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Ever wondered what it’s like to leave the military to chase your dream of being a comedian? Dewayne White knows something about that journey. During this conversation, you’ll discover… -How Dewayne went from serving in Iraq to serving up punchlines on stage -What it’s really like balancing family life with the all-consuming pursuit of comedy -How comedians structure their jokes — and why the best...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a Hollywood movie producer? Well, you’re about to find out! During this episode, our guest is legendary film producer, Larry Kasanoff — the man behind blockbuster hits, video game adaptations, and some big moments in Hollywood history. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The skills you need to be a movie producer What it was like for Larry to work w...

Want to get paid to travel to Africa and help people plan the adventure of a lifetime? Well, you've come to the right place! To kick off the 3rd season of The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast, our guest is professional Safari Travel Advisor, Jeff Hyer! During this conversation, you'll learn... -How to become a safari travel advisor -What a typical day looks like in that role (it’s not what you think!) -W...

Did you know Ice Sculpting can actually be a career? Well, it is and it's a fun one! Just ask Mat Chaloner who is a Master Carver at Glacial Art Ice Sculptors in the UK. During our season finale, he'll share... -How he got into this industry -What it's like sculpting ice with a chainsaw in front of a LIVE audience -How he got to work on Game of Thrones plus much more! It's an entertaining chat tha...

The Toronto Maple Leafs. They're one of the most iconic franchises in the National Hockey League and yet the most media scrutinized one as well. Today's guest, Pat Park, was on the frontlines for that as the club's Media Relations Director for 14 years. It was a tough gig, but a fun one for him. In this episode, Pat details... -What mindset & skills you need to handle media relations for an NH...

Ever wonder what's it like to work with celebrities? Well, if your gig is in Entertainment PR, you'll find out. Like our guest today, Deborah Knight. She's been in the public relations game ever since 1999 when she started her agency, DKPR. Since then she's had many showbiz clients like Martin Short, Eugene Levy and so on. In this conversation, she mentions what it takes to be successful in this f...

So, you want to make a living as a non-fiction author? Well, this is the PERFECT episode for you! Publishing Industry Expert, Jane Friedman, details what it'll take to help you monetize your non-fiction book(s) plus how the publishing industry works as a whole and how the industry is staying alive during this crazy era of disruption! It's an informative and interesting chat that you don't want to...

Robots! Imagine building them for a living? I'm not talking about killer Skynet Terminator robots that will destroy the Earth, but ones that actually help people. For example, today's podcast guest, Haitham Eletrabi, is the co-founder and CEO of Tennibot which builds autonomous robots that help tennis players retrieve their tennis balls and practice their skills. In this fun conversation, you...

Ever wonder what it's like being an NBA referee? Well, James Williams will fill you in. He's a current NBA ref who will share his career journey, how much preparation he does on game day, and how others can get that gig plus much more! It's a fun conversation that you don't want to miss! To learn about James, here's his LinkedIn profile. https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-williams-a108002b9 If you...

Ever hear of the Halo video game series? Well, it's MASSIVELY popular and it has been for quite some time. If you ever played Halo then you have probably heard the voice of today's guest. He's the ICONIC announcer voice of Halo, Jeff Steitzer! In this fun episode, he'll share how he got the job, the time he scared himself playing HALO, how you can get video game voiceover work and so much mor...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play in the NFL? Well, TODAY is the DAY you find out! Our guest is Robert Smith. He's a former Pro Bowl NFL running back who played 8 seasons before his career got cut short due to injuries. In this episode, he'll detail his experience in the league including everything from his Draft Day to how he prepared for games to what the work culture was like...

Imagine working with comedy GIANTS like Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams? Today's guest sure has. Scott Edwards owned a successful comedy club chain in the 1980s where he saw many comedians launch into stardom. In this episode, he'll share his memories about those fun times and what it was like to own a comedy club back then plus much more! It's an enjoyable conversation that you'll definitely wa...

Have you heard of Sonic The Hedgehog? Maybe Power Rangers? Today's guest has worked on both of those big IPs plus others! She's done a bit of everything in her Hollywood career from Japanese animation voiceover work, writing and producing just to name a few. Marlene Sharp, founder of Pink Poodle Productions, will discuss how she's scored various behind-the-scenes creative Hollywood gigs and the ha...

Have you worked with Dr. Phil? Did you have a job with Entertainment Tonight or Access Hollywood or Netflix? Well, today's guest sure has! Ryan Patterson, who is a Senior Producer on the Daytime Emmy Award-winning show, The Talk, has been in the entertainment media for a while and was kind enough to be on our show to share her career stories, insights and tips about an ever changing industry. So,...

The animation industry. It's a dream for many who want to get a job in that field. It's not easy, but with enough heart, grit, talent, perseverance and a great work ethic, you just might make it. Ask today's guest, Dan Forgione, who is a director in DreamWorks' TV animation division. He's done it. During this insightful conversation in our Season 1 finale, you'll learn... -What you need to succeed...

Movie trailers. They're an amazing part of the Hollywood marketing machine that can easily influence millions to watch a film. But, did you ever wonder how they are made and how you can get a job editing them yourself? If so, THIS is the episode for you! Today's guest, Brett Winn knows a lot about this topic. He's the co-founder of The Refinery, one of Hollywood’s top movie trailer agencies. Durin...

Indiana Jones. He's the world's most famous archaeologist. The thing is, he ain't real as you know. :) If you're thinking of becoming a REAL archaeologist, THIS is the episode for YOU! Today's guest is Andrew Kinkella. He's a Professor of Archaeology at Moorpark College in California. He has a great YouTube channel called Kinkella Teaches Archaeology that helps people learn about the subject in a...

A Seattle sports broadcasting icon. That's who today's guest is. Dave Sims has been the Seattle Mariners TV play-by-play broadcaster for years and has built a loyal fanbase and deservedly so. Besides his Mariners job, he's a 2-time Emmy Award winner who has also done play-by-play for the NFL and college basketball. He's a true professional and a great guy to speak with about the art of being a TV...

It's probably THE toughest thing to do in sports broadcasting. Performing the play-by-play commentary for any professional sports league team is a wild experience. You have to be a great communicator, a terrific ad-libber, have a deep understanding of the games you're covering and be cool under pressure. The LA Galaxy's radio play-by-play announcer is a guy with all of those qualities. Joe Tutino...

How cool would it be to work at a toy company? Our guest, Dave Denicke definitely knows. He's the Director of US Marketing for Action Figures & Plush toys at Mattel. Before that, he was in the sports broadcasting world, but decided to do a career pivot which eventually led him to Mattel. It wasn't an easy road, but it's an inspiring story that can help you if you're considering a career change...

What's your dream gig? For many, it's being a full-time YouTuber and TikToker. Of course, those are very cool jobs. Just ask our guest, Joseph DeBenedictis who is a star on both platforms. He's here today to let you know what it takes to succeed as a YouTube and TikTok content creator! He's known for his very entertaining Canadian Vs American themed videos that compare everything from donuts to Mc...

Imagine getting paid to write about NBA players. If you're an NBA fan, it's a dream come true! Roland Lazenby has penned best-selling biographies about Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and now Magic Johnson. He's a great storyteller who will provide you some proven tips to succeed as a sports biographer and he'll share some fun stories including the time that Michael Jordan saved his life plus much mor...

If you're a literary agent, you're making dreams come true. Think about it. How many people out in the world want to write a book? Probably MILLIONS. As a literary agent, you have the opportunity to make that wish come true for many authors. Besides that, you also get paid to read books and speak with really bright and cool people. Sounds like fun to me! Today's guest, Carly Watters gets to do all...

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. When it comes to late night talk shows, it's probably the biggest one out there, so getting a comedy writing gig there is not easy. Tonight Show Senior Writer & Producer, Patrick Borelli knows that all too well. During this informative conversation, he shares how he got The Tonight Show job, what YOU need to do to become a working TV comedy writer and what i...