Creative Risk

May 17 2024 1
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“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.

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EP #21 | The Actor's Showcase, Does It Help or Hinder?

May 17 2024 125 mins  
It’s showcase tiiiiiiime! Yay? The question the boys ask in this episode is “do senior actor showcases really prepare graduates for the business or inadvertently work against them”? There are guests galore, including members of the 2024 UNCSA class and fellow alum, Robyne Parrish (’98) all sharing their experiences, opinions, wins and disappointments. Any post-grad working

EP #20 | Standing Out as an Actor

May 10 2024 89 mins  
Purists, be damned...despite what artsy fartsy culture has told us, there are practical realities of operating as a freelancer of any kind including making sure you’re standing out from the rest of the competition. In this episode, the boys examine what it means to "stand out" both in terms of talent and strategic positioning within this saturated, competitive industry.

EP #19 | Drag Superstar, Actor and Producer Alexis Michelle

May 02 2024 79 mins  
Drag superstar, actor and producer Alexis Michelle joins the boys in this episode to discuss their astounding creative journey. This episode truly lives up to the “art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between” tagline, because that’s what it takes to be a successful drag artist. In this intimate chat, Alex/is tells us about the blending of identity and brand (when they p

EP #18 | Approaching Your Creative Career From a Place of Love or Fear

Apr 18 2024 114 mins  
The guys dive deep, tackling the impact of fear versus love on decision-making and actions (or inactions) on our artistic journeys. Covering everything from taking risks, battling perfectionism and the constant comparison game, LABOD and Joshua draw from their own experiences, good and bad. The key takeaway? It's all about finding that sweet spot between artistic liberation and col

EP #17 | Working With "Bad" Creative Collaborators

Apr 11 2024 87 mins  
We all know what it's like to work with sh**ty people, but might WE actually be the sh**ty ones? In this episode the boys talk about collaboration, tackling everything from the importance of defining clear responsibilities to dealing with bad collaborators. They kiki on their own personal experiences working with not great people (a lot of tea, henny) and dish out tips on effective

EP #16 | Broadway Producer + Performer E. Clayton Cornelious

Apr 04 2024 80 mins  
We have a dear friend and legitimate LEGEND on the pod! E. Clayton Cornelious joins us! A Tony nominated investor/producer and a 25-year Broadway veteran, who has appeared in over 10 Broadway shows! Currently producing The Who's Tommy and Spamalot on Broadway and coming off starring on the Ain't Too Proud tour, E. Clay is a truly fierce multi-hyphenate and entrepreneur. We talk abo

EP #15 | Was Acting Conservatory Worth It?

Mar 21 2024 92 mins  
These boys went to one of the best acting conservatories in the world (according to some very "important" industry lists). However, these world-class institutions may not be all they're cracked up to be! In this episode they discuss various topics related to the pros and cons of choosing a conservatory over a liberal arts program, including some memorable school moments, quality of

EP #14 | The Appearance of Authenticity

Mar 14 2024 64 mins  
The most searched for word of 2023 was "authenticity" and it makes sense. The boys talk about this elusive yet loaded topic and how the connotations around it can often hinder and stunt an actor's business. It's a spicy episode, full of hot takes, disagreements and stimulating (sexy) conversation“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan

EP #13 | 2024 Oscar Predictions

Mar 07 2024 100 mins  
It's Oscar time! And although no one watches this strange and bloated event anymore we thought it'd be fun to give our take on what we believe should win and what we believe will win. You're gonna wanna watch somewhere cool because there are A LOT of hot takes in this one: from the boys take on Kengate, the overhype of Lily Gladstone and the problem with artsy fartsy foreign movies

EP #12 | The Power of an Owned Audience For Actors

Feb 23 2024 92 mins  
Dive deep with the boys in this thought-provoking episode. As the traditional Hollywood landscape devolves into a hellscape, they advocate for fixating not on your headshots or mediocre representation, but of a direct connection with your fanbase. In addition to dissecting this very powerful asset, they contemplate the prospect of homeownership with Mike (keep a puke bucket handy!)