Mike Vecchione feels like a neighborhood kind of guy who always brings hijinx and funny stories. And for Italian Americans, Mike probably feels even more familiar. He brings tiny little details from his life and pokes fun at his own culture. He’s got one bit about how Italy doesn’t get a bad wrap, despite fighting alongside Germany in World War II...

When it comes to self-promotion, comedian Mike Vecchione, a Youngstown native, will do whatever it takes to get his name and comedy to new audiences. That’s exactly why he, albeit reluctantly, started posting content on a certain social media site known for dancing and fun. “The landscape has changed; now I’m on TikTok,” said Vecchione, calling fro...