Episodes

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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
  • Mean Girl Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 54

    Mean Girl Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 54
    Jun 13 2026
    Mean Girl Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 53


    This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on Mean Girl movies to explore how hollywood viewed the high school clique genre, from being the bully to being bullied and the evolution of becoming the "it girl."

    The Lineup:

    Heathers (1989): Written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann, this film follows four popular girls and the outcasts caught in their orbit, exploring the grim reality of high school social hierarchy.

    Jawbreaker (1999): Written and directed by Darren Stein, this dark comedy focuses on an exclusive clique of socialites attempting to cover up an accidental murder during a birthday prank.

    Mean Girls (2004): Written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters (brother of Heathers writer Daniel Waters), this film adapts the nonfiction book Queen Bees and Wannabes into a quintessential exploration of cliques and bullying.

    In this episode:

    Heathers: Winona Ryder’s struggle as Veronica, her relationship with the mysterious JD, the rise of Heather Duke, and the unintended consequences of their plan for retribution.

    Jawbreaker: The "Four Flawless Ones," the accidental death of Liz, and how outcast Fern Mayo is transformed into the popular "Vylette" as part of a cover-up, leading to internal conflict and power struggles within the group.

    Mean Girls: The journey of Cady, a formerly homeschooled teen, as she navigates the complex social rules of the Plastics, the influence of outcasts Janis and Damian, the impact of the "Burn Book," and the eventual fallout of her social infiltration.

    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 30 mins
  • Kung Fu Parody Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 53

    Kung Fu Parody Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 53
    Jun 6 2026
    Kung Fu Parody Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 53

    This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on Kung Fu spoofs to explore how creators have satirized, repurposed, and subverted the martial arts genre from the exploitation of Bruce Lee’s legacy to the technical ingenuity of modern parodies.

    The Lineup:

    Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002): Steve Oedekerk’s "movie within a movie" splicing new characters into 1970s kung-fu footage.

    The Last Dragon (1985): A Harlem youth’s quest for martial arts mastery and "The Glow."

    Kung Fu Hustle (2004): Stephen Chow’s genre-bending classic with choreography by Yuen Wo Ping.

    Kung Phooey! (2003): Daryl Fong’s indie spoof addressing industry stereotypes.

    In this episode:

    Bruceploitation: How filmmakers cast "Lee-alikes" after Bruce Lee's 1973 death.

    The Kung Pow Method: Oedekerk’s process of acquiring rights, redubbing dialogue, and rebuilding sets.

    The Last Dragon: Combining kung fu culture with the musical elements of Vanity and El DeBarge.

    Kung Fu Hustle: Stephen Chow’s vision for 1940s gangster tropes and action sequences.

    Kung Phooey!: Daryl Fong’s meta-commentary on the frustration of being typecast in Hollywood.

    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 44 mins
  • Welcome To Hollywood - Film Industry Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 52

    Welcome To Hollywood - Film Industry Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 52
    May 30 2026
    Welcome to Hollywood - Film Industry Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 52

    This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on the industry itself to explore three films that perfectly capture the desperation, ambition, and cutthroat reality of life behind the camera. From actors and writers to high-level studio executives, these stories reveal why the fear of being replaced by "the next big thing" drives the endless cycle of reboots, remakes, and risk-aversion in Tinseltown.

    The Lineup:

    The Big Picture (1989): Christopher Guest’s sharp look at a fresh film school grad who learns exactly how shallow the pursuit of fame can be once you’re inside the studio system.

    The Player (1992): Robert Altman’s satirical black comedy featuring arguably the greatest collection of cameos in cinematic history, centered on a producer who will do anything to protect his position.

    Swimming with Sharks (1994): The ultimate cautionary tale about the toxic power dynamic between a naive assistant and his abusive, high-powered studio boss.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The reality of the "Hollywood grind"—why studios greenlight only a fraction of the thousands of pitches they hear every year.

    How The Player managed to assemble more Oscar-winning talent than any film before it, and why the cast donated their salaries to charity.

    The real-life "Hollywood Hell" stories that inspired George Huang to write Swimming with Sharks after his own experiences at Sony Pictures.

    The difference between the artistic integrity of the independent spirit and the crushing weight of industry demands.

    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

    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 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 46 mins
  • Movies We Watched On The Plane - Do You Even Binge? Ep 51

    Movies We Watched On The Plane - Do You Even Binge? Ep 51
    May 23 2026
    Movies We Watched On The Plane - Do You Even Binge? Ep 51

    We went on vacation this week and binged on the plane! This week, we are breaking down four wildly different films we caught while in flight, ranging from reality-bending indie sci-fi to chaotic, unhinged comedies and a historical biopic that left us wishing for a documentary instead.

    The Lineup:
    Redux Redux: A mind-melting sci-fi thriller about a mother fracturing reality and jumping through the multiverse to track down and repeatedly execute the man who killed her daughter.

    Operation Taco Gary’s: A chaotic, conspiracy-fueled comedy where an off-the-meds brother drags his sibling on a wild road trip involving squid people metropolis theories, gun-safety mishaps, and an official welcome to a very strange establishment.

    Sarah’s Oil: The 2025 adaptation inspired by the incredible true story of Sarah Rector, who became one of the nation's first female African American millionaires at just eleven years old.


    Balls Up: A rowdy, chaotic comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Benjamin Bratt as corporate outcasts who accidentally tank a high stakes marketing campaign for a "unique" product, lose their jobs, and head to the World Cup anyway only to get tangled up with a dangerous cartel and a very bizarre character played by Sacha Baron Cohen.

    Join us as we discuss:
    Multiverse execution loops and the brutal reality of the timeline jumps in Redux Redux.

    The sheer unhinged behavior of Operation Taco Gary’s, from stealing neighbor's Wi-Fi to checking gun safety by putting a barrel in your mouth.

    Lesa’s take on Sarah's Oil, how a whimsical, lighthearted tone and a fictional "white savior" wildcatter played by Zachary Levi completely ruined an incredible piece of history.

    The absolute escalation of Balls Up, featuring Sacha Baron Cohen's bizarre interrogation tactics ("Yaysh or neaow?"), a forced karaoke setup, and why Mark Wahlberg always gets dragged into these situations.

    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

    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 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 20 mins
  • David Ayer Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 50

    David Ayer Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 50
    May 16 2026
    David Ayer Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 50

    David Ayer Movies

    David Ayer rebelled and got into a lot of trouble as a teenager after his dad died, eventually being kicked out of his house. After living in South Central Los Angeles and enlisting in the U.S. Navy, his experiences became the inspiration for many of his films. This week, we're breaking down his gritty depictions of LAPD life, the real-life scandals behind the scripts, and the intense lengths he went to to get these movies made.

    The Lineup:

    Training Day: The 2001 classic written by Ayer that questioned if you can effectively enforce the law without being corrupt.

    Harsh Times: Ayer’s directorial debut starring Christian Bale as a veteran with PTSD, funded by Ayer taking out a second mortgage on his home.

    End of Watch: The 2012 film focused on two South Central LAPD partners who stumble into a dangerous crime involving human trafficking and a Mexican cartel.

    Join us as we discuss:

    The Rampart Scandal, CRASH unit corruption, and the downfall of Rafael Pérez.

    Denzel Washington ad-libbing his famous "King Kong" line and copying Pérez's look.

    How David Ayer brought street racing culture to the first Fast & Furious and why Noel G is always named Hector.

    Felipe's take on End of Watch being an extension of Harsh Times.

    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

    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 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 27 mins