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Ep 198 – Brent Weinbach

Ep 198 – Brent Weinbach

We’ve got our friend, comedian Brent Weinbach on the podcast today! Super funny guy, weird sense of humor. I always like weird and funny and that’s why I have had this guy open on some of my shows in the past. He always kills. In addition to his stand-up, he’s done some viral videos, some writing and now he’s releasing…

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Ep 189 – Kap G (Bonus episode!)

Ep 189 – Kap G (Bonus episode!)

BONUS EPISODE! We sat down with the hottest rising hip hop artist right now – Kap G. Born and raised in Atlanta by his immigrant parents, he’s been working since he was a teenager to make it in the music business. Had some commercial success with “Girlfriend” & recently the Eagles were playing his song “Rings” in the locker room…

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Ep 184 – Tom Rhodes

Ep 184 – Tom Rhodes

Our old friend, comedian Tom Rhodes came by this week to talk about all of the things he’s experienced over his career. This guy has done it all – stand-up during the 80s comedy boom in San Francisco, he got a sitcom development deal around the time all the comics were getting deals and then he went to Europe to…

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Ep 182 – Martin Moreno Returns

Ep 182 – Martin Moreno Returns

The return of our good friend and maybe favorite guest, Martin Moreno. Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening! LINKS Martin Moreno: TWITTER: @MartinComic INSTAGRAM: @MartinComic Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, “What’s Up Fool?” podcast)…

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Ep 181 – Robert Zapata

Ep 181 – Robert Zapata

Our old friend Robert Zapata stops by to talk about the L.A. comedy scene as he’s experiencing it now and back in the day, growing up with a well known musician father and being a brand new family man. Go see his show Jan 16 at Ontario Improv – just $10, people… *Episode sponsored by Zip Recruiter Please take 5…

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Ep 162 – 2Mex

Ep 162 – 2Mex

Today we have one of the hottest underground hip-hop artists around – 2Mex! This guy has worked his ass off and recently has gone through some health issues that caused him to lose his leg. He’s been through a lot of struggle but still managed to come out with a brand new album inspired by everything he went through. And…

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Ep 161 – George Perez

Ep 161 – George Perez

George and I go back a while. George has some amazing stories, he’s been through some shit and then some and now he’s on the other side of it, turning things around and getting back in the game. Check out his “George Perez Stories” podcast and check him out at the Comedy Store in Hollywood when you can. You won’t…

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Ep 154 – Erik Griffin

Ep 154 – Erik Griffin

Our guest today is the very funny Erik Griffin who started as a stand-up comedian around the same time I did. His acting career took off with his role on Comedy Central’s “Workaholics”. We have Erik on today talking about his new 1 hr Showtime special and his work on the new Showtime series, “I’m Dying Up Here”, a comedy-drama…

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Ep 153 – Peter Murrieta

Ep 153 – Peter Murrieta

Today Rodrigo is back from MX and we have another Hollywood insider – TV writer/showrunner/executive producer Peter Murrieta. Currently writing for CBS’ “Superior Donuts”, Peter was the showrunner on “Wizards of Waverly Place”, staff writer on many other sitcoms and also was the showrunner on my pilot (that didn’t get picked up yet). After we talk about food for an…

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Ep 151 – Yoursie Thomas

Ep 151 – Yoursie Thomas

I’m flying solo this week because Rodrigo is in Mexico! Had an old friend come by to talk – comedian Yoursie Thomas. This guy started with me at my very first stand-up spot “Natural Fudge”. He’s been in comedy for 21 years. Been through the highs and lows and talks about it all on today’s episode. Enjoy! Please take 5…

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