The Ultimate Fun Jobs Podcast!

Ultimate Fun Jobs
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Host, Dave Mendonca, interviews inspiring and entertaining guests who have some of the most fun jobs on planet Earth! This podcast is all about showing you what awesome gigs are out there and how you can get them! So, if you're trying to figure out your next career move, this show can definitely help! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12/08/2025

    A Special Announcement from Dave - EP 26 - UFJ Podcast

    Hey guys! I have something to tell you. It's a quick message. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ultimatefunjobs@gmail.com. Many thanks! Dave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    Be A Comedian with Dewayne White - EP 25 - UFJ Podcast

    Ever wondered what it’s like to leave the military to chase your dream of being a comedian? Dewayne White knows something about that journey. During this conversation, you’ll discover… -How Dewayne went from serving in Iraq to serving up punchlines on stage -What it’s really like balancing family life with the all-consuming pursuit of comedy -How comedians structure their jokes — and why the best ones know when to break the rules Plus so much more! So if you’ve ever felt stuck in the wrong job, wondered whether it’s too late to follow your passion, or just want to know what it takes to make people laugh for a living — this episode is an inspiring must-listen! To learn more about Dewayne, visit his website. https://dewaynewhitecomedy.com/ Check out his debut comedy special, Dewayne White: A Boy Named Shannon on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV! Amazon https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Dewayne-White-A-Boy-Named-Shannon/0KXXUV9AMKG0TL5MTD2F0P0KQH Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/dewayne-white-a-boy-named-shannon/umc.cmc.1thwpe76ne6ghtdqrdc9jg30y Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  3. 11/07/2025

    Be A Movie Producer with Larry Kasanoff - EP 24 - UFJ Podcast

    Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a Hollywood movie producer? Well, you’re about to find out! During this episode, our guest is legendary film producer, Larry Kasanoff — the man behind blockbuster hits, video game adaptations, and some big moments in Hollywood history. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The skills you need to be a movie producer What it was like for Larry to work with James Cameron on Terminator 2 & True LiesHis thoughts on the future of movie producers & the film industry Plus, much more including an interesting story about the origin of the movie, Dirty Dancing! So, if you’ve ever dreamed about working on films, producing stories for the big screen, or just want an insider’s look at how Hollywood really works — this episode is a must-listen! To learn more about Larry, visit his website. Check out his book, A Touch Of The Madness! https://www.atouchofthemadness.com/ Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  4. 10/03/2025

    Be A Safari Travel Advisor with Jeff Hyer - EP 23 - UFJ Podcast

    Want to get paid to travel to Africa and help people plan the adventure of a lifetime? Well, you've come to the right place! To kick off the 3rd season of The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast, our guest is professional Safari Travel Advisor, Jeff Hyer! During this conversation, you'll learn... -How to become a safari travel advisor -What a typical day looks like in that role (it’s not what you think!) -Why HIPPOS are the animals to worry about in Africa, NOT LIONS Plus much more! If you’ve ever dreamed of getting paid to travel and build a career rooted in adventure and storytelling — this is a must-listen! To learn more about Jeff, visit: https://jeffhyer.com/ Check out his YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UC4nXj7zvsoFL9wluRUNIhjw Follow him on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hyer Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    Be An Ice Sculptor with Mat Chaloner - EP 22 - UFJ Podcast

    Did you know Ice Sculpting can actually be a career? Well, it is and it's a fun one! Just ask Mat Chaloner who is a Master Carver at Glacial Art Ice Sculptors in the UK. During our season finale, he'll share... -How he got into this industry -What it's like sculpting ice with a chainsaw in front of a LIVE audience -How he got to work on Game of Thrones plus much more! It's an entertaining chat that you definitely should check out! To learn more about Mat and to check out his work, here's his instagram. https://www.instagram.com/glacial_1/ For his company's website, explore below. https://www.glacialart.com/about-us If you're an American looking to break into the ice sculpting industry, Mat suggests the following places to see if they need any help.   https://www.okamotostudionyc.com https://artbelowzero.net http://www.elegantice.com https://briceicesculptures.com http://www.ice-sculpture.org   https://seasonsevents.com/ice-sculptures/ https://iceageicesculpture.com http://www.worldclassicesculpture.com Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  6. 07/03/2025

    Work In Media Relations For An NHL Team with Pat Park - EP 21 - UFJ Podcast

    The Toronto Maple Leafs. They're one of the most iconic franchises in the National Hockey League and yet the most media scrutinized one as well. Today's guest, Pat Park, was on the frontlines for that as the club's Media Relations Director for 14 years. It was a tough gig, but a fun one for him. In this episode, Pat details... -What mindset & skills you need to handle media relations for an NHL squad especially a historic franchise -How you can work your way into an NHL media relations position today -How & why he slugged a Leafs legend during a playoff game (it's a funny story!) It's an informative and interesting conversation that you don't want to miss! To learn more about Pat, here's his LinkedIn profile. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patjpark Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. 06/05/2025

    Work In Entertainment PR with Deborah Knight - EP 20 - UFJ Podcast

    Ever wonder what's it like to work with celebrities? Well, if your gig is in Entertainment PR, you'll find out. Like our guest today, Deborah Knight. She's been in the public relations game ever since 1999 when she started her agency, DKPR. Since then she's had many showbiz clients like Martin Short, Eugene Levy and so on. In this conversation, she mentions what it takes to be successful in this field, the future of the PR industry and much more! It's an interesting chat that you definitely should check out! To learn more about Deborah, here's her LinkedIn profile. https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahknight/ To explore her PR agency, here's the website. https://dkpr.ca/ Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  8. 05/02/2025

    Be A Non-Fiction Author with Jane Friedman - EP19 - UFJ Podcast

    So, you want to make a living as a non-fiction author? Well, this is the PERFECT episode for you! Publishing Industry Expert, Jane Friedman, details what it'll take to help you monetize your non-fiction book(s) plus how the publishing industry works as a whole and how the industry is staying alive during this crazy era of disruption! It's an informative and interesting chat that you don't want to miss! To learn more about Jane and her books (including The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition), check out... https://janefriedman.com/ Listen & subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs podcast below! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast/id1712235041 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lqrd4zHVP0ua66Lna1IW9 Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/abbff51b-00cf-4ae2-a6dd-08430b3e660d/the-ultimate-fun-jobs-podcast Plus wherever else you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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Host, Dave Mendonca, interviews inspiring and entertaining guests who have some of the most fun jobs on planet Earth! This podcast is all about showing you what awesome gigs are out there and how you can get them! So, if you're trying to figure out your next career move, this show can definitely help! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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