You Got Jobbed

I worked at a pizza place, and Gloria Steinem wants me to keep podcasting...

Abby Markson (from episode 11) is back to talk about a variety of crappy jobs and one bad car accident. Also covered: Jon Hamm on the dating game, Cheba Hut, and the elusive Loverboy album cover.

I’m interviewing myself this week. Come listen to what it was like to work at a titanium plant. I charm some men from the French Navy and hilarity (and diarrhea) ensues.

This episode is just, well, I don't know. Listen at your own risk. You may never get this time back…

Gil Prowler is a cameraman who’s seen it all. Stunts, alligators, Van Halen, Mohammed Ali, Manny Pacquiao, gophers, Santana, hot bods, hair growing, and paint drying.

Original interview here: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/gil-prowler-has-not-yet-been-eaten-by-a-bear

Ken Doyle, safecracker extraordinaire, talks about his time as a paramedic, responding to a variety of horrific calls. If you have a weak stomach, this may not be the episode for you.

And just another note! Guess how many people have jumped off of the Golden Gate Bridge and lived? 26! Is that more or less than you thought?

Sorry for the pun. Samuel Thornhill, owner of MasAppetit.com, talks about his crazy path from the music to the insurance industry, onto personal chef and wine stomper.

Happy Holidays to Taylor Swift fans everywhere! Hope to do more episodes in the new year.

Haley DeLeon plays in a wedding band with her family. She played her first weddings at age 12! She plays accordion and violin, but can play drums if the drummer needs to use the bathroom.

Original interview with her twin sister here:

https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/zoe-deleon-and-the-family-band

Justine Coldwater drives the bookmobile! She talks about her sweet new ride (it replaced a sad old school bus), about her patrons, and the history of bookmobiles.

Original interview here:

https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/justine-coldwater-no-keys-in-the-ignition