Actor, improvisor, author, poker player and entrepreneur, Paul Vato, interviews his celebrity friends from the world of entertainment, finance, travel, poker, business and more!
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Jon Barinholtz, a comedic actor and improviser who took the leap from Chicago to the glitzy world of Hollywood is our very special guest today. Jon's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and learning from the best in the ...
May 23, 2023
Ever wondered how an improv comedy group can create a hit TV show? Kate Lambert joins us 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, f...
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Our family migration stories take center stage as we explore our shared connections to Mexico, Texas, Chicago, Ohio, and LA. We touch on the Bracero program and the stops our families made along the way, as well as the names we used before Guillermo and Memo. You'll also get a taste of the delicious food our mothers cooked to keep us fed on those long road trips. Plus, we share our experiences of learning more about our ancestry and the diverse cultures that make up our heritage.
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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)
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Actor / Improvisor / Poker Player / Author / Entrepreneur
Paul Vato is an actor, improvisor, author, poker player and entrepreneur from Aurora, IL.
Paul has appeared on MADtv, The Sarah Silverman Program, Cedric The Entertainer Presents:, Reno 911, The Bold & The Beautiful & ABC's To Tell The Truth. He appeared opposite Nicholas Cage in The Trust. He has also appeared in dozens of commercials representing such brands as, Disney, Cricket, Dodge, Toyota & Visa.
Paul produced, edited, and filmed Keep It Green with Sarah Vato and Shelley Pack, which led to Sarah and Shelley being the first talent to be hired by Discovery Channel’s Planet Green for their new show The G Word.
He co-founded ¡Salsation, Comedy with a Latin Flavor! in Chicago and ¡Barrio Speedwagon! in LA., their hit show, ¡Touched by an Anglo! ran in Chicago and LA for many months to critical acclaim and accolades in both cities.
Paul Vato trained at iO, The Second City and Annoyance theater in Chicago and had the amazing opportunity to study with improv comedy guru and legend, Del Close, who directed him in several shows at iO in Chicago.
Paul is originally from Aurora, IL (Wayne's World) and is now based in Los Angeles and Las Vegas where he owns Vato Cigars. His latest projects are, BAD hOMbre YOGA (emphasis on the OOOMMM), a healthy lifestyle brand, HK Luxury, a luxury lifestyle brand specializing in Mexican Huarache Sandals and Paul Vato Presents: A Celebrity Centric Podcast!
He is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently learning Italian and Russian.
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