Chase Mattson | The Dad Behind Vertical’s Leading Man: The Vertical Buzz S2E11

Welcome to The Vertical Buzz, where vertical entertainment finds its voice. This week, host Buzz Leer sits down with Chase Mattson, actor, model, father of four, and one of the most recognizable leading men in vertical entertainment. Chase shares how he was discovered as a teenager while working at Hollister, how modeling took him around the world, and how early on-camera moments included Lady Gaga’s G.U.Y. music video and a surprise appearance as a shirtless cop on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. From there, Buzz and Chase dig into his transition from modeling to acting, the fear he had to push through, and how vertical dramas became a major part of his career. They also talk about Chase’s knee injury, his comeback, working with agent Tina, choosing better projects, leading man mindset, AI in filmmaking, shooting vertical and horizontal formats, and what vertical sets have taught him about professionalism, speed, and craft. Plus: family life, coaching his kids, balancing work with fatherhood, Disneyland, rapid fire dad questions, fan pages, favorite films, and why being a dad will always matter more than being a star. In this episode, you will learn: • How Chase Mattson was discovered while working at Hollister • What happened during his Ellen appearance with Ariana Grande • How Lady Gaga’s G.U.Y. music video became part of his early career • Why Chase moved from modeling into acting • How his knee injury forced him to slow down and reset • Why agent Tina helped bring him back into verticals • What makes a strong vertical leading man • How Chase balances acting, modeling, marriage, and four kids • Why he sees verticals as a real training ground for actors • How AI, new cameras, and mobile-first formats may shape the future Chapters 00:00 Show Intro and Guest Reveal 01:42 Chase Bio and Early Modeling 02:24 Shirtless Cop on Ellen 06:32 From Modeling to Acting 08:59 Lady Gaga Video Story 12:18 How Verticals Began 12:39 Knee Injury and Comeback 17:52 Agent Tina and Strategy 26:07 Sponsor Break and Reset 27:27 Leading Man Mindset 36:16 Vertical Media Boom 37:07 Shooting Both Formats 38:09 AI In Film Sets 40:29 From Verticals To Stardom 42:15 Fast Sets Real Life 43:50 Family Travel Stories 46:14 Sponsor Break And Gadgets 47:33 Rapid Fire Dad Life 01:00:20 Back To Vertical Craft 01:06:35 Movies Favorites Wrap Sponsor: AEIRO (Arrow Air Purifiers) AEIRO Air Purifiers help identify, reduce, and monitor airborne contaminants to create a cleaner indoor environment for homes and professional spaces. Featured in this episode: AEIRO AC150, powerful enough to clean rooms 300+ sq ft, quiet enough for production, with smart sensor controls and true HEPA plus carbon filtration. Website: AEIRO.co Rapid Fire Sponsor: VertiCast VertiCast is a casting app built for the speed of vertical storytelling. Actors can create profiles, upload clips, share availability, and make it easier for casting directors and producers to find them quickly. Instagram: @verticastapp Guest: Chase Mattson Chase Mattson is an actor, model, husband, and father of four. Originally from Ontario, California, he was discovered as a teenager while working at Hollister and went on to build an international modeling career with campaigns and appearances connected to brands and outlets including Abercrombie & Fitch, Jockey, Vogue Spain, and GQ Germany. His early on-camera work included Lady Gaga’s G.U.Y. music video and a memorable appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Today, Chase is one of the standout leading men in vertical entertainment, known for his work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to both his craft and his family. Instagram: @chasemattson Host: Buzz Leer Instagram: @buzz_leer A Glendale Podcast Studio Production Instagram: @glendalepodcaststudio Social Media Coordinator: Ana Karina Cano Instagram: @anakarinacano Theme Song by Grace Leer and Bryan Dawley Public Relations and Media: Robb Leer Leer Communications, Inc. Special thanks to all of my support team, friends, and family. Host, Buzz Leer