We Binged the Godfather Trilogy and Squeezed It ALL In EP 12 : Why 1 & 2 Thrill and 3 Divides Fans

Do You Even Binge? is back with Episode 12, and this week we’re diving deep into one of the most iconic sagas in film: The Godfather Trilogy.

🎞️ The Godfather Trilogy Breakdown
From Mario Puzo’s desperate gamble to Francis Ford Coppola’s reluctant masterpiece, we unpack the story behind The Godfather Trilogy. Learn the hidden facts, behind-the-scenes battles, and how oranges became the trilogy’s silent warning sign.

What we cover:
Puzo’s $20K debt and how The Godfather novel saved him.
Coppola’s financial troubles that forced him into the director’s chair.
Italian-American Civil Rights League pressure and why “Mafia” never appears in the script.
The groundbreaking success of The Godfather Part II as the first sequel to win Best Picture.
Michael’s rise, Fredo’s betrayal, and why Part III fell flat.

🎮 Plus — Game Time: “Guess the Movie from the Plot Description.”
Think you can beat us? Play along!

💬 What’s your favorite Godfather film and why? Comment below and hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode.

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Felipe – @FelipeEsparzaComedian
Lesa – @LesainLA

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🎵 Music by Isaak Wintringham

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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.