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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

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The word “jobber” is defined in popular culture as somewhat of a journeyman. The movie Rocky tells the story of a boxing jobber, who defies the odds to become the world heavyweight champion. Talk radio veteran Jeff Zito speaks with celebrities about their first job. If not for their big break, what would they have become? Were they destined to be rich and famous? Or were they almost a jobber?

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Jul 10, 2026

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Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Tommy Davidson 17.03.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week actor, and comedian Tommy Davidson. What would have been if Tommy never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy TV show In Living Color? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a front desk clerk, or renting bicycle...

Celebrity Jobber - Tommy Davidson Trailer 14.03.2023

Jeff Zito hosts The Celebrity Jobber Podcast each week. New episodes drop every Friday, and this week's guest is actor, and comedian, Tommy Davidson. He was one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy TV show In Living Color. Check out the show, subscribe, and leave a review, and a 5-star rating. The Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you pod....

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Rick Wakeman 10.03.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Rick Wakeman. What would have been if Rick never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a keyboardist and composer best known as a former member of the progressive rock band Yes? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a flight attendant, or renting beach chairs and b...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Gina Gershon 03.03.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Gina Gershon. What would have been if Gina never got her big break? What type of work would she be doing if not for being in films like Cocktail, Red Heat, Showgirls, Bound, Face/Off, The Insider, Demonlover, P.S. I Love You, Five Minarets in New York, Killer Joe, and more? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting,...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Adam Carolla 24.02.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Adam Carolla. What would have been if Adam never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being the host of The Adam Carolla Show? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Plumber, or selling insurance somewhere. They may have been, just a JOBBER. Thanks for listening, pleas...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Bomani Jones 17.02.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Bomani Jones. What would have been if Bomani never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being an ESPN sports journalist? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Delivery Man, or own a furniture store somewhere. They may have been, just a JOBBER. Thanks for listening, pl...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Bret Michaels 10.02.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Bret Michaels. What would have been if Bret never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being the legendary frontman of the rock band Poison? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Car Dealer, or working at a restaurant somewhere. They may have been, just a JOBBER. Than...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Rich Vos 03.02.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week comedian Rich Vos. What would have been if Rich never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a comedian, writer, actor and co-host of the podcast My Wife Hates Me with his wife, comedian Bonnie McFarlane? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Handy Man, or working...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Rich Williams 27.01.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Rich Williams, primarily known for being one of the only consistent original members of the rock band Kansas. What would have been if Rich never started playing the ukulele? What type of work would he be doing if not for being the guitarist in Classic Rock group Kansas, and kicking off a 50-city tour? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Cowboy Troy 20.01.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week Cowboy Troy, best known for being a Rapper with the Country group, Big and Rich. What would have been if Troy didn't step up to perform that night with the lights still on? What type of work would he be doing if not for having seven studio albums out? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Pay...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Todd LaTorre 13.01.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Todd LaTorre lead singer for the band Queensryche. What would have been if Todd didn't refuse to cut his hair for the wrestling team? What type of work would he be doing if not for being in Queensryche, and a former lead vocalist of the bands Crimson Glory and Rising West? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeti...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Harry Turner 06.01.2023

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, British naturalist, Harry Turner. What would have been if Harry didn't leave the British Army, depressed, lost, and taking a leap of faith, landing in the Peruvian Amazon.? What type of work would he be doing if not for making the Wildcat documentary, being an Explorer & Adventurer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Adam LaRoche 30.12.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Major Leaguer Adam LaRoche. What would have been if Adam didn't share the baseball gene with his Father and Brother? What type of work would he be doing if not for playing baseball for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals and the Chicago White Sox? Many celebrities will tell you that if...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Oates 23.12.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, musician, John Oates, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates, with Daryl Hall. What would have been if John didn't attend Temple University where he met Daryl Hall? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Damon Amendolara 16.12.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Damon Amendolara, Radio host for the CBS Sports Radio Network. What would have been if Damon wasn't promoted to Morning Host on CBS Radio? What type of work would he be doing if not for being on the air from 6 to 10 AM nationwide for CBS? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be checking bags at...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Johnson 09.12.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Brian Johnson, lead singer of AC/DC. What would have been if Brian didn't become the third lead singer of the band AC/DC? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a legendary rock vocalist and song writer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be checking bags at the airport, or worki...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Kevin Cronin 02.12.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Kevin Cronin Lead Singer of REO Speedwagon. What would have been if Kevin didn't take guitar lessons at 11 years old? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a legendary rock and roll vocalist? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling woman's shoes, or making fried pickle...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Shannon Larkin 23.11.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Shannon Larkin drummer of Godsmack & The Apocalypse Blues Revival! What would have been if Shannon never got into playing the drums? What type of work would he be doing if not for being a legendary rock and roll drummer? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling Real Estate, or making frie...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Pete Gustin 18.11.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Award Winning Voice Actor Pete Gustin What would have been if Pete never got into voice acting? What type of work would he be doing if not for the movie trailers, TV shows and national commercials? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling time-shares, or making the donuts somewhere. They may...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Ian Beckles 11.11.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ian Beckles. What would have been if Ian never got the call from the Tampa Bay Bucs in the 5th round of the 1990 NFL Draft? We know Ian Beckles graduated from Indiana University with a BS in business, but what type of work would he be doing if not for the NFL fame. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Marlon Wayans 04.11.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, American actor, writer and comedian Marlon Wayans. Best known for movies like Scary Movie, White Chicks and Marmaduke. What would have been if Marlon never got his chance to shine? Forever in the shadows of a funny family. Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be shinning shoes, or dipping ice cream...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Steven Wright 28.10.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Comedian Steven Wright. What would have been if Steven Wright never tried comedy? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working for the family business, or working on cars somewhere. You never know, they could have turned out just like you and me. Subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito w...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Orlando Davis 21.10.2022

This week on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito, WLLD 94.1 Tampa PD Orlando Davis, Host of Orlando and The Freak Show. You will never guess what Orlando's first job was to save your life. Orlando became a little famous at his first job and quite a showman. But, his big break came when, "The other guy got sick, so I took over" - Orlando Davis. That's our Celebrity Jobber today, listen...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dave "The Snake" Sabo 14.10.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, David Michael "The Snake" Sabo , heavy metal guitarist from Skid Row. What would have been if the Snake never saw that iconic rock band live in concert awakening the possibility that he too could become part of Rock and Roll history? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break, show or meeting, they would be selling insu...

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Warren Haynes 07.10.2022

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule fame. What would have been if Warren never got the call for stardom? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling cars or cooking somewhere. Subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod. Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr...

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