Not So Jack Black Movies - Do You Even Binge ? Ep 56

Not So Jack Black Movies - Do You Even Binge? Ep 56This week, we’re looking at "Not-So-Jack-Black" movies—exploring the roles where he stepped away from his usual persona to play complex, desperate, and true-to-life characters.The Lineup: Bernie (2011): Richard Linklater’s dark, mockumentary-style film based on the true story of Bernie Tiede, a beloved Texas funeral director who murdered the town’s wealthiest, meanest widow. The D Train (2015): A cringe-comedy where Jack Black plays a high school reunion committee chair who spirals out of control while trying to recruit the school's most popular guy. The Polka King (2017): A biopic of Jan Lewan, the real-life Polish American polka legend who traded his musical career for a massive Ponzi scheme. In this episode: Bernie: We break down the real-life murder in Carthage, Texas, the town's strange defense of their local killer, and the wild legal aftermath that eventually led to a high-profile resentencing. The D Train: We discuss the catastrophic lies that lead to a "dream" trip to L.A., the resulting fallout at the reunion, and why this film became one of the biggest box-office flops of all time. The Polka King: The rise and fall of Jan Lewan. We look at how he scammed 400 investors out of nearly $5 million, how a pageant bribe and a tragic bus crash exposed the fraud, and his journey to federal prison.Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.comSubscribe to Do You Even Binge? on YouTube to catch all the clips we reference in our video version.Follow us on IGFelipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedianLesa – @LesainLA Executive Producers: Felipe Esparza & Lesa EsparzaProducer: Rommel SunigaMusic: Isaak WintringhamStream “Do You Even Binge” everywhere: Spreaker | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeFelipe 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.