What's Up Fool? Podcast

Our guest this week is Juan Catalan (@JuanCatalan31) from the Netflix documentary "The Long Shot", which chronicles his experience being wrongly accused and tried for a murder he didn't commit - only to be exonerated by a clip from a comedy series on HBO. Also sitting in: Comedian Erik Rivera @ErikRiveraComedy LINKS Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Johnny Roque: TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny         0000087C 0000087D 0001F5C2 0001F5D5 00061AC1 00061AC1 0000913C 0000913C 0000B5D6 0000B5D6

My old friend Ruben Quintana came by this week to talk about a LOT of old comedy stories. He brought our other old friend, chef & former comedian Byron Boykin with him. Funny stories! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Ruben Quintana: TWITTER: @RQComedian INSTAGRAM: @PenaltyTalks Byron Boykin: TWITTER: @BoykinBros INSTAGRAM: @Byron.Boykin YOUTUBE CHEF CHANNEL: Boykin Bros - Choppin It Up with the Boykin Bros Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Johnny Roque: TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny           00000DA0 00000DA1 00045009 0004501B 0020E60A 0020E60A 0000929B 0000929B 0032FE15 0032FE15

We've got comedian and actor Aries Spears in studio this week! He brought along his opener on the road and co-host of his podcast "The Jew & The Jerk". Go check out Aries at a club or theater near you and subscribe to their podcast (available on all platforms). Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Aries Spears: TWITTER: @AriesSpears INSTAGRAM: @AriesSpears Andy Steinberg: TWITTER: @AndyComedy INSTAGRAM: @ AndyComedy Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr     00000FB9 00000FBA 0002B937 0002B935 003ACD92 003ACD92 00009255 00009255 00503200 00503200

One of our favorite bands returns to the show today - Tropa Magica! They just released a vinyl album that you can get at their shows or on their website (see links in description). Great guys and great music. Enjoy. Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS https://www.tropamagica.com Instagram @tropamagica Twitter @tropamagica https://tropamagica.bandcamp.com Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Johnny Roque: TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny

We've got a 2-part show today! Comedian Erik Rivera joins us for the first hour to tell us about his new stand-up special on HBO as part of the Entre Nos series of Latino stand-up. Check that out on all HBO platforms. The 2nd hour brings us the director and cast of "El Chicano" film, a new superhero film with an all Latino cast. Director Ben Hernandez Bray and actor Sal Lopez join us in studio to talk about it. Go see El Chicano starting May 3rd in theaters everywhere. To find a theater near you, go to ElChicanoFilm.com Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Erik Rivera: TWITTER: @ErikRivera INSTAGRAM: @ErikRiveraComedy El Chicano Film: INSTAGRAM: @ElChicanoFilm Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Johnny Roque: TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny

Actor and rapper, Jovan Armand from the new movie Shazam! is on the show this week. He breaks down what it's like embarking on his new rap career, being a child actor and now coming of age in Hollywood. Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Jovan Armand: TWITTER: @JovanArmand INSTAGRAM: @JovanArmandOfficial Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Johnny Roque: TWITTER: @JohnnyRoque INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny

We've got comedian Francisco Ramos in studio this week! Check him out at a show near you! He'll be at the Tampa Improv in May! Francisco: (Twitter) @FranciscoRamos ; (IG) @FRamosComedy Felipe: (Twitter) @FunnyFelipe ; (IG) @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo: (IG) @RodrigoTorresJr Johnny: (Twitter) @JohnnyRoque ; (IG) @RoqueJohnny

We've got comedian, actor, author, Chicago's finest... Anthony Griffith on the show this week! Anthony has had a steady career in comedy and acting since the 90s. He's written a new book about his experiences in comedy, which also reveals his experiences with several life tragedies along the way. Check out his new book, "Behind the Laughter: A Comedian's Tale of Tragedy and Hope" - available for purchase everywhere now. Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Anthony Griffith: TWITTER: @MrLaffAlot INSTAGRAM: @ComedianAnthonyGriffith Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

Comedian & writer Mike Young joins us in the All Things Comedy studio this week to talk about working in both standup comedy and screenwriting, writing books, etc. He's doing it all and he's seen a lot in life. Listen to some of Mike's interesting stories and factoids. Enjoy! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Mike Young: TWITTER: @RealMikeYoung INSTAGRAM: @TheRealMikeYoung Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr

We've got comedian Esther Ku in the All Things Comedy studio this week. Interesting comic from Chicago who went from a religious family of 5 kids to telling jokes at the AVN awards this year. We talk about a bunch of random things today. Hope you enjoy it! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Esther Ku: TWITTER: @EstherKuKu INSTAGRAM: @EstherKuKu 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

This week on the show, comedian Amir K! On his way up - keep an eye on this guy and go see him when he's in your town! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Amir K: TWITTER: @AmirComedy INSTAGRAM: @AmirComedy 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

This week on the show, Jorge Diaz and JR Villarreal - actors from the new movie on HBO, "High & Mighty". Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Jorge Diaz: TWITTER: @IAmJorgeDiaz INSTAGRAM: @IAmJorgeDiaz JR Villarreal: INSTAGRAM: @InstantRealJerk 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

Comedian Jessimae Peluso joins us in the All Things Comedy studio this week! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Jessimae Peluso: TWITTER: @JessimaePeluso INSTAGRAM: @JessimaePeluso 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

Our old friend, comedian Manny Maldonado in studio this week! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Manny Maldonado: TWITTER: @MannyMaldonado INSTAGRAM: @Manny2theMax 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

We've got actor Michel Duval in the studio this week. Check him out on SyFy's Deadly Class! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Michel Duval: TWITTER: @Michel_Duval INSTAGRAM: @Mich_Duval 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

The man, the myth, the legend... comedian Jamie Kennedy is on the show this week! When I say we go way back, I'm not lying - since about 25 years ago when I did my very first open mic at Natural Fudge Cafe. Loved having him on the show today and I hope we can have him back again soon. Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Jamie Kennedy: TWITTER: @JamieKennedy INSTAGRAM: @TheJamieKennedy 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

Comedian Zainab Johnson joins us this week in the All Things Comedy studio! Please subscribe and listen every week! Rate us on iTunes! LINKS Zainab Johnson: TWITTER: @ZainabJohnson INSTAGRAM: @ ZainabJohnson 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

Guest this week overslept so it's just us in studio this time. 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

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

Just us again without a guest this week. Talking about R. Kelly and all those other artists with "similar preferences", talking about movies and of course drugs. 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