Odd Jobs: The Podcast

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Survival jobs. We all need ‘em, we’ve all had ‘em. In this podcast, we talk about the wacky and wondrous ways we’ve made ends meet in order to support a career in entertainment and the bizarre experiences we've had since we joined the workforce. Join us each week as we take a look at all of the various jobs we've worked and share some of our weirdest, funniest, and most intriguing stories.

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Episodes

A Mom By Many Other Names (ft. Eloise Coopersmith)

December 17, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 7.3 MB

(BONUS EPISODE!) Surprise! It's a holiday miracle! An extra present under the Christmas Tree! An extra day of oil for the Menorah! An extra episode of Odd Jobs just for you! Maggie and Jason bring on their BIGGEST FAN, Eloise Coopersmith (Maggie's mom). Prepare for stories of surprise snakes, a naked Adonis, and the weirdest centerpiece we've ever heard of. Happy Holidays from your favorite odd jobs! See you in 2019, TLs!

Four Your Consideration (ft. Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth)

December 10, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 13.9 MB

(SEASON 2 FINALE!) Double your pleasure, double your fun! It's an Odd Jobs first; not one guest, but two! Maggie and Jason have a thrilling gab session with the brilliant Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth, one half of the writing team behind the groundbreaking Broadway musical In Transit, the first a cappella musical ever to appear on Broadway. Take a listen to some hilarious tales of third trimester nudes, possible Anthrax exposure, and what might be coming next! And prepare for the "TabOdd" ...

And In A Bed (ft. Anthony Chatmon)

December 03, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 9.55 MB

No pictures, please! Maggie and Jason sit down for a fun-filled chat with photographer and actor/performer Anthony Chatmon. Anthony tells tales of ice skating in drag, quick changes at the amusement park, and what really happens with that camera in his bedroom. And how will the photographer fare when he tries his hand at the segment "PaparODDzi"? Click play to find out!

Le Jazz Graceful (ft. Anne Runolfsson)

November 26, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 9.86 MB

Maggie keeps cool and Jason geeks out as they welcome the incomparable Broadway star Anne Runolfsson (Victor/Victoria, The Phantom of the Opera, Cyrano - The Musical). It's just your average discussion about filling in for Julie Andrews, giving Liza Minnelli sage advice, and life as a singing, dancing fruit! They also play another round of Odd Libs... this time with a musical twist! Ain't she sweet?

That Lass Is A Gas (ft. Melanie Glass)

November 19, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 9.35 MB

A fine lass named Melanie Glass joins Maggie and Jason to discuss ClassPass, personal assistant sass, and more fun tales with lots of laughs. And an old season 1 segment returns, much to Maggie's dismay. Can she conquer her old nemesis? Tune in to find out!

Must Love Cats, Drugs Are Okay (ft. Jamaal Anthony)

November 12, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutes - 8.74 MB

A fellow podcaster, Jamaal Anthony (Jamaal The Self-Titled Podcast), joins Maggie and Jason to tell stories of Uncle Sam, the secrets of Krispy Kreme, and the joys of summer camp. And a classic segment sends everyone back to the weirdest place on the web: Craigslist.

Let's Get Buck Wild (ft. Shaun Crossman)

November 05, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 7.38 MB

Maggie and Jason welcome the #instafamous Shaun Crossman to tell some of his favorite tales of workplace wackiness. They also debut a brand new segment, and it goes famously! Special thanks to rosé and brownies for their contributions to this episode.

... Big Testicles? (ft. Aurelia Williams)

October 29, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 9.01 MB

Broadway performer Aurelia Williams (Once On This Island, In Transit) joins Maggie and Jason to discuss some of her funniest (and most flatulent) survival job stories. They also revisit a season one favorite segment that puts the odd in casting.

Odd Jobs Live: Flamingo Court (ft. Josh Bowen)

October 22, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 15.3 MB

Maggie and Jason record their first ever LIVE episode of Odd Jobs as part of the People's Improv Theater's SketchFest 2018. Special guest Josh Bowen talks about some of his weirdest work experiences, and the audience gets involved in a brand new segment. Unedited, uncensoned, and undeniably odd.

Yes, But... (ft. Alex Cespedes)

October 15, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 7.98 MB

Maggie and Jason welcome Alex Cespedes (of the podcasts "Rendition" and "Project Book") for an in depth discussion of politics and religion. Kidding - they discuss odd jobs, of course! They also revisit a segment that will drive you MAD!

Michelle Shucks! (ft. Michelle Simone Miller)

October 08, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 8.65 MB

Maggie and Jason welcome Michelle Simone Miller to the podcast to talk about oysters, champagne, and other classy components of the survival job lifestyle. They also bring back another classic segment from the first season that will definitely tickle your funny bone.

The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil (ft. Rachel Bass)

October 01, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 8.25 MB

This week Maggie and Jason welcome the wonderful Rachel Bass to tell some of her tales from the taskforce. They also revisit one of your "Top 10" favorite segments from season 1. Can you guess which one?

The Reason They Met (ft. Nick Lorenzini)

September 24, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 8.04 MB

Maggie and Jason talk with Nick Lorenzini about some of his weirdest survival jobs, and they revisit a job you might remember! Then Nick joins in for a brand new segment that will leave you guessing!

Prickly Rhinos (ft. Kyla Jo Williams)

September 17, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 7.19 MB

(SEASON 2 PREMIERE!) They're back and they're better than ever! Maggie and Jason make their triumphant return to the podcasting world and learn about some of the "wacky and wondrous" work experiences of their first ever guest, Kyla Jo Williams! They also try out a brand new segment that you're definitely going to ____ (verb). What are you waiting for? Hit play!

Oddi-TEASE (An Odd Teaser)

September 03, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MB

(SEASON 2 TEASER!) Happy May The Odds Be Ever In Your Labor Day! (You can call it Labor Day for short.) In honor of the National Day of Labor, here is a sneak peak of our upcoming second season. Season 2 premieres September 17! Prepare yourselves!

The Job Where They Met

April 23, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 9.27 MB

(SEASON 1 FINALE!) It's the moment you've been waiting for! Jason and Maggie tell stories from the job where they met. They also enlist some help from coworkers to share crazy stories that they have experienced on the job. It's an extra long episode with more stories than ever!

Favorite Jobs

April 16, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 7.32 MB

Last time you heard about the very worst the work force had to offer our two heroes. This time you get to hear the very best! And in keeping with the theme of favorites, Maggie and Jason talk about their favorite podcast moments so far!

Worst Jobs

April 09, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 7.62 MB

These jobs are like LITERALLY the WORST. Maggie and Jason can't even. So tune in and listen to these two friends tell tales of the very worst work experiences they've ever had. And stick around for a brand new segment that will have them questioning everything...

Holiday Jobs

April 02, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 6.19 MB

This episode is not about jobs. It is not about holidays. And it is not an episode of Odd Jobs... wait... April Fool's! It's all of those things. Tune in to listen to Maggie & Jason talk about their zaniest holiday job experiences! And here's to a Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy April Fool's Day, and a happy YOU!

Jobs With BFFs

March 26, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 7.44 MB

Work doesn't always have to be work. Sometimes you get to have a job with your BFF and it feels more like play! In this episode, Maggie & Jason talk about jobs they worked with their best friends. They also revisit a favorite segment: "Oddcasting"! Be a friend... listen!

Kids-R-Odd (Jobs With Kids)

March 19, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 6.55 MB

It's been said that kids say the dardnest things. In this episode you'll discover that this rings true, and that jobs with kids are the darndest jobs. Maggie and Jason also take a very reliable Career Odditude Test to find out which jobs are PERFECT for them! Get listening, kids!

Jobs With Terrible Bosses

March 12, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 6.77 MB

Terrible Bosses: we’ve all had one, we’ve all hated it. In this episode, Jason and Maggie dish about some of the weirdest and worst bosses they’ve encountered during their time in the odd jobs workforce. They also have some fun with an old favorite segment!