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 behind the scenes. Joining Don is his long-time friend and colleague Mary Jane, who has her own lengthy Hollywood history. --------------------------------...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 489
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! ------------------------------------------------ Sponsored by ASPCA Pet Health Insurance. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/FOOL This is a Paid Advertiseme...
May 17, 2024•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 488
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 Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 487
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! -------------------------------------------------- LINKS (Instagram) Matt Fulchiron - @ TheFullCharge Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoT...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 486
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, so go check them out at a live show near you! -------------------------------------------------- LINKS (Instagram) Eric Ochoa - @ Supereeego Felipe - ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 485
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) Taylor Williamson - @ TaylorComedy Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Fel...
Apr 19, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 484
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 Insurance Company, and produced by PTZ Insurance Agency, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance ----------...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 483
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://FelipesWorld.com
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 482
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) Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG) Get tickets to laugh with Felipe - and avoid scalpers - always go to felipesw...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 481
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 explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/FOOL *This is a Paid Advertisement. Insurance is underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Co...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 480
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 Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo Butch - @ ButchEscobar
Mar 15, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 479
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 to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 476
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_Sarah Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ htt...
Mar 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 478
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, Limited. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. ________________ LINKS (Instagram) Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaC...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 477
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 - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 475
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 crown is yours. •Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred gambler. •Eighteen plus in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility r...
Feb 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 474
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, etc.#Comedy #ComedyPodcast #LatinoPodcast #EricAndre
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 473
We're back from a week at sea on the Eric Andre/Impractical Jokers cruise. We recap that and talk about a bunch of other things on our minds. LINKS Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 472
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 and see a show whenever he's in your town! ________________ LINKS (Instagram) Andy Frasco - @ AndyFrasco Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodr...
Jan 26, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 471
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 DraftKings Sportsbook with code FOOL. The crown is yours. Draftkings.com for details. ***Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or visit ww...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 470
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 to get 200 INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code FOOL. The crown is yours. BABBEL - Limited time deal for our listeners:...
Jan 12, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 469
First episode of 2024! Lesa joins in this week and we talk about our Europe trip and everything else that happened over the holiday break. LINKS (Instagram) Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 468
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 near Rotterdam, come see me December 23rd at Comedy Club Haug! LINKS (Instagram) Craig Conant - @ CraigPConant Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedia...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 467
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 - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 466
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 - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 465
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 - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com...
Nov 24, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 464
Catching up this week so we didn't book a guest, but we did bring Saul Trujillo to sit in with us. LINKS (Instagram) Saul Trujillo - @ SaulComedy Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com
Nov 17, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 463
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 with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com About Felipe Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh a...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 462
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 - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 461
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 460
