Comedian & Digital Entertainment Entrepreneur; Host of "The Basement Yard" Podcast; Founder of Santagato Studios; Co-Founder of Wing

New York, NY, USA
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Joe Santagato Biography

Joe Santagato is an American comedian, YouTuber, and podcaster known for his work in digital entertainment. Santagato began producing video content at age 13, creating short movies, sketches, and song parodies. Encouraged by a friend, he launched the SantagatoTV YouTube channel, which became a foundation for his online presence. Prior to focusing on YouTube full-time, Santagato worked as a producer and editor for Elite Daily and appeared on MTV's "Guy Court." He was also a member of the YouTuber comedy collective Settle Down Kids. Influenced by comedians such as George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and Robin Williams, Santagato developed an observational comedic style that resonated with online audiences.

Santagato has built a substantial following, with a combined 5.4 million subscribers and nearly one billion views across his channels. He co-hosts the podcasts "The Basement Yard" and "Other People's Lives" with Frank Alvarez and is the founder of the video production company Santagato Studios. The title "The Basement Yard" references the basement of Santagato's childhood home, where he and his friends created content. The podcast covers topics such as current events, social media trends, relationships, and career advice.

Santagato's achievements in online media include Creator Awards for subscriber milestones. He contributed to the development of the Hasbro board game "Speak Out," inspired by his "Watch Ya' Mouth" video series, and promoted Hasbro's "Hearing Things" game, based on his "Whad'ya Say" series. Santagato co-founded the telecommunications company Wing and launched the trivia party game "Pay The Price" with Greg Dybec. He has also collaborated with Dwayne Johnson on the YouTube show "Rock The Promo."

Santagato has transitioned from recording podcasts in his mother's basement to performing live shows at venues such as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. "The Basement Yard" podcast has sold out shows in cities including Toronto, Philadelphia, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, and has been recognized with awards such as Best Overall Ensemble at the iHeartPodcast Awards. The show is known for its flexible structure, allowing Santagato and Alvarez to adapt and engage audiences. Santagato's career spans viral YouTube comedy, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and live performance, establishing him as a prominent figure in digital entertainment and comedy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Joe Santagato Videos

Best Friends Quiz with The Basement Yard!

Best Friends Quiz with The Basement Yard!

Larry hosts a game show with Joe Santagato & Frank Alvarez from The Basement Yard versus Robin & Paul!

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