Ever wondered how an improv comedy group can create a hit TV show? Join me in this captivating episode as I sit down with the incredibly talented Kate Lambert to discuss her journey from the world of improv to the creation of her show, Teachers, on TV Land. We explore the origins of Teachers, from Kate's time with The Katydids improv group and their early videos to the eventual purchase of the show by TV Land. Along the way, we delve into the creative process, the surprise of not being replaced by big-name actors, and the importance of Chicago actors in the show. We also reminisce about Kate's first job at Second City, which just so happened to be on a cruise ship. Additionally, we touch on the development of the characters in Teachers, the professional elements like costumes and makeup that brought them to life, and the sketches from the web series that made it to the TV show. Finally, I share my own experiences with the Second City theater and the incredible people I saw there, such as Tina Fey, Stephanie Weir, Rachel Dratch and Tina Fey. In this episode, we discuss the crucial lesson of treating every job, even unpaid gigs, with the utmost professionalism and dedication. We'll also chat about The Katydids journey to LA, the value of having a supportive executive on their side, and the impact of the improv community in Chicago. Don't miss our conversation on Mo Collins' work on MADtv, Kate's recent projects, and her aspirations to return to Chicago and visit the space where her journey began. Join us for this engaging and entertaining episode — you won't want to miss it! EPISODES (0:00:04) - Kate Lambert on Teachers and Second City: Kate Lambert and TV Land's Teachers, The Katydids improv group, Chicago actors, and Second City cruise ship job are discussed. (0:13:23) - Developing Characters and Second City Memories: Kate Lambert and I discussed her career in improv, the exaggerated characters for TV Land's Teachers, and the impact of The Second City Theater. (0:18:27) - From Improv to Success: Mo Collins' work on MADtv, Orange Alert, Improv Olympic's name change, Kate's family's support, and Kate's aspirations to return to Chicago are discussed. (0:27:26) - Moving to LA and Making It: Kate and her team's creative freedom, Mo Collins' work, the value of an executive, and the impact of the improv community

Paul Vato sits down with the incredibly engaging Will Luera for a lively conversation about the unique naming conventions within his family and his journey to living in Florida. Will takes us on a fascinating exploration of the origins of his family name and the Latino tradition of taking the mother's maiden name as a middle name. Learn how the vibrant Cuban culture has evolved over the years and why Sarasota is home to the 'number two beach in America'! From Mexico to Texas and beyond, our family migration stories take center stage as we delve into the rich tapestry of our shared connections, ancestry, and diverse cultures that make up our heritage. In this episode, we explore the exciting world of improv and performance, with Will sharing how his background in physics and experiences in CrossFit and Yoga have influenced his teaching methods. We talk about the art of stand-up comedy and the process of crafting a set, as well as some of our favorite comedians. And if you're curious about the intersection of language learning and improvisation, Will shares his journey of learning Spanish and Portuguese, as well as his insights into the letter systems of Arabic, Russian, and Norwegian. Our laughter, connection, and discovery don't end there! We discuss the idea of a road trip to the cities our families originated from and the possibility of opening up our own improv club. We also consider working in Latin America and the connection between our fathers' experiences as boxers (you know, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc). Plus, we celebrate our podcast's success of breaking the top 10 of independent comedy improv podcasts on GoodPods! Don't miss this incredible episode filled with humor, insight, and camaraderie. Will Luera⁠ is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of Big Bang Improv & serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. Will is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and ministry for persons with dementia and their caregivers. He sits on the board of CreArte Latino, a Latino-centric cultural community

It's Owwll Week (Aug 14 - 20th, 2022) and we are joined by Jason R. Hill, the founder of the Owwll App. We delve a bit into Jason's business and podcasting background and learn about the inspiration behind the creation of this game changing platform and along the way we learn what it takes to go from ideation to completion of a brand new app. We also meet and speak with one of the Owwll App's top Brand Ambassadors and find out how Owwll has positively affected her life. "Connect. Learn. Grow. Owwll connects you to professionals through live audio calls, and is focused on helping you seek or provide advice." - Jason R. Hill In this episode we learn: 1. How difficult it is create and market a success app (only 1% of all apps are successful). 2. Why using the Owwll App to make new business connections and to network makes perfect sense. 3. Why Jason has partnered up with Place of Hope and is donating the proceeds from Owwll Week to them. (Aug 14 - 20th, 2022) Proceeds from Owwll Week will benefit Place of Hope, a charity dedicated to "rescuing abused and neglected children" and "placing hope in a child's future". If you are looking to monetize your time and your knowledge in a SAFE way, download the Owwll App RIGHT NOW! (use referral code "VATO"). Disclosure: Paul Vato is an Owwll App Brand Ambassador. Paul Vato⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠VATO.tv⁠. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY! ⁠bit.ly/ClubGGVato⁠ - Monetize your time & knowledge w/⁠Owwll⁠. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use

Paul Vato and Natalie Stavola were both raised Roman Catholic and share their mutually traumatic family and school experiences. Apparently, Paul still holds a massive grudge against the CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) kids that used to invade HIS school to learn about Catholicism, of which Natalie was one of them. We also learn that maybe, just maybe, using tequila to soothe a child's sore tooth and whiskey to settle a little girl's tummy might just not be that great of an idea and MAY lead to a severe case of alcoholism and addiction. ¡Olé! In this episode we learn: 1. The differences in how men and women try to "fix" things. 2. How there is a 12 step program to suit everyone's needs, even yours! 3. How stand up comedy and satire actually helps us to digest information that otherwise would've hit against the cognitive dissonance. "If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation and end repeat cycles that make you feel stuck, frustrated, or constantly choosing toxic relationships." - Natalie Stavola Natalie Stavola is an actress, writer, producer and certified life and dating coach with a degree in psychology. She specializes in toxic relationships both on and off screen and helps people overcome their insecurities and turn their fears into strengths while being an example of practicing what she preaches. She breaks out of limiting beliefs while coaching others on how to do the same. Originally from the northeast and currently residing in Los Angeles, Natalie has kept that east coast edge with an added Cali ease. Sharp wit with a cool vibe. You can see her on Amazon prime or interviewed recently on the CW. Paul Vato⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠VATO.tv⁠. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY!

Paul Vato sits down (not on the toilet) and chats with comedian Ben Morrison. Ben has been doing stand up comedy for over 20 years and has discovered the importance of social media to help him land branding deals with major companies. Ben can also fully produce your next stand up comedy special for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and all of the other streaming services. Paul and Ben also chat about what it was like studying with William H. Macey and David Mamet at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and his connection to Mark Cuban, the owner of Fireside, where this podcast is recorded in front of a live studio audience.  In this episode you will learn: 1. The importance of using all social media to promote your brand. 2. The major differences and nuances of TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. 3. How Ben turned his disease into a money making business venture. "The cavalry isn't coming. You are the cavalry. Which is what I tell myself in moments where things aren't working." - Ben Morrison Ben Morrison is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, comedian and filmmaker. Acting since he was 6 years old, Ben is a graduate of NYU’s TISCH School of the arts where he trained under William H. Macy and David Mamet, and added stand-up comedian to his resume shortly thereafter. It’s been a blur ever since. A staple of LA area comedy clubs, Ben is a regular at the Improv and Laugh Factory, and most recently wrote and acted in The Telethon for America, a star-studded get-out-the-vote comedy special with Chelsea Handler, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman and many more. On camera, Ben is best known for his recurring role as Young Eli David on NCIS, as the lead on a season of MTV’s Punk’d, starring in a season of Mr. Personalities for Marc Cuban’s HDNet, or guest-starring opposite Jon Lovitz and Bill Bellamy on Mr. Box Office. Additionally, Ben has been seen as a lead in feature films Ouija Exorcism, From the Dead, and FOX’s 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity where he played an eerily good Abe Lincoln. BenTheMorrison.com Paul Vato⁠⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & en

Andrew Roffe answers the most important question on Paul, and everybody else's mind, "why are you gay?" We also find out what it's like touring the country in a 14 seater van and opening for viral internet comedic sensation, Wisconsin's Charlie Berens. Even though this episode came in a little late for Pride month we still delve in to Andrew Roffe's personal life, even going as far as using this platform to find him a potential partner. In this episode you will learn: 1. How improv training helps you become a better stand up, quicker. 2. How a positive shift in your work ethic will lead you to more successful business opportunities. 3. How owning a t-shirt company is a horrible idea. "I could be a training wheels gay for a homophobe. I'm a very safe and non-threatening gay person." - Andrew Roffe Andrew Roffe graduated from the famed Second City Conservatory in Chicago. Some of his TV/Film credits include Year One, Think Like a Man, Maron, and Trophy Wife. He is a comedy writer on the award-winning film Purpose Over Prison starring Romany Malco and Regina Hall. Andrew performs across the country with internet sensation Charlie Berens. He can be found on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / TikTok at @ASAP_Roffe Paul Vato⁠⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠⁠VATO.tv⁠⁠. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY! ⁠⁠bit.ly/ClubGGVato⁠⁠ - Monetize your time & knowledge w/⁠⁠Owwll⁠⁠. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use on the app. Apple: ⁠⁠apple.co/35HC0hd⁠⁠ • Android: ⁠⁠bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay⁠⁠ ⁠⁠PaulVato.com⁠⁠⁠ to connect with Paul Vato across all social media. --- Send in a voice message

Do you dream of leaving the rat race behind and hitting the road in a tiny home? Today we meet Artisan Josh who spent decades in prison and now roams the country in his tiny home inspiring and motivating others to do the same. We get to hear about the incredible tiny home communities that are sprouting up around the United States and get a sneak peak into the tiny home festivals happening all over. Van life forever! Artisan Josh is a tiny home dweller, builder and simple living advocate. In this episode of Paul Vato Presents, you will learn: 1. What's it like to live in a SWAT conversion van for 11 days in front of 30 Rock in the center of New York City. 2. Why living in a tiny home is becoming a more viable and eviable option for more and more people worldwide. 3. About the very powerful and inspirational tiny home community that is exploding around the world. "It is a phenomenal way of living. I tell people all the time that you can always go back. You can always get a house, you can always buy a piece of property. You can always accumulate your stuff again, that's no problem. The experience that you will get from living tiny and going on the road, living simply and just living and experiencing life is more valuable than any dollar amount." - Artisan Josh Instagram.com/Artisan_Josh ⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠⁠⁠VATO.tv⁠⁠⁠. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY! ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ClubGGVato⁠⁠⁠ - Monetize your time & knowledge w/⁠⁠⁠Owwll⁠⁠⁠. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use on the app. Apple: ⁠⁠⁠apple.co/35HC0hd⁠⁠⁠ • Android: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay⁠⁠⁠

In a world of increasing polarization, Kelly Leonard is working to bridge the divide and bring people together by teaching the power of improv. In this episode you will learn: 1. The importance of play, especially as we get older. 2. The power of "Yes, And" to create agreement and understanding. 3. The importance of a shared humanity that includes people who may not think or vote like we do. "The world we live in right now, no one wants to work together. It's never been this bad, in my experience. If we could just enter rooms with curiosity instead of blame, if we could enter rooms with a 'Thank You, Because' orientation, I think we have a shot." - Kelly Leonard Kelly Leonard is the Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City” was released to critical acclaim in 2015 by HarperCollins and was praised by Michael Lewis in Vanity Fair who called it “...an excellent guide to the lessons that have bubbled up in Second City’s improv workshops.” Kelly is a popular speaker on the power of improvisation to transform people’s lives. He has presented at The Aspen Ideas Festival, The Code Conference, TEDx Broadway, Chicago Ideas Festival, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and for companies such as Coca Cola, Microsoft, Twitter, Memorial Sloan Kettering and DDB Worldwide. Kelly co-created an initiative with the Center for Decision Research at the Booth School at the University of Chicago, The Second Science Project, that looks at behavioral science through the lens of improvisation. He also hosts the podcast, “Getting to Yes, And,” for Second City Works and WGN radio that features interviews with academics, authors and leaders such as Brene Brown, Adam Grant, Michael Lewis, Lindy West, Ash Carter and Amy Edmondson. For over twenty years, Kelly oversaw Second City’s live theatrical divisions where he helped generate original productions with such talent as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Steve Carell, Keegan-Michael Key, Amy Sedaris, Adam McKay and others. In 2019, Arts Alliance Illinois awarded Kelly and his wife Anne Libera with their Creative Voice Award. Twitter.com/KLSecondCity

Paul Vato reconnects with his old pal from Chicago, Jonathan Pitts, an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller who has performed and/or taught in 26 countries and 98 cities. They discuss the early days of Salsation, the world's first Latino improv and sketch comedy group and what it's like to travel the world teaching and doing improv. Jonathan reminds us the importance of saying "yes, and" to yourself! Jonathan Pitts is the former Executive Director of Chicago Improv Productions; Co-Founder/Producer - Chicago Improv Festival; Creator/Producer - College Improv Tournament; Founder/Producer - Teen Comedy Fest;  Founder/Producer - Chicago Podcast Festival; Creator/Director of improv theatre productions The Oracle; The Silent Movie; and Storybox Theatre. He also taught, coached, and directed at The Second City Training Center and was a contributing writer to Anne Libera's book, "The Second City Improv Almanac''. Currently, he performs and teaches on Zoom. Website: www.jonathanpittsimprov.com ⁠Paul Vato⁠⁠⁠ is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at ⁠⁠⁠VATO.tv⁠⁠⁠. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY! ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/ClubGGVato⁠⁠⁠ - Monetize your time & knowledge w/⁠⁠⁠Owwll⁠⁠⁠. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use on the app. Apple: ⁠⁠⁠apple.co/35HC0hd⁠⁠⁠ • Android: ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay⁠⁠⁠ Visit

Clayton Farris joins Paul Vato to discuss his journey from Dallas, Texas to Hollywood and what it's like to be a working actor in Hollywood. We discuss whether it is easier to date men or women and who it's easier to have sex with. Another deep dive into the wonderful world of working actors.  Clayton Farris is an actor, writer and social media influencer who hangs his hat in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Dallas, TX, Clayton has been seen in a ton of national commercials for brands you all know and perhaps love. He is a 2017 Shorty Award Nominee. Having studied at The Groundlings, Clayton enjoys the art of improv and fuses it into his character work whenever he can. His social media impact has reached over 350k viewers Worldwide across Vine, Instagram and Facebook. When not acting a fool on screen, you can catch him studying the Meisner technique at the BGB Studio in Los Angeles. TV Credits: Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Game Shakers. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/PoplVato. Monetize your knowledge AND your time with Owwll App. Give & get advice at a moment’s notice. Become an Expert on Owwll and get paid for your expertise. Enter my referral code "VATO" during sign-up to

Lisa Kaye Jennings, the voice of Lila Rossi and Cat Noir on Nickelodeon and Paramount Plus, joins Paul Vato and discusses what it like being a working voice actor in Hollywood today. We also get to hear some of her favorite characters that she voices. Thank you for tuning in. Lisa Kay Jennings is an American Voice Actress best known for her work as Lila Rossi on Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir. She's currently voicing Gina Hemphill Toms in Nickelodeon and Paramount Plus's new hit show 'Big Nate'. In addition to animation, Lisa has worked in the gaming world including playing Tama in 'World of Final Fantasy,' and she has voiced numerous commercial spots. linktr.ee/LisaKayJennings • Instagram.com/lisa.kay.jennings • Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/Po

Paul Vato had the privilege of sitting down with an old friend from The Second City in Chicago. They discuss the differences between improv and stand up as well as reminisce about Paul Vato's strange dieting habits. Jim is a native of Illinois who spent some time in Chicago performing in theater and studying improv. Jim has appeared in Weeds, The Thundermans & Black Monday with Regina Hall. Look for Jim in the Netflix limited series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, streaming later this summer. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/PoplVato. Monetize your knowledge AND your time with Owwll App. Give & get advice at a moment’s notice. Become an Expert on Owwll and get paid for your expertise. Enter my referral code "PV104447" during sign-up to get a $10 referral bonus. Apple users: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android users: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay Support Paul Vato Presents: bit.ly/PaulVatoPodcast bit.ly/PatreonPaul bit.ly/GoFundVato bit.ly/MyAmazonLink bit.ly/ClubGGVato

Paul had the amazing opportunity to chat with Joe Ucar. We chat about Jose's worldly travels and the importance of making deep meaningful connections with your audience. Jose also implores us to share our personal stories because you never know who you might be able to positively help by putting your story out in the world. We also discuss what it's like for Latinos living in the UK. Jose Ucar helps business owners and people in business to present with impact and confidence! He has been eatured on Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News as one of the Top Ten Public Speaking Coaches. Some of his articles have been featured on Mentors, Thrive Global, Disrupt Magazine and The Influencer Age. Jose Ucar is a global TEDx speaker, curator and host, NLP coach, international business, marketing specialist and founder of Jose Ucar Ltd. Jose has spent the last 10 years traveling the world, successfully growing and promoting different businesses by working alongside them to bring about transformational change through the power of advanced communication skills. His goal is to give you the confidence to present the best version of yourself when communicating with others and speaking in public. “My motto is, learn to communicate with yourself first, then with others, and finally broadcast your message to the world," Jose says. This is reflected in his own personal speaking style, which he has spent years perfecting through learning neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), business, marketing and professional public speaking from some of the best coaches in the world. Jose’s clients and partners include Procter & Gamble, SEAT, CUPRA, Sabio Group, Othership, Sports Work, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The NHS, and General Assembly, to name a few. Connect with Jose Ucar at JoseUcar.com. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our

Yoshua Greenfield writes books and creates things about living life via truth, nature, music, food, and his bare feet. He talks to us about how he discovered the joys of walking, hiking, running and dancing barefoot and learned to love his feet. Rather than tout his "accolades", Yoshua's actions speak louder than words. For the last many years he has been acting as a guide, supporting others to pull back the mask of fear and illusion and live a life in truth, an author of their own life. He expresses these "bigger" concepts through simple and common parts of life such as connecting through music, mindful cooking and living barefot. Connect with Yoshua at: YouEnjoyLife.us/foryou Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/PoplVato. Monetize your knowledge AND your time with Owwll App. Give & get advice at a moment’s notice. Become an Expert on Owwll and get paid for your expertise. Enter my referral code "PV104447" during sign-up to get a $10 referral bonus. Apple users: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android users: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay Support Paul Vato Presents: bit.

Paul Vato sits down with Lauren Lox and chat about her journey as an actor, director and producer and what motivates her to continue creating and producing her own projects in Austin, Texas. We also discuss her difficult LGBTQIA2S+ origin story and what it's like to live in Texas as a "closeted hippie"! Lauren Lox is a filmmaker based in Austin, TX. While primarily an actor, she’s also written, directed and produced three films in less than three years. She’s currently working on her comedic web series “Making It”, focused on the hilarious struggles of beginning actors. Lauren Lox hails from Austin, Texas, the live music capital of the world. She's best known for her roles as Audrey and Jessica in the respective award-winning short films "Allergies" and "Cleanse". She has made appearances in several feature films, shorts, commercials and music videos all over the southeast. Born a creator, she began acting at age seven and quickly culminated a love for theater, securing roles such as Sandy in Grease and Olivia in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. She later expanded her world view by earning a communications degree, and after a quick stint running a PR firm, found a familiar escape through turning back to the creativity residing in her bones. Thus, she launched into the world of filmmaking. While acting is her primary forte, she sometimes steps on the other side of the lens. Lox has produced and directed three films in the last three years, earning her a Best Female Director award and several nominations for her recent film, "Positive". When not filming, she loves to travel, attend music festivals, go hiking or rock climbing, and perpetually hopes to be a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race someday. Connect with Lauren Lox at: LaurenLox.com Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for a

Lincoln Hoppe, Film & Voice Actor, Improv Teacher, Musician & Gamer chats with Paul Vato about the direct impact that improv has had is his very successful acting career and why YOU should also be studying improv. We also discuss his improv teaching program and masterclass available at ImprovWizards.com which he teaches with his friend and fellow improv master, Eric Artell. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/PoplVato. Monetize your knowledge AND your time with Owwll App. Give & get advice at a moment’s notice. Become an Expert on Owwll and get paid for your expertise. Enter my referral code "PV104447" during sign-up to get a $10 referral bonus. Apple users: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android users: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay. Support Paul Vato Presents: bit.ly/PaulVatoPodcast bit.ly/PatreonPaul bit.ly/GoFundVato bit.ly/MyAmazonLink bit.ly/ClubGGVato

Paul Vato had a chance to catch up with Steph Clark and talk about the LA comedy scenes as well as what it's like being married to fellow stand up comedian and improvisor, Tom Clark.  Steph Clark described as "a rising star in the Los Angeles comedy scene," by the Pasadena Weekly. Her sarcastic absurdity leaves a lasting impression. She was featured in the Bellflower Comedy Fest, Pubs and Paws Brew Fest, and in the Semi Finals for the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club Contest. She has been a guest on WKLH FM 96.6 Milwaukee. She performs at theaters and comedy clubs across the country. Last fall, she was a part of KMA Productions Hawaiian Comedy Tour. Make sure to visit StephClarkComedy.com to keep in touch with Steph Clark and to learn about her upcoming shows! Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/PoplVato. Monetize your knowledge AND your time with Owwll App. Give & get advice at a moment’s notice. Become an Expert on Owwll and get paid for your expertise. Enter my referral code "PV104447" during sign-up to get a $10 referral bonus. Apple users: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android users: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePla

Paul Vato and Brandee Stilwell, comedic actor and author of DC's Sasquatch Detective, chat about her time working at MADtv, Family Guy and many other comedic shows of the last decade. She shares with us some incredible stories about Ron Jeremy, Gene Simmons, Betty White and Seth MacFarlane! Make sure to pick up her hilarious book of true stories, None of this is Going According to Plan, you won't be disappointed.   Born and raised as both Quaker and Cherokee in the number-one flyover state of Kansas. Brandee left the Midwest so she wouldn't become another statistic of being a divorced mother of three by the age of 19 or serving any time in the local state pen. So, she moved to Los Angeles, where she became an unsuccessful comedy writer instead. Her parents are super proud! Brandee's resume includes stints at Mad TV, Family Guy, American Dad, and DC Comics. She has worked on various other shows for the CW, Fox, and Nickelodeon. She has written several things that she promises you've never heard of or are currently out of print. In late 2021, Brandee’s book of true, sometimes tragic but always funny short stories was published by Sideshow Media Group called None of this is Going According to Plan. Brandee is the creator / writer of Sasquatch Detective published by DC Comics. She's also the writer of audio dialogue for Amazon Echo's partnership with The Walt Disney Company for Disney Dailies including Zootopia and The Incredibles as well as My Disney Story featuring The Little Mermaid, Cars, The Princess and the Frog and Mickey & Friends. She was the audio editor/ rewriter for the Star Wars: Choose Your Own Adventure series (Obi-Wan & Anakin, Han & Chewie, Luke & Leia, and Finn & Poe).  Brandee has studied at Comedy Sportz, The Groundlings, and UCB and is a graduate of Improv Olympic-West (RIP) and Second City - Hollywood. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our

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 old to start her career in film and TV.  Amber ended up meeting her husband, Paul, just weeks after moving to LA and the acting was temporarily put on hold to help raise a family. Finally, at the age of 37, Amber joined SAG-AFTRA and the rest is history. Amber has worked on multiple TV shows and most of all feature films. Amber won Best Supporting Actress at the Milan Independent Film Awards in 2021. In 2019, her film Underdog won Best Narrative Feature, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Cinematographer at the Los Angeles Film Awards. Underdog, which Amber was one of the Executive Producers on as well as acted in the film, went on to win the Spotlight Award at The Block Island Film Festival. Amber is the proud creator and host Actors Inspiration, an (almost) daily podcast created to motivate and encourage artists on what can sometimes be a very challenging journey. Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO

Today we chat with Magical Katrina and discuss 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. Katrina Kroetch has performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in Africa, India, Mexico, Europe, and America. She’s volunteered and been an advocate for Magicians Without Borders and the non profit Emergency Circus. She has been a cast member of the international touring show Champions of Magic and a performer on numerous network television shows including Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller: Fool Us. Magical Katrina has lectured for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians and the world’s largest online magic retailor: Penguin Magic. She’s also performed magic for the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California. She is the winner of 5 different magic awards including winning first place at AbraCORNdabara’s virtual magic contest. She was awarded the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians Children’s Entertainer of the year. Despite our changing world she continues to dazzle audiences with her interactive virtual magic shows and live in person performances. She has written for and been featured in a variety of magazines including The Linking Ring and Vanish Magazine. Katrina has been featured in the Wall Street Journal & has been written about in the Washington Post. MagicalKatrina.com • Patreon.com/MagicalKatrina Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/🎭🎥😏😂 Help support our podcast by hitting the SUPPORT BUTTON or using our Amazon Affiliate Link for any of your purchases today! bit.ly/MyAmazonLink. Win a seat to the WSOP and over $249K a month in poker tournament entries, no purchase necessary. bit.ly/ClubGGVato Use Popl to instantly share anything with a tap, scan, or send. Share contact info, social media, websites, payment apps, files, videos and more. Shop Popl, enter "VATO" & get 20% off! bit.ly/PoplVato. Monetize your knowledge AND your time with Owwll App. Give & get advice at a moment’s notice. Become an Expert on Owwll and get paid for your expertise. Enter my referral code "PV104447" during sign-up to get a $10 referral bonus. Apple users: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android users: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlay. S