Robby Ramos: Grit, Legacy & Theater

About this episode

Actor Robby Ramos discusses his experiences in indie wrestling and the Hollywood industry, sharing insights on character development and personal stories.

"Make them love hating you." Actor Robby Ramos joins the table for a deep dive into the "meta as f***" reality of playing a wrestler who plays a wrestler. From a projectile-vomiting audition in a Gatlinburg gym to sharing the ring with legends like CM Punk and James Harrison , Robby shares the raw truth about the physical toll of indie wrestling and the relentless hustle of the Hollywood industry. In this episode, we discuss: The Heels Experience: How showrunner Michael O'Malley molded the character of Diego Cottonmouth around Robby’s real-life Cuban-Miami roots. The Reality of the Ring: Why taking a "bump" is the worst physical pain in the world and the immense respect he gained for pro athletes. HBO’s Duster : Robby’s technical experience on the set of the new Tarantino-esque series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. The Walls Have Ears: The personal story behind Robby’s immersive play about his grandfather’s journey as a political prisoner in 1960s Cuba. Grit & Auditions: Stories of the industry’s "front lines"—from embarrassing audition moments to the mental game of memorizing lines. The Setting: Behind the scenes at Cultura Media…

People in this episode

Guest: Robby Ramos

Topics covered

• indie wrestling
• Hollywood industry
• character development
• physical toll of wrestling
• audition experiences
• personal storytelling

Keywords

• wrestling
• auditions
• CM Punk
• James Harrison
• Heels
• Duster
• Cultura Media House
• Robby Ramos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cultura Media House, HBO

Books & works: Duster, Heels

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