

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!
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Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 83 | A Women's History Month Conversation with the Broadway Cast of "Suffs"
In an exciting and special Women's History Month episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, recorded live at The Museum of Broadway, Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo sits down with some exceptionally talented and powerful members of the cast and creative team of the highly anticipated new musical, Suffs. The musical is set to start its first preview at The Music Box Theatre on March 26, 2024. Among those featured in this conversation are Ally Bonino (Lucy Burns), Anastacia McCleskey (Mary Church Terrell), Nikki M James (Ida B. Wells), Grace McLean (President Woodrow Wilson), as well as members of the Suffs creative team including Mayte Natalio (Choreographer) and Andrea Grody (Music Director).During this chat, these women touch on the importance of confidence, mutual support, and advocating for oneself as a woman in the theatre industry. They also discuss the significance of SUFFS coming to Broadway, especially given the current societal climate.Before wrapping up this important and inspiring conversation, they conclude with a lively game of "Women's History Month Trivia" - you'll have to tune in to see who scored the most points!Kicking off Episode 83, Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo delve into a spirited mic check, discussing Women's History Month and the necessary changes needed in the industry and beyond for women to achieve equal rights and for societal and industry pressures to be alleviated.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, as well as The Broadway Podcast Network.You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 3 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB. For media inquiries, please contact:Jason A. CoombsCo-Host / Co-ProducerSurvivalJobsPod@gmail.com Follow "Survival Jobs: A Podcast”:Website: bpn.fm/survivaljobsInstagram: @surivaljobspod | @JasonACoombs | @SammyTutz |Twitter: @SurvivalJobsPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/SurvivalJobsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 82 | Sherz Aletaha: "Matchmaker"
In an exciting new episode of the hit podcast "Survival Jobs," beloved hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down with the exceptionally talented and captivating Sherz Aletaha, currently making her Broadway debut in the highly acclaimed revival of "Merrily We Roll Along" at the prestigious Hudson Theatre.Listeners are in for a treat as Sherz spills the tea on her audition experience for "Merrily We Roll Along" and offers a glimpse behind the scenes working alongside veteran luminaries like Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez. From audition anecdotes to behind-the-scenes stories, Sherz’ conversation with Jason and Samantha is both enlightening and entertaining.But that's not all! Before wrapping up the episode with a lively game of "Merrily Co-Star Trivia," Sherz takes listeners on a journey through her upbringing in Southern California and discusses one of her most memorable survival jobs as a matchmaker in New York City! Tickets for “Merrily We Roll Along” are currently available online and at the box office. Kicking off Episode 82, Jason and Samantha dive into a spirited mic check, touching on the recent Academy Awards including Ryan Gosling’s iconic performance of I’m Just Ken and some of the big winners, including the likes of Emma Stone in “Poor Things”, Da’Vine Joy Randolph in “The Holdovers”, and the writer of “American Fiction” Cord Jefferson. Lastly, the exclusive video interview with Sherz Aletaha 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. You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 3 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Info on Sherz Aletaha:
Follow Sherz on Instagram
Sherz' Official Website here
Tickets for “Merrily We Roll Along”
Mic Check Links:
Ryan Gosling I'm Just Ken Live at the Academy Awards
Emma Stone Acceptance Speech at the Academy Awards
Cord Jefferson Acceptance Speech at the Academy Awards
Da'Vine Joy Randolph Acceptance Speech at the Academy Awards
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB. For media inquiries, please contact:Jason A. CoombsCo-Host / Co-ProducerSurvivalJobsPod@gmail.com Follow "Survival Jobs: A Podcast”:Website: bpn.fm/survivaljobsInstagram: @surivaljobspod | @JasonACoombs | @SammyTutz |Twitter: @SurvivalJobsPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/SurvivalJobsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 46min
Episode 81 | Jonathan Bennett : "Toy Soldier"
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the first episode in the brand new season three featuring with the extremely talented, charming and hilarious Jonathan Bennett who is currently portraying the roles of ‘Sir Robin' in the Broadway revival of “Monty Python’s Spamalot”, at the St. James Theatre. Jonathan shares where he was when he found out he booked his first Broadway show, how the Broadway community has embraced him as he transitioned back to theatre from film and television, and why Spamalot is a must see show before its limited engagement ends on April 7! Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Mean Girls: Movie or Musical”, Jonathan shares what survival job he was working when he found out he booked ‘Aaron Samuels’ in “Mean Girls” back in 2004 and advice for anyone feeling uninspired during their creative journeys. Tickets for “Spamalot” are currently available online and at the box office! Episode 81 opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check discussing how excited they are to be back recording new episodes after an extended hiatus and all about their season three launch party at the gorgeous restaurant BEA in Midtown Manhattan this past weekend! Lastly, the exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 3 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Mic Check Links
BEA Restaurant
Raven Hollow Guild
Angela Mia Bakery in Norwalk, CT
Baked By Melissa
Levain Bakery
Neeko Booths
The Round Table with Robert Bannon
Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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

Feb 29, 2024 • 37min
Episode 80 | Live from The Black Theatre Coalition Inaugural Gala [Bonus Episode]
Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs Co-Host Jason A. Coombs islive on the red carpet at The Black Theatre Coalition Inaugural Gala from Monday, February 12, 2024! Featuring interviews with special guest performer Bebe Winans and special guest attendees including La Chanze, Soshana Bean, Reggie Van Lee, Malena Belafonte, David Belafonte, Jonathan McCrory, Kevin Boseman, Laura Benanti, Alexa Smith, Sade Lythcott, Irene Gandy, Warren Adams, T. Oliver Reed, Cody Renard Richard, Anthony Wayne, Dominique Morisseau, Jonathan Burke and Sideeq Heard among others!The Black Theatre Coalition was founded by T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams and Reggie Van Lee during the Summer of 2019. They identified the disparity between the growing inclusivity onstage, versus the almost non-existence of Black professionals off stage. Black Theatre Coalition officially filed as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in June of 2020.Black Theatre Coalition’s mission is to remove the “illusion of inclusion” in the American Theatre by building a sustainable ethical roadmap that will increase employment opportunities for Black theatre professionals.For more information about the Black Theatre Coalition, visit their website: https://blacktheatrecoalition.org/.You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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
Feb 1, 2024 • 58min
Episode 79 | Live from "Days of Wine and Roses" Opening Night Red Carpet [Bonus Episode]
Bonus Episode Alert! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are live on the red carpet of "Days of Wine and Roses" from Sunday, January 28! Featuring interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James, Sharon Catherine Brown, Olivia Hernandez, David Jennings, and David Manis among others! Plus we chat with other attendees including Bernadette Peters, Vanessa Williams, LaChanze, Victoria Clark, Schele Williams, George Takei, Montego Glover, and more!Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James star in a searing new musical about a couple falling in love in 1950s New York and struggling against themselves to build their family. The New York Times calls Days of Wine and Roses “a jazzy, aching new musical with wells of compassion!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post raves, “Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James soar! One of the best new musicals this year.”Adapted from JP Miller’s 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, composer & lyricist Adam Guettel (Floyd Collins) and playwright Craig Lucas (An American in Paris) reunite in their first collaboration since their acclaimed The Light in the Piazza. Directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen).Days of Wine and Roses features direction by Michael Greif, choreography by Sergio Trujillo and Karla Puno Garcia, scenic design by Lizzie Clachan, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting design by Ben Stanton, sound design by Kai Harada, music direction by Kimberly Grigsby, orchestrations by Adam Guettel and Jamie Lawrence, hair and wigs by David Brian Brown, and casting by The Telsey Office; Craig Burns, CSA. Judith Schoenfeld serves as production stage manager.Days of Wine and Roses stars Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James, with Byron Jennings, Tabitha Lawing, Sharon Catherine Brown, Tony Carlin, Bill English, Olivia Hernandez, David Jennings, David Manis, Steven Booth, Nicole Ferguson, Addie Manthey and Kelcey Watson.The episode opens with a MIC CHECK where Jason and Samantha share that season 3 of Survival Jobs officially drops the week of March 3, 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:
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h
Episode 78 | Live from "Monty Python's Spamalot" Opening Night Red Carpet [Bonus Episode]
Bonus Episode Alert! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are live on the red carpet of Monty Python's Spamalot from Thursday, November 16! Featuring interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Christopher Fitzgerald, James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, Jimmy Smagula, Michael Urie, Nik Walker, Eric Idle, Josh Rhodes among others! Plus we chat with other attendees including Vanessa Williams, Julie White, Montego Glover, Adam Pascal, Douglas Lyons and more!ALL HAIL SPAMALOT! The Tony Award-winning musical comedy is back for the first time ever and Broadway is a happier place! Peter Marks of The Washington Post exclaims it’s “gloriously hilarious! The jokes crackle, and the production numbers sparkle. SPAMALOT is funnier than ever.” Charles Isherwood of the Wall Street Journal raves the show is “deliriously funny. SPAMALOT is blazing like a burst of summer sunshine as winter draws near, it’s pure glee.” And Jesse Green writes “it’s a blissful Broadway revival” and awards it a New York Times Critic’s Pick!Everything that makes a great knight in the theatre is here, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the Lady of the Lake.Seated at the round table are a royal court of jesters, filled with Tony winners, nominees, and Broadway favorites. Christopher Fitzgerald is Patsy, James Monroe Iglehart is King Arthur, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer is the Lady of the Lake, Ethan Slater is Prince Herbert, Jimmy Smagula is Bedevere, Michael Urie is Brave Sir Robin, and Nik Walker is Sir Galahad. The role of Lancelot will be played by Taran Killam through January 7th. Alex Brightman rejoins the cast as Lancelot on January 9th. More info and tickets on the show here!You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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

Oct 24, 2023 • 27min
Episode 77 | Live from the Gutenberg: The Musical Red Carpet [Bonus Episode]
Bonus Episode Alert! Survival Jobs co-host host Samantha Tuozzolo is live on the red carpet of Gutenberg! The Musical! from Thursday, October 12! Featuring interviews with the stars of the show Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, plus other attendees including Jimmy Fallon, Nathan Lane, Kerry Butler, Nikki M. James, Tuc Watkins and more!Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back on Broadway, putting on a show together because they just love each other so damn much. This hilarious new musical tells the story of Bud and Doug, two best pals putting on a show together because they just love each other so damn much. It’s art imitating life imitating art! And the critics just love it so damn much. In fact, Entertainment Weekly says, “This brilliant musical delivers guaranteed laughs!” and Deadline raves, “Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are Broadway’s leading comedy duo!” Get your tickets now to GUTENBERG! – “you’ll leave thankful for musical theater!” (Daily Beast). More info and tickets on the show here!You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest
Important Links:
Support the citizens of Gaza
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 76 | The Kimberly Akimbo Cast: "Kimmy Teens"
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the Season Two finale episode featuring the wildly talented and funny cast of the hit musical, “Kimberly Akimbo”; Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, Michael Iskander and Nina White. The cast spills the tea on working alongside Broadway Legend Victoria Clark and why the show's beautiful message is resonating with not only critics but audiences as well! Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Victoria Clark Trivia”, the cast shares a compelling variety of survival jobs including Hardy being a server at seafood joint that served imitation crab meat, Hogan quitting the Century 21 department store after an argument with a rude customer, White who was a nanny for a wealthy family who demanded she make made change for a $5 bill and Iskander who worked in a medical office, even with a fear of blood! Tickets for "Kimberly Akimbo" are on sale! Episode 76 opens with Jason and Samantha sharing a mic check reflecting on some of their favorite Season 2 episodes including chatting with Merrily We Roll Along’s Krystal Joy Brown, Sweet Magnolia actor Hunter Burke and hitting the red carpet of the 2023 Theatre World Awards! Lastly, the exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on The Kimberly Akimbo Cast:
Olivia Elease Hardy Instagram
Fernell Hogan Instagram
Michael Iskander Instagram
Nina White Instagram
Tickets for "Kimberly Akimbo" are on sale!
Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
How to Support Writers and Actors During the Strike
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Important Links:
How to Support Writers and Actors During the Strike
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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

Sep 15, 2023 • 57min
Episode 75 | Dana Steingold: "Meet Me at The Cottage"
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented and genuine Dana Steingold who is starring as ‘Diedre‘ in the hit Broadway play, “The Cottage” directed by the legendary Jason Alexander. Steingold shares her experience working alongside so many television and theatre veterans in the cast and crew including Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper among others. She also dives into why audiences need to pay a visit to show sooner rather than later! Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “Beetlejuice Movie Trivia”, Steingold shares her love and gratitude for the Beetlejuice fan community and reminisces about what made that production so special for her. Tickets for “The Cottage” are on sale! Episode 75 opens with Jason sharing a mic check discussing the 2023 Bridgeport Film Fest which is streaming virtually until Monday, September 18! Lastly, the exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs. Info on Dana Steingold:
Follow Dana on Instagram
Check out Dana's LinkTree
Info on Your Hosts:
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
Virtual Tickets are now on sale for The Bridgeport Film Fest
How to Support Writers and Actors During the Strike
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Check out Jason's Official Website here
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Important Links:
How to Support Writers and Actors During the Strike
Native Land Map
US Interior Indian Affairs
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
How to Help the People of Florida Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Support Us... Please! If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee 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 | 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
Aug 31, 2023 • 46min
Episode 74 | "Walking with Bubbles": Post Show Talk Back
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with a post show talk back with the cast and composer of the must see Off Broadway musical, "Walking with Bubbles" playing at the AMT Theatre in Hells Kitchen until Sunday, September 10. The incredible duo of Jessica Hendy (writer and actor) and Brianna Kothari Barnes (composer/lyricist) sat down with us to talk about the journey of bringing this beautiful, heartfelt and mind-blowing one woman show to life. Before closing out the episode with a fun game of “One Woman Show Trivia”, the duo dives into their previous survival jobs and share what is coming next in the journey of "Walking with Bubbles"! Episode 74 opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check discussing the upcoming 3rd annual Bridgeport Film Fest, which Jason is the founder and Artistic Director of. Tickets are now available and the full schedule is available on the Bridgeport Film Fest website. Lastly, the exclusive video episodes of Survival Job A Podcast can be found here on Broadway World and an audio only version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps. Info on Jessica Hendy:
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