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    Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

    CELEBRITY JOBBER WITH JEFF ZITO

    Before the red carpets, sold-out arenas, and household names, there was a first shift, a bad uniform, a time clock—and a dream that hadn’t paid off yet.

    In sports and entertainment, a “jobber” is the hardworking journeyman who keeps showing up, takes the hits, and waits for an opportunity that may never come. Rocky was a jobber—a struggling fighter given one impossible shot to prove he belonged.

    Every celebrity has faced a version of that moment.

    Veteran talk-radio personality Jeff Zito sits down with actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, and cultural icons to uncover the lives they were living before fame found them. What was their first job? How close did they come to giving up? Who finally opened the right door? And had that one big break never arrived, where would they be today?

    These are funny, honest, and sometimes surprising conversations about awful bosses, embarrassing paychecks, rejection, perseverance, luck, and the thin line separating a familiar face from someone still waiting for their chance.

    Were they always destined to become rich and famous?

    Or were they almost a jobber?

    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito—because every success story begins before anyone knows your name.

     
     
     
     
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    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - The “Takin A Walk” Podcast with Buzz Knight Sep 18, 2025
    Show notes Join us for an intimate conversation with Raine Maida, the iconic lead singer and primary songwriter of the Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace. Known for his unique countertenor falsetto voice and poetic lyrics, Raine shares the journey of forming the band in 1992, the evolution of their sound, and his enduring role as the last original member of the group. Beyond music, Raine opens up about his solo career, his passionate philanthropic work with War Child and other charities, and the balance of family life with his wife, singer Chantal Kreviazuk. This episode offers an inspiring glimpse into the creative mind and humanitarian spirit behind one of Canada’s most influential rock voices. Raine Maida: The Voice and Vision of Our Lady Peace

    A Note to our Community

    Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next.

    Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word-of-mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners who could benefit from our content.

    Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Buzz Knight

    Founder, Buzz Knight Media Productions


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Ryan Dusick Sep 12, 2025
    Show notes

    Ryan Dusick is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Ryan be doing if not for being a Therapist, Author, Speaker, Founding Drummer of Maroon 5, and now Host of The Harder to Breathe Podcast? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Hairdresser, like Danny DeVito, or worked as a praying mantis exterminator, like Taylor Swift. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you listen to podcasts.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake Sep 05, 2025
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    Chris DeMakes is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Chris be doing if not for being the lead singer and guitar player for the ska-punk band Less Than Jake? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Hairdresser, like Danny DeVito, or worked as an armadillo exterminator like Matthew McConaughey. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you listen to podcasts.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Fogerty Aug 29, 2025
    Show notes John Cameron Fogerty is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John Fogerty be doing if not for being a Grammy-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Creedence Clearwater Revival? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been a Hairdresser, like Danny DeVito, or a Hooters girl, like Amy Adams. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Don Felder formerly of the Eagles Aug 22, 2025
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    Don Felder is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Don be doing if not for being the former lead guitarist of the rock band the Eagles, from 1974 to 2001, co-writing major hits like "Hotel California"? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or a Hooters girl like Amy Adams. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Robert Horry, aka "Big Shot Bob" Aug 16, 2025
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    Robert Horry, aka "Big Shot Bob," is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Bob be doing if not for being a 7-time NBA Champion, current sports commentator, and podcaster? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or serving at Red Lobster like Nicki Minaj. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Mark Long Aug 08, 2025
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    Mark Long is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mark be doing if not for being a reality television personality, actor, host, and professional wrestler known for his appearances on MTV reality television series Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure, Challenge, The Challenge: All Stars, and an appearance on Even Stevens? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or serving at Red Lobster like Nicki Minaj. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jamie Lissow Aug 01, 2025
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    Jamie Lissow is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jamie be doing if not for being a regular comedian on the #1 rated late-night show, Gutfeld? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or selling Timeshares like Jennifer Aniston. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Donna D'Errico Jul 25, 2025
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    Donna D'Errico is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Donna be doing if not for being an actress, best known for her starring role on the television series Baywatch? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been scooping up ice cream at Baskin-Robbins like Barack Obama or working as a beautician at a morgue, like Whoopi Goldberg. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.


    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Edward Jul 19, 2025
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    John Edward is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John be doing if not for being a television personality, writer, and self-proclaimed psychic medium? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a sandwich artist at Subway, like Margot Robbie, or working as a beautician at a morgue, like Whoopi Goldberg. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.


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