What's Up Fool? Podcast

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

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

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

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 at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.

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

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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 Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com 

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. LINKS (Instagram) Doggface - @ Doggface208 Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo 

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 again. --------------------------------WATCH the full episode: Youtube.com/FelipeEsparzaLISTEN to the audio only version: Spotify & other streaming platforms and all podcast apps. -------------------------------LINKSBo Bundy - @ BoBundyyFelipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedianRodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJrMartinRizo - @ ComicMartinRizoGet Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com

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 Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo 

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 his view of comedy. He didn't even want to be a comedian, but it eventually pulled him in. Watch, listen, complain if you want, but I know we had a good time doing the episode! LINKSJack Jr - @ JackJrComic (IG)Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG)Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG)Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

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! • Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www dot 1 800 gambler dot net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21 + age varies by jurisdiction. Void in ONT. • See sportsbook dot draftkings.com/football terms for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. LINKS Conejo - @ Conejo.Rapper Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo

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 GreenChef - Go to GreenChef dot com/FOOL50 and use code FOOL50 to get 50% off plus free shipping. GreenChef, The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well LINKS Saul Trujillo - @ SaulComedy Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com 

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 - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo

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 reads it herself which just makes it funnier)! Tell her you heard her on our show! LINKS Leslie Jones - @ LesDogggg Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo

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 - @ 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 at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.

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 - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo 

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 - @ ComicMartinRizo

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 comedy sketches on social media. Felipe talks about the times that he has performed at the festival over the years and the mistakes he made along the way. [sorry, no video of this episode - festival was only recording audio podcasts] LINKSSaul Trujillo - @ SaulComedy (IG) Leo Gonzalez - @ LeoGonzall (IG) Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG)

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 Bonilla - @ ArtBonilla10 (IG)Felipe Esparza - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG)Rodrigo Torres - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG)Martin Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

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 - @ ComicMartinRizo Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com 

No guest this week. Just us talking about our long weekend and Felipe's time spent hanging out with Lesa's  family in Ohio. LINKSFelipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo

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 Pryor movie tonight! LINKS Jennifer/Richard's official page - @ RichardPryor (IG) Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG) Get Tickets to laugh with Felipe @ http://FelipesWorld.com

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 - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Hoya Roc from the band Madball joins us this week. He's a big fan of the podcast and we had a great time talking with him. We'll definitely have him on more often in the future! LINKSHoya Roc - @ HoyaRoc357Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

We're taking a break from guests this week! Guest-free episodes are fun. LINKS Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXGHgyr2MNA&t=22sFelipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG) 

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 for all these years. Check him out at a show near you! Get tickets to his special this November at Lincoln Theater in D.C.! LINKS Martin Amini - @ martinamini (IG/tiktok) website: martinamini.com Felipe - @ FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

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 - @ RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ ComicMartinRizo (IG)

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. LINKSDeorro - @Deorro (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)