Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series presented by Fanduel.
Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Rene Vaca to talk about coming up fast in comedy, navigating the internet spotlight, and what it actually takes to turn viral attention into real stand-up chops. Rene gets into the pressure of being “next up,” learning on the fly, and why the stage will always humble you no matter how many views you rack up online.
They get into bombing, confidence, the weird expectations that come with early success, and why staying sharp matters more than chasing hype. It’s honest, funny, and exactly what you want from a young comic figuring it out in real time.
Follow Rene Vaca for tour dates, clips, and upcoming shows:
instagram.com/renevacacomedy
Follow Andrew Santino:
instagram.com/cheetosantino
Follow Whiskey Ginger:
instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast
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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series presented by Fanduel.
Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Rene Vaca to talk about coming up fast in comedy, navigating the internet spotlight, and what it actually takes to turn viral attention into real stand-up chops. Rene gets into the pressure of being “next up,” learning on the fly, and why the stage will always humble you no matter how many views you rack up online.
They get into bombing, confidence, the weird expectations that come with early success, and why staying sharp matters more than chasing hype. It’s honest, funny, and exactly what you want from a young comic figuring it out in real time.
Follow Rene Vaca for tour dates, clips, and upcoming shows:
instagram.com/renevacacomedy
Follow Andrew Santino:
instagram.com/cheetosantino
Follow Whiskey Ginger:
instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast
#WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #ReneVaca #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #Comedians #StandUp #PodcastClips
==================================================
This episode is sponsored by:
FANDUEL
Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts.
HEAD TO fanduel.com/whiskey TO GET STARTED!
SQUARESPACE
USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY
GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER
squarespace.com/whiskey
SHADYRAYS
PROMO CODE: GINGER
GET 40% OFF YOUR ORDER
shadyrays.com
