What does it actually take to transition from a top-tier social media influencer to a Hollywood leading actor? In this episode of The Axel Axe Show, director Axel Axe sits down with actor, author, and creator Fabian Arnold (Big Rage, Broken Boy) to break down the unvarnished realities of the film industry, acting techniques, and building a true media universe.

Two cousins clean up after contract killers for a living. In The Marleys, bleach and small talk get them through the work. Neither does much for what they’ve avoided saying to each other.

Most people drift through their 20s without a clear set of operating rules. In this video, I break down the 5 core mental models I used to go from growing up poor in Havana, Cuba, to building a studio-grade production company in Hollywood and hosting a top-tier podcast.

"Failure is just the tuition that we have to pay to learn how to get through life... but just don't let that element of having someone who did you wrong ruin your heart and the things that you want to do."

Landing a spot on Netflix’s Dated & Related—which happened after Jason self-edited a travel reel using Premiere Pro and submitted it on a whim—gave him his first real taste of the industry. But Jason quickly realized that relying solely on television producers or acting auditions puts all your power in someone else's hands.

On a recent episode of The Axel Axe Show, actress, writer, and romance creator Brittany Marsicek (Campus Rivals, Relationship Goals) sat down with director Axel Arzola to talk about the real state of modern dating, how men and women listen differently, and why the classic early-2000s rom-com deserves a serious comeback.

Elijah Flores is proof that maturity doesn't come from winning easily—it comes from getting knocked down, taking radical responsibility for your mess, and doing the ugly, quiet work to rebuild.

When you look at high-performing athletes, it’s easy to assume they were born with a rare, effortless genetic gift. We love to worship natural talent—especially in Hollywood and professional sports. But what happens when you enter the ring with zero natural talent, no amateur background, and only raw, relentless discipline to carry you?

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through vertical dramas lately, chances are you’ve seen Mark Pontarelli. He’s the guy rocking a sharp suit, giving intense, smoldering looks, or playing a high-stakes werewolf CEO.

Mark dropped by the studio for an episode of The Axel Axe Show, and honestly, it felt less like a formal podcast and more like two friends kicking back, cracking jokes, and talking shop. We went everywhere—from the absolute chaos of shooting 90-minute vertical movies in just seven days, to why acting schools never teach you about money, and how turning 30 completely shatters your worldview.

Tony grew up in a tough environment in the Dallas, Texas, suburb of Pleasant Grove. He was raised by a single father and supported by his aunts. He faced early struggles in school, often feeling overlooked and underestimated. But everything began to change when he transferred to Plano West High School, where he found a new environment, positive influences, and a sense of purpose. He rose to become Senior Class President and Homecoming King, proving that a new mindset can change everything.

Axel Axe and Tony Mack don’t just talk the talk—they’ve lived it.