The Grotto

Today we are talking to a former Hollywood trainer, somatic depth psychologist and the primary phycological support for Save A Warrior. A veteran, law enforcement, and first responder suicide prevention organization.

In this episode Michael talks the mission of healing trauma, what somatic depth psychology is, and tells the story of when he was held captive by a pseudo spiritual, megalomaniac guru in India.

Let’s check out Michael Hofrath.

Luke Storey is a former celebrity stylist and host of the The Life Stylist podcast. 

He is a transformational life coach, public speaker and successful entrepreneur. 

In this episode Luke talks being sent to a cult children’s prison of sorts, coming out of a crushing and debilitating drug addiction, and all kinds of incredible thoughts on chemtrails, blue light pollution and many others. 

He’s hilarious, honest, and unapologetically himself.

Today we are talking to the insanely talented Oona Chaplin. 

We all watched in horror when she met a shocking and abrupt death while pregnant, during the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones.

She also played across Tom Hardy in the acclaimed series Taboo.

Her latest project is as a principal character the new Avatar films set to release over the next few years. 

In this episode we talk about the magic of music, overcoming the fear of not being enough, and the psyche of being an actor.

Today we are talking to a titan of an independent feature and documentary film producer, Stephen Nemeth. 

We’re talking about the man who produced Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro. 

He is also a veteran in the documentary world bringing us, War Dance, Pick up the mic, and Dogtown and Z-boys.

In this episode Stephen talks about the role of the producer in the industry and how it has changed over the years. 

He’s kind, no nonsense and an absolute ass

Max Martini is a man's man of an actor. He championed the role as Mark "Oz" Geist in Micheal Bay's 13 Hours, joined Tom Hanks and Matt Damon in Saving Private Ryan, Fought alien reptiles in Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific rim. The Unit? There isn't enough room for the amazing roles he's played. 

An actor who genuinely loves and respects our military veterans. In this episode Max talks film training, acting, giving back, overcoming life situations and never giving up.

This amazing actor has performed along side Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz in Knight and Day, plays Hawkman in Legends of tomorrow, and with Steve Carell and Diane Kruger in the Zemekis film Welcome to Marwen. 

In this episode Falk talks about a complete mental breakdown, escaping the Iron Curtain, and throwing Tom Cruise through a window. 

This one is amazing, and so is Falk Hentschel.

#9 Genius composer and musician Flipper Dalton.

Has songs in the Da Vinci Code and Dorian Gray. One of the original members of The Prodigy. Former Brittish Paratrooper and my hilarious friend. Member of the band Nexus Plate.

Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto is an Iraq Combat Veteran, Screenwriter/Director, Poet, Musician, Comedian and Yogi. 

In this episode he tells a short version of his life story.

From early childhood to combat in Iraq, the brink of suicide and spending time in mental institutions, to coming out of the darkness and achieving his dream of writing a feature film starring Bruce Willis. 

Get to know the host of The Grotto Podcast.

Todd Robinson is an emmy award winner who has worked alongside Ridley Scott, Sydney Pollack and Micheal Bay to name a few.

He produced the movie White Squall starring Jeff Bridges which was directed by Ridley Scott.

His most recent film is coming out soon, it’s called the Last Full Measure, it’s starring Ed Harris, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Plummer, Peter Fonda an incredible cast.

Todd Has a ton to say about his process, if you are a filmmaker you don't want to miss this on

Marc Menchaca is a dynamic and talented actor, most known from his recent role as Russ Langmore in the acclaimed Netflix series Ozark (Jason Bateman, Laura Linney) 

His role as Gunnery Sgt. Mike 'Gunny' Wynn in the HBO series Generation Kill along side Alexander Skarsgard, Rudy Reyes and Rich McDonald gave him the notoriety to break into the impossible industry. 

In this episode he talks acting from a Meisner perspective, confidence, and what it's like to do the impossible.