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Comedian Felipe Esparza talks with random people he finds interesting. It might be somebody kind of famous or it might be that homeless guy at the end of your street who you walk past every day without saying hello. Everyone has a story to tell about how they got where they are, no matter who they are.
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The Overthink Tank

Surbhi Bagga | Comedian, TV Writer and Certifiable Overthinker

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A podcast where comedian and certifable overthinker Surbhi Bagga overthinks stuff along with a fun guest! From pop-culture to dating etiquette, human emotions to AI - each week, she over-analyses, overshares and totally overcompensates all for the sake of this podcast. Is there something you'd like her to overthink so you don't have to? Write to us: theoverthinktank@gmail.com
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Writer and comedian Allison Page grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and moved away 15 years ago. Now, she’s back to take you along to the county fair, her class reunion, a haunted crystal shop, and all the nooks and crannies of TRF that only someone who grew up there can show you. Put on your fanciest long underwear and grab your best hot dish spoon because you’re on your way to This Small Town.
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Live at the Pleasance

Pleasance Theatre Trust

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Comedy from the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe. Live stand-up, interviews, music, features, dirty gossip and more from the Pleasance Courtyard and Pleasance Dome. This Rebranded and relaunched Pleasance Comedy Podcast is a daily show with clips from live 2017 shows. We want you to come down and soak up the atmosphere, and this magazine style show will let you feel like you're already here. Now in it's seventh year, this isn't an hour long conversation with one comedian. This is fast paced, cr ...
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We're back & doing it live again! We've got a new studio, new offices, and this week, just catching up and testing the stream, etc. We'll be back in action regularly again starting July 3rd, 2024! See you then! SPONSORED BY: Babbel - Right now get 55% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our fans - at Babbel.com/FELIPE. Rules and restriction…
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Hi Overthinkers. Do you find yourself feeling a bit skeptical about the whole dating scene? Starting to lose hope that dating apps will ever lead to anything? Wondering about how you can step up your dating game in 2024? Well, you're in luck! Your effervescent host Surbhi is joined by relationship coach Ekta Dixit and writer/journalist Michaela Sto…
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We've got comedian and master of all ceremonies - Don Barris - in studio this week. Don has been a Hollywood fixture for decades - hosting the longest running live show in L.A. (The "Ding Dong Show" at the Comedy Store), closing out the Comedy Store every single night AND he's been warming up live audiences for years for the Jimmy Kimmel show behin…
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We've got comedian Alex Reymundo in studio this week. Go see Alex at the Covina Laugh Factory May 19! Use code Fuego5 for a discount. Alex talks about the Latin Kings of Comedy, working with Ron White over the years and brings his Number Juan tequila with him. Will Felipe ever get the tequila name correct? Tune in and find out! --------------------…
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We've got the very funny comedian Vanessa Gonzalez on the podcast! One of my favorite openers but she's never available anymore! She talks about touring and the growth of her career and what she's doing next. -------------------------------------------------- LINKS (Instagram) Vanessa Gonzalez - @ VanessaGComedy Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rod…
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You may have seen comedian Matt Fulchiron open for me on one of my live shows, or maybe on Tom Segura's shows or Daniel Tosh. Matt is a comic's comic, he's an oddball with a comedy style that's hard to describe - and that's what makes him a favorite. Go check him out at the Well in Bakersfield this weekend and at a live show wherever you are! -----…
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Eric Ochoa may be new to the standup comedy world, but he's no stranger to comedy. He first gained fame on youtube with his characters and sketches and continues to draw a huge following on his social media with sketches and videos based around his family. Eric is currently doing a standup tour of southern California with our very own Martin Rizo, …
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Our friend, comedian Taylor Williamson returned to WUF podcast this week to talk about his new special on YouTube called "Live At The Comedy Store" and how things have been after all the America's Got Talent stuff. He also brought along the smallest dog you'll see in your life. -------------------------------------------------- LINKS (Instagram) Ta…
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Our friend, comedian Jack Jr returns to WUF podcast this week to talk more about all the things happening in his world lately. SPONSOR: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/FOOL *This is a Paid Advertisement. Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire In…
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No guest today and I'm glad, because we had major tech difficulties in this episode. But still got to get some funny stuff in before we got cut off. See you next week with a fully working episode. LINKS Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http…
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Comedian Louis Katz joins us this week. We talk about his many years in stand-up comedy, the great comedians he has worked with, living in Brazil and rapping in Portuguese. Go watch his new special on youtube - "The Best Comedian You've Never Heard Of" now! LINKS Louis Katz - @ LouisKatzComedy (IG) Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodr…
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Our friend, comedian Brad Williams finally joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his years as a standup comedian, road stories, his new special, "Starfish", and we explore what our social media algorithms might say about us. Be sure to watch his new standup special "Starfish" on Veeps.com today! SPONSOR: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To ex…
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Can't get enough of true crime shows? Are gruesome murder stories your guilty pleasure? Ever wonder if you're watching too much true crime? Hey Overthinkers! In this episode, Surbhi is chatting with the hosts of the popular true crime podcast Desi Crime; Aishwarya Singh and Aryaan Misra, to overthink what our fascination with true crime says about …
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Martial arts teacher, comedian, musician, conspiracy theorist... you name it, Eddie Bravo has dabbled in it. Tune in and (try) to hang on for this one - we just scratched the surface. SPONSOR: Babbel - Get 55% off at Babbel.com/FELIPE. Rules and restrictions may apply. LINKS (Instagram) Eddie Bravo - @ EddieBravo10p Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian…
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No guest this week so we talked about rumors. How did rumors spread all over the country back then without internet? What rumors (about famous people) did you hear growing up before the internet? ________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets…
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Singer Sarah La Morena joins us this week to talk about her new single with David Torres called "Si Me Dieran Un Trago" that came out Mar 1st. We also discuss her interesting family and upbringing and mixture of cultures that has taken her down this path in her singing career so far. ________________ LINKS (Instagram) Sarah La Morena - @ Carne_A_Sa…
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No guest today. We talk about food maybe more than ever on today's episode... SPONSOR: ASPCA Pet Insurance To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/FOOL This is a Paid Advertisement. Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company or United States Fire Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limi…
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Our dear old friend, comedian and one of my favorite openers to tour with - @GabbyLamby sits in with us this week and we talk about toxic parents. Martin talks about a fan reaching out to him about a cuck fantasy... ________________ LINKS (Instagram) Gabby Lamb - @ GabbyLamby Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorres…
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We invited comedian Blair Socci to the #WhatsUpFoolPodcast this week to promote her new special "Live from the Big Dog" available to stream NOW on Veeps.com. Give her a follow and check out a live show when she's near you! ________________ SPONSORS DraftKings Pick Six app - Download the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and sign up with code FOOL. The cr…
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While we were on the #GetShipfaced cruise with @EricFuckingAndre, we had him on the #WhatsUpFool podcast and did it in front of an audience. Here's Eric talking about #permanentgonorrhea. WATCH the full episode on my youtube channel (link in bio or youtube.com/felipeesparza) OR LISTEN to the audio version on any podcast app, spotify, apple music, e…
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Musician/songwriter Andy Frasco is our guest this week on What's Up Fool? Podcast! I met Andy last year on Bert Kreischer's Fully Loaded Cruise and I immediately connected with him. He's had a very long history of performing all over the world and is now doing his own podcast on the road called "Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast". Go check it out …
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Do you talk to yourself when no-one's around? Ever feel like your creativity is buried under the weight of self-doubt? What if talking to puppets is the confidence breakthrough you've been waiting for??? In this very special episode of the Overthink Tank, Surbhi Bagga sits down to overthink with Seema Golcha, a ventriloquist and comedian. Seema dis…
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Comedian Kyle Kinane joins What's Up Fool? Podcast for the first time. Go check out his new special, "Dirt Nap", starting March 4th - 800poundgorillamedia.com. ________________ SPONSOR: DRAFTKINGS - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code FOOL. New customers can bet just FIVE BUCKS to get TWO HUNDRED INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. Only on…
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Our friend, comedian George Perez returns to hang out with us. But before we bring in George , we chit chat about current events. Go buy George's new comedy vinyl sketch album at his meet & greet Jan 20th! ________________ SPONSORS: DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code FOOL. New customers can bet just $5 t…
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So, how much hair on my pillow is too much? Why does having a killer hair day put me in such a great mood? Wait, is that a grey hair??? Hello Overthinkers! Welcome to Season 7! On this episode, Surbhi is hanging out with Dr. Taniyaa Bakshi, a hair specialist, who's all about natural hair care and Zorawar Ahluwalia, who still uses a 3-in-1 shampoo, …
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Allison tries to figure out what makes a small-town Christmas special, and her mother calls the sheriff on a possessed squirrel. For additional tales from the frozen tundra (including a backlog), check out Allison's newsletter. Follow This Small Town on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and previews of upcoming episodes. Follow Allison on Inst…
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Comedian Craig Conant joins us for our LAST episode of 2023! We talk about how he got started in comedy, his irresponsible years where he lost his focus and what changes he made in his life to get back on track - and starting to blow up and tour regularly. I'm going out of the country for a couple weeks and we'll be back in January 2024! If you're …
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Jen has had quite a life and she's here to chat with us and tell us about it. She's from my neighborhood (Boyle Heights) and we know a lot of the same people. She's had a checkered past but she's a natural born hustler and will find the right opportunity soon. Follow her on social media. LINKS (Instagram) Jen La Loca - @ Jencefalu4 Felipe Esparza -…
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Comedian Vic Vasquez joins us this week and talks about his experience growing up in L.A. (and around a few other people we know personally), his work for Universal Studios and how he's been in comedy longer than any of his marriages. LINKS (Instagram) Vic Vasquez - @ ComicVic Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorre…
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We had some Salvi comedians on this week - Jose Velasquez (better known as Hoozay) and Nelson Echeverria who talk about comedy, Thanksgiving food and everything else. LINKS (Instagram) Jose Velasquez - @ Hoozay Nelson Echeverria - @ NelsitoEcheverria Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMa…
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Comedian Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez has been blowing up out of Texas for the past couple years. We caught up with him when he was in L.A. for his Ontario Improv shows. LINKS (Instagram) Jon Gonzalez - @ ThePolarBearComedy Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh …
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Small-town gossip is notorious and the line between gossip and news is not always obvious. Allison digs into how news is made with former KTRF News Director Key Teeters, and recalls the day a workplace proclamation sent a fast food restaurant into a spiral. For additional tales from the frozen tundra (including a backlog), check out Allison's newsl…
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Comedian Ralph Barbosa returns to What's Up Fool? Podcast to talk about everything that's happened since his last appearance as well as his brand new Netflix special called "Cowabunga" - out right now on Netflix. Go watch it!! LINKS (Instagram) Ralph Barbosa - @ RalphBarbosa03 Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorre…
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Allison looks forward and backward at the business of business and finds a thriving little shop in a town of less than 600 people, with a surprising and unlikely backstory. For additional tales from the frozen tundra (including a backlog), check out Allison's newsletter. Follow This Small Town on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and previews …
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Allison dives into the deep end of a longstanding public pool controversy, and it's the fight of the century when Hot Dish and Ham Buns duke it out at a funeral. Note: An earlier draft of this episode contained an error, which has since been corrected. Both Josh Hagen and Jerald Brown pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. For additional…
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Comedian and actor Beth Stelling joins us in studio this week to talk about her new special, "If You Didn't Want Me Then" - brand new on Netflix right now... Go watch it and follow her! LINKS (Instagram) Beth Stelling - @ BethStelling Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tic…
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A man without a written will leaves his daughter a surprise business, Onata Stoppel catches air, kubb rivals face off over a coupon book, and we cruise the dubs. There's a lot to get up to in This Small Town...if you know where to look. For additional tales from the frozen tundra (including a backlog), check out Allison's newsletter. Follow This Sm…
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We had Doggface on back in 2020 right after he blew up with his Ocean Spray tik tok video. Buuutttt... it was when we were doing the show on Zoom during covid, so it didn't really count. He was in L.A. this week so we had him on in person finally. Great guy, laid back and just enjoying everything that has happened over the last couple of years. LIN…
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In episode two of This Small Town, something spooky is in the air when Allison visits surprising small-town metaphysical shop Mystic Raven's Spiritual Haven, followed by a historical UFO in Marshall County, an encounter with the Ghost of Sherack, and the horrors of haunting gelatin-based salads. Can she survive the sinister shadows lurking behind t…
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One of my new favorite musicians AND a big fan of comedy - Houston's own Bo Bundy is in studio this week! He's a fan of the show and a fan of stand up in general. Watch out for this guy, he's going to blow up! Even though he's young, he's got a lot of opinions and a great sense of humor. Had a lot of fun talking with him and can't wait to hang out …
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In the first episode of This Small Town, writer Allison Page tries to figure out how people find love in a place where dating apps are full of cousins and exes. Historian Donna Myhrer spills the beans on a woman in early 1900s Thief River Falls who scandalously flouted convention. And you'll get some crucial local lingo under your belt: Uffda! For …
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No guest this week. Saul sits in again. Go see him at The Comedy Store 10/12 doing his hour set to showcase for an hour special! Show some support! 10/12 at 10:30pm. Get tickets at https://www.showclix.com/event/saul-october12th LINKS Saul Trujillo - @ SaulComedy Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Riz…
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Comedian Jack Jr in the What's Up Fool? Studio this week! This Armenian-Mexican Pauly Shore got his start as the son of comedy club owners Jack & Tere (owners of the Haha Comedy Club in North Hollywood). For 35 years they've held on as a family business and the starting place of many famous comedians. Jack Jr has seen them ALL and they all shaped h…
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Rapper and actor, Conejo, join the podcast this week. Go check out his new album "The Reset", available on all streaming platforms and wherever you get your music. SPONSORED BY: Draft Kings Sportsbook - Download it NOW and use code FOOL to sign up! New customers can take home TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY just for betting five bucks! …
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Introducing This Small Town, a podcast about the culture of one quirky little northern Minnesota town you’ve probably never heard of. Writer and comedian Allison Page grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and moved away 15 years ago. Now she’s back to take you along to the county fair, her class reunion, a haunted crystal shop, and all the nooks…
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Just us talking about things from the last few weeks on the road. We invited comedian Saul Trujillo in too since he did a few dates with us this month. SPONSORED BY: Draft Kings Sportsbook - Download it NOW and use code FOOL to sign up! New customers can take home TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS IN BONUS BETS INSTANTLY just for betting five bucks! AND GreenChe…
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