Paul Vato Presents:

Chicano Director, Producer And Filmmaker On What It Takes To Become A Successful Director In Hollywood & The Peek At Pico Controversy With Patrick Perez Vidauri!

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 VIDAURI Patrick Perez Vidauri is a writer/director based in Los Angeles. His first feature "Lola's Love...

Comedian, Actor, Roaster & Pug Lover On What It's Like To Roast The Judges HARD On America's Got Talent, Get Booed & Then Get Invited Back With Alex Hooper.

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 positivity. His joke writing is clever and fearless. Onstage he bursts with energy. Alex shines just like his sp...

Actor & Bodybuilding Champion On Leaving Bodybuilding & How Making Movies In Other Countries Is Way More Dangerous Than In The US & The UK. Meet Oliver Price.

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 and standing at 6'2" he is a physically imposing actor, (voted most popular cyborg) in the TV series 'Beat The Cyborgs' and ...

Actor, Comedian & Musician From Idiocracy, Silicon Valley & Lopez On TV Land Discusses Going From Being A Gang Banger To Working With George Lopez. Meet Anthony “Big CiTRic” Campos!

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 and raised in Boyle Heights, a predominantly Latino neighborhood in East LA. As a child, Anthony was impressed with perf...

Comedian, Actor & Roaster Was Made To Work In The Family Crack Business At 10 Years Old & Most Recently Almost Gets Canceled. Meet Richard Villa.

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 comedian and actor whose comedic influences draw from life experiences growing up as a Mexican-American Lati...

This Pandemic Inspired App Is Changing How Stand Up Comedy Is Performed From Home. Meet, aLiveShow App Founders, Forrest Haigh & Ruben Cagnie.

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 to go, he decided to create a space for creative folks to perform during quarantine and beyond. Working with his best-pro...

Actor, Singer and Voice Artist Talks About Being Adopted, Finding His Birth Mother, As Well As His Work On Curb Your Enthusiasm. Meet Ray Buffer.

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 with over 35 years experience. He was adopted at the age of 29 days and has searched and identified...

Improv Teacher, Performer & Author Discusses Her Tenure In The World Of Chicago Improvisational Comedy & Alludes To A Mysterious Secret!. Paul Vato Presents: Susan Messing.

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 improviser and comedian for 35 years. She is an alumna of the iO Theatre, Second City’s Mainstage, and a foun...

Jason Paige. Original Pokémon Theme Song Singer & Vocal Acrobat Discusses His Upcoming Concert & Base Set Unlimited Box Break & Wows Us w/ A LIVE Improvised Paul Vato & Fireside Chat Theme Song!

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 Jason throughout his musically storied career. This show was recorded LIVE on FiresideChat.com , which is a revolut...

Butch Bradley, Las Vegas Headliner & Actor Reveals What Life As A Comedian Is Really Like!

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 of stand-up and improv around the globe; from small clubs to big casinos, feature films to late-night te...

Jeffrey Keller. NFL Alumni, Stand Up Comedian, Radio & Podcast Host Talks About The World Of Stand Up Comedy and Working With Paul Mooney!

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 and in other small parts in film and television. He can be heard Fridays from 4 to 5pm on KPFK 90.7FM on the P...

Joe "Stapes" Stapleton. Poker Commentator, Comedian & Podcaster Accidentally Reveals His Secret Addiction!

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 whore, social vigilante, upward failer and hooker with a heart of gold is our esteemed guest today. Aft...

A Chance Encounter W/ Dan Aykroyd Changed This Emmy Award Winning Comedy Writer's Life Forever. Paul Vato Presents: Chris Cluess.

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 future episode. CHRIS CLUESS Chris Cluess is a producer and writer, known for MADtv (1995), SCTV Network (1981), The Si...

Pepper on American Story Shares Her Incredible Journey From Denver To Chicago To Hollywood And What It's Like To Live In Peter Lawford's Last Place Of Residence | Paul Vato Presents: Naomi Grossman

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 craft. Join us as she takes us through her dynamic career, revealing how she transitioned from teaching Spanish ...

What It Was Like Coming Up In The Chicago Improv Scene In The 1900s & What It's Like To Play Mr. Laritate From Wizards of Waverly Place With Bill Chott.

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 stars of the Jonny Knoxville movie The Ringer, Bill Chott. BILL CHOTT Bill Chott is an American actor ...

Canadian TV Personality & Podcaster Comes To Vegas For A Visit And Is PROMPTLY Robbed Blind! 🤕 Meet Kaye Parker Of Trials And Tribulations Podcast.

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 being a judge on The Shot: Canada. Overall, Kay Parker's journey in entertainment is a testament to th...

Let's See How FAST You Can Guess Who Today's Guest is on The Super Secret Celebrity Show. His Initials Are "NG"!

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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS - Buy The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VATO.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you! - Play on Cl...

LA LA LA, NA NA NA, You Will Never Guess Who Our Guest Is On Today's Episode of The Super Secret Celebrity Show w/ "LA"!

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VATO.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you! - Play on ClubGG Poker with over $200,000 worth of prizes every month...

Super Secret Celebrity Show w/ JS

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, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato across all social medi...

This Guest’s Name Might “Ring” A Bell! Welcome To The Super Secret Celebrity Show w/ “BC”

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 & entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato across all social media at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaulVato.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPON...

What Did John Lennon Have To Do w/ DACA? Cool Immigration Stories w/Dr Aryn Conrad, Esq & Paul Vato!

What do John Lennon of the Beatles & DACA have in common? Tune in and find out. Let’s just say, no John Lennon, no DACA. In case you are wondering why this podcast is so short, it is because it was part of the MyRødeCast 1-2 minute podcast competition. Please make sure to like, subscribe & sponsor our podcasts, thank you! Dr. Aryn Conrad, Esq. is an Immigration Lawyer helping creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals and others navigate US immigration, avoiding the rocks, towards safe wate...

You MADtv, Bro? Thas Sah! Welcome To Ep 1 of The Super Secret Celebrity Show w/ “RN”

This Super Secret Celebrity has written for such comedic hit shows as MADtv, In Living Color & has even performed on Broadway. However, he does have a serious side, so without further ado, please meet our Super Secret Celebrity! In case you are wondering why this podcast is so short, it is because it was part of the MyRødeCast 1-2 minute podcast competition. We’d like to thank our very first supporter, MARY! PAUL VATO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, pod...

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