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History for Foos

FELIPE ESPARZA
Lufthansa Heist
Guns
Chinese Food
Easter
American Revolution
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Chinese Exclusion Act
Five Points
Cannery Row
General Tso's Chicken
Fortune Cookies
Chinatown
Gangs Of New York
Netflix
Irish Immigration
Passover
John Steinbeck
California
William Mulholland

Comedians Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar are NOT history experts. Actually, they barely passed history in high school... But they like talking about and diving into different subjects... and they're willing to learn - and share what they've learned. Some topics are just 1 episode, others take up several episodes. If you didn't learn this stuff in skoo, don't be a foo and check out this podcast!

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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 fel... more

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Felipe and Butch dive into the wild life, writing style, and cultural impact of Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation. From poetic experiments to chaotic road stories, the guys mix history with hilarious personal tangents about family, therapy, creati... more

Felipe and Butch dive into the wild early history of gay rights in Los Angeles, from the Black Cat raid to underground bars, police crackdowns, and the surprising role the military played in shaping queer communities. Blending comedy with real histor... more

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Hosts

Felipe Esparza
Comedian and Co-Host known for his humorous take on historical topics
Butch Escobar
Comedian and Co-Host who enhances the show with insightful commentary and humor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 271 ratings
  • Great Pod

    Cool to hear Felipe Esparza research and riff on a single subject. Butch Escobar keeps the show moving in the right direction and also adds hilarious takes. If you’re a fan of What’s Up Fool, you’ll dig this show. Can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rockn'Roll Animal
    United States2 months ago
  • Comedy

    I don’t care what they talk about or if they stay on topic. It is Non stop laughs. Hilarious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bbamm702
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Content

    Long time Felipe Esparza fan. A history graduate. The History for Foos podcast perfectly blends history and comedy for an entertaining/perfect podcast. Great stuff guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the_milio
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Really like this podcast and what’s up fool.

    Also Butch’s laughs is funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GGallard0
    United States5 months ago
  • 2 Guys one book

    This is how history should be told funny and educational

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricochapo420
    United States7 months ago

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Many praise the unique approach to education, combining laughter with learning, making history enjoyable.
Feedback highlights a strong camaraderie between the hosts, contributing to the podcast's charm and entertaining nature.
Listeners appreciate the comedic banter between the hosts as they tackle serious historical topics with humor.

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What is History for Foos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast blends humor with educational content, focusing on various historical events and figures through the comedic lens of hosts Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar. The discussion often incorporates personal anecdotes and informal storytelling, making complex subjects accessible and entertaining for the audience. Themes include explorations of significant historical moments, societal issues, and cultural phenomena, delivered with a light-hearted approach that encourages listeners to engage with history in an enjoyable way. Noteworthy episodes tackle subjects like famous figures, impactful events, and quirky historical narratives, showcasing how both hosts transform their admittedly limited historical knowledge into an engaging conversa... more

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History for Foos launched 3 years ago and published 94 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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