Jobs Blow Podcast
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsJobs Blow Podcast sounds pornographic, but like many job descriptions, isn’t what it seems. The podcast was born out of the frustrations of being laid off and restless, but was created to bring people together to support one another in a quest for something better. Everyone has their own unique story and Briana speaks to individuals at different points in their journey. From professionals who love their day jobs to dreamers paying their dues to reach a lifelong ambition - come to commiserate and stay to be entertained or inspired. Of course, no conversation would be complete without some tea spilt about crazy on-the-job experiences.
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Episodes
Jobs That Blow, with Briana and Josh
June 04, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBIn this DO NOT MISS exclusive episode, Briana and Josh share some of their own "born out of frustration" stories from jobs past. Find out what they've overcome and how it's impacted their attitudes toward working and moving forward. Share in the frustrations but also the laughs, as they recount some of the crazy things that have happened to them in the workplace. Thanks for listening! Please review and subscribe and check us out at jobsblowpodcast.com. You can also follow us on IG and Twitt...
Full Circle, with Actor Malik Yoba (Part II)
May 23, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBFull disclosure: this episode goes off the rails – but in the best way! In fact, we had so much fun with Malik that we had to cut it into two parts. The accomplished actor, who met Josh at the IFNY Monologue Slam, joins the Jobs Blow Podcast to discuss his dream career and his lifelong dedication to leaving places in better shape than he found them. He also talks about a career that has come full circle, as he awaits word on the fate of a reboot of “NY Undercover.” Tune in to get to know the...
Full Circle, with Actor Malik Yoba (Part I)
May 23, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBFull disclosure: this episode goes off the rails – but in the best way! In fact, we had so much fun with Malik that we had to cut it into two parts. The accomplished actor, who met Josh at the IFNY Monologue Slam, joins the Jobs Blow Podcast to discuss his dream career and his lifelong dedication to leaving places in better shape than he found them. He also talks about a career that has come full circle, as he awaits word on the fate of a reboot of “NY Undercover.” Tune in to get to know the...
Making History His Reality, with Max Frost
May 13, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBAt 25, Max is writing his own history by highlighting important moments in American history on Instagram every day. With over 225K followers, he recently left his gig in accounting to devote his full attention to his very popular “Today in American History” account. Max shares his social media learnings with Humor Resource Professionals Briana and Josh, and recalls the moment he realized he was onto something – when The Rock started following him! Be a part of Jobs Blow history and don't mis...
Flip the Script, with Writer Patty Carey
May 02, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBPatty is a master at scouting dream locations for films like The Greatest Showman and Doctor Strange, but says she was so busy searching for others that she forgot where she was headed. In her conversation with Briana and Josh, she explains that her awakening came with six simple words from a director who asked, “When did you just give up?” That moment put Patty on a path that would eventually lead to crafting her own stories, winning a script-writing contest that allowed her to bring her st...
From Peanut Butter to Politics, with Marisa Kabas
April 28, 2019 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBMarisa views her dream job as a moving target, which is how she explains going from pitching the creamy goodness of natural peanut butter to writing her first article for the Washington Post. Of course, the journey hasn’t been as simple as that, and there was even a layoff that she now credits for moving her closer to the bullseye. Marisa also has a lot to say about the influence of Fifty Shades of Grey on her career, as well as the amazing boss who pushed her to read such a literary classic...
From Peanut Butter to Politics, with Marisa Kabas
April 28, 2019 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBMarisa views her dream job as a moving target, which is how she explains going from pitching the creamy goodness of natural peanut butter to writing her first article for the Washington Post. Of course, the journey hasn’t been as simple as that, and there was even a layoff that she now credits for moving her closer to the bullseye. Marisa also has a lot to say about the influence of Fifty Shades of Grey on her career, as well as the amazing boss who pushed her to read such a literary classic...
The Driver to a Career Change, with Al Raddock of Green Top Farms
April 13, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBEver wonder what drives someone to try something new? Ask Al Raddock. Without giving away too much, one of Al’s drivers was… well, his driver. Now a partner at Green Top Farms in Queens, NY, Al left a rapidly growing career in e-Commerce to pursue his interests in urban farming and found himself reaching out to someone he had met a year earlier, on his way to a trade show in Las Vegas. Everyone’s journey is unique and this is one you don’t want to miss. Now if you’ll excuse them, Josh and Br...
Off and On… and Off Broadway, with Caleb Damschroder
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBFollowing a dream can sometimes mean leaving the comfort of a small town for the struggles of big city living. Caleb brings his Big Apple acting aspirations and his mid-western charm to Jobs Blow to discuss making the move from Fremont, Ohio – also Briana’s hometown – while sharing the highs and lows of an actor’s life with Josh. The multi-talented performer, who starred in Broadway’s Cabaret alongside Emma Stone, Michelle Williams, Sienna Miller and Alan Cummings, delivers a top-notch perfo...
It Pays to be Naughty, with Vin Rock from Naughty By Nature
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBYou Down with OPP (Other People’s Podcasts)? Well, it’s time to make the switch, because this week we’re talking to Vin Rock from the wildly successful 90’s hip hop group Naughty By Nature. So, what do you do after you achieve fame at 19, win the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Album before you’re 30, and have your music Feel The Flow across music genres, charts, and decades? Just keep giving your audience what they want! Tune in to get all the Naughty details with Briana and Josh, as Vin Ro...
You Will Never Own The Future If You Care What People Think, with Cindy Gallop of MakeLoveNotPorn.tv
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBIf you don’t know who Cindy Gallop is, let Humor Resources Professionals Briana and Josh introduce you. She is the provocateur behind MakeLoveNotPorn, the world's first user-generated social sex video-sharing platform. Cindy left a hugely successful career in advertising to create a community that celebrates #realworldsex by promoting good sexual values and behaviors. How did she do it? By not caring what other people think! Tune in as she talks about how "healthy sex" can positively impact ...
Don't Judge a Cook By His Culture, with Brian Goldberg, founder of Mr. Bing
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBStop me if you’ve heard this one: A Jewish guy comes home from a decade abroad in China and launches gourmet Chinese-crepe shops all over NYC... no? Well he's the same guy who was the first person to major in Chinese Studies at Brandeis University, trained to compete in the luge at the Olympics, was a journalist in Singapore, worked in finance in Hong Kong, and survived high school with Josh. There are so many more delicious bites in Brian's story of success, including more self-reinvention...
The Menu Has Changed, with Chef Matt Weingarten of Dig Inn
March 09, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBBriana reunites with college friend and accomplished restaurateur, Chef Matt Weingarten, for a tasty conversation about working the line through the culinary world. Having found a mentor early in his career, Matt attributes his rise through the NYC restaurant ranks to good leadership and keeping his head down. While they reflect on their time together at Ohio University, it was Matt’s match-making skills that gave Briana one of her best jokes during her days of stand up. Dig Inn if you want ...
A Career From Every Angle, with Susan Portnoy (theinsatiabletraveler.com)
March 05, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBWhen Susan decided to fully transition to a career in travel photography - after over two decades handling PR for some of the world’s top brands - it was because she refused to give into her fears any longer. With a resume that already included work in front of the camera, as well as work with photographers on PR campaigns, she was ready to fully embrace the newest angle – behind the camera. From walking with celebs down the red carpet to walking with polar bears in Manitoba, Susan’s journey...
Where Do You Draw The Line? Guest: Brooke Hagel
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBBriana and Josh speak with freelance fashion illustrator Brooke Hagel about her journey from day jobs to dream job. While her struggle was real, the duo takes it a step further to find out just how far she would have gone to achieve success. Join us if you want to find out Brooke’s perspective on the pursuit of happiness, as well as her willingness to perform barnyard masturbation to achieve her dream. Thanks for listening! Please review and subscribe and check us out at jobsblowpodcast.com...
Rhymes & Punishment, with Doug Ray (Toothpick)
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBEver wonder what it’s like to be a lawyer by day and a rapper by night? Listen to this compelling interview to find out if it’s not a "bad rap." Doug Ray joins Briana and Josh to discuss the evolution of his music career; it’s intersection with his law life; and his collaboration with former members of LFO. Come for the stories, stay for the freestyle. Thanks for listening! Please review and subscribe and check us out at jobsblowpodcast.com. You can also follow us on IG and Twitter @jobsblo...
(Premiere Episode) Who's The Boss Now? Guest: Monty Brown
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBIn their premiere podcast episode, Humor Resources Professionals Briana and Josh interview Monty Brown, the first boss to ever send Briana to the unemployment line. Now in a place of Zen after living abroad in India for nearly two decades, Monty is ready to share his spiritual approach to work and play. And while their relationship is definitely unique for an ex-boss and ex-employee, Briana doesn’t let Monty off the hook for some previous bad-boss behavior. Tune in if you’ve ever dreamt of t...
Posed For A Callback, with Erin Fogel
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBActor. Wife. Realtor. Yogi. Mom. Erin. Fogel. She does it all, even as she continues to reach for that big break in her acting career. She and Josh discuss their career ups and downs and talk about what keeps them going when they feel like saying, “fuck it.” As any good Humor Resources Professional would do when being left out of a conversation, Briana pits their resumes against each other in a “NYC Actor Face Off.” Thanks for listening! Please review and subscribe and check us out at jobs...