A Tip For Turning Down Plans Without Making It Weird (w/ Rocky Horror on Broadway's Josh Rivera)

Saying no to social plans is awkward when the invite is from a friend you actually like. Broadway actor Josh Rivera shares a goofy, no-hard-feelings delivery that lands the message without turning it into a whole thing, including “I’m gonna be honest, not really.” Rivera is currently appearing in Rocky Horror Picture Show now on Broadway. Josh Rivera is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most compelling rising stars. Most recently he captivated audiences in the titular role in Ryan Murphy’s FX limited series “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” a performance that secured him coveted spots on Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch and The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen Talent Lists for 2024. On the big screen, Rivera made his feature debut as Chino in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. He's also seen in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Susanna Fogel’s feature Cat Person, and the indie thriller Inhabitants, which won Best Genre Feature at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. A graduate of Ithaca College, Rivera began his professional journey as part of the original cast of the first national tour of Hamilton. Follow Josh on Instagram at @joshandresrivera. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy