Episodes

  • The 90s Indie Revolution: Gus Van Sant & The Portland Trilogy

    The 90s Indie Revolution: Gus Van Sant & The Portland Trilogy
    Jan 31 2026
    Episode 34: Gus Van Sant & The Portland Trilogy

    This episode is a total deep dive into the "Portland Trilogy" and the rise of one of indie cinema’s greatest legends. From the drug-fueled superstitions of Drugstore Cowboy to the Shakespearean street hustlers of My Own Private Idaho, we’re breaking down how Gus Van Sant put the Pacific Northwest on the cinematic map.

    We also get into the wild real-life connections you didn't see coming, like what Seinfeld’s mom has to do with James Dean and why Nicole Kidman’s performance in To Die For is the ultimate "girlboss" cautionary tale.

    In this episode:

    The Horror of Heidi Wong: We start with the viral horror sensation making our brains feel like they're on caffeine.

    Gus Van Sant’s Portland Trilogy:
    Recapping the gritty, low-budget beginnings of Mala Noche and how it paved the way for the 90s indie explosion.

    Hats on Beds & Pharmacy Heists:
    A deep dive into Drugstore Cowboy. We talk Matt Dillon’s "adult" breakout, the legendary William S. Burroughs, and why you should never, ever put a hat on a bed.

    Shakespeare on the Streets:
    Breaking down My Own Private Idaho. River Phoenix’s genius, Keanu Reeves’ Shakespearean soliloquies, and the "Prince Hal" connection.

    The "To Die For" Ambition:
    How Van Sant transitioned to the big leagues with Nicole Kidman and a young, "scrappy" Casey Affleck. Plus, the real-life murder trial that inspired it all.

    The Accent Hall of Shame:
    We couldn't talk about Far and Away without addressing Tom Cruise’s infamous Irish accent.

    Whether you’re a film school nerd or just looking for your next binge-watch, join us as we explore indie movies from the 90's

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    Follow us:Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedianLesa – @LesainLA
    Executive Prodcuers:Felipe EsparzaLesa 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 5 mins
  • The 90's Indie Revolution

    The 90's Indie Revolution
    Jan 24 2026
    Episode 34: Raw Indie Filmmaking

    From the red carpet of Burt Kreischer’s Free Burt premiere to the zero-budget hustle of American Movie, we’re breaking down the grit of independent cinema. Whether it’s writing a script in eight days on a legal pad or maxing out credit cards to finish a horror flick, we’re looking at the filmmakers who refused to quit.

    The Breakdown:
    • The "Free Burt" Premiere: We recap our night with Burt Kreischer and the "outcast" family dynamic of his brand-new series.
    • Production Nightmares: A look at Living in Oblivion and the real-life anxiety of sound guys fighting with directors on crumbling 100-year-old sets.
    • American Movie: RIP Mike Shank. We revisit the legend of Mark Borchardt, the struggle to film Coven, and why Uncle Bill is the ultimate indie financier.
    • Indie War Stories: From hiring scissor lifts to dodging bad LED screens—the "craft service" reality of producing your own specials.
    • The 90s Revolution: How Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Easy Rider, and She’s Gotta Have It proved you can make it happen with zero budget.
    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us:Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedianLesa – @LesainLA
    Executive Prodcuers:Felipe EsparzaLesa 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 16 mins
  • The Golden Globes "Best Comedy" Category is Broken

    The Golden Globes "Best Comedy" Category is Broken
    Jan 17 2026
    Episode 33: The Golden Globes are a Scam

    The 83rd Golden Globe winners are in, and we’re officially calling it: the "Musical or Comedy" category is a total setup. While a certain "counterculture epic" swept the night, we’re breaking down why the only thing funny about the ceremony was the category list itself.

    The Breakdown:
    • One Battle After Another: We dive into the "French 75" plot and why this three-hour revolution feels more like a Tarantino knock-off than a comedy. Plus, we discuss if Sean Penn’s "Colonel Lockjaw" is actually terrifying or just bizarre.
    • Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet snagged his first win as a 1950s ping-pong hustler. We talk Safdie-style intensity, the "orange ball" marketing, and why Timothée thanked Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank in his speech.
    • Blue Moon: How they used camera tricks to turn Ethan Hawke into 4'11" songwriter Lorenz Hart. It’s "theater porn" at its finest, but does a depressing biopic really belong in the comedy category?
    • Bugonia: Alien conspiracies, Jesse Plemons in a state of panic, and Emma Stone dressed like a stick of butter. We break down the "interrogation" vibes and why this was the weirdest movie of the year.
    • The Big Snub: Why the Taiwanese masterpiece Left-Handed Girl was the best thing we watched all year and why the Globes completely ignored it.
    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us:Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedianLesa – @LesainLA
    Executive Prodcuers:Felipe EsparzaLesa 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.


    Keywords: 2026 Golden Globes, 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Sinners Movie Review, Michael B. Jordan Sinners, Frankenstein 2026, Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson, Mark Kerr Movie, Jafar Panahi, Movie Podcast, Film Analysis.
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    58 mins
  • The Rock’s "No-Lose" Clause Just Cost Him a Golden Globe

    The Rock’s "No-Lose" Clause Just Cost Him a Golden Globe
    Jan 10 2026
    Episode 32: 2026 Golden Globes Drama

    The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are this Sunday, and we’re getting you ready for "Hollywood’s Party of the Year." From Ryan Coogler’s vampire blues to the most stressful road trip in Iranian cinema, we’re breaking down the Best Dramanominees actually worth your time.The Breakdown:
    • Sinners: Is Michael B. Jordan playing twins, or just one guy in two different hats? We talk the "Smoke vs. Stack" debate and if MBJ’s mouth is physically too big for vampire teeth.
    • Frankenstein: Guillermo del Toro finally did it. We discuss Oscar Isaac as a rockstar Victor and Jacob Elordi’s 6'6" monster-modelling.
    • It Was Just An Accident: A revenge road trip that’ll ruin your heart rate. We revisit the "box" scene and Jafar Panahi’s masterful tension.
    • The Smashing Machine: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr. Can a "No-Lose Clause" coexist with a gritty addiction story?

    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us:Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedianLesa – @LesainLA
    Executive Prodcuers:Felipe EsparzaLesa 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.


    Sinners (Ryan Coogler), Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi), The Smashing Machine (Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt), and It Was Just An Accident.Keywords: 2026 Golden Globes, 83rd Golden Globes, Movie Reviews, Film Podcast, Best Drama Nominees.


    Keywords: 2026 Golden Globes, 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Sinners Movie Review, Michael B. Jordan Sinners, Frankenstein 2026, Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson, Mark Kerr Movie, Jafar Panahi, Movie Podcast, Film Analysis.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 31: Is Die Hard a X-Mas movie? and more...

    Episode 31: Is Die Hard a X-Mas movie? and more...
    Jan 3 2026
    Do You Even Bing? Episode 31: The "Not-Technically" Christmas Movies

    Does a movie count as a "Christmas Movie" just because there's a tree in the background while someone gets shot? This week, we’re settling the internet's favorite argument. We’re moving past the carols and looking at the high-stakes action and dark comedies that redefined the holiday season for the skeptics.

    The Breakdown:
    • Die Hard: The debate that won't die. We cover Bruce Willis vs. Macaulay Culkin’s stance, the 80s capitalism subtext, and the Alan Rickman "stunt drop" that was a little too real.
    • Gremlins: The movie so chaotic it forced the MPAA to create the PG-13 rating. Plus, why a spider monkey almost replaced the puppets.
    • Trading Places: Breaking down the "Eddie Murphy Rule," the $1 bet, and how Dan Aykroyd’s "Dirty Santa" actually explained the commodities market.
    • The Long Kiss Goodnight: Why Shane Black is the king of the "Inconvenient Christmas" and Geena Davis's bathtub training.
    Is it really Christmas without a hostage situation or a Mogwai? Tune in to find out.

    If you love film analysis, comedy history, and holiday classics with a twist, this is your perfect listen!

    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us:
    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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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Episode 30: Classic Christmas Movies

    Episode 30: Classic Christmas Movies
    Dec 28 2025
    Do You Even Bing? Episode 30: The Christmas Movies You Need To Watch

    This week, we ditch the Hallmark vibes for the heavy hitters of the 80s and 90s. We’re breaking down the "Old Classics" that actually hold up and the movies that redefined the holidays for our generation and the wild behind-the-scenes stories you haven't heard.

    This Week’s Movie Lineup:
    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: The $11,000 electricity bill for Clark’s lights, the "Betty Boop" connection with Aunt Bethany, and the bizarre reason the original director quit after meeting Chevy Chase.
    • Scrooged: Bill Murray at his peak. We dive into the Miles Davis cameo, the "nipple-censor" chaos on set, and why this remains a mandatory rewatch every single year.
    • Home Alone: How rich were the McCallisters? We discuss the $100k Paris trip, John Candy’s legendary $434 improv session, and the "John Hughes Universe" of neglectful parents.
    • It’s a Wonderful Life: The one old-school classic that actually holds up. We talk about Jimmy Stewart’s "regular guy" frustration and why it took us 20 years to realize this movie is a masterpiece.
    Are these the only classics you need? Tune in as we discuss all of this plus random updates from our lives.

    If you love film analysis, comedy history, and holiday classics with a twist, this is your perfect listen!

    Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

    Follow us:
    Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
    Lesa – @LesainLA

    Podcast logo by Alex Major
    Music by 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 40 mins
  • Episode 29: Edgy and Different Christmas Movies

    Episode 29: Edgy and Different Christmas Movies
    Dec 20 2025
    Do You Even Binge? Episode 29

    This week, we move away from the "milk and cookies" vibes and dive into the edgy, the weird, and the flat-out dangerous movies that claim to be Christmas films.

    We start with the German holiday demon in Krampus, where a blizzard-trapped family faces off against evil gingerbread men and a 9-foot beast. We break down the "cozy horror" of the film and share our personal trauma from the Universal Horror Nights maze.

    Then, things get even darker with the ultimate anti-holiday classic, Bad Santa. We revisit Billy Bob Thornton as the drunk, safe-cracking mall Santa, Willie, and pay tribute to the late John Ritter and Bernie Mac.

    We also take a trip to the neighborhood rent party in Friday After Next, where we discuss the legendary Money Mike and why you never leave your sandwich unattended during a robbery.

    Finally, we wrap up with Love Hard, debating whether catfishing can actually lead to holiday romance or if the "Love Actually" cue card trick has finally become creepy.

    Are these actually Christmas movies? Tune in as we discuss all of this plus random things happening in our lives.

    If you love film analysis, comedy history, and holiday classics with a twist, this is your perfect listen!

    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
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    Podcast logo by Alex Major
    Music by Isaak Wintringham
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Episode 28: Christmas Movies - Our New Classics

    Episode 28: Christmas Movies - Our New Classics
    Dec 13 2025
    Do You Even Binge? Episode 28

    This week, we dive into a lineup of our new favorite Christmas movies, from chaotic holiday parties to heartwarming (and hilarious) elf adventures. We break down The Night Before, where Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie, and Seth Rogen spend a wild Christmas Eve in New York City hunting for the ultimate holiday party. Expect awkward encounters, outrageous antics, and Seth Rogen tripping through a night full of traditions, ex-girlfriends, and unexpected surprises.

    Then, we crash Office Christmas Party, Kate McKinnon chaos included, and take a trip down memory lane with Elf, Buddy’s outrageous adventures, and Bad Moms Christmas, because sometimes holiday chaos is best served with a cocktail.

    Do you own an ugly sweater? Tune in as we discuss all the wildest, funniest, and most memorable moments from these modern Christmas “classics.”

    If you love film analysis, comedy history, and holiday classics, this is your perfect listen! Subscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.

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    Podcast logo by Alex Major
    Music by Isaak Wintringham
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    1 hr and 40 mins