Up and coming comedians Rene Vaca and Ken Flores join the podcast this week to talk about where they started and what's been happening since their standup clips started to go viral. Go check them out at a show near you! LINKS Rene Vaca - @ReneVacaComedy Ken Flores - @KenFlores300 Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Our long-time friends, comedians George Perez and Willie Barcena both returned to the podcast this week to shoot the sh*t and to promote their upcoming show they're doing together at the Comedy Store in April. Go follow them and check out their live shows whenever they come to your town. LINKS George Perez - @GeorgePComedy (IG) Willie Barcena - @WillieBarcena (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG)
Our good friend, Melissa Villasenor, joined us on the podcast this week! She talked about her time on SNL, going back on the road touring, and her new book, "Whoops I'm Awesome", available in stores and online. LINKS Melissa Villasenor - @MelissaVComedy (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG)
Our very good friend, comedian Marcella Arguello, joined us in studio this week to promote her new HBO 1/2 hour special called "Bitch, Grow Up". If you've seen me live over the past 10 years, you've probably seen her opening for me here and there. She's funny, she's tall and she's making Salvis proud. By the way, we were doing this show during a crazy winter storm. Might be some glitches along the way as our internet stream was interrupted a couple times. LINKS Marcella Arguello - @MarcellaComed...
The hilarious Ms. Pat joins the What's Up Fool? Podcast to talk about the season 3 premiere of her hit show The Ms. Pat Show on BET+ that starts today! She also offers her advice on dealing with cancel culture and tries to help Felipe with a little hygiene problem... LINKS Ms. Pat - @ComedienneMsPat (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG)
We got to know comedian Ralph Barbosa this week, his upbringing, his quick rise in comedy (even before the George thing) and how he feels about people putting him on a pedestal too soon. LINKS Ralph Barbosa - @RalphBarbosa03 (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Our friend, comedian & DJ - DJ Cooch - joined us in the What's Up Fool? studio this week to talk about how he got started and what he's doing next. LINKS DJ Cooch (Jorge Marroquin) - @DJCooch (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
No guest again this week. We get into some good shit though... SPONSOR: DraftKings Sportsbook - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOOL. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the NFL Divisional Round and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code FOOL. Minimum age and eligibility restrictions apply. See show notes for details. SHOW NOTES: Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling ...
No guest this week and who the hell knows what our topic is... but we had fun. LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
We've got comedy influencer/comedy content creator Concrete in our studio this week. He talks all about how he got into the world of content creation, how he hustles every day to keep it going and growing, and how he's starting to move in new directions like traditional stand-up comedy. LINKS Concrete - @ConcreteLive (IG) @ConcreteComedy (TikTok) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Comedian, actor, writer Brian Posehn joins us to talk about his new special "Posehna Non Grata", his work writing the Deadpool comic book series and of course METAL... Check out his new special available for purchase or streaming on his website BrianPosehn.com. SPONSORED BY: DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code "FOOL". New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the NFL Divisional Round and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code FOOL....
No guest today. SPONSORED BY: DraftKings Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code "FOOL". New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS on the NFL and get TWO HUNDRED IN FREE BETS INSTANTLY. Only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code FOOL. *Minimum age and eligibility restrictions apply. See show notes for details. **Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-8...
We're discussing our new year's resolutions and we listen to some of yours when Felipe opens the phone lines. LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
We've got the founders of Rancho Humilde in the What's Up Fool? studio this week! Jimmy Humilde and his partner JB co-founded this juggernaut of a new music label that continues to grow and morph into multiple successful outlets. Truly inspiring stories of coming from the bottom and working their asses off to get to where they are now. LINKS Jimmy - @JimmyHumilde.RH (IG) JB - @RanchoHumilde_JB (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG...
We're back after being out sick. No guest today. SPONSORS this week: -Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/FOOL -Manscaped is offering 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [FELIPE] at Manscaped.com . LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)...
No guest this week. Pro tip: take a shot every time we talk about food in this episode... let us know how it goes. This week's episode is SPONSORED by: Factor Meals - Head to Go.Factor75.com/Fool60 to get 60% off your first box. AND Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DadGrass.com/FOOL LINKS Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TW) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Comedian and actor, Byron Bowers joins us this week to talk about his new stand-up special streaming on Hulu right now called "Spiritual Ni**a". Check it out and check out the other new movie & tv projects he has coming up. SPONSORED by MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FELIPE at Manscaped.com . Manscaped, get your Jingle balls ready for the Holidays! LINKS Byron Bowers - @ByronBowers (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @Co...
Our friend, comedian Paul Rodriguez, returns to the show to set the record straight about something that was said about him on another podcast. SPONSOR: HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/65fool and use code "65fool" for 65% off plus free shipping! HelloFresh - America’s #1 Meal Kit! LINKS Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TW) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
No guest this week. Still had a lot of fun. LINKS Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
We've got rapper, lyricist A-F-R-O (All Flows Reach Out) on the podcast this week! An amazing musician straight from Bellflower repping both black and Mexican roots and about to blow up very soon. Check out his live shows and his upcoming album that should be dropping in a couple months. SPONSORED by FACTOR MEALS - delivered to your door ready to heat and eat in less than 5 minutes. Head to GO.FACTOR 75.com/fool60 and use code fool60 to get 60% off your first box! LINKS AFRO - @AllFlowsOfficial ...
Comedian and actor Frankie Quinones returns to the podcast to talk about the success of "This Fool" on Hulu as well as his gigs on the road and all the other things he's working on. LINKS Frankie - @FrankieQuinones (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
We did a call-in show again! It's been a while but it was good to hear your voices and all the weird things on your mind like our last caller in this episode... Hope you enjoy it! LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG); @FunnyFelipe Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Musicians Art Cruz and John Campbell from metal band LAMB OF GOD joined us on the show this week. Listen as they talk about life on the road, and we talk food of course... LINKS Art Cruz - @TheArtCruz (IG) John Campbell - @Jayceerva (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
No guest today and Rodrigo was out with food poisoning so it's just 3 of us this week. And no topic - just like you foos like it. Support our new sponsor FACTOR! Head to GO.FACTOR 75.com/fool130 and use code FOOL130 to get $130 off across 6 boxes LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) / @FunnyFelipe (TW) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Our favorite and yours... comedian Willie Barcena returns to the What's Up Fool? Podcast studio this week and he didn't disappoint. Don't forget to pay attention to when Rodrigo and Willie's tequila shots kick in during the episode... LINKS Willie Barcena: @WillieBarcena (IG) Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TW) Rodrigo Torres: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Actress Michelle Ortiz joined us this week to talk about auditioning, working in Hollywood and getting a few breaks along the way. Watch her in the new Hulu series "This Fool" as "Maggie" and everything else she's in! LINKS Michelle: @MichelleOrtiz (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TW) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
We're happy to finally get comedian Shane Torres in the What's Up Fool? studio! He's blowing up thanks to his hilarious stand-up clips going viral all over social media as well as his podcast (with Kyle Kinane) "No Accounting for Taste". Check him out at a live show! Check out our SPONSORS: HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/16fool and use code 16 fool for 16 free meals (across 7 boxes) AND 3 free gifts! DraftKings - Download DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW & use promo code FOOL to get TWO HUND...
Comedian and actor Jamar Neighbors joins us on the show this week to talk about stand-up, acting and the tv shows he's been on (including the brand new series "This Fool" on Hulu) and how his family prepared him to take even the toughest roasts. LINKS Jamar - @Jamar_Neighbors (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Nimesh Patel has been a comedian for a while but recently blew up on Tik Tok. Grew up in New Jersey and became the first Indian-American writer for SNL. Watch his new special "Thank You, China" on his YouTube channel now! LINKS Nimesh: @FindingNimesh (all platforms and FindingNimesh.com) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Brazilian born comedian and actress Jade Catta-Preta joins us this week in the What's Up Fool? Studios to talk about her new Hulu show "Hotties" (streaming now) AND her new stand-up special "Jaded" (premiering Aug 26 on Helium Comedy Studios YouTube channel). LINKS Jade Catta-Preta: @JadeCattaPreta (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
