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Survival Jobs Survival Jobs: A Podcast features entertaining, uplifting discussions with Creatives from all corners of the entertainment industry. The guests share their artistic journeys from working “survival” jobs that allow them to pursue their art to living their passions full time, and everything in between.




VIDEO: Julia Murney Discusses Her Role in the New Off-Broadway Musical BETWEEN THE LINES
VIDEO: Julia Murney Discusses Her Role in the New Off-Broadway Musical BETWEEN THE LINES
September 4, 2022

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 The Wild Party original cast album was to the longevity of the show, and the importance of supporting your fellow Artist friends before closing out the episode with a fun round of ‘Wicked Trivia’! Watch the full video!

VIDEO: Comedy Legend Lisa Lampanelli Dishes on Why She is a Self Proclaimed 'Big Fat Failure' and Proud of It
VIDEO: Comedy Legend Lisa Lampanelli Dishes on Why She is a Self Proclaimed 'Big Fat Failure' and Proud of It
August 28, 2022

This episode of Survival Jobs opens with Samantha and Jason sharing a mic check where they discuss the Door McAllen Church’s unauthorized production of ‘HAMILTON’ and the world premiere of the original play ‘’RANDY’S DANDY COASTER CASTLE’ written by Alexander Perez, directed by Rebecca Martinez and produced by the Egg and Spoon Theatre Collective!

VIDEO: Hannah Shankman Shares Her Artistic Journey from First Broadway Show to Touring the US in THE BAND'S VISIT
VIDEO: Hannah Shankman Shares Her Artistic Journey from First Broadway Show to Touring the US in THE BAND'S VISIT
August 21, 2022

In the latest episode of Survival Jobs, Hannah Shankman shares how not getting into a musical theatre collegiate program led to her booking the revival of HAIR on Broadway, the joy of bringing Fanny 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! Watch the full video here.

VIDEO: Actor and Writer Irene Sofia Lucio Shares Her Journey From Tutoring Students to Starring in SLAVE PLAY
VIDEO: Actor and Writer Irene Sofia Lucio Shares Her Journey From Tutoring Students to Starring in SLAVE PLAY
August 11, 2022

In the latest episode of Survival Jobs, Irene Sofia Lucio 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!

VIDEO: Mia Gentile Shares Her Journey to Making Her Broadway Debut in the Iconic Musical, KINKY BOOTS
VIDEO: Mia Gentile Shares Her Journey to Making Her Broadway Debut in the Iconic Musical, KINKY BOOTS
August 7, 2022

The latest episode of Survival Jobs features 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. Watch the video!

VIDEO: Actor, Musician, Producer and Professor Kristin Huffman Shares How Her Survival Job Helped Her Continue to Create
VIDEO: Actor, Musician, Producer and Professor Kristin Huffman Shares How Her Survival Job Helped Her Continue to Create
July 17, 2022

On the latest episode of Survival Jobs, Kristin Huffman 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! Watch the full video!

VIDEO: Tommy Bracco Spills the Tea on 'Big Brother', Broadway and More!
VIDEO: Tommy Bracco Spills the Tea on 'Big Brother', Broadway and More!
July 7, 2022

On the latest episode of Survival Jobs, watch as Tommy shares the audition process for his Broadway debut in NEWSIES compared to his follow-up, PRETTY WOMAN and some of his favorite survival jobs! 

VIDEO: PRETTY WOMAN's Christian Brailsford Dishes All About the National Tour on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: PRETTY WOMAN's Christian Brailsford Dishes All About the National Tour on Survival Jobs
July 3, 2022

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!

VIDEO: THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Star Caleigh Lozito Dishes on Booking the Role of Michael Scott
VIDEO: THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY Star Caleigh Lozito Dishes on Booking the Role of Michael Scott
June 23, 2022

Caleigh Lozito 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 on the latest episode of Survival Jobs.

LISTEN: Robin de Jesús Shares His Journey from Working as a Server to Landing First Broadway Gig on Survival Jobs
LISTEN: Robin de Jesús Shares His Journey from Working as a Server to Landing First Broadway Gig on Survival Jobs
June 16, 2022

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!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL's Julie Benko Shares Her Experience as a Standby on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL's Julie Benko Shares Her Experience as a Standby on Survival Jobs
June 9, 2022

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. Listen to her interview here! 

VIDEO: Tony Nominee Gabby Beans Shares Her Artistic Journey to THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: Tony Nominee Gabby Beans Shares Her Artistic Journey to THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH on Survival Jobs
June 5, 2022

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.  

VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ballerina Xiaoxiao Cao Shares Her Journey From Dancing Professionally in China to Her Broadway Debut
VIDEO: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ballerina Xiaoxiao Cao Shares Her Journey From Dancing Professionally in China to Her Broadway Debut
May 29, 2022

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 again after the show was shut down due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

VIDEO: Chris Manuel Shares Why Audiences are Loving the PRETTY WOMAN National Tour on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: Chris Manuel Shares Why Audiences are Loving the PRETTY WOMAN National Tour on Survival Jobs
May 22, 2022

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 Connecticut led to him finding theatrical representation! 

VIDEO: Gaby French Opens Up About the Journey to Bring HANGMEN Back to Broadway
VIDEO: Gaby French Opens Up About the Journey to Bring HANGMEN Back to Broadway
May 12, 2022

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 two years later.  

VIDEO: Micaela Diamond Shares How THE CHER SHOW Led to a Second Career in the Culinary World
VIDEO: Micaela Diamond Shares How THE CHER SHOW Led to a Second Career in the Culinary World
May 8, 2022

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!

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Linedy Genao Shares How She Juggles 8 Shows A Week & More on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Linedy Genao Shares How She Juggles 8 Shows A Week & More on Survival Jobs
April 30, 2022

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hardworking, mega talented and gracious Dear Evan Hansen 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!  

VIDEO: INVENTING ANNA Star Chris Cafero Shares the Importance of Creating Your Own Work, Being Part of the 'Shondaland' Family and More on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: INVENTING ANNA Star Chris Cafero Shares the Importance of Creating Your Own Work, Being Part of the 'Shondaland' Family and More on Survival Jobs
April 23, 2022

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hilarious, insightful and genuine “Inventing Anna” star, Chris Cafero who plays ‘David Morrison’, on the hit Netflix limited series.  Chris guides  us through his artistic journey from working in the hospitality industry to booking his first major recurring role on the classic soap opera, “As the World Turns”, to writing and producing the award winning New York City based sketch comedy show, “Uncle Function”!

VIDEO: SWEET MAGNOLIAS Star Hunter Burke Shares His Artistic Journey From the Sugarcane Fields to Serenity on Survival Jobs
VIDEO: SWEET MAGNOLIAS Star Hunter Burke Shares His Artistic Journey From the Sugarcane Fields to Serenity on Survival Jobs
April 17, 2022

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the mega talented, kind, and thoughtful “Sweet Magnolia” Star, Hunter Burke who plays ‘Trotter Vidhyakorn’, on both seasons of the hit Netflix show.

VIDEO: Krystal Joy Brown Shares Her Journey from Teaching Gymnastics to Booking HAMILTON on Season Two Premiere of Survival Jobs: A Podcast
VIDEO: Krystal Joy Brown Shares Her Journey from Teaching Gymnastics to Booking HAMILTON on Season Two Premiere of Survival Jobs: A Podcast
April 7, 2022

Happy Season Two Premiere, Survivors!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented, inspiring, and genuine Broadway leading lady, Krystal Joy Brown who is currently playing the role of “Eliza Schuyler” in the Broadway juggernaut, Hamilton!



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