The Ultimate Fun Jobs Podcast!

The animation industry.It's a dream for many who want to get a job in that field.It's not easy, but with enough heart, grit, talent, perseverance and a great work ethic, you just might make it.Ask today's guest, Dan Forgione, who is a director in DreamWorks' TV animation division.He's done it.During this insightful conversation in our Season 1 finale, you'll learn...-What you need to succeed in the animation industry including how to set yourself apart from your competition-What's involved in putting an animated TV show together-How A.I. can potentially affect the future of animationIt's a solid episode in our season 1 finale that you don't want to miss!To learn about Dan, visit his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-forgione-886464217/PLEASE NOTE: This interview contains coarse language.-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

Movie trailers.They're an amazing part of the Hollywood marketing machine that can easily influence millions to watch a film.But, did you ever wonder how they are made and how you can get a job editing them yourself?If so, THIS is the episode for you!Today's guest, Brett Winn knows a lot about this topic.He's the co-founder of The Refinery, one of Hollywood’s top movie trailer agencies.During this chat, you'll discover...-Brett's thoughts on how to craft a great movie trailer-What you need to do to become a successful editor in this field-How to survive an intense Tom Cruise handshake :)Plus much more!To learn about Brett, visit his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-winn-b0227a4Check out The Refinery below!https://www.therefinerycreative.comFeel free to email Brett too!Brett@TheRefineryCreative.com-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

Indiana Jones.He's the world's most famous archaeologist.The thing is, he ain't real as you know. :)If you're thinking of becoming a REAL archaeologist, THIS is the episode for YOU!Today's guest is Andrew Kinkella. He's a Professor of Archaeology at Moorpark College in California.He has a great YouTube channel called Kinkella Teaches Archaeology that helps people learn about the subject in a fun and interesting way.During this conversation, he'll discuss....-What is it like to actually to be in a jungle for one of his archaeology field assignments (including what toiletries to bring!)-What skills and education you need to be an archaeologist-If he's ever outrun a boulder :)It's all coming up in this episode!To learn more about Andrew, visit his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-kinkella-b7aba441/Check out his YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@KinkellaTeachesArchaeologyListen to his Pseudo-Archaeology podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pseudo-archaeology/id959595228-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

A Seattle sports broadcasting icon.That's who today's guest is.Dave Sims has been the Seattle Mariners TV play-by-play broadcaster for years and has built a loyal fanbase and deservedly so.Besides his Mariners job, he's a 2-time Emmy Award winner who has also done play-by-play for the NFL and college basketball.He's a true professional and a great guy to speak with about the art of being a TV play-by-play announcer.During this episode, he'll share his career origin story including a CRAZY job referral he received from a former massively popular comedian/TV star turned polarizing figure, his tips on how to succeed as a TV play-by-play announcer and so much more!It's a great episode, so check it out! :)To learn more about Dave, visit his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-sims-46a65b/You can also follow him on Twitter/X.https://twitter.com/TheDaveSimsShowHe's on Instagram too!https://www.instagram.com/tdss/-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

It's probably THE toughest thing to do in sports broadcasting.Performing the play-by-play commentary for any professional sports league team is a wild experience.You have to be a great communicator, a terrific ad-libber, have a deep understanding of the games you're covering and be cool under pressure.The LA Galaxy's radio play-by-play announcer is a guy with all of those qualities.Joe Tutino is on the show to discuss his professional soccer broadcasting career, how you can be a play-by-play announcer and the future of radio plus much more.It's an interesting chat that you should definitely check out!To learn more about Joe, visit his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-tutino-72409826You can also follow him on Twitter/X.https://twitter.com/joetutino-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

How cool would it be to work at a toy company?Our guest, Dave Denicke definitely knows.He's the Director of US Marketing for Action Figures & Plush toys at Mattel.Before that, he was in the sports broadcasting world, but decided to do a career pivot which eventually led him to Mattel.It wasn't an easy road, but it's an inspiring story that can help you if you're considering a career change.During this episode, you'll also learn...What it's really like to work at MattelWhat skills you need to excel in marketing at Mattel & anywhere elseDave's take on why Mattel's collaboration with the Barbie movie was such a hitPlus much more!It's an insightful and funny chat that you don't want to miss!To learn more about Dave, visit his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedenicke/You can also follow him on Twitter/X.https://twitter.com/ddenicke-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

Imagine getting paid to write about NBA players.If you're an NBA fan, it's a dream come true!Roland Lazenby has penned best-selling biographies about Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and now Magic Johnson.He's a great storyteller who will provide you some proven tips to succeed as a sports biographer and he'll share some fun stories including the time that Michael Jordan saved his life plus much more!It's a terrific interview you don't want to miss!To learn more about Roland, here's his LinkedIn profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-lazenby-0370507/You can also follow him on Twitter/X.https://twitter.com/lazenbyTo buy his new book, Magic: The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, go to Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Life-Earvin-Johnson/dp/1250248035/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N33GCSJPXUNC&keywords=magic+johnson&qid=1704038295&sprefix=magic+johnson%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

If you're a literary agent, you're making dreams come true.Think about it. How many people out in the world want to write a book? Probably MILLIONS.As a literary agent, you have the opportunity to make that wish come true for many authors. Besides that, you also get paid to read books and speak with really bright and cool people. Sounds like fun to me!Today's guest, Carly Watters gets to do all of that.She's a well-respected thought leader and is a SVP and Senior Literary agent at P.S. Literary based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.She'll share what you need to do to become a superstar literary agent and what the future looks like for the industry plus much more!It's an interview you don't want to miss!To learn more about Carly, here's her website.https://www.carlywatters.com/To listen to her podcast, visit below!https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shit-no-one-tells-you-about-writing/id1530250126Follow Carly on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/carlywatters/To explore the P.S. Literary Agency, check out their website!https://www.psliterary.com/-------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to subscribe to The Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs