CVV CLIPS
Short, digestible clips from Chris Van Vliet's long-form interviews, primarily with professional wrestlers and entertainers.
This is a YouTube channel that serves as a discovery engine for Chris Van Vliet's main, long-form interview show, "Insight." It posts high-impact, story-driven moments from longer conversations, with a heavy focus on the world of professional wrestling. The clips are designed to be shared easily and draw viewers to the full episodes on his primary channel.
“Unlike general wrestling news or highlight channels, CVV CLIPS focuses exclusively on moments from its parent show. This preserves the high-production, in-depth interview style in a bite-sized format, prioritizing storytelling over hot takes.”
Who hosts this show
Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Award-winning Canadian television host, entertainment reporter, and podcaster. After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in communication studies, he worked for various outlets including WSVN's "Deco Drive" in Miami. He now hosts "Insight with Chris Van Vliet," a popular interview podcast and YouTube show focused on in-depth conversations with figures from professional wrestling and entertainment.
Credentials & credits
- 4-time Emmy Award winner for Best Host
- Communication Studies degree from Wilfrid Laurier University
- Former entertainment reporter for WSVN (FOX Miami) and WOIO (CBS Cleveland)
- Member of the Critics Choice Association
- 2012 Broadcasters Hall of Fame 'Personality of the Year'
- 2011 Cosmopolitan Magazine 'Bachelor of the Year'
Other ventures
- Insight with Chris Van Vliet (main podcast/YouTube channel)
- WOO! Tungsten (co-founder and COO)
- Backstage Interviewer for All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
- Deco Drive (former entertainment reporter)
- Inside Jam! (former host)
What kind of podcast
- Format
- Clips
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Is Cathy Kelley Training To Wrestle A Match? 🤔Jun 28, 2026 · 26s
- 02Big E On The Original Plan For The New DayJun 26, 2026 · 14 min
- 03Big E On Winning The WWE ChampionshipJun 26, 2026 · 8 min
- 04Big E Reflects On The Night He Broke His NeckJun 26, 2026 · 6 min
- 05Big E On The New Day Turning Heel On HimJun 25, 2026 · 7 min
- 06Big E On Writing His New Book 'How I Got Over'Jun 25, 2026 · 5 min
- 07Big E Explains His Neck InjuryJun 25, 2026 · 11 min
- 08Paul Heyman Wanted To Buy TNAJun 25, 2026 · 4 min
Notable episodes
- 01Big E On The Original Plan For The New Day
Big E reveals that the original pitch for The New Day was a militant faction called "The Clan," providing a fascinating look at how drastically a famous act can change from its initial concept.
- 02Big E On Winning The WWE Championship
Features a detailed story of how fellow wrestler CM Punk intervened to save Big E's career when it was stalling, showcasing the backstage politics and relationships in WWE.
- 03Big E Reflects On The Night He Broke His Neck
A raw, first-person account of a career-ending injury, where Big E breaks down the accident and his immediate thoughts, revealing he felt no pain at first.
What you'll be asked on this show
Chris Van Vliet's interview technique is built on deep research. He often opens by referencing a specific, sometimes obscure, detail from a guest's past to unlock a detailed story. He is a patient listener, allowing guests to speak for long, uninterrupted stretches to fully develop a narrative. His follow-up questions are precise and often seek to establish a clear timeline, with questions like "Around what time was this?" to ground the story in a specific context. This methodical, story-excavating approach makes his interviews feel more like a biographical deep dive than a standard Q&A.
This is a clips channel, not a standalone show; each video is an excerpt from a longer one-on-one interview. The host, Chris Van Vliet, is typically not seen on camera in the clips, keeping the focus entirely on the guest. The main show's "Insight" branding is often visible on the microphone.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“What was the original pitch for [a specific project or group]?”
He asks this to get the origin story and contrast what was planned with what actually happened.
backstory
1- Q.01
“What was the conversation like with [person] about [a key career moment]?”
This question is used to get behind-the-scenes details on pivotal decisions in a guest's career.
process
2- Q.01
“When did the conversation start about you [winning a title or making a big change]?”
Van Vliet uses this to pinpoint the beginning of a major career arc.
- Q.02
“Around what time was this conversation?”
A frequent follow-up used to establish a precise timeline for the events being discussed.
personal
2- Q.01
“Do you remember everything from the night [of a significant injury or event]?”
This serves as an opening to a detailed, first-person retelling of a major life event.
- Q.02
“Were you in pain?”
A direct, human question asked after a guest describes a physical incident to ground the story in sensory detail.
craft
1- Q.01
“How long did it take to loosen up and become the [persona] we know now?”
He asks this to explore the guest's character development and creative evolution.
Signature segments
- · "Insight" branded microphone
- · Clips linking to full interview
- · Focus on wrestling career narratives
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The channel almost exclusively features high-profile figures from the professional wrestling world, including current WWE and AEW superstars, legends, and Hall of Famers. Guests are typically there to discuss their careers in detail.
- Big Eon Big E On The Original Plan For The New Day
- Paul Heymanon Paul Heyman Wanted To Buy TNA
- Cathy Kelleyon Is Cathy Kelley Training To Wrestle A Match? 🤔
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The clips themselves do not appear to contain separate ads. The channel's primary commercial purpose is to drive traffic to the main, monetized "Insight with Chris Van Vliet" YouTube channel and podcast, where sponsorships are featured.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the CVV CLIPS channel?
- It's the official clips channel for "Insight with Chris Van Vliet," featuring short, compelling segments from his full-length interviews.
- Who is the host?
- The host is Chris Van Vliet, a 4-time Emmy-winning entertainment reporter and interviewer.
- What is the format of the clips?
- The clips are short (typically 2-10 minute) excerpts from long-form, one-on-one interviews, focusing on a single story or topic.
- Where can I watch the full interviews?
- The full interviews are posted on the main YouTube channel, "Chris Van Vliet" (@ChrisVanVliet), and on podcast platforms as "Insight with Chris Van Vliet."
- Is the show still active?
- Yes, new clips are posted daily.
- What topics does the show cover?
- The show primarily covers the careers and lives of professional wrestlers, with occasional interviews with other athletes and entertainers.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Official Websitechrisvanvliet.com
- [02]Chris Van Vliet - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]Insight with Chris Van Vliet - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]Chris Van Vliet – WSVN 7News Biowsvn.com
- [05]Insight with Chris Van Vliet - Cumulus Podcast Networkwestwoodonepodcasts.com
- [06]Chris Van Vliet Biography | All American Speakersallamericanspeakers.com
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