Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

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<p>The word “jobber” is defined in popular culture as somewhat of a journeyman. The movie Rocky tells the story of a boxing jobber, who defies the odds to become the world heavyweight champion. Talk radio veteran Jeff Zito speaks with celebrities about their first job. If not for their big break, what would they have become? Were they destined to be rich and famous? Or were they almost a jobber?</p>

  • 1 hour 3 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Randy Bachman

    Randy Bachman is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Randy be doing if not for being a Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the bands The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a janitor, like Jim Carrey, or an armadillo exterminator, like Matthew McConaughey. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    20 March 2026, 5:02 pm
  • 26 minutes 30 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Derrick Stroup

    Derrick Stroup is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Derrick be doing if not for being a stand-up comedian who gained popularity for his high-energy, angry auctioneer delivery and viral stories about Southern life, and he is currently involved in promoting his new Netflix special, Nostalgic, and headlining his 2026 Running Hot tour? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a janitor, like Jim Carrey, or flipping burgers at McDonald's, like Jeff Bezos. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    13 March 2026, 10:04 pm
  • 30 minutes 53 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Gil Moore from Triumph

    Gil Moore is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Gil be doing if not for being the drummer and co-vocalist of the power trio Triumph? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a janitor, like Jim Carrey, or flipping burgers at McDonald's, like Jeff Bezos. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    6 March 2026, 8:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 33 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Jon Taffer Bar Rescue

    Jon Taffer is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John be doing if not for being a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and television personality, best known for creating, executive producing, and hosting the Paramount Network show Bar Rescue? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a Beautician at a morgue, like Whoopi Goldberg, or flipping burgers at McDonald's, like Jeff Bezos. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    28 February 2026, 1:49 am
  • 24 minutes 55 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Steve Lemme

    Steve Lemme is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Steve be doing if not for being an actor, writer, producer, and one of the members of the Broken Lizard comedy group? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working as a Beautician at a morgue, like Whoopi Goldberg, or flipping burgers at McDonald's, like Jeff Bezos. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    20 February 2026, 2:30 pm
  • 44 minutes 44 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Mary Kutter

    Mary Kutter is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mary be doing if not for being a Nashville-based country music singer and songwriter? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at McDonald's, like Jeff Bezos, or at Red Lobster, like Nicki Minaj. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    13 February 2026, 9:25 pm
  • 36 minutes 9 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Corabi

    John Corabi is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would John be doing if not for being a hard rock singer and guitarist, frontman for Scream in '89, and frontman for Mötley Crüe from '92 to '96? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at Red Lobster, like Nicki Minaj, or cleaning lion cages at a zoo, like Sylvester Stallone. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    6 February 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 13 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Full Metal Jackie

    Full Metal Jackie is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jackie be doing if not for being the host of a nationally accredited and syndicated radio metal show? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at McDonald's, like Rachel McAdams, or a grocery clerk like Cardi B. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    31 January 2026, 2:27 am
  • 21 minutes 56 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Chelsea Handler

    Chelsea Handler is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Chelsea be doing if not for being a comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host, known for her bawdy style and late-night talk shows? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at McDonald's, like Rachel McAdams, or a grocery clerk like Cardi B. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    23 January 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 23 minutes 56 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Virginia Madsen

    Virginia Madsen is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Virginia be doing if not for being an actor and producer with a career spanning from her debut in 1983's Class to her latest effort starring as “Dr. Elecia Knox” in SHEEPDOG, out now in theatres nationwide? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at McDonald's, like Rachel McAdams, or a grocery clerk like Cardi B. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    17 January 2026, 2:00 am
  • 26 minutes 43 seconds
    Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Al Snow

    Al Snow is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Al be doing if not for being a professional wrestler, best known for his tenures in Extreme Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would have been working at McDonald's, like Rachel McAdams, or washing dishes like The Rock. In other words, they may have been just a jobber.

    10 January 2026, 2:29 am
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