Brian Brushwood is looking for a new right hand man. Want to travel?

[shwooddotcom]

Hey guys: after a year on the road with Mr. Jonny Zavant, I'm now looking for a new right hand man to join me on the road. Jonny Z is launching his own solo career, which means I need someone willing to spend a few hundred days touring around the United States (and occaisonally internationally), giving me a hand with my show.

Post any questions about the position you have here, but here are the essentials:

POSITION: based out of Austin, TX, I'm looking for a male interested in joining me on the road to assist with live performances, help shoot Scam School and other web videos, and perform administrative duties when back home in Austin.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
.....• ON THE ROAD
..........• Assist navigation to shows
..........• Move trunks/luggage
..........• Fill role of stage assistant, setting up and breaking down the stage
..........• Understand airport travel
..........• Operate on little sleep
.....• AT HOME
..........• Resupply perishables for show
..........• Repack show
..........• Manage mailings
..........• Run Personal Errands
..........• Be available for other unspecified duties

• REQUIREMENTS:
.....• Be in, or able to relocate to Austin, TX or Orlando, FL (the schedule is erratic, so even if you just have a few friends with couches to crash on or a distant relative, you should probably be fine)
.....• Be outgoing and sociable (or learn to be so)
.....• Able to lift, move, pack, and unpack 50+ pound trunks
.....• Be willing to travel at long and odd hours (often the demands of touring mean getting up at 4am to drive 3 hours to catch an 8:30 am flight).
.....• Must be comfortable splitting hotel rooms (often times we only get one)

• HELPFUL SKILLS:
.....• Computer literacy
.....• experience with basic video editing, web development, or an ability to write reasonably well
.....• Good problem solving skills in high pressure situations
.....• Background in magic a plus, as well as an interest in helping to write material for scam school and other web projects
.....• Bonus points if you're over 21

The money's not great, but I'm able to cover all travel costs (air travel, rental cars, and hotels), and a portion of meals on the road. Every year is different, but I can guarantee some amazing, surprising adventures over the next year: we're performing for Universal Studios Orlando, we're shooting "scam school," were doing live events, college performances and more. If you want a true experience you'll never forget, I think you'll get a lot out of it.

Feel free to post questions here, or write me directly at Brian@shwood.com

[rabidbadger]

Damn, I SOOOO woulda done this just 3 years ago. :(

[matsie]

Sucks that I don't have a penis.

[minton]

Damn, if only I wasn't up to my eysballs in debt and starting a position at the job...I would be all over this!!!

[nextgenxbox]

Sucks that I don't have a penis.

Best. Comment. Ever.

I'm sure Brian would consider a female but the job requires heavy work (lifting, moving heavy stuff, etc) and I'm guessing that the guy would more often than not, if not always, to save money, room with Brian.

[aerodash84]

I would totally do it. I have more questions. Currently out of work recent college grad. That is the kind of work I would love to do. Have some similar experience and also over 21. I'll check back in when I get home on a computer.

[minton]

Best. Comment. Ever.

I'm sure Brian would consider a female but the job requires heavy work (lifting, moving heavy stuff, etc) and I'm guessing that the guy would more often than not, if not always, to save money, room with Brian.

I'm not sure how happy Mrs. Brian would be with having a girl spend all that "quality time" with Brian, plus there is some road shenanigans that might not be OK with the fairer sex.

[matsie]

I'm not sure how happy Mrs. Brian would be with having a girl spend all that "quality time" with Brian, plus there is some road shenanigans that might not be OK with the fairer sex.

I'll remind myself of that every time I think of my days as a roadie for a metalcore band.

I'm not sure what road shenanigans you're talking about...unless you mean calling women bitches and acting as though they're only "sluts to be fucked". Cuz yea...that WOULD bother me. But Brian doesn't seem the type.

:-P

[dezrah]

In all honesty, is there any way this job can be done from a remote "home base"? I would love to help out and get road experience, but I'm just not able to relocate right now...

Austin / Boston, they sound close, right? Doesn't that count?

[rabidbadger]

I would SO love it if someone at these forums got hired. Xibby, you listening? ;)

[theredmonkey]

Sucks that I don't have a penis.
You can have mine! Sorry its been a long day and I needed to make a childish comment.

[matsie]

You can have mine! Sorry its been a long day and I needed to make a childish comment.

...well. Where is it?

[tokenuser]

Sucks that I don't have a penis.No, but with what you have, you can have as many penises as you want.

(OK, old joke).

[davey-ha-ha]

I'm game. I actually joined this forum just to respond to this message.

I have done a lot of various work from working in ad sales, building road signs, and I currently deal black jack so i'm comfortable with both the physical and people requirements. I've also worked on a couple festival films so I know a little bit about video production. I'm almost 24 and the toughest part would be relocating but i'm content living out of my truck if need be. I'm also an aspiring fire eater so picking up a few tricks from one of the best in the business would make it completely worth it.

[rabidbadger]

dang, davey, you sound enthusiastic, hope it works out for ya.

and now that you are here, don't be shy, we got a big ass active forum here, join in.

[davey-ha-ha]

Yeah. I currently live in St. Louis and I was going to drop everything and take off to San Diego next year anyway but this sounds a lot more interesting.

[rabidbadger]

I spent my teens in St. Louis, Webster Groves, University City. Fun town. I'm almost twice your age, so am sure a lot has changed since. I was the first punk rocker at my high school, haha. Had hair like Brians before botha you were born.

[libraryofbabel]

I WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS! I'm (will be in Aug) a recent college grad (Math, Computer Science), and this would be a good aside at an opportune moment in my life. I'm going to make a case for me at richardthames.com

~Richard

[kuiosikle]

Sounds like you have some highly eligible candidates. This sounds like the kind of thing I would go out on a whim and do to get some great life experience. I have lots of video editing experience and have done stage acting before, but am a year shy of 21. I am also starting my Junior year in college in a month, which is probably what I should pursue right now.

I guess I'm just posting to let you know how much interest there is in the job position.

[aerodash84]

Yeah my experience ranges from running concerts (physical and paper work), yard work, supervisor in a restaurant, organization representative, and a lot of other things. This would be the perfect job for me since it's my field of media plus my past experience. Just saying I really would want this and could use this now. Been doing any kind of work since I graduated, so my experience has grown to web design and media consultation as well.

[rabidbadger]

dang, brian, sounds like you getting some darn good candidates here. But my guess, you gonna find folks just like them right in austin and go with one of them. Thats Biz.

[libraryofbabel]

dang, brian, sounds like you getting some darn good candidates here. But my guess, you gonna find folks just like them right in austin and go with one of them. Thats Biz.

I'm so so close to Austin...

[rabidbadger]

I'm so so close to Austin...

then go for it dude.

[retz]

Damn, this would be fun! Too bad I live on the other side of the globe. :(

If you ever come to Australia and need an extra pair of hands, though....

[xfuuey]

I'd give me left nut to be able to do this

Damn the married life! :rolleyes:

[nightwang]

Hi Brian,

I'm a 22 year old male and a recent college grad. I have a background in web development/web management and been a DJ for about 3 years now. The DJ gig requires lots of heavy lifting, setting up light, and setting up sound equipment. If interested in talking to me more please PM me and I can get you my my email and cell.

Thank!

[guytheninja]

Post any questions about the position you have here, but here are the essentials:
• REQUIREMENTS:
.....• Must be comfortable splitting hotel rooms (often times we only get one)


Oh, if only John Candy was alive and could apply for this position. Instead of Scam School, we would get a reenactment of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCqcMOB6STc

:D :D

Oh and you forgot a requirement --- "Must be able to successfully drive between two semi's at a high rate of speed".

[tokenuser]

I guess Mr Happy Pants already has Brian's left hand covered :cool:

[mrpopular]

Brian.. give me a heads up when ever your in Michigan and i'll help you with anything & everything.. other then that.. The old lady & kids won't let me move.

[rabidbadger]

I guess Mr Happy Pants already has Brian's left hand covered :cool:


Bwahhhahaha! :D

[libraryofbabel]

Brian, when abouts are you looking to need someone?

[rabidbadger]

Brian, when abouts are you looking to need someone?

Nicely done. I'd hire you with that kinda enthusiasm. :cool:

[rabidbadger]

hey babel, sent you a private message with some "old fart" advice. ;)

[gobo]

Man if only I were single... and american... and had the time!

[shwooddotcom]

Brian, when abouts are you looking to need someone?

Good question: Jonny Z's committed through the first week of September. After that, I'll need help through the run at Halloween Horror Nights (I'm renting a house for a couple of months during that time), and then it's back to touring nationwide while being based out of Austin, TX.

[shwooddotcom]

Also: for all interested: please make sure to send me an email at Brian@shwood.com. I've gotten a few inquiries so far, but I've not had a moment to go through them yet (please, be patient :-). Also, make sure to include your phone number so we can get a chance to chat IRL.

[rabidbadger]

Good question: Jonny Z's committed through the first week of September. After that, I'll need help through the run at Halloween Horror Nights (I'm renting a house for a couple of months during that time), and then it's back to touring nationwide while being based out of Austin, TX.

Do the applicants need to find/pay for a place to stay in Orlando? Or is that included?

[philly]

I always envied Nick for the stupid crap you guys would pull in all the old episodes of "BBOTR"...like an earlier poster, I'm up to my eyeballs in debt...but no job to speak of thus far. HMMMMM.

[mavrevmatt]

This would be awesome if I wasn't in high school. Take a year off and go around the country. Congrats to whoever gets it.

[IanPR]

I would do that just for the holy experience of seeing Brian with his hair normal when he wakes up.

[shwooddotcom]

I would do that just for the holy experience of seeing Brian with his hair normal when he wakes up.

LOL... it may not be properly spiked... but there's nothing "normal" about it when I wake up!

[jonnyzavant]

I guess Mr Happy Pants already has Brian's left hand covered :cool:

Actually, I'm left handed. New right hand man as in, new man who is right handed. . .

And Brian's telling the truth, the hair ain't never normal.

[guytheninja]

LOL... it may not be properly spiked... but there's nothing "normal" about it when I wake up!

WHAT?

I thought your hair was immovable and could withstand a direct hit from a nuclear warhead...

[mr-smith]

For those curious on exactly what you will be doing if you get this gig... you might want to check out this (http://www.bbotr.com/) for a look inside daily life with Brian.

Wish I had the time available to help you out man! Also, when you get going with your new guy, I would love to see some more episodes of BBOTR. Great episodes!

[guytheninja]

For those curious on exactly what you will be doing if you get this gig... you might want to check out this (http://www.bbotr.com/) for a look inside daily life with Brian.

Wish I had the time available to help you out man! Also, when you get going with your new guy, I would love to see some more episodes of BBOTR. Great episodes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjAQvMIGCg4

.... Its time to make driving and singing about robots illegal in this country. :D

[rabidbadger]

damn, that one slayed me.

[guytheninja]

Brian, please help me with my problems so that I can be freeeee - HEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

[jolly-rogers]

So, just created an account on a whim and what's the first thing I see? The opportunity of a life time!

Just sent all my info via email... looks like I'm coming into the game late but here's hoping!

[shwooddotcom]

Hey guys-- quick update on the assistant search:

The fact that I'm spending 2 months in Orlando at Universal is really messing things up, especially since most of the applicants so far are willing to relocate to Austin. So here's my new plan:

Instead of picking someone right now, I'm going to hire one person to help for the Orlando run, and then another to become my long-term assistant. The Orlando helper should already live in Orlando, have reliable transportation, and be available to start around September 11th. The long-term applicant should be willing to relocate to Austin, and be available to start around the end of October.

For the long-term position: I want to thank again everyone who has sent in an application so far. They're all in a folder right now, and everyone is being carefully considered. Keep those new submissions coming in as well, and let me know if anything changes for your availabilities.

For the Orlando position: get in touch with me ASAP. I need someone who already lives in Orlando to help me run the show at Universal, setup & tear down each show, manage props, and run some errands.

[joebounty]

ARG! if i could move to Austin i would so try for this. the sad thing is is that my name is perfect for the stage. Joe Martini... i mean i've met strangers that know me just because of my name.

[dmann]

I sent you an email with my question.

we have mutual friends, so thats cool, austin, travel, cool.

Here's the one question i didnt ask.

I'm a big fat beefy bitch of a man, not Harry Knowles big, but Kevin Smith big.

As such, i make a sound like an unmuffled nissan stanza with a fuel injector clog when i sleep. Seriously, my head generates more DB's than a Slipknot concert.

Can you sleep with earplugs?

[bani-banan]

If you're ever in Europe, be sure to send a PM.

Willing to relocate: check
Computers: A+ in Basic, Networking. Taking MSCE tests in October.

Writing skills: Above average. Just finished advanced English. A+

Web development: CSS, Javascript, xhtml and php. I do to some extinct write python, and just started out with C#.

Photoshop, illustrator and Premiere pro CS3

Editing skills: Just started doing a podcast a few months ago. While the editing is finished, we're looking for a hosting company.

Can carry roughly 150/arm.

Worked numerous 18hou/day shifts as a check and a male nurse.

(Gmail down atm which means I can't send you an email)

[jtn]

wow, i would totally be down with helping out in orlando, but im already working at HHN as a ScareActor. if you need any extra help in orlando aside from that, just let me know and i'll be happy to assist.

[stockblock]

is the job still up for grabs? I just got out of college and would absolutely love to do this.

I can sleep anywhere.
I function on no sleep always.
I am easy to get along with.
I am very organized and can coordinate things very well.
I am very easy going and always down for anything.
I can do heavy lifting.
I am willing (and love) to travel anywhere and anything.
I can order pizzas like it's nobody's business.
I can make the tastiest convenient store cuisine.
I am familiar with video editing.
I am very social and I love meeting new people.
I am over 21.
I have crewed for a few race teams so I work under a clock like it's my job.
I am very computer literate.

[sabasteonshane]

Sucks that I don't have a penis.

its ok i feel your pain, im Asian so its like not having a penis...

[sideshowfreek]

why i would be good to help
i used to travel a lot as a kid so i know how airport travel works
i know how to set up stages i used to work as a DJ
i know a lot about computers
i work with sony vegas
i know how to work a camcorder
i can stay up all hours of the night
i have relatives who live in texas
i have a drivers license
i can lift a lot of weight
i used to work A/V equipment
i pack light when i travel
i dont have problems with sharing rooms
i also used to do the human blockhead as an act in my DJ shows i have also been studying magic for quite some time now

[hollywoodbound]

Sucks that I don't have a penis.

well I DO and I intend to use it! Umm...

[jesus]

Hey guys: after a year on the road with Mr. Jonny Zavant, I'm now looking for a new right hand man to join me on the road. Jonny Z is launching his own solo career, which means I need someone willing to spend a few hundred days touring around the United States (and occaisonally internationally), giving me a hand with my show.

Post any questions about the position you have here, but here are the essentials:

POSITION: based out of Austin, TX, I'm looking for a male interested in joining me on the road to assist with live performances, help shoot Scam School and other web videos, and perform administrative duties when back home in Austin.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
.....• ON THE ROAD - Yes I love travel!
..........• Assist navigation to shows - Reading maps eh?
..........• Move trunks/luggage - I goto the gym 4 times a day for endurance and strength training. (140 lbs.) Shouldn't be a problem, I don't see any boxes that'll be too heavy to carry. (Unless they're over 400 lbs)
..........• Fill role of stage assistant, setting up and breaking down the stage - Absolutely I can do this.
..........• Understand airport travel - Get tickets, passports, ID, luggage and what else... Money? Haha.
..........• Operate on little sleep - 5 hour energy, you make my day!
.....• AT HOME - What?
..........• Resupply perishables for show - Difficult ;)
..........• Repack show - Time consuming, but should'nt be difficult.
..........• Manage mailings - Can do.
..........• Run Personal Errands - I would hope so.... - Yes, only within reason.
..........• Be available for other unspecified duties - Within reason also.

• REQUIREMENTS:
.....• Be in, or able to relocate to Austin, TX or Orlando, FL (the schedule is erratic, so even if you just have a few friends with couches to crash on or a distant relative, you should probably be fine) - Got it.
.....• Be outgoing and sociable (or learn to be so) - I love talking to people face to face, it's much more interesting to listen to people from different cities than your own.
.....• Able to lift, move, pack, and unpack 50+ pound trunks - Bench 170, Squat was 235, deadlift was 315 and curl 100. - Still only 140 lbs though.
.....• Be willing to travel at long and odd hours (often the demands of touring mean getting up at 4am to drive 3 hours to catch an 8:30 am flight). - Is there any other way?
.....• Must be comfortable splitting hotel rooms (often times we only get one) - Shouldn't be too much of a problem, if it is, I'll get my own, haha.

• HELPFUL SKILLS:
.....• Computer literacy - I accidentally the whole computer thing.
.....• experience with basic video editing, web development, or an ability to write reasonably well - After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, HTML wut I did thar?, Minimal 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop CS 2,3 and Some Illustrator CS 3
.....• Good problem solving skills in high pressure situations - I'd need examples, but it shouldn't be too bad to deal with.
.....• Background in magic a plus, as well as an interest in helping to write material for scam school and other web projects - I could figure out some scams, more social engineering the better for magic my friend.
.....• Bonus points if you're over 21 - I'm 20... Sorry.

The money's not great, but I'm able to cover all travel costs (air travel, rental cars, and hotels), and a portion of meals on the road. Every year is different, but I can guarantee some amazing, surprising adventures over the next year: we're performing for Universal Studios Orlando, we're shooting "scam school," were doing live events, college performances and more. If you want a true experience you'll never forget, I think you'll get a lot out of it.

Feel free to post questions here, or write me directly at Brian@shwood.com



Ok Brian I have everything in bold to answer your questions. :)

[somozacomics]

thts kick ass! when does it start? cause im a senior in high school, and if its after i graduate i would soooo love to do this. i can do webdesign, digital design, and im a practicing magician. so this would b sooo awesome

[rabidbadger]

Ok Brian I have everything in bold to answer your questions. :)

Brian can't hire you. He would feel guilty being top of the bill over Jesus. :D

[murphy1d]

Brian can't hire you. He would feel guilty being top of the bill over Jesus. :D
"...and everyone give a big hand for my right hand man -JESUS!!" - God

[therage800]

thts kick ass! when does it start? cause im a senior in high school, and if its after i graduate i would soooo love to do this. i can do webdesign, digital design, and im a practicing magician. so this would b sooo awesome

It should have already.

Hey guys-- quick update on the assistant search:

The long-term applicant should be willing to relocate to Austin, and be available to start around the end of October.

[shwooddotcom]

all right, all right...

...yes: the search is over. The winner is relocating to Austin.

And are you ready for a hint? he's ALREADY made a very brief appearance in a scam school episode...

[murphy1d]

all right, all right...

...yes: the search is over. The winner is relocating to Austin.

And are you ready for a hint? he's ALREADY made a very brief appearance in a scam school episode...

Is he the one in episode 11 who offered to buy you a cocktail? Or was it a **** and a tail?:D

[rabidbadger]

Dang, if it can't be one of the good applicants on this thread, I hope it's Jerod from The Funnel episode.

[cyberstick05]

congrats!

[rabidbadger]

congrats!

to whom?

[therage800]

congrats!

What the hell are you talking about?

And why is this thread still stickied?

[patrickd]

all right, all right...

...yes: the search is over. The winner is relocating to Austin.

And are you ready for a hint? he's ALREADY made a very brief appearance in a scam school episode...

Wow, Tom Merritt's going to give up his cushy CNET job to work with you? That's really cool! ;) *spreads rumors*

[shiftlock]

Brian (@shwood) tweeted tonight that this position is once again open, since his current assistant, OMG_chad, is leaving to work at TWiT.

[heyseuss]

Me. I'm a giver. Experienced traveler/worker while not sleeping having toured with many bands ( U2, Rolling Stones, Madonna, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond) over the years operating on a 6am-2am 7day/week schedule. Have done several thousand shows and loaded a few thousand trucks and airplanes. Have photographed. Have writed, produced, directed, shot, edited. Have personal assisted the biggest psychos in Los Angeles ( seriously Barbara Streisand, you knew you had your period, I'm sorry I took an hour to find your brand of tampon in South Central ). Have driven through the country several times, this one and a few in Europe. Am shrwood with my money. I recycle everything. No wife, no kids. I never fart in confined spaces. People love me.