The Actor’s Waiting Room

Hosted by Grace Price

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Grace has had it rough. She’s spent thousands on training and years in customer service. Like most actors her life is a perpetual cycle of waiting. Join Grace as she tries to uncover the mysteries of the industry and why she isn’t famous yet. Some may call this investigative journalism, others may call it a waste of breath. But who can blame her, she’s just trying to pass the time, while she sits in the waiting room.

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March 16, 202629 min

Ep 47. The 98%, Beyond the Spotlight & Industry Honesty (Part Two)

Send us Fan MailThis week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor and host of the The 98% Podcast, Alexa Morden.Alexa has been speaking openly about the realities of the acting industry for years, creating space for honest conversations about the parts of this career that don’t always get talked about.In this episode, we chat about her work with The 98% Podcast, why these conversations matter for actors, and the importance of honesty, community, and perspective in an industry that can often feel isolating. We also talk about her new book Beyond the Spotlight, which explores the realities of the industry and encourages actors to think about their careers and identities beyond just the pursuit of the next role.This conversation ended up being such a good and wide-ranging discussion that we’ve split it into two parts; welcome back to Part Two.Find out more about Alexa’s coaching, and where to buy her book ‘Beyond The Spotlight’ HERE! Listen to The 98% podcast wherever you get podcasts and check out the-98-percent.com for help, guidance, advice, and free resources for actors.Follow online @alexa_morden @the98percentpod and @acting.with.alexa

March 9, 202631 min

Ep 46. The 98%, Beyond the Spotlight & Industry Honesty (Part One)

Send us Fan MailThis week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor and host of the The 98% Podcast, Alexa Morden.Alexa has been speaking openly about the realities of the acting industry for years, creating space for honest conversations about the parts of this career that don’t always get talked about.In this episode, we chat about her work with The 98% Podcast, why these conversations matter for actors, and the importance of honesty, community, and perspective in an industry that can often feel isolating. We also talk about her new book Beyond the Spotlight, which explores the realities of the industry and encourages actors to think about their careers and identities beyond just the pursuit of the next role.This conversation ended up being such a good and wide-ranging discussion that we’ve split it into two parts, so this is Part One.Find out more about Alexa’s coaching, and where to buy her book ‘Beyond The Spotlight’ HERE! Listen to The 98% podcast wherever you get podcasts and check out the-98-percent.com for help, guidance, advice, and free resources for actors.Follow online @alexa_morden @the98percentpod and @acting.with.alexa

March 2, 202639 min

Ep 45. Discipline, Acting & Filmmaking

Send us Fan MailThis week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor and filmmaker Malcolm Modele.Before moving into acting and filmmaking, Malcolm served in the military, and in this conversation we talk about the journey that took him from that world into the creative industries. We also talk about his work both in front of and behind the camera, the realities of creating your own opportunities as an artist, and what it takes to carve out space for yourself in the industry.It’s an honest conversation about career shifts, creative independence, and finding your place in a challenging industry.

February 23, 202624 min

Ep 44. Movie of the Month: FURY

Send us Fan MailIt’s time for another Movie of the Month, and this time I’m looking at Fury, directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, Jon Bernthal, and Shia LaBeouf.In this episode I break down the performances at the centre of the film and look at how the actors create such a believable sense of tension, hierarchy, and shared history within the tank crew. We talk about ensemble acting, authority on screen, and how restraint can sometimes be more powerful than big emotional moments.I also explore how the characters shift throughout the film, particularly the journey from outsider to soldier, and what actors can learn from performances that rely on subtle choices, listening, and physical presence.

February 16, 202632 min

Ep 43. Identity, Pressure & Your Late 20s

Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually feel like to be an actor in your late 20s?In this episode, I sit down with Jay and we talk honestly about the strange space that is your late 20s as an actor. The pressure starts to feel more real, the timelines get louder, and suddenly you’re very aware that other people seem to have “figured it out.”We chat about comparison, identity, money, stability, and how your relationship to acting shifts as you get older. Is it scarier? Is it clearer? Are you more confident or just more aware of the risks?This isn’t advice and it’s not a panic spiral. It’s just a real conversation about what it feels like when acting stops feeling like a dream and starts feeling like your life.

February 9, 202630 min

Ep 42. Day Jobs, Identity & Wellbeing

Send us Fan MailLet’s talk about the thing most actors have… but don’t always love admitting. Day jobs.Whether it’s hospitality, retail, freelancing, or something completely outside the industry, day jobs are often the reason we’re able to keep going while we wait for the work we really want. But they can also bring up a lot of feelings. Guilt, comparison, frustration, relief. Sometimes all at once.In this episode, I talk honestly about my own experiences, the pressure to prove your an actor, and how easy it is to question yourself when your career doesn’t look the way you thought it would.This isn’t about quitting your job or pushing yourself harder. It’s about sustainability, perspective, and staying in this career long enough for things to happen.If you’re balancing acting with work, feeling conflicted about it, or just need the reminder that having a day job does not make you any less of an actor, you're in the right place.

February 2, 202630 min

Ep 41. EastEnders, Longevity & Life as an Actor

Send us Fan MailThis week in The Actor’s Waiting Room, I’m joined by actor John Altman.John is best known for playing Nick Cotton in EastEnders, a role that made him one of the show’s most recognisable and talked-about characters. In this conversation, we go far beyond one part.We talk about John’s acting career as a whole, including the early days, the realities of long-running TV, being associated with an iconic role, and what it’s actually like to sustain a life in acting over many years. We chat honestly about the highs, the challenges, and how your relationship with the industry changes over time.This episode is a real look at longevity, identity, and what it means to keep showing up as an actor in an industry that’s always moving.

January 26, 202636 min

Ep 40. Movie of the Month: BABYLON

Send us Fan MailThis week I’m trying something new with the podcast and introducing Movie of the Month, where I watch a film and talk about it purely from an actor’s point of view.For the first one, I’ve chosen Babylon, starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Diego Calva. It’s a film that’s loud, chaotic, uncomfortable, and completely obsessed with the industry and the people trying to survive inside it.In this episode, I chat about the acting, the direction, and the casting, and how all of those choices affect performance. I look at very different acting styles living side by side, the risks the actors take, and what happens when realism is thrown out in favour of something much bigger and messier.I also talk about what makes Babylon such an exciting piece of filmmaking, why I think it’s a great film, and what we as actors can actually learn from it. Not just in terms of craft, but in how it can spark creativity, especially during quieter or waiting periods.

January 12, 202630 min

Ep 38. Starting slowly, setting intentions & avoiding burnout

Send us Fan MailJanuary always makes me feel like I should be doing more - setting huge goals, getting my life together, and somehow knowing exactly where this year is going. And every year, that energy lasts about five minutes before I feel exhausted.So in this episode, I’m talking about why I’m not going full steam ahead this January. Instead, I’m letting it be a slower start - a bit of a warm-up - so I don’t burn myself out before the year’s even properly begun.I chat about why traditional resolutions don’t really work for actors, how I’m thinking about goals in a more relaxed way, and why starting slowly might actually help us stay in this career longer.If you’re feeling behind already, overwhelmed, or quietly panicking about what this year is meant to look like - this one’s for you.Take a seat in the waiting room. There’s no rush.

December 8, 202541 min

Ep 37. A Very Waiting Room Christmas

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Christmas special of The Actor’s Waiting Room! It’s just me this week - armed with a festive drink, Christmas film recommendations and an actors survival toolkit for the holidays. In this solo episode, I’m diving into what Christmas actually feels like when you’re an actor - the joy, the chaos, the family interrogation, and the annual “should I retrain?” moment that always hits somewhere between the leftover’s and the Boxing Day sales.I’ll be chatting about:- How I attempt to survive Christmas as an actor without losing my mind- Acting lessons hiding inside classic Christmas films - from Emma Thompson’s heartbreaking subtlety in Love Actually to the warmth and sincerity at the heart of Miracle on 34th Street- And my own little 2025 wrap-up: what I’ve learned, what surprised me, and what I’m hoping for in the new yearThink of this episode as a cosy Christmas chat between friends - honest, warm, a bit chaotic, and very Waiting Room.So grab your Christmas drink of choice, get comfy, and let’s celebrate the festive season together.