Survival Jobs: A Podcast

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with actor and voiceover artist, Dan Rosales who gives us the inside scoop on his new audio comedy podcast  “Rolling Calls” currently streaming on Broadway Podcast Network! Dan also shares his experience recording episodes virtually and working alongside the “Rolling Calls” writing team of veterans David Greenberg and Steve...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the prolific and mega-talented “Merrily We Roll Along” actor, Corey Mach. Corey gives us a glimpse into his creative journey from being a church pianist to booking his first national tour a few days after moving to New York City! He also gives us the inside scoop into the rehearsal process of the upcoming New York Thea...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the talented, genuine and gracious “Merrily We Roll Along” actor, Evan Alexander Smith. Evan gives us a glimpse into his acting journey from doing regional theatre in Canada to booking the first national tour of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and his first Broadway gig, AMAZING GRACE. He also gives us a glimpse into the rehe...

It’s #ThrowbackThursday and your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hardworking, mega talented and gracious “Dear Evan Hanson” actor, Linedy Genao. Linedy shares with us how transitioned from working in a bank as her ‘survival job’ to gracing the stage in “On Your Feet”, her Broadway debut as the Gloria Estefan understudy!   Before closing out the episod...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo  are back with ‘KIMBERLY AKIMBO’ star Steven Boyer who shares why audiences need to flock to the theatre to see the new Broadway musical currently in previews at the Booth Theatre. Steven gives us the inside scoop on the show's transition from the Atlantic and what it has been like working alongside Tony Award Winner Victoria Clark!...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo  are honored to share virtual space with the iconic Fredi Walker-Browne who shares how originating the role of Joanne Jefferson in ‘RENT’ impacted her 30+ year career, how she transitioned into directing and why just ‘showing up’ is honestly half the battle most of the time.  Before closing out the episode with a fun Broadway Word A...

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 cl...

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 e...

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 h...

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 P...

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...

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 he...

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 J...

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 w...

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...

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 episo...

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 ‘Homest...

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 sh...

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...

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 t...

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...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with their very first ballerina, the wonderfully gifted and inspiring Xiaoxiao Cao, who made her Broadway debut in the iconic musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in 2019!  Xiaoxiao shares her journey from dancing professionally in China to making her Broadway debut. She also reminisces about what it was like gracing the stage ag...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with equally handsome and talented Chris Manuel who made his touring debut in the hit musical ‘Pretty Woman’ as Adam Pascal’s understudy in 2021!  The Bridgeport, Connecticut native shares a few of his favorite past survival jobs, and how his performance as ‘Robert Kennedy’ in the one-person play RFK at the Music Theatre of...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with hilarious, talented, and absolutely gorgeous Gaby French who made her Broadway debut as ‘Shirley’ in the five-time Tony-nominated play HANGMEN! Gaby shares her journey with the show from auditioning, to the Covid-19 Pandemic shutting down production during previews in March 2020 to finally gracing the Broadway stage tw...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wise beyond her years, gifted and passionate rising Broadway star, Micaela Diamond who made her Broadway debut as ‘Babe’ in The Cher Show fresh out of high school! Micaela shares her journey from auditioning for the musical to booking the role of the Youngest Cher and eventually bringing the character to life eight...