

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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Sep 29, 2022 • 57min
Episode 51 | Tamika Lawrence ”Always Influx”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are grateful to sit down with actor and musician Tamika Lawrence who shares how she finds the balance between creating her own music and performing on Broadway, one of her favorite on stage moments while performing in 'BOOK OF MORMON' and how people who have a ‘seat at the table’ can be more inclusive to Artists of Color.Before closing out the episode with a fun 'Grammy Awards Trivia' game, Tamika also dishes on where she keeps her own Grammys and her love of actor Steve Buscemi! The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they discuss the Downtown Cabaret production of RENT in Bridgeport, CT and why it’s important for us to support the island of Puerto Rico after the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Tamika Lawrence: Follow Tamika on Instagram Mic Check Links:
Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
Tickets to "Rent" at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Important Links:
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 7min
Episode 50 | Ephie Aardema ”Fanny Pack”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back and sit down with actor Ephie Aardema, who shares what it’s like being part of the “Fanny Pack” as one of the Fanny Brice understudies in the Broadway hit musical ‘FUNNY GIRL’. Ephie shares what it’s like returning to the Broadway stage after the pandemic and juggling multiple roles in rehearsals! Before closing out the episode with a joyful Barbra Streisand Trivia Game, Ephie also shares the importance of actors having hobbies outside of performing and why she almost gave up acting professionally before booking her current role. The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they celebrate producing fifty episodes and reminisce on a few of their favorite guests. They also fangirl over the iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph and her outstanding Emmy win last week. The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Ephie Aardema:
Follow Ephie on Instagram
Follow Marc on Twitter
Ephie's Official Website
Mic Check Links:
Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article
Sheryl Lee Ralph full Emmy Speech
"Keep the Camera's Rolling: The Pedro Zamora Way" Documentary Trailer
"Barbarian" Horror Film Trailer
Important Links:
NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Sep 8, 2022 • 59min
Episode 49 | Marc Reign ”The Creative Engineer”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down with actor and content creator Marc Reign, who discusses working with iconic playwright John Patrick Shanley on the off-Broadway play ‘CANDLELIGHT’’ at the Nylon Fusion Theater Company last fall. As someone with over 31,000 Instagram followers due to his prolific and entertaining comedy sketches, Marc also gives advice to his fellow actors on how to grow their social media pages organically. Before closing out the episode with an amusing ‘Sketch to Screen’ Trivia Game, Marc also shares how having a survival job as a cinematographer on indie film sets impacted his acting for the better and gives a sneak peak of his upcoming feature film ‘Playing Sam’! The trailer for ‘Playing Sam” can be found here. The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they talk about Jason’s appearance on the BET Digital series ‘TWO GROWN’ created by Alana Johnson and Jourdan Guyton. The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Marc Reign:
Follow Marc on Instagram
Follow Marc on TikTok
Marc's Official Website
"Playing Sam” Trailer
Donate to "Playing Sam" Crowdfunding Campaign
Tickets to Marc's Short Film "Fuego" at NY Latino Film Festival
Mic Check Links:
Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article
TWO GROWN’ created by Alana Johnson and Jourdan Guyton.
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 30min
Episode 48 | Julia Murney: ”Gurl.”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the Broadway Icon, who discusses her new role in the new off-Broadway musical ‘BETWEEN THE LINES’ at Second Stage which is running from now until Sunday, September 11. Julia also shares her experience bringing the legendary character of ‘Elphaba’ to life in ‘WICKED’ on tour and on Broadway, how instrumental the ‘WILD PARTY’ original cast album was to the longevity of the show, and the importance of supporting your fellow Artist friends before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Wicked Trivia’!About BETWEEN THE LINESDon’t miss this “whimsical and wonderful” new musical and the perfect summer theatrical escape for the entire family! BETWEEN THE LINES is an empowering and enchanting new musical for anyone who has ever sought to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in both extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah discovers how to find her place in the real world while keeping her dreams alive. Tickets and more information are available here. The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they throwback to the shocking ‘GREY’S ANATOMY' musical episode. The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Julia Murney:
"Between the Lines" Tickets here!
TDF Discounted Tickets
Today Tix Discount
Follow Julia on Instagram
Follow Julia on Twitter
Mic Check Links:
Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article
"Chasing Cars" from "Grey's Anatomy" musical episode
P!nk "Glitter in the Air" Trapeze
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "Once More With Feeling"
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 22min
Episode 47 | Lisa Lampanelli: ”Self Proclaimed Big Fat Failure”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the comedic Legend Lisa Lampanelli, who shares how she booked her first Comedy Central Roast, the importance of artists making mental health a priority and how she is returning to the stage in her cabaret show ‘LISA LAMPANELLI: BIG FAT FAILURE’ on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Trevi Lounge in Fairfield, CT. The show is filled with stories and songs in which the former Queen of Mean comes clean about all the things she f’ed up!Before closing out the episode with a fun game of ‘Toasts Rather Than Roasts’’, the comedy icon reflects on her thirty plus year career and why she decided to devote her time to only things that she finds “cute”! Tickets for Lisa’s cabaret show are currently on sale and can be found on here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lisa-lampanelli-big-fat-failure-tickets-405476439947The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they discuss the Door McAllen Church’s unauthorized production of ‘HAMILTON’ and the world premiere of the original play ‘’RANDY’S DANDY COASTER CASTLE’ written by Alexander Perez, directed by Rebecca Martinez and produced by the Egg and Spoon Theatre Collective! The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Lisa Lampanelli:
Get Tickets to Lisa's Cabaret "Lisa Lampanelli: Big Fat Failure" Here
Follow Lisa on Instagram
Check out Lisa's Official Website
Mic Check Links:
Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article
Broadway World Article on Unlicensed 'HAMILTON' Production
Egg and Spoon Theatre Collective
Keenan Thompson as 'Pierre Escargot' on All That
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Support Women's Rights:
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 46 | Hannah Shankman: ”Queen of the Storeroom”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hilarious and extremely talented Hannah Shankman, who shares how not getting into a musical theatre collegiate program led to her booking the revival of ‘HAIR’ on Broadway, the joy of bringing Fannie Brice to life in a regional production of the iconic musical ‘FUNNY GIRL’, and a few of past ‘survival jobs’ that helped impact her career as an artist!Before closing out the episode with a fun trivia game of ‘Musical Word Association’, this vocal powerhouse shares the importance of building your craft in acting classes and what would be her perfect artistic day.The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they rave about the current ‘INTO THE WOODS’ Broadway revival and about the hit horror comedy film ‘BODIES BODIES BODIES’ starring Lee Pace, Pete Davidson and Amandla Stenberg! The exclusive video can be found on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Hannah Shankman:
Follow Hannah on Instagram
Check out Hannah's Official Website
Mic Check Links:
New Horror Comedy "Bodies Bodies Bodies" Trailer
'Into the Woods' on Broadway Tickets
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Support Women's Rights:
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 45 | Irene Sofia Lucio ”Messy Backpack”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented and super kind Irene Sofia Lucio, who shares her journey from tutoring kids in NYC to starring in ‘SLAVE PLAY’ on Broadway, some of her favorite past ‘survival jobs’ and her experience transitioning from theatre to tv and film!Before closing out the episode with a fun trivia game of ‘Yale or Jail?!’, this triple threat shares her thoughts on how the entertainment industry can be more inclusive to Latino Artists and why she would love to collaborate with the legendary actor John Leguizamo!The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they celebrate the legendary Whitney Houston and briefly discuss the latest Jordan Peele film, ‘NOPE’! The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Irene Sofia Lucio:
Follow Irene on Instagram
Check out Irene's Official Website
Mic Check Links:Jordan Peele's "NOPE" Trailer
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Support Women's Rights:
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode 44 | Mia Gentile: ”Steamer Girl”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the incredibly talented and grounded Mia Gentile, who shares her journey from working off Broadway to her Broadway debut in ‘KINKY BOOTS’, the importance of mental health awareness in our daily lives and how being a wedding singer ended up being more than just a ‘survival job’ for her. Before closing out the episode with a fun lightning round of ‘Artists from Connecticut’ trivia, this dynamic performer shares her experience appearing on Good Morning America as the “Steamer Girl” and being interviewed by comedy Legend, Jerry Seinfeld!The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they recap highlights from the 2022 Bridgeport Film Fest! The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Mia Gentile:
Follow Mia on Instagram
Check out Mia's Official Website
Check out the MissyFit's Instagram
Mic Check Links:Bridgeport Film FestImportant Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Support Women's Rights:
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Jul 14, 2022 • 57min
Episode 43 | Kristin Huffman ”Huffman Bootcamp”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the quadruple threat, Kristin Huffman who is the Founder and serves as the Producing Director of the New Paradigm Theatre Company based in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Kristin shares what inspired her to start her own not-for-profit theatre, how she was able to put a “new” spin on a classic concept and about their upcoming production of The Little Mermaid opening in August!
Before closing out the episode with a fun lightning round of ‘getting to know you’ questions, the Broadway Leading Lady shares her experience working with the legendary Stephen Sondheim on the 2006 revival of COMPANY!
The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they briefly talk about Former First Lady Hillary Clinton’s appearance at BroadwayCon 2022! The exclusive video can be found here on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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.
Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!
Info on Kristin Huffman:
Follow Kristin on Facebook
Check out Kristin's Official Website
Check out The New Paradigm Theatre Company Website
Mic Check Links:
BroadwayCon 2022
Playwright Theresa Rebeck Website
Donate to the 2022 Bridgeport Film Fest
2022 Bridgeport Film Fest Early Bird Tickets
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Support Women's Rights:
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
Follow Jason on Instagram | Twitter.
Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party
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

Jul 7, 2022 • 55min
Episode 42 | Tommy Bracco ”Show Your Special”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the multi -talented and ambitious actor and reality TV star Tommy Bracco, who was most recently in Season 21 of the hit CBS show ‘BIG BROTHER’! Tommy shares the audition process for his Broadway debut in NEWSIES compared to his followup, PRETTY WOMAN and some of his favorite survival jobs!
Before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Big Brother Versus Broadway’, the Staten Island native shares the importance of highlighting what makes you stand out in the audition room and why he decided to pursue his bachelor's degree during the pandemic!
The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they talk about the recent The Chicks concert in Long Island plus upcoming special guests at the Bridgeport Film Fest coming later this month!! The exclusive video can be found on Broadway World and the audio only can be found 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.
Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!
Info on Tommy Bracco:
Follow Tommy on Instagram
Follow Tommy on TikTok
Check out Tommy on YouTube!
Mic Check Links:
Donate to the 2022 Bridgeport Film Fest
2022 Bridgeport Film Fest Early Bird Tickets
'The Chicks' Tour Dates
Important Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
National Write Your Congressman Link
How to help Uvalde families NPR Article
Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims
Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People
Support Women's Rights:
Register to VOTE here
Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now
Info on Your Hosts:
Follow Samantha: Instagram. | Samantha's Official Website here
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