The guys break down how to write funny jokes, inspire the next generation of basketball stars, and swap stories of scammy promoters who try to rip off comedians.

Jerry wants to know what happened to The Irishman, and the Wannabes hate on Best Picture winner Parasite even though none of them have seen it.

Jerry works out new jokes live on the show. He's a boy-dad who identifies as a girl-dad. Is that funny? The guys go down the rabbit hole of Jerry's joke-writing process.

Big off-season moves by the Dodgers got Jerry and Fernie hyped in the SPORTS MINUTE. Then, disgraced ex-intern Raul Reyes just dragged his ass through town.

Finally, Jerry and Jesus swap stories of scumbag promoters who ruin their gigs on the road. The AUDACITY, bro.

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The Wannabes celebrate their 3-year anniversary episode with some light cross-dressing and the most controversial debate ever ignited by a Super Bowl!

Jesus is still hating on Lizzo and the guys are not feeling it. Then, the question on everyone's mind: Is it cool for dudes to wear female underwear?

Crimebuster Christian talks about busting fools using fake money. Jerry remembers buying counterfeit $100 bills as a teenager.

Then, the guys discuss the ins and outs of hotel parties, and finally ask the question that just may tear Mexico apart: If it came down to SHAKIRA vs. SELENA, who you got??

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American Wannabes is a weekly Latino comedy podcast featuring comics Jerry Garcia, Jesus Sepulveda and Christian Zaragoza.

The Wannabes pay respect to Kobe Bryant. Then, is Eminem a legend? Jerry likes the Aaron Hernandez documentary a little too much, and Christian's no snitch.

Jesus has a fool-proof plan for picking the Super Bowl winner: Who's got the hotter quarterback? Plus, the guys swap tips on how to be more romantic.

Christian recounts his trip to Big Bear. Meanwhile, Jerry can't get enough of the Aaron Hernandez story.

Finally: Would you turn in your significant other if they killed someone? Christian has this one all figured out. Do you agree??

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The Wannabes rage against the DMV, the Houston Astros, and Delta Airlines. Plus, Jesus has up-close-and-personal experience with a human with a tail.

Christian just got injured from a car accident, so Jerry and Jesus come through with cutting-edge legal advice.

The SPORTS MINUTE is back with a straight-up scandal for Dodger Nation! The Wannabes are livid and unleash their thoughts on the thieving Houston Astros.

BREAKING LOCAL NEWS: Jerry wishes he was there for the falling jet fuel to get some of that sweet lawsuit money. But Christian's way more interested in the baby with the rat tail.

Then, the guys try to hash out their upcoming tour live on air. And Jesus describes his recent San Diego showcase - the worst experience of his life.

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Disgraced intern Raul Reyes makes a surprise call-in, and it's a dud. The Wannabes review some major shows and movies, then indulge in some classic over-sharing.

Christian wonders if eating out of your own trash is okay. Jerry and Jesus are hesitant to get onboard with the British comedy FLEABAG.

Then, the guys talk THE MANDALORIAN and RISE OF SKYWALKER, wherein Jesus gets to say "I told you so."

Jerry's SPORTS MINUTE includes updates from El Gym de Garcia, plus his Super Bowl prediction!

And finally, the Wannabes school you young'n's on the trials and tribulations of trying to watch porn in a pre-internet age. Jesus and Christian share stories we should probably edit out, but here at American Wannabes, we let that shit ride.

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The Wannabes are back!!! In 2020, Christian declares "no more fast food bullsh*t," Jesus is obsessed with Gilmore Girls, and Jerry's a brand new man! Again.

The guys share their New Year's Resolutions. They're mostly about not dealing with attitude, indifference and false advertising from god d*mn fast food restaurants.

The guys rave about Netflix's DON'T F**K WITH CATS, but no spoilers because Jerry hasn’t finished it. So watch it and we’ll see you next week.

The big question of the episode is related to Jesus' new binge-watch: Is Jesus wifed up for 2020?!

Then, Christian schools the guys on the prospects of war with Iran the only way he knows how: By being half-right at best, but really loud about it. And mostly wrong.

Finally, Jerry reveals he almost got kicked out of his apartment.

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The Wannabes reminisce on their favorite moments of the past year.

The guys discovered lots of great TV in 2019, like Netflix's amazing "When They See Us." Jerry's getting a tattoo after he gets his arms right. And the guys appreciate Sexiest Man of the Year John Legend, but not his wife.

Finally, the Wannabes run down their lists of the greatest actors of all time.

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Jesus discovers the Grindr for sports while Jerry and Christian share stories of being the Chambelan at quinceñeras.

Then, the Wannabes discuss life before dating apps. The hot meetup spot was in party lines, but were you ever happy with the cholas you’d meet there??

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Fernie recounts his adventures in Saudi Arabia! The guys recap the Ruiz vs Joshua fight, try to understand Islam, and prep for Jerry's stint as Grand Marshall.

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Christian is MIA, but the Wannabes have a more important absence to discuss: The complete lack of booze or women's bodies anywhere in Saudi Arabia. What did Fernie do while there to see the fight?

The guys discuss the horror of traveling in foreign countries and try to understand how Islamic theocracy works.

Jerry is about to be the Grand Marshall of the Huntington Park Holiday Parade! Come out to support.

Jesus tries to set the youth on the straight and narrow, but you can't tell fools nothin nowadays.

Jerry and Jesus share stories of the worst corporate gigs they ever played – a true Wannabes holiday tradition!

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The guys review Instagram's new status quo, Jesus needs to duck a ticket, and Christian returns to break down The Mandalorian.

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Jerry's furious that Instagram is killing 'Likes,' just as he's hitting his peak. The guys try to convince him it’s a good thing. Jesus dares people to come after him in his IG comments.

Then, “Cuffing Season” is upon us, and Christian's the only Wannabe who's ready. "Shoplifting Season" is also in full swing, but Christian is ALWAYS prepared for that. Jesus tells a story of getting caught stealing.

Finally, an explosive argument somehow erupts over gum flavors, and Jerry is happy that Christian is back to weigh in on Disney+ and teach an extended class in Star Wars For Dummies.

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The guys ditch Christian, as Fernie gets ready to head to Saudi Arabia and Jesus plays Sherlock Holmes in the hood. Jerry almost poisons himself live on air.

Jerry is now a Disney+ guy, and he's using it to introduce his kids to classic Simpson's. Jesus is shocked to discover Nazis in South America.

The Wannabes reminisce on embarrassing memories growing up ghetto. Then, Jerry drinks a mystery Coke from the garage and his insides start to melt.

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The PREGUNTAS segment returns, the Wannabes get athletic, and Christian reveals Disney cheated him out of fame and fortune!

Fernie debuts some morning zoo sound effects, and the guys are not impressed.

In PREGUNTAS, Christian reveals his deepest feelings about going bald.

Jesus almost got arrested, and STILL, he gets no support in trying to revive The Basketball Challenge.

Then, the guys talk old movies and Christian sings the praises of the Disney Plus app. Christian also claims he wrote a movie in second grade that was stolen by Disney. The guys don’t believe him...Do you?

Finally, bonus episodes coming soon - American Wannabes review Netflix's SELENA: THE SERIES!

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Jerry is an athletic authority, Jesus popped his Vegas cherry, and the Wannabes figure out what type of girl is most likely to give you herpes.

The Wannabes tackle the hot topic of whether student-athletes should be paid. Jerry weighs in as the only athlete in the group. Jerry and Fernie just started coaching together, and they’ve already given up on their team.

Fernie took Jesus to Vegas and showed him how it’s done. Jesus used all the towels. The guys disagree about Vegas baddies – are girls in Sin City out to get the D or not?

Then, Jerry and Jesus kick off another great debate of our day: Are hot girls or ugly chicks more likely to have herpes? Christian bows out of the conversation. But maybe YOU should weigh in with either a DM or a review on Apple Podcasts!

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The guys drop a surprise Halloween show full of fights, parties and recycled nudes!

Jesus gives play-by-play on the street fight he recently witnessed. It was embarrassingly weak. Christian kicks things up a notch with the greatest girl fight on Instagram, played live on the air. Fernie wants to know the protocol for receiving recycled nudes.

Then, the Wannabes review Joker and Dolemite Is My Name!

Jerry vents about kids' parties and his awkward dad duties. Finally, all the guys recall their worst moments at a childhood party, and nobody can top Jesus' story of the time his drunk uncle peed on him. For real.

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The guys review the Breaking Bad movie El Camino, debate all-time great TV shows, clown on Rhythm & Flow, and discuss the cholo who got in Jerry's face last week.

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The guys mourn the Dodgers, remember the terror of Primer Impacto, and work too hard to justify using that OTHER f-word. Plus: Bicycle thieves and Crimefighter Christian.

Jerry is so devastated by the Dodgers loss, the guys let his SPORTS MINUTE run long.

Jesus reveals the Cat Man taught him to exfoliate his dog's anus, and it's even more disgusting than it sounds.

Christian debuts a new edition of PALABRAS. Jerry learns the meaning of:

• No cap
• Ops
• Receipts
• On brand
• Slap
• Chopper

The Wannabes debate hanging around hot dudes: Great way to pick up chicks, or worst way to pick up chicks?

Then, Jerry discusses setting an example for his kids. He then shames them for not knowing how to ride bikes.

Finally, Christian's crime-fighting adventures escalate, and Jesus wonders how far it will go...

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Christian is at it AGAIN, regulating in the aisles of his grocery store. Jerry vents about his broke people problems. And Huntington Park made the list ... #10 most miserable city in the United States! Jesus co-signs it. Meanwhile, Jerry thinks Panera Bread is the problem.

Jerry’s SPORTS MINUTE covers the Dodgers NLDS series, the Lakers pre-season, and the future of boxing.

Finally, the guys talk the inconvenience of LA Cholos and the awkwardness of creative people who don’t know they suck.

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Jerry went broke working in Reno, Jesus critiques modern gangsters, Christian explains sleepovers, and a heated debate erupts about movie remakes with all-women casts.

Getting paid upfront was NOT a good idea for Jerry's week in Reno. He gambled his entire paycheck back to the casino. The guys break down Vegas for Jesus, who is SHOCKED by the amount of money they say you need.

All the Wannabes remember getting kicked out of their school bands. They get serious for a second and talk about being bullied.

Jerry and Jesus were never allowed to have sleepovers, so Christian reveals what happens and why they're great.

Then: Ghostbusters, Ocean's 8, and now, maybe, a female James Bond? The guys share their unfiltered thoughts about gender-swapped remakes, and an argument ensues.

Finally, the most heartfelt shout-out to the #1 podcast listener of all time: RIP Rickster. You will be missed. This one's for you.

The guys remember high school club life with their pimped-out rides and paisa mustaches! Plus, a review of the Popeye's chicken sandwich, and Jesus balls out.

Jerry's high school Zephyr was a chick magnet. This leads to talk of neon lights, spinning rims, thumping stereos, and all the ways dumbass high schoolers tried to make their shitty cars look dope.

Christian is a Groupon ho, and he wants everyone to be on the McDonald's app.

Jesus reveals he is a chicken professional, and the Wannabes go deep on Popeye's vs. Chick-fil-A vs. El Pollo Loco vs. KFC vs. Church's. The only discussion you'll ever need on the topic.

Then, Jerry again says what we're all thinking: Should you want your daughter to be super ugly or super hot? Christian struggles as a dad with jealousy he hasn't felt since high school.

And finally, Jesus threatens to piss in Jerry's face over pickup basketball, while Jerry demands Jesus own up to blowing a voiceover audition. Also, RIP Kevin Hart.

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The guys talk performing for "urban" audiences, and Jerry shares the story of the time SWAT marched him out of his own house in his underwear.

Jerry and Jesus reflect on recent bombs, then break down the differences between black, white and Latino audiences. Christian just headlined his first American Wannabes standup show and missed his own intro.

Christian lives for the rush of busting would-be shoplifters. The Wannabes share recent encounters with cholos and cholas in the wild, then swap tales of their most ghetto childhood experiences.

Finally, Jerry talks about almost getting killed by the LAPD and the guys wonder if it's time to move out of LA...

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The Wannabes are scamming for days on this episode. Plus, random thoughts on Mindhunter, The Mule, Good Boys and Vince Vaughn's Brawl in Cell Block 99.

Jesus got his wallet stolen and it screwed over his TJ trip. Jerry thinks HBO's playing games with his stand-up special. Christian laid down the law with a scammy collections company. And Jesus scammed some lawyers when they asked him to be part of a lawsuit.

Coach Jesus discovered a porno mag on the playground, and he shares it with the guys live on air.

Then, the epic story of how Jerry scammed his way out of the ticket with the CHP. And Jesus asks Christian for advice on stealing from grocery stores.

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The guys recap Jesus and Fernie's excellent adventure at a lit concert, while Jerry remembers some disturbing backstage action at a concert of his own.

Fernie’s birthday festivities lead to talk of dudes experimenting with dudes. At the Cardi B concert, he and Jesus witnessed a medical emergency, a group of girls feeling each other up, a dangerous mosh pit, and Fernie got twerked on while Jesus got physical with a big drunk girl.

The guys remember all their favorite white rap-rockers of the 90s!

Jerry got the VIP treatment at Dodgers stadium, and considers moving his bobblehead collection into the world of Funko Pops.

Then, Jesus sings the praises of Little Women: Atlanta and lays down the law with some scheming insurance people after an accident in downtown LA.

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The guys' ex-roommate Marcos Osorio and longtime smart friend Jonathon Sanabri are in the house! Plus, happy birthday to intern Fernie Fern!

Christian kicks off the show with a crazy story he should not share: That time he stole his own car and almost went to jail. Jesus keeps the party going by incriminating himself with a story about getting his car towed at a checkpoint.

Marcos recalls his first fateful meeting with Jesus and Jerry.

Finally, Jesus and Jerry talk about how wild life gets on the road, coming down after last week's run of shows out of town.

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The guys hiked all the way to Eagle Rock to record at the home of their podcast hermanos - DESMADRE! Jerry's ready to ditch the Wannabes for Sammy and Jesus.

The guys talk getting started and plotting their takeover of Hollywood. Plus, Jerry's bucket list goal of getting with a white girl.

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