History for Foos

FELIPE ESPARZA
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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!

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    EP 60 - The Horrors of Native American Concentration Camps

    Felipe and Butch give us a brief dissection of real Native American history that some history books failed to teach us regarding the "Indian reservations" that the US government like to call, taking kids away from their parents and instilling non-native practices and non-native religion/spirituality. 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 at The Hollywood Improv.

    1h 15m

  2. JAN 19

    EP 59 - History of the Irish Easter Rising (Pt 2)

    Felipe and Butch gives us the bloody history of the Easter Rising. 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 at The Hollywood Improv.

    1h 13m

  3. JAN 12

    EP 58 - Recap and History of the Irish Easter Rising (Pt 1)

    Felipe and Butch are back and blesses us this year with a quick recap of the last month of December 2024 where they were touring that includes a humbling experience in the UK and Ireland. They also share brief history of Ireland, such as the Easter Rising. 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 at The Hollywood Improv.

    1h 29m

  4. 11/24/2024

    EP 57 - History of Thanksgiving

    Felipe and Butch take their wits and knowledge on the history of Thanksgiving, a US Federal Holiday where we feat with our loved ones, friend, family, what may have you. But there is a dark side to how Thanksgiving came to what it is now in our modern-day traditions. Gobble gobble, motherf- Happy Thanksgiving y'all! 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

    1h 25m

  5. 11/17/2024

    EP 56 - History of The U.S. Secret Service

    Felipe and Butch go on an erract dive into the U.S. Secret Service, going from their inception to the conspiracy theories concerning their influence in world security. 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

    1h 14m

  6. 11/10/2024

    EP 55 - History of WWF/WWE and Vince McMahon

    Felipe and Butch jump off the top rope and elbow drop some knowledge with the history of pro wrestling in America, especially how the WWE came to be, led by Vince McMahon. Vince McMahon made it happen and made what the franchise is today. 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

    1h 20m

  7. 11/03/2024

    EP 54 - The History Of Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino

    Felipe and Butch go on a film dive to the genius and creative artistry of Academy Award Winner Quentin Tarantino, one of the best filmmakers in the past 30 years. He's know for "Reservoir Dogs", "Pulp Fiction", The Hateful Eight", "Jackie Brown", "Kill Bill" and many more. 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

    1h 50m

  8. 10/27/2024

    EP 53 - The Rent Collectors - History of 18th Street Gang

    Felipe and Butch go on an erractic dive of the 18th Street Gang that ties into the book called "The Rent Collector" written by Jesse Katz. 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

    1h 32m
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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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  • Creator
    FELIPE ESPARZA
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright FELIPE ESPARZA
  • Show Website
    History for Foos

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