Comedian Victor M. Paz on Building Shows and Heckler Drama Media
Published: 1 week ago
In this episode, I sit down with Victor M. Paz, a rising star in the San Diego comedy scene who&;s accomplished a remarkable amount in just three years. Victor shares his journey from his first comedy show to now running Cackles, a production company putting on 8-10 shows monthly across San Diego County.
We dive into the behind-the-scenes work of producing comedy shows, what it means to find your authentic voice on stage, and Victor&;s hilarious stories about his "midget bodybuilder" dog (half corgi, half pit bull!). Plus, hear the wild story about his birthday headline show that turned into an unexpected fight night! Whether you&;re a comedy fan or aspiring comedian, you&;ll love Victor&;s insights on developing material for different audiences and his plans to expand Cackles to bring comedy to underserved communities.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction and meeting Victor at my first comedy show
03:05 - Victor&;s comedy journey (only 3 years in!) and performing 100+ times yearly
07:17 - How Cackles comedy production company got started
13:18 - The pit bull with a body drop - Victor&;s unique dog Meatloaf
21:25 - Having a happy childhood and still becoming a comedian
25:14 - Victor&;s comedy influences and why he doesn&;t have a "Mount Rushmore"
30:00 - Plans for Cackles in 2026 - themed shows and expanding to smaller towns
36:04 - The birthday headline show that turned into an unexpected fight
46:22 - Finding your voice as a comedian and cross-generational appeal
CONNECT WITH VICTOR & CACKLES
Instagram: @VICPAZJR
Cackles Comedy: @KACKLEZ on Instagram
ABOUT VICTOR
Victor M. Paz is not just a comedian but also a photographer, videographer, and co-founder of Cackles Comedy Productions. In just three years, he&;s gone from open mics to producing shows, featuring, and now headlining. His approach to comedy focuses on finding authenticity and connecting with audiences across generations.
I&;ve watched Victor perform about 10 times, and his growth has been incredible! Make sure to catch one of his shows if you&;re in San Diego.
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