Creative Compulsions Podcast

IN THIS EPISODE as part of our “sneak peak” series, we were chauffeured to Hollywood to rub shoulders with the cast of “Saltburn,” at an exclusive screening. Lead by Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, Euphoria’s Jacob Elordi, and Grand Tourismo’s Archie Madekwe with Richard E. Grant, Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, and newcomer Alison Oliver rounding out the cast of this eccentric film, riddled with obse...

In the first of this double header episode, as part of our ‘new release’ series, we envelope ourselves into the year 1971 with “The Holdovers.” Headlined by critically acclaimed actor Paul Giamatti and directed by wildly respected filmmaker Alexander Payne. We’ll round our discussion with what many call the definitive prep school movie, Robin Williams' starring vehicle, 1989’s 'Dead Poet’s...

Almost everybody has a bucket list, but what happens when a promising spiritual retreat turns into a nail-biting nightmare? IN THIS BONUS EPISODE we take a break from movie discussions as Martin cracks Troy open to discuss his first time at a sensory deprivation tank. Spoiler alert, it becomes the closest thing he’s ever had to a panic attack.  As actors, we’re used to high-pressure situations. Bu...

IN THIS EPISODE, as part of their ‘new release’ series, Martin and Troy crack open the surprise MONSTER hit Five Nights at Freddy’s. Based on the beloved video game series of the same name, this movie shot straight to the top of the box office despite also being available on streaming. Listen as they download listeners with their separate ‘solo’ movie experiences, and reveal their verdict in front...

Welcome back to Creative Compulsions! IN THIS EPISODE Martin and Troy revisit the cult classic 'Hocus Pocus' which returned to theaters this month to celebrate its thirty-year anniversary. We went back to the theaters to witness history in the making, join us as we unravel our thoughts, through the eyes of someone watching it for the first time VERSUS somebody who grew up with it embedded...

Welcome to Creative Compulsions! Hosted by actor, Martin Martinez , featuring actor/writer and self-improvement aficionado, Troy Hatt . Come hang out with us as we take a break from the LA grind to unravel movies both new and old. We’ll intersperse our discussions with “special episodes,” from Bucket Lists, to Panic Attacks, no topic is off the table. It’s more than a podcast, it’s an unabashed de...