Creative Risk

About Creative Risk

“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.

Publisher

Artist's Strategy

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Sept 2023

Latest episode

10 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 146 episodes have a transcript.

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   10 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   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 creative business - away from the cliches and overhyped shortcuts. We dive deep into the missteps many creatives make, from spreading themselves too thin to chasing false metrics of success. With the right frameworks, you can harness potential, accept limitations, and create a fulfilling artistic life that works for YOU - n...

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   3 Jul 2026

   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, curiosity, and following your impulses are the true markers of a fulfilled career. From a vibrant career in producing and education to shaping iconic events like Hamilton’s opening nights, Ryan reveals how embracing change and trusting your instincts can lead to extraordinary milestones - and endless new beginnings. Join our Pa...

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   26 Jun 2026

   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 way to a new, more creative era. At the core of this episode is the profound idea that opera is the “journey of the heart, mind, and soul”- a slice of art that demands both technical mastery and emotional depth. We break down how traditional standards like the Fach system are giving way to a more fluid approach to casting, a...

Inside a recent episode

Podcast Finale: Thriving in Chaos

Published 10 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And part of it's, I want to do all of these things. But then the discipline comes that I'm still working with now, and this has been a big focus of my life recently, and I think something we're working with in curriculum is like, well, how do I – what am I actually committing to in reality? […]

Who has been a guest on Creative Risk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mickey-Jo Boucher
• Ryan James Monroe
• Jennifer Ashley Tepper
• Matt Koplik
• Taylor Williams

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

94,690

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

100

YouTube

76

Engagement

71