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

    CB4 vs Fear Of A Black Hat - Do You Even Binge? Ep 47
    Apr 25 2026
    CB4 vs Fear Of A Black Hat - Do You Even Binge? Ep 47

    CB4 vs. Fear of a Black Hat

    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.

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

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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 hr and 30 mins
  • Weed Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 46

    Weed Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 46
    Apr 18 2026
    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.

    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 hr and 54 mins
  • 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.

    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 hr and 53 mins
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