The Compass, a podcast dedicated to the various struggles of actors, writers, directors, designers, dancers, musicians, composers, and playwrights, welcomes actor Robert Karma Robinson December 9.

Created by actor Leah Walsh, the podcast documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce. Each week, Playbill.com highlights Walsh’s latest episode with industry professionals who share their own stories about making art, making a living, and maintaining inspiration.

This week, Robinson shares his thoughts on the dark side, keeping creative, long-term collaborations with playwrights and mentors, figuring out day jobs, and what he loves about getting out of New York and working in regional theatre.

Past episodes of The Compass to check out this week:
Episode 3: Amanda Sykes - Actor
Episode 14: Philip Gates - Director and Performer
Episode 30: Samantha Thornhill - Poet

The Compass can be downloaded for free on iTunes.