“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.
Latest episodes
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Podcast Finale: Thriving in Chaos
In our final episode for the forseeable future, the boys talk about why the podcast must come to an end and peel back the curtain on the raw realities of building a creat
Jul 10 1 h 31 min
Pursue Failure Not Perfection w/ Ryan Hill of Apotheosis Events
Most artists and entrepreneurs want to follow a linear path - they think success means reaching a specific goal. Ryan Hill’s journey proves the opposite: adaptability, cu
Jul 3 1 h 21 min
A Sustainable Life in Opera w/ Sarah Joy Miller
Few have navigated opera's evolving landscape quite like Sarah Joy Miller. In this candid conversation, Sarah reveals how the art form’s rigid traditions are giving
Jun 26 1 h 17 min
Performing Is Embarrassing
Even though we are performers, we sometimes feel totally humiliated putting ourselves and our art out there.
If public failure, insecurity, or the fear of looking foolis
Jun 19 1 h 21 min
Jealousy: The Good, The Bad, and the (Really) Ugly
Most creatives feel the sting of jealousy more often than they admit - if only because society rewards winning, validation, and "success." Whether it’s jealousy of a frie
Jun 12 1 h 33 min
The Cost of Soured Professional Relationships
Most professional relationships are doomed to sour when trust, communication, or appreciation fail - but some can be salvaged, and others are worth letting go. In this ep
Jun 5 1 h 45 min
Consistently Inconsistent: Why Artists Struggle to Show Up
Consistency...what's its importance in our professional and personal lives? In this episode the boys discuss it : what stands in the way, why it's uniquely chal
Jan 17 1 h 58 min
Raw + Rising: Ron Weiss
Ron Weiss, an international theater maker and creative researcher, joins the episode to discuss his journey and insights into the world of theater. The conversation delve
Jan 7 51 min
Why Artists Are Wired For Success
THIS IS AN EXCERPT OF A PATREON EXCLUSIVE EPISODE
The boys get into the unique qualities that make artists inherently poised for success (despite how it may feel sometim
Jan 2 34 min
Marketing as Self-Actualization
The boys explore this new(ish) concept and how individuals can leverage their unique interests and experiences to build a personal brand and monetize their journey. It to
Dec 26 2025 2 h 13 min
Raw + Rising: Arnold Harper II
Arnold Harper II is an actor and stylist from Baltimore who is definitely well-liked in our theater community. Listen now to hear him talk about his unorthodox journey in
Dec 17 2025 54 min
The Art of Style: George Brescia on Confidence, Clothes, and Creativity
We delve into the world of fashion and personal style with renowned stylist George Brescia. From his beginnings in theater to becoming a fashion icon, George shares his j
Dec 12 2025 1 h 18 min
Faith vs. Belief: Navigating the Creative Journey
this is an excerpt from a patreon exclusive episode
The intricate balance between faith and belief in oneself - how do they interplay in one's creative journey? Mik
Dec 5 2025 39 min
Raw + Rising: Matt Castle and Frank Galgano of Brainstorm Theatricals
The dynamic husband-and-husband duo behind Brainstorm Theatrics, Frank Galgano and Matt Castle, blend musical storytelling with innovative orchestration, working with leg
Nov 26 2025 58 min
Insights from Theater Legend Molly Smith
Joshua sits down with Molly Smith, the former artistic director of Arena Stage, as she shares her journey of (not exaggerating) transforming the American theater landscap
Nov 21 2025 1 h 31 min
We're Back
It’s been a MINUTE friends. Mike and Joshua are back after a three month break. They discuss why they went MIA, their work together on Streetcar Named Desire, their new g
Nov 14 2025 45 min
Dreaming in Lo-Fi: Inside Strawberry Mansion
What if the most ambitious act in filmmaking isn't raising $20 million - but refusing to wait for permission to create? In this episode of Creative Risk, Joshua sits
Aug 8 2025 1 h 33 min
Raw + Rising: Ross Shenker
In this episode of Raw + Rising, Joshua sits down with multi-hyphenate powerhouse Ross Shenker to demolish every assumption about creative specialization. As an associat
Aug 6 2025 1 h 02 min
Intimacy Coordination: the Art and Challenge of Staging Consent
What if the most essential conversations about intimacy coordination aren't happening in rehearsal rooms - but in producer offices and casting sessions? In this epis
Jul 25 2025 1 h 49 min
Budgeting…But Actually
THIS IS A SEGMENET FROM A PATREON EXCLUSIVE EPISODE
We all know money is the number one killer of artistic dreams. In this episode the boys confront the uncomfortable tr
Jul 18 2025 40 min
What listeners say
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This is Must Listen, I’m an Actor and Entrepreneur and Quite Frankly I can’t get enough of these episodes. These guys offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration from real practical experience. They keep it very funny and engaging. I can’t say enough great things about Creative Risk, Highly Recommended!!
Adam Joel Huizenga · Jun 2025
Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia (who insists on going by ‘Labbad’) offer us a weekly meditation on how to thoughtfully and practically approach working in the arts with a focus on the acting side of the entertainment industry. Joshua’s analytical approach is complimented by Labbad’s more instinctual route through the worlds of self producing, representation relationships, and personal artistic marketing among myriad topics, all without a politically correct filter. The show, a mix of J. & L. in discussion and interviews with individuals from the middle of the industry pack, offers no huge stars, but also steers clear of fresh new ‘it’ performers. Instead they speak with women and men who, often quietly, consistently carve out a life and living in the Arts, allowing them to share wisdom learned along the way. Using ribald humor and non-sequitur questioning, with occasionally moving moments, every episode offers the listener actionable advice on how to make a living in a life in the arts. Creative Risk worth the weekly listen.
N. Bailey · Aug 2024
PACKED with sage advice, thoughtful conversations, great guests, and hilarious banter between Mike and Josh. But it’s really helpful to hear the two of them sharing personal stories and experiences about being in the business and how they also are navigating their way through just like the rest of us. It’s both comforting and a blast to listen to. Keep it up, guys!
misssimoneserra · Jul 2024
This podcast is not for the faint of heart - but for creatives that are ready to face the reality of the industry and truly take their art and impact to the next level. Hilarious, honest and feels like you’re in the room with them. Lots of honest interviews. The owned audience podcast is gold.
PS - not for people who get offended easily 😂
tinydanseuse · Feb 2024
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