Why Hollywood Success Won’t Save You – Pooch Hall Gets Real

In this episode of Elevated Game, G Wayne sits down with actor and athlete Pooch Hall — best known for his roles on The Game and Ray Donovan — for a funny, real, and inspiring deep dive into his journey from Massachusetts to Hollywood.Actor Pooch Hall sits down with G-Wayne to talk about life after The Game, navigating Hollywood without losing himself, and why staying hungry matters more than being famous. From Drake vs Kendrick debates to real-life lessons, Pooch keeps it funny, honest, and elevated.Pooch opens up about his early grind, starting out with commercials and voiceovers before breaking through as “Derwin Davis” on The Game. He shares how rejection, persistence, and faith shaped his path — and what it felt like landing his first leading role. From behind-the-scenes stories about Tia Mowry, Lisa Bonet, and Snoop Dogg, to real-life lessons about discipline, focus, and humility, this episode is equal parts hilarious and motivating.🔥 Highlights:🏈 The real story of how Pooch landed his role as Derwin Davis on The Game — after almost losing it.🎬 Early career grind — from background actor to starring alongside John Voight and Liev Schreiber.🎤 His wildest Hollywood experiences, from Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror to Ray Donovan.😂 Behind-the-scenes stories about Tia & Tamera Mowry and those unforgettable “on-screen romance” moments.💪 How boxing taught him focus, discipline, and control in both acting and life.🧠 Why listening is the most underrated skill in Hollywood.🙏 Staying grounded, sober, and centered through fame, family, and fatherhood.🏀 Basketball rivalries, LA Fitness trash talk, and who really wins on the court.💬 His advice for young actors: “Be humble. Be a student. And always, always listen.”Connect with Pooch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampoochhall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPoochHall?mibextid=LQQJ4dThreads: https://www.threads.com/@iampoochhall Connect with G Wayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast Executive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.