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In the Waiting Room with Rashad Edwards

In the Waiting Room with Rashad Edwards

By: Rashad Edwards
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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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Episodes
  • That Joy!
    Nov 6 2025

    🎙️ Episode 7 — “That Joy!”

    In this episode, Rashad reconnects with actor and artist Paul Deo, Jr., his NYU Grad Acting classmate whose creative journey has been anything but linear.

    From performing in Shakespeare in the Park to building storyboards in the Vegas desert during the pandemic, Paul shares how life’s detours shaped his art — and how losing an agent in the middle of nowhere became an unlikely turning point.

    This conversation digs into the reality of the “working actor”: regional theater runs, creative side hustles, content creation, and learning to keep joy alive through it all.

    Rashad and Paul talk about what it means to stay curious, to reinvent yourself when the industry slows down, and to find the beauty in waiting seasons that don’t look the way you planned.

    🎧 Episode 7: “That Joy!”

    Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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    59 mins
  • Am I Crazy?
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode of In the Waiting Room w/ Rashad Edwards, Broadway actor Andrew Hovelson (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) sits down to talk about the realities of building a life in the arts — on stage and off.

    Andrew shares candid stories about juggling family responsibilities, making ends meet through odd jobs when acting work is scarce, and the small joys that come with realizing you’re not as crazy as you sometimes think.

    This conversation is a reminder that the actor’s path isn’t just about opening nights and red carpets — it’s about resilience, balance, and learning to embrace the messy, beautiful waiting periods along the way.

    🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • For the Love of Humanity
    Sep 18 2025

    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 “shooting all the damn dogs.”

    This wide-ranging conversation touches on:

    • 🎭 Acting as more than performance — a service to humanity
    • 📚 Lessons from grad school and sustaining a long career
    • ⚖️ Balancing career choices with deeper calling
    • 💡 Why art must connect to something bigger than ego or accolades

    Michael’s honesty, humor, and wisdom make this a standout episode for actors and non-actors alike — a reminder that the craft is about more than success; it’s about connection, truth, and love for humanity.

    🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
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