yo Lana!"

Episode 8 | "Alana Cauthen: Yo Lana!"

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:  Follow Alana on Instagram here Check out Alana singing "Then Came the Light" (Alanya Bridge) Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here Jason's Podcast Recommendations: Mz. Leading: A Podcast hosted by Alana Johnson Tyler Geis' Basement Podcast The Inclusive Screenwriter: A Podcast hosted by Ashwini Prasad 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
55:4413/05/2021
Episode 7 | "Mike Heslin: The Influencer"

Episode 7 | "Mike Heslin: The Influencer"

Hey Survivors! Join us for episode seven where we interview actor, writer, producer, and social media influencer- Mike Heslin! He shares his admiration for Lena Waithe, working multiple survival jobs with Samantha herself, the work he wants to continue to create through his production company Well Versed Entertainment, the importance of finding your creative tribe, and much more! Follow Mike on Instagram here Check out Mike's Official Website here Check out Mike's series "The Influencers" here Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here 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
52:2406/05/2021
Episode 6 | "Bligh Voth: Just Bligh"

Episode 6 | "Bligh Voth: Just Bligh"

Join us for episode six where we interview New York City-based actor, writer, and activist- Bligh Voth! Bligh shares her unique pandemic experience while she was touring with "The Band's Visit", being an assistant to a celebrated Broadway lighting designer, her favorite experiences as a working actor in the world of theatre and why she wants to be known as...Just Bligh!  Follow Bligh on Instagram here. Check out Bligh's Official Website Here Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram and Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website Here Check out Samantha's Official Website Here 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
47:5829/04/2021
Episode 5 | "Paul Renolis: Ebb and Flow"

Episode 5 | "Paul Renolis: Ebb and Flow"

Join us for our fifth episode, where we interview San Francisco-based actor, writer, dancer, and drag queen -Paul Renolis! Paul shares his artist journey from working in education to retail to the birth of his Drag Queen alter ego, Juhnay Arabesque!  Paul also shares his love of Donald Glover, why he is not a fan of the phrase "multi-hyphenate" and the importance of "ebb and flow"!  Follow Paul on Instagram here. Check out Paul's Official Website Here Check out Paul and his articles on Medium Here!  Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram and Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website Here 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
56:5022/04/2021
Episode 4 | "Robert Peterpaul: Fairfield County's Best Actor"

Episode 4 | "Robert Peterpaul: Fairfield County's Best Actor"

Join us for our fourth episode, where we interview Fairfield County's Best Actor and writer - Robert Peterpaul! Rob shares his artist journey from working on a tour bus in New York City to tearing up the regional theatre stage and having his feature film debut, "King Cobra" premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival!  We also gab about our love of Viola Davis and Rosie O'Donnell and then of course play a really fun game of Celebrity Survival Job Trivia!!  Follow Rob on Instagram and Twitter at @RobPeterpaul and on Tik Tok @RobertPeterPaul! Check out Rob's Official Website Here Check out Rob's latest article for SCREENRANT!  Check out Rob's latest article for Casting Networks Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram and Twitter at @JasonACoombs Check out Jason's Official Website Here 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
40:0715/04/2021
Episode 3 | "Mary Mcgowan: Teetering Host Stand"

Episode 3 | "Mary Mcgowan: Teetering Host Stand"

Join us for our third episode, where we interview actor, director, and producer- Mary Mcgowan. Mary takes us through her artistic journey on how she has transitioned from various fields in the arts over the years. She recaps on what it was like to work her best survival job with S&J, why she loved Casamigos tequila, and her newfound pandemic tv interests.  Follow Mary on Instagram and Twitter at @marycynthiamcg! Follow Samantha on Instagram at @SammyTutz Follow Jason on Instagram and Twitter at @JasonACoombs 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
57:4808/04/2021
Episode 2 | "Robin De Jesus: Bertucci's to Broadway"

Episode 2 | "Robin De Jesus: Bertucci's to Broadway"

Join us for our second episode, where we interview three-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Robin De Jesus! Robin dishes on what it was like working on the Broadway smash In the Heights, what happened the first time he found out he was nominated for a Tony what was his worst ever survival job!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!   Info on Robin DeJesus:  Check out The Boys in the Band trailer HERE.  Check out the Tick Tick Boom trailer HERE. Follow Robin on Instagram here. Follow Pedro on Twitter here.    Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.  Check out Samantha's Official Website here Follow Samantha's business Cater Agent on Instagram. Follow Jason on Instagram /Twitter. Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out Samantha's Official Website here. Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest. 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: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.  Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico’s Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs   Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny    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
01:07:4401/04/2021
Episode 1 | "Meet Your Hosts"

Episode 1 | "Meet Your Hosts"

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
57:4301/04/2021