Survival Jobs: A Podcast

We are so excited for our second happening today with these wonderful actors who made their debuts on Broadway in 2024! If you’re going to be at , come and join us at 2:30 p.m. in the Murray Hill Room at the .

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📣 Calling all fans! We’re thrilled for our first panel of the day tomorrow! 🎭 Join us on July 26th at 11:15 a.m. for an insightful discussion with three-time Tony nominee Robin de Jesús and the iconic Michael Urie as they share tips on navigating a film and TV career while pursuing theater.

Bring your questions and don’t miss out on this incredible session: “Stage to Screen: Navigating a Film/TV Career for Performers” in the Room at the ! See you there! 🎙️🎙️

Moderated by: Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo

Hey Survivors! It’s day! 🎉 Episode 98 dropped this morning, and it’s available everywhere you listen to podcasts. The incredible, multi-talented, charming, and genuine AF Avery Wilson joined us to talk about all things The Wiz, , his work with music legends Christina Aguilera and Usher plus being mentored by the iconic Shoshana Bean, and so much more! 🎙️🎭

We had a great time, y’all! Tune in everywhere you get your – it’s a great one! The exclusive video will be available this afternoon on Broadway World. 🎭✨



Listen here: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/survival-jobs-a-podcast/

🌈 We’re celebrating Pride Month and highlighting amazing LGBTQIA+ guests! 🌈 Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight the incredible three-time Tony Award nominee and Triple Threat, Robin de Jesús . 🎭✨

Robin has graced our podcast twice, and in his most recent episode, Episode 58, entitled ”Welcome to Chippendales”, dropped some incredible knowledge including what it’s like to be a voting member of the The Academy and shares lots of laughs with us! 💡🏳️‍🌈

Be sure to follow and support him and check out his episode on BroadwayWorld or anywhere you get your podcasts including on Broadway Podcast Network . 🎧

New episode is hosted by Samantha Tuozzolo and Jason A. Coombs! Before Jakeim Hart was drumming it up in -he was doing in and working his way to !

Check it out and RUN to Hell's Kitchen, nominated for thirteen Tony Awards this season!

Full audio: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/survival-jobs-a-podcast/episode-97-jakeim-hart-bar-work/98

Full video: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Video-Jakeim-Hart-Spills-the-Tea-on-What-Makes-HELLS-KITCHEN-So-Special-for-Audiences-20240606



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Hell's Kitchen Jakeim Hart What He Learned From #Alicia Keys! #broadway #tonyawards #hellskitchen New episode is hosted by Samantha Tuozzolo and Jason A. Coombs! Before Jakeim Hart was drumming it up in -he was doing in ...

Hey ! It’s episode 97 with the wonderfully talented, charming and insightful musical prodigy, Jakeim Hart ! 🎶✨

Jakeim, who plays Q in the 13-time Tony-nominated musical , dives into his survival jobs life before making his Broadway debut in Almost Famous, why audiences and critics are loving Hell’s Kitchen, his dream project and so much more! 🥁🎭🎉

Check out the episode, dropping now wherever you get your podcasts, and the exclusive video will be available on Broadway World this afternoon.

It’s , and we’re excited to share a clip of Jason and Samantha dishing on the "Hell’s Kitchen" Broadway opening night fashion that we saw and loved! 🎭✨

We will share some of our favorite looks by the cast and crew including Shoshana Bean, Alicia Keys, Maleah Joi Moon Brown, Jakeim Hart, and Jackie Leon, among others! So many amazing red carpet fashion choices in such a celebration of New York City. Check it out here!

Be sure to give us a like, subscribe, and thanks for the support.

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Listen to full episodes here: https://bpn.fm/survivaljobs

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Happy Pride Month, Everyone! 🌈

We will be celebrating here on Survival Jobs by highlighting and uplifting ***rvoices from our previous episodes throughout the month. So join us by checking in and support, follow, and uplift q***r voices this month and all year long. Happy Pride! ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊🏼

On the last Friday of , we are celebrating the Broadway icon Jon Jon Briones, who is currently starring in on Broadway. We were so fortunate to sit down with him last month at the Museum of Broadway with his daughter, Isa to chat about Hadestown, representation and working alongside each other for the first time on . Check out their full interview—you will be inspired!

Get ready to share some laughs with Broadway's Jordan Tyson , who joins us in episode 96 of Survival Jobs. Since Jordan is currently killing it in the hit Broadway musical "The Notebook", we decided to play "Real or Fake Ass Romance Novel" sharing plot synopsis of real novels or AI generated ones!

In the full episode, Jordan dives into her journey to the Great White Way from her early survival jobs working at a spin studio to joining the workshop of Lempicka and more! Jordan also shares why The Notebook IP has resonated with audiences over the last four decades from novel to movie and now Broadway!

Listen to the full episode here: https://bpn.fm/survivaljobs

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.



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Survival Jobs | Jordan Tyson plays "Real or Fake Ass Romance" Game Get ready to share some laughs with Broadway's Jordan Tyson , who joins us in episode 96 of Survival Jobs. Since Jordan is currently killing it in the hit B...

Today for , we are honoring Xiaoxiao Cao, the amazing dancer and actor who made her debut in The Phantom of the Opera in 2019. She is also a very successful businesswoman, and it was so amazing to get to sit down with her on episode 36 of the Survival Jobs Podcast.

Today we are celebrating the mega-talented and super down-to-earth Isa Briones, who is currently on Broadway in the hit musical ! We got to chat with Issa last month at the Museum of Broadway, and she shared so much insight about being a Filipino American woman in entertainment. Check out her episode as well!

This is the last week of AAPI History Month, and we wanted to shout out some of our favorite guests from the AAPI community who dropped some knowledge on us and our listeners over the years! First up is Edward Hong, who is not only a talented actor, producer, and organizer, but also one hell of an activist. We are so grateful for Edward for all of his advocacy and for continuing to lift as he climbs.

Get ready to share some laughs with 2024 Tony Nominee for Best Featured Actress Kecia Lewis who joins us in Episode 95 of Survival Jobs. Since Kecia is currently killing it in the hit Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" composed and produced by the legendary Alicia Keys, we decided to play the "Finish in that Lyric... Alicia Keys Edition" Game. Survival Jobs is hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo!

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Survival Jobs | Kecia Lewis plays "Finish in that Lyric... Alicia Keys Edition" Game Get ready to share some laughs with 2024 Tony Nominee for Best Featured Actress Kecia Lewis who joins us in episode 95 of Survival Jobs. Since Kecia is curr...

Get ready for some fun and laughter as the iconic Ryan Vasquez, joins us in episode 93 of Survival Jobs. Since Ryan is currently in the hit Broadway musical, "The Notebook", watch as he tests his 'Book to Broadway' knowledge in this hilariously exciting trivia game. Survival Jobs is hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo!

With his impressive resumes spanning iconic roles in Waitress, Hamilton, Wcked and the Tick Tick Boom film for Netflix, and more – check out the entire episode below!

Listen to the full episode here: https://bpn.fm/survivaljobs

Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.

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Survival Jobs | Ryan Vasquez plays "Book to Broadway" Get ready for some fun and laughter as the iconic Ryan Vasquez, joins us in episode 93 of Survival Jobs. Since Ryan is currently in the hit Broadway musical,...

Episode 93, featuring Ryan Vasquez, can now be streamed on and everywhere you get your podcasts 🎧

walks us through the importance of having a , his experience in and an iconic backstage game that the cast & crew of took part in!

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Get ready for some fun and laughter as Jon Jon and Isa Briones, the dynamic father-daughter duo, join us in episode 92 of Survival Jobs. Watch as they go head-to-head in a lively game of 'Who Said It' live at the Broadway Podcast Fest at the Museum of Broadway on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Survival Jobs is hosted by Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo!

With their impressive resumes spanning iconic roles in Hadestown the Musical, Ratchet, Star Trek, Picard, Goosebumps, and more, this game is sure to be a blast. Don't miss out on the excitement – check out the entire episode below!

Survival Jobs | Jon Jon and Isa Briones play "Who Said It" | Live at Broadway Podcast Fest Get ready for some fun and laughter as Jon Jon and Isa Briones, the dynamic father-daughter duo, join us in episode 92 of Survival Jobs. Watch as they go hea...

Actors Naomi Lorrain and Toby Onwumere discuss working on Ife Olujobi's groundbreaking new play JORDANS, their artistic journeys, and more in the latest episode of Survival Jobs: A Podcast! 🎙️Check it out ➡️ https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/survival-jobs-a-podcast/episode-87-naomi-lorrain-toby-onwumere-jordans/88

This was a fun one!! Thank you Sherz!

Video: Sherz Aletaha Dishes On Making Her Broadway Debut in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG In an exciting new episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down with the exceptionally talented and captivating Sherz Aletaha, currently making her Broadway debut in the highly acclaimed revival of Merrily We Roll Along at the prestigious Hudson Theatre.

🌟✊🏾 Celebrating Black voices year-round, spotlighting them especially this February for ! Today, we’re thrilled to shine a light on the incredibly talented Broadway actor, . 🎭

From his captivating performance in “Parade” alongside Mikaela Diamond and Ben Platt to his upcoming solo concert debut “Why Have I Never Heard of You” at in New York City on March 18th, Alex continues to dazzle audiences with his artistry. Don’t miss out—check him out, check him out, check him out!

Let’s spread , uplift , and honor every month, every year. 🖤 🎉

🎉✨ We love to celebrate Black voices all year round, but especially in February! 🖤 Join us in highlighting Tony Award nominee .beans on episode 37 of Survival Jobs: A Podcast, where she shares invaluable knowledge of being a professional actor. Catch Gabby currently in the Off Broadway play “Jonah” by Rachel Bonds until March 10!

Let’s embrace with joy and upliftment, honoring Black creatives in every field—on Broadway, in TV, film, tech, STEM, education, politics, and beyond. ✊🏾❤️👑

We are honored to amplify Black voices year-round, but especially this February for Black History Month. 🖤✊🏾❤️

Check out this powerful quote from Grammy Award-winning guest Tamika Lawrence on episode 51 of , as she shares about the importance of authenticity in the entertainment industry. 🎙️🥳🎙️

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Survival Jobs a Podcast presents a bonus episode! 🎙️ Join and on the red carpet at the Days of Wine and Roses opening night on Sunday, January 28, 2024. 🌟

Episode 79 is live - tune in for exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with:












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We’ve recently gotten some new tuning into and we wanted to highlight some of our most iconic episodes!

Head over to and tune in to hear stories, inspiration and how to keep chugging along in this wild but rewarding industry ❤️

1.) Ep.69 with the Tony noms from featuring: , , &

2.) Episode 68 with -who is currently starring in

3.)Episode 58 with three time Tony award nominee

4.) Episode 38 featuring the incredible , who is currently in

5.) Epsiode 28 with the one and only - currently slaying as in

We had the BEST time on the opening night carpet for 🥳

Tune in and hear us chat with this incredible cast and the amazing guests that came out to support!

You’ll hear from , , , , and more!

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Hey Survivors, we have been MIA for a beat because the world is an extremely sad and scary place right now. That said, our goal is to keep providing you with laughs and a space to decompress from it all.

Two weeks ago, 1/2 of the duo got to chat with the stars of as well as the guests who came out to support!

The full audio is now streaming on - be sure to check it out and hear how many new musicals are coming at you in 2026 😉. Interviews include appearances from , , , , , & more!

RUN to see immediately 🧢

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to the incredible Samantha Dawn Tuzzolo, the podcast queen herself! 🎙️💫 Wishing you a year filled with love, happiness, great adventures, and boundless success. Your radiance shines through so brightly everyday, and I am so grateful to have you as a podcast partner. 🎁🎁

Keep being amazing! 🥳🎈

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🎙️ We're thrilled to announce the Season 2 finale of Survival Jobs streaming today! 🌟 Join us in a Great Adventure as we dive into the world of the hit musical with the wildly talented and hilarious cast: Olivia Elise Hardy, Michael Eskander, Nina White, and Fernell Hogan. They share their incredible experience working alongside Broadway legend Victoria Clark. 🎭

Get ready for a fun-filled episode featuring a trivia game and some of the wildest Survival Jobs stories we've heard yet in all 76 episodes! This one's a must-listen. 🤩

Catch the podcast audio on all major platforms, and don't miss the exclusive video version on broadwayworld.com. 🎧🌐

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📽️ Last weekend at the 2023 Bridgeport Film Fest was an unforgettable adventure with your favorite podcast hosts, Samantha Tuozzolo and Jason A. Coombs! 🌟

We strolled the red carpet, mingled with brilliant filmmakers, marveled at their captivating creations, delved into thought-provoking panels and workshops, and even explored the virtual reality realms. 🎥🤯 And let's not forget those epic after parties! 🥳🎉

Kudos to all the filmmakers for sharing their incredible work. 🙌🎬 Can't wait to catch you at the next star-studded event! 📸✨

Episode 75, featuring , drops tomorrow!

takes us through her journey, her experience with and she gives us all the tea on !

Set your reminders and tune in tomorrow✌🏻✌🏾