EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 1H 11M
Ep 94 - Urban Decay In The Bronx
from History for Foos · host FELIPE ESPARZA
Felipe and Butch break down the chaotic history of 1970s New York, from redlining and urban decay to the Bronx fires, gang culture, sanitation strikes, and political corruption. With comedy, riffs, and wild personal takes, they trace how the city fell apart — and how it shaped music, art, and modern culture. Follow Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch- https://www.instagram.com/butchescobar/?hl=en 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.
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Felipe and Butch break down the chaotic history of 1970s New York, from redlining and urban decay to the Bronx fires, gang culture, sanitation strikes, and political corruption. With comedy, riffs, and wild personal takes, they trace how the city fell apart — and how it shaped music, art, and modern culture. Follow Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian/?hl=en Follow Butch- https://www.instagram.com/butchescobar/?hl=en 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.
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