EP 85 - The Untold History of Boyle Heights

In this episode of History for Foos, Felipe and Butch dive deep into the rich, layered history of Boyle Heights — once known as the “Ellis Island of the West.” They explore its Jewish roots, cultural diversity, redlining, and how freeways reshaped the neighborhood. From pastrami traditions to community resilience, the guys bring humor and insight to a story that shaped Los Angeles. Follow Felipe - instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch - instagram.com/ButchEscobar (IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ 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.