Vic Michaelis on Very Important People Season 3 and New Projects

Vic Michaelis hosts the third season of the improv comedy show Very Important People on Dropout, where guest comedians get heavy makeovers into new characters and face off in fully improvised interviews. The season premiered in December 2025 with new episodes dropping every other Thursday, keeping the chaotic energy that defines the series.

Background

Very Important People started as a reboot of the 2010 CollegeHumor show Hello, My Name Is. That earlier series had one comedian, Josh Ruben, playing different guests interviewed by Pat Cassels each week. Vic Michaelis took over as host after appearing on Dropout's Make Some Noise in 2022. Executive producer Sam Reich saw potential in Michaelis and cast them in the role.

The show hit Dropout on December 15, 2023. Each episode follows a simple but wild format. Comedians sit in makeup chairs blindfolded to their transformations. The team, led by Tamar Levine and Alex Perrone, applies prosthetics, costumes, and makeup to turn them into someone else. Once done, the guests see themselves in a mirror for the first time. They get a few minutes to build a character based on the look. Michaelis, playing a pumped-up version of themselves called Host Vic, knows only the name and appearance before the interview starts.

Host Vic pushes the characters with questions about their lives. Props show up on set, forcing explanations tied to the backstory. The show cuts to fake photos or footage added later. A running story threads through the season about Host Vic's messy personal life, including a rocky relationship with step-daughter Bianca, played by Talia Tabin. Every episode ends with rapid-fire questions capped by asking the meaning of life.

Season 1 stuck to Dropout regulars. Season 2 brought in outside talent and ran longer episodes. It won a Webby Award, which the show worked into Host Vic's arc of chasing career wins amid personal struggles. Performers earn $5,000 to $10,000 per episode due to the intense makeup work. After each main episode, a Last Looks video drops. Levine and Perrone break down the transformation process.

Key Details

Season 3 kicked off with strong characters right away. Episode 1 featured Princess Emily, played by Anna Garcia, a European pop star talking rise to fame. Episode 3 had Vic's ex step-grandmother, brought to life by Lisa Gilroy, digging into family history with content warnings for abuse depictions.

Standout Transformations

Later episodes ramped up the absurdity. Episode 4 brought Marionette Conqui and Zonton de la Doll, French dolls come to life, with Kimia Behpoornia and Jacob Wysocki in the roles. Episode 5 had puppeteer Kepl by Josh Ruben and Dr. Milk. Tommy Shriggly, a mental health advocate from Zac Oyama, shared three steps to happiness in Episode 6.

Professor Avery Goodman, invented by Brian David Gilbert, showed off gadgets in Episode 7. Married authors Jasper and Casper, Oscar Montoya and Jiavani, promoted their book in Episode 8. Former beauty queen Leighanna-Jean Gruthers from Isabella Roland got Host Vic a makeover in Episode 9. Satanic youth leaders Martha Tops and Lucian Azathoth, Rashawn Nadine Scott and Ross Bryant, led Episode 11 alongside Brennan Lee Mulligan as Augbert.

One highlight came in an episode with Fanoli, the legendary entertainer played by Angela Giarratana. Host Vic even got a new theme song out of it, though with a quick content warning for retching sounds.

"Host Vic is working overtime to make sure their interview subjects are as interesting as possible. But in typical Vic fashion, the host has zero control over the situation in Season 3."

• Vic Michaelis

Michaelis draws from public-access TV hosts for the character. They aim to make Host Vic feel destined for bigger stages while stuck in this odd show. The lack of control is the point. Guests improvise on the fly, and Host Vic reacts in real time.

Michaelis also mentioned other projects. They are taking on a role in Peacock's Ponies, a new series. Dropout runs a campaign to stream Avengers: Endgame, tying into their push for more blockbuster content. A timely Cher feud popped up in talks, linking to current pop culture buzz around the icon.

What This Means

The return of Very Important People shows Dropout's strength in niche comedy. The subscription model at $7 a month keeps content ad-free and uncensored. Fans get full access to series like this alongside Um Actually, Game Changer, and Dimension 20. Superfan tiers add perks like behind-the-scenes bits and merch discounts.

For comedians, the pay and exposure matter. The heavy prosthetics demand skill and stamina, but the improv freedom draws talent. Guests from Dropout and beyond build buzz across platforms. Season 3's fortnightly drops keep viewers hooked through early 2026.

Michaelis's side projects signal a host branching out. Ponies on Peacock could pull the show's style to bigger networks. The Avengers push tests Dropout's streaming ambitions. If it lands Endgame, it might open doors to more films. The Cher feud nod taps celebrity drama, showing how the show mirrors real-world headlines.

Viewers tune in for the surprises. No one knows the character until reveal time. That unpredictability drives shares and clips on YouTube. Dropout's channel grows with full libraries for members. The format proves improv comedy thrives in short-form video era.

Host Vic's story arc continues to evolve. Personal woes mix with professional highs, giving episodes emotional layers under the laughs. As season 3 rolls on, more guests mean more wild tales. The show's mix of makeup magic and quick thinking keeps it fresh.