Insight with Chris Van Vliet BONUS: CVV Interviewed About Having A Match, Chris Sharp, Fav Interviews, Content Creation & More!
Mar 7, 2026
Chris Van Vliet, a 4-time Emmy-winning TV host and creator of a top wrestling interview podcast, chats about his junket roots and rise to podcast success. He recalls viral wrestler moments, wild movie junket adventures, and why long-form conversations beat quick press stops. He also revisits backyard wrestling days and whether a return to the ring could ever happen.
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Publish Consistently To Grow An Audience
- Be consistent with publishing to build an audience over time.
- Chris Van Vliet posts interviews on fixed days (Tuesdays, Thursdays) and Ask CVV on Fridays no matter where he is to force audience habit.
Make Saying Yes The Default Response
- Make it easy for others to say yes by removing friction and offering value upfront.
- Chris cold-emailed a general manager for an internship, volunteered widely, and tailored asks so the station could easily accept.
Use All Five Senses To Make Moments Stick
- Presence amplifies memory; sensing all five senses helps create lasting moments.
- On the Venice to Paris Orient Express junket Chris intentionally absorbed sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to lock the experience into memory.