Felipe Esparza - A Violent Journey to Comedy - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored

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  • In this extended clip, Felipe Esparza explains how his downward spiral into gangs and drugs eventually led him to become a comedian.
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  • @standup
    @standup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

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    • @joshuagauthier5358
      @joshuagauthier5358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love that guy.

    • @xviimmxiii991
      @xviimmxiii991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the intros are really a huge waste of productions time its really dumb on every video lol get real

    • @jenicesmith1859
      @jenicesmith1859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuagauthier5358sex x x dd arzd Citi rrxdrrx xze good dd dayr

    • @OneBasedGod
      @OneBasedGod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He should have his own tv show on comedy central. The world needs more relatable laughable material.

    • @joseluismariscalreyes5144
      @joseluismariscalreyes5144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopeyoudieonpcp

  • @christopherbriscoe4937
    @christopherbriscoe4937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3566

    All of these people look like they can't relate to this man's experience at all.

    • @DocJamesH
      @DocJamesH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      Sometimes those are the best stories.

    • @BloodRavenROD
      @BloodRavenROD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Did anyone notice the chick that kept looking at his ass in almost every fucking shot though? 😂

    • @spideyr6296
      @spideyr6296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christopher Briscoe lmao

    • @MrKinkysloth
      @MrKinkysloth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      It’s funny to me cause as a Mexican I can picture how the story probably really went down lmfaooo... on a sick one lmfaooooo

    • @deemanboyyy6950
      @deemanboyyy6950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Real talk

  • @gmiranda32
    @gmiranda32 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2917

    The tragedies of living in the hood are real, you brought a lot of harsh memories. Most of those people in the audience do not have an idea of what we have encountered. You made something of your life, keep it up .

    • @theoneandonly9924
      @theoneandonly9924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Respect

    • @bretzwashington6064
      @bretzwashington6064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Keep your head up man keep doing what you doing I like to hear for somebody who made it through the struggle 💪💯👊

    • @magicman9218
      @magicman9218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I hope you know he's not going to read this comment so you're talking to yourself

    • @bretzwashington6064
      @bretzwashington6064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@magicman9218 I don't give a fuk

    • @marissatorres5279
      @marissatorres5279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Yes. My brother just passed from gang violence and though I laughed at this there is truth to this story we need to recognize as well. Some people don't make it out alive and he really is lucky to be out. I'm glad he's ok now. RIP Brother! ❤️

  • @TiffCee
    @TiffCee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +888

    It takes a lot of huevos to stand there in front of people&talk about moments of vulnerability.
    By far one of my favorite bits. Orale Raza, esta si me llega. ✊🏽

    • @Freddy1-
      @Freddy1- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@fiblestiengleduquavariousi9871 hater!

    • @captainherpeto5482
      @captainherpeto5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Elitenoob461 your roasts really need some work bud 💀💀💀 you goofy fr

    • @TiffCee
      @TiffCee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Elitenoob461
      Literally what? 💀
      Weirdo AF.

    • @lizbonita5289
      @lizbonita5289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fiblestiengleduquavariousi9871 And your grammar speaks a lot about you 😂

    • @flaminhotyoshi7403
      @flaminhotyoshi7403 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Eggs?

  • @shantor100
    @shantor100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1218

    If you close your eyes he kinda sounds like a Mexican Terminator

    • @DoubleDee1989
      @DoubleDee1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Best comment ever

    • @Midwestgothicc
      @Midwestgothicc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      fuck, you're right

    • @Babyduzzit
      @Babyduzzit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmaoooo foreal

    • @jl82082
      @jl82082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg lmao

    • @jvrcorna14
      @jvrcorna14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or Chong lol

  • @dnnymartnz6020
    @dnnymartnz6020 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2298

    Some people say .-- once a drug addict always a drug addict ,!!!
    But I’m here to tell you ,,, I’ve been clean since 1994 !!!

    • @magicman9218
      @magicman9218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      **cricket noises**

    • @SweetAndy47
      @SweetAndy47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Congrats !

    • @iansullivan9738
      @iansullivan9738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Good for you, buddy! Moderation says hello.

    • @michelleb831
      @michelleb831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 25 years!!! I appreciate you sharing this.

    • @Rockoblocko
      @Rockoblocko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Quiter.

  • @davidtorrez8460
    @davidtorrez8460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1930

    Am I the only one that got hit in the heart with this at the end. I know some didn't look at it like that but wow. much respect opening up like that. I guess only people who have walked the same path will understand. I have a new favorite comedian and it's this guy right here. much love man keep climbing up to the top.

    • @MannyCastillothessmchannel
      @MannyCastillothessmchannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I cry for us

    • @mr.antaeus5730
      @mr.antaeus5730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah I cried

    • @dopet4h2c0
      @dopet4h2c0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      my irish eyes are flowin dude is a GEM of a human

    • @Scummydickdouglas
      @Scummydickdouglas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I took it like that too.. but I always notice that girl does too in the background, you can see her wipe her eyes when he says he just wants to be happy on his list of things to be in the future

    • @nesco7615
      @nesco7615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      David Torres Jr no bro. Me too.

  • @DoroteoVilla
    @DoroteoVilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    There's a likeability to this guy. I can tell there's pain under all of his funny stories. I'm glad guys like this make something out of their clearly rough past.

  • @kotathundershield9462
    @kotathundershield9462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    This made me cry. I made a lot of mistakes in my life and I'm sorry for the people I hurt.

    • @jv-lk7bc
      @jv-lk7bc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      respect

    • @Tinyman.
      @Tinyman. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      takes a strong human being to admit that. be proud of yourself.

    • @FranciscoGasca-nr3ye
      @FranciscoGasca-nr3ye 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Respect..

  • @ThatBakedMacAndCheese
    @ThatBakedMacAndCheese 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1927

    I really enjoyed that story. It seems like he really needed to get it off his mind.

    • @Kd240sx
      @Kd240sx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I agree

    • @scottb5501
      @scottb5501 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Yeah man it almost felt like a Joey Diaz story

    • @Pinche_Che
      @Pinche_Che 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Wassup fool! Great story, almost resembles mine. I use to hang out in the Ramona Gardens pj's. Got into trouble, moved to Seattle and have a solid job. Hope to see you out here soon, missed you when you were at Parlors in Bellevue.

    • @ThatBakedMacAndCheese
      @ThatBakedMacAndCheese 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      HOLY SHIT

    • @Pinche_Che
      @Pinche_Che 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Felipe Esparza , hell yeah man. I'll see you there, I'll be rocking my dodgers cap!

  • @nedisahonkey
    @nedisahonkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +729

    I love that Felipe is in the comments actually replying to people. What a lovable dude. Hope to see you preform soon.

    • @briansounalath
      @briansounalath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ned Mononymous not you

    • @BeardlessYouth
      @BeardlessYouth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      BURN!!😂

    • @pennydls5073
      @pennydls5073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@briansounalath I'm sure he didn't type this for attention

  • @thefacelessquestion3333
    @thefacelessquestion3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    By his eyes you could tell his story took him waaay back when... Keep on winning Felipe

  • @m.gaxiola7462
    @m.gaxiola7462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    My conclusion :
    “Felipe let me tell you that ,you have a big heart my friend !
    🙏🏻👍🏻

  • @JMOP1715
    @JMOP1715 7 ปีที่แล้ว +633

    shout out to Father Greg and Homeboy Industries

    • @thinkman1
      @thinkman1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Binyam Mehari yup

  • @sarahdactyl2180
    @sarahdactyl2180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    This is one of my favorite stories I have ever heard. This is beautiful.

    • @eugenemoh2956
      @eugenemoh2956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Felipe Esparza love your story man. Came here expecting just another set of jokes and got so much more. Love you bro. I wish you all the best man

    • @KEVENSIN
      @KEVENSIN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No mames

    • @johnphillip2566
      @johnphillip2566 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should get out more.

    • @myagentivan
      @myagentivan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My Esophagus hurts I wanna cry hearing this story

    • @mojoxide
      @mojoxide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, you could tell it was sincere and important to him. That’s what a changed man looks like.

  • @maryrebeka1532
    @maryrebeka1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Dude, I was laughing and crying at the same time. I'm proud of you, Felipe. You made it.

  • @trewten5579
    @trewten5579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    This reminds of growing up in the hood when I was in middle school. One day after school I was riding my bike to the store and their was a parked bike outside the liquor store and as I passed by I accidently cliped the bike and it fell over, just my luck the owner of the bike happen to see me do it and he also happen to be the gang leader of the biggest gang in our neighborhood. Few minutes after the incident like 20 guys showed up to my cousins house were I was hiding. they were looking for me to beat me up, my cousin told them I wasn't their they didnt believe him but eventually they all left. The next couple of days I got a hold of a small .25 caliber handgun and was carrying it to school and everywhere I went because I was scared for my life. A week later the 3 main guys looking for me were shot and killed, it's sad to say but a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulder. And thinking back I'm glad I was never put in a situation were I was forced to use my gun, who knows how that would of turned out!! Much respect!

  • @pazziesince8121
    @pazziesince8121 7 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    holy shit is I just got more respect for this guy he just give his testimony.... much respect....

  • @jefff4625
    @jefff4625 8 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Felipe just earned my greatest respect for telling his great story

  • @Eklettico85rm
    @Eklettico85rm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This is dark humor, always on the edge. Props to the guy for how vulnerable he can be.

  • @sosababy1016
    @sosababy1016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    When he said "I never thought I'd even be alive this long to be here." I felt that. I never thought I would make it to see 28....so many of my friends died before 25 I figured it was how my life would turn out as well.

  • @solodolotrevino
    @solodolotrevino 8 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    "A Violent Journey to Comedy" sounds like a great autobiography

    • @trevinoduende998
      @trevinoduende998 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao. Wrong comment

    • @mateovigil9587
      @mateovigil9587 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      NULL NAME WTF

    • @Actionnelll
      @Actionnelll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Better title than Kevin Harts book.

    • @jonathanshaw7355
      @jonathanshaw7355 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Title: My journey to comedy, Nothing to laugh about. - Felipe Esparza

  • @jjdaatlboi
    @jjdaatlboi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    My wife is from LA and she
    heard this story while I did dishes and laughed how much this sounded like her childhood friends. This guy's going to go far.

    • @slantdwave
      @slantdwave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @MrSisterfister100 she cooked bro

  • @Paniro02
    @Paniro02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've never felt more connected with a comedic storyteller than this guy... Keep doing your thing bruh it's golden.

  • @Yourdaddy3000
    @Yourdaddy3000 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best latino comic ever! He deserves more recognition! Funnier than Fluffy, Ralph, and George

  • @jonahsanchez7176
    @jonahsanchez7176 7 ปีที่แล้ว +569

    I smoked a joint with Felipe Esparza, true story

    • @jonahsanchez7176
      @jonahsanchez7176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Swear to god my dad was his lyft driver and gave him and me tickets to his show in dallas and after the show we smoked 2 hash joints and a joint of louis 13 and he made my mom a pb&j

    • @smoke1forthedeadhomies837
      @smoke1forthedeadhomies837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Bigbluewhale_gaming __ lmao pics or gtfo

    • @admiralwilson2252
      @admiralwilson2252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      That's cool but have you ever tried dmt

    • @DocJamesH
      @DocJamesH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Raul Salazar go

    • @DocJamesH
      @DocJamesH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@smoke1forthedeadhomies837 back to 4chan

  • @bigcuervo3244
    @bigcuervo3244 7 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    hey felipe esparza i lived in that area for s minute at a sober living and its crazy over there,alot of death and heroin..your story was very inspirational...hit me in the heart...god bless homeboy industries...amen

  • @melky3011
    @melky3011 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    he deserved a better audience

  • @west44fan1
    @west44fan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’m from the same hood & father Greg Boyle babtized me and performed my 1st communion, that man should be sanctified in life!! He’s an amazing human being.

    • @bartholomewthegreedy1533
      @bartholomewthegreedy1533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      primera flats?

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeeees!!!!!

    • @west44fan1
      @west44fan1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bartholomewthegreedy1533 hahaha!! “Primera lives!!” I lived right by the Jim’s and birriera Jalisco 🙌

  • @trialsoflife3300
    @trialsoflife3300 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I met Felipe and took a picture with him at LAX.. super approachable.. he was really cool.. definately a kind dude!

  • @EnaVirtuoso
    @EnaVirtuoso 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The ending made me tear a little. This was wonderful.

  • @barrymccockiner773
    @barrymccockiner773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    “Man, could this be the end of The Dark Knight?” Lmfaoooo

  • @fvckoff4ever561
    @fvckoff4ever561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Anyone else tear up at the end? My story is similar to his. He’s a funny dude, but he also kept it real. Mad respect!

  • @Mozlove
    @Mozlove 7 ปีที่แล้ว +727

    Thats tight homie!!! you did it ese!!! Admire you for that. BAck in the day you couldnt run away. I came from Santa Ana to San Bernardino was a chicano kid in an all black neighborhood. wasn't long before I joined the BiG SuR. All the vatos I knew that didn't walk away are all dead. The ones who are in prison are forgotten and live alone in peril. It wasnr hard to get out of the life. But to get that life and mind out of me was hard. especially thr racism...but now that I have life is so much better. Really liked this bit. You can tell Felipe had it in his heart...hope the other homie is happy too and not a product of the barrios we grew up in

    • @louisgalindo3354
      @louisgalindo3354 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah that you're very funny guy and you remind me of all friend of mine as well as an uncle combined and the store just reminds me similar to my story that you can always accomplish something if you just focus and then you just run with it and try not to look back

    • @jonathancardenas759
      @jonathancardenas759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      San berdoo is shit

    • @branon6565
      @branon6565 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Javier Reyes....puro Norte', que no? East Side San Jose, NorCal....

    • @dejatekaiab5538
      @dejatekaiab5538 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Javier Reyes firme

    • @xxBONGHUNTER420xx
      @xxBONGHUNTER420xx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jonathan Cardenas srxce

  • @jameslopez4979
    @jameslopez4979 8 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    Felipe makes me proud to be a Mexican

    • @jameslopez4979
      @jameslopez4979 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +private joker if I said "I'm proud to be Hispanic /Latino, that would be " racist " but I'm talking about a nationality I.e. Mexican/ mexico so...

    • @jameslopez4979
      @jameslopez4979 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +private joker same if you said " I'm proud to be Irish, French, Dutch, or whatever EuroTrash descendant you came from... assuming your White ( private joker ) lol

    • @nedisahonkey
      @nedisahonkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      private joker Its not racist to be proud of your people. I would never say I was proud to be white, because of the negative connotations of that (especially where im from). But their is nothing wrong with me saying im proud of being Scottish or even Californian

    • @nedisahonkey
      @nedisahonkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      private joker Youre mistaken bud. I'm 100% percent English and Scottish by ethnicity. Just not a backwards racist.

    • @jp3mcpherson
      @jp3mcpherson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      james Lopez - if I said "white pride" what would you think?

  • @CuriousGoodsJessica
    @CuriousGoodsJessica 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That is a beautiful story, and probably the only time any comedian's father encouraged him by reminding him he wants to be a comedian 👍 Loved this!

  • @jobelthirty1294
    @jobelthirty1294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He really put his heart on stage. this wasn't just a performance this was his real, honest life. I fucking loved it, cried and laughed :)

  • @killerkimm
    @killerkimm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is deep. Felipe is really genuine and funny . I hope he gains more recognition and success as a comedian

  • @macesteffy2066
    @macesteffy2066 8 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Felipe is one of the best comedians. I'd love to see him live.

    • @namealsoname5803
      @namealsoname5803 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is that you on that tv show too ???

    • @Menibor1
      @Menibor1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mace Steffy as opposed to dead?

    • @snoopyssnowconesmore348
      @snoopyssnowconesmore348 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Felipe Esparza you are an awesome comedian and moreover an awesome person. When will you be in San Antonio, TX?

    • @mydjmode
      @mydjmode 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As in live in person loool😂​@@Menibor1

  • @larrytowe6672
    @larrytowe6672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Bro sounds like a testimony. God has his hand on your life. Dont run from it.

  • @cee4788
    @cee4788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Anybody can change we just need positive people around us to make us want to change 💯

  • @rosegoldsoldier
    @rosegoldsoldier 7 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    damn, this one was a little more emotional than his usual performances. shit made me tear up a little

    • @emocoffeedrinker
      @emocoffeedrinker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stop being gay

    • @brotherhuey
      @brotherhuey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@emocoffeedrinker showing emotion is part of being human

  • @SparklingSilverCurls
    @SparklingSilverCurls 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just want to hug you!! Felipe, you are so brave to tell this story. You are stronger than you realize-- you survived a world where a future isn't even in the realm of possibilities. I can't imagine how much courage it must have taken to go home after rehab, face your enemies (human and addiction), and come out the other side with such a genuine sense of hope. You seem so very kind. I wish the very best for you, and I hope you make it to Italy!! 💜

  • @isetta4083
    @isetta4083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ok when Gabriel Iglesias mentions Filipe I always thought the "whassup fool" was part of the caricature but omg hearing the man himself say it

  • @firebadwatergood431
    @firebadwatergood431 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, that was a real back story. I love that you shared such a personal experience with us...Your jokes are tooooo funny...I live in the Caribbean and I do get most of it..

  • @TheGoliathsound
    @TheGoliathsound 8 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    DUDE, THAT WAS THE BEST "THIS IS NOT HAPPENING" EPISODE, YET.

    • @Pr0x1mo
      @Pr0x1mo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I dunno man, joey diaz's Sister Hycianth and Friendship are up there

    • @setboundarieskindly
      @setboundarieskindly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pr0x1mo And Meth Pee. You can't make that up.

  • @asleepnomore8602
    @asleepnomore8602 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Really like this. He seems proud and wanted to share a story about a rough patch in his life that led him to be what he wanted. Really changed the mindset.

  • @jeffgoldblum474
    @jeffgoldblum474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Damn I cried, it really is tough in Boyle Heights I'm happy for him

  • @bigbrownrooster4167
    @bigbrownrooster4167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can totally relate to Felipe's life. From being a drug addict to fearing for my own life god I fucking love his work

  • @dragorocky
    @dragorocky 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow. That was NOT what I expected. That being said, I fucken loved it. What an authentic story. Most don't understand how quickly things can escalate in the hood/anywhere-I-guess. Glad he followed his destiny. Dude got funny-ass jokes, even if we did't get any here.

  • @staxomatico
    @staxomatico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Damn near brought tears to my eyes man, beautiful bit bro.

  • @izzyvilla8784
    @izzyvilla8784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bro I started crying 10 minutes in. I kinda got the same story as this fool and I’m happy someone is telling it. I used to be walking down that gang and shit path but now I’m doing better. You can do it foo,it’s hard but anyone can get out. I accomplished some of my goals but this dude just inspired me to refocus on them. Thanks bro I hope I can see you one day man. You’re one of my favorite comedians. Keep up the real shit.

  • @alejandroman187
    @alejandroman187 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Hell yea Boyle Heights for life!!! Felipe we're all proud ,the hood loves you!

  • @OpentheLightAUA92
    @OpentheLightAUA92 8 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    Felipe is too real for that politically correct crowd

    • @isaimedel8152
      @isaimedel8152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Open the Light AUA how

    • @benp5528
      @benp5528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Open the Light AUA i agree man

    • @smwrbd
      @smwrbd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Stupid fucking comment.

    • @Spooobz
      @Spooobz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@smwrbd lol likewise with yours. Even if you were right, a smarter you could've scrolled past it, but you HAD to let some guy know that you dont understand what he means. You probably think you do too.

    • @Crusaderx-hn4qh
      @Crusaderx-hn4qh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      robert donaldson Where did his comment hurt you?

  • @mustbejames1
    @mustbejames1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The emotion he shows especially when he says his mother was scared got me.

  • @nicholasnegrete8795
    @nicholasnegrete8795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This really touched my heart! I can relate so much to this guy. He hit it on the nail and made it so damn funny. Some of us don’t get so lucky. From one hard working homie to another... Good job. Proud of you.

  • @angelicameza7028
    @angelicameza7028 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I ADMIRE FELIPE, hes REAL, hes FUNNY AS HELL and just love his stage presence and voice.

  • @Mycak2000
    @Mycak2000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +896

    Yo wait. Is this the same Felipe that Gabriel Iglesias always talks about in his stand up?

    • @gregfalco4528
      @gregfalco4528 7 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      Yes.

    • @jrd.9069
      @jrd.9069 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Greg Falco NO

    • @jringo6838
      @jringo6838 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Hell yeah Bro.... Awesome story..

    • @karldammann
      @karldammann 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Dude you are funny as fuck! Keep it up!

    • @timbaker2716
      @timbaker2716 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      +Felipe Esparza I saw you at a police benifit over 8 years ago and I have never laughed so hard before or after. My jaw was hurting and I was crying from all the laughter. You are still the funniest comedian I have ever seen live. Keep it going brother!

  • @mellownessuperstar2618
    @mellownessuperstar2618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was one of the best stories I've ever heard after the 90 clips from this show that I have watched. My brother-in-law is half Mexican and also my best friend. Wonderful people once given the chance. I've had my issues so I am so proud of him! Good job sir!

  • @Elias171
    @Elias171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Lived in Boyle Heights from 1994-2014. Saw a lot of the stuff he mentioned.

  • @djentile7773
    @djentile7773 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When he said he wanted to be happy the chick at the bar had to wipe the tears away. That kind of honesty hits the heart and so many of us have been there. Hes awesome.

  • @ericdavid199
    @ericdavid199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just saw this guy in Cleveland. Funniest show I've ever seen.

  • @melissarosales3292
    @melissarosales3292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this dude, one of my faves so far, he's real, raw & just straight up.

  • @toyadiinae9800
    @toyadiinae9800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "My dad clotheslined me and said, Don't you want to be a comedian? I said, Oh, yeah, thanks for the reminder, and went back in the house."
    Love love love him

  • @ahmeddahab5259
    @ahmeddahab5259 8 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    fuck closing jokes ... this is a real story

  • @codybirge5951
    @codybirge5951 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Shit made me cry. Good for you bud.

  • @christianruiz7129
    @christianruiz7129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hes so under estimated hes brilliant full of life he brings more to the microphone than just comedy I think Hes a legend in the making....

  • @victorialopez4647
    @victorialopez4647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Truly amazing story. I love that you are who you are. So proud of who you've become and are becoming. A million thumbs up! ❤🇲🇽

  • @geinikan1kan
    @geinikan1kan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    For those nights we forget. Different neighborhood, different times, I remember. Beautiful. Best to you too. Humane comedy.

  • @ralphryandelatorre6157
    @ralphryandelatorre6157 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    love the story. there was geniune emotion there. much love

  • @UrzuaTroskenia0369
    @UrzuaTroskenia0369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    He's not half bad, a lot better than Lopez or Mencia certainly.

    • @oscarramirez-oi5co
      @oscarramirez-oi5co 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lmao stfu

    • @robertordonez9242
      @robertordonez9242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You must be crazy to say Lopez is mediocre

    • @SlickR6
      @SlickR6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Gtfoh. Maybe Mencias bitting ass but Lopez? U must not know shit

    • @holdenkimura5034
      @holdenkimura5034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Menstealia sucks ass

    • @DateToTheFuneral
      @DateToTheFuneral 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're on crack

  • @user-bs4ck6zy8v
    @user-bs4ck6zy8v 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Respect to you Felipe for still apologizing to the vato even after years of him trying to kill u, it takes a real man to do that. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jcmercado6545
    @jcmercado6545 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    definitely made me think about my life.. and laugh in the process.

  • @TDK1939
    @TDK1939 8 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    Why does the audience look so damn awkward in all of these videos?

    • @Allagi22
      @Allagi22 8 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Here's the true answer: It's the way the stage is set up. The only audience we can see is BEHIND the comic. They have to listen to the comedy while watching only the back of the comic. Makes zero sense to have an oval stage unless you have more than one camera and the comic turns to speak to the whole audience. They look awkward because that's a super awkward way to watch stand up, sitting behind the comic only seeing their back while they talk in another direction. Really dumb set up by the show.

    • @AndreasQuinones
      @AndreasQuinones 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @BrianBr0wn
      @BrianBr0wn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahepperl
      they are at a strip club because no other place would do the show. it's the center stage

    • @aldol5840
      @aldol5840 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THEDARKKNIGHT1939 there white that why

    • @humanbeing5918
      @humanbeing5918 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Why do you care about the audience? Just enjoy the comedian

  • @80sriceman
    @80sriceman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "like Jeff Duhnam without puppets!" 😆

  • @Red-pk4fn
    @Red-pk4fn ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mad respect for Felipe and his story growing up in LA, if you don't know you don't know. Respect to Father Greg Boyle, he's helped countless people from the streets escape that lifestyle.

  • @YoureInSilico
    @YoureInSilico 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The guy has an amazing presence, very enjoyable to watch.

  • @mariodxxx
    @mariodxxx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Major props on making it out of the neighborhood and for shining a positive light on Father Boyle. The man has been a godsend to the community. Love and support @HomeboyIndustries whenever I can. That said I wish the clip had been funny. I had my wife watching it with me in hopes that she'd buy us tickets for your LA show at Novo on the 21st, but after that clip, nah.

    • @daniellane3403
      @daniellane3403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is father Doyle the founding father of Homeboy Industries or something? I didn't know who Homeboy Industries are but thank God for them even if they had only saved Philipe it would've been worth it. But sounds llike they take care of underpriveledged mixed up kids before they are too far gone to want to change. God Bless these men working in the trenches..

  • @joshuafontenot2548
    @joshuafontenot2548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a damn good story. Gonna practice that '5 things to accomplish in life' because of this tale.

  • @otacon127
    @otacon127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I lived in Echo Park back in the day around the time when his story happened. Even though it's not exactly Boyle Heights, I know what he's talking about and you can tell he's speaking from his heart. Much respect for this guy telling his story - really entertaining and likable. I'm happy for him turning his life around. You really can't make this stuff up.

  • @suntwanuparp
    @suntwanuparp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Such a sweetness about Felipe. Beautiful :)

  • @JohnDoe-lf6lb
    @JohnDoe-lf6lb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Felipe is so funny man. Good guy too.

  • @1evol909
    @1evol909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn.. Felipes story always gets to me, I really appreciate hearing such a humble recovery story..

  • @soho1080
    @soho1080 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If there is a top 1% of awesome standup comedians Felipe is def in it.. Love the material man.. Niice.. Ty for your awesome jokes..:)

  • @brownies12macaroni41
    @brownies12macaroni41 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    he is so adorable and kind hearted. funny dude

    • @dharmapada
      @dharmapada 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kestela you're hot

  • @ONOBITCH
    @ONOBITCH 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    awesome. I only heard of this guy from the Eric Andre Show, and I've been watching a bunch of these videos all day. Not only was it really funny, it was inspiring.

  • @mattasticmattattack8546
    @mattasticmattattack8546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of these stories truly bring me to tears , good for you Felipe!🖤

  • @alifinley9156
    @alifinley9156 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where there's laughter, there's hope. Thank you, Mr. Esparza.

  • @danielstaats
    @danielstaats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Made me cry this is so genuine god bless you in all that you do !

  • @nicholasderienzo7364
    @nicholasderienzo7364 8 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    I like how someone says "Jesus!" when Felipe mentions smoking PCP at the drive-in movie. This mental image must have been too much for his frail sheltered suburban mind.

    • @revelationreflection
      @revelationreflection 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Nicholas DeRienzo Not too much, it's just a stark contrast to a lot of peoples lives.

    • @TIENxSHINHAN
      @TIENxSHINHAN 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Nicholas DeRienzo he probably did it or knows somebody who does it. You see that PCP high, you know it's nothing to fuck with.

    • @zaggaona
      @zaggaona 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Suburban kids still got heron addicts not too far from home

    • @veronicam2942
      @veronicam2942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 Right?!

    • @leonie5397
      @leonie5397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard it too, had my headphones in thought I was trippin

  • @namelesswarrior4760
    @namelesswarrior4760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a sad and inspiring story all at once!

  • @craiglangford7171
    @craiglangford7171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty incredible to share this tough journey and sprinkle in a few chuckles. Just found Felipe and I am a FAN!

  • @thecrow9003
    @thecrow9003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I Grew Up In South Central L.A. Felipe Esparza Im A Big Fan... Mis Respetos Para Ti Compa 💯

  • @misstrKevin
    @misstrKevin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “So we’re smoking pcp at the drive through theater”
    “JESUS!”

  • @carlosledesma1709
    @carlosledesma1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only this guy can keep me laughing then make me wanna cry at the end, I needed that message brother thank you!

  • @i143icecreams
    @i143icecreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite comedian 💙
    One day it is my greatest wish to see him in person and listen to all of his stories.
    Even though this one kinda gave me the feels (cause I can somewhat relate to this lifestyle), this man is the only man that can make me engaged (and I have adhd ) and laugh. MAD RESPECT!

  • @206beastman
    @206beastman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Respect pops! The close line that saved two lives.

  • @beatrizcarias8928
    @beatrizcarias8928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm excited to see you for first time next Friday, see you soon from Dallas

  • @peaceandlove544
    @peaceandlove544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Inspiring, moving, real life story anecdote with a touch of humor.

  • @zinta1
    @zinta1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man is a Gem... can't wait to see more of him