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Felipe Esparza: “I’m the Real Batman” - This Is Not Happening

Comedy Central Stand-Up

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Felipe Esparza shares his hero’s journey from drug-addicted gang member to comedian.

Original airdate: March 22, 2016

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20 Comments

@2mcrmcr 2 years ago

Not only that he was sharing hi experience in a comical way but he was letting people know that it's ok to walk away. No shame in it. He is living proof.

@MegazoneMusic23 3 years ago

This is a form of therapy for him. Hes telling his story and also letting us know not to go down the path that he went. It might not be the type of humor that people can resonate or relate to, but I understand and I really like him. I think hes funny.
Hes a story teller like Charlie Murphy.

@caramela4830 2 years ago

Beautiful testimony of overcoming, forgiving and walking away.

@Barbara_3788 3 years ago

I really liked this! It wasn't the typical set, but it was still totally worth it.

@mariecanales3289 3 years ago

I just love this guy. Felipe is a gem of a person.

@johnbrewer2206 2 years ago

He is a comedic genius, I was watching him back In the early 2000s. You can tell he has true remorse every time he tells that story. One of his best jokes ends with “now I know you can keep a secret”. Lol gotta look that one up!

@edwardstimecapsule9837 2 years ago

Very intimate set, he shared a lot of things most individuals would have not-super heavy testimony…God bless you Felipe keep the material coming brother, it never gets old for me…by the way I grew up in highland park when it was not so gentrified so I feel your pain brother 🙏 keep up the great work 🙏

@mskaremful 3 years ago

Gonna see this dude tonight!! Last time I went to see him I was in tears 😂

@hendrixtarantado2114 2 years ago

This is like listening to a friend tell his story while y'all kicking it drinking a 40 just trying to figure out life.. his comedy is my cup of tea. I understand how some might not enjoy it but this was entertaining for me.

@moxistrawberries5510 3 years ago

He is so hilarious I love his sets

@squaregangster 3 years ago

Keep it coming Filipe

@Sumama-Mitch 2 years ago

That was straight up 1 percenter right there, someone who can admit and say they're wrong and live on and grow, hell yeah I like him even more now being from SoCal too, to make it out without prison or coffin, you a straight up OG of the right mind... ✌🏼

@hesherette 3 years ago

this was BEAUTIFUL. so relatable + inspiring to me as an addict in recovery. i hope it helps others too.

@BluecollarCREEPZ 2 years ago

This stage is for stories,
Being funny comes second.
That’s the gameplan

@Barkingdog1978 2 years ago

I'm in recovery and it was Nice hearing his story and also him being able to laugh or make others laugh at the craziness of addiction.

@incredible3214 2 years ago

This dude blew up. Love his comedy. ❤

@JohnVeloz-t6j 2 years ago

In my opinion this dude is the comedian of the decade. Funny ass vato real and relatable for us vato locos

@drmorqWarrenProject 3 years ago

thank you for humor... and a great message..

@identifying.as.asovereignhuman 3 years ago

Homie is real af

@BH4everMaa316 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your story, Keep it up and forgot any one who’s judging you for deciding to share this with your fans, your allowed to be a real person too and not just some puppet on a stage.