History for Foos
Comedians Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar are NOT history experts. Actually, they barely passed history in high school... But they like talking about and diving into different subjects... and they're willing to learn - and share what they've learned. Some topics are just 1 episode, others take up several episodes. If you didn't learn this stuff in skoo, don't be a foo and check out this podcast!
Ep 128 - War of 1812
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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” and Adu...
Ep 127 - History Of The Falkland Islands
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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 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...
Ep 126 - History Of Melee Weapons
Ep 125 - History Of Bouncers
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Ep 124 - History Of The Camorra
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Ep 123 - The Billionaire Narcos Left Out
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Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar explore the unbelievable true story of Arturo Durazo Moreno, the notoriously corrupt Chief of Police of Mexico City whose rise to power helped shape the modern cartel system. From secret police and political corruption to organized crime and backroom deals, they break down one of the wildest figures in Mexican history. Before diving into the history, the guys go off on hilarious tangents about The Sopranos, James Gandolfini's last meal, death row...
Ep 122- History Of Powdered Wigs
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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” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s U...
Ep 121 - How the Beaver Fur Trade Built North America
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This week on History For Foos, Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar dive into one of the most important industries in North American history: the fur trade. What started as a demand for fashionable beaver hats in Europe helped shape exploration, colonization, trade routes, and relationships between Indigenous nations and European powers. Felipe and Butch break down how beavers became one of the most valuable resources in the New World, the rise of companies like the Hudson...
Ep 120 - History Of Magellan
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Ep 119 - Recap Episode
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” 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.
Ep 118 - History Of Lake Lanier Oscarville Ga
Ep 117 - The Homeless Encampment Situation
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Ep 116 - History Of Conversion Therapy
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Ep 115 - School Of America
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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” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s U...
Ep 114 - History Of Aliens
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Ep 113 - Pacific Garbage Patch
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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” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fo...
Ep 112 - History Of Propaganda
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Ep 111 - Banana Wars
Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar blend wild childhood stories with a deep dive into the shady history of the banana industry. From getting bullied (and becoming the bully) to hustling fruit on the streets, they connect personal struggles to the rise of banana empires, corruption, and power plays that shaped entire countries—all with hilarious, unfiltered commentary.
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Ep 110 - The Soccer War of 1969
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Ep 109 - Denver Airport Conspiracies DEBUNKED
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Ep 108 - Leading Up To The Iran Revolution
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” 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.
Ep 107 - Leading Up To The French Revolution
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” 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.
Ep 106 - Sterilization Of Puerto Rico
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” 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.
Ep 105 - Zapata and the Mexican Revolution
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Ep 104 - Pancho Villa
Ep 103 - The Pony Express
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Ep 102 - Bonnie and Clyde
Ep 101 - The Wild West
Ep 100 - History Of The Gold Rush
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Ep 99 - History of Prohibition
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Ep 98 - Foos Year Review
Ep 97 - Harvey Milk
Ep 96 - Patty Hearst
Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar dive into the art of the scam, sharing wild personal stories of getting hustled, almost robbed, and barely escaping street cons. From fake job offers and three-card monte to classic Hollywood smear campaigns, the conversation eventually lands on the shocking kidnapping of Patty Hearst and the media empire behind her name. History, paranoia, and hard-earned lessons collide.
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Ep 95- Black Panther Party
Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar break down the real history of the Black Panther Party with jokes, personal stories, and hard facts. From Oakland roots and armed patrols to free breakfast programs and FBI crackdowns, the guys cut through myths to show how the Panthers shaped modern social programs—while keeping it funny, raw, and very History For Fools.
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Ep 94 - Urban Decay In The Bronx
Felipe and Butch break down the chaotic history of 1970s New York, from redlining and urban decay to the Bronx fires, gang culture, sanitation strikes, and political corruption. With comedy, riffs, and wild personal takes, they trace how the city fell apart — and how it shaped music, art, and modern culture. Follow Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch- https://www.instagram.com/butchescobar/?hl=en 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...
Ep 93 - Voodoo and Skankfest
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Ep 92 - Jack Kerouac
Felipe and Butch dive into the wild life, writing style, and cultural impact of Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation. From poetic experiments to chaotic road stories, the guys mix history with hilarious personal tangents about family, therapy, creativity, and growing up in tough households.
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Ep 91- The Black Cat Uprising
Felipe and Butch dive into the wild early history of gay rights in Los Angeles, from the Black Cat raid to underground bars, police crackdowns, and the surprising role the military played in shaping queer communities. Blending comedy with real history, they break down protests, corruption, and culture clashes with their signature chaotic storytelling.
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Ep 90 - Paul Revere's Forgotten History
Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar dive deep into the wild true story of Paul Revere — the silversmith turned Revolutionary hero. They uncover how a drunken misstep, a poem, and propaganda helped shape America’s mythology. From the Boston Tea Party to the Battle of Bunker Hill, this episode breaks down the real events behind the “Midnight Ride” and why Revere became history’s most ordinary legend. Follow Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch - https://www.instagram.com/butchescobar/reels/?hl=en Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipeswor...
Ep 89 - The Wonderland Murders Explained
Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar dive into the shocking true story of the 1981 Wonderland murders — a brutal Hollywood crime involving drugs, revenge, and the infamous adult film star John Holmes. They break down the wild rise and fall of the Wonderland Gang, their bloody feud with nightclub kingpin Eddie Nash, and the twisted aftermath that rocked Los Angeles’ dark underworld. 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, “B...
