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History for Foos
FELIPE ESPARZA
91 episodes
2 days ago
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!
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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!
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History for Foos
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.

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 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.
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2 days ago
1 hour 4 minutes

History for Foos
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://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.
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1 week ago
1 hour 5 minutes

History for Foos
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, “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.
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 9 minutes

History for Foos
Ep 88 - Why Cartoons Wear White Gloves
Felipe and Butch dive deep into the surprising racial history behind early animation and the origins of Mickey Mouse’s white gloves. From minstrel shows and Jim Crow roots to the hidden layers of early cartoons, they unpack how racist vaudeville imagery shaped American entertainment. The guys mix sharp insight with laughs, breaking down history’s most uncomfortable—and fascinating—connections. Follow Felipe - instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch - instagram.com/ButchEscobar (IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz 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.
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 1 minute

History for Foos
Ep 87 - Ybor City : Lost City Of Cigars
Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar dive into the fascinating history of Ybor City, Tampa’s cigar-making capital once known as “Cigar City.” Between laughs and stories from the road, they explore Cuban coffee, handmade cigars, and the immigrant roots that built a booming industry. Plus, hilarious tales of bad cars, strict moms, and Felipe’s wild adventures on tour. Follow Felipe - instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch - instagram.com/ButchEscobar (IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz 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.
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1 month ago
1 hour 10 minutes

History for Foos
EP 86 - Mark Twain Was a Troll!
In this episode of History For Foos, Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar take a deep dive into the life of Mark Twain — the original American troll, stand-up comic, and literary icon. From his fiery red hair to his dark humor and tragic past, the guys uncover Twain’s wild adventures, bad investments, and surprising connection to modern comedy.

Follow Felipe - instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en
Follow Butch - instagram.com/ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

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.
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1 month ago
1 hour 16 minutes

History for Foos
EP 85 - The Untold History of Boyle Heights
In this episode of History for Foos, Felipe and Butch dive deep into the rich, layered history of Boyle Heights — once known as the “Ellis Island of the West.” They explore its Jewish roots, cultural diversity, redlining, and how freeways reshaped the neighborhood. From pastrami traditions to community resilience, the guys bring humor and insight to a story that shaped Los Angeles. Follow Felipe - instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch - instagram.com/ButchEscobar (IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz 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.
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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes

History for Foos
EP 84 - Don't Blame L.A.
Felipe and Butch dive into everything from the realities of life in Los Angeles to politics, homelessness, prison reform, and the wild ways government policies shape everyday people. With their trademark mix of comedy, honesty, and street-level storytelling, they cut through the noise while reminding us not to take it too seriously—after all, this is history for foos. Follow Felipe - instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch - instagram.com/ButchEscobar (IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz 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.
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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes

History for Foos
EP 83 - When Venice Beach Struck Oil
In this episode of History for Foos, Felipe and Butch dive into one of Los Angeles’ most unexpected and overlooked chapters—when Venice Beach wasn’t just a hub for boardwalk performers, muscle men, and artists, but also a booming oil town. Before the palm trees and skate culture defined the coastline, hundreds of oil derricks crowded the sand, reshaping the city’s future and leaving behind an environmental legacy that’s still felt today.

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

LINKS Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT) Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar (IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

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.
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

History for Foos
EP 82 - 536 AD: The Worst Year in Human History
Felipe and Butch talk about the worst year in human history - 536 AD. It marked the beginning of a catastrophic period characterized by a "volcanic winter" caused by a large eruption. With that large eruption, the world literally went into darkness that caused famine, the plague, and chaos around different parts of the world.

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

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast. Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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2 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes

History for Foos
EP 81 - The Messy History of Executions
Felipe and Butch get down and dirty on the history of the executions - how they progressed from Jesus getting crucified to the average man sitting on the electric chair, the many types of practical machines used and the reasons for them, which all are gruesome.

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

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast. Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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2 months ago
1 hour 30 minutes

History for Foos
EP 80 - The Tragedy of the Radium Girls
Felipe and Butch set their watches to the early part of the 20th century and discuss the watch scandal of the Radium Girls, women in the early 20th century who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with radium-infused paint. The women suffered, contracting illness, jaw bone/facial structures literally disconnecting from their faces, etc. This event eventually lead to re-doing labor laws and established OSHA.

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

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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2 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes

History for Foos
EP 79 - The Colonization of Hawaii
Felipe and Butch fly over the rainbow crash land into the beauty of Hawaii before Westerners and more established colonizers took it over. They go over the kings that ruled Hawaii, the hand-made tech they used as weaponry that still shocks handheld tech today, and the morals they lived by. It's a long, complex history that Felipe and Butch condensed in just over an hour and there's still more to cover.


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

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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3 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

History for Foos
EP 78 - The History of Baseball
Last week a curveball was thrown and got Felipe and Butch out the field. Today, they bat up with the history of baseball. Felipe throws fun facts from his childhood playing little league and witnessing crazy events at that time. They both dive into where baseball began in its setting with the people behind it. Many versions of the game were created as their own past time as they name many of them. Who knew how vast this game is in its history that the guys were able to scratch the surface.


LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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3 months ago
1 hour 51 minutes

History for Foos
EP 77 - The Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall
Felipe and Butch stand united on the history of the Berlin Wall that separated the country of Germany to East Germany and West Germany. They jump across fences and discuss how the wall happened, why it happened, and its eventual destruction that was accidental.

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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3 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

History for Foos
EP 76 - The History of Amsterdam's Cannabis Culture
Felipe and Butch set sail for knowledge and they ended up at the canals of Amsterdam. Felipe traveled there no too long ago and soaked so much culture and its history, especially that of cannabis. Amsterdam is infamous for its culture in the flower that is still controversial. The guys talk about how Amsterdam got its hands on the green and how it put it's grip into social life and order.

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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4 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

History for Foos
EP 75 - The Life of OJ Simpson and "People v. Simpson"
From the Los Angeles Riots, Felipe and Butch catch up to the "juice" where they find the life of OJ Simpson. A famous football player and entertainer in his later years after his sports career but is also infamous for being acquitted of a double murder of his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. The trial was a worldwide media circus that caused of division due to its verdict. The guys find out for themselves if he was really innocent. Or not?
 
LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.
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4 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes

History for Foos
EP 74 - The Rodney King Riots aka The 1992 Los Angeles Riots
Felipe and Butch talk discuss the infamous Los Angeles Riots that took place in Los Angeles, CA in 1992 where the city of LA was in chaos for severeal days - looting, shootings, arrests, arson, and deaths in the midst of it . They also go in depth to the catalyst of the riots - The video of Rodney King receiving police brutality by LAPD that further went to a trial and caused uproar due to the verdict of acquittals of the officers themselves.

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him live!
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4 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes

History for Foos
EP 73 - The History of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Felipe and Butch talk about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Mozart for short), a prodigy musician and songwriter of classical music who started learning music at age 3 and started writing at age 5. The classical music that we still hear to this day was forever influenced by Mozart. They associate the history of this amazing artist through the film "Amadeus" dir. Miloš Forman.

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Get tickets to laugh with Felipe @ 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. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him live!
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5 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

History for Foos
EP 72 - The History of The Chicano Squad
Felipe and Butch set their destination to Houston, TX and find themselves in a trance of the famous "Chicano Squad". It's a team of bilingual patrol officers plucked from their beats and suddenly promoted to Detectives to form the first all-Latin homicide unit dedicated to tackling Houston's soaring rate of Latin homicide cases in 1979.

LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

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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 podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him live!
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5 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

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!