

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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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
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

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 41 | Christian Brailsford ”Take Me To Church”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the mega- talented and grounded actor Christian Brailsford, who is currently starring as David Morse in the Broadway National tour of the hit 90’s film PRETTY WOMAN! Christian shares the audition process for booking the tour and how he juggles multiple roles!
Before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Homestate Heroes’, the Philadelphia native shares how singing in church as a kid led to him pursuing a career in musical theatre and his experience of bringing the iconic villain of Scar to life in The Lion King at Disney Hong Kong!
The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they talk about the recent tragic Supreme Court reversal of Roe v Wade and how we can support the most vulnerable women in our country! 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
Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!
Info on Christian Brailsford:
Follow Christian on Instagram
Check out this article on Christian from the Philadelphia Tribune
Get tickets to The Broadway National Tour of Pretty Woman here
Mic Check Links:
Abortion Funds Website
Plan C Pills Website
Donate to the 2022 Bridgeport Film Fest
2022 Bridgeport Film Fest Early Bird Tickets
2022 Bridgeport Film Fest Trailer
Important Links:
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

Jun 23, 2022 • 59min
Episode 40 | Caleigh Lozito ”Ms. Michael Scott”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hysterical and super talented Caleigh Lozito, who is currently starring as ‘The World’s Best Boss’ Michael Scott in the Off-Broadway production of THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY! Caleigh shares the audition process for booking the iconic role and what it was like meeting original cast members from the television show Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey when they attended recently!
Before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Whose the Biggest Fan of The Office’, Caleigh shares how her Grandmother inspired her to share her musical gifts and her dream role.
The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they gab about the recent Tony Awards and the 2nd annual Bridgeport Film Fest coming in July! 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.
Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!
Info on Caleigh Lozito :
Follow Caleigh on Instagram
Follow Caleigh's Podcast "Underrated"
Check out Caleigh's Official Website
Get tickets to The Office! Musical Parody
Mic Check Links:
Tony Awards Opening Number with Host Ariana Debose Play
'Paradise Square' Performance featuring Tony Award Winner Joaquina Kalukango
2022 Bridgeport Film Fest Early Bird Tickets
2022 Bridgeport Film Fest Trailer
Important Links:
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

Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 10min
Episode 39 | Throwback Thursday with Robin de Jesús [April 1, 2021]
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the three Time Tony Award Nominee Robin de Jesús, who was most recently seen in the Netflix adaptation of TICK TICK BOOM directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda! In this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released on April 1, 2021, Robin dishes on his journey working as a server at Bertucci’s and Bubba Gump to gracing the Broadway stage!
Before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Forrest Gump Quotes’, Robin shares what it was like when he received his first Tony Nomination and how he transitioned from Broadway to film and television.
The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they gab about the classic 90’s comedy LIVING SINGLE and some of their worst survival job experiences! The audio can be found on Broadway World and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps.
Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!
Info on Robin de Jesús:
Follow Robin on Instagram
Follow Robin on Twitter
Check out Robin's IMDB Page!
Mic Check Links:
Bridgeport Film Fest Early Bird Tickets
Important Links:
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

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 22min
Episode 38 | Julie Benko ”Hello, Gorgeous”
Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the incredibly talented, hardworking and inspiring Julie Benko, who is currently the standby for Beanie Feldstein in the Broadway Revival of FUNNY GIRL!! Julie shares what the experience of getting the opportunity to bring such an iconic role back to Broadway has been like for her as a standby..
Before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Would You Rather: Tony Award Edition, Julie discusses the importance of creating your own work as she shares the process between producing her upcoming second album and her most recent short film, “The Newlyweds Guide to Physical Intimacy” , currently making its rounds in the film festival circuit.
The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they gab about the heartwarming and underrated play WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE written by Ana Nogueira, the upcoming Tony Awards and the 2nd annual Bridgeport Film Fest coming in July! The exclusive video can be found on Broadway World!
Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!
Info on Julie Benko:
Follow Julie on Instagram
Follow Julie on Twitter
Check out Julie's Official Website
Mic Check Links:
WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE Play
Douglas Lyons Post About Tony Awards Student Rush Tickets
Bridgeport Film Fest Early Bird Tickets
Important Links:
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

Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 21min
Episode 37 | Gabby Beans ”Living, Laughing & Loving”
Happy Pride, Survivors!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with Tony Award Nominee, Gabby Beans, who made her Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of SKIN OF OUR TEETH this past year! Gabby shares her artistic journey from seeing Broadway shows with her Mom as a child to working alongside veteran actors Susan Sarandon, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin over the years. Before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Tony Award Trivia’, Gabby shares advice for young actors pursuing a career in the arts, the importance of finding a survival job that you don’t hate and putting on her writer's hat with her most recent short film, NOSTOS, currently making its rounds in the film festival circuit. The episode opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they gab about the phenomenal performances in both TAKE ME OUT and AMERICAN BUFFALO! 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. Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!!Info on Gabby Beans:
Follow Gabby on Instagram
Follow Gabby on Twitter
Check out Gabby's Official Website
"Skin of Our Teeth" Trailer
Mic Check Links:
"Take Me Out" on Broadway Tickets
"American Buffalo" on Broadway Tickets
Important Links:
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