Joe Santagato has built a career as a comedian, vlogger, and podcaster, transitioning from early YouTube content to co-hosting popular podcasts and touring nationally. After rebranding his YouTube channel to ‘Joe Santagato’ in 2014, Joe Santagato quickly solidified his presence as a leading digital comedian and content creator. His breakthrough year in 2016 saw him collaborate with global superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson on the popular YouTube show ‘Rock The Promo.’ That same year, Santagato played a pivotal role in the development of Hasbro’s successful board game, ‘Speak Out,’ which was directly inspired by his viral ‘Watch Ya’ Mouth’ video series. He further extended his partnership with Hasbro by promoting their ‘Hearing Things’ game, derived from his inventive ‘Whad’ya Say’ series.
released a co-branded everything-bagel hot sauce with Heatonist in 2022. Beyond digital content, Santagato has built a strong live presence, selling out shows nationally and internationally, with performances at renowned venues including Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. His live engagement continues to grow, with a significant national and international tour for ‘The Basement Yard’ in 2024. Building on this momentum, Joe Santagato is slated to headline the New York Comedy Festival at Madison Square Garden in November 2025, underscoring his continued ascent as a major force in comedy and entertainment.