Paul Vato Presents:

Paul Vato had the amazing opportunity to chat with the very inspirational and motivational actor and podcaster, Amber Wegner. Amber Wegner is an award winning actor and producer based out of Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Sacramento CA, she knew at a young age, after her first visit to the backlot tour at Universal Studios, that she belonged in Los Angeles. She moved to LA at 28 years...

Magical Katrina delves into her meteoric rise in the world of magic and clowning. We discuss how the pandemic changed how magic is performed and ways for artists to make a living. We also chat about her recent appearance on Penn and Teller's Fool Us television show. MAGICAL KATRINA Katrina Kroetch has performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in Africa, India, Mexico,...

The importance of studying improvisational comedy, not just for acting but for relationships, business and life in general is one of the many exciting topics that we cover today on Paul Vato Presents with our very special guest, Eric Artell. We chat about working for America's Funniest Videos: Prank Academy and what it's like to be a working actor in Hollywood. Come learn about the power o...

Natalya Michelle discusses her career as an actor and director and now a social media maven. By just implementing some of her tips, tricks and recommendations you will definitely see a growth in your social media presence. NATALYA MICHELLE Natalya is a full-time actress, influencer, 6 figure entrepreneur, and director at just 20 years old. She has worked on some major shows such as, “TLC’s Say Yes...

Paul Vato chats with Victor Ramos about his latest projects, drop your questions in the comment section to be answered in an upcoming episode of Tells From The Crypto! Victor Ramos aka Cryptovicny is an entrepreneur, visionary and business development professional.  As the Founder and Creator of Famecoin© as well as The F*KN GUY NFT Project he is looking to change the landscapes of entertainment a...

What happens when a West Coast Chicano kid decides to go to school in New York in the 1900s? What does being a Latino Filmmaker mean? Is Melissa Villaseñor being unfairly judged by the Latino community for her latest Saturday Night Live Sketch, Peek At Pico? Tune in and find out. Paul Vato chats with his old pal, Patrick Perez Vidauri, an OVERNIGHT SUCCESS, 25 years in the making! PATRIC PEREZ VID...

Alex Hooper, a stand up comedian, actor, author, calendar maker, pug dad, festival socialite likes to galavant around the world spreading joy! Today we chat about his recent marriage after a 15 year courtship, his multiple appearances on America's Got Talent and clotheslining a small child while slack lining in the park. ALEX HOOPER He delights crowds by blending dark humor with silly positivi...

Oliver Price discusses his journey from Leicester to London and what it's like to be an actor in the UK. Oliver travels the world as an actor and stuntman after leaving his life as a body builder behind. We also discuss the differences between speaking "American" and "English". No worries, mate! OLIVER PRICE Having been a British Champion bodybuilder weighing a lean 240lbs...

Going from troubled gang banger, to rap artist to actor in Hollywood, Anthony “Big CiTRic” Campos shares his storied career. Anthony & Paul discuss the origins of Anthony's nickname, "Big CiTRic", what it's really like to work with George Lopez & why taking a Greyhound bus from LA to Las Vegas is just a HORRIBLE idea! Anthony “Big CiTRic” Campos Anthony Campos was born an...

Richard Villa discusses what doing comedy is like as a stand up comedian who happens to be Latino. We delve into his upbringing as a child crack dealer in order to help support his family and what it's like to bridge the world of Mexican and American stand up comedy and how to come back from the brink of being canceled! RICHARD VILLA Richard Villa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) stand-up come...

Meet "aLiveShow" App Founders, Forrest Haigh & Ruben Cagnie as they discuss their inspiration for the "aLiveShow" platform and what it takes to bring an app to market! aLiveShow It was March 2020…. Forrest - a software engineer / comedian (the perfect combo, right?) was stuck in his house quarantining along with the rest of the world. Itching to perform but having nowhere t...

Ray Buffer talks about being adopted, finding and connecting with his birth family and eventually getting to work on Curb Your Enthusiasm. We discuss what life in Florida and the East Coast is like for actors and when is the right time to move to Hollywood. We also discuss the importance of nice cold hot tub beers! RAY BUFFER Ray Buffer is an actor, singer, voice over artist, director and producer...

Iconic Chicago improvisor and teacher dishes on all things improv, her amazingly talented daughter, her ex-husband and her experience as a widow. After 25 years, Paul Vato reconnects with his level 3 improv teacher, Susan Messing! A truly heartfelt episode of Paul Vato Presents. SUSAN MESSING Susan Messing, a NJ native and graduate of Northwestern University’s Theatre School, has been an improvise...

Paul Vato sits down to discuss Jason's upcoming concert and Base Set Unlimited Box Break at The Space in Las Vegas. We discuss Jason's love of Pokémon and his fans. We touch on Jason's rich musical history and get to hear, not only an original and improvised Paul Vato and Fireside theme song for THIS show, but also an amazing medley of commercial jingles that have been performed by Jas...

Paul and Butch discuss what it's like to have a residency at the newly remodeled LA Comedy Club inside The Strat Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas! We delve into what it takes to make it in the very competitive world of stand up comedy and what Butch Bradley has had to do to achieve his success. This episode is both informative and funny! Veteran comedian, Butch Bradley has taken his unique blend...

Jeffrey Keller reminisces about being raised in Los Angeles and his very colorful childhood, mingling at parties thrown by his parents where the who's who of the music scene would show up, some of them to buy stolen goods! Jeff was born in Los Angeles to a white mom and black father.  He has performed on BET's comic view for 3 seasons, opened for for Paul Mooney, and has been seen on HBO a...

Paul Vato first met Joe Stapleton when he was a runner at MADtv around 2005. Years later, Stapes has become, not only a top stand up comedian in the US and the UK, but one of the most recognized faces and voices in the world of poker! At the top of the show we catch Joe ripping into his secret addiction, and it's not pretty. This self described comedian, shaman, mother, conquistador, attention...

Meet one of the brilliant minds behind the wild success of MADtv. After a 15 year hiatus, Paul Vato reconnects with "Uncle Chris" and they chat about how a chance encounter with Dan Aykroyd changed the trajectory of his life forever and what writing on SCTV was like. If you have questions for "Uncle Chris" please drop them in the comments and will get them answered for you in a...

When I first met Naomi, her spark was undeniable. A vibrant actress and comedian, Naomi's life story is as captivating as her performances. From her early days in Denver, where her Peace Corps volunteer parents shaped her cultural upbringing, to her transformation into a Spanish teacher turned actress – Naomi's journey is one of resilience, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her craf...

Meet award winning improv coach, Bill Chott, an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Mr. Laritate on the Disney Channel series, Wizards of Waverly Place. Bill is not only a wealth of information when it comes to improv comedy he is also very generous with his motivational and profound wisdom. Paul Vato interviews his old friend and fellow improvisor from Chicago and one of the st...

Kaye Parker shares her very own personal trials and tribulations, such as the loss of her child & her horrific first ever visit to Las Vegas where she and her nebbish ex-husband were promptly attacked and had all of their belongings stolen because of an AirBnB scam gone from bad to worse. In this season 2 premier, Paul & Kaye chat about her podcast, Trials & Tribulations, as well as be...

This Super Secret Celebrity was discovered during an acting class as a boy, today he is one of Hollywood's most recognized faces with more than 150 large and small-screen credits to his name over a 25-year career! PAUL VATO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato across all social media at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaulVato.co...

This ALMOST Pulitzer Prize winning Super Secret Celebrity makes his living using his hands AND his mouth! We’d like to thank our very first supporter, MARY! PAUL VATO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato across all social media at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaulVato.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS - Buy The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ...

This self described comedian, shaman, mother, conquistador, attention whore, social vigilante, upward failer and hooker with a heart of gold is our Super Secret Celebrity on this episode of, The Super Secret Celebrity Show! JS is considered a Super Celebrity and is super famous to only about 3,000 people worldwide, can you guess who this is? PAUL VATO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  is an actor, improvisor...

You can catch this Secret Celebrity on such hit TV shows as Wizards of Waverly Place, The Dana Carvey Show & Saturday Night Live. He has also graced the big screen with stand out performances in Dude, Where’s My Car, Galaxy Quest & The Ringer. Can you guess who our Super Secret Celebrity guest is? PAUL VATO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster &...