In the Waiting Room with Rashad Edwards
In the Waiting Room with Rashad Edwards
Podcast Description
In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards is where actors, artists, and dreamers pull up a chair to talk craft, hustle, and the life that happens between auditions. Hosted by actor and businessman Rashad Edwards (The Good Fight, Rustin), this show gives you raw, unfiltered conversations with guests from NYU, Juilliard, Yale, and beyond—sharing the wins, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way.Whether you’re chasing the spotlight or building your own lane, each episode brings laughs, hard truths, and inspiration to keep you moving forward.🎙 New episodes every week. Grab your 15 pages of Sides and come take a seat in the Waiting Room.
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The podcast explores themes of artistic growth, the realities of the entertainment industry, and personal anecdotes with episodes featuring discussions on resilience in auditions, the impact of education from prestigious institutions like NYU and Juilliard, and navigating careers in acting.
In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards is where actors, artists, and dreamers pull up a chair to talk craft, hustle, and the life that happens between auditions. Hosted by actor and businessman Rashad Edwards (The Good Fight, Rustin), this show gives you raw, unfiltered conversations with guests from NYU, Juilliard, Yale, and beyond—sharing the wins, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the way.
Whether you’re chasing the spotlight or building your own lane, each episode brings laughs, hard truths, and inspiration to keep you moving forward.
🎙 New episodes every week. Grab your 15 pages of Sides and come take a seat in the Waiting Room.
Episode 3 — Marchant Davis: Choosing Roles & Facing the Industry’s Strange Truths
In this episode of In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards, actor Marchant Davis (The Day Shall Come, A Journal for Jordan) joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about how actors navigate the business behind the art.
We dive into:
- The metrics Marchant uses to decide which roles to take
- The strange reality of workshops — actors building shows without the promise of being cast when productions move forward
- The heartbreak and resilience it takes to keep going in this industry
- Why making choices aligned with your values matters more than ever
This is a must-listen for actors, artists, and anyone who’s ever wondered what it really takes to sustain a career in entertainment.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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