Survival Jobs: A Podcast

Happy Thursday, Survivors!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hilarious, insightful and genuine “Inventing Anna” star, Chris Cafero who plays ‘David Morrison', on the hit Netflix limited series.  Chris guides us through his artistic journey from working in the hospitality industry to booking his first major recurring role on the classic soap opera, “As the World Turns”, to writing and producing the award-winning New York City-based sketch comedy show, “Uncle Function”! Before closing out the episode with a fun ‘True Fraud Trivia’ game, Chris provides insight into being a professional working actor on set for the first time, how a lost film opportunity led to his recurring role on “Inventing Anna” and the awkward teenager birthday party he once attended with his “Awesome 80s Prom” castmates!   The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they discuss their love of Shonda Rhimes and the upcoming Bridgeport Film Fest. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Chris Cafero:  Follow Chris:  Instagram  | Twitter Check out “Uncle Function” Check out his IMDB page here Watch Chris in the hit Netflix hit series, “Inventing Anna” Mic Check Links: Check out and submit to The Bridgeport Film Fest Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party Support Ukraine: NPR Article on Supporting Ukraine Fundraiser for supporting Black People in the Ukraine Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  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 and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Check out Reader's Block Bookstore here 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

Happy Thursday, Survivors!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the mega-talented, kind, and thoughtful “Sweet Magnolia” Star, Hunter Burke who plays ‘Trotter Vidhyakorn’, on both seasons of the hit Netflix show.  Hunter takes us through his artistic journey from working alongside his father in a sugarcane field, to getting representation as an actor, to writing and producing the acclaimed feature film, “Lost Bayou” which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019. He also shares why he thinks “Sweet Magnolias” has resonated so loudly with audiences worldwide.  Before closing out the episode with a fun Netflix Trivia Game, Hunter provides insight into how he manages to be both a working actor and a full-time writer, the unglamorous side of the Artist life, and the importance of finding time to create every day!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Hunter Burke:  Follow Hunter:  Instagram  | Twitter Check out his film "Lost Bayou" here free with ads Check out his IMDB page here Watch Hunter in the Netflix hit show, "Sweet Magnolias" Check out the Gotham Film Institute Mic Check Links: Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party "This Is Us" Final Season Trailer "Abbott Elementary" Trailer  Support Ukraine: NPR Article on Supporting Ukraine Fundraiser for supporting Black People in the Ukraine Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  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 and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Check out Reader's Block Bookstore here 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

Praise Be, Survivors!! Happy Season Two Premiere!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented, inspiring, and genuine Broadway leading lady, Krystal Joy Brown who is currently playing the role of 'Eliza Schuyler' in the Broadway juggernaut, Hamilton! Coach Krystal, as she is lovingly referred to in this episode, takes us through her artistic journey from working a handful of survival jobs including bartending and baby gymnastics instructor to appearing in five Broadway shows including Hamilton and Motown and breaking into the world of film and television. She was most recently seen in the CBS hit tv show, The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah and the holiday film, Writing Around the Christmas Tree.    Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Krystal Joy Brown:  Follow Krystal:  Instagram  | Twitter Check out her official website here Check out her IMDB page here Watch Krystal and the cast of Hamilton performing "The Schuyler Sisters" Check out Ham4Progress here  Support Ukraine: NPR Article on Supporting Ukraine Fundraiser for supporting Black People in the Ukraine Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  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 and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Check out Reader's Block Bookstore here 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

Happy Season 1 Finale, Survivors!! We are so excited to close out with the crazy talented and genuine, Douglas Lyons, actor and writer of the groundbreaking Broadway play, "Chicken and Biscuits".  Douglas shares his journey from booking his first professional job during college to being in the original Broadway cast of "Beautiful", the Carol King musical to bringing "Chicken and Biscuits" from the page to the stage!  And of course the wisdom Douglas shares is like chicken soup for the soul!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Douglas Lyons:  Follow Douglas on Instagram  | Twitter Check out her official website here: www.douglaslyons.net Check out his IMDB page here.  Watch this performance of "Here To Stay" from FIVE POINTS by Douglas here Mic Check: Watch the SAG Awards here Support Ukraine: NPR Article on Supporting Ukraine Fundraiser for supporting Black People in the Ukraine Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.   |  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 and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Check out Reader's Block Bookstore here 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

Hey Survivors! As we all know, February is Black History Month and we couldn't let the opportunity go by to give our Season 1 Black Guests their flowers and appreciation for sharing insight into their journeys with us!   So join us as we share some highlights from previous guests Anastacia McCleskey (actor in "Waitress" on Broadway, "Annie Live!" on NBC), Alana Cauthen (actor in "Rent" 20th Anniversary National Tour), Nzinga Williams (Production Manager for "Moulin Rouge" National Tour), Paul Renolis (Drag Queen, actor in "Strings Attached" on Amazon Prime), T. Ashley (author of "Sight Unseen" and "Miss Agnes is Missing") and Ruffin Prentiss (actor in "Insecure" on HBO, "Elementary" on CBS).    Plus we discuss the Netflix docuseries, "High on the Hog: How African American Cousine Transformed America" which has all four episodes currently streaming and Jason shares about his recent appearance on the podcast, Tyler Geis' Basement, where he shares some of his favorite Black Films for Black History Month!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!   Info on Anastacia McCleskey:  Follow Anastacia on Instagram. Check out this powerful performance of Anastacia performing "Yesterday" by Mary Mary.  Info on Alana Cauthen:  Follow Alana on Instagram here Check out Alana singing "Then Came the Light" (Alanya Bridge) Info on Nzinga Williams:  Check out this article on the NEW Black Mutual Aid! Check out Nzinga on Twitter HERE.  Follow Nzinga on Instagram HERE. Info on Paul Renolis: Follow Paul on Instagram here. Check out Paul's Official Website Here Check out Paul and his articles on Medium Here!  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! Info on Ruffin Prentiss:  Check out this Ruffin on IMDB here! Check out Ruffin on Twitter HERE.  Follow Ruffin on Instagram HERE.  Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.   |  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 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 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

Hey Survivors!! Oh Happy Day, Survivors! We are so fortunate to have the mega-talented and genuine, Allison Siko who has portrayed "Kathleen Stabler" on the iconic hit show Law and Order: SVU for twenty years on today's episode! DUN DUN! Allison shares some behind-the-scenes secrets about the show for all of you Dedicated Detectives, her audition process and of course her artistic journey which has taken her through not only tv but the stage and the world of film!     Also, Allison shares some inspiration for us all and we close out with another fun ass game!  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Allison Siko:  Follow Allison on Instagram  | Twitter Check out her official website here: www.allisonsiko.com Check out her IMDB page here.  Watch "Law and Order: SVU" here Watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" here  Mic Check: Watch "Sweet Magnolias" here Watch "Wayward Pines" here  Watch the "Inventing Anna" trailer Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.   |  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 and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Check out Reader's Block Bookstore here 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

Hey Survivors!! We are so excited to have the groundbreaking creator of Netflix's first gay Christmas film, "Single All The Way" and the creator of the iconic show "Wayward Pines", Chad Hodge, as our guest for Episode 25!  Chad shares his brilliant story of how taking a chance on himself in Hollywood lead to his big Hollywood break and the epic career he has had writing and producing in film and television for the last two decades!    Chad shares some great writing tips, stories and closes out with a fun ass game!    Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Chad Hodge:  Follow Chad on Instagram  | Twitter Check out his official website here: www.chadhodge.com Watch "Single All The Way" here Watch "Wayward Pines" here  Watch "Good Behavior" here Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.   |  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 and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Check out Reader's Block Bookstore here 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

Hey Survivors!! We are so excited to have a literal Superwoman, Janine Divita, here for Episode 24!  Janine, who was most recently seen in the Broadway musical, "Jagged Little Pill" shares how she balances her career not only on the stage but behind the scenes as well as a Producer, Screenwriter and Businesswoman!    Janine shares some great advice and reminders that yes, Artists can have it all!! Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Janine Divita:  Follow Janine on Instagram Check out her official website here: www.janinedivita.com Listen to her recent single "Try" here "Sisters Before Misters" Variety Article Learn about the USO here Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.   |  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 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 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

Hey Survivors!! Episode 23 with the incredible and inspiring Anastacia McCleskey is LIVEll! Anastacia who was most recently seen in the Broadway revival of "Caroline, or Change" and NBC's "Annie Live" shares her artistic journey from finding her singing as a child with her family to booking her first national tour to Broadway and then her transition to television with a recurring role on the hit show "New Amsterdam".   Anastacia also shares some wonderful ways she finds gratitude and how she channels her nerves into excitement before she hits the stage! Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Anastacia McCleskey:  Follow Anastacia on Instagram. Check out this powerful performance of Anastacia performing "Yesterday" by Mary Mary.  Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha on Instagram.   |  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 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 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

Hey Survivors!! We are excited to share episode 22 with you all! This episode features the lovely and talented actor Gerianne Perez; who was recently seen on Broadway in the "Waitress" reboot! Gerianne shares her artistic journey from finding her voice as an adolescent to her Broadway debut in the first acapella musical on Broadway, "In Transit". She also shares her love of Sara Bareilles, Lin Manuel Miranda, and of course, we have a fun game to wrap up the episode! Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Gerianne Perez:  Follow Gerianne on Instagram. Check out this performance of Gerianne on the "Waitress" National Tour!  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! 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