What's Up Fool? Podcast

What's Up Fool? Ep 581

What's Up Fool? This week were kick'n it at the studio with Rizo and Johana.

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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 a...

What's Up Fool? Ep 580

Whats' Up Fool? It's Felipe's Birthday and were chlllen with the homies Rizo and Jesus Sepulveda.

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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...

What's Up Fool? Ep 579

You know what time it is. This week we have Butch Escobar hanging out in the studio.

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Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian
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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...

What's Up Fool? Ep 578

This week, we sit down with the members of Positive Change for a powerful, eye opening conversation. They dive deep into the reality of the prison system, the rocky road to rehabilitation, and what it truly takes to turn your life around and make an impact. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at finding purpose after the lockdown, mixed with the usual laughs and random conversations you only get on What’s Up Fool?

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What's Up Fool? Ep 577

This week we have Matan Evenoff. Matan is a serious journalist who asks the hard questions. Ever since he went on the Game Awards stage to honor his reformed Orthodox rabbi Bill Clinton, he has been on a mission to expose the truth. -"everybody talks, nobody listens"

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Rizo - @ comicMartinRizo
Matan - @matanevenoff

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Felipe Esparza is a...

What's Up Fool? Ep 576

This week, Felipe, Butch and Rizo are back at the studio! Come kick it and enjoy the laughs.

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Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian
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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...

What's Up Fool? Ep 575

This week, Felipe and Rizo are live at 3 PM for the ultimate mid day chill session. We’re taking calls, taking breaks, and taking over your afternoon. See you there!

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Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian
Rizo - @ comicMartinRizo

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com

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, “...

What's Up Fool? Ep 574

This week, Felipe and Rizo are joined by Emmy nominated actor and producer Freddy Rodriguez. A Chicago native who has been a staple in film and television for over 30 years, Freddy first captured audiences as Federico "Rico" Diaz on the iconic HBO series Six Feet Under, a role that earned him two SAG Awards and an Emmy nomination.

From starring in cult classics like Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror to lead roles in Bull and The Night Shift, Freddy has consistently redefined himself across every genre. He stops by...

What's Up Fool? Ep 573

Felipe welcomes Ari Shaffir. A veteran of the LA comedy scene and the creator of the Comedy Central storytelling series This Is Not Happening, Ari has become a leading voice in independent comedy. He famously bypassed traditional networks to self distribute his 2022 special Jew on YouTube, where it has earned over 12 million views and set a new standard for self released specials. He’s hanging out with Felipe and Dustin this week to talk about his travel podcast You Be Trippin', his recent 7 month backpacking trip, and his brand new 7 pa...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? Ep 572

Felipe welcomes Paul Elia. Paul is an LA based actor and stand-up comedian originally from Detroit, known for his sharp, culturally rooted humor and viral crowd work. A trailblazer in the comedy scene, Paul is one of the few Chaldean-Assyrian voices in Hollywood, with credits ranging from Ramy and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to recurring sketches on Conan. He’s hanging out with the crew this week to talk about his transition from the D to LA and his brand new YouTube special, Good Son, which is...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 571

Felipe welcomes Lance Woods. Lance is a high energy stand up comedian and actor from Sacramento, CA, known for his sharp wit and "International Sex Symbol" persona. From performing for U.S. troops in Japan to appearances on Hulu, Fox, and Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam, Lance has become a force in the comedy world. He’s hanging out with the crew this week to talk about his 2026 headlining tour, his hit special Undeniable, and updating us on what's next.

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WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 570

Felipe welcomes Dustin Ybarra. Dustin is a stand up comedian and actor originally from Texas. You’ve seen him in movies like Us, 21 & Over, and Ted 2, or on hit shows like Ghosts, The Goldbergs, and Californication. He’s hanging out with us this week talking about his newest role in a romantic comedy alongside Cameron Diaz and Stephen Merchant.


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Dustin - @ dustin_ybarra

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WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 569

Felipe welcomes Pauly Shore to What's Up Fool? A true pop culture icon. He is currently in high gear developing and starring in the highly anticipated Richard Simmons biopic following the massive viral success of his short film, The Court Jester. On top of that, he’s finalizing his upcoming memoir, How’d You Expect Me to Turn Out, and hitting the road for his 2026 National Stand-Up Tour, including a major appearance at the Netflix Is A Joke Fest in LA this May. Today, he sits down with the crew to talk abou...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 568

Pauly Shore WAS going to be here today, but was injured so he'll be here next week. In the meantime, Felipe and Rizo try to keep things going.

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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, “B...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 567

Felipe kicks it with Lesa and Martin Rizo.

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Rizo - @ comicMartinRizo
Lesa - @Lesainla

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com

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” an...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 566

Felipe kicks it with Rizo and Saul. On their last appearance, the internet nearly imploded in the comment section over the Tapatio vs. Valentina debate! They’re back for more...

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Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian
Rizo - @ comicMartinRizo
Saul-@ saulcomedy

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com 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...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 565

Felipe welcomes Bruce Bruce to What's Up Fool?

A legend in the game, Bruce Bruce has been making audiences laugh for over three decades. From his iconic run as the host of BET’s ComicView to scene stealing roles in The Wash, Top Five, and Idlewild, Bruce remains one of the most respected names in the game. He’s currently on his "Cool Since Day One" tour and is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to the screen with his brand-new Netflix special, I Ain't Playin’, premiering March...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 564

Felipe welcomes back Saul Trujillo to What's Up Fool? 


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Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian
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Saul - @ SaulComedy

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com 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” an...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 563

Felipe kicken back with Martin Rizo on What's Up Fool? and takin' live calls from fans.

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Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian
Rizo - @ comicMartinRizo

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com 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” a...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 562

Felipe welcomes back Robert Zapata to What's Up Fool? along with Martin Rizo and Butch Escobar!

Robert is a hilarious stand-up comic and actor from LA. He’s a regular at the Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store, and you might recognize him from the movies Primos or Lean Like a Cholo. He’s known for being super high-energy on stage and is easily one of the funniest guys in the scene right now.

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WHATS'S UP FOOL? EP 561

Felipe welcomes back Juan Catalan to What's Up Fool?

Juan was facing the death penalty for a murder he didn't commit until a "one in a million" miracle outtake from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" proved his alibi. He’s back on the show to update us on his incredible journey. Check out his book "Played: A Murder Case A Hollywood Miracle & Dodgers Baseball" on Amazon or wherever you buy books. Here’s where he’s at now: Juan is now a prominent advocate for the wrongly accused. He works closely with legal...

WHATS'S UP FOOL? EP 560

Felipe welcome's Ian Edwards to What's Up Fool?

We talk about his new special "Untitled" : The Comedy Special You Didn't Know You Needed, out now on YouTube. Ian is credited with writing on The Boondocks and Black-ish to being the first comic ever signed to Conan O’Brien’s label. We’re talking dark comedy, soccer rants, and find out what he's up to.

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Ian - @ ianedwardscomic

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WHATS'S UP FOOL? EP 559

Felipe kickin'' back with Rizo and Butch to start the New Year!

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Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian
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Butch - @ butchescobar

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com 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”, N...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 558

Felipe kickin'' back before the New Year's with Butch, Rodrigo, Rizo and George.

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Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian
Rizo - @ ComicMartinRizo
Rodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjr
Butch - @ butchescobar
George - @ georgepcomedy

Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com 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...

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 557

Felipe welcomes Doknow to What's Up Fool?! DoKnow is a comedian and content creator hailing from Echo Park, Los Angeles. After exploding onto the scene with his viral reels, DoKnow has transitioned into a touring stand-up comic and a staple of digital culture. Catch him weekly on Brown Bag Pod and Figgmunity World, or on stages nationwide as he brings his signature "crazy thoughts" to a city near you.

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Doknow - @ doknowsworld_