"Comedy is a reflection of life, and as life changes, so does the material we create."

We’re joined on the Starline by a funny comedian. He won Last Comic Standing, you’ve seen him on “Superstore”, “Gentefied” and his many specials. It’s our friend Felipe Esparza, what’s up fool?

Felipe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’re on your “At My Leisure” tour going international, what’s was the difference in the crowds overseas than in the US?

Your new Netflix stand-up comedy special “Raging Fool” premieres on February 11th. It’s been taped and in the can, how do you see your comedy since you’ve taped it?

How hard is it to write joke now from when you started?

Lesa, your wife, directed the special. How difficult is it when she gets to nag you at home and work?

You’ve been podcasting for years. How do you keep it fresh with every episode?

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Most underrated dish your mom made for you growing up?

2. Would you travel to space if you could?

3. Favorite of all the Golden Girls?

4. #1 item on your bucket list?

5. Did you ever meet Fernando Valenzuela and when was the last time you saw him pitch?

6. If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

7. Favorite game show of all time?

8. If you could live off the radar, where would you live?

When people come see your show what do want them to enjoy?

You are a worldwide sensation, who are the three comics that makes you laugh now?

So what’s going to be on Raging Fool?

How is comedy hard and sometimes easier now?

Best thing about your dog Bupkiss?

What makes preparing for a special different than once you’ve taped it?

You’ve finally got merch back in your store. What’s the one item you had to have in it that wasn’t there before?

How has your life changed in the last couple of years and do you appreciate home more?

Who has influenced you recently and how has that improved you as a comedian?

What’s your dream and how has it changed from when you started comedy?

When would you consider yourself a success?

Where can people find you online?

Do you have anything coming up on TV other than your upcoming comedy special?

He would travel to space if he could, would love to retire in Amsterdam and wants you to watch his special Raging Fool on Netflix. Felipe Esparza thanks for talking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.