In this episode of Kill the Small Talk, host Alex Caron continues the conversation with actor and comedian Victor Frausto, diving deeper into the realities of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and staying creatively sharp when the industry offers no guarantees.

Victor breaks down how stand-up became both a creative outlet and a survival tool after graduating from Theater of Arts—something that keeps him confident, present, and connected to audiences even when acting work slows down. He shares lessons passed down from mentors about talking to the crowd like friends, leaning into awkwardness, and building material through honest, story-driven comedy.

The conversation explores Victor’s approach to joke writing, self-deprecating humor, crowd work, and why warming up an audience matters more than shock value. Victor  ...