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Do You Even Binge?

Do You Even Binge?

By: FELIPE ESPARZA
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Comedian Felipe Esparza and his wife, Lesa, talk about binge-watching movies and TV shows - new and old.Copyright FELIPES WORLD INC Art Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Not So Jennifer Aniston Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 57

    Not So Jennifer Aniston Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 57
    Jul 4 2026
    Not So Jennifer Aniston Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 57

    This week, we’re looking at Not So Jennifer Aniston movies, exploring roles where she moved away from her usual persona to play complex characters at a crossroads in life. While a massive TV star, her best work is often found in these lower budget, raw performances.

    The Lineup:

    Friends with Money (2006): A look at four friends where Olivia (Aniston) navigates life after quitting her teaching job, working as a maid, and feeling lost compared to her wealthy peers.

    The Good Girl (2002): A comedy-drama about a bored, small-town discount store clerk who strikes up an affair with a younger, troubled coworker.

    Cake (2014): A role that earned Aniston Golden Globe and SAG nominations, playing a woman struggling with chronic pain and opioid addiction following a tragic accident.

    Office Space (1999): A cult classic about office workers who hate their jobs and hatch a plan to skim money from their company.

    Wanderlust (2012): A story about a Manhattan couple who, after losing their jobs, decide to abandon their lives to live on a rural commune.

    In this episode:

    Career Trajectory: We discuss why Melissa McCarthy successfully transitioned to a movie star after Bridesmaids, while Aniston—despite high-profile roles like Bruce Almighty, We’re the Millers, and Horrible Bosses—remains primarily defined by her television success.

    The "Crossroads" Archetype: We break down her best performances, focusing on characters dealing with major life transitions: the uncertainty of Friends with Money, the complex relationships in The Object of My Affection, the marital boredom of The Good Girl, the workplace dissatisfaction in Office Space, and the deep trauma and addiction explored in Cake.

    Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com

    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us on IG

    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

    Executive Producers: Felipe Esparza & Lesa Esparza
    Producer: Rommel Suniga
    Music: Isaak Wintringham

    Stream “Do You Even Binge” everywhere: Spreaker | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

    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 Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Not So Jack Black Movies - Do You Even Binge ? Ep 56

    Not So Jack Black Movies - Do You Even Binge ? Ep 56
    Jun 27 2026
    Not So Jack Black Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 56

    This week, we’re looking at "Not-So-Jack-Black" movies—exploring the roles where he stepped away from his usual persona to play complex, desperate, and true-to-life characters.

    The Lineup:

    Bernie (2011): Richard Linklater’s dark, mockumentary-style film based on the true story of Bernie Tiede, a beloved Texas funeral director who murdered the town’s wealthiest, meanest widow.

    The D Train (2015): A cringe-comedy where Jack Black plays a high school reunion committee chair who spirals out of control while trying to recruit the school's most popular guy.

    The Polka King (2017): A biopic of Jan Lewan, the real-life Polish American polka legend who traded his musical career for a massive Ponzi scheme.

    In this episode:

    Bernie: We break down the real-life murder in Carthage, Texas, the town's strange defense of their local killer, and the wild legal aftermath that eventually led to a high-profile resentencing.

    The D Train: We discuss the catastrophic lies that lead to a "dream" trip to L.A., the resulting fallout at the reunion, and why this film became one of the biggest box-office flops of all time.

    The Polka King: The rise and fall of Jan Lewan. We look at how he scammed 400 investors out of nearly $5 million, how a pageant bribe and a tragic bus crash exposed the fraud, and his journey to federal prison.

    Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com

    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us on IG

    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

    Executive Producers: Felipe Esparza & Lesa Esparza
    Producer: Rommel Suniga
    Music: Isaak Wintringham

    Stream “Do You Even Binge” everywhere: Spreaker | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

    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 Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • DTF ST Louis - Do You Even Binge? Ep 55

    DTF ST Louis - Do You Even Binge? Ep 55
    Jun 20 2026
    DTF St Louis - Do You Even Binge? Ep 55

    This week, we’re breaking down the dark comedy DTF St Louis, where a bizarre love triangle and a mysterious death unravel the lives of three suburbanites.

    The Cast:

    Clark (Jason Bateman): A self absorbed weatherman who forms an unlikely, brotherly bond with Floyd.

    Floyd (David Harbour): A lovable, sign-language-interpreting underdog constantly met with rejection.

    Carol (Linda Cardellini): Floyd’s overworked wife who finds herself in a complicated affair with Clark.

    In this episode:

    After a shared tornado broadcast, Clark and Floyd bond over their stale marriages and a local dating app, a move that spirals into financial ruin, family secrets, and a murder investigation led by detectives Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday. Join us for a look at the twists, turns, and raw vulnerability behind this messy trio.

    Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com

    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us on IG

    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

    Executive Producers: Felipe Esparza & Lesa Esparza
    Producer: Rommel Suniga
    Music: Isaak Wintringham

    Stream “Do You Even Binge” everywhere: Spreaker | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

    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 Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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