In a brand new episode of Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down for a powerful and heartfelt in-person conversation with 2025 Tony Award nominee Marjan Neshat, recorded live at the  WelcomeToTimesSquare.com Studios in New York City! Marjan, now officially the first Iranian-born actress ever nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play, opens up about the unforgettable moment she found out about her Tony nomination for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play English. She reflects on the emotional weight and cultural significance of her role, the joy of being recognized, and what it means to be a groundbreaking artist during turbulent political times.

In this candid and wide-ranging discussion, Marjan also dives into her journey navigating careers across television, film, and stage—sharing valuable insights, humorous moments, and deeply resonant truths about being an artist today. She also shares how her training as a theatre actor came in extra handy during filming Netflix’s hit show, The Night Agent. 

The episode wraps with a lively Tony Awards trivia game that brings out Marjan’s infectious laugh and playful nerves. Be sure to tune in to the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 8 live on CBS at 8:00pm EST! 

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After a brief hiatus, your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with another can't-miss episode of Survival Jobs —this time sitting down with the sensational Angelica Hale, the powerhouse vocalist and breakout star of Broadway’s BOOP! In this dynamic conversation, Angelica reflects on her incredible rise to fame as a finalist on season 12 of the hit show America’s Got Talent, sharing the life-changing lessons she learned on that journey as a young performer. Now lighting up the stage as ‘Trisha’ in the three time Tony Award nominated musical, Angelica offers an exclusive peek into all things BOOP!

Listeners will be captivated as Angelica opens up about working alongside an all-star cast and crew, including the magnetic Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers, Grammy winning composer David Foster,  and the incomparable Anastacia McCleskey. From its energetic performances, dazzling choreography and empowering message, Angelica explains why audiences need to flock to BOOP! before tickets are gone. Plus, she joins the hosts for a hilarious round of From Animation to Standing Ovation—a special trivia game all about cartoon characters who’ve taken center stage on Broadway. 

Whether you're a theater lover, AGT superfan, or just need a boost of joy and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen celebration of resilience, sisterhood, and chasing your dreams in sparkly red heels. Tickets for BOOP! are now available online here or at the Broadhurst Theatre box office!

Kicking off the episode with a mic check, Jason and Samantha chat about the current season of the thrilling Hulu series, “The Handmaid's Tale”.

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Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live from the buzzing opening carpet of SMASH on Broadway which took place on April 10,2025.

Featuring interviews with cast and creatives of the show as well as VIP arrivals!

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Survival Jobs Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo is live from the iconic opening night carpet of Just In Time on Broadway which took place on April 23,2025.

Featuring interviews with VIP arrivals, creatives and cast of the show including 2025 Tony Award nominee's Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence.

The episode is available on Broadway Podcast Network as well as popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible etc. Tune in now for all of the buzz from this Tony Nominated show!

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Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , are back with another can’t miss episode of “Survival Jobs”, featuring Edwina Findley, the exceptionally talented, hilarious, actress who has been in our favorite films and television shows including The Wire, Brothers and Sisters,  Fear the Walking Dead, The Power, Get Hard, If Loving You Is Wrong, Insidious 2 and so many more, over the last 20+ years! Edwina can currently be seen lighting up the screen as Sheila in Netflix’s new hit series The Residence, starring Uzo Aduba and produced by none other than Shondaland.

In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Edwina opens up about how she manifested this dream role on April Fool’s Day 2022—yes, really! She shares what it’s like to act opposite Uzo Aduba, one of her longtime friends from the vibrant New York City theater scene, and why The Residence should be on everyone’s must-watch list.

The episode is packed with gems, including a fun game of Shondaland Trivia and a moment fans have been waiting for—Edwina finally clears up that lingering Wikipedia rumor about her being roommates with the legendary Viola Davis. She also gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming, highly anticipated book, The World Is Waiting For You, a guide to living boldly and manifesting your wildest dreams which is available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.

Kicking off the episode with a special mic check, Jason and Samantha take a moment to reflect on four years of building Survival Jobs from the ground up—reminiscing about their very first guest, three-time Tony Award nominee and friend of the pod, Robin De Jesús.

This episode is a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the magic that happens when preparation meets purpose. Don’t miss it! All eight episodes of The Residence are now streaming on Netflix

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Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the “Survival Jobs”, featuring the radiant and rising Broadway star Hannah Kevitt! Currently understudying the role of Claire in the critically acclaimed new musical Maybe Happy Ending, Hannah joins the show to share the inside scoop on her whirlwind journey to Broadway and the power of believing in your path.

In this candid and inspiring conversation, Hannah opens up about her audition experience for Maybe Happy Ending, the emotional and professional significance of manifesting her dream opportunities, and what it was like stepping into the role of Claire for an entire week—opposite none other than superstar Darren Criss. She also reflects on her magical Broadway debut in Back to the Future and how that first big booking changed everything.

The episode wraps with an energetic game of word association and a heartfelt discussion about Hannah’s dream roles, making this episode a must for theater fans, aspiring performers, and anyone who believes in the magic of timing and tenacity. Tune in now and find out why Maybe Happy Ending might just be your new favorite show—and why Hannah Kevitt is one to watch! Tickets for Maybe Happy Ending are available at the Belasco Theatre box office or online here. 

The episode opens with Jason and Samantha discussing the new trailer for the upcoming Final Destination sequel, Final Destination: Bloodlines which is already the second most watched horror trailer of all time, and the hit Netflix television show The Residence starring Uzo Aduba and created by Shonda Rhimes! 

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Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the “Survival Jobs”, featuring the amazingly talented and insightful Olivia Puckett who is currently understudying all five roles in the new limited engagement 12 week off-Broadway play, All Nighter. During the episode Olivia dives into her experience working alongside the all female cast plus the female director Jaki Bradley and female playwright Natalie Margolin. Plus she shares her personal process of understudying so many different roles in one play. 

Listeners will also get an inside look at Olivia’s survival job journeys including working as a nanny, receptionist, restaurant work and even her current survival job! The episode concludes with an engaging game called “Fill in the Lyric” based on some of the shows she has previously been a part of including Hamilton, Dear Evan Hanson and Motown the Musical, among others!

The episode opens with Jason and Samantha discussing the hit new Broadway play Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Phylicia Rashad.

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Your favorite podcast hosts  Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , are thrilled to announce the latest episode of the “Survival Jobs”, featuring the wonderfully talented and hilarious gem, Josh Lamon who is keeping audiences laughing out of their seats in the critically and audience acclaimed hit Broadway musical “Death Becomes Her”. Joshua shares how he  he got the role of “Stefan”, the work he does to bring the character to life, and spills the tea on working Megan Hilty for the second time after previously starring together in Wicked on Broadway. 

Listeners will also get an inside look at Joshua’s survival job journeys including working as a telephone sex operator,  a tour guide, an audition coach and more! The episode concludes with an engaging game called “How Well Do You Know Your Cast”.

The episode opens with Jason and Samantha discussing the inspiring Black Theater Coalition's 2nd Annual Building the Change Gala and the exciting 2025 Academy Awards with the incredible Wicked Opening Performance with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

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Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs with Lili Thomas, who is currently starring along side Audra McDonlad in the revival of Gypsy on Broadway!

Lili Thomas walks us through her entire artistic journey, how she made history last year on Broadway as the first Asian American Mama Morton in Chicago, how the role of Mazeppa in Gypsy came to her and what it has been like to work along side, the one and only, Audra McDonald.

The episode opens with Samantha and Jason chatting about their time at BroadwayCon 2025- it was a good one!

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Survival Jobs, the podcast that spotlights the hustle and heart behind the entertainment industry, is back with a special live-recorded episode from BroadwayCon 2025! Episode 119, “The Journey to Your Broadway Debut,” is now streaming and features an inspiring and in-depth conversation with the entire Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English.  Hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sat down with Tala Ashe, Ava Lalezarzadeh, Pooya Mohseni, Marjan Neshat, and Hadi Tabbal to discuss their experiences making their Broadway debuts in such a groundbreaking and timely play.

The cast spills the tea on what it means to have English as their first Broadway credit and the significance of this play in today’s social and political climate. Plus they share Insights into their rehearsal process and behind-the-scenes moments as the play uses a unique storytelling device to bring these characters to life. 

To close out the conversation, the panelists take part in a fun and upbeat Broadway Debut Trivia Game, adding an entertaining twist to an already inspiring discussion. This episode was recorded live at the 10th anniversary of BroadwayCon on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Tickets for English are available online here and at the Todd Haimes Box Office. The play runs until Sunday, March 2nd—don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful production live!

This exclusive video episode of Survival Jobs is now streaming on Broadway World, with the audio version available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Don’t miss this star-studded conversation—tune in today!

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