In this high-energy episode of Raw + Rising, Joshua sits down with Method Fitness founders Danny Keenan and Christian Hopper-two performers-turned-trainers reshaping what fitness means for artists. Forget six-pack abs and protein powder: this is about reclaiming strength, rebuilding confidence, and building sustainable careers in chaotic, body-demanding industries. From Broadway gigs to last-minute auditions and mental health spirals, this convo hits on what it actually takes to stay in the game-without losing yourself in the process.

We go deep on burnout, identity, the trap of aesthetic obsession, and how training can (and should) be tailored to an actor’s life-not the other way around. Whether you’re working eight shows a week or just trying to survive your side job, this episode is a love letter to your future self-the one that isn’t exhausted, overextended, or disconnected from their body. Method isn’t just a name-it’s a mindset.

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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.

THIS IS A SEGMENT FROM AN EXCLUSIVE PATREON EPISODE

In this solo episode of Creative Risk, Joshua Morgan cracks open one of the most tender and universal tensions in any creative’s life: the balance between control and surrender. With sharp introspection and his signature candor, Joshua explores how control offers structure, discipline, and the ability to advocate for ourselves-while letting go opens the door to spontaneity, intuition, and unexpected opportunity.

From career detours and perfectionism to artistic standards and self-trust, this isn’t a self-help checklist-it’s a heartfelt meditation on how artists can both steer the ship and surrender to the tide. If you’ve ever found yourself gripping too tightly or floating without direction, this episode offers a powerful reminder that both control and surrender are essential tools-not opposing forces. This is for the over-planners, the floaters, and everyone trying to build a creative life with purpose and peace.

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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.

What happens when your career takes a turn you never planned for - and it ends up being exactly where you're supposed to be? In this episode of Creative Risk, Joshua sits down with Alan Bennett, a performer-turned-Broadway wardrobe supervisor, for a deeply candid and often hilarious conversation about longevity in the arts, reinvention, and the unexpected ways creative careers evolve.

Alan opens up about his early passion for dance and performance, the realities of touring, and how a financial crisis (and a medical scare) rerouted him into a new chapter backstage. They explore everything from backstage politics and the overlooked artistry of wardrobe, to the invisible labor that keeps Broadway running. This isn’t just a conversation about costumes - it’s about ego, pride, adaptation, and finding fulfillment in unexpected places. Whether you're an artist navigating change or simply love good backstage stories, this episode reminds us that creative success doesn’t always look the way we thought it would.

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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.