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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Comedian David Nihill joins us all the way from Ireland! Actually, he's been here in the states for a while but has pretty much done comedy all over the world. Funny guy - go watch his new special on Youtube called "Cultural Appreciation" available for free! LINKS David Nihill - @ DavidNihill Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres …
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Comedian and actress Leslie Jones is one of the funniest people I know and I'm super proud that everything she has worked so hard for FINALLY paying off! She dropped by even in 110 degree temperatures just to hang out with us. OH and she has a brand new book out Sept 19th called "Leslie F*cking Jones". Go buy it or download the audio version (she r…
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My old friend and comedian Edwin San Juan joins us in-studio this week and he brought along our other friend (and fan favorite) George Perez so we could all dredge up embarrassing stories about each other... Enjoy! LINKS Edwin San Juan - @ EdwinSanJuan George Perez - @ GeorgePComedy Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ Rodrig…
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These guys make such beautiful music! They're blowing up fast! Joey Quinones joins us with a pared down version of Thee Sinseers doing a mostly acoustic set at the end of the show. Go follow them and check out a live show near you. Enjoy!! LINKS Joey Quinones - @ JoeyQuinonesOfficial Thee Sinseers - @ TheeSinseers Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaCo…
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Comedian, actor, professional partier... Bert Kreischer is in studio with us this week! Because of SAG and WGA rules, we can't talk about his movie The Machine, but we talked about just about everything else... LINKS Bert Kreischer - @ Bert Kreischer Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMa…
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Rodrigo and I went to Montreal for the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival this past week and we did a live podcast as part of the fest. We decided to include 2 guests who were doing the festival for their first time - comedian Saul Trujillo who was on an earlier WUF episode and Leo Gonzalez who is an up-and-coming content creator/influencer who does c…
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This week's guest has been an actor for over 40 years and has been part of some pretty big movies. He's one of thousands who are part of SAG AFTRA but who aren't in that 1% crowd making all the money in Hollywood. He's part of the majority of SAG members who hustle hard to make ends meet but aren't the ones you see in the tabloids. LINKS Art Bonill…
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Comedian Edgar Rivera sits in on the podcast this week and talks about his comedy career so far, starting in NY, living in L.A. now and filming a new special - all while hitting a lot of cruise ships along the way. LINKS Edgar Rivera - @EdgarRiveraComedy Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ Com…
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We have Jennifer Lee Pryor on this week talking about her late husband - the g.o.a.t. Richard Pryor. She's reissuing several vinyl versions of his standup specials over the years, a variety of shirts and other merch (check out RichardPryor.com) and they're pushing the new youtube page (@OfficialRichardPryor). Go check it all out and watch a Richard…
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We've got musician Dante Elephante (Ruben) talking about his career, touring, etc., AND doing a performance at the end of the show. Watch him do a solo set here and check him out with his full band at a live show near you! LINKS Ruben - @ DanteElephante (IG) Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMart…
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Comedian - and one of the first comedy podcasters - Ryan Sickler sits in this week to talk about his new special that came out on youtube last month ("Lefty's Son" - see link below) and his very popular "Honey Dew" podcast. Very funny guy who's so easy to talk to. Can't wait to have him back! LINKS Ryan - @ RyanSickler (IG) - his special: https://w…
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We've got comedian Martin Amini on the show this week! A friend of mine hailing from the DC area, this guy really is self made, he's been working hard promoting and starting his own rooms for a while now. Through sharing his stand-up clips on TikTok and IG, he has started to gain an international fan base and the recognition he has worked so hard f…
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Jon was on the show a couple weeks ago with Paul Rodriguez, but we felt like he didn't really get a chance to talk much so we invited him back on his own. Interesting guy, go check him out at a show near you and at one of the Spanglish shows around L.A.! LINKS Jon Stites - @ TheJonStites (IG) Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ Rodrig…
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We've got Deorro in studio this week! Huge DJ from L.A., doing big things all over the world and always repping Mexicans wherever he goes. Had a lot of fun with this guy. Can't wait to have him back when we start up live music again so he can do a set on the show. LINKS Deorro - @Deorro (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTo…
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