This week on Here’s What We Know, we’re rolling with the laughs—and some heartfelt moments—with the hilarious and down-to-earth Felipe Esparza! Felipe joins us ahead of his sold-out show at the San Jose Civic (May 10!), and we dive into everything from his early days at the San Jose Improv to what it’s like raising a stepson who’s enthusiastically trying to embrace his Mexican roots (despite being very white).
Whether you’ve been a Felipe fan for years or you’re just getting to know him, this episode is full of laughs, real talk, and the kind of heart that sticks with you. Listen now!
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In this episode:
- How Felipe transforms personal pain into laugh-out-loud comedy
- Hilarious dating stories featuring “smart women with low standards”
- Lessons from comedy greats like Richard Pryor
- A peek into his hit podcast, What’s Up Fool? and History for Fools
- Behind-the-scenes look at the art of stand-up, comedic timing, and joke crafting
Quotations:
“ I’ve never been with a woman who didn’t have a degree in my life.” ~ Felipe Esparza
“ You could just make anything sound funny just the way you say it, or the timing, or you put the right word in.” ~ Felipe Esparza
“When I’m learning about standup, I learned that, um, if you end a word with a letter K, it’s funnier than any other word.” ~ Felipe Esparza
Bio:
Felipe Esparza is not just your average comedian – he’s a force of nature on stage, leaving audiences in stitches with his wild stories and real world experiences that make up his material. Since winning NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2010, Felipe has worked hard to solidify his place among the top touring headliners working today.
With four successful stand-up specials under his belt at HBO and Netflix and his popular “What’s Up Fool? Podcast”, holding steady as a top comedy podcast for the last ten years, fans have gotten to know Felipe and the world he comes from, and they want more. They are flocking to his live shows to be part of the total experience. With Felipe’s new “At My Leisure” Tour launching fall of 2024, he’ll be going international for the first time, to include Australia, New Zealand, Canada and several European dates to close out the year. Felipe’s infectious energy and undeniable charm make every live performance an unforgettable experience.
In addition to his stand-up success, Felipe has started to make a name for himself on the small and big screens. With recurring roles on hit TV shows such as “Superstore”, “The Eric Andre Show”, “Gentefied”, and “Victor and Valentino”, as well as appearances in films including “Guest House” with Pauly Shore, “7th & Union” with Omar Chaparro, “Daddy Daughter Trip” with Rob Schneider, and “You People” with Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill, Felipe has proven himself to be a versatile and talented performer.
Felipe will be working on his 5th stand-up special during this new tour, promising even more laughs and unforgettable moments. With a slew of exciting projects on the horizon, Felipe shows no signs of slowing down.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://felipesworld.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/felipeesparza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian
