Podcasts about Adult Swim

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 567Felipe kicks it with Lesa and Martin Rizo.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoLesa - @Lesainla Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.comFelipe 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.

Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison have won the bid to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery in a $110 billion deal, edging out Netflix. The Ellisons, close allies of Donald Trump, are financing the purchase with $70 billion in debt, including roughly $25 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds. The final price of $31 per share was more than four times the recent low of Warner Brothers Discovery stock. What this means for American media is staggering. The Ellisons already control CBS and CBS News through their earlier $8 billion Paramount merger. This new deal adds CNN, HBO, HBO Max, DC Comics, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Comedy Central, Showtime, TNT, TBS, the Food Network, HGTV, Discovery, Adult Swim, OWN, The Learning Channel, Avatar Studios, and the Lord of the Rings and Mission Impossible franchises. Larry Ellison also holds a significant stake in TikTok through Oracle. Hawk outlines how Bari Weiss, placed in charge of CBS News and 60 Minutes, has already driven away viewers and credibility, including Anderson Cooper, who walked away from 60 Minutes after 19 years. The same playbook is expected to be applied to CNN. The deeper concern is the Ellisons' intent to gut creative talent and replace programming with AI-generated content to service the enormous debt load this deal carries. With Trump signaling regulatory approval, antitrust challenges are effectively neutralized. Scott Jennings and CNN's panel-yelling format come up as symbols of a media landscape already in decline. The consolidation of this much media power in the hands of Trump-aligned billionaires represents a fundamental threat to independent journalism and creative expression in America. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 566Felipe kicks it with Rizo and Saul. On their last appearance, the internet nearly imploded in the comment section over the Tapatio vs. Valentina debate! They're back for more...Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoSaul-@ saulcomedyHear 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.

Adult Swim has confirmed that Smiling Friends is ending after season 3, and that only two random episodes remain. The showrunners wanted to end on a high note and not overstay their welcome... see also Family Guy and Rick & Morty. So RIP... for now.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

The boys cut loose and dive in to the first three seasons of SMILING FRIENDS, the Bible of Triptych. We also dive into the history of the Newgrounds and Adult Swim animators that made our childhoods so wonderfully weird. EDIT: We made this prior to learning that Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel decided to end the Smiling Friends after season 3. This is a hard day for all of us.

In this episode of The Pencil Pushers Podcast, host Mike Rosado sit down with artist, writer, and creative director Will Carsola of Liquid Death to trace his path from drawing for laughs as a kid to shaping one of the boldest brands in modern marketing. Will talks about growing up mostly in Virginia, early influences like Garbage Pail Kids, and how humor became central to his voice as an artist. He shares stories of leaving Virginia Commonwealth University, bartending to get by, and spending years making DIY sketch comedy and early animation before YouTube helped his work gain traction. The conversation also covers his collaboration with Dave Stewart, pitching Adult Swim, and how a key creative shift led to the cult hit Mr. Pickles, which ran for three seasons and spawned the spinoff Mama Named Me Sheriff. Will then dives into his journey with Liquid Death, from creating the skull logo and early campaigns to becoming creative director, and discusses the brand's philosophy of making fun of marketing, the balance of edgy humor, and his creative approach: make things for the love of it, lower the pressure, and use "write-offs" to unlock great ideas. Host: Mike Rosado (mrcraleigh.com) (instagram.com/ekimodasor) Post Production: Max Trujillo (instagram.com/trujillomedia) Sponsors: MRC (mrcraleigh.com) and Burny Wild's (burnywilds.com) 

In Episode 168 of the podcast, Chris and Alex are delighted to be joined by Dr Jacqueline Ristola, Lecturer in the Department of Film and Television at the University of Bristol, to discuss the Cartoon Network's adult live-action/animated talkshow parody Space Ghost Coast to Coast (Mike Lazzo, 1994-2008). With research areas including animation, anime studies, media industry studies, and queer representation, Jacqueline is the ideal guest to introduce listeners to the surrealist tone, irreverent comedy, and generic subversions of Space Ghost, with a focus in this instalment on the specific episodes “Sleeper” (S2E7) (1995), “Rehearsal” (S4E1) (1997), and “Fire Ant” (S6E6) (1999). Listen as they discuss Space Ghost's carnival qualities and the role of fantasy-as-critique; media conglomeration, the U.S. talk show wars, and Adult Swim; the labour of cut-and-paste and limited animation as a stylistic advantage; and how the meta-commentary of Space Ghost represents an abrasive challenge to the flow and form of conventional television animation. **Fantasy/Animation theme tune composed by Francisca Araujo** **As featured on Feedspot's 25 Best London Education Podcasts** **As featured on MillionPodcast's Best 10 UK Animation Podcasts and Best 60 Movie Podcasts in the UK**

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 565Felipe welcomes Bruce Bruce to What's Up Fool?A legend in the game, Bruce Bruce has been making audiences laugh for over three decades. From his iconic run as the host of BET's ComicView to scene stealing roles in The Wash, Top Five, and Idlewild, Bruce remains one of the most respected names in the game. He's currently on his "Cool Since Day One" tour and is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to the screen with his brand-new Netflix special, I Ain't Playin', premiering March 3rd. Tonight, he sits down with Felipe, Rizo and Rodrigo to talk shop, the old school days, and his new special!Connect with us on Instagram Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrBruce Bruce - mybrucebruceHear 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.

Welcome to season 8 of I Heart Animation! We're kicking off the year with one of the most unique animated specials I have ever seen, Adult Swim's The Elephant!Follow Conrado Online! https://letterboxd.com/conradoiiiFollow Eli online! Eli's Blog: ⁠⁠⁠https://ejunkieblog.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ejunkie2014⁠⁠ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ejunkie2014.bsky.socialI Heart Animation - Episode 243For links to my latest episodes, all my podcasts, and other social media, check out my Link Tree! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jonjnorth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For bonus episodes, extended episodes, and more, sign up for my Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jonjnorth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 564Felipe welcomes back Saul Trujillo to What's Up Fool? Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoSaul - @ SaulComedyHear 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.

Joe Cappa is the creator and primary voice actor of the show Haha, You Clowns. Like many Adult Swim shows, it features a very distinct style of animation. However, underneath the somewhat disconcerting visuals is a wholesome and sweet show. Cappa joins Bullseye to talk about his fascination with comedically buff characters, learning animation while working at an ad agency in Oklahoma, and borrowing from real life to create his first show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Robert Eggers' THE LIGHTHOUSE kicks off our next theme, "In the Mood for Lovecraft," a cosmic horror month. Next week is the Adult Swim tv series UZUMAKI. You can find us on Patreon and all that.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 563Felipe kicken back with Martin Rizo on What's Up Fool? and takin' live calls from fans.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoHear 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.

This week on Mostly Horror, we're doing a rewind episode and revisiting our early chat with David Firth, the creator of Salad Fingers and one of the most uncompromising voices in indie horror.With the state of the world feeling increasingly surreal, scary, and downright absurd, this conversation felt like the right one to bring back. David's work has always reflected the darker side of humanity with brutal honesty, and supporting independent filmmakers and artists who refuse to pull punches feels more important than ever.Before the interview, we catch up on horror news, including the heartbreaking passing of Catherine O'Hara, who helped make some of our favorite movies ever made, and of course wrap things up with our Mostly Horror recommendations of the week where we talk about 28 Years Later: Bone Temple!!! Whether you're a longtime listener or brand new to Mostly Horror, we think this episode will hit the spot sooo...COME HANG OUT!!! Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does a pro snowboarder become a hospitality innovator?Join David Millili and Steve Carran as they sit down with Bradley Steward, Co-founder and President of Caravan Outpost, to explore an extraordinary journey from professional snowboarding to creating one of America's most unique boutique hospitality experiences.In this episode, you'll discover:The transition from sports to media, directing projects for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and even influencing early Jackass.How he co-founded Bonfire Snowboarding, turning it into a global apparel brand before selling to Adidas.The inspiration behind Caravan Outpost, and how he and his wife designed it as an experiential travel destination, blending luxury, community, and the outdoors.Tips for independent hoteliers and entrepreneurs on creating a brand that fosters emotional connections rather than just products.Get ready for candid stories, unexpected adventures, and behind-the-scenes moments from snowboarding competitions, Hollywood projects, and a luxury outdoor retreat that feels more like a community than a hotel.  Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/leosxe5M0-0 Links:Bradley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-steward-7b829a23/Caravan Outpost: https://caravanoutpostojai.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/248Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

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If I had a time machine, I'd go right back to the start of this recording session just to experience it again. Joining us is "Time Machine" editor Dave Hughes, one of the last remaining original employees at Adult Swim. When he isn't curating Adult Swim Smalls, producing the instant classic Haha, You Clowns, or running the long-standing Off the Air, Dave is building a legendary resume that includes Beavis and Butt-Head, Celebrity Deathmatch, and Space Ghost Coast to Coast. I bet if he had a time machine, he'd go back and do something like invest in Apple in the 90's. But not me, man. Not me. Dave also gave me a rough cut of "Time Machine", which I then blab to you about. Other topics discussed include the limited - yet impactful - vocabulary of calculators, the forgotten history of MTV's groundbreaking animation, and why Bret Michaels is gonna sue my ass back to the stone ages. Talk about a time machine!R E F E R E N C E S• Time Machine Rough Cut Screenshots: https://www.dancingisforbidden.com/blog/time-machine-rough-cut-stills/• Lowe Country (2007): https://www.adultswim.com/videos/specials/lowe-country• Adult Swim Smalls (new every week!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQl8zBB7bPvJEW7pwb1wYawqBdFPLf_TPG U E S T S

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 562Felipe welcomes back Robert Zapata to What's Up Fool? along with Martin Rizo and Butch Escobar!Robert is a hilarious stand-up comic and actor from LA. He's a regular at the Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store, and you might recognize him from the movies Primos or Lean Like a Cholo. He's known for being super high-energy on stage and is easily one of the funniest guys in the scene right now.Connect with us on UnstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoButch - @ butchescobarRobert - @ robertzapataHear 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.

Featured Episode Reviews: Smiling Friends [Wikipedia] [IMDb]: "Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back", "Pim Finally Turns Green", "The Glep Ep" YOLO (2020) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]: Crystal Fantasy: A Very Extremely Very Yolo Christmas: Reloaded"; Rainbow Trinity: "The Wollongong Santa Pub Crawl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAWR!!!" PROMO: Ninety For Chill: The Podcast with CatBusRuss SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema: Director's Cut! is back with our Post-Holiday wrap-up, reviewing Adult Swim holiday specials as we do every year! This time, Beau and Ash cover every holiday episode of Smiling Friends and YOLO. From the minds of Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, these shows are known for their surreal humor and unconventional animation styles. So, chill with us, smoke some weed if you got it, and stay tuned for our next episode on Boruto: Naruto the Movie, concluding Anime Month! Collateral Cinema: Director's Cut! is on Bluesky, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Collateral Media merch is available on Dashery! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers, and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: collateralmedia.dashery.com (Collateral Cinema is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

WHATS'S UP FOOL? EP 560Felipe welcomes back Juan Catalan to What's Up Fool?Juan was facing the death penalty for a murder he didn't commit until a "one in a million" miracle outtake from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" proved his alibi. He's back on the show to update us on his incredible journey. Check out his book "Played: A Murder Case A Hollywood Miracle & Dodgers Baseball" on Amazon or wherever you buy books. Here's where he's at now: Juan is now a prominent advocate for the wrongly accused. He works closely with legal teams and speaks at law schools to push for judicial reform and better investigative standards, ensuring what happened to him never happens to anyone else.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoJuan - @ onlyjuanwaytothetop31 [Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Played-Hollywood-Miracle-Dodgers-Baseball/dp/1968149007] 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.

Stairway to Stardom was a NYC public access TV show, described in The Onion as "without exaggeration, it was one of the greatest shows ever to be on television." Airing in the 70s through the early 90s, Stairway to Stardom was YouTube, before YouTube, and has fans ranging from Bjork to the Found Footage Festival. Performers of very questionable talent, ranging from off-key lounge singers to interpretive dancers, attempted to stairway to stardom – and performed their hearts out – without fear of snark and comment trolls tearing them down. Archivist Mitch Friedman joins CH101 to explore how the show was nearly lost to history, how he helped save it, and why its' awkward sincerity helped inspire the comedy of Tim & Eric, Adult Swim, and SNL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHATS'S UP FOOL? EP 560Felipe welcome's Ian Edwards to What's Up Fool?We talk about his new special "Untitled" : The Comedy Special You Didn't Know You Needed, out now on YouTube. Ian is credited with writing on The Boondocks and Black-ish to being the first comic ever signed to Conan O'Brien's label. We're talking dark comedy, soccer rants, and find out what he's up to.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ felipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicMartinRizoIan - @ ianedwardscomicHear 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.

WHATS'S UP FOOL? EP 559Felipe kickin'' back with Rizo and Butch to start the New Year!Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ ComicMartinRizoButch - @ butchescobarHear 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.

We're back from the holidays, it was a nice long break. So we recap a bit, talking about adult swim and The Hobbit. Then we talk about more AI perils, what we were up to during the holiday break, the Steam Awards, and just some interesting content. All that before Steph's final Book Report of the year! It's a fun one!Check it out!Explicit language on this one."Snowdin Shopkeep Theme (Remix)" (Toni Leys - via GameChops - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_fA6Pptogw)Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fmFind the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-gFollow us @CharacterReveal on Bluesky, Instagram, and on Facebook!Dom is @brothadom on Bluesky, tweets, tumbles and generally on the netSteph is @captainsteph on Bluesky and Twitter, @hella_steph on Instagram, and @thesnowqueer on TumblrEric is @TindiLosi on some places on the internet as a whole, like BlueskyFind everything at: https://linktr.ee/characterreveal

On today's show, I have two great guests joining me. The legend Michael Ian Black comes on at about one hour and 12 minutes but before that at 49 minutes, I speak with Venezuela expert and NYU historian Dr. Alejandro Velasco.   Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete   Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you!   Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who's starred in numerous films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a prolific author and commentator, and regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of jokes and observations.  Subscribe to his substack       Support him on Patreon He most recently starred in TVLand's "The Jim Gaffigan Show" and Comedy Central's "Another Period." He also reprised one of his iconic film roles in Netflix's "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later," and previously in "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." His third standup comedy special, "Noted Expert," was released on Epix. Black's authored 11 books, including the recently released best seller, "A Child's First Book of Trump." He's written two well-received memoirs: "Navel Gazing: True Tales of Bodies, Mostly Mine (but also my mom's, which I know sounds weird)", and "You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death and Other Humiliations." In 2012, he collaborated with conservative Meghan McCain on "America, You Sexy Bitch: A Love Letter to Freedom." He's the author of "My Custom Van (and 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face)," and seven children's books, including "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!," "Naked", "Chicken Cheeks," "The Purple Kangaroo," "A Pig Parade Is A Terrible Idea" and "I'm Bored." He also writes book reviews for the New York Times. Previously, Black released two stand-up specials, "Very Famous" and "I Am A Wonderful Man." He and Tom Cavanagh host the popular podcast, "Mike and Tom Eat Snacks." He also writes and hosts a podcast with Michael Showalter, "Topics," and his own interview podcast, "How To Be Amazing." He hosts "Debate Wars" on SeeSo, and he recently hosted "Easiest Game Show Ever" on Pop TV. Sketch comedy fans know Black's work on "The State," "Viva Variety," "Stella" and "Michael and Michael Have Issues" all of which he co-created, wrote and starred in. Other TV credits include quirky bowling alley manager 'Phil' on the NBC series "Ed," and his hilarious commentary on cable's "I Love the..." series. He recently starred in two hit web series that migrated to cable TV: "Burning Love" on E! and "You're Whole" on Adult Swim. Black's movie roles include "Slash," "Smosh: The Movie," "They Came Together," "Hell Baby," "This is 40," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Take Me Home Tonight," "Reno 911!: Miami," "The Ten" and "The Baxter." Black wrote and directed the film "Wedding Daze," starring Jason Biggs and Isla Fisher. He also co-wrote the comedy "Run, Fatboy, Run," directed by David Schwimmer and starring Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria and Thandie Newton.  ___________________________________________________________ Alejandro Velasco holds joint appointments in the Gallatin School and the Department of History, and was Executive Editor of the NACLA Report on the Americas from 2015 to 2021. Before NYU, he taught at Hampshire College, where he was Five College Fellow, and at Duke University. His research in the areas of social movements, urban politics, and democratization has won support from the Social Science Research Council, the Ford and Mellon Foundations, and the American Historical Association, among others, and has appeared in journals including the Hispanic American Historical Review, the Latin American Research Review, Labor, and others. Velasco's first book Barrio Rising: Urban Popular Politics and the Making of Modern Venezuela (University of California Press, 2015), won the 2016 Fernando Coronil Prize for best book on Venezuela, awarded biennially by the Section on Venezuelan Studies of the Latin American Studies Association. His teaching includes interdisciplinary courses on contemporary Latin America, among them seminars on human rights, cultural studies, and urban social movements; historical methods courses on 20th-century revolutions; graduate courses on urban political history and oral history; and workshops with primary and secondary school educators. A frequent media contributor, his editorials and analysis have appeared in NACLA, Nueva Sociedad, The Nation, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Current History, History News Network, BBC History Magazine, and others. Velasco also frequently contributes radio and television commentary in outlets including NPR, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, CBS, France 24, the BBC, and the CBC. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 558Felipe kickin'' back before the New Year's with Butch, Rodrigo, Rizo and George.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ ComicMartinRizoRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrButch - @ butchescobarGeorge - @ georgepcomedyHear 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.

A deep dive into the newest season of the Adult Swim series, Smiling Friends- Season 3.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 557Felipe welcomes Doknow to What's Up Fool?! DoKnow is a comedian and content creator hailing from Echo Park, Los Angeles. After exploding onto the scene with his viral reels, DoKnow has transitioned into a touring stand-up comic and a staple of digital culture. Catch him weekly on Brown Bag Pod and Figgmunity World, or on stages nationwide as he brings his signature "crazy thoughts" to a city near you.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Doknow - @ doknowsworld_ 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.

SMILING FRIENDS SEASON 3 REVIEW Smiling Friends returns on Adult Swim for a third season and it chronicles the employees of Smiling Friend Inc. and their never ending quest to chase the blues away and help you recognize the brighter days ahead. Smiling Friends employees Pim (Michael Cusack) and Charlie (Zach Hadel) are here to […]

SMILING FRIENDS SEASON 3 REVIEW Smiling Friends returns on Adult Swim for a third season and it chronicles the employees of Smiling Friend Inc. and their never ending quest to chase the blues away and help you recognize the brighter days ahead. Smiling Friends employees Pim (Michael Cusack) and Charlie (Zach Hadel) are here to […]

With Drew Taylor sidelined by a nasty case of the Christmas crud, Jim Hill flies solo for this end-of-year edition of Fine Tooning. After a bit of seasonal vamping, Jim dives into animation news before kicking off the first half of a deep-dive holiday history lesson. This week's episode sets the stage for a story that begins with a modest Disney featurette and ends up triggering one of the biggest upheavals in the history of Walt Disney Feature Animation. NEWS • Avatar: Fire & Ash dominates the global box office with a massive $345 million opening weekend. • Angel Studios' David surprises with a strong $22 million domestic debut, outperforming several major animated releases. • Zootopia 2 continues its historic run, crossing $1.27 billion worldwide and exceeding the original film by more than $200 million. • The Academy reveals its Best Animated Short shortlist, with notable inclusions and at least one eyebrow-raising omission. • Adult Swim renews Haha, You Clowns for two additional seasons after an initially underestimated debut. FEATURE • The origins of Disney's 1978 animated featurette The Small One and why the studio once believed it would become a perennial holiday classic. • How Charles Tazewell's mid-20th-century holiday stories caught Disney's attention and lingered in development for nearly 15 years. • Behind-the-scenes tensions at Walt Disney Feature Animation in the late 1970s, including the controversial decision to hand directing duties to Don Bluth. • Why this seemingly small production planted the seeds for a massive creative and personnel shakeup soon to come. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @DrewTailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR Unlocked Magic helps you save on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets, sometimes up to 12 percent off. Plan ahead for your 2026 Central Florida trip by picking your dates, grabbing your tickets, and letting the savings add up at UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Drew Taylor sidelined by a nasty case of the Christmas crud, Jim Hill flies solo for this end-of-year edition of Fine Tooning. After a bit of seasonal vamping, Jim dives into animation news before kicking off the first half of a deep-dive holiday history lesson. This week's episode sets the stage for a story that begins with a modest Disney featurette and ends up triggering one of the biggest upheavals in the history of Walt Disney Feature Animation. NEWS • Avatar: Fire & Ash dominates the global box office with a massive $345 million opening weekend. • Angel Studios' David surprises with a strong $22 million domestic debut, outperforming several major animated releases. • Zootopia 2 continues its historic run, crossing $1.27 billion worldwide and exceeding the original film by more than $200 million. • The Academy reveals its Best Animated Short shortlist, with notable inclusions and at least one eyebrow-raising omission. • Adult Swim renews Haha, You Clowns for two additional seasons after an initially underestimated debut. FEATURE • The origins of Disney's 1978 animated featurette The Small One and why the studio once believed it would become a perennial holiday classic. • How Charles Tazewell's mid-20th-century holiday stories caught Disney's attention and lingered in development for nearly 15 years. • Behind-the-scenes tensions at Walt Disney Feature Animation in the late 1970s, including the controversial decision to hand directing duties to Don Bluth. • Why this seemingly small production planted the seeds for a massive creative and personnel shakeup soon to come. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @DrewTailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR Unlocked Magic helps you save on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets, sometimes up to 12 percent off. Plan ahead for your 2026 Central Florida trip by picking your dates, grabbing your tickets, and letting the savings add up at UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! The crew of Re-Watching Home Movies are taking a break from taking a break to bring you a very special holiday edition of "Re-watching Some Movies: The Muppet Christmas Carol" Huge thanks to the Happy Corner Podcast for the use of their studio and equipment. Thanks to Nik for the refreshed Logo & Chris Bongat for creating our Theme SongWe have no affiliation with Adult Swim or Home Movies.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 556Felipe welcomes back Marcella Arguello to What's Up Fool?! Marcella is the explosive Latinx comedian, actor, and writer whose debut HBO Max special, Bitch, Grow Up., was hailed by Latin Media as "absolutely joyous." A veteran stand-up with two Billboard-charting albums and recent roles on Abbott Elementary and Poker Face, she brings her sharp takes on race, gender, and wild stories to the mic.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ComicMartinRizoMarcella -@Marcellacomedy 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.

The boys are entranced by the rapping styles of Max Kellerman and spend a good portion of the episode listening to his 62-second verse on “Young Man Rumble.” We will let you be the judge on if that was a good use of their time. The boys also talk about the Netflix + Warner merger, Laz's new house, and share some time talking about something we have all loved recently: Adult Swim's newest animated hit, Ha Ha You Clowns. Email us thegoodbrothersshow@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thegoodbrothersshow

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 555Felipe invites Jason Ellis to What's Up Fool?! Retired professional skateboarder from Australia, and retired professional MMA fighter. Now a Comedian and Podcaster of multiple podcasts including The Jason Ellis Show, Hawk vs. Wolf, and Awesome World.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ComicMartinRizo JJason - @ Wolfmate 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.

For possibly the first time since NGE, we covered a show that ended with a movie that we actually liked. Adult Swim's most celebrated(?) series, The Venture Bros. had a long and strange history and is a difficult to describe pastiche of 60s adventure cartoons and comic books, but remained funny throughout. This episode could just be a list of character names.

Jim and Drew unpack one of the biggest industry shakeups in years as Netflix snaps up Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that reshapes everything from Adult Swim to the broader animation marketplace. Then the guys follow the yellow brick road into this week's feature, exploring the strange, stop-and-start history of Hollywood's many attempts to revisit Oz, from Disney's abandoned visions to Filmation's long-delayed Journey Back to Oz. NEWS • Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion and what this lightning-fast deal could mean for Paramount, cable networks, and Adult Swim. • How the sale compares to Disney's 2017–2019 acquisition of Fox once you adjust for inflation. • Industry chatter around the merger's approval process amid concerns from competing studios. FEATURE • A colorful tour through Hollywood's many post-MGM attempts to return to Oz. • Disney's near-miss projects, including the almost-produced “Rainbow Road to Oz.” • Rankin/Bass, Chuck Jones, and the surprising number of animated Oz interpretations in the 1960s. • Filmation's turbulent decade-long journey to complete Journey Back to Oz, featuring Liza Minnelli, missing dialogue tapes, and recycled Sammy Cahn music. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @drewtailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Unlocked Magic — where you can save up to 12 percent on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets. Planning a 2026 trip? Pick your dates, grab your tickets, and let Unlocked Magic handle the rest. And don't forget to tell them Jim and Drew sent you.UnlockedMagic.com If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and Drew unpack one of the biggest industry shakeups in years as Netflix snaps up Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that reshapes everything from Adult Swim to the broader animation marketplace. Then the guys follow the yellow brick road into this week's feature, exploring the strange, stop-and-start history of Hollywood's many attempts to revisit Oz, from Disney's abandoned visions to Filmation's long-delayed Journey Back to Oz. NEWS • Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion and what this lightning-fast deal could mean for Paramount, cable networks, and Adult Swim. • How the sale compares to Disney's 2017–2019 acquisition of Fox once you adjust for inflation. • Industry chatter around the merger's approval process amid concerns from competing studios. FEATURE • A colorful tour through Hollywood's many post-MGM attempts to return to Oz. • Disney's near-miss projects, including the almost-produced “Rainbow Road to Oz.” • Rankin/Bass, Chuck Jones, and the surprising number of animated Oz interpretations in the 1960s. • Filmation's turbulent decade-long journey to complete Journey Back to Oz, featuring Liza Minnelli, missing dialogue tapes, and recycled Sammy Cahn music. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @drewtailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Unlocked Magic — where you can save up to 12 percent on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets. Planning a 2026 trip? Pick your dates, grab your tickets, and let Unlocked Magic handle the rest. And don't forget to tell them Jim and Drew sent you.UnlockedMagic.com If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rats off to ya, What A Cartoon listeners! This month, we're returning to picturesque Jefferton to discuss an Adult Swim holiday classic that's filled our cups with yuletide brine for more than two decades. It's been over six years since we last checked in on Tom Goes to the Mayor, and this Christmas season is the perfect opportunity to look into yet another misguided entrepreneurial effort from the one and only Tom Peters. So put on your decorative wristlets and blast your favorite ZaZu album as we explore this yuletide tale of capitalism run amok. Support this podcast and get over 200 ad-free bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod, not to mention Bluesky and Instagram!

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 554Felipe and Rizo welcome back Saul Trujillo! An LA based Stand up Comedian. His debut album, “Yolanda” is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Check it out!Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicmartinrizoSaul - @ saulcomedy 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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In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down the massive news that Netflix is buying Warner Bros in an 82.7 billion dollar deal and explains what that means for fans, creators, and theaters. He walks through exactly what Netflix is getting, from DC Studios and HBO Max to Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and a huge library of franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.Frank also looks at the fallout around antitrust concerns, why Paramount is suddenly complaining after its own mergers, and how this deal could lead to layoffs and shorter theatrical windows. Finally, he talks about what everyday viewers can expect as HBO Max and Netflix eventually merge into a single experience and how this shifts Netflix's approach to original voices and “nobodies” with big ideas.00:00 – Netflix buys Warner Bros overview, antitrust concerns, and Paramount's complaints00:22 – How Geek Freaks will cover the creative and monopoly side of the story00:38 – What Netflix is actually buying: film studio, TV, animation, DC, HBO, games, and major franchises01:11 – Warner Bros becomes a label under Netflix and why that could help new projects01:34 – The future of theatrical releases, 30 day windows, and the risk to struggling theaters02:10 – Expected layoffs, overlapping positions, and how Netflix treats big franchises02:43 – What this means for you as a viewer and the likely merger of HBO Max into Netflix“The biggest news of the day in entertainment is going to be the fact that Netflix is buying Warner Brothers.”“Paramount is complaining that this is a trust and that the bidding war was unfair, which is hypocrisy on high.”“WB will become a label underneath Netflix. Think of how Star Wars and Marvel are underneath Disney.”“If you only have to wait 30 days to watch a movie from the comfort of your own home, that is going to deter a lot of people from seeing things in theaters.”“WB will survive. It will be a branch of Netflix, and big properties are under Netflix now.”If you enjoyed this breakdown of the Netflix and Warner Bros deal, help us keep Geek Freaks Headlines going strong.Subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines on your favorite podcast appLeave a rating and review to help other geeks find the showShare this episode with a friend and post your thoughts using #GeekFreaksHeadlinesAll news discussed in this episode comes from coverage gathered through GeekFreaksPodcast.com, which we use as our central hub and source for entertainment news.Stay connected with Geek Freaks across the web:Website – Geek Freaks news, episodes, and articles at GeekFreaksPodcast.comFacebook – Search for The Geek Freaks PodcastThreads & Instagram – Find us at @geekfreakspodcastTwitter – Follow @geekfreakspod for up to the minute reactionsPatreon – Support the network and get bonus content by searching Geek Freaks Podcast on PatreonWe want to hear what you think about Netflix buying Warner Bros.Do you see this as a win for fans, or a step toward too much consolidation in HollywoodAre you more or less likely to see DC and HBO projects in theaters with a 30 day windowSend your questions, comments, and hot takes for future episodes:Message us on social mediaReach out through the contact page at GeekFreaksPodcast.comYour questions may be featured on a future episode of Geek Freaks Headlines.Geek Freaks Headlines, Geek Freaks Podcast, Netflix buys Warner Bros, Warner Bros Discovery, DC Studios, HBO Max, Streaming wars, Entertainment news, Movie industry news, Geek culture podcastTimestamps & TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall To ActionLinks And ResourcesFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 553Felipe is in the studio with the regular crew, Rizo and Rodrigo for a Thanksgiving weekend episode. These fools talk about holiday food, family stories, and take live calls from the audience. No guests this week, just us kicken back. Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ comicmartinrizoRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrHear 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.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 552Felipe and Rizo welcome special guest - Cristina Mariani, an Italian-American stand-up comedian known for her appearances on the Kill Tony podcast and for touring with comedians like Theo Von. Check her out at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @FelipeesparzacomedianMartin - @comicmartinrizoCristina - @criimariiHear 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.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 551Felipe and Rodrigo welcome special guest - American character actor, stand-up comedian, and podcast host, Eddie Pepitone.Connect with us on Instagram  Felipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrEddie - @ eddiepepHear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.comFelipe 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.

We've officially entered the weird zone. In Episode 5 of The Chair Company, “I Won. Zoom In.,” Ron and Mike take a road trip into the sketch-comedy Twilight Zone, and it might be the best (and most chaotic) episode yet. A Scrooge-obsessed cokehead, a method actor turned CFO impersonator, and a basement that might as well be a portal to another dimension? Yes, please.Brandon & Chanel break down all the madness:The best I Think You Should Leave–adjacent scene yet: Oliver Probblo's “Scrooge all year” monologueRon and Mike's descent into Ohio's weirdest town — and why every door opens into a new nightmareA Christmas Carol-themed porn parody (seriously), a photo-hunt callback, and a coke-fueled brawlBasement chases, door slams, light pole climbing, and two concussions for RonMike's emotional reveal: his estranged daughter, his past in the town, and his vulnerabilityDouglas survives a fridge (and drops a monologue worthy of Jim Downey's Hall of Fame)Jamie clutches a crucifix while watching her boss lose his grip (again)That ending: Dickensian chaos, emotional catharsis, and one hell of a Scrooge punchlineThe Chair Company continues to merge paranoid 1970s thrillers with Adult Swim absurdism — and Brandon & Chanel are here for every glorious sketch-within-a-story beat.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 550Felipe, Rodrigo, and Martin welcome back one of our favorite guests - comedian and actor Fred Stoller.Connect with us on Instagram Felipe - @ Felipeesparzacomedian Martin - @ comicmartinrizoRodrigo - @ rodrigotorresjrFred - @ fred_stollerHear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.comFelipe 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.

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 549 The OG squadFollow us here:InstaFelipe - @felipeesparzacomedianRizzo - @comicmartinrizoLesa - @lesainlaHear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.comFelipe 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.

Oct. 10-16: No Doubt brings ska to the masses, Jack Black has goosebumps, Demi Moore destroys classic literature, Mad TV aims high, Keira Knightley is a bounty hunter, squids take over Adult Swim, Idris Elba goes to Netflix, Guillermo del Toro gets gothic, Tom Hanks goes to East Berlin, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's opening number. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago.