In the Waiting Room with Rashad Edwards
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 ta...
For the Love of Humanity
In this episode of In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards, actor Michael Gaston (Jack Ryan, The Leftovers, Prison Break, The Man in the High Castle) joins Rashad for a conversation that goes beyond career credits and into the heart of why we tell stories.
Michael reflects on his journey from grad school to stage and screen, and opens up about the deeper purpose behind the work: acting as a reflection of humanity. Along the way, he shares how he approaches complex characters — including the surprising backstory behind his HBO role and his character’s obsession with “shooti...
The Pay Gap: Economics of Hollywood
In this solo episode of In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards, Rashad dives into an old interview with Viola Davis where she spoke out about the pay gap between herself and actresses like Meryl Streep.
Why does a performer as gifted and accomplished as Viola continue to face such disparities? Rashad unpacks the issue using insights from economist Thomas Sowell, breaking down the basic market forces that shape Hollywood pay: scarcity and demand, substitutes, and incentives.
This week’s episode is a little different — no guest, just fun commentary and straight talk about the busi...
The Art of Four P's
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 takeThe strange reality of workshops — actors building shows without the promise of being cast when productions move forwardThe heartbreak and resilience it takes to keep going in this industryWhy making choices aligned with y...That's Not Your Job
In this episode of In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards, Rashad sits down with the multi-talented Zoey Martinson — actor, director, writer, and co-founder of Smoke & Mirrors Collaborative.
Zoey shares wisdom every actor needs to hear: the importance of staying in your lane, letting go of the pressure to do everyone else’s job on set, and finding joy in the craft. With her unique journey across stage, screen, and behind the camera, Zoey reminds us that sometimes the most powerful choice an actor can make is to simply have more fun.
✨ Episode 2: That’s Not Your...
Well Earned Grays
In this episode of In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards, Rashad sits down with the incredible Victor Williams (The King of Queens, Happy Together, The Affair) for a candid conversation about his journey as an actor. From growing up in Brooklyn to landing roles that became household favorites, Victor shares insights on longevity in the business, the power of humility, and what it takes to stay grounded in an unpredictable industry. With humor, heart, and wisdom, this episode is both inspiring and entertaining for actors and fans alike.
