My FIRST EPISODE EVER! And the first in our KIDNAPPING series - a series of interviews with people I've "kidnapped" under the influence. Hear comedian Juan Garcia's version of some of the adventures with me and how he has been manipulated by veteran comics just because… If you're a new comedian, F*CK the comedy classes - this is stuff no comedy "teacher" will ever prepare you for.&#13;
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IMPORTANT LINKS: &#13;
www.felipesworld.com (my website) &#13;
www.voodooglowskulls.com (Voodoo's website - thanks for the theme song guys) &#13;
www.trulycomedy.com (Juan's website) &#13;
twitter.com/RodrigoTorresJr (Rodrigo's twitter)

Ep 1 - Kidnapping Series - Juan Garcia - Chepo or Cheapo? - Adventures in Babysitting

Another "kidnapping" victim stops by to reminisce with Felipe (and guest sidekick Chris Storin). Kenny Benitez, not a comic, not a drug addict… why did he stay? Who else buys you a piece of cake bro? I'll hang out with Duck Dynasty and pray… Don't take Jack-in-the-Box to Strippers and other great advice on another episode of What's Up Fool? podcast.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
www.felipesworld.com (my website where you can find all my social networks)
twitter.com/FunnyFelipe (my Twitter in case you didn't visit my website)
www.voodooglowskulls.com (Latino ska punk band from Riverside California - they do my theme song and they've been together over 20 years)
www.facebook.com/KennyBenitezLovesLife (seriously that's Kenny's Facebook…)
twitter.com/ChrisStorin (Chris' Twitter)

Ep 2 - Kidnapping Series - Kenny Benitez - Sorry I Didnt Come Home But I Was Learning About Comedy

Our last "victim" in the kidnapping series talked with Felipe at the Houston Improv a couple weeks ago. Theo Taylor, a Houston based comedian, tells his side of the story about a night with Felipe he'll never forget. If you listen closely, you might just learn (kind of) about Liberia, immigrant parents, suburban black dudes and boudain balls on another episode of What's Up Fool? podcast. 

IMPORTANT LINKS:
www.felipesworld.com (my website where you can find all my social networks)
twitter.com/FunnyFelipe (my Twitter in case you didn't visit my website)
www.voodooglowskulls.com (Latino ska punk band from Riverside California - they do my theme song and they've been together over 20 years)
twitter.com/TheoMETaylor (Theo's twitter)
twitter.com/ChrisStorin (Chris' Twitter)
twitter.com/RodrigoTorresJr (Rodrigo's Twitter)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia (more info on Liberia)

Ep 3 - Kidnapping Series - Theo Taylor - Suburban Brothers, Dream Crushers and Boudain Balls

Our belated Memorial Day episode. We talk to my hometown hero, a guy from the Pico Gardens/Pico Aliso projects where I grew up. Ray lost so much as a young Marine in Vietnam that he had every right to give up hope. One day on the little league field changed all that.

Interesting Links…
@funnyfelipe (my twitter)
@rodrigotorresjr (Rodrigo's twitter)
www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Cool news story on the 2 doctors to operated on Ray and saved his life in Vietnam: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/local-sports/bolder-boulder/vietnam-war-veterans-to-be-recognized-at-bolderboulder-for-saving-man-shot-in-the-neck-with-grenade

Ep 6 - Ray Escalera - From the Farms to the Projects to Vietnam, Just Come Home

Joey and I have known each other for almost 20 years. We have lots of stories and hope you like these.

On today's episode of "What's Up Fool?" podcast, Uncle Joey, aka Joey "Coco" Diaz, legendary comedian, podcaster and all-around badass stops by and drops some SCIENCE! We find out where the Devil is from, Joey's version of the alphabet that helps toughen up his daughter and why he feels character is THE most important thing to anyone's career and life. #CharliesGettingStrongerEveryDay

Ep 9 – Hollywood Dreamers – Joey "Coco" Diaz – ABCs, Eating a Donkey in India and SCIENCE

A few months ago, I heard that Fred Stoller was looking to return to stand up after a long break of acting and writing in Hollywood. He's been in a ton of TV shows and movies and I didn't think he would want to open for me but it turned out he did. He was so funny and nice and had so many great stories of his experiences during the stand-up comedy boom of the 80s and being in so many shows and movies that I knew I had to get him on the podcast.

Listen as Fred breaks down "comedy bringer shows", how Hollywood treats you if you're not the star, why you should never pay for acting classes and retells some stories from his book "Maybe We'll Have You Back". As Fred says, "life is so much better when there's no hope"
#NoChiclets #NoRockettes

Fred Stoller
WEBSITE: www.fredstoller.net
TWITTER: @Fred_Stoller
INSTAGRAM: @FredStoller
BUY FRED'S BOOK: http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Well-Have-You-Back/dp/1620877066
WATCH FRED'S MOVIE (FRED & VINNIE) ON NETFLIX. Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJH2_cShv8g

Felipe Esparza
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ep 10 - Hollywood Dreamers - Fred Stoller - That Guy Who's Been in Everything

What a great day this was… My friend Baby Bash (rapper, "Suga Suga", "Cyclone") invited me to the set of his video shoot for his new single, "Certified Freak" and I decided it would be good to do a podcast with him. Little did I know that his friend Kid Frost (rapper, "La Raza", "No Sunshine") was on set hanging out and bringing the crew BBQ from the restaurant he owns in Los Angeles, Little Max's BBQ (http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-taste-of-the-county-fair-lil-maxs-bbq-los-angeles). He was kind enough to give us some time and share his story, too.

Thanks to everyone who is listening to our little show. We love doing it. Please rate or review the show (even if you hate it) and if you like it, subscribe!

Baby Bash (follow him and tell him you heard him on the show)
TWITTER: twitter.com/babybash

INSTAGRAM: @BabyBash

To see more Baby Bash, check out www.bashtown.com for updates on appearances and new music releases.

Kid Frost (follow him and tell him you heard him on the show)
TWITTER: twitter.com/ogkidfrost1

INSTAGRAM: @OGKidFrost1

To see more Kid Frost, check out www.OGKidFrost.com for updates on appearances and new music releases.

Check out his BBQ restaurant if you're in L.A.: 
Lil Max's BBQ
721 S Alvarado
Los Angeles, CA 90057


Felipe Esparza
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/funnyfelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/rodrigotorresjr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
http://www.voodooglowskulls.com

Ep 11 - Baby Bash - Kid Frost - Chicano Rap Old School and New School

This episode kicks off our "Cholos - Where Are They Now?" series. A few episodes that will explore what happens to some of those guys you thought were a lost cause when they were younger; the fools that were drunks, drug addicts, thugs, delinquents… not all of them end up dead or in prison. Some of them become artists. I'm living proof that you can always come back from even the darkest times in life if you have something in life that you're passionate about.  So is my friend, artist, Juan Carlos Munoz Hernandez (aka "Heaven").  

I've known him since 2nd grade and we grew up following the same bad path in life. Eventually, after years of tagging all over L.A., he turned things around and ended up getting through a rigorous process to become an assistant to sculptor Robert Graham. Today, he still runs the gallery and creates his own sculptures and paintings and continues to do commissioned murals and other work.

We had another visitor during the episode - writer Rodrigo Rivera D'Ebre, who is filming his directorial debut documentary on dark progressivism - a film that focuses on many different artists, including Heaven (Juan Carlos).
Thanks to everyone who is listening to our little show. We love doing it. Please rate or review the show (even if you hate it) and if you like it, subscribe!


LINKS
Juan Carlos "Heaven" Munoz Hernandez website: (follow him and tell him you heard him on the show)
www.JuanCarlosMunozHernandez.com 
Instagram:  @heaven_k2s

Rodrigo Rivera D'Ebre:
Twitter: darkprogressivism@indiegogo.com
Writings: www.steampresspublishing.com

Felipe Esparza
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres
TWITTER: @rodrigotorresjr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.voodooglowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
Instagram: @ernestoyerena

Ep 12 - Cholos Where Are They Now? - Heaven Juan Carlos Munoz

This is the second episode in our "Cholos - Where Are They Now?" mini-series. Birdman is an interesting character. Pretty laid back kind of guy who will sometimes tell a shocking story as if he's just telling you the weather. After growing up feeling "like a human garbage can" and then getting a 2nd and 3rd chance in life, Jaime is finally living on his own terms and learning how to adjust to life on the outside while avoiding the call of the streets.

Please rate or review the show (even if you hate it) and if you like it, subscribe!

LINKS
Jaime "Birdman" Acosta email:
jaimea2010@gmail.com
Instagram:  @jaimebirdmanacosta

 
Felipe Esparza
TWITTER: "@FunnyFelipe" "http://www.twitter.com/funnyfelipe" 
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian

Rodrigo Torres
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
http://www.voodooglowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @whatsupfoolpod

Ep 13 - Cholos Where Are They Now Jaime Birdman Acosta

Special bonus episode for Labor Day!

Flashback to Kidnapped - Where we revisit the story of our very first podcast episode (the kidnapped episode with Chepo and his story of our trip to El Centro California). Well, these 2 guys were there with us, too. Comedians Richard Chang and Herman Sherms Cubillo tell their side of that story plus some other interesting stories of their lives.

By the way, Rodrigo is missing from this episode because I forgot we were going to record until the guys showed up at my house. My bad. Actually, my assistant's bad...

Please rate or review the show (even if you hate it) and if you like it, subscribe!

LINKS

Richard Chang:
https://www.facebook.com/changstercomic

Herman "Sherms" Cubillo:
https://www.facebook.com/bigsherms

Felipe Esparza:
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 14 - Flashback To Kidnap - Richard Chang And Sherms telling their El Centro story

I met Desiree about 8 years ago when she started coming to my comedy shows. Found out she was a BBW porn star. She moved away for a while so I didn't learn much more about her after that. Luckily we stayed in touch and when I stopped by Vegas to do a show, I asked her if she would sit down with us and talk about her experience in porn and life in general.

Listen as this bright, level-headed creator of BBW Con breaks down the porn industry, Japanese men, and all the fetish categories you can think of.

Please rate or review the podcast and if you like it subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening!
       
LINKS

Desiree Devine:
TWITTER: @DesireeDevine or @BBWCon
WEBSITES: www.BBWCon.com
                www.Printing4Pets.com
                www.DoggieDoOvers.com

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Isaac "Flaco" Martinez:
TWITTER: @FlacoSeagulls
INSTAGRAM: @FunnyFlaco

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod 

Ep 17 - Desiree Devine (retired) BBW Porn Star

This guy was the original inspiration for our Cholos: Where Are They Now? series we did a while back but he was always so busy working… Finally, this week we got to talk to actor (and comedian) Emilio Rivera. The realest guy you'll ever meet. He may play unflinching, menacing characters on TV shows and in movies but, yes, Emilio started as a stand-up comedian. I met him when I was starting out in comedy 17 years ago. We lived on the same block. I stayed in comedy and he went on to become a highly sought out character actor. He's currently portraying Marcus Alvarez in Sons of Anarchy and talks about what it's like to go from being a regular guy from the hood to portraying one on the big screen. Watch the series finale of Sons of Anarchy - Tuesday, December 9th, 2014.
 
Please rate or review the podcast and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!


LINKS
Emilio Rivera:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/emilioriverafanpage
TWITTER: @EmilioRivera48
INSTAGRAM: @EmilioRivera48

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 27 - Emilio Rivera

After a couple months of trying to match up schedules, we finally got Metalachi in the studio. The ONLY heavy metal mariachi band out there. Ignore any imitators - these guys are the real deal. Strange characters for sure with questionable pasts and I'm still not sure we got a straight answer about anything but we had a lot of fun. These guys bring the Mexican culture of mariachi to the fun of the old hair bands of the 80s. Listen and try to keep up. If you like them, go follow them on their social media or see a live show - they kick off their East Coast tour January 2015.
 
Please rate or review the podcast and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!


LINKS
Metalachi:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Metalachi
TWITTER: @metalachi
INSTAGRAM: @metalachi
www.Metalachi.com

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 30 - Metal + Mariachi = Metalachi

I'm a fan of Melissa Villaseñor. She's funny and does a lot of great impressions - women and men - and sometimes even her cat.

Listen as I tell the story of how Gabriel Iglesias once paid for my dental work, Melissa tells the story of knowing she wanted to be a comedian at 12 years old and… for the first time… the origin of Yea Man. Enjoy.
 
Please rate or review the podcast and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!


LINKS
Melissa Villaseñor:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/melissavcomedy
TWITTER: @MelissaVComedy
INSTAGRAM: @MelissaVComedy
VINE: Melissa Villaseñor

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 36 - The Many Voices of Melissa Villaseñor

Today was an emotional day for me… we got to interview Damian Chapa, aka "Miklo" from Bound by Honor: Blood In, Blood Out. It was really a dream come true, our nipples were hard and we just geeked out during the whole episode. Enjoy!
 
Please rate or review the podcast and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!


LINKS
Damian Chapa:
https://www.facebook.com/damianchapa

All Things Comedy:
TWITTER: @AllThingsComedy

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 48 - Actor Damian "Miklo" Chapa

The whole month of June, we're celebrating Pride Month and having LGBT guests on every Friday. We decided to kick it off with "America's Favorite Fag" (his words, not mine), comedian Thai Rivera. He may not be politically correct, but he's honest, he's funny and he's a comedy soldier who has worked some of the toughest rooms in the country. With only 12 years in the comedy game so far, he's already made a name for himself by being funny and telling it like it is. Listen to our no-holds-barred interview with Thai and maybe you'll learn a little something.
 
Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS
Thai Rivera:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThaiRivera
TWITTER: @ThaiRivera
INSTAGRAM: @OfficialThaiRivera
www.AmericasFavoriteFag.com

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 53 - Comedian Thai Rivera - Pride Month

Our guest had an emergency and had to reschedule sooooo Rodrigo and I just ended up talking a LOT of shit. Enjoy.
 
Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS
Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa ODaniel (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 61 - Just The Two of Us Part 2

Bobby Lee and I go way back. We pretty much started comedy around the same time - him in San Diego and me in L.A. He's a Comedy Store fixture and after several years on Mad TV and almost 20 years of stand-up, he's got a solid headlining career. Bobby can be off the wall on stage but today we see a more vulnerable side as he tells some stories from his early years of comedy and his childhood. 

Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS

Bobby Lee:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyleelive
TWITTER: @BobbyLeeLive
www.BobbyLeeLive.com


Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 81_Bobby Lee

Today we talk to the 2 guys who were the first in the series of "Cholos Try..." videos - Carlos Ayala and Fabian Alomar. I have run into these guys over the years at different auditions where they got the parts and I didn't... While they may have had real cholo backgrounds growing up, they have both turned their lives around and have been working actors for several years now. Listen as they tell a little about their backgrounds and their new lives acting and the experience of going viral.

Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS

Carlos Ayala:
INSTAGRAM: @ActorCarlosAyala
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1168757/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Fabian Alomar:
INSTAGRAM: @ActorFabianAlomar
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2053580/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 85 - Cholos Try... Podcasting

Third time is a charm... this guy is probably the only guy who could stand us up twice and we'll STILL give him another chance because he's our favorite. Corey Holcomb is hilarious and real and for almost 2 hours, we talk about all kinds of things people in the hood need to know. Health problems, getting robbed by promoters, how to feel like a God with hoodrats - everything you need to know about life but were afraid to ask. Listen and enjoy. And go see him at the Ft Lauderdale Improv Jan 21-24!

Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS

Corey Holcomb:
TWITTER: @TheCoreyHolcomb
See him LIVE in Ft Lauderdale FL Jan 21-24!

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 86 - Corey Holcomb

What can we say about Gene Pompa that hasn't already been written on a bathroom stall? ... You never really know when Gene is joking or being serious. He's a very smart, funny guy, Chicano activist background, and someone I have known in comedy for about 22 years. One of my favorite stand up comics. We still only scratched the surface of getting to know Gene, so we're going to have to have him back again soon. Enjoy!

Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS

Gene Pompa:
TWITTER: @GenePompa
Instagram: @GenePompa

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod


Ep 96 - Gene Pompa

I haven't known this comedian very long, but she's funny and she's too nice to be working in comedy. In fact, she's too nice to be living in the U.S. Call her naive, call her innocent, but she came to the U.S. on her own as a teenager, with no knowledge of speaking English - all for the love of a boy band and a dream to be a dancer. After a lot of trials and tribulations (and a stint on the newer version of Soul Train), she is now a working comedian and occasional actor. Listen to her story, follow her and go tell her what's up fool.

Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening!

LINKS

Aiko Tanaka:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/AikoTanaka
TWITTER: @AikoTanaka
INSTAGRAM: @GoldenChina

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Felipe Esparza's Album

Ep 113 - Aiko Tanaka

*Recorded WED Oct 5*
We did our monthly call-in show this week and took your calls for an hour. Also had our friend, guitarist Sin Quirin from Ministry sitting in with us. Listen and enjoy!

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LINKS

Sin Quirin:
TWITTER: @SinQuirinMusic
INSTAGRAM: @SinQuirinMusic

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 122 - Oct Call In Show

Started from the border... now he's on the What's Up Fool? podcast! Chingo Bling started out hustling whatever he could to make it while growing up in Houston. Starting with rap, adding some comedy and then growing into a full-fledged stand-up comedian, he's always reinventing himself and growing as an artist and entertainer. Go see him LIVE at the Ontario Improv 10/28 - 10/30 (2016)!

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LINKS

Chingo Bling:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/OfficialChingoBling
TWITTER: @ChingoBling
INSTAGRAM: @RealChingoBling

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 125 - Chingo Bling

As a teenager, Little Willie G headed up an East L.A. band referred to as "the Chicano Beatles". Thee Midniters' sound defined Chicano rock music and Chicano culture throughout the 60s and beyond. Willie would fall prey to the dark side of the music industry and develop a problem with drugs and alcohol. His testimony and music was one of the only cassettes we had in my rehab and I really got into his music. Today, Willie has overcome all of those problems through a relationship with God, started a ministry and continues to perform all over the country.

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LINKS

Little Willie G:
TWITTER: @LittleWillieG
INSTAGRAM: @LittleWillieG1

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 130 - Little Willie G

Reverie is blowing up fast! A native of the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, she got her start in hip-hop at a young age with the collaboration of her brother, Louden, on beats and her on the mic. She worked to find every way of getting herself and her music out to the public and today, she has built a loyal following that will help her get to the top. Check out ReverieLove.com for her music, her clothing line and tour dates and go download some of her music - it's free online at LoudenBeats.com.

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LINKS

Reverie:
TWITTER: @ReverieLove
INSTAGRAM: @ReverieLove
www.ReverieLove.com
www.LoudenBeats.com (free music)

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Ep 131 - Reverie

Comedians Martin Rizo and Johnny Roque sit in with me and Rodrigo and giggle for an hour and a half. Damn we had a lot of fun. Go follow these fools on their social media.

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LINKS
Martin Rizo:
TWITTER: @ComicMartinRizo
INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo

Johnny Roque:
TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque
INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny

Felipe Esparza:
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage
TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe
INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian
www.felipesworld.com

Rodrigo Torres:
TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr
INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr
TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)
TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)
www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

Ernesto Yerena (he designed our podcast logo)
INSTAGRAM: @ernestoyerena

Ep 143 - Rizo and Roque

The return of our good friend and maybe favorite guest, Martin Moreno.

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LINKS

Martin Moreno:

TWITTER: @MartinComic

INSTAGRAM: @MartinComic

Felipe Esparza:

TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe

INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian

Rodrigo Torres:

TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr

INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast)

TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod

Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song)

www.VoodooGlowskulls.com

#Chicano #MexicanAmerican #LosAngeles #BoyleHeights #FatherGreg #HomeboyIndustries #GabrielIglesias #GeorgeLopez #StandUpComedy #CheechAndChong #LastComicStanding

Ep 182 - Martin Moreno Returns

Just us 3 with our friend from Boyle Heights, Mescalito from East of the River. He plays a few tracks for us from his new album "Peyote Cactus" and sits in while we tell stories about everything that's happened in the last few weeks. Enjoy!

Episode 228 - Just the 2 of Us with Mescalito

One of our favorites returns to the show - Mr. Joey "Coco" Diaz.  Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Felipe Esparza: FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian www.felipesworld.com Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast) TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod @LesaInLA INSTAGRAM: @LesaInLA Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song) www.VoodooGlowskulls.com &nbsp;

Ep 230 - Joey "Coco" Diaz Returns

Actor Gabriel Pimentel joins us on the podcast this week. He talks about his career in Hollywood for more than 20 years. Comedian Roger Lopez also sits in.  LINKS Gabriel Pimentel: INSTAGRAM: @GPWiz Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Ep 259 - Gabriel Pimentel

No guest this week, so we invited comedians Martin Rizo and Johnny Roque to sit in with us.  LINKS Martin Rizo: INSTAGRAM: @ComicMartinRizo TWITTER: @ComicMartinRizo Johnny Roque: INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Ep 260 - Martin & Johnny

Comedian Dannon Green stopped by the All Things Comedy studio this week to talk about his career in comedy, co-founding the legendary "Phat Tuesdays" at the Comedy Store. He also just completed his second film - a documentary on a Philadelphia boxing team. Go follow him and check him out on a show near you! LINKS Dannon Green: INSTAGRAM: @DannonGreen66 Johnny Roque: INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Ep 261 - Dannon Green

This week, we've got actor and former professional skateboarder, Pancho Moler. He talks about switching careers, working with Rob Zombie and his 2 new movies coming out this month. Thanks for listening! LINKS Pancho Moler: INSTAGRAM: @PanchoMolerP Johnny Roque: INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Ep 262 - Pancho Moler

Our old friend and fan favorite - Comedian Martin Moreno - returns to the show this week with more philosophies on life. Comedian Erik Rivera sits in as well. Thanks for listening! LINKS Martin Moreno: INSTAGRAM: @MartinComic Erik Rivera: INSTAGRAM: @ErikRiveraComedy Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Ep 263 - Martin Moreno

On this week's show, we've got actor Joseph Raymond Lucero ("Creeper" from the Mayans on FX). He's got an amazing story of addiction, recovery, change and redemption. Listen and enjoy! LINKS Joseph Lucero: INSTAGRAM: @Joseph_Raymond_Lucero Johnny Roque: INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr &nbsp; 00000634 00000635 0001A93E 0001A93B 001343D6 001343D6 000089C8 000089CB 00441DA7 00441DA7

Ep 264_Joseph Lucero

Comedian Momo Rodriguez this week - listen to his tales of standup, writing and sneaking into Hollywood. LINKS Momo Rodriguez: INSTAGRAM: @MomoRodriguez Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Ep 265 - Momo Rodriguez

Comedian April Macie joins us to talk about her upbringing, standup career, and being a newlywed long-distance. LINKS April Macie: INSTAGRAM: @AprilMacie Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr &nbsp; &nbsp; 00000332 00000332 00017D18 00017D1B 00196173 00196173 0000835B 0000835B 0021A805 0021A805

Ep 266_April Macie

Comedian Eleanor Kerrigan on the podcast this week! Such a funny, real, honest person. Started as a waitress at the Comedy Store, Mitzi's assistant, Dice's ex-fiance and now a full-fledged solid comedian. Glad to have her on the show and can't wait to have her back for more. Felt like we didn't have enough time with her. LINKS Eleanor Kerrigan: INSTAGRAM: @EJKerrigan Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 000004CD 000004CD 0001BBFA 0001BBF8 00400C53 00400C53 00008584 00008584 001C6FCB 001C6FCB

Ep 267 - Eleanor Kerrigan

We've got comedian Rick Izquieta with us in the studio today, sharing a bunch of stories from his time in comedy. Also sitting in, comedian Matt Fulchiron. LINKS Rick Izquieta: INSTAGRAM: @Rick_Izquieta Matt Fulchiron: INSTAGRAM: @TheFullCharge Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 000004D0 000004D1 0000D66F 0000D670 001D9F78 001D9F78 00008348 00008348 0030B182 0030B182

Ep 268 - Rick Izquieta

Comedian Felipe Esparza talks with random people he finds interesting. It might be somebody kind of famous or it might be that homeless guy at the end of your street who you walk past every day without saying hello. Everyone has a story to tell about how they got where they are, no matter who they are.

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