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EP 86 - Mark Twain Was a Troll!

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In this episode of History For Foos, Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar take a deep dive into the life of Mark Twain — the original American troll, stand-up comic, and literary icon. From his fiery red hair to his dark humor and tragic past, the guys uncover Twain’s wild adventures, bad investments, and surprising connection to modern comedy.

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 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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