Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

What if Anthony Michael Hall wasn't the face of 1980s teen angst? What if instead of starring in The Breakfast Club, he was flipping omelets at a diner or selling insurance in suburban Chicago?

This week on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito, we dive into the alternate reality of one of the most recognizable faces from John Hughes’ iconic coming-of-age films. Anthony Michael Hall — the original “geek” who made awkward cool — joins Jeff to talk about what could have been if Hollywood hadn’t come calling.

Hall shot to fame with a string of unforgettable roles in Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, and The Breakfast Club, becoming the go-to actor for every lovable outsider in 80s cinema. But he wasn’t just a teen dream. He broke molds again by becoming the youngest cast member ever on Saturday Night Live at just 17 years old — a bold move that showed his comedic range and fearless ambition.

Over the years, Hall has shed the high school persona and proven his versatility in serious roles — from the gritty The Dead Zone to portraying Whitey Ford in 61 and even embodying a cold-hearted villain in The Dark Knight. But despite the evolution, one question remains:

What job would Anthony Michael Hall be doing today if he never got that lucky break?

Many stars have walked a thin line between fame and flipping burgers. Remember Kanye West’s stint at The Gap? Or Brad Pitt sweating it out in a chicken suit for El Pollo Loco? Hall might’ve ended up a music producer, a writer, or even a motivational speaker — but one thing’s for sure: he never saw himself as just a jobber.

🎧 Celebrity Jobber explores those sliding door moments — the jobs that might’ve been, the lives that could’ve played out so differently. Tune in this week for a revealing and surprisingly relatable conversation with a Hollywood legend who once embodied every high school misfit… and became so much more.

📲 Thanks for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe to Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod. Every star had a "what if" — find out Anthony Michael Hall’s.

Melissa Rauch is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Melissa Rauch be doing if not for being an actress, best known for playing Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or dressing up in a chicken costume like Brad Pitt when he worked as a chicken mascot for a fast-food restaurant. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Robin Zander is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Robin Zander be doing if not for being the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Leigh Kakaty is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Leigh Kakaty be doing if not for being a Singer best known as the frontman of Michigan-born rock band Pop Evil? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito presents a special Best Of Episode as we replay the memorable show from '22 featuring Warren Haynes, renowned guitarist and vocalist from the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule. Warren reflects on what his life might have been like if he never got that big break, a theme central to the Celebrity Jobber series, where celebrities share what jobs they might have held if not for their lucky break. Tune in for an inspiring look at Warren Haynes’ path and the stories behind the music.

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Michael Colyar is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Michael be doing if not for being a Comedic Legend and Author of Children's books? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Susan Powter is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Susan Powter be doing if not for being a famous motivational speaker, nutritionist, personal trainer, and author who rose to fame in the 1990s with her catchphrase "Stop the Insanity!"? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a butcher's delivery boy like David Bowie or working at the GAP like Kanye West. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

David Blaine is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would David Blaine be doing if not for being a famous magician and mentalist? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a butcher's delivery boy like David Bowie or Hunting Armadillos like Matthew McConaughey. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Alex Lifeson from the band RUSH is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Alex Lifeson be doing if not for being a founding member of the Rock Band RUSH? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “Banana Mascot” like Megan Fox, or Hunting Armadillos like Matthew McConaughey. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Kelly Shaefer from the bands Atheist and Neurotica is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Kelly Shaefer be doing if the underground metal Gods weren't looking out for him for sure? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “A Banana Mascot” like Megan Fox, or washing dishes like The Rock. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Jon Taffer is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Jon Taffer be doing if it weren't for the Paramount Network reality show Bar Rescue? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “Party Clown” like Hugh Jackman, or washing dishes like The Rock. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Eric McCormack is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Eric McCormack be doing if it weren't for Mr. Dress Up? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “Party Clown” like Hugh Jackman, or serving up Starbucks like Melissa McCarthy. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Morris Chestnut is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Morris Chestnut be doing if he wasn't cast as Ricky in the 1991 movie Boyz n the Hood? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a “Sandwich Artist” at Subway like Margot Robbie, or serving up Starbucks like Melissa McCarthy. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Gloria Gaynor is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Gloria Gaynor be doing if she wasn't the Queen of Disco, Grammy Winner, singer of "I Will Survive" and many #1 Hits? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working as a hairdresser like Danny DeVito or serving up Starbucks like Melissa McCarthy. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Brandon T Jackson is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Brandon do if not for being a member of the successful actor and stand-up comedian, known for his roles in the films Roll Bounce, Tropic Thunder, Percy Jackson & the Olympians? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Bartender or a Radio DJ. They may have been, just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.

Newt Gingrich and JuJu Chang are our guests this week on Celebrity Jobber. What would have been if Newt and JuJu had never had their big break? What type of work would they do without news and politics? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling ice cream,  or building houses somewhere. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

On Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week, Josh Peck. What would have been if Josh never got his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he wasn't famous for playing "Josh" on the sketch comedy series The Amanda Show, and Drake and Josh? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling mortgages or working as a stage hand somewhere. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Robin Thicke is our guest this week on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito. What would have been if Robin had never gotten his big break? What type of work would he be doing if he didn't play Major League Baseball for teams like the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be selling cell phones or building houses somewhere. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Mark Farner is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mark do if not for being a member of the successful American band Grand Funk? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Payroll Clerk or a Pool Cleaner. They may have been, just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.

Mark Harmon is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Mark do if not for being a successful actor, best known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be a Payroll Clerk or a Pool Cleaner. They may have been, just a jobber. Thanks for listening, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you get your podcasts.