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  • Episode 15: Pee-Wee As Himself and Binging Pee-Wee Herman’s classic movies
    2025/09/13
    🎙️ We binge the Emmy-nominated documentary Pee-Wee As Himself and revisit Pee-Wee Herman’s classic movies and shows to break down Paul Reubens’ wild career.

    Felipe and Lesa cover his rise from improv and theater to his iconic Pee-Wee persona, his creative control battles, scandals, and how the Emmy-nominated doc came together.

    📚 Interesting Facts
    Pee-Wee As Himself is nominated for 5 Emmy Awards this weekend, spotlighting Paul Reubens’ career, his influence on TV and film, and the challenges of making a documentary about such a legendary character.

    🎞️ Early Days
    We explore Paul Reubens’ start in improv and theater, and how he smartly took the Pee-Wee character into the public before having a show or movie deal.

    🎞️ Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure & Tim Burton
    From Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Tim Burton’s first feature-length film, to Pee-Wee’s surprise appearance in Batman Returns, we cover the moments that defined his early career and cult status.

    🎞️ Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
    We break down the 1986 Saturday morning show, Pee-Wee’s humor, creativity, and how it cemented his place in pop culture.

    🎞️ Big Top Pee-Wee & Creative Control
    Paul Reubens’ experience as executive producer with final cut rights on Big Top Pee-Wee, and how his desire for creative control influenced his career and later documentary collaborations.

    🎞️ The Scandals
    The Sarasota, Florida adult theater scandal and other controversies that shook Pee-Wee’s public image.

    🎞️ Behind the Documentary
    Director Matt Wolf’s struggle to work with Paul, sorting through 1,000+ hours of personal archives, the rocky collaboration, and how the story shifted as Paul faced emotional challenges during production.Stick around as we revisit Pee-Wee’s iconic moments, classic clips, and this Emmy-nominated documentary, breaking down the career, scandals, and legacy of Paul Reubens’ most famous creation. It’s bingeing, but with meaning… kind of.

    📣 Like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments if you think Pee-Wee As Himself deserves to win an Emmy!

    Follow us on social media here:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

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

    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

    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,” his recurring appearances on Netflix’s Gentefied, NBC’s Superstore, and Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, as well as winning Last Comic Standing (2010). Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows across the country.SEO Tags: Pee-Wee Herman, Pee-Wee As Himself, Paul Reubens, Emmy nominations, Pee-Wee documentary, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Tim Burton, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Big Top Pee-Wee, Pee-Wee scandals, Sarasota adult theater, HBO documentary, Matt Wolf, classic TV, cult movies, comedy podcast, binge podcast, pop culture, Emmy buzz
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    1 時間 32 分
  • Episode 14: The Terminator Series - Explained!
    2025/09/06
    🎙️ We binge the Terminator franchise and break down the timeline chaos from The Terminator (1984) to Dark Fate(2019).Felipe and Lesa untangle James Cameron’s official timeline, the alternate sequels, and what really counts in the story of John Connor, Sarah, and the rise of Skynet.

    📚 Interesting Facts
    On this day in TV & film history: In 1984, The Terminator premiered, introducing audiences to Skynet, killer robots, and one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises ever. Directed by James Cameron, it set the stage for action, time-travel twists, and a battle for humanity’s future.

    🎞️ The Terminator (1984)
    We revisit the original story where Kyle Reese travels from a future war to protect Sarah Connor from a Terminator sent to kill her before she can give birth to John Connor.

    🎞️ Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
    Cameron’s follow-up sees a reprogrammed T-800 protecting young John Connor and Sarah to prevent Judgment Day, continuing the franchise’s foundational storyline.

    🎞️ Alternate Timelines & Sequels
    Felipe and Lesa dive into the confusing sequels — Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Salvation, Genisys — and explain how they fit (or don’t) into Cameron’s vision.

    🎞️ Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
    Cameron returns to create a new timeline. We cover how John Connor’s shocking fate reshapes the story and introduces a new hero, Dani Ramos, fighting an advanced Rev-9 Terminator.Stick around as we explore iconic action moments, timeline twists, and hidden symbolism in one of sci-fi’s most legendary franchises. It’s bingeing, but with meaning… kind of.

    📣 Like, subscribe, and tell us your favorite Terminator movie or moment in the comments!

    Follow us on social media here:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

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

    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

    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,” his recurring appearances on Netflix’s Gentefied, NBC’s Superstore, and Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, as well as winning Last Comic Standing (2010). Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows across the country.SEO Tags: Terminator, Terminator timeline, James Cameron, The Terminator, Terminator 2, Terminator: Dark Fate, Terminator 3, Terminator Salvation, Terminator Genisys, John Connor, Sarah Connor, Skynet, Arnold Schwarzenegger, sci-fi franchise, time travel, AI apocalypse, binge podcast, action movie breakdown, classic sci-fi movies
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    1 時間 27 分
  • Episode 13: King of The Hill Season 14 reboot on HULU - What Changed?
    2025/08/30
    🎙️ We binged the NEW King of The Hill Season 14 reboot on HULU and tell you what it’s all about.

    Felipe and Lesa break down how the reboot compares to the original and revisit some of the show’s most memorable characters.

    📚 Interesting Facts
    On this day in TV & film history: In 1988, The Last Temptation of Christ premiered, sparking major protests and heated debates over its portrayal of Jesus. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film challenged audiences and censors alike, leaving a lasting mark on cinematic history.

    🎞️ Old vs New
    We look at how the reboot handles the original’s tone, storylines, and returning characters while diving into the changes in voice actors and performances.

    🎞️ Cultural Appropriation
    King of the Hill often tackled cultural appropriation through satire and social commentary. Felipe and Lesa revisit these moments and discuss how they land today.

    🎞️ Bobby Hill
    From “Cajun Bobby” to “Dansu girl,” Bobby’s funniest moments come front and center—plus the Hill family’s attempts (and failures) to quit smoking.

    🎞️ Peggy Hill
    Peggy’s humor, overconfidence, and standout scenes are highlighted, including her relationship with Luanne and one of the show’s darker twists.

    Stick around as we break down each character, revisit classic clips, and see how the reboot handles these iconic moments. It’s bingeing, but with meaning… kind of.

    📣 Like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite King of the Hill moment in the comments!

    Follow us on social media here:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

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

    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

    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.SEO Tags: King of the Hill, King of the Hill reboot, Season 14, Dale Gribble, John Redcorn, Boomhauer, Bobby Hill, Peggy Hill, Mike Judge, Hulu, animated sitcom, TV reboot, binge podcast, classic TV comedy, adult animation
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  • Episode 12: We Binge the Godfather Trilogy
    2025/08/23
    🎙️ We binged the Godfather Trilogy and squeezed it all into this episode.

    Felipe and Lesa break down why everyone loves Parts I & II, and give their take on what went wrong with Part III.

    📚 Interesting Facts
    • Mario Puzo wrote The Godfather novel because he was broke and in debt; he had no connection to the mob and based the story entirely on research. The book hit #1 on the bestseller list and stayed for 67 weeks.
    • Francis Ford Coppola only directed The Godfather because his company was about to go bankrupt and every other director turned it down. He rewrote the script and navigated early backlash from the Italian-American Civil Rights League.
    • Godfather I won Best Picture and made more money than any film that year. Godfather II won six Oscars, including Best Picture, the first sequel ever to do so.
    🎞️ Godfather I – Family, Power & Betrayal
    • Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando / Robert De Niro) leads the Corleone family while in poor health. His children Sonny (James Caan), Fredo (John Cazale), Michael (Al Pacino), and Connie (Talia Shire) navigate family loyalty and modern mafia pressures.
    • Michael, a WWII hero, initially avoids the family business, but circumstances force him in. Key moments: assassination attempts, Fredo’s mistakes, a Sicily escape & marriage to Appolonia, Sonny’s death at a toll booth, and Michael’s rise to Don.
    • The iconic baptism scene cements Michael as Don Corleone and signals the shift to his new life.
    🎞️ Godfather II – Past & Present Collide
    • Michael’s reign as Don is challenged while the film alternates with young Vito’s rise from Ellis Island immigrant to neighborhood Don.
    • Betrayal drives the story: Michael deals with Fredo’s mistakes, Senate hearings inspired by real-life Joseph Valachi investigations, and conflicts with Hyman Roth, based on Meyer Lansky.
    🎞️ Godfather III – Legacy & Controversy
    • Set 20 years later, Michael is older, wealthy, and still entangled in crime. New characters like Vincent Corleone (Andy Garcia) and Michael’s daughter (Sofia Coppola) shift family dynamics.
    • Episode hosts discuss why Part III is considered weaker: Michael’s character inconsistencies, awkward casting, and clunky plot points.
    • Bonus: the infamous gnocchi scene and controversial Sofia Coppola performance.
    🎮 Game Time!
    Play along with Felipe as he guesses the movie from these plot descriptions:
    • “Woman travels to a new land and kills the first person she meets…” (Wizard of Oz)
    • “An old woman tells a bunch of scientists about the time she shagged a homeless guy on a boat.” (Titanic)
    • “A man seeks revenge against those who killed his dog.” (John Wick)
    • “Husband watches his wife die, and his only son become disabled… then kidnapped.” (Finding Nemo)
    • “Uncle kills brother and tries to kill nephew. Uncle’s goons kill Uncle.” (Lion King)
    • “A monk recruits a teenager to commit an act of terrorism, and he ends up destroying a space station.” (Star Wars)
    We’ll see you next week for more bingeing!

    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

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

    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

    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.

    SEO Tags: Godfather Trilogy, Godfather I, Godfather II, Godfather III, Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, movie review, TV review, classic films, binge podcast, mafia movies, Michael Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Al Pacino, Marlon Brando
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    1 時間 33 分
  • Episode 11 - Netflix's Four Season Isn't the Comedy You Think
    2025/08/16
    Episode 11: Netflix Binge for the 30+ Crowd

    🎙️Looking for a Netflix binge made for adults over 30?
    This week, we dive into Four Seasons, a bittersweet adult comedy starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Will Forte. Plus, we highlight a heartfelt HBO documentary and revisit classic entertainment moments.

    📺 On This Day – July 30th
    • 1928: Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie test footage featuring Mickey Mouse
    • 1965: Beatles movie Help! has its Royal World Premiere in London’s West End
    🍿 What We’re Bingeing
    • Lesa: My Mom Jayne (HBO) — a deep look at family history, old footage, photos, and secrets
    • Felipe: Four Seasons (Netflix) — a reboot of the 1981 Alan Alda movie, exploring vacations, long-term friendships, and complicated relationships in the 50+ crowd
    🎭 Four Seasons – Cast & Premise
    • Tina Fey as Kate
    • Will Forte as Jack
    • Steve Carell as Nick
    • Kerri Kenney-Silver as Anne
    • Colman Domingo & Marco Calvani as Danny & Claude
    • Erika Henningsen as Ginny
    Lesa’s Take: Bittersweet adult comedy — awkward, emotional, and relatable for viewers over 30🌟 Season Highlights
    • Spring: Awkward vow renewal & surprise divorce tension
    • Summer: Trips complicated by new relationships and mishaps
    • Fall: College visits, theater plays, and family tension
    • Winter: Ski trip & New Year’s weekend — friends stick together while Nick hangs with his new girlfriend
    🎮 Game Time!Guess the show or movie from the featured house

    🔗 Follow Us
    • Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    • Lesa – @LesainLA
    🎟️ See Felipe live & check tour dates: FelipesWorld.com
    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

    Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ 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.

    SEO Tags: Netflix, binge watching, Four Seasons, adult comedy, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, HBO, My Mom Jayne, TV review, Movie review
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    1 時間 12 分
  • Episode 10 - Couples' Adventure Movies
    2025/08/09
    Episode 10: Couples’ Adventure Movies & TV Theme Songs

    🎙️ Welcome back to Do You Even Binge?

    🗓️ On This Day...
    July 23rd
    1984: Vanessa Williams, first African American Miss America, resigns after Penthouse publishes unauthorized nude photos of her.
    1981: The 14th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at El Cortez Hotel — the first Comic-Con was in 1964 in NYC, small and focused just on comic books. San Diego’s version started in 1970, growing from science fiction conventions from the late 1930s. These days, Comic-Con draws nearly 200,000 fans and is largely commercial and for-profit.

    🎒 Main Topic:
    This week, we’re diving into Couples’ Adventure Movies, featuring fun, chaotic duos navigating wild situations together, including:
    • Game Night (2018) – Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons, Billy Magnussen, Lamorne Morris, and more.
    • Date Night (2010) – Steve Carell & Tina Fey.
    • The House (2017) – Will Ferrell & Amy Poehler start an illegal casino after their daughter’s scholarship is taken away.
    • Out of Towners (1970) – Sandy Dennis & Jack Lemmon.
    • European Vacation (1985) – Chevy Chase & Beverly D’Angelo.
    • Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016) – John Hamm, Gal Gadot, Isla Fisher, Zach Galifianakis.
    • Fun With Dick & Jane (1977) – George Segal & Jane Fonda.
    • Lovebirds (2020) – Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani (no chemistry, more like classmates or lab partners).
    🎮 Game Time!
    TV & Movie Theme Songs Challenge: guess themes like Orange Is the New Black, Welcome Back, Greatest American Hero, Golden Girls, Silver Spoons, Mr. Belvedere, and Wonder Years.

    📲 Follow us:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA🎟️ Get tickets to see Felipe live: FelipesWorld.com🎨

    Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

    Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ 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 時間 40 分
  • Episode 9 - Loop Movies
    2025/08/02
    Episode 9: Loop Movies, Martha Stewart’s Sentence & Bill Murray Driving a Groundhog

    🎙️ Welcome back to Do You Even Binge?

    🗓️ On This Day...
    2004: Martha Stewart is sentenced to 5 months in prison and 5 months of house arrest. Contrary to popular belief, she wasn’t convicted of insider trading—her charges were obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators. Ironically, had she stayed silent, she may have walked free. Instead, her own words took her down.

    🎒 Main Topic:
    This week, we're stuck in a loop—on purpose—as we dive into time loop movies. From comedies to thrillers to rom-coms and meta-horror, we explore how characters relive the same day over and over (and sometimes forget they’re even doing it).We break down iconic entries in the genre, including:
    • Groundhog Day – Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, a snowstorm in Punxsutawney, and that pesky Ned Ryerson (BING!).
    • Looper – Joseph Gordon-Levitt meets Bruce Willis (literally), with diner scenes, time paradoxes, and Paul Dano disintegrating.
    • 50 First Dates – Drew Barrymore forgets, Adam Sandler remembers, and Sean Astin flexes.
    • Palm Springs – Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti bring existential wedding weirdness to the desert.
    • Meet Cute – Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson in a looping NYC love story.
    • The Final Girls – 80s slasher tropes get trapped on repeat.
    • When We First Met – Adam Devine, Alexandra Daddario, and a time-traveling photo booth.
    • Russian Doll – Natasha Lyonne dies over and over in NYC.
    Plus:

    🎮 Game Time! “Whose Lip Is It Anyway?”

    Stick around for clips, chaos, and comedy as we go round and round. It’s bingeing, but with meaning… kind of.

    📲 Follow us:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

    🎟️ Get tickets to see Felipe live: FelipesWorld.com

    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham
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    1 時間 36 分
  • Episode 8 - Coen Brothers Movies
    2025/07/26
    Episode 8: Airplane!, Boyz n the Hood & Our Top 6 Coen Brothers Movies🎙️ Welcome back to Do You Even Binge?

    🗓️ On This Day...
    1980: Airplane! premieres, redefining slapstick with deadpan delivery that still lives rent-free in our heads. “I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.”
    1991: Boyz n the Hood hits theaters, launching the careers of Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr., and giving America a raw, powerful portrait of life in South Central LA.

    🎒 Main Topic:
    This week we dive deep into the twisted, brilliant, and darkly hilarious world of the Coen Brothers. From bowling alleys to botched heists to existential dread in the American Midwest, we’re breaking down our combined Top 6 Coen movies:
    • Fargo
    • Raising Arizona
    • No Country for Old Men
    • O Brother, Where Art Thou?
    • The Big Lebowski (where’s Donny on the cover??)
    • The Ladykillers
    We unpack Coen hallmarks like:
    • The relentless pursuer (Anton Chigurh, The Bounty Hunter, Malvo)
    • Greed as downfall
    • Sudden, shocking violence
    • Offbeat dark humor
    • Symbolism, especially desks and counters as metaphors for power
    • And how often these movies remind us: you can't fight fate.

    Stick around for movie breakdowns, character deep-dives, and lots of laughs. It’s bingeing, but with meaning… kind of.

    📲 Follow us:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

    🎟️ Get tickets to see Felipe live: FelipesWorld.com

    🎨 Logo by Alex Major
    🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham
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    1 時間 9 分