From Brooklyn Basement to AMC Theaters | Eden Marryshow on The Playbook with Coach Rod

What does it really take to go from putting on plays in a Brooklyn basement to seeing your work on the big screen at AMC Theaters? In this episode of The Playbook with Coach Rod , Coach Rod sits down with Eden Marryshow , a Brooklyn-based award-winning writer, director, and actor, to talk about the journey behind the dream.

This conversation goes beyond success headlines and gets into the real story: family influence, self-doubt, creative risk, community, consistency, and the mindset it takes to keep building when the vision is bigger than your current reality. Eden shares how his father’s basement theater productions planted the seed, how he found his voice through storytelling, and how a $2,500 project turned into a film career with real momentum.

They also dive into what it means to create before you feel fully ready, why community matters in every stage of the journey, and how representation shapes what we believe is possible for ourselves and our children. If you’re a Black man or woman chasing a dream, building something from the ground up, or trying to stay consistent while fighting self-doubt, this episode will speak directly to you.

Produced by Black Dad Unfiltered Media , this episode is about ownership, identity, vision, and what happens when you keep moving long enough for the world to catch up. 🎧 If this conversation added value, follow the podcast, like this episode, and leave us a 5-star review . 📲 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that humble beginnings do not limit big outcomes. New episode every second and fourth Thursday of the Month