The Watercooler

Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Nick Davis, and Caelan Biehn join me at The Watercooler. I talk about my love for pickles and a very thoughtful gift I received. Gary celebrates his birthday with us and is granted his birthday wish of making this week's episode longer. Matt saw the new 'Independence Day: Resurgence' trailer all the way through and thinks he spotted Will Smith. Caelan tells us not to wor...

Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Nick Davis, and Caelan Biehn find me at the watercooler. I talk about how good The Shawshank Redemption is. Gary recalls his weekend in northern California with the Carolla Show. Caelan gives a play-by-play of the Mangria Bar Crawl in San Francisco. Nick 'The Engine' Davis verifies his new nickname and wonders #wheresamy? And Matt bought a Christmas tree. But seriously,...

Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Nick Davis, and Caelan Biehn meet me back at the watercooler. We flap our gums about optimum Tinder strategy, Carolla Digital's poker night, and Twitch. Plus, we recall some of our saddest Christmas stories and I explain the #bobobark. WOOF WOOF! Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage...

Anna Vocino joins me today to talk about creating your own content in order to make opportunites. We also share thoughts on cooking, wrestling and performing. Reach out to Anna on Twitter @AnnaVocino And visit her website for amazing recipes and all the latest with Anna at http://annavocino.com Support The Show: Find a great new hire with Pro Job Network. Try it free for one week by visiting TryPr...

Carolla Digital's Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, and Nick Davis join me for the first episode of The Watercooler, a sideshow of R?sum?. We talk about a weird experience Gary had involving some local kids in his parent's neighborhood, our Thanksgiving plans, and we give advice on how to live out of your car. Support The Show: Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to m...

JL Cauvin | Comedian JL Cauvin talks about his unexpected journey into stand up comedy from a depressing life in law school. He also discusses making comedic choices in regards to politcal correctness and his hopes for the future. Reach out to JL on Twitter @JLCauvin Subsribe to his YouTube channel http://youtube.com/jlcauvin And visit his website http://JLComedy.com Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxa...

Fred Stoller joins the show and traces his journey to becoming a prominent character actor. He talks about the old jobs, gigs, and jokes that propelled him into showbusiness. Fred also recalls stories as a staff writer on Seinfeld and how his latest book caused the real-life Kramer to sue him. Reach out to Fred on Twitter @Fred_Stoller Get his book, Maybe We'll Have You Back: The Life of a Perenni...

Jo Koy and Anton Guerrero talk about their new shabu-shabu restaurant Yojie - now open in Las Vegas. They discuss the attention to detail and customer experience as well as the restaurant's adventurous concept. Jon Cruz Tuck is also on the show and shares some insight on the life of a fighter and how he gets into a winning mindset. The guys then explain the importance of remembering where you came...

Comedian Tommy Campbell talks about all he's learned throughout his vast array of jobs since age fourteen. He also recalls some of the unique experiences he's had working with Tom Cruise and Jackie Chan before discussing the advantages of taking his comedy career to London. And most of all, Tommy shares thoughtful advice and perspective through his stories because everything in life-- he's "learne...

Aaron Fechter invented the Whac-A-Mole and the animatronic band, The Rock-afire Explosion. On this episode of R?sum?, Aaron talks about a few of his incredible inventions and how he survives such a cutthroat industry. Aaron also discusses what keeps him motivated to continue working on his ideas, especially when things don't necessarily go his way. For more with Aaron, visit EngineeringCreative.co...

Dan Crawley talks about creating costumes and make-up effects for some of the biggest movies out today. He recalls his journey moving out to L.A. with practicaly nothing and stresses the importance of never giving up and learning how to problem solve. Also, Carolla Digital's Matt Fondiler joins the show in The Break Room to talk about his experience as a Universal Studios tour guide. Host: Chris L...

Comedian Jimmy O. Yang recalls some of his past jobs before landing a role as a regular on HBO's Silicon Valley. He talks about excelling as a used car salesman and a strip club DJ while honing his stand-up comedy act. And through these stories, he explains the importance of taking risks and being able to make sacrifices in order to achieve one's goals. Reach out to Jimmy on his appropriately name...

Michael Narren tells the story of how he went from living in his parent's basement to becoming an animator for the hit TV show 'Family Guy'. He also talks about how he was able to get the attention of his heroes Howard Stern, Adam Carolla, and David Letterman through his animations. For more with Michael Narren, visit MichaelNarren.com and listen to his sketch album http://FonceFalooda.bandcamp.co...

The Wonder Years' lead singer Dan 'Soupy' Campbell talks about working at Chuck E. Cheese and pureeing steaks at a retirement home before his band took off. He also talks about some of his favorite bands, overcoming writer's block, and the creation of The Wonder Years' latest album 'No Closer to Heaven.' 'No Closer To Heaven' is out September 4th. For tour dates and more information, visit TheWond...

Rob O'Connell and Tom Pelkey join the show to talk about their lives before working on Adam Carolla's cars. Listen to their old jobs including: plumber, locksmith, roofer, umpire, and more. Plus hear about their current vacation with Adam at the Monterey Historics Race and the mansion that they are staying in. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Hold your next meeting online b...

Hugh Thomas recalls the intense discipline and knowledge he gained while serving in the United States Marine Corps. He also explains why he chose to start his own business and how he created opportunities for himself. For more on Hugh, visit 13thStreetGuitars.com and visit his shop in Huntington Beach, CA. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Hold your next meeting online by vi...

Singer-Songwriter Kyle M. Terrizzi explains his decision to pursue a career as a songwriter. He also discusses his process crafting songs and even plays a few of them. And of course, he recalls some of the jobs he's worked along the way. Download Kyle's latest album VOLUME ONE at DearPatron.com Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Visit Stamps.com, click on the microphone at th...

Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, and Caelan Biehn | Carolla Digital Staff Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, and Caelan Biehn join the show to discuss the jobs they had before taking their roles as integral parts of the Carolla Digital Network. Past jobs include selling energy drinks, working at a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and producing fake ID's for high school students. Reach out to Matt on Twitter @TWBSPodca...

Roger Craig Smith joins the show to talk about some of the jobs he had before being that voice actor you've heard in a ton of different things. He also recalls the non-linear path he took with his career and how it has made all the difference. Reach out to Roger on Twitter @RogerCraigSmith and visit RogerCraigSmith.com Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Visit Stamps.com, clic...

Celebrity fitness trainer Vinnie Tortorich tells his story of leaving life on the Louisiana bayou in search for something bigger. He also explains how he created his own opportunities and positions while going against what was expected of him. Lastly, Vinnie recalls overcoming Leukemia before sharing a few stories about his friend and client, Howie Mandel. For more on Vinnie, listen to his Celebri...

Comedian Kristen Carney joins the show to talk about leaving her small town in upstate New York to pursue a career in comedy. She also recalls her bullied past and the feeling of always wanting something more. And of course, she brings up some of the terrible jobs she's had along the way. Follow Kristen on Twitter @KristenCarney and listen to her on the Ask Women Podcast. Host: Chris Laxamana Chri...

Clay Tumey was a bank robber. He joins the show to talk about how he successfully robbed multiple banks, what led him to a path of crime, and why he turned himself in. Visit Clay's Kickstarter campaign to help publish his book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bluechipstore/the-blue-chip-store Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Visit Stamps.com, click on the microphone at...

Scott Whyte joins the show to talk in-depth about his iconic role in D2: The Mighty Ducks. He also shares insights about being a voice actor and gives advice on how to do impressions. Plus, he recalls other previous roles including City Guys, D3: The Mighty Ducks, and an early Pop Tarts commercial. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Reach out to Scott on Twitter and Instagram @TheScottWhyte Su...

Singer-Songwriter Kelley James discusses life as a musician, recalling terrible gigs and finding the will to constantly improve. He also talks about the creative process of songwriting and how he handles the business aspect of his career. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com For more on Kelley, visit KelleyJames.com And follow him on Twitter @YourBoyKJ Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on...

Carolla Digital's Mike Dawson recalls his extensive work history including his lucrative career in radio, sound engineering and voice-overs. He also stresses the importance of taking lots of different jobs and working at an early age. Lastly, he gives advice on what makes a good voice-over. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Follow Mike Dawson on Twitter @Dawsangeles And listen to his podcast...