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CELEBRITY JOBBER WITH JEFF ZITO

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

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

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Vanessa Gonzalez is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Vanessa be doing if she wasn't a comedian, actress, and writer from Laredo, Texas?  Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeti... more

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On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Jack Blades from Night Ranger. What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't a successful rock musician, having played with Rubicon, Night Ranger, and the Damn Yankees? Many celebrities will tell you t... more

Brian Fallon is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Brian be doing if he wasn't a singer and songwriter of six studio albums with the band Gaslight Anthem? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one luck... more

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On this episode of  Celebrity Jobber REWINDS, Rickey Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd. What would have happened if Rickey hadn't gotten his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he didn't front for the Southern rock band Blackfoot, then Lynyr... more

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Brian Fallon
Gaslight Anthem lead singer and solo artist
Gaslight Anthem / Solo Artist
Episode: Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Fallon The Gaslight Anthem
Rickey Medlocke
Guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, formerly with Blackfoot
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot
Episode: Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Rickey Medlocke Lynyrd Skynyrd
Dan Fouts
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback and broadcaster
San Diego Chargers (former), NFL broadcaster
Episode: Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dan Fouts
Paul Rodgers
Musician, singer from Free and Bad Company
Bad Company, Free
Episode: Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Paul Rodgers from Bad Company
Brian Bates
Comedian
Episode: Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Bates
Cowboy Troy
6'5", black rapping cowboy, associate of Big & Rich
Cowboy Troy / Warner Bros. era
Episode: Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Cowboy Troy
Suzy Kolber
Sports journalist
ESPN
Episode: Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Suzy Kolber
Brent Smith
Lead singer of Shinedown
Shinedown
Episode: Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Brent Smith from Shinedown
Zachary Levi
Actor best known for Chuck; producer and musician
Wildwood Productions (production company)
Episode: Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Zachary Levi

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Jeff Zito
Host of Celebrity Jobber Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • An Outstanding Podcast and a MUST Listen!

    Celebrity Jobber is an incredibly entertaining and engaging podcast. Jeff Zito is a fantastic interviewer, thoughtful, insightful, genuinely curious, and exceptionally good at bringing out the best in his guests. He has a natural ability to make each conversation feel authentic and interesting while asking the questions that make you want to keep listening.

    The guests are extremely interesting, with fascinating backgrounds, careers, and stories. Every episode offers a great mix of entertainment... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Match Brothers President
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always a good time!

    Been a listener for years and Zito is always a good listen! 🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EKRed7
    United States2 months ago
  • And I thought it was just rock stars…

    Jeff Zito takes this to the next level with Dr. Pimple Popper. She’s truly a celebrity with shows airing on Lifetime and Celebrity Jobber! You just never know what guest to expect from Zito!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc Z 876
    United States4 months ago
  • Very cool to scroll And listen

    Awesome to

    Check in and just scroll the latest Jobbers. Love

    The comedians, artists, and gross as hell pimple

    Poppers !!! Haaa - she is great even for those with weak stomach. Ugggg!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBeachHouse.com
    United States4 months ago
  • A+

    I don’t know how the hell Zito gets the guests he gets, but it’s damn good. Not many can talk the talk like Jeff, who’s a bit of a jobber himself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryno1070
    United States4 months ago

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Guests are consistently interesting, with diverse backgrounds and career paths.
Host is praised for being thoughtful, curious, and able to draw out deep, personal stories from guests.
Some listeners note pacing as a potential area to tighten, but overall positive reception.
Listeners enjoy the mix of humor, honesty, and behind-the-scenes industry anecdotes.

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#10
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#60
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#10
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#97
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Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Dan Fouts
Q: Was there a particular moment that you remember in your career that you feel changed your life forever, a big break or turning point?
Dan describes the pivotal moment as when Don Coryell was hired, which transformed the Chargers' offense and his own approach at quarterback, setting the stage for a career-changing trajectory.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Fallon The Gaslight Anthem
Q: How did you first meet Bruce Springsteen and what was that experience like?
Fallon describes a serendipitous encounter through mutual contacts that grew into a memorable moment of crossing paths with Bruce and experiencing the extraordinary contrast between everyday life and the music world.
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Brian Fallon The Gaslight Anthem
Q: What was the big break or pivotal moment that changed your life?
The Kerrang! cover without prior articles felt like the first major validation and launched wider recognition, particularly leading to UK exposure and bigger opportunities.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Rickey Medlocke Lynyrd Skynyrd
Q: What was the moment you felt like you had arrived in music, and what led to your big break with your bands?
After years of small releases with Blackfoot and then the breakthrough with Strikes and the Connecticut-to-Ann Arbor tour, the response to Train Train and Highway Song solidified their mainstream success, leading to a high-energy performance turning point.
Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Rickey Medlocke Lynyrd Skynyrd
Q: What was your first paying gig, and how old were you when you started getting paid to perform?
He started on a local TV show in Jacksonville at age three, receiving scale pay, which he considers his first professional paying gig, and later earned money playing with his grandfather's band.

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What is Celebrity Jobber Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on intimate conversations with actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, and cultural icons about life before fame. Guests recount their first jobs, early struggles, near-misses, and the doors that finally opened, offering candid insights into perseverance, luck, and the realities of chasing a breakout moment. The tone blends humor with hard-earned wisdom, often touching on rejection, quirky early gigs, and the stubborn belief that persistence can outpace talent gaps. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from rock stars to comedians to athletes—providing diverse, human-scale stories that illuminate how fame can hinge on small, pivotal moments.

What makes this show stand out is its consistent focus on the pre-fame j... more

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1. Brian Fallon
2. Rickey Medlocke
3. Dan Fouts
4. Paul Rodgers
5. Brian Bates
6. Cowboy Troy
7. Suzy Kolber
8. Brent Smith

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