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Do You Even Binge?

Do You Even Binge?

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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 Arte Ciencias Sociales Relaciones
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  • Farrelly Brothers Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 45

    Farrelly Brothers Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 45
    Apr 11 2026
    Farrelly Brothers Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 45

    Dumb & Dumber, Kingpin, There’s Something About Mary, and The Heartbreak Kid.

    This week, we are breaking down the production history and on-set facts behind the Farrelly Brothers' biggest hits. We’re looking at the massive salary jumps, the casting battles, and the ad libs that defined an era of comedy.

    Dumb & Dumber We look at the one week window where Jim Carrey’s salary jumped from $700,000 to $7 million after Ace Ventura hit number one. We dive into the $50,000 "insult" offer intended to make Jeff Daniels turn down the role, and why Jim Carrey insisted he needed a "real actor" to ground him despite the studio keeping a comedian on standby. Plus, the real life story of Jim’s chipped tooth and the bathroom scene that Clint Eastwood confirmed actually happened to him on a date.

    There’s Something About Mary We break down the logistics of the "frank or beans" prom disaster and the Puffy the dog fight. We discuss the plot involving a private detective hired to track down a high school crush, the lies told by Healy to keep Ted away from Mary, and the iconic "hair gel" moment. We also look at the massive cultural impact of the film and the hitchhiker logic on the road to Florida.

    Kingpin We look at the ad libbed dominance of Bill Murray, who ignored nearly every line in the script because his own ideas were funnier than what was written. We discuss the casting of Lin Shaye as the "homeless" landlady, the hustling on the professional bowling circuit, and the tournament against Big Ern. We also break down the meeting with the Amish guy and the story behind the guy with the hook.

    The Heartbreak Kid We look at the remake of the 1972 Neil Simon film and the chaotic road trip to Mexico. From the "Uncle Tito" scenes with Carlos Mencia to the deviated septum juice stunt, we break down the disaster of Eddie’s honeymoon. We also discuss the strange fact that even though the lead characters claim to be in love, they never actually kiss during the entire movie.

    Join us as we discuss:

    The $7 Million Tooth: How Jim Carrey’s actual broken tooth and a massive box office week redefined the budget of Dumb & Dumber.

    The Standby Comic: Why the studio waited a full week to film Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels together while they looked for a reason to replace Daniels.

    Bill Murray’s Ad-libs: Why the Farrelly Brothers let Bill Murray ignore the script for Big Ern in Kingpin to make up his own lines.

    The Mary Logistics: We break down the "frank or beans" incident and the private investigator lies in There’s Something About Mary.

    The Heartbreak Debt: The connection to playwright Neil Simon and why the two lead characters never actually kiss on screen in The Heartbreak Kid.

    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 Prodcuers: 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 h y 53 m
  • Tough Guy Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 44

    Tough Guy Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 44
    Apr 4 2026
    Tough Guy Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 44

    The Cinema of the One-Man Army. This week, we’re loading up on the heavy hitters of the 70s, 80s, and 90s—the guys who didn't just solve problems, they kicked them through plate glass windows. We’re breaking down the legends of the "tough guy" genre, from the meme-worthy martial arts of Chuck Norris to the grim vigilante justice of Charles Bronson and the whisper-quiet intensity of Clint Eastwood.

    The Legends & The Lore From Chuck Norris’s transition from a world-class martial artist to a literal internet god, to Charles Bronson’s real-life history as a WWII gunner turned coal miner, we look at what actually makes a "tough guy" on screen. We dive into the massive cultural shift around these icons, including the 2004 Conan "Walker Texas Ranger" lever and the "Chuck Norris facts" that redefined a career.

    The Vigilante Era We break down the films that turned the "mild-mannered citizen" into a lethal weapon. We discuss how Death Wish (1974) reflected the real-world anxieties of 1970s New York, the iconic "Do I feel lucky?" interrogation in Dirty Harry (1971), and how John Carpenter’s Escape from NY (1981) turned the entire island of Manhattan into a lawless jungle.

    Join us as we discuss:

    The Chuck Norris Paradox: How a legendary martial arts career turned into a meme empire, and the complicated legacy he left behind.

    The "Bronson" Identity: Why Charles Bronson’s Death Wish character was named after an extra on set and the real-life vigilantes the film allegedly inspired.

    Snake’s Shadow: How Kurt Russell used a mix of Clint Eastwood and Darth Vader to kill his Disney image and become Snake Plissken.

    Seagal vs. Reality: The story behind the Gene LeBell choking incident and why Steven Seagal insisted on wearing a souvenir dragon shirt from his vacation on camera.

    The NYC Prison Logic: We ask the real questions—where did the actual residents of Manhattan go, and does the prison have a uniform policy?

    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 Prodcuers: 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 h y 29 m
  • Better Off Dead & One Crazy Summer - Do You Even Binge? Ep 43

    Better Off Dead & One Crazy Summer - Do You Even Binge? Ep 43
    Mar 28 2026
    Better Off Dead & One Crazy Summer - Do You Even Binge? Ep 43

    The "Cinema of Steve Holland. This week, we’re diving into the mid-80s cult classics that defined a generation of weirdos. We’re breaking down the two "most famous" films from director Savage Steve Holland: the surrealist high school heartbreak of Better Off Dead (1985) and the Nantucket maritime madness of One Crazy Summer (1986).

    Better Off Dead (1985) The film that gave us the relentless paperboy and the "street value" of a mountain. We discuss how this mostly autobiographical story led to a massive rift between Holland and John Cusack, why Cusack famously walked out of the screening after just 20 minutes, and the legendary Howard Cosell-impersonating drag racers. Plus, we look at how a $2 debt became one of the greatest recurring jokes in cinema history.

    One Crazy Summer (1986) Hoops McCann and the quest to save a house on Nantucket. We dive into the classic 80s "rich douchebag" formula, the addition of a young Demi Moore, and Bobcat Goldthwait’s iconic scene stuck inside a Godzilla costume. We also explore why this is a personal favorite and how the "montage" technique was perfected in this era of filmmaking.

    Join us as we discuss:

    The Animation Origin: How Savage Steve Holland went from animating the "Whammy" on Press Your Luck to directing John Cusack.

    The Cusack Cold War: The awkward atmosphere on the set of One Crazy Summer after Cusack told Holland he’d never trust him as a director again.

    The $2 Serial Killer: The story behind the kid who auditioned for the paperboy like a cold-blooded assassin.

    Character Crossovers: Why stars from the TV movie Summer Girl kept popping up in Holland’s cinematic universe.

    The "Double Down" Formula: From skiing the K12 to the final boat race, why these movies always end with a high stakes competition.

    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 Prodcuers: 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 h y 33 m
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