🎙️ Live from the Grotto, Greg Hanna and Neil Haley welcome Gigi Erneta, a seasoned actress, broadcaster, and conservative talk show host, to discuss her latest role in Vindication, her experiences in Hollywood, and the rise of faith-based films.

✅ Gigi Erneta’s Latest Role in Vindication

• Attending NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Dallas.
• Plays a villain in the upcoming season—fans will have to watch to see if she gets her comeuppance or escapes unscathed!
• Vindication is now picked up by Angel Studios and will be available for streaming starting March 20th (Seasons 1-3).

✅ Biggest Lessons Learned from Acting in Hollywood
💡 “Don't pre-plan too much—improv opportunities have been my best experiences.”

• Favorite gig ever? Performing live improv with Martin Short and Catherine O’Hara—a thrilling, unscripted experience.
• Biggest career challenge? Overcoming obstacles with faith and maintaining her relationship with God in an industry that can be unpredictable.

✅ Faith-Based Entertainment is Booming 📈

• The faith-based film industry has seen massive growth in the last five years.
• Streaming platforms have opened up new creative opportunities and allow faith-based content to reach wider audiences.
• More risk-taking and more production companies willing to invest in faith-driven content.

✅ Inside the Casting Process 🎭 (Guest: Ronnie Hummel, Casting Director)

• Vindication casting calls received over 1,500 submissions per role.
• The hardest part of casting? Going through every resume, tape, and demo reel to find the perfect fit.
• Faith-based content is thriving—more TV series, films, and even commercials than ever before.

✅ Exciting Upcoming Projects

• Pickleball 🎾—a faith-based comedy starring Kevin Farley.
• Racing to release it before Ben Stiller’s competing Pickleball movie!
• Other TV and film projects under NDA—keep an eye on her IMDb & website for updates!

✅ Gigi’s Other Interests & Fun Facts
🚀 She worked for NASA as a photographer—her photos have actually been to space!
🚀 Would have been an astronaut if not an actress—who knew?!

✅ Gigi’s Most Important Life Lesson
🙏 "Time alone with God is the most important thing. We don’t need to constantly surround ourselves with others to find peace and purpose."

📺 Vindication – Available March 20th on Angel Studios.
🌐 IMDb: Gigi Erneta’s IMDb Page
🌐 Website: www.GigiErneta.com
📱 Social Media: Follow her for updates on new projects, speaking engagements, and film releases.

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#GigiErneta #Vindication #FaithBasedFilms #ChristianCinema #NeilHaleyShow #LiveFromTheGrotto #GregHanna

Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:Where to Watch & Follow Gigi Erneta

In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna chat with Joe Menendez, director of "Henry Danger: The Movie."

They dive into Joe’s filmmaking journey, the evolution of Henry Danger from TV show to blockbuster film, and his biggest takeaways from working with top actors and directors.

• How Joe’s passion for movies started with Super 8 films as a kid in the ‘80s.
• His biggest inspirations—Spielberg, Star Wars, and escapist popcorn movies.
• Why directing Henry Danger: The Movie was a dream come true.

• How the hit Nickelodeon series evolved into a high-action movie.
• Why the film allowed for bigger, more ambitious action sequences than the show.
• How Joe ensured the movie appealed to both longtime fans & new audiences.

• How actors shape scenes in real-time (and why some of the best moments aren’t planned).
• The biggest lesson he’s learned from actors like Daveed Diggs (Snowpiercer).
• Why valuing friendships and family is the core theme of Henry Danger: The Movie.

• If Joe could time travel, he’d love to be a Jedi in Star Wars or a detective in Moonlighting.
• The ultimate crossover dream: Henry Danger meets Star Trek: Picard!

📺 Watch "Henry Danger: The Movie" – Premiering January 17 on Paramount+ & Nickelodeon.
🎬 Follow Joe Menendez for updates on future projects.

🎥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📽️ From Super 8 Films to Hollywood Director🦸‍♂️ Bringing Henry Danger to the Big Screen🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Insights🚀 Fun & Unexpected Hollywood Talk📢 Where to Watch & Follow

🎙️ Live from the Grotto, Greg Hanna and Neil Haley welcome Zachary McKenzie, a former American Idol contestant turned country music artist, to discuss his journey in the music industry, his lessons from Idol, and his latest single, "Don't Dish It Out If You Can't Take It."

✅ Zachary’s American Idol Experience

• Competed in Season 12 of American Idol (2012).
• Unexpected audition: Won Arkansas Idol, which earned him a fast-track audition for American Idol in Oklahoma.
• Made it to Hollywood Week, surviving two rounds before being cut in the group round.
• Biggest lesson learned? Trusting his instincts in group collaborations and standing his ground on song choices.

✅ Inside the American Idol Audition Process

• The audition process isn’t what it seems on TV—contestants go through three sets of producers before seeing the celebrity judges.
• The audition with Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Mariah Carey happened so fast that he didn’t have time to overthink it, which worked in his favor.

✅ New Single: "Don't Dish It Out If You Can't Take It"

• Released last Friday 🎵 Available on all streaming platforms!
• Inspired by a phrase Zachary frequently says and a real-life story about someone upset that their ex moved on after cheating.
• His wife gave him the idea after hearing When It Rains It Pours by Luke Combs—suggesting he write a song around a well-known phrase.

✅ Where Zachary Sees His Music Career Going

• Currently performing full-time across Arkansas and surrounding states, booking shows two months in advance.
• Ultimate goal?

✅ Zachary’s Biggest Life Lesson
💡 “Think ahead. Whether it’s relationships, career moves, or everyday decisions, ask yourself—how will this affect my life six months from now?”

🌐 YouTube: Zach McKenzie Official
📱 Social Media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook – @ZachMcKenzieOfficial
🎧 Stream His Songs: Don't Dish It Out If You Can't Take It & The Day That I Found You on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all streaming platforms.

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#AmericanIdol #CountryMusic #ZacharyMcKenzie #NewMusic #NeilHaleyShow #LiveFromTheGrotto #GregHanna

Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:Where to Find Zachary’s Music 🎶

In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with Nate & Megan Trinrud, the sibling duo behind the hit Paramount+ series "School Spirits."

They reveal the unexpected journey of turning their script into a graphic novel, only for Paramount+ to rediscover their original pilot and greenlight it as a full-fledged TV series.

• The unexpected path "School Spirits" took before hitting TV screens.
• Why they first pitched the story as a graphic novel before Paramount+ picked it up.
• How the adaptation process helped flesh out the storyline and characters.

• How Megan’s journalism background and Nate’s experience as a director & actor influence their storytelling.
• The fast-paced changes in production and why their skillsets complement each other perfectly.
• How their Midwest upbringing shaped the show’s spooky small-town mystery vibe.

• The biggest challenges of adapting the series for television.
• How they mix supernatural elements with real-life drama.
• Their reaction to getting greenlit for Season 2 (and what it took to get there).

• Their top tip: "Don’t give up. Keep writing."
• Why having a creative partner can make all the difference.
• The power of collaboration, persistence, and knowing your strengths.

📺 Watch "School Spirits" now on Paramount+.
📖 Check out the graphic novel version!
🌎 Follow Nate & Megan Trinrud for updates on future projects.

👻 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📖 From Graphic Novel to TV Sensation🎬 The Creative Process & Inspiration📺 Behind the Scenes of "School Spirits"🛠 Advice for Aspiring Writers & Filmmakers📢 Where to Watch & Follow

In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with Captain Joe Dion, the star of Discovery Channel’s "Harpoon Hunters".

From learning the ropes at age 13 to becoming a captain at just 25, Joe takes us on a thrilling journey into the elite and dangerous world of harpooning bluefin tuna. But beyond the adventure, he opens up about his personal mission—raising awareness for muscular dystrophy through The Dion Fund, an organization he and his wife founded to fund groundbreaking gene replacement therapy.

• How Joe started fishing at 13 and worked his way up.
• The intense skill and training required to harpoon bluefin tuna.
• Why harpooners are considered the elite of the tuna fishing world.
• The specialized boats and techniques used to hunt fish that weigh over 1,000 pounds.

• What could go horribly wrong in a split second.
• Why getting tangled in the harpoon rig could be a death sentence.
• The electrified harpoon system and how it instantly stuns massive fish.
• How Discovery Channel captured jaw-dropping drone footage of tuna, sharks, and even a whale carcass being devoured.

• Joe’s personal battle—his two young children were diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
• How he and his wife launched a foundation to fund the first-ever gene replacement therapy.
• Their goal: change the lives of children across the U.S. suffering from this disease.
• Why Joe sees his Discovery Channel fame as a way to bring awareness to his foundation.

• Premiering on Discovery Channel – Friday, May 24th.
• Available for streaming on HBO Max.
• How the streaming revolution is changing the way people watch reality and adventure TV.

🌎 Support His Foundation: TheDionFund.org
📺 Watch "Harpoon Hunters": Streaming on Discovery Channel & HBO Max.

📞 Book a Call with Greg Hanna for Cybersecurity Solutions: TOSSC3.com

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🎣 Becoming a Harpoon Hunter⚡️ The Dangers of Harpoon Fishing💪 Fighting for His Children: The Dion Fund📺 Where to Watch Harpoon Hunters📢 Stay Connected with Captain Joe Dion

n this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with rock star, reality TV star, and entrepreneur Justin Tranchita.

From touring with The Black Keys and Saliva to running for Congress, launching a cannabis empire, and now starring in a brand-new travel show, Justin has lived an unbelievable life. In this interview, he shares wild stories from the road, his thoughts on Trump and the economy, and what’s next for his career in TV and music.

• His early influences and how music became his escape.
• Touring with the Black Keys and other big names.
• His obsession with Oasis and finally seeing them live.
• How he went from a No.1 hit song to quitting music for politics.

• How Ben Carson’s story inspired him to enter politics.
• The wild reality of campaigning and almost winning a seat in Michigan.
• Why he’s glad he didn’t win and the crazy advice Ted Nugent gave him.

• The hilarious concept: Taking unsuspecting tour groups on historical trips gone wrong.
• Making up fake history while completely inebriated.
• Filming at legendary places like the Colosseum, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle.
• The show’s top-secret network deal (coming soon!).

• How he transitioned from music to the cannabis industry.
• The booming hemp market and how his products are legal to ship.
• Where to order his gummies, vapes, and other hemp-based goodies.

• How TikTok almost made him famous (and why they shadowbanned him for two years).
• The meme coin craze – people making millions overnight on joke cryptocurrencies.
• Why Trump’s coin is worth $50 billion and what it means for the economy.

• “Your biggest achievement isn’t your career—it’s your kids.”
• Why family is the only real legacy you leave behind.
• How success, fame, and money fade over time, but raising good kids lasts forever.

🎵 Follow Justin on TikTok: BoyVsGirls
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📞 Book a Call with Greg Hanna for Cybersecurity Solutions: TOSSC3.com

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🎶 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🎤 Justin's Journey in Music & Entertainment🔥 Running for Congress & Politics🌍 New TV Show: Drunken History Meets Travel🌿 Justin’s Cannabis Business: Weedies World Famous💰 TikTok, Crypto, & The Future of Wealth📢 Biggest Lesson Justin Has Learned in Life📢 Stay Connected with Justin Tranchita

In this special simulcast of The Neil Haley Show and Celebrity Interviews Live from The Grotto, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with Dallas Jenkins, the creator and director of The Chosen, the groundbreaking multi-season television series about the life of Jesus.

Dallas shares his journey from career failure to unprecedented success, his creative vision for The Chosen, and the faith-driven principles that have guided his life and career. With over 200 million viewers worldwide, The Chosen continues to expand its influence, bringing biblical storytelling to a global audience like never before.

• How a career setback led to the inspiration behind The Chosen.
• The moment of clarity that led him to focus on telling biblical stories differently.
• The unique challenges of producing a multi-season show about Jesus.

• How the show has reached over 200 million people globally.
• The difficulty in measuring total viewership due to group screenings in churches worldwide.
• The widespread cultural impact of portraying Jesus in mainstream media.

• How Dallas stays faithful to the Bible while using artistic imagination to expand character backstories.
• The importance of cultural and historical accuracy in storytelling.
• Why his love for scripture helps him walk the line between entertainment and biblical truth.

• The Five Loaves and Two Fish Principle: "It is not your job to feed the 5,000. It is only to provide the loaves and fish."
• Why letting go of results and focusing on giving your best effort is a life-changing mindset.

• Dallas is currently writing Season 6 and finalizing post-production for Season 5.
• Upcoming theatrical releases for The Chosen continue to expand its audience.
• Updates on Dallas' family, faith, and future projects.

🎥 Watch The Chosen: The Chosen App
📱 Follow Dallas Jenkins: @DallasJenkins
🔗 Visit The Chosen Website: www.thechosen.tv

📞 Book a Call with Greg Hanna for Cybersecurity Solutions: TOSSC3.com

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🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🎬 Dallas Jenkins' Journey & The Birth of The Chosen📊 The Impact of The Chosen📖 Balancing Scripture & Creativity🙏 The Biggest Lesson Dallas Has Learned in Life🔥 What’s Next for The Chosen?📢 Stay Connected with Dallas Jenkins & The Chosen

In this episode of Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto with Greg Hanna, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna sit down with Joshua Zetumer, acclaimed screenwriter behind hit projects like Patriots Day, RoboCop, and the new FX and Hulu series Say Nothing. Joshua dives deep into his creative process, balancing authenticity with compelling storytelling, and the years of research that shaped his portrayal of the Northern Ireland conflict.

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Guest Information:
Joshua Zetumer
Catch Say Nothing streaming now on Hulu under the FX banner.

In this episode of Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto with Greg Hanna, Greg and Neil Haley sit down with real estate innovator and Netflix star Bryce Lee. Bryce shares his journey from a driven 14-year-old assistant in the real estate world to becoming a groundbreaking marketer and Netflix reality TV personality.

The conversation dives deep into Bryce’s strategies for marketing luxury properties, his role in transforming real estate practices in Washington State, and the experiences that shaped his success. They also explore Bryce’s time on the Netflix show The Trust, a reality TV series with a unique twist on trust, greed, and competition.

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In this episode of The Greg Hanna Podcast, Greg is joined by New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin to discuss his latest book, Bandit Heaven, and the fascinating history of the Wild West. Tom shares insights into the true stories of Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the infamous Outlaw Trail. The conversation dives into how Hollywood portrays these legends, the evolution of Western storytelling, and the meticulous research behind Tom's bestsellers.

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If you’re a fan of Westerns, history, or just great storytelling, this episode is a must-listen.

Guest Information:
Tom Clavin
Website: www.tomclavin.com
Latest Book: Bandit Heaven