Unemployed with Anna Roisman

Episode 99: From A 'Housewives' Dig To Becoming A Bravo Personality with Daryn Carp Aug 10, 2022

Happy 99th episode everyone! This week we are joined by one of the greats! We have host, comedian, Bravo personality, and friend, Daryn Carp (Shaken & Disturbed Podcast, People's Reality Check) on the show! Daryn is one of the busiest freelancers we know, but for an hour she was unemployed with us. We discuss her first jobs in her family's ski shops, working as a waitress in her hometown, and then the coveted retail job at American Apparel (RIP). But after her retail days, Daryn landed the NBC page program right out of college where she got to work on a bunch of NBC shows. Eventually she got an interview to work with Andy Cohen, where she was exceptionally honest about her opinions on Bravo shows. What could have cancelled her in the Bravo-verse turned into an 11 year job working alongside Andy Cohen at Bravo. We get to learn some great advice that Daryn has gotten over the years and it's very cool to hear how supportive of a boss he's been throughout her life. This episode is inspiring, and shout out to Andy Cohen if he ever wants to be a guest! LOL. Make sure you check out Daryn on social: @carpedaryn and listen to Shaken & Disturbed podcast!

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Episode 98: Corporate, Comedy, and 'Cancel Culture' (the podcast) with Evan Shapiro Jul 19, 2022

This week's episode is with an amazing Film & TV Producer, Professor, Cartographer of the Media Universe, and Anna's friend, Evan Shapiro! Evan has had some incredible jobs over the years working for big corporate media companies, producing major comedy series like Portlandia, teaching at NYU, and his latest venture- starting a podcast with his daughter about cancel culture! (Brave, right?! It's so funny.) Evan gives some of the best advice we've had on this podcast. He talks to us about the rise and fall of major media companies, and what he liked and disliked about working for some of these corporations, and how he's able to fuel his creativity into his life now. He tells us stories about running his own business, a creative marketing agency working with Broadway's biggest shows, and developing Portlandia for IFC. Evan and Anna talk about finding your passion and figuring out a way to make money doing it, which is really what a job should be. And also Broadway...they're big theater nerds. You're going to love this episode and feel empowered about work after listening to it. So to take him down a notch (just kidding) go listen to his new podcast, "Cancel Culture" with his daughter and her comedian friends who have to write a joke for Evan about a questionable topic that could definitely get him cancelled! Follow Evan on social media @eshap - and for more wise words, his Substack!

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Episode 97: And Just Like That...She Worked! with Nicole Travolta Jun 30, 2022

We're back! We've been on a little break but hey, we're on our way to episode 100! This week we have on one of Anna's new and close friends who she has never met in person, the hilarious and talented Nicole Travolta! Nicole and Anna literally met over instagram where they were posting SATC impressions over the pandemic and then ended up collaborating on a video! A video that they shot separately from NY and LA and edited it together! Technology, people. This episode is so wonderful because Nicole really shows us what it's like when your personal life can interrupt your professional one. After going through a divorce, she truly found herself and her passion again and has been making incredible content and strides in her career! Plus we get some amazing stories about clients of hers that she has spray tanned before. It's pretty remarkable. We can't wait to make more content together and you're gonna adore Nicole so follow her at @NicoleTravolta on social media and enjoy her videos!! Also, Anna and Ellen discuss Anna's latest gig - always another gig! (Least she's not fully unemployed?)

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Episode 96: Jewish or Fully Employed? With Eitan Levine Jun 03, 2022

Shabbat Shalom! We're dropping this episode on a Friday because Anna has her good friend and fellow Jewish comedian, the host of the Tiktok series "Jewish or Antisemitic" Eitan Levine! Eitan is serving us the Jewish content we need where anyone can play the game - you just have to decide if it's Jewish or not! Eitan starts off this episode with a story about seeing the Baldwins which you know Anna lives for. Eitan is a hustler - he produces a bunch of shows and content and videos for companies and he's a famous porn writer! (Not a joke, his work has won huge awards!) But back in the day, he was a camp counselor, he was a Kardashian expert and wrote for many publications, and he filmed very fun videos for Elite Daily. Eitan's stories are so wild - just google "Hamiltoe" and you will love it. Eitan is super fun to work with and Anna can only hope he continues to hire her for fun Jewish projects, lol. Eitan's got the world's most interesting resume and you will totally enjoy his content on social so follow @Eitanthegoalie and have a good laugh! Listen to all the other episodes before we hit 100!!!

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Episode 95: The Long Island Mom of TikTok with Becca Bastos May 19, 2022

We're back with Episode 95 (almost 100!) and we have the hilarious TikTok star and content creator, Becca Bastos! You may know her from her Long Island mom characters, her flight attendants, her chipotle employees, and the list goes on. Check out her TikTok if you haven't already fallen in love! We discuss her road to TikTok success, and of course Anna gets advice on becoming a TikTok star, her life's goal. We talk about becoming a full-time content creator and what it's like to negotiate deals with brands, getting banned on Tiktok for silly things, and navigating the whole digital world! We take it back to her first job as a camp counselor at a musical theater camp, working at a catering hall, double majoring in college, and nannying. She's a busy gal! This is such a fun episode, and we're so glad to have met Becca! She's awesome so check out her videos (@actressbec). Thank us after. Also Anna tells a very funny story about a job she recently had. It's a HOOT! Listen to all 94 other episodes and catch up! Hire us! Xo

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Episode 94: The Teenage Manny with Khalid Rahmaan Apr 28, 2022

This week on the podcast we have the hilarious comedian and friend of Anna's, Khalid Rahmaan! First of all this is the nicest episode of the pod. The complimenting alone is so sweet! Khalid is one of the most positive comics on the scene. Khalid talks to us about how he was fired over Zoom in the pandemic for a customer service job, which we believe to be iconic. But he embraced the pandemic days and started doing voiceovers and standup shows online to stay busy. Khalid wasn't always a full-time comedian and writer, he was a teenage Manny! The only "teenage, black, straight, male nanny" and he wants you to remember this. He worked for the longest running Phantom in Phantom of the Opera. And you MUST listen to this ep to hear the story of when Khalid took two young boys to a Wu-Tang concert! We are still dying laughing. He also worked as a salesperson for fake ads for college sports games which was shady AF, he was a PA, he had random jobs. Khalid tells the most incredible stories, you're gonna LOVE this ep! Then go follow him at @Khalidsays and check out his comedy! Rate & Review & Check out our Patreon if you love us!

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Episode 93: 'How Cum' Interns Do All The Work? With Remy Kassimir Apr 13, 2022

This week on the podcast we have the host of "How Cum" podcast, hilarious comedian and friend, Remy Kassimir! Remy and Anna catch up on life and talk about how she lived in Oregon at the beginning of the pandemic and ran a comedy show online out of her boyfriend's parents' basement. AKA an iconic move. Remy talks about growing up in NYC where she wanted to go to comedy shows as a teenager because clearly she had the urge to do comedy. Anna and Remy remember her crowning achievement of winning the so you think you can smoke contest on the original live version of The Unemployed Show on 4/20 years in a row. Remy tells us about her job working at a tennis club, working at a hedge fund, and other odd gigs. She also talks about how she basically made Rent The Runway what they are today - having been a boss (intern) for the company when she was 18! But Remy also started a company at a very young age and her video for the kickstarter actually launched her comedy career. Now she's a working comic and we go into depth about what that means to people we grew up with! Check out Remy on social: @Remykassimir and listen to How Cum for your pleasure! :)

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Episode 92: Singer, Homemaker, Box Factory Worker: A Triple Threat! With Becky Chicoine Mar 25, 2022

This week on the podcast we have Anna's good friend, the hilarious comedian Becky Chicoine (Girls With Brown Hair). Becky and Anna talk a lot about their moms, their workouts, and then deep dive into Becky's work history. From her first job as a "homemaker" at a nursing home (their term not ours) where sometimes people died, to working in accounting (but falling asleep at the desk), to working in a box factory but got in trouble for talking to a friend, to working in restaurants, to writing and doing comedy! It's a journey for sure, but you're going to love this episode. Becky's stories are so good and she clearly brought that midwestern charm to all of the jobs, even the ones she couldn't stand! Anna and Ellen discuss an audition where Anna put a little "too much personality" into it. Also, they discuss a tweet from a Wharton grad who thinks a 6 figure job is the norm lol. This episode is fire, so listen & rate & show some love. And follow Becky Chicoine @BeckyChicoine on social and tell her ya love her.

Episode 91: From Content Creating to Pärdē-ing with Gregory Littley Mar 09, 2022

This week we are blessed with an incredible guest. He's a Content Creator, Digital Strategist, Shorty Award Winner, and the CEO/Co-founder of Parde Beauty, we've got Gregory Littley on the podcast this week! Greg and Anna are oldddd friends and met years ago when they were both making tons of videos, only Greg was getting paid for his and Anna was doing it for fun. They're also both from Philly, though they met in NYC. Anna and Greg chat everything from nail art to their mom's instagram accounts to crying at jobs. Gregory is so inspiring, he did a billion internships while he was still in school and truly figured out what he was good at and ran with it! He was also able to find internships that paid because he knew it was important to get compensated for his work. Smart move, because these led him to his first jobs. From working in magazines to working in digital, Greg's obviously someone you want on your team. Gregory is one of the most creative people on the planet and his work is incredible so make sure you're following @littleylittley on all platforms. And stay tuned for an Anna/Greg project coming to screens in the near future!

Episode 90: Going "Full Hog" Into All The Jobs with Zach Zimmerman Feb 23, 2022

OMG we're 90 episodes old today! Happy birthday to us, it's not easy staying unemployed this long! :) To celebrate, we have the hilarious comedian and writer Zach Zimmerman (The New Yorker) on the show. Zach has a book coming out this spring so we caught him early on the press tour! The book is called, Is It Hot in Here or Am I Suffering for all Eternity From all the Sins I Committed on Earth? And while he calls it a title, we call it a poem! The stories in this episode are awesome. Zach knew from a young age that he wanted to be on a stage, and to tell stories. But before the dream set in, his first jobs were working at Target during holiday season, Papa John's for one whole week (until his schedule conflicted with his play!) Then in college he did a few jobs but his heart was in creating original work. After college he found his "dream office job" at an LGBTQ community center which sounded like a cool experience. Eventually he made the move to work in advertising, which eventually brought him to NYC where he pursued comedy. One of his first shows was a magic/comedy show which Anna saw and loved, and that's how she met Zach! Now that you're a fan, make sure to follow Zach on social media at @zzdoublezz. And don't forget to pre-order Zach's book when it's available! Anna and Ellen also listen to a voicemail (have you called us yet?!) that someone left who tells the story about getting fired from a TV show because he was accused of stealing a feather cape. We're obsessed. Call us and be our next favorite voicemail.

Episode 89: Do Not Reveal Anything About Yourself At The Office with Maddy Smith Feb 09, 2022

We have one of NYC's funniest comedians on the podcast this week, Maddy Smith (Wild 'n Out, That Time Of The Week Podcast)!! Maddy and Anna catch up about their pandemic, Maddy's job on MTV's Wild 'n Out, what she's been up to lately, and how she's killin it in the standup comedy world. But of course we take it back to Maddy's early jobs like when she was hired to clean her grandma's house, working as a referee for soccer games as a teenager, and ending up in a finance job. Maddy teaches us all a lesson on not being funny at your day job. She spent years at a job where she was super quiet and didn't show her personality so they wouldn't know she was a comedian. Smartest move! Maddy also had a super sweet post-college gig where she was paid to move to NYC. Ya gotta listen to believe it!!! Make sure you catch Maddy on tour in a city near you, and follow her online @somaddysmith for all the laughs. This episode rules! Follow us on social & catch our Patreon if you haven't yet!!!

Episode 88: Booking to Manifest and Manifesting to Book with Patrick Cotnoir Jan 27, 2022

This week's episode is awesome because we have one of NYC's best comedy bookers, the funny and charming Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show, The Chris Gethard Show). Patrick and Anna talk all about how this episode happened, because it was through a DM that Patrick sent Anna when he was recently laid off from a job. (REMINDER: While we love to talk to people about their job history we in no way want you to lose jobs! Keep your benefits!) Patrick has been a booker in NYC for a while and booked one of the most popular shows in the New York improv scene, Assscat at UCB (now Raaatscraps). Anna tells Patrick how it rocked her world to get booked as the monologist on this show there before the pandemic. We take it back to Patrick's early jobs and internships which were alllll over map, one of which was picking tobacco as a teenager on a farm. Not your first thought when you hear he's from Connecticut! But then he interned at Sesame Street, so that's a fun change. Also Anna and Patrick manifest their next jobs, which are both to work for Drew Barrymore. Check out all of the incredible shows he books!! And make sure to follow him on Twitter @PatrickCotnoir so he can reach his goal of having more followers than NBC's The Blacklist: Redemption. Don't forget to rate, review, and spread the love (Patreon) for this podcast! And if you want to call in, we love that - give us a call or email us!

Episode 87: Keep Your Friends Close and Your Restaurant Industry Friends Closer with Jake Cornell Jan 12, 2022

We are so lucky to have one of the funniest people and the only 'gay dad in Brooklyn' on the first pod of 2022, Jake Cornell (Going Out Podcast). Jake and Anna catch up about his viral Tiktoks that blew up in the pandemic which you will love if you haven't already seen! They also chat all things restaurant industry and how great it is to work in a NYC restaurant and make friends with your coworkers. Jake talks about what it was like to have his restaurant close down in the pandemic and turn to making videos, which were successful! We take it back to Jake's early jobs of bartending for the first time while studying abroad, bartending in a hotel, and then moving to NYC. We also discuss what it's like to go to restaurants after you've left the industry. Jake is super knowledgable about the best spots in NYC so you gotta go check out his new podcast "Going Out With Jake Cornell" that just launched this week! Anna and Ellen talk soup, literally, and manifest Anna's future cook book! Make sure to listen to all the other episodes, and follow us on social media! You can also email us at TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com or call us and leave a voicemail about ANYTHING: 929-274-4837 we wanna hear from you! Happy New Year :)

Episode 86: It's The End Of The Year As We Know It with Anna & Ellen! Dec 23, 2021

It's the end of the year and so we sat down to give back to the community and give some advice to people who have things to say about their jobs! This is the first IN PERSON episode with Anna and Ellen before covid creeped back into NYC. But this is exciting: we now have a phone number and can take your calls! If you want to call in for our next episode where we can discuss anything you desire, CALL US! 929-274-4837 and leave a message. It will ring a bunch but wait for it. We also have an email for you to write to:TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com. Get in touch and let us know about your work situation, something you wanna scream out loud to your boss, keep it anonymous, or let it all out! If you need advice we can also give that! On this episode we hear from someone who wants to shout out some sh*t to their old boss at an escape room and from a friend/listener Nate who has a crazy story about the liquor store he owns! This is a really really fun and different episode and we wanna thank you for being a part of this UNEMPLOYED FAM THIS WHOLE YEAR!!! We will be back in 2022 with new episodes :) xoxo

Episode 85: Leader Of The Job Revolution(s) with Marcia Belsky Dec 08, 2021

This week's episode is with the hilarious comedian Marcia Belsky (Comedy Central, Tonight Show)! We talk all about Marcia's song "100 Tampons" and how cool it was to have it go super viral in the pandemic with celebrities lip syncing it on TikTok and everyone sharing it. It's so funny, and continues to grow on social media, and honestly was the thing that led Marcia to focusing on doing comedy full-time. But Marcia's had her share of day jobs in customer service, and easily made friends there. And then got her friends on board with her complaints about the job and everyone was ready to revolt. That's why she's our leader of the job revolution! We also talk about doing standup and how different it feels to pack your schedule now that we've lived through a pandemic. Marcia also tells us how she started working more on musical comedy after meeting her writing partner at the coffee shop she worked in. Also, we're fascinated with her love of Glee. Follow Marcia all over @Marciasky and listen to her hilarious songs or watch her Tonight Show performance! Anna and Ellen also discuss their jobs and Anna booked a FUN GIG! So listen to find out.

Episode 84: Turning Nail Art Dreams into Reality with Winnie Huang Nov 24, 2021

This week's guest is the fabulous and incredible Winnie Huang. She is a content creator, nail professional, judge on Canada's Next Top Nail Artist, and Anna's friend from a job! They met working together on the awesome app Airtime, and now they're real life friends. Winnie lives in Canada and is a professional nail artist. (Do yourself a favor and follow her incredible instagram @WinnieIsAwesome because her nail art is on another level!) She works with the iconic brand CND, and makes the best content. But before she decided to become a full time creative queen, she had many jobs, and a blog about nails. That blog started to become more and more important and that's how she knew it was time to follow her heart. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family meant she had to get a "real full-time job" and would put her love of nails on the side. However, after putting herself through school she finally took the leap and made it happen. And thank god, because she's won competitions (Next Top Nail Artist), been on TV, worked on fashion shoots and movies, and is killing it. This episode is so much fun because Winnie's energy is infectious! If you love it like we do, leave a review! We love a cute review! For video: Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast

Episode 83: Child Prodigy Of The Comedy Scene with Ruby Karp Nov 10, 2021

This week we are blessed to have an old friend and one of the funniest, most hardworking comedians on the scene, Ruby Karp! Ruby is a comedian, author of "Earth Hates Me" and senior in college...and yet she had time to be unemployed with us this week! Ruby talks about all of the jobs she's had from her early comedy writing jobs (yes she was a teen), to hosting shows at UCB from a very young age (where she and Anna met), to publishing her book! This episode is so much fun because Ruby is about to graduate and become an adult adult, where she'll be working many jobs! We talk all about what it was like to perform on a show with her when she was an actual child, and how chill her mom was backstage! This episode is full of hilarious stories, including the one where Ruby got to interview Ariana Grande. Ya gotta listen it's too good!!! And then go listen to the rest of the episodes. Also, Ellen and Anna discuss Anna's terrible day and how some of her jobs are dwindling so HIRE HER! (but really give us a cute review, thanks!)

Episode 82: Leaving A Full-Time Tech Job to Start Over Non-Technical(ly) with Alexis Gay Oct 27, 2021

We have an amazing episode this week with comedian and podcast host, Alexis Gay! Alexis hosts the amazing podcast "Non-Technical" where she talks to stars in the tech world about everything BUT their resume. So basically the opposite of this podcast! Alexis is super inspiring because she was working in tech, at startups, at Patreon, and decided to take the leap to leave her full-time job and work for herself doing comedy and starting her podcast. We talk a lot about what it's like to make that transition, and how to set yourself up for a career change. Of course we also talk about her first jobs and her crush on her coworker when she was 16 who she later in life went on a date with which is an amazing juicy story! Anna also gets inspired to call her old crushes to try and make this fairytale happen! The conversation goes deep into the struggle between going for your dreams or going to school and doing what you thought was a traditional path. But if you have the acting bug, you have the acting bug! This is an inspiring episode if you've been thinking about changing your career. Make sure you follow @YayAlexisGay on all platforms and watch her hilarious viral videos and definitely check out Non-Technical Podcast wherever you're listening to your pods these days! Lastly, please check out our Patreon because Patreon is totally the star of this episode lol. *If you want to be on the podcast, email us at TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com !!

Episode 81: From Planning Butt-Con To Writing For Peacock with Corin Wells Oct 13, 2021

This week we have the amazing comedian Corin Wells on the pod! Corin is a writer for The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, as well as a voice actor on Tooning Out The News. But on the day we recorded? She was unemployed! We talk all about her time living at home with her parents during the pandemic and then coming back to NYC and landing 2 amazing jobs. (Hello inspiration right here!) But before these awesome gigs, Corin worked in retail for Bath & Bodyworks, a theater in Philly, the citibike company of Philly, a bidet company, and she temped at Ocean Spray for 2 days (u gotta hear this one). Also she had a lot of call center jobs because her voice is that lovely to listen to! The hookup stories, the drama, and the dedication at her jobs is what makes this episode so special. You're gonna love it, and then follow Corin at @Charity_Corin! Don't forget to review the podcast! Tell us how much you love the company Tushy so Anna can get hired there! Also, Anna and Ellen discuss benefits and Anna's issues with her insurance, naturally! To watch this episode, check out our Patreon. BIG KISS!

Episode 80: A Soccer Star Can Have A Lot Of Feelings with Lorena Russi Sep 29, 2021

It's our 80th birthday!!! And we're still unemployed! We have an amazing guest on this week - she's one of the funniest around town, Lorena Russi! You may know Lorena from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert or her hilarious digital work. She and Anna met doing comedy shows and spent one of the last days before the pandemic at a bizarre commercial audition that Lorena fully remembers and Anna doesn't! Lorena talks to us about all of the jobs she had like random jobs of scrubbing off graffiti around NYC, selling condoms with Obama on them, becoming a professional soccer player, doing improv, quitting improv, moving to Italy to teach, working with groups of people facilitating difficult conversations and the list goes on. Lorena also tells us about learning 'how to be the best person in a workplace' and honestly we shoulda had her on YEARS AGO! This episode is so real, full of heart, and so much fun. Follow Lorena at @colonialmanface all over and watch some of her amazing comedy videos on her website! Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and HIRE ANNA & ELLEN for all of your employment needs. Plus, check out our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast for exclusive video if that's your thing!

Episode 79: Trade Shows, Singing Telegrams, and Butt Doubling with Sandi Marx Sep 22, 2021

On the pod this week we have the very funny Sandi Marx! Sandi is one of the most beloved storytellers of the NYC storytelling community! She is a seven-time Moth StorySLAM champion, and had a successful one woman show at Joe’s Pub called, "The Sh*t Show." While she's a performer now, Sandi takes us back to her 10 years as a successful talent agent in New York. But before she worked in show biz, she had a tonnn of random jobs! Starting with working in a jean store as a teen, Sandi had to chalk pants for hemming. We talk about the years she worked at the trade shows in New York where she was a shoe model, a bicycle rep, a toy rep, and Wonder Woman in the subway. She did singing telegrams, sprayed perfume in department stores, she's done it all! But it's the gig to be a butt double for Pat Benatar in a music video that has us cry-laughing on this episode. You're gonna love this episode, because Sandi is a gem! Check out all of her stuff online at @SandiMarx3 or www.SandiJmarx.com for more. Also, RATE, REVIEW, and HIRE US!!! And join our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast if you have some extra love for us!

Episode 78: "You Are Not Your Job" with Noa Shaw Sep 15, 2021

For our 78th episode we have an incredible guest - he's a life coach, he's an amazing friend, he's Anna's SoulCycle teacher, he's Noa Shaw! Noa is the author of the book, "Stop Thinking Thoughts That Scare You" (go read it) and hosts the podcast, "I'm Here To Help" which Anna did an episode of. Trust us when we say after getting to know Noa your life will be changed. We discuss so much on this episode as Noa has had a bajillion jobs. We chat about his life changing experience from getting scary news from a doctor to transforming himself and becoming a SoulCycle instructor. Noa is super open about his sobriety and tells some incredible stories about doing drugs, even on jobs, when he was a teenager. He also met a cowboy and spent a year working on a ranch, "terrorizing Texas" as he says, which should be made into a movie. Hard to say what our favorite job was but being an "undercover cop at Bloomingdales" might be our top. You're going to love this episode. It's a full journey! And then when you fall in love with Noa, find him on social media @noashaw26 for more. To watch this episode, check out our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. Don't forget to Rate, Review & Hire us!!!

Episode 77: "Anything To Keep Me Away From A Day Job" with Rojo Perez Sep 01, 2021

This week on the podcast we have the very funny comedian, Rojo Perez (The Tonight Show)! Rojo talks about navigating the pandemic when he had a bunch of tour dates cancelled, but making it work. Anna and Rojo talk about how it's so hard to imagine going back to a day job when you're removed for so long, even if the stability (and meals?) sound enticing! We of course rewind it back to Rojo's teenage years in Puerto Rico where he worked for his dad's wood rental business. While this is an audio podcast, we love to picture baby Rojo carrying wood all over the place in his heavy gear because he didn't want to get dirty. Anna and Rojo talk about his days of being a referee for different sports, working as a valet parking attendant, and a three week stint exterminating bedbugs. Yeah, the NYC bedbugs. Eventually he became a fulltime comedian but he has so many funny stories and this episode is fire! Leave a review, watch the ep on Patreon, and go follow Rojo on social media - @rojoperezzz for more funny stuff!

Episode 76: *Sponsored By LinkedIn* (Soon?) with Anna & Ellen Aug 25, 2021

This week is a very special episode! Anna and Ellen catch up on what's going on with Unemployment and the news! Spoiler? It's a lot. But recently there have been reports of people who are actually "overemployed" (what?!) and working more than one job remotely at home since the pandemic. Also, some people are doing Twitch shows from hot tubs which is something Anna is considering, since she loves to wear bras as shirts (sign up for that Patreon to watch this episode lol). And of course we discuss the dream job of the guy who dances as Austin Powers at a theme park every single day. We go over some listener submitted stories about jobs and "cover" a wild holiday party story! We take an amazing call on this episode from our new Twitter, Alex, who manages newspaper distribution in Montana. Alex tells us all about his job and how he's moving so he's leaving his job and might be (gulp) unemployed, but not for long because he's wonderful.

If you want to submit a job story about ANYTHING to be featured on the podcast, or call in, please email: TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com or find us on social! (Twitter) @UnemployedPDCST (Instagram) @UnemployedwithAnna

We hope to hear from you and feature you or chat with you soon!!

Episode 75: A Singing Waiter Who Moves People With Their Craft with Gianmarco Soresi Aug 12, 2021

Happy 75th! This week we have on the very funny Gianmarco Soresi (The Downside Podcast)! Gianmarco is a standup comedian, actor, and former singing waiter! We talk all about his acting days from working in a restaurant where he got to perform to moving to New York and working in catering until acting in a bunch of commercials. Of course, he ended up in comedy because sometimes ya do! We of course discuss his conversation with The Rock that recently happened on Twitter where they discuss his shower routine. All the power to Gianmarco who reminded Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that he watched him perform in 'Hello Dolly' at their alma mater. Gianmarco takes us through a ride of what it's like to move to New York without New York credits and get into audition rooms. Ellen and Anna discuss what life would be like without going on Twitter, which sounds peaceful! It's an amazing episode and we can only hope that The Rock likes it enough to be our next guest. Check out Gianmarco on social media (especially TikTok!) at @GianmarcoSoresi and listen to his new podcast!

Episode 74: Cutting The Cheese, Spilling The Beans, & More with Jo Firestone Aug 04, 2021

This week we are so lucky to have on one of the funniest people I know, the incredible Jo Firestone! You may know Jo from Shrill on Hulu, The Tonight Show, Joe Pera Talks To You, or that CSA she's been getting too many vegetables at each week. We discuss our cooking habits and what to do when you have an overhaul of fresh vegetables (hint: make a soup)! But of course we get into all of the jobs Jo had before she was the success you know & love today and that started at the local food court. Jo got to pass out the chicken samples at Little Tokyo at the mall and she was too honest to keep the job. She then moved onto a pizza place that surprised her with pop quizzes, and landed a gig at an apple orchard. One of her best jobs was working as the kid's entertainer at the apple orchard as "Farmer Jo!" And then when she moved to NY she worked in a coffee shop and catering, and we get into the food service stories. But her favorite job was playing a casting director for someone's marriage proposal! The stories in this episode are hilarious and if you love Jo, this is a must listen! Find Jo on IG at @yoyofirestone and watch Shrill on Hulu!

Episode 73: Iconic Memories From A Task Rabbit Queen with Sharron Paul Jul 22, 2021

This week's episode is such a treat! We have the very funny comedian and writer, Sharron Paul (Cheap Date Comedy, Impractical Jokers.) We discuss with Sharron how she's been employed (dare we say "over-employed") throughout the whole pandemic! Also, she got engaged, so she's killing it right now. She's had some awesome gigs and of course we deep dive into her early jobs at day cares, pet sitting, and task rabbit. The stories about her task rabbit days are too funny because we've now learned that people with money will "literally pay for anything." Also, we of course get into our love of 90s bands like N'Sync and The Spice Girls. This episode is one for the books! Check out Sharron on social (@Sharronica) for more laughs. Also, Anna and Ellen discuss Anna's Peloton, naturally, and Ellen's return to an office which is daunting! Make sure you rate and review and HIRE US because it'd mean a lot! (Check out our Patreon too if you dare!)

Episode 72: Best, Favorite, Forever Jobs with Brandy Crawford & Dan Brown Jul 15, 2021

On this week's episode we have a fun cross over event! We have Brandy Crawford and Dan Brown, hosts of "TV BFFS Podcast" joining us! Their podcast is about people's "Best" "Favorite" and "Forever" TV shows, aka "BFF" (and Anna is on an episode so check that out!) so naturally we talk to them about their Best, Favorite and Forever Jobs. The BEST jobs they ever had, the FAVORITE ones (more personal to them) and the jobs they could do FOREVER! Anna and Ellen also play along and Anna talks about how great her job at HQ was. Aside from this fun game, Dan and Brandy are TV producers who met at a job years ago and became friends over their love of TV. So not only do they watch a lot of it but they produce it! But before this, they both had some fun jobs that we get into as well. It's a really fun and different episode and we're so excited for you to hear it! Follow @TVbffpodast and @deebsontv and @brandycrawford for more fun. And as always, subscribe to our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast for some extra fun & love.

Episode 71: A Powerful Woman Working For Powerful Women with Ana Bretón Jul 07, 2021

We are so lucky this week to have on the wonderful, Emmy-nominated director and producer, Ana Breton! Ana works in comedy and has worked on the TV shows "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," and "The Drew Barrymore Show." Ana began her pandemic by having a baby and then switching jobs to work for Drew Barrymore! But long before these successes, we dive into her job history where she interned for Marie Osmond in Utah, went to school for journalism, wrote and reported about true crime, worked on a documentary about American history, and more! Basically she's had a lot of cool jobs. After moving to NYC she did a lot of video at UCB, and worked as a photographer and videographer for events. One event that you have to hear about was taking photos for Harvey Weinstein's mother's funeral. Yea you read that right. We were just as intrigued as you! Go listen! Also, Anna and Ellen discuss Ellen's college internship she barely remembers, and Anna's high school senior project which was recording a demo lol. Amazing episode all around. Follow the very funny Ana on twitter @MissBreton (if u nasty!) and make sure to RATE, REVIEW, and HIRE US OF COURSE!

Episode 70: "I'm Never Not Gonna Not Work," with Jo Rosenthal Jul 01, 2021

We're 70! Finally almost able to retire, right?! JK we love being unemployed. And our guest this week is looking for her dream job so I hope this podcast sends that wish into the universe. We have the coolest guest on, Jo Rosenthal! Jo is a writer, artist, fashion icon, and highly employable. She started her instagram back at an internship at Nylon because they recommended it, which was very smart because she's now cultivated a great following which has helped secure jobs along the way! Jo and Anna discuss a lot of fashion on this episode. Because they love it. They talk about the impact of "influencers" and Jo gives us great insight about the future of the whole influencer culture. Spoiler? It's not what it used to be. Jo tells us about modeling jobs, working in a restaurant, writing fashion content, going to fashion week, painting, and doing it all at the same time to thrive in NYC! She's a hustler and we love that about her. Make sure you follow her @JustJoRosenthal and read all of her amazing articles right now on Byrdie! Also, Anna and Ellen discuss the influencers they follow and how it's a love/hate relationship. We wish we could set ourselves free, but it's fun to keep up with their lives. WOOF! Follow us on social media @UnemployedPDCST, @UnemployedwithAnna and rate/review! (We love that.)

Episode 69: From Game Of Thrones to Game Of Bread with Dolly Meckler Jun 23, 2021

This week's episode is with a very fun guest. She's an entrepreneur, a content strategist, a content creator, and the QUEEN OF CHALLAH, we have Dolly Meckler on the pod! Dolly was introduced to us as "Challah Dolly" which is her business she started up in the pandemic that has become a huge part of her life lately. She sells her challahs wholesale, and you can order. I highly recommend getting your hands on a loaf of her "everything seasoning challah" because I ate a loaf in a night recently. Her story of how she got into this venture is so good and she tells us all the details on this episode. She was new to LA at the beginning of the pandemic, working in social media, and cut to a year later she is selling her challah's at multiple places in New York City. But before baking, she was the president at her sorority, produced a web series in college, and was the person behind all of the tweets for a little HBO show called "Game Of Thrones." Her stories are awesome and you're going to love this episode. Go find Dolly at @DollyMeckler, @ChallahDolly, @HelloDolly and check out all her stuff. Also, watch this episode on our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast if you're feeling fancy!

Episode 68: "Dead Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose...This Job" with Connor Ratliff Jun 16, 2021

This week's episode is with the very funny Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes Podcast, The George Lucas Talk Show)! Connor actually started his podcast because of a specific story about an audition he once had for the movie Band Of Brothers in which Tom Hanks said he had...dead eyes. It's an incredible story and we are so lucky to have him tell it on this podcast! Don't worry, Connor's had some pretty incredible acting jobs since then, but those memories stick. Of course we talk about his jobs that weren't in entertainment like his longest job (and happiest) at the flagship Barnes and Noble store in New York City. Connor's stories about working at the bookstore are special and he really makes you feel like you're right there with him. Anna and Ellen also talk about the awkwardness of running into people you used to work with and whether it's fun to say hi or just completely ignore them. Do you say hi or hide?! Don't forget to follow Connor at @Connorratliff on social media, and check out his podcast Dead Eyes! Also, if you want to watch this episode? Check out Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast or find us on social media and HIRE US! (rate & review)

Episode 67: Crying Through An Interview But Landing The Job with Giulia Rozzi Jun 09, 2021

This week we are so lucky to have the hilarious comedian Giulia Rozzi on the podcast! She has been on Conan, Comedy Central, and hosts the very funny podcast "Should I Get Bangs?" We chat about everything from how she had a crush on the bad boy of the bagel shop she worked at (wait til you hear what he did), to a job as a life alert call button tester, to working for a cool art non profit company, and of course discuss our love of The Bachelor. Giulia's stories are the BEST and we cannot get enough of them. Especially the one about working for a famous rapper's production company for a very short amount of time. Also we have an awesome lesson about "Scanners" that Giulia explains to us. Are we scanners or did our parents just not work in entertainment?! Listen to find out! Also, Anna and Ellen try out their new format where they catch up at the end of the episode! Are you into it?! Give us feedback on twitter at @UnemployedPDCST or IG @UnemployedWithAnna or TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com we love to hear from you!! Go follow the brilliant @GiuliaRozzi on social!

Episode 66: From Galaxy Hollister to Galaxy Brains with Dave Schilling Jun 03, 2021

It's time for the 66th episode of the pod, and we have an awesome guest, the very funny Dave Schilling! Dave is a TV writer, and he hosts Galaxy Brains podcast, so go check that out after you love Dave on this episode. We talk about social work events and whether or not we should have remote "fun" events or just not be friends with coworkers. Spoiler, he's not there to make friends - he's there to work! We talk about one of Dave's iconic first jobs at Hollister, in the mall. We also discuss his job at the school library, a production internship on the Sony Lot, his thesis film that he keeps locked up because they shot on Super 8 film, a stint in wrestling writing and more! Anna and Ellen discuss the many jobs and lives of Anna and how she has a different resume for each profession. They start their new segment of "reading resumes" (roasting them) and Ellen checks out Anna's resume. She politely gives Anna feedback on the resume, which Anna gracefully accepts! (On air at least haha.) Make sure you follow Dave at @Dave_Schilling and if you're feeling fun? Rate, Review & hit up our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. Also send us your resumes to TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com to be reviewed!

Episode 65: A Bar Mitzvah Dancer Dances Her Way To TV with Dariany Santana May 26, 2021

This week's guest is chef, comedian, host, content creator and more, Dariany Santana! Dariany and Anna met working together on a virtual show for Airtime years ago and this was an amazing way to reconnect. They discuss their love of soups, cooking, crunchy rice spicy tuna, her "DMs of the week" and more! But it's the stories Dariany tells from her bat mitzvah dancer days that really make us laugh! Dariany also co-owns a restaurant with her family in NJ that has been killing it lately and we can't wait to go eat there. Dariany tells us all about her awesome show on Fuse that she hosts called, "Struggle Gourmet" which was produced during the pandemic of all times! She's so much fun to hang with and you're gonna love this episode. Make sure to check out all of her content on her channels: @Darianysantana but careful - you will be hungry from her cooking content!!! Anna and Ellen discuss their week and some weird jobs they've had and they want YOU to submit the weirdest jobs you've had (whatever you think is weird) to theunemployedteam@gmail.com for an upcoming episode! Also, RATE, REVIEW, and HIRE US! Wanna watch this ep? Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast

Episode 64: A Toast To Career Changes! With Amanda McCrossin May 19, 2021

This week's episode is truly a toast! (We drank wine.) We have on Anna's old friend on who you may know as the "Sommvivant," Amanda McCrossin. Amanda is a wine personality, sommelier, content creator, and officially our favorite guest because she sent wine to record this episode! Anna and Amanda talk about how they met doing a job at a dinner theater in a barn in Delaware many moons ago. (Yes you read that correctly!) They share very funny memories from performing together and discuss Amanda's transition into the world of wine. It's so admirable and cool that she followed a path that she was excelling at and we're so excited about all of the success she's had! There will always be theater to go back to! We also totally do a wine tasting on this episode. The first episode where our guest actually gets to do their job on air with us! Make sure you follow @Sommvivant on all social platforms and go check out her podcast @WineAccessUnfiltered! Plus, don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to this pod.

Episode 63: From Work In Japan to Work In The Pan(dem) with Milly Tamarez May 12, 2021

This week we have a good friend of Anna's on the podcast, the very funny comedian, Milly Tamarez (Late Night With Judge Milly, All D*ck Is Trash)!! Milly has had some awesome success writing for TV shows in the pandemic! But we of course take it back and talk all about her unemployed days, where she was able to take the time to reevaluate and book some gigs that aren't full time jobs. Milly also was the first guest EVER on livestream show, The Unemployed Show (what this podcast is based on) three years ago. Milly discusses working for her family's hair salon business, working at the bookstore in college, and then working for companies that sent her to Japan multiple times. We can't wait for Milly to take us to Japan one day, since she's an expert. Anna and Ellen discuss how rude it is to ghost someone after interviews. It's preferable to never leave someone hanging! Go follow Milly at @MillyTamarez or @Millyon4ire and watch this ep on the PATREON! Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast - Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, & HIRE US!

Episode 62: Canada's Hottest Job Is The Kinko's In Vancouver with Ophira Eisenberg May 05, 2021

This week we have the wonderful and hilarious Ophira Eisenberg (NPR's A_sk Me Another_, The Moth) on the podcast! Ophira tells us what it has been like to not only work during a pandemic, but also work while her son has been at home. (And she's just as shocked as anyone that she had to raise him herself!?) LOL. She tells us about a comedy gig she booked in Aruba...that didn't happen. But before she was a successful comic and host, Ophira grew up in Canada and worked in her family's grocery store business. She also tells us about working at the coolest place in town which was of course the bead store, which she worked at a few times in her college years. But it's her work in IT and computer labs that really impressed us! Ophira tells the greatest stories and we're so blessed to have them on this episode. It's an hour of laughs, so we hope you love it! Anna and Ellen talk about Ellen's first day back on set for a job and how different things are after not having to leave your apartment for months (years?)... Anna talks about working with Airtime and how much fun she's having working on this app. Follow Ophira at @OphiraE and if you can catch her doing standup? Lucky you!

Episode 61: Finance Seemed Cool, but Stand Up Comedy Seemed Cooler with Matthew Broussard Apr 28, 2021

This week's guest is a very funny comedian and friend, Matthew Broussard (Comedy Central, Conan, Fallon, She Does Standup Too Podcast)! Anna and Matthew reminisce about the Jewish comedic gigs they've gotten throughout the pandemic, some of them that they worked on together! They are the only Jews in comedy in NYC right now, so book them. Before becoming a successful comic, Matthew was a camp counselor in Texas, worked as an analyst in finance, and even worked remotely (before it was a thing in a pandemic). But it's the story about having his car broken into and losing his job the same day he was in the middle of a comedy competition that we love. Matthew's perseverance is inspiring, and he is the definition of working toward what you want to do! You're gonna love this Ep. Anna and Ellen also discuss Anna's ballsy move of sending a message through LinkedIn for a company she wants to work for. A DM on LinkedIn in 2021?! Unheard of! Though they probably will never read it, it felt powerful to try. Make sure to follow Matthew on all socials @MondayPunday and listen to his podcast She Does Stand Up Too? Follow us @UnemployedPDCST / @UnemployedwithAnna and make sure to check out our patreon for full videos of the episodes!

Episode 60: Your Office Manager Is Probably Hungover with Morgan Miller Apr 21, 2021

This week, we're turning 60!!! 60 and Fabulous. And we have an amazing guest on, the hilarious Morgan Miller (Famously Dumped Podcast)! Morgan and Anna are old friends so they reminisce about their wild partying days from way back, and it's an awesome reunion. They also get into Morgan's jobs, starting with collecting pine cones. Anna and Morgan get into their time as Office Managers who were hungover a lot at work (because of comedy at night). Morgan also toured colleges, waited tables in Union Square, did some nannying, and coached a lot of improv before she up and left for LA! Then there was a pandemic and she started an awesome podcast. Also, Anna and Ellen discuss an article about unpaid internships and how many millennials went through this and weren't told it was wrong to work for free when it's totally wrong!!! Knowing your worth is so important, even from the beginning. It's an ongoing conversation, so please let us know your stories of shitty internships! This is a really special episode and we THANK YOU for being a part of this journey with all of us for 60 episodes!!! Follow @MorganMiller17, @UnemployedPDCST, and watch this video on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. RATE, REVIEW, & HIRE US!!!

Episode 59: "You Gotta Quit Before They Fire You!" with Monroe Martin Apr 14, 2021

We're back with a hot new episode with our friend and very funny comedian Monroe Martin (Comedy Central, Fallon)! Monroe and Anna reminisce about their days of going into the Buzzfeed office to shoot the show, "Did You See This" that they both still work on remotely! We talk about needing more space in an apartment when quarantined with a partner, which is essential now. Monroe talks about all of his early jobs in Philly like working at Planned Parenthood and making up what he thought sex was, The Zoo where he entertained the people, a year-round Halloween store, Mcdonalds where his coworkers taught him to take the food. Monroe's stories are awesome, and it's cool to learn about how he was inspired to become a comedian. Ellen and Anna talk about getting covid tests for jobs even if you're vaxxed. Also, they discuss that they've been vaxxed which is a brag on a pod these days! Follow @MonroeMartinIII on social, @UnemployedPDCST, check out our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast, and go RATE, REVIEW, & HIRE US!!

Episode 58: From Driving Ubers in Character to Becoming A Kardashian with Andrea Lopez Apr 07, 2021

This week's episode is so much fun! We've got the hilarious Andrea Lopez (NBC Bring The Funny, Comedy Central) on the podcast! We are coworkers at Buzzfeed together who've never met! So this is a special moment. We talk about her jobs in radio, driving for Uber, and of course her stint in hard news, where she covered a murder trial for a local news channel. But then she realized she was more of a comedian. She's an amazing impressionist, so naturally we discuss the Kardashians (and play a lil trivia), and Jennifer Coolidge - who she got to have drinks with and this story is everything! Andrea creates so much content, she edits, and she has a ton of encouraging words for all of us! We can't wait to get drinks IRL with Andrea! Also on this episode, Anna and Ellen discuss the Blockbuster documentary, because sadly a lot of people were unemployed after they started closing! Ellen worked in a film store, and then went to film school, which we love for her. Also, they talk about the rituals of going to the video store, and Anna's return to a movie theater. Follow Andrea on social media @AndreaLopezComedy and if you wanna see the video? Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast!

Episode 57: Hosts Passing in the HQ Trivia Night with Sarah Pribis Mar 31, 2021

This week we have the wonderful Sarah Pribis (Living The Damn Dream, HQ Trivia, Tsu) on the pod! Even though we worked for the same company, we never met on the job! It's a lovely reunion for Ellen and Sarah though! Before she was an actress/comedian/host, she worked in retail, she did some nannying, she worked in restaurants, she bartended - she did it all!! We also talk about the first few weeks of the quarantine when we did an Instagram Live together early and continued to catch up over the year. Of course we get into Sarah's HQ history and how she got hired there, as well answer some fan-submitted questions! Also the 3 of us had other jobs when we started at HQ so we had to figure out how to balance it all! Naturally, Ellen and Anna discuss Anna's budding influencer or shall we say skin-fluencer career and her love of skincare products. Also they put it out in the universe that they'd like Domino's to sponsor the podcast. Go check out Sarah's podcast Living The Damn Dream & follow her @SarahPribis! To watch the full episode, find us on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 56: "Mommy's Little Boy" of Staten Island with Sebastian Conelli Mar 24, 2021

We have one of the best on the podcast this week! Our friend and hilarious comedian, Sebastian Conelli (Loud About Nothing Podcast) is with us and we're gettin loud together baby! We compare how many unread emails we have in our phones, which is either a brag or a problem...we compare Jews & Italians and how important our meals are. We talk about Sebastian's gig of teaching improv over zoom and how much fun he's having. We dive deep into his earlier jobs like being a busboy at Applebee's where he mostly partied, moving to a fry cook job in the back of house of a restaurant, and then studying to become an engineer. But it's the possible mafia run in that wins us over. Anna and Ellen discuss the stimulus bill and highlight what some people are going to do with their money and where they're going to spend it. It's everything from Dominoes to paying off debt to buying cosplay and we respect it all! Go check out Sebastian's podcast Loud About Nothing @LoudAboutNothing and find him online at @SebastianConelli! And don't forget, if you're into this podcast? Check out our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast and RATE, REVIEW, HIRE US! Thanks love you.

Episode 55: Without Coworkers You Can Get Away With Anything At Work with Kelly Hudson Mar 17, 2021

This week's episode is so much fun. We have the very funny Kelly Hudson (The Squirt Podcast, Make Me Like It Podcast) on the pod this week! Kelly has had many many jobs and we're blessed to have learned about all of them! Kelly worked as a mascot at a bookstore, she worked at The Gap, she was a barista, an editor, ice cream scooper, sandwich artist, and even more that you'll find out about! Also, she was a parking booth attendant in college and really found herself there...yes what you're thinking is what we're saying...haha. It's an epic story and we are grateful that she shared this with us. Men aren't the only ones!!! Kelly also is an accomplished comedy writer, editor, and actress, and she worked with Ellen at Adult Swim! Anna and Ellen discuss paperwork for jobs...and how Anna feels dumb for not being able figure out how to do it! But it's not her fault - no one teaches you that! Check out Kelly's work on her website https://www.kellyqehudson.com/ and don't forget to RATE, REVIEW & HIRE US! hey thanks

Episode 54: The Jobs Of Your Teenage Self with Alise Morales Mar 10, 2021

This week's guest on the podcast is the very funny Alise Morales (Our Cartoon President, The Roast of Your Teenage Self Podcast)! Alise plays AOC on Our Cartoon President, and she's Twitter friends with AOC. Jobs can lead to cool stuff!! But before this, Alise had a bunch of fun jobs, like her first one at a Subway! Another alumni of the sandwich artist community on the pod. She also hosted at a restaurant that had a smoking section, which made it cool to smoke on the job. And, she worked at a camp that was very culty...which is probably what Anna also worked at but didn't realize at the time. We also get to hear about her first jobs in NYC, like working for TodayTix and babysitting for mean, wealthy kids! Anna and Ellen discuss ways of signing off emails. What is the best way to do it? Is it "Best"? "Sincerely"? Please let us know your preference before we correspond through email lol. Don't forget to follow @AliseNavidad and listen to her podcast! And as always, follow @UnemployedPDCST, and check out our Patreon! Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast we post the videos on there!

Episode 53: Always Be Silly, Even At Work with Jessica Kirson Mar 03, 2021

This week we have the one & only hilarious Jessica Kirson (Disgusting Hawk Podcast, Relatively Sane Podcast) on the podcast! Jessica is a professional comedian now, but before? She worked in retail, she bartended, and she almost became a therapist. She had all the odd jobs in her 20s and we're so lucky to have learned about them on this episode. But leave it to her grandmother to tell her she needed to become a comedian. (And you listen to your grandmother!) And because she's a Jew you know Anna and Jessica had to catch up about their camp days, because that's step 1 in Jewish geography. We talk about her family full of showbiz pros and how she came up with all the silly characters she plays in her act. It's a super fun episode and it feels like we've known each other for years! Ellen and Anna celebrate the one year anniversary of the day they were laid off from their job on Valentine's Day and share their memories of what happened to them that day. It's bittersweet! Don't forget to follow Jessica Kirson (@JessicaKirson) on social, and if you wanna see the video? Patreon.com/unemployedpodcast.com - PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE! Thanks

Episode 52: From 'Leisure Suit Larry' to 'Sex And The City' with The Bradshaw Boys (Cory Cavin, Jon Sieber, Kevin James Doyle) Feb 24, 2021

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, The Bradshaw Boys joined the Unemployed Podcast for Episode 52! We're so blessed to have Cory Cavin, Kevin James Doyle, and Jon Sieber, the hilarious hosts of the podcast The Bradshaw Boys on this week's episode! We talk all about their jobs they had before deciding to watch all of Sex And The City for the first time as grown adult men. We also discuss the jobs of the characters on SATC, because how was Carrie able to afford that apartment by writing a column and a book? And who made the most money on the show? After learning about Kevin's tour guiding days, we all come up with the next biggest NYC tour that you'll have to sign up for when it's safe. Jon famously coins the next best holiday that could rival Christmas, in the workplace. Cory brings back the popular game, "Leisure Suit Larry" that he discovered on a job when he was a kid while taking care of his neighbor's dog. The stories in this episode are SO much fun. So leave a fun review! And go listen to The Bradshaw Boys (Anna's on an episode!) because their podcast is the best. Also on this episode, Anna and Ellen discuss Anna's ass injury because she got out of an Uber wrong, or she hurt it on the Peloton... either way, it's not working properly. Follow @TheBradshawBoys on social media, @UnemployedPDCST / @UnemployedwithAnna (IG), and if you wanna watch this video? Go to Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 51: No Job? Give Yourself A Fellowship with Kelly Bachman Feb 17, 2021

And now onto our next 50 episodes! This week we have the very funny comedian and writer, Kelly Bachman on the show! Kelly is also one of the last comedians Anna saw at a show before the pandemic, so this is a sweet reunion of sorts! Although she's currently unemployed, she's got a very inspiring and admirable schedule to be productive: She "imagines she has a fellowship that will be ending at the end of the month." And convinces herself of this each month! She tricks herself! It's brilliant. And that's how she's managing to write a book, which we can't wait to read. She once worked at a Subway as a sandwich artist, she's been an assistant and other jobs at a film production company. We also talk about how companies try to fire you nicely. And of course we discuss the time when she performed onstage in front of Harvey Weinstein and called him out! Ellen and Anna break down the "5 to 9" Squarespace Superbowl commercial and how they feel about it, since it kind of sums up a lot of people's lives.Epic episode, go follow Kelly (@BellyKachman) for more laughs, and go listen to all 50 other episodes! For the full video, check out our PATREON! Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 50: "Acting is About Accents" Even If It's One Line with Tim Murray Feb 10, 2021

It's our 50th EPISODE!!! We'rrre 50! We did it! We're retiring! (Just kidding, you need to be working to retire, right?) This week we have a such a treat for our 50th episode. We are joined by the very funny comedian and podcast host Tim Murray (Slumber Party Podcast) is our guest! Tim is an amazing hustler, who booked himself all over the world and went on tour with his one hour standup show. But also? He's been an acting teacher for child models in LA, he's found tons of jobs on Craigslist, and he's worked in Summer Stock. We discuss his time working at a snack bar at a pool, and Ruby Tuesday's, where a whole world was opened up for him. We chat about hooking up at your place of work, which some people do. Also Tim tells us about a dramatic breakup at the bar he worked at, his experience working in theme parks, and his stories are the best! Ellen and Anna discuss their fun times on HQ After Dark and Ellen's famous hand, and Anna debates starting an Only Fans account. Plus, we take a call from someone who was fired from Game Stop and talk about how insane the Game Stop Stock drama has been lately. It's an amazing episode, and thanks for listening to all 50! Go follow @TMurray06 and check out his hilarious podcast! Find us at @UnemployedPDCST! Full video up on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 49: Ordained by Day, Gov. Cuomo by Night with Maria DeCotis Feb 03, 2021

This week's guest is the very funny comedian and content creator Maria DeCotis! You may remember Maria's Governor Cuomo videos throughout the pandemic, or caught some of her other funny videos online! But today she's here to tell us about her other jobs, which have been everything from working in retail at Urban Outfitters to becoming ordained and marrying people! Hot tip? She's still marrying people, over Zoom, in a pandemic, and we love that this is happening. Anna and Maria bond over Boston University where they both went to college (but never met!) and talk about Maria's jobs working at school. Plus, we get a taste of the phone call she had with Cuomo when he praised her for her videos! Also on the episode, Ellen follows Anna on Linked In and Anna thinks it's a prank until she tells her it's not. We discuss our love/hate relationship with the networking site...who we'd still love to sponsor us! It's a great episode and we know you'll love to follow @MariaDeCotis !! Also find us on social: @UnemployedPDCST (twitter) @UnemployedWithAnna (IG) and check out our patreon where this full video exists!! Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 48: From Babysitting to Bartending to Big Mouth with Gil Ozeri Jan 27, 2021

We've got a great episode this week! Our guest on the pod is the very funny Gil Ozeri (Big Mouth, BlackAF). Before he was a successful TV writer and actor, he had many jobs. He was also Anna's first improv teacher at UCB, and owes it all to Gil! Gil tells all about his babysitting days and how he once thought someone was breaking in while babysitting his cousins. We also have to commend him for getting hired at a graphic design company and even pretending he had a design partner when really he had no skills yet. Gil was also a bartender and was "discovered" in a bar he worked at for doing an impression of the owner and from then on he started doing improv at UCB. It's a really fun episode and we close out with a game where Gil has to pick a job that doesn't exist anymore. Also, Ellen and Anna discuss the backstory of Willy Wonka...and should it be a movie again or not? He didn't really have the best practices at his place of work. If you love the episode, follow @tallgilozeri on social media and watch BlackAF and Big Mouth on Netflix! Oh and follow us at @UnemployedPDCST, or go give some love to the Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. Thanks love you! HIRE US.

Episode 47: She Wore Suits to Temp Jobs Like a Boss with Abbi Crutchfield Jan 21, 2021

What a week! New president, new episode. We're so excited to have the very funny comedian and host, Abbi Crutchfield (Up Early Tonight on Hulu) with us on the pod! Abbi talks about working for no money in childcare, to working for a little money in childcare, to actually being a mom responsible for her own child. We also discuss all of her temping gigs, and how she wanted them to turn into full-time jobs, her stint at a pizza place, and of course her new late night comedy show for moms, starring moms, about moms. Definitely check it out! Also, Anna and Ellen discuss the controversy about Blake Shelton's new song, "Minimum Wage" and they have very interesting (even contradicting?) feedback! Plus, we take a call from Matt, our new friend, who had the fortunate luck of graduating from law school and passing the bar... during the unfortunate year we call 2020 and is having trouble finding a job. Give it a listen, because maybe you have advice for Matt too! It's an awesome episode and if you want to watch the full video, please check out Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast! Also follow @curlycomedy on social! And of course, @UnemployedPDCST, @UnemployedwithAnna (on IG) and plz RATE! REVIEW! HIRE US!

Episode 46: From a Blueberry Farm to America's Next Top Model with Sarah Hartshorne Jan 14, 2021

On the latest episode of the podcast we have the very funny Sarah Hartshorne on! Sarah and Anna were together right before the pandemic, like days before quarantine, and discuss what their last day together was like before never seeing people in person again. She is a writer for Abortion Access Front, and a TikTok star, and a very funny comedian. Also, fun fact? Sarah has been editing resumé's for a while but has famously never used a resumé to get a job. Her tips are super helpful!! But before all of this, she was on A_merica's Next Top Model_. Yeah, the one with Tyra. And we had SO much fun hearing alllll about what goes on from the audition to the makeover to sitting around without the ability to make a phone call. If you like this show, Sarah shares the TEA! Also, we learned that she worked on a blueberry farm for 9 years! 9 years! This is a fascinating episode and I know you'll love it. Anna and Ellen also discuss Peleton vs. Soulcycle, which Anna is clearly passionate about. They reminisce about being in yoga classes IRL when you were so close to other people. You know, real life! Don't forget to follow instagram.com/@SarahBHartshorne https://twitter.com/UnemployedPDCST instagram.com/AnnaRoisman twitter.com/AnnaRoisman And if you want to see this glorious video, please please check out our PATREON!!! It's https://www.patreon.com/unemployedpodcast and anything helps! Thanks!

Episode 45: My Mom Has Never Been Unemployed...with Lee Roisman Jan 06, 2021

When I started this podcast I didn't think that my mom would be a guest, but here we are at Episode 45 and it's pretty great. Lee Roisman (aka Lee Durst) is a cool mom, who happens to be a dentist and professional tennis player. She famously claims to have "never been unemployed" which makes me question if we're even related. Lee Rois had a lot of jobs before she became a dentist, and she cannot remember a time where she didn't have a job. We discuss what it's like to have a daughter who hosts a podcast about being unemployed and who chose to be a comedian as her career. This is her first podcast appearance. But she just discovered what a "DM" was so I'm sure she's available to guest more.It took her (and my Dad) 29 minutes to get set up to record this. Ellen and I also discuss one of the greatest movies in the employment world, "9 to 5"!! Don't forget to rate, review, and DM my mom! @LeeRoisman

Episode 44: A Lot of Sh*tty Internships! with Tori Piskin Dec 30, 2020

This week's final episode of 2020 is with Anna's friend, the very funny comedian Tori Piskin (Got It From My Mama Podcast) They talk all about running into each other early in the pandemic, getting ads for the tie dye sweatsuits on Instagram, and of course their very funny moms. Tori tells us about how her mom has "dead people connections" when it comes to career contacts. Tori tells us all about her sh*tty internships and how she probably had too many of them! Transcribing and buying soap were pretty stressful because of her dyslexia but they make for very funny stories now. We discuss Tori's editing career and all of the very funny videos she makes and has made along the way. At the end we have Tori play our new game of rating jobs that don't exist anymore! Ellen and Anna discuss Anna's chase for her freelance checks, and how she accidentally screwed herself over with payment for a job. It's a great way to close out the year so enjoy! Don't forget to follow @ToriPiskin @AnnaRoisman @UnemployedPDCST and RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE PLZ! Video is exclusive to Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast members so check it outtt.

Episode 43: An HQ Holiday Reunion with Lauren Gambino Dec 23, 2020

This episode is basically a family reunion! We have Lauren Gambino of HQ Sports fame on the podcast this week! Anna, Ellen, and Lauren worked together at HQ for a few years and although the bar that they hung out in closed, their friendship remains! They discuss all of Laurens jobs and how there was a theme in her employment history: she lied about her age on multiple occasions to get jobs! Lauren and Anna talk about their American Idol auditions, working in restaurants, her job at Disney World, interning at CNBC, her brief broadcast journalist career, and more! We also talk about her audition for HQ, and QVC. It's a great episode because Lauren tells such fun stories! Anna and Ellen discuss what it means to shut off for the holiday vacation and come up with real automated replies. Ones that reflect what you're actually doing! Anna also announces a huge purchase she recently made. Definitely go watch the video of this pod on Patreon to see our adorable faces and outfits Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. Also follow @Lauren_Gambino, @UnemployedPDCST, and don't forget we'd love a RATE, REVIEW, and HIRE US!

Episode 42: "I'm Gonna Hold Back 20% To Surprise You With 130%!!" with Henry Zebrowski Dec 16, 2020

This week we are blessed with the guest of the year! We've got the very funny Henry Zebrowski (The Last Podcast On The Left, Your Pretty Face is Going To Hell on Adult Swim) on the pod!! And he is the most optimistic person we've talked to yet about 2021. He's ready and has good feelings about it, so let's hope he's right! We discuss Henry's early discovery and love of Phantom Of The Opera, his high school fashion sense, the musical he wrote based on it, his experience working at Hollywood Video, substitute teaching, working at a headhunting agency, selling ads by JFK, his callback for Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, and more! Henry also plays our newest game of rating some of the worst jobs in the world! We had so much fun. Ellen and Anna discuss the movie The Associate with Whoopi Goldberg, missing vs. not missing their commute in NYC, and how Anna had too many jobs in a day! Follow @HenryLovesYou, @LastPodNetwork, and @UnemployedPDCST and as always if you want to see and smell us, please check out our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. It's a great holiday present to us if you join!!

Episode 41: We Stan All The One Day Gigs with Caitlin Bitzegaio & Lauren Brickman Dec 09, 2020

This week's episode of Unemployed features not one but two fabulous guests! We have Caitlin Bitzegaio and Lauren Brickman (We Stan Together Podcast) on and we get into all the jobs! First and foremost we're honored to be Caitlin's first interview after coming off of a job that ended on this very day we recorded. Kismet? Probably. Caitlin talks to us about the Zoom writers rooms she's been in, some legendary bizarre gigs of copywriting, and a celebrity story to die for! We also hear all the deets about Lauren's teaching career on Zoom, which is probably a dream for her students since she's great on camera. We also get to learn about how Lauren turned an internship when she was a teenager into a paid job like a BOSS. Oh and we get into the weird jobs, the weird potential jobs, the ones that we never thought we'd do and more! Also Ellen and Anna discuss what it's like when you are employed during Thanksgiving week. From the stress to the travel... did we dodge a bullet this year by not going? It's all on this episode and more! Don't forget to follow @WeStanSocial, check out their podcast! As always you can find this video on our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. Follow @UnemployedPDCST (twitter) and @UnemployedWithAnna (IG) & RATE, REVIEW, HIRE US!!

Episode 40: From a Dairy Queen to a WWE Queen with Renee Paquette Nov 30, 2020

It's the 40th episode of Unemployed!!! And we have an amazing one for you. If you can even believe, our guest this week left a big job this year and her fans started tagging this podcast in posts. So through the powers of Twitter, Anna asked her to be on the pod and she said YES! That's right, we're engaged to Renee Paquette! (JK, but she's the best and we're friends now!) On the episode, they discuss everything from Renee's early jobs in Toronto (shout out to Dairy Queen), their mutual love of food and soups, moving to LA to pursue acting, the WWE and more. They have quite a bit in common, aside from wrestling knowledge which is Renee's expertise! Renee tells us all about how she became the powerhouse TV host and what it's like working with her husband Jon. She also launched her own amazing podcast this past week called, "Oral Sessions" so be sure to go listen! Also, Anna and Ellen discuss Thanksgiving plans or lack thereof, Dolly Parton, and we're thrilled Ellen took a break from Animal Crossing to do this episode! Follow @ReneePaquette @UnemployedPDCST and as always, rate & review! Full Video up on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast

Episode 39: From Balls Hamburgers to '30 Rock' with James Coker Nov 18, 2020

This week's episode of Unemployed is very special! Anna and Ellen discuss Anna's 2 year HQ anniversary, and then we have on one of Anna's oldest friends in comedy, the hilarious James Coker! You may know James from his brilliant sketches with Coker & Stratton, or those Spectrum commercials that air every few minutes. But before his comedy career, James worked at Balls Hamburgers and we love it. He also moved to NYC (ok New Brunswick which is v far from NYC) and started working as a Production Assistant on TV shows. Anna and James talk about all the gigs he had, partying too hard at an internship, and how he landed working on '30 Rock'! Also in this episode, they take a call from longtime listener and new friend Eric, who was working on 5(!!) political campaigns and after last week found himself unemployed. Anna and James give him a pep talk and discuss his future endeavors! It's a really special episode, so don't miss out. Also follow @ThisJamesCoker and @UnemployedPDCST and if you want to see our gorgeous faces on video: Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 38: Even Broadway Stars do Domino's Takeout with Leslie Kritzer Nov 11, 2020

This is a very special episode of the podcast because not only do we have the hilarious and amazing Leslie Kritzer on the podcast, but we also recorded this the night before the election which makes for some funny conversation! Leslie Kritzer is an incredible actress who you may know from Broadway shows like Beetlejuice, or Legally Blonde, but guess what? She was also once a temp. And we love that. Right across the street from where Anna worked at her survival job! And they bond over the area of 59th and Lex. Leslie and Anna also discuss what it was like to shut down Beetlejuice at the beginning of the pandemic, roles she got right out of college, and her time in restaurants. Anna and Ellen also discuss the famous story about how Anna lost her day job on Election Day 2016, which birthed the Unemployed brand. It's a special episode, and don't tell us who won the presidency because according to this ep? We don't know yet! Follow @LeslieKritzer @AnnaRoisman @UnemployedPDCST and if you want to see the full video join the podcast for very little $: Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast <3

Episode 37: From Paralegal to Pokémon with Sarah Natochenny Nov 05, 2020

This 37th episode is the perfect break to an otherwise stressful week. We've got a star, Anna's friend, and the voice of Ash Ketchum on Pokémon, Sarah Natochenny! Sarah and Anna discuss her impressive rhythmic gymnastics career, work as a paralegal, and then the inevitable gig that she's had for 14 years: voicing a character on a little show called Pokémon. They talk about their desire to be on broadway, but ended up doing comedy. Sarah and Anna met on a job for Fashion Week that only Anna really remembers, and they've been friends ever since. Anna and Ellen discuss Halloween, what days to avoid going out in NYC, and some of the jobs they've had lately. Follow @Sarah_Natochenny on socials, and don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, HIRE US! @UnemployedPDCST (twitter) @UnemployedWithAnna (IG) Full video of these supermodels up on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 36: 'High & Mighty' From Years On a Lifeguard Chair with Jon Gabrus Oct 28, 2020

This week's episode of Unemployed featured a podcast king! We're so lucky to have the hilarious Jon Gabrus on with us! Gabrus has had many many jobs, but you may know him from The Gino Lombardo Show or High & Mighty! We get into all of his gigs and jobs from dressing up in costumes and having to hand out flyers in bars in NYC to getting hired to roast teachers at a high school graduation party, to his ultimate favorite job: being a lifeguard in Long Island. You'll hear him say he has, "no shame" and "loves walking into a situation he knows nothing about." And boy do the stories deliver!! Oh and we get into The Vow wayyy too much because Ellen just watched it. Bye bye Keith for 120 years! You're gonna love this episode, and you can even watch it recorded live from Gabrus's man cave in LA on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast we love you if you join! We hand out jobs! (maybe) Also find ussss @gabrus @annaroisman @unemployedpdcst and tell us your fave job stories

Episode 35: Camp Plays, Retail Days, Dating Ways, oh my! With Gabi Conti Oct 21, 2020

It's the 35th episode of Unemployed and we're still here! (Not fully employed.) We've got one of Anna's best friends, her writing partner, and comedian/author Gabi Conti (@itsgabiconti) on the pod! If you haven't checked out her book, "20 Guys You Date In Your 20s" get on it! Gabi and Anna relive their camp days, working as camp counselors, Gabi's chapter in retail, where she and Anna reconnected (of course it was in a store) and more. Gabi tells us about some toxic bosses she encountered in production jobs, on theme with job horror stories this month. Anna and Ellen discuss their fears about the winter and having to stay inside, and Anna reveals an exciting SECRET!!! Better listen to find out. And don't forget to check out Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast for the full video. Follow @UnemployedPDCST, @UnemployedwithAnna, and @AnnaRoisman AND RATE THE POD WE LIVE FOR IT.

Episode 34: Job Horror Stories! feat. Eliza Kingsbury & Jason Sweeten & you? Oct 14, 2020

It's a special episode of Unemployed today just in time for spooky season! Today's episode features listener submitted job horror stories read aloud and dissected by Anna and Ellen! We've got a story from Anna about a man who exposed himself to her in a clothing store she worked in, stories from the frightening world of hedge funds, movie theater scary stories, Starbucks nightmares and more! Plus we have 2 live call-in stories from Eliza Kingsbury who had a scare while working at the show Sleep No More in NYC, and Jason Sweeten who experienced the ice breaker question from hell at a contractor job! It's a really fun episode and we'll be sharing job horror stories all month on other episodes too! If you have any, email us at TheUnemployedTeam@gmail.com. As always, full episode up on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast and find us on social media @UnemployedPDCST or @UnemployedwithAnna. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Episode 33: "I'll Show You How To Work a Blue Collar Job," with Andrew Collin Oct 08, 2020

On this week's episode, we have the hilarious comedian Andrew Collin on! Andrew has literally lived 1,000 lives and has done all the jobs from being a successful realtor, to working in a fish market, to walking dogs, to touring the country as a standup comedian. (This episode is also being shopped around as his one man show.) But seriously, he tells some pretty incredible stories, and what it was like to figure out that comedy was what he actually wanted to do in life! He's also one of the funniest people to talk to, so naturally this makes sense. Anna and Ellen also discuss how some people at cable companies (specifically ones that rhyme with SHMERIZON) shouldn't actually have jobs! Drama! Check out Andrew's podcast Puddles, and don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, AND HIRE US! PS: full video up on our Patreon

Episode 32: 'Ruined' by Scary Job Stories with Alison Leiby & Halle Kiefer Sep 30, 2020

What a week to listen to podcasts!! This week is super special because we have not one but two guests on! This week features the hilarious duo of Alison Leiby & Halle Kiefer who have an amazing pod of their own called, 'Ruined'! Anna learns about some of their earlier jobs like when Halle was a janitor at a law firm, and when Alison lent her talents to ad sales data entry where she had a bizarre co-worker. It's wild when they all discuss how a handful of their former high school friends joined MLMs...? They also read listener-submitted job horror stories and comment on how scary they are! Because it's spooky season, and jobs can be pretty spooky if you ask us. Anna and Ellen chat about a very dumb audition Anna had to do. But hey, a job's a job! Don't forget to follow @AlisonLeiby @HalleKiefer and subscribe to their podcast Ruined - @RuinedPodcast! And as always, RATE, REVIEW, #HIREUS @UnemployedPDCST @AnnaRoisman - full video up on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast

Episode 31: Ghosting vs. Quitting Jobs with James III Sep 23, 2020

In this week's episode of Unemployed, we are joined by the very funny comedy TV writer & actor, James III (Netflix's Atronomy Club, All That). James gives us the scoop on what it was like to work at Build-A-Bear, flyering for Broadway shows, and if you read that title correctly, ghosting instead of quitting a job! [He is sorry.] We also chat about his success with Astronomy Club (go watch it if you haven't yet!) and how dope the experience was to land a show at Netflix. Also, Anna and Ellen discuss job interviews, and Anna talks about a very funny job she had this past week! We're collecting job horror stories at UnemployedTeam@gmail.com PS: Anna apologizes for the audio issue in this ep. Follow @James3rdComedy, @AnnaRoisman, @UnemployedPdcst, and don't forget to RATE/REVIEW!! Also check out James's podcast: Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] while you're podcasting!

Episode 30: HQ Reunion with The Quiz Daddy AKA Scott Rogowsky Sep 16, 2020

It's the 30th episode of Unemployed! And we are delighted to have a little family reunion on this week's episode with the Quiz Daddy himself, Scott Rogowsky (HQ Trivia, ChangeUp on DAZN). Anna and Scott deep dive into all of the jobs he had before landing the job that changed his life at HQ. They talk about his dream job at The Onion and what it was like to get his first headline published, getting fired from a temp agency copywriting job for writing the copy "too funny," and his recent trip to the Grand Canyon! Scott tells us all about his audition for HQ if you're into BTS goss! Scott gives us the background on his "Quiz Daddy Closet" (which you can buy shirts from! See their IG!) Anna and Ellen also discuss Ellen's experience hiring a "professional resume writer" and Anna's fear of LinkedIn. It's a great episode, it's the 30th one(!!), and if you want to watch the full video of Scott zooming in from a Publix in Florida, sign up for our Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast and donate what you can! RATE, REVIEW, TELL SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A JOB! CHEERS! Oh & follow us on social @UnemployedPDCST (TWITTER), @UnemployedwithAnna (IG), @ScottRogowsky, @AnnaRoisman

Episode 29: Let's Go (To Work With) Atsuko Okatsuka! Sep 09, 2020

On this week's episode, Anna is joined by the hilarious comedian, Atsuko Okatsuka (Let's Go, Atsuko!, OHAYO)! Atsuko relives her days of working (and singing) at Coldstone Creamery, tutoring kids in a rich suburb of LA, and convincing Anna she can make it through one of her dance classes. Anna and Atsuko bond over their hostessing jobs in restaurants, and their love/hate relationship with the word "brand." (Atsuko hates it, Anna loves it...which is so on brand for both of them!) Then they have Alex call in, (longtime listener!) who is not only a delight to have on, but also gives the girls career advice when he predicts their endgames! You won't want to miss Anna and Ellen's discussion about the one time Anna worked for a Trump. It's an amazing episode and the full video is available on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast. Follow @AtsukoComedy @AnnaRoisman and of course @UnemployedPDCST for more laughs!

Episode 28: "She Swings and Boy Does She Swing!" with Jennifer Bartels Sep 02, 2020

On this week's episode of Unemployed, Anna interviews the very funny and incredible actress/comedian, Jennifer Bartels. You may know Jennifer from American Woman (Paramount) or Friends Of The People (TruTV). She's also a queen of commercials and Anna lives for her new Geico spot that has aired all of Covid. They talk about how they both moved to NYC to do Broadway, but found comedy, how they like to buy expensive designer shoes when they get a job, and how they need to play sisters in a project! Jen gives awesome advice on careers that go up and down, and breaks down the vulnerability of auditioning. We call an unemployed stranger named Meggie, who although she lost her job, is a competitive runner training for maybe the Olympics, and that blows everyone away. Wait til you hear her mile time! Unreal. Also, Anna and Ellen dissect Anna's nightmare about losing all of her jobs, and they try out a new segment of pitching yourself for a job in 30 seconds! Listen, Rate, and Review! Follow @UnemployedPDCST @AnnaRoisman @thejenbartels for the goods! For full video check out Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast.

Episode 27: From Jamba Juice to Beetlejuice with Alex Brightman Aug 26, 2020

In this week's pandemisode, Anna is joined by the very funny (and two-time Tony Nominee) Alex Brightman! Before quarantine Alex was starring in Beetlejuice on Broadway. Anna and Alex talk all about their love of theater, their semi-famous dogs that get stopped on the street, and their fascination with Blue Man Group. But more importantly this episode is full of amazing stories about Alex's jobs he's had over the years and the work he's put into his career. And meeting Barbra Streisand. This episode is super inspiring, Alex has great advice, and he makes us all cry when he talks about the job that changed his life. (Did we mention the Tony noms?) Also, Anna and Ellen break down their emotional reactions toward LinkedIn and Glassdoor emails...and it's not pretty. Don't forget to follow everyone @ABrightMonster, @UnemployedPDCST, @AnnaRoisman and check out Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast!

Episode 26: From Employee Of The Week to Fat Carrie Bradshaw with Chris Burns Aug 19, 2020

This week on Unemployed, Anna and Ellen discuss their new project to watch & discuss movies about being fired, and pick a first film to watch! Look out for mini movie eps! Also, Anna is joined by her dear friend who you may know from Betches or Middle Children Podcast, Chris Burns AKA @FatCarrieBradshaw!!! Anna and Chris chat about how Chris had 3 full time jobs before the age of 21 (I KNOW - WHAT?!) and has barely been unemployed, which we fully endorse. They share nightmare stories and celebrity gossip about working in restaurants in NYC. Chris shares his greatest advice about keeping a job and it has to do with your standards, babe! At the end, they call an 'Unemployed Stranger From The Internet' named Erik. We love chatting with Erik because he's full of positive energy although his edible marijuana manufacturing company was raided and now he's a full time stay-at-home Dad. What a story! Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and TELL UR OLD BOSS ABOUT THIS PODCAST! Full Videos of the Podcast are available to watch on Patreon.com/UnemployedPodcast WE LOVE YOU!

Episode 25: Doug Loves Jobs with Doug Benson Aug 11, 2020

Happy 25th birthday to us! We did it! [We did nothing...don't you know the name of this pod?] It's the 25th episode and we're so excited to have on the King of Podcasts, Doug Benson! Anna interviews Doug about all of the jobs he's had; from working in a liquor store as a teenager to working as an extra on sets in LA and beating the system to get his SAG card in not one, but two different ways!? Anna and Doug reminisce about their theater days and break out into a full musical rendition of the movie Office Space. (Ok, the last part maybe didn't happen, but maybe it did?!) Also, Anna & Ellen deep dive into the tie-dye market, and launch an idea to watch movies about getting fired! Listen to this stellar episode (25!), and make sure to catch Doug's awesome podcasts: Doug Loves Movies, Wide World of Dougs, and his series Getting Doug With High! FULL VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE UP ON PATREON.COM/UNEMPLOYEDPODCAST Subscribe & make our dreams come true! It is our birthday, after all. Follow @UnemployedPDCST & @AnnaRoisman

Episode 24: Paid In Garlic Knots with Nicky Paris Aug 05, 2020

Episode 24 of the "pandemisodes," as we've been calling them, is here! Anna is joined by her friend and hilarious comedian, Nicky Paris! You may know Nicky from LATV, E!, or the tanning salon in Staten Island that you were once locked in because he was out getting lunch... We dive into Nicky's employment history and discuss all of his jobs from working in a pizza place at age 12 to becoming a telemarketer in college. Until that one day when he wasn't anymore. Nicky also famously tells Anna he's never been unemployed, and we love to hear it! (No we don't, who even is this person?!) It's the episode that will make you think, "wow I wish Nicky talked my ear off sometime while checking out at CVS." WATCH THE FULL EP ON WWW.PATREON.COM/UNEMPLOYEDPODCAST! Follow @NickyParisBitch & don't forget to follow @UnemployedPDCST! Plz SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW!

Episode 23: "PSA - Never Call A Nanny A Babysitter!" with Christi Chiello Jul 29, 2020

Welcome to the 2nd "Pandemisode" where the emotions are high and the quality is...less high!? Anna is joined by her guest, hilarious comedian and nail enthusiast, Christi Chiello! You may know her from Comedy Central or Chris Gethard Presents. Anna and Christi dive into her work history, which began at her favorite place to be, the mall. Christi takes Anna through her "surfer phase" (she didn't surf, just loved the clothing), as well as her nannying years. Anna makes the mistake of calling it 'babysitting' and you'll have to listen to see what ensues. Bonus part of this episode is Anna calls an 'unemployed stranger from twitter' named Jess who was a flight attendant through May(!!) and is currently sipping wine waiting to hear about the future of her job. It's riveting. Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE!!! And check out the Patreon! Ellen & Anna would totally appreciate it.

Episode 22: From Finding Love To Claiming Unemployment *Together* with Jared Hacker Jul 21, 2020

We're back! And we're all unemployed! And we're recording from home? OKAY! We've got Anna's friend & former HQ producer Ellen on the pod. This week, Anna's guest is her boyfriend (made famous from Instagram), Jared Hacker. Jared is a producer who has worked in TV for the last 15 years and is extremely employable! (His last job ended because of the pandemic.) And yet here they are, living together in one apartment, both pretty unemployed. This episode is about how to balance being in relationship while being unemployed. More than ever, people are going through this transition and its tough when you're both stressed! Hopefully others can relate! But Anna and Jared have been making a lot of videos in their bathroom (not porn) so if that's what's keeping them busy and smiling, so be it! (for now) The video of this episode is available right now to subscribers of the Patreon! So subscribe if you want to see our hot faces. (Literally... it's 90 degrees in NYC)

Episode 21: If It Doesn't Serve 2 Purposes, It's Not Worth It with Dave Ebert Jun 23, 2020

This episode was recorded in early March when Coronavirus was just becoming serious in NYC. It's very interesting to hear the difference in tone of anticipation compared to what we've now experienced. (Brian calls it out!) But this episode is really special because we've got Dave Ebert (HBO, TruTV, MTV) on and he's one of the best in the industry at his craft and at giving advice! Dave is an amazing actor, director, and hustler! We discuss early jobs he had working in daycare and theater, to booking major national commercials and selling a TV show. While Dave is humble and very realistic about his accomplishments, he's also a HUGE DISNEY LOVER (nerd). This comes in handy as we call Timmy Dubz (yes that's a handle) and discuss how he's not going to work because of Covid and decides to take his family to Disney World instead. Timmy was unable to go to Disney World, as it had to close due to Covid, but listening to this episode feels like we all went...? I still hope he and his family are able to go one day!

Episode 20: HQ Memories and Beyond with Sharon Carpenter May 26, 2020

It's the 20th episode of the podcast!!! CHEERS TO THE UNEMPLOYED! And what better way to celebrate than an ep with Anna's (latest!) former coworker and friend, Sharon Carpenter. You may know Sharon from HQ Trivia, or from her show The Royal Report on PeopleTV! Sharon is a broadcast journalist, who spent many a night in the makeup room with Anna while they prepared for their HQ games. This episode they discuss their favorite memories from working at HQ, answer HQtie submitted questions, and discuss their work lives before HQ! Sharon dishes on her favorite interview with Mark Hamill (YES, LUKE!) and gives awesome advice on how to always have your own projects going on. It's a really special episode, and Sharon does an impression of Anna hosting... so like, GOLD!

Episode 19: Friends Make The Best Professional References with Emma Willmann May 18, 2020

Today's episode of Unemployed is with the very funny Emma Willmann! Maybe you saw Emma on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert? Or on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Or maybe she asked you to be a professional reference for her for a job in her past... She's one of the best and this episode is SO GOOD. Emma and Anna discuss lying on their resumes, when it worked and didn't work. They discuss Emma's stint working in sales that ended with not selling anything... Emma also discusses how she almost became a soccer instructor but didn't want to "ruin it for the kids". Brian brings up CORONAVIRUS PORN which confuses us all!? Also, they call Jay, a real life recruiter who has lost his job before (his job is to find people jobs) and he gives us amazing tips on what to do to get a job and how to stay motivated. Super helpful if you're unemployed which is like... MORE THAN ANNA NOWADAYS!

Episode 18: "Funny For Money" with Jared Freid May 05, 2020

In this pre-pandemic episode, Anna is joined by her friend the hilarious comedian Jared Freid. You may know Jared from his highly successful JTrain podcast, or watch him live-scream during The Bachelor on Instagram each week! In this episode Jared and Anna discuss The Bachelor spinoffs (an unemployed Bachelor? bring it!!), how Jared decided to leave selling insurance to turn his passion for comedy into a full-time business, and how to handle being in a relationship when you don't have a "normal" job like us. Jared and Anna also call Daniel who got his masters in teaching but can't land a job. Jared offers a lot of advice for Daniel and maybe suggests relocation and changing his whole life? It's a lot and it's great.

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Episode 17: Drug Bust In A Disney Store with Griffin Newman (aka Downtown Griffy Newmz) Apr 22, 2020

This is a really special episode of Unemployed with Anna. It features Anna's friend, the very funny Griffin Newman who you may know from his successful podcast, 'Blank Check with Griffin and David,' or from 'The Tick' on Amazon! [Griffin prefers to be called "Downtown Griffy Newmz".] The episode was recorded a week after Anna lost her job at HQ and they really go into the feelings and emotions surrounding that. Then they talk about Griffin's many jobs, including his stint at the Disney Store in Times Square where he once found hard drugs and had no idea what to do. The episode ends with Griffin's story about working on 'The Tick', and losing this personal dream job. The stories and details in this episode are extremely vulnerable, and relatable to anyone who has ever lost a dream job before. Griffin wanted to make this 'the therapy episode' and he did! Also, did we mention that he found hard drugs in a Disney store? It's...actually insane.

Episode 16: Turning A Breakup Into An Empire with Corinne Fisher Apr 06, 2020

In the latest episode of Unemployed (which was recored in a Covid-Free world) Anna chats with her friend, hilarious comedian Corinne Fisher (Guys We F*cked, & podcast queen)! They talk about everything from Corinne's "childhood educational vacations" to going to art school, to working at a management company for years! You know, one that reps Lin Manuel Miranda... NBD. Corinne gives amazing advice on manifesting your jobs, and how to scan a room during an interview to say the right things. It's such an inspiring and uplifting episode, especially for right now! Plus they call Arden, who is a mall cop at the 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica but trying to become a writer. Arden is hilarious and truly shows us how to find the silver lining in a shitty job!

Episode 15: The Jobs That Got Away (Cuz We Got Fired) with Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin Mar 26, 2020

This week on the podcast (in a covid-free world) we have my friends Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin who host the podcast Unofficial Expert on Foreverdog! We discuss everything from what we wanted to be when we grew up to jobs we were all fired from to that one time Marie almost got cast on The Real World. Sydnee talks about her Victoria Secret days and just how many boobs she saw in her 2 years there. Marie and Anna relive their temping days and how they got in trouble while being a temp. Also, everyone admits to having stolen from a job before! Whoops. This episode is full of stories about getting fired, but has great advice on getting a foot in the door! (which is don't tell the truth...AGAIN)

Episode 14: Choosing The Scarier Path with Chinae Alexander Mar 18, 2020

Today's episode of Unemployed was recorded in a Covid-19 free world where Anna still had her job at HQ. It's a refreshing break and it's super inspiring! Anna is joined by her friend, a lifestyle influencer and content creator, Chinae Alexander (of Press Send Podcast)! Chinae and Anna talk about how they met on a very bizarre audition that no one booked! They talk about Chinae's superwoman confidence at age 21 and how much that impacted her future career. Chinae is a self starter, an entrepreneur, and most importantly she's SO REAL and GENUINE. She chose the scarier path and made it work. Anna also tells her about her aspiring goal to be an influencer. They also call John who was laid off from his job as a Geo-Spacial Analyst and discuss how he's maintaining his unemployed lifestyle.

Episode 13: The King Of Pep Talks & Comedy Writing with Josh Gondelman Mar 12, 2020

Warning: The latest episode of Unemployed was recorded in a coronavirus-free world when Anna was still employed at HQ...sounds beautiful, right? How lucky are we to have the very funny Josh Gondelman on this episode?! VERY. You may know Josh from his work on Desus&Mero on Showtime, or Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. He's the king of pep talks on twitter and he's actually pretty employed! Josh and Anna talk about his days teaching pre-school and tutoring, and what it was like to make the move from Boston to NYC to pursue comedy writing. Then Josh and Anna call Taylor, who is looking to find a job as a mechanical engineer. (A job Anna is fully capable of commenting on...?) Regardless of the field, it's frustrating getting told you're "overqualified!" Josh also has an awesome sneaker collection and that is not on this episode.

Episode 12: If You Dream Rich, You'll Be Rich! with Krystyna Hutchinson Mar 04, 2020

In this episode of Unemployed, Anna sits down with her friend, hilarious comedian, and Podcast Queen, Krystyna Hutchinson! You may know Krystyna from the hit podcast, "Guys We F*cked" (new episodes on Luminary). Krystyna and Anna talk about all of the jobs she had from working at Apple and not knowing who Steve Jobs' daughter was, to getting fired for 'not wearing enough makeup' at a restaurant job! The nerve! Krystyna also gives the beautiful story about how she finally paid off all of her bills that lived in a trash bag in a closet. (She dreamt of being rich!) Also, they call Greg who was a mascot for a professional baseball team and recently lost his job after 20 years!! Greg is a hero among us, and so they help him figure out his next move!

Episode 11: "Did We Just Become Best Friends?!" with Matt Richards Feb 24, 2020

It happened. Anna's unemployed again. But she's not alone, she is joined by her close friend and former(?) co-worker Matt Richards! The Money Flipper and The Word Queen UNITE! Anna and Matt hosted on HQ, and you may remember them from their late night hang, HQ After Dark. This is the most RECENT and RAW episode yet. On this episode, you'll hear how Anna and Matt got started at HQ! They talk about behind the scenes stuff at HQ, how hard Matt commits to his "cleanses," what it was like to meet each other. They also answer HQ fan submitted questions and you get to know them even more!!! If you're going through a little HQ withdrawal, this episode will bring you all the love! Plus they discuss going on a comedy tour... so stay tuned.

Episode 10: "If You Give A Kid From Newark Money..." with Alexis Guerreros Feb 18, 2020

On the 10th episode of Unemployed with Anna Roisman, she chats with her friend of almost 10 years and semi (former) co-worker, comedian, 1/2 Cooligan, and former HQ Sports host Alexis Guerreros! Alexis and Anna talk about their love of food, and yes you will know where to get a good sandwich if you're visiting NYC by the end of this episode. They also talk about how Alexis left a very high paying job to pursue his dreams. Plus, they call Amanda who was a teacher, and is now focusing on writing. They give her unconventional tips on how to get a job by 'not lying, but not saying the whole truth on her resume'! It's a very funny episode, and 18 month severance packages apparently exist?!

Episode 9: From Lawyer to Late Night Comedian, it's Jess Salomon! Feb 12, 2020

In the latest episode of 'Unemployed,' Anna chats with friend and comedian Jess Salomon (The Tonight Show). Jess was once a war crimes lawyer (gasp!) who decided to pursue her passion and become a comedian. She takes us through a journey of what it was like to leave her job, start going to open mics in Holland, and then having to explain to security at the Canadian border that she and her wife are just heading to the states to hit up some comedy shows. It's a wild ride and you're gonna love it. If you've ever thought about a career change, this is the episode for you! Plus we call Katherine who was laid off and is looking to get a job in radio so family member stop asking the common question, "when are you going to get a job?!?"

Episode 8: Cookies & Dreams! Becoming An Entrepreneur with Gracie Bensimon Feb 04, 2020

On this special episode of Unemployed, Anna talks to the first entrepreneur of the show, Gracie Bensimon of Gracie Baked! She's a psychologist-turned-professional baker and her cookies are out of this world! We talk about how she always had a love for baking, but wasn't sure if she was gonna take the plunge and start a company. (Thank god she did! We are better for it!) Anna admits to stalking her on Instagram after tasting her cookies and that's how the obsession began! Gracie is a fairly new (badass) entrepreneur who chose to do what she loves with her life, even if it meant leaving behind skills she went to school for! This episode is an AMAZING TREAT. All puns intended.

Episode 7: Office Hours In A Bathroom Stall with Jessie Jolles Jan 28, 2020

On this week's episode of Unemployed, Anna chats with her friend and comedian, Jessie Jolles (Betches, No Such Thing As Love) about all of the jobs she had from being a teenage professional organizer and making bank, to sitting in a bathroom stall at a toy company for her personal "office hours." Jessie is a self starter, and iconic freelancer! And if you don't hire her, she will have to report you to her mom, who has an important title in the business bureau of DC, so be chill about it! Also, this is their audition for their own radio show, according to Anna & Jessie. Hey SiriusXM - u up?

Episode 6: Finding The Silver Lining (even in porn!) with Gabe Gonzalez Jan 20, 2020

On this episode of Unemployed, Anna talks to her friend and phenomenal comedian/host, Gabe Gonzalez. You may know him from the Scruff app, or MTV News... but today? He's unemployed! Gabe and Anna talk about nightmare living situations, his stint producing gay porn, and how his parents found out about that venture! (it's actually unreal) They discuss and fangirl over Eliot Glazer, and how he gave Gabe his first real job in entertainment (spoiler it was on Broad City)!! Gabe is amazing at finding the silver lining in all his jobs, and this episode is full of good energy! They also call Darcy, who recently graduated and has yet to land a job in her field. But don't worry, they help her come up with a great plan! Oh and it's Producer Brian's first time on THE MIC!

Episode 5: From Youtube to Me Time with Akilah Hughes Jan 14, 2020

On the 5th episode of Unemployed, Anna finally properly introduces the show! She chats with her good friend Akilah Hughes, who you may know as the hilarious comedian, creator, and author of "Obviously." They learn about Akilah's job history (of never keeping a job for more than 9 months!!) and how she once impressively received 4 hair products as severance. Akilah and Anna discuss the best ways to take care of yourself in case the world crumbles. And on a positive note, they call "Positive Pat" who lost his customer service job at a mattress company but works out every morning and is hoping to find something as flexible! (He's an inspiration to them?)

Episode 4: From Late Night Froyo to Late Night TV with Alex Song (and a call to an unemployed stranger-turned-friend) Jan 06, 2020

On this episode of 'Unemployed,' Anna chats with her friend, comedian, TV writer, and former froyo expert, Alex Song! Alex opens up about her experience on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' and what it was like to have periods of unemployment after multiple TV writing jobs, as well as professing her love for her former Pinkberry boss! Anna and Alex also discuss the idea of, 'does everything happen for a reason?' Anna and Alex call a stranger-turned-friend from twitter, Cameron, who got laid off through a phone call after seeing Captain America! (Gross!) They talk to Cameron about his former job in marketing and learn about his creative side and come up with a dope plan for his future! Cuz sometimes? That's how jobs work!

Episode 3: Navigating Jobs With Your Heart (and a phone call to a stranger!!) with Paul Costabile Dec 30, 2019

On the latest episode of Unemployed, Anna sits down with her friend, also a comedian/host, Paul Costabile. From showing up to a PA job in Staten Island in a full suit (ready to go on camera) to maybe DJ-ing Anna's bat mitzvah(?), Paul has been one of the most hardworking entertainers in town, baby! This is the first episode where Anna and her guest call a stranger who is unemployed and can use a pep talk. Anna and Paul talk to the amazing Christina who lost her job as a baker, and doesn't know what to do. They chat about the importance of figuring out what you love to do, and building on that. And they ask Christina to send them baked goods, naturally.

Episode 2: "The Secret Project" (it's Astronomy Club & it rules!) with Keisha Zollar Dec 23, 2019

In this real & raw episode of Unemployed, Anna chats with her friend Keisha Zollar who absolutely CANNOT talk about a TOP SECRET project, lol. (Spoiler alert, but not at all, it's her sketch series on Netflix called "Astronomy Club" and if you haven't watched it, do yourself a favor this holiday season and binge, baby!) Keisha is the queen of "gigging" and "gigged" all over, but really Times Square kept luring her back in. That is, before she became a Television writer. Listen for some incredible advice like, "if you give yourself an out, you'll take it" because we can't stop thinking about it.

Episode 1: A Spiritual Journey Through Jobs (& Club Monaco) with Mike Kelton Dec 16, 2019

This is the first episode of Unemployed with Anna Roisman! Anna talks to her friend, and spiritual guide, Mike Kelton, about all of the jobs he had and went through. From majoring in Musical Theater to becoming a full on sales person at David Barton gym in NYC, this episode has it all! (Except health insurance, cuz, that's tough.) Mike convinces Anna that she has manifested her own jobs, which you can do too! Mike also offers amazing advice to those who are going through unemployed times.

Episode 0: Meet Anna, she's been unemployed. Nov 28, 2019

Introducing Unemployed with Anna Roisman. Anna gives you the background of The Unemployed Show and why she's bravely starting a podcast in 2019!! People are still without jobs, and she's here to help! Or here to give you a good laugh in the midst of filling out another cover letter.

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