History for Foos
History for Foos is a comedy history podcast hosted by comedians Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar, who cover a wide range of historical subjects from the Opium Wars to Las Vegas. The show has 136 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 87 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly comedy history show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 163 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 87 minutes give sponsors sustained presence across a long run.
- Historical topics from the Opium Wars to bread history attract curious, educated listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, recap episode
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and episode titles reference no sponsors and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and episode titles cover the Oklahoma City Bombing, the Gangster Disciples and the Camorra, so violence and crime themes are present.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-for-foos--62785… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1645905325 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/6278521/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 137 - The Opium Wars | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 30 min |
| Ep 136 - History Of The Red Scare | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 54 min |
| Ep 135 - History Of Brothels in Las Vegas | 2026-09-27 | 1 h 40 min |
| Ep 134 - History of Las Vegas | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 34 min |
| Ep 133 - The Plot Behind The Oklahoma City Bombing | 2026-09-13 | 1 h 12 min |
| Ep 132 - History Of Bread | 2026-09-06 | 1 h 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Comedians Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar are NOT history experts. Actually, they barely passed history in high school... But they like talking about and diving into different subjects... and they're willing to learn - and share what they've learned. Some topics are just 1 episode, others take up several episodes. If you didn't learn this stuff in skoo, don't be a foo and check out this podcast!
About History for Foos
History for Foos is a comedy history podcast hosted by comedians Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar, as described on Spreaker and in the show's feed. The hosts say they are not history experts and approach a different subject each episode, with some topics covered in one episode and others across several. The show has 136 episodes released weekly, and recent episodes run roughly 60 to 100 minutes.
The show has a 4.9 average rating from 163 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults in the US, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
The show suits brands that want a loyal, comedy-minded audience for a host-read mid-roll, estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in food, drink and lifestyle may find the episode topics a natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History for Foos can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about History for Foos
How much does History for Foos charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and is set with the show.
What is History for Foos about?
History for Foos is a comedy history podcast hosted by Felipe Esparza and Butch Escobar. Each episode covers a different historical topic with a playful, irreverent approach.
How do I contact History for Foos about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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