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Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino Feat. Felipe Esparza [Podcast]

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Andrew Santino sits down with the Felipe Esparza to talk about growing up night swimming in the projects of east LA, losing his virginity after working a Dodger game and the never ending struggle of trying to get something made in Hollywood.

Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor, known best for his stand-up comedy specials “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You” (2012), “Translate This” (2017) and “Bad Decisions”/”Malas Decisiones” (2020). He is also known for his quirky recurring guest roles on “Superstore” (NBC) and “The Eric Andre Show” (Adult Swim), the Pauly Shore movie “Guest House” and the upcoming dramatic feature “7th and Union” alongside Omar Chaparro. His raw, real-life comedy that all audiences can relate to. He is also known for his wild hair and his often-imitated phrase, “What’s up, fool?” Many people are surprised to find out that Esparza is the same person referred to, and imitated, in several onstage stories by fellow comedian, Gabriel Iglesias

Felipe was the first Latino to win NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” (2010) and with “Bad Decisions”/”Malas Decisiones”, he is the first comedian to release a stand-up comedy special as two different performances in two different languages. His podcast “What’s Up Fool?” on the All Things Comedy Network has been going strong since 2014 and is available on every podcast platform as well as a video version on YouTube. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and producing partner, Lesa, and his dogs and rabbits.