Joshua Morrow on 'Soapy' Podcast: "Come on In", Soaps are "An Escape"

In this week's episode of Soapy, hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart welcome long-time The Young and the Restless star Joshua Morrow. The conversation spans his 30-year career on the show, his life as a father, and his surprising past as a boy band member.

Interview Highlights

Fatherhood and Career Balance: Morrow reflects on how the Y&R schedule allowed him to be a hands-on father, coaching his sons' sports teams, which he considers the highlight of his life. He shares pride in his son Crew Morrow, who recently joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful.
Career Origins & Longevity: Morrow discusses his start as an actor, his audition process for daytime television, and his initial fears of being a "fraud" in the industry. He credits the late Jeannie Cooper and Peter Bergman for teaching him the importance of professionalism, humor, and kindness on set.
The "Boy Band" Era: In a surprising reveal, Morrow shares stories from his time in a Canadian boy band. He recounts the surreal experience of opening for Destiny's Child at the turn of the millennium.
Cast Dynamics: The group discusses the joy of working with icons like Eric Braden and Melody Thomas Scott, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about making each other laugh during serious takes.
Advice for Younger Actors: Morrow emphasizes that the most important thing for new actors is to introduce themselves to the crew, learn everyone's names, and stay on time.

Ultimately, Morrow explains why he believes soaps remain a vital form of escapism and romance in a complex world.  Watch the episode below.