Rene Vaca Didn’t Expect This Kind of Attention Whiskey Ginger

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: Follow Andrew Santino: Follow Whiskey Ginger: ================================================== This episode is sponsored by: FANDUEL Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. HEAD TO TO GET STARTED! SQUARESPACE USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER SHADYRAYS PROMO CODE: GINGER GET 40% OFF YOUR ORDER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rene Vaca Didn’t Expect This Kind of Attention Whiskey Ginger is an episode from Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino by Andrew Santino & Wave.

This episode is 53:08 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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