What's Up Fool? Podcast

We did a call-in show again! It's been a while but it was good to hear your voices and all the weird things on your mind like our last caller in this episode... Hope you enjoy it!  LINKSFelipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG); @FunnyFelipe Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Musicians Art Cruz and John Campbell from metal band LAMB OF GOD joined us on the show this week. Listen as they talk about life on the road, and we talk food of course...  LINKSArt Cruz - @TheArtCruz (IG) John Campbell - @Jayceerva (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

No guest today and Rodrigo was out with food poisoning so it's just 3 of us this week. And no topic - just like you foos like it. Support our new sponsor FACTOR! Head to GO.FACTOR 75.com/fool130 and use code FOOL130 to get $130 off across 6 boxes LINKSFelipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) / @FunnyFelipe (TW) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)  

Our favorite and yours... comedian Willie Barcena returns to the What's Up Fool? Podcast studio this week and he didn't disappoint. Don't forget to pay attention to when Rodrigo and Willie's tequila shots kick in during the episode... LINKSWillie Barcena: @WillieBarcena (IG) Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TW) Rodrigo Torres: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Actress Michelle Ortiz joined us this week to talk about auditioning, working in Hollywood and getting a few breaks along the way. Watch her in the new Hulu series "This Fool" as "Maggie" and everything else she's in! LINKSMichelle: @MichelleOrtiz (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @FunnyFelipe (TW) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

We're happy to finally get comedian Shane Torres in the What's Up Fool? studio! He's blowing up thanks to his hilarious stand-up clips going viral all over social media as well as his podcast (with Kyle Kinane) "No Accounting for Taste". Check him out at a live show!Check out our SPONSORS: HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/16fool and use code 16 fool for 16 free meals (across 7 boxes) AND 3 free gifts! DraftKings - Download DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW & use promo code FOOL to get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY when you place a $5 bet this SUNDAY. See details below: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). P

Comedian and actor Jamar Neighbors joins us on the show this week to talk about stand-up, acting and the tv shows he's been on (including the brand new series "This Fool" on Hulu) and how his family prepared him to take even the toughest roasts. LINKSJamar - @Jamar_Neighbors (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Nimesh Patel has been a comedian for a while but recently blew up on Tik Tok. Grew up in New Jersey and became the first Indian-American writer for SNL. Watch his new special "Thank You, China" on his YouTube channel now! LINKSNimesh: @FindingNimesh (all platforms and FindingNimesh.com) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Brazilian born comedian and actress Jade Catta-Preta joins us this week in the What's Up Fool? Studios to talk about her new Hulu show "Hotties" (streaming now) AND her new stand-up special "Jaded" (premiering Aug 26 on Helium Comedy Studios YouTube channel).LINKSJade Catta-Preta: @JadeCattaPreta (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

It's been a while since our friend, comedian Tom Rhodes, joined us. He visited us this week in our new studio and talked about his new series he created during covid - by just exploring his home in Los Angeles on his Youtube channel "Tom Rhodes L.A. History". Lowriders coming up next. Check out his Bukowski episode at the link below or go to his youtube channel for all his stuff. LINKSTom Rhodes - @_tomrhodes (IG); youtube channel: kingofhaha Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Comedian Carmen Morales sits in with us this week and talks about her experiences working on the road and filming her new Entre Nos special on HBO now! "Entre Nos: Carmen and Alfred" LINKSCarmen: - @TheFunnyCarmen (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Always been a fan of this guy Chris Estrada. He opened for me a few times, he's a super nice guy, really funny and he created a new TV show! Check out his new show called "This Fool", premiering on Hulu August 12th!LINKSChris Estrada - @ChrisEstradaComic (IG) Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Comedian Jesus Sepulveda stopped by this week to talk about his upcoming HBO special, "Mr. Tough Life" (premieres Aug 5th on HBO Max). Go check it out!Also, check out our sponsor Dad Grass - legal organic hemp that relaxes your body and mellows your mind. They're offering our listeners 20% off your first order at DadGrass.com/FOOL. LINKSJesus Sepulveda - @JesusTheComedian (IG) Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Our guest this week is Alan, aka Big Tiny, the creator of INSTANT SPREADS - a line of noodle based, pre-mixed meals that just require hot water added (yes, like THOSE spreads). Tiny also takes us back to his past to talk about the inspiration for his new business venture. LINKSInstant Spreads - InstantSpreads.com (@Spreads_ui on IG) Big Tiny - @BigTiny_UI (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

We've got boxer, Arnold Barboza Jr. on the podcast this week! He's about to have his 27th fight. He's currently 26-0 (welterweight). Check out his big upcoming fight with Zorilla July 15th at Pechanga Casino. Visit out sponsor HELLOFRESH! Go to HelloFresh/16fool and use code 16FOOL for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! LINKSArnold - @Arnold_Barboza_Jr (IG) Felipe - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Our good friend, Rafael Agustin, returns to the show this week to talk about his brand new book, "Illegally Yours" - his memoir about growing up undocumented in the U.S.Available July 12th everywhere books are sold (or preorder it NOW).SPONSORED by our new friends at Dad Grass! Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/FOOL LINKSRafael Agustin: @MrRafaelAgustin (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

LINKS Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Musician Cuco joins us in the What's Up Fool? studio this week for an interview and live performance.  LINKS Cuco - @CucoPuffs (IG) Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

LINKS Felipe Esparza - @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo Torres - @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin Rizo - @ComicMartinRizo (IG)

Our friend, comedian Butch Escobar, is in town this week visiting from the Bay Area, so we had him sit in with us on the show. LINKS Butch: @ButchEscobar (IG) Felipe: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) Rodrigo: @RodrigoTorresJr (IG) Martin: @ComicMartinRizo (IG)