Freddy Rodriguez - Ep 574

About this episode

Felipe and Rizo are joined by Emmy nominated actor Freddy Rodriguez to discuss his career and recent projects.

What's Up Fool? Ep 574 This week, Felipe and Rizo are joined by Emmy nominated actor and producer Freddy Rodriguez. A Chicago native who has been a staple in film and television for over 30 years, Freddy first captured audiences as Federico "Rico" Diaz on the iconic HBO series Six Feet Under, a role that earned him two SAG Awards and an Emmy nomination. From starring in cult classics like Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror to lead roles in Bull and The Night Shift, Freddy has consistently redefined himself across every genre. He stops by to talk about his recent work on Wu-Tang: An American Saga, his new podcast Dos Amigos with Wilmer Valderrama, and his upcoming 2026 horror film You Lose You Die. We also get into his latest project, The Tailoress, where he stars alongside Faye Dunaway. Connect with us on Instagram Felipe - @ felipeesparzacomedian Rizo - @ comicMartinRizo Freddy - @ freddyrodriguezofficial Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Felipe Esparza, Rizo

Guest: Freddy Rodriguez

Topics covered

• acting
• podcasting
• film
• television
• interviews
• comedy

Keywords

• Freddy Rodriguez
• Six Feet Under
• podcast
• comedy
• film
• television
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HBO

Books & works: Six Feet Under, Planet Terror, Bull, The Night Shift, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Dos Amigos, You Lose You Die, The Tailoress

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