What's Up Fool? Podcast

There's no guest this week.. Just vibes, but we're still out here. What's Up Fool?! LINKS Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

We got comedian Carlos Ballarta from Mexico, talking to us about how he got started as a comedian, what the comedy scene is like in Mexico, and some of his upcoming projects he's got for the future.  Check out America's #1 Meal Kit today. Go to HelloFresh.com/Fool12. Use code FOOL12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!    LINKS Carlos Ballarta:  INSTAGRAM: @ballartavaleverga Felipe Esparza:...

No guest on the podcast this week, but join us for a good time. SPONSOR: MeUndies MeUndies.com/FOOL - for 15% off your first order AND free shipping! LINKS Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Our guest this week is comedian, Alonzo Bodden; he's one of the first comedians I met when I started out in LA's comedy clubs. He was on a few seasons of Last Comic Standing and has appeared on multiple shows & movies. Hopefully we'll see him on the road again soon!    LINKS Alonzo Bodden:  INSTAGRAM: @ZoFunny TWITTER: @alonzobodden Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Tor...

No guest this week, join us for this lil sesh tho LINKS Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

This week our new guest on the show is Eder Rivera, an up-and-coming Mexican comedian currently based in New Zealand. Check out his podcast "The Edd Rivera Podcast" on available streaming platforms. LINKS Eder Rivera: INSTAGRAM: @EddRiveraComedy Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Bay Area comedian and friend of the show Butch Escobar, returns to What's Up Fool podcast and has a story that gets a little heavy. LINKS  Butch Escobar: INSTAGRAM: @ButchEscobar Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Our old friend, retired sheriff, Gil Carillo, returns to the podcast to talk about the success of the "Night Stalker" series on Netflix.

There's no guest this week but What's Up Fool?    LINKS Felipe Esparza: INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Johnny Roque sits in with us again. Felipe goes on a wild rant. LINKS Johnny Roque INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny Felipe Esparza INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

This week Simon Rex joins us on the "What's Up Fool?" podcast. He tells us stories of his time as a former MTV VJ, model, and 90s icon. He talks about his podcast Nervous Rex and more.  LINKSSimon RexINSTAGRAM: @simonrex415  Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Joining us on the podcast this week are members of the band Slaütter before Slaughter, Martin Moreno alongside Tania Estrada, and our very own producer James Callaghan. They talk about their new Slaütter album and the possibility of touring and much more.  LINKSMartin MorenoINSTAGRAM: @martincomic Tania Estrada:INSTAGRAM: @taniaestrada334 James Callaghan:INSTAGRAM: @universalsmoothness Slaütter be...

Our old friend, Beto Duran, returns to join us on the "What's Up Fool?" podcast this week. He tells us about sports journalism during the pandemic and his experience with COVID-19.   LINKSBeto DuranINSTAGRAM: @betovision  Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Our new guest this week is Amber Nash, actress/comedian, most known for her voice acting on Archer, on its 11th season now, as her character Pam Poovey. She talks about her experiences with comedy, acting, and more.    LINKSAmber NashINSTAGRAM: @ambercnash  Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Our guest this week is Patty Rodriguez, she is the creator and publisher of the bilingual kids' books publication called Lil' Libros. We talk about the importance of education in early childhood and literary representation for Latino bilinguals.   LINKSPatty RodriguezINSTAGRAM: @pattyrodriguez @Lil_Libros   Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr...

Our old friend Jason Rouse returns to the podcast and tells stories of his mischief and mayhem. He also shares his reason why he's one of the many comics moving to Texas.  LINKSJason Rouse:INSTAGRAM: @jasonrouse666  Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Our pre-Thanksgiving episode with a few old friends - Adam Murray (currently in the brand new movie "Hillbilly Elegy"), Momo Rodriguez (talking about some secret project he's filming) and Martin Moreno (talking about the new Slautter before Slaughter album coming soon).

Our guest was a no show, so you're gonna have to rock with this for now.  Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Musician James Hazley joins us on the podcast this week. He shares his long history of being a musician in the punk/metal scene in LA. But now people may recognize him as "Blannibal" on the Eric Andre show.  LINKSJames Hazley:INSTAGRAM: @generalh_undead   Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Comedian Adam Hunter joins us on the podcast this week He shares some stories from the road including a legendary incident we've previously talked about on the show. He also tells us about his upcoming stand-up special.  LINKSAdam Hunter:INSTAGRAM: @adamcomedian   Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Comedian Eric Andre joins us on the podcast this week promoting his new season of "The Eric Andre Show" which Felipe stars in. He tells us about the trials and errors of his pranks on guest stars and more.  LINKSEric Andre:INSTAGRAM: @ericfuckingandre Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Comedian Carmen Lynch joins us on the podcast this week. She talks about her career comedy including her new album "Vertically Obese" and her new podcast called "Human Centipod". LINKSCarmen Lynch:INSTAGRAM: @carmencomedian Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Comedian Jeff Richards joins us this week. He talks about his time on SNL and his new podcast called The Jeff Richards show. LINKSJeff Richards:INSTAGRAM: @thejeffrichards Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

This week's guest is blowing up all over the place and we have one of the first interviews with him. You may know him as Doggface from his TikTok and Instagram, we got to know him as Nathan. Listen and learn more about the man behind the videos.  LINKSDoggface aka Nathan Apodaca:INSTAGRAM: @doggface208TIKTOK: @doggface208 Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @...

National Podcast Week. We have our guest Brian Redban, who started most of your favorite podcasts and they're still going strong today.  LINKSBrian Redban:INSTAGRAM: @redban Felipe Esparza:INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres:INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Martin Rizo:INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo