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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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. 

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Music: Isaak Wintringham

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Not So Jim Carrey Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 49

Jim Carrey spent years as the "funny guy" before trying to prove he was a serious actor. This week, we're breaking down the dark comedies, the $20M paydays, and the heartbreaking roles that changed his career.

The Lineup:

The Cable Guy: The $20M dark comedy that people thought would kill his career.
The Truman Show: Reality TV before it was real, and the "Truman Show Delusion."
Eternal Sunshine: Why the director told Jim, "Please don't get well."
I Love You Phillip Morris: The insane true story of a 5-time prison escapee.

Join us as we discuss:

The $20M salary that broke Hollywood.
The "Ben Stiller Show" reunions in The Cable Guy.
Real life updates on Steven Jay Russell (2024 prison release).
Felipe’s take on prison and the Mummy ride incident.


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Music: Isaak Wintringham

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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.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop vs Observe and Report - Do You Even Binge? Ep 48

This week, we’re diving into one of the most lopsided "Twin Film" showdowns in cinema history. In 2009, two movies about delusional mall security guards hit theaters just months apart, but while one became a family-friendly global smash, the other became a dark, cult-favorite descent into madness.

The Lineup:

Paul Blart: Mall Cop: The PG powerhouse produced by Happy Madison that turned Kevin James into a slapstick action hero. We break down the "Die Hard in a Mall" formula, the hypoglycemia hurdles, and how a Segway-riding single dad managed to dominate the box office despite the critics.

Observe and Report: Jody Hill’s pitch-black comedy starring Seth Rogen as the unhinged Ronnie Barnhardt. Far from a lighthearted parody, we discuss the film’s DNA—part Taxi Driver, part King of Comedy—and why its disturbing take on mental decline and vigilante justice left mainstream audiences stunned.

Join us as we discuss:

The Script Theft Allegations: Seth Rogen’s shifting stance on whether Paul Blart "borrowed" their homework, and the strange calls between the two productions to ensure they weren't making the exact same movie.

The "Joker" of Mall Security: Why Ronnie Barnhardt isn't a hero, but a deeply disturbed character study. We look at the "crossroads" drug bust and the psych eval results that define his delusions of grandeur.

The Tone Shift: From Paul Blart’s Lone Wolf McQuade tribute to the controversial date scene with Anna Faris, we analyze how two identical premises can result in two completely different genres.

Standout Supporting Acts: The scene-stealing performances of Michael Peña, Ray Liotta, and Celia Weston—plus that legendary Charlie Murphy connection from our previous episode.

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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.

CB4 vs Fear Of A Black Hat - Do You Even Binge? Ep 47

This week, we’re breaking down the two parodies that defined the rap mockumentary genre before Straight Outta Compton ever hit the big screen. From Sundance sleepers to big budget studio hits, we’re looking at how these films mirrored the real life controversy, beefs, and cliches of the 90s hip hop scene.

The Lineup:

Fear of a Black Hat: Rusty Cundieff’s indie mockumentary that followed the rise and fall of N.W.H.. Learn how it became a cult phenomenon after selling out every midnight slot at Cannes and its sharp satire of the "sociological" gaze on rap culture.

CB4: The big-budget parody starring Chris Rock that took aim at the gangsta rap image. We discuss how the group Cell Block 4 built their fame on a stolen identity and the film's star-studded cameos that bridged the gap between comedy and the actual rap industry.

Join us as we discuss:

The "Mainstream" Rewrite: Rusty Cundieff’s history with Universal and his perspective on how CB4 affected the marketing of his own film.

The Gusto Audition: The legendary story of how Charlie Murphy landed the role of Gusto after bringing a real loaded gun to his second audition to prove he could be "meaner."

Mocking the Clichés: From N.W.H. leaning into controversy to Albert and his friends hiding their suburban roots, we look at the parodies of N.W.A., 2 Live Crew, and the censorship battles of the era.

Industry Beefs & Solo Flops: A breakdown of the fictional breakups, including the Ice Plant, flower-child emcees, and the solo projects that mirrored real-life departures like Ice Cube leaving N.W.A.

The Chappelle Connection: How the iconic stories Charlie Murphy later told on Chappelle's Show were actually first shared behind the scenes on the set of CB4.

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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.

Weed Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 46

Up In Smoke, Half Baked, Grandma's Boy & Pineapple Express

This week, we’re bingeing weed comedies, there's so many to list but if you got a favorite make sure to mention it in the comments. From self funded gambles to movies so popular they were "stolen" from Blockbuster, we’re looking at some of our favorites in the genre.

The Lineup:

Up In Smoke:  How Lou Adler self funded the final $800k after Paramount bailed, the "bus bench" marketing pivot, and the vacuum cleaner tube used for the "Ajax Lady" stunt.

Half Baked:  Why Dave Chappelle felt the final film was "watered down" and the logistics of the munchie run that killed a diabetic police horse.

Grandma’s Boy:  The ultimate cult hit that bombed in theaters but became one of the most stolen DVDs in Blockbuster history.

Pineapple Express: Seth Rogen’s seven year fight to get a greenlight and why Bryan Cranston was rejected for being "not scary enough" to play a dealer. 

Join us as we discuss: 

Snorting Ajax: The vacuum cleaner and hidden tube trick used for the "Ajax Lady" stunt in Up In Smoke. 

The "Watered Down" Script: Neal Brennan’s story on how the Half Baked script was changed into a "weed movie for kids." 

The Blockbuster Secret: Why the CEO of Blockbuster told Nick Swardson that Grandma's Boy was the most stolen movie in the store's history. 

The Cupcake Audition: The series of misadventures in Smiley Face after unknowingly eating marijuana cupcakes. 

The Heisenberg Rejection: Why Judd Apatow didn't think Bryan Cranston was "evil" enough to play the villain in Pineapple Express.

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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.