# BTL Episode 25 The Price of Success: Roots, Horror, and Comedy Betrayals with Carlos & Gabe

Free with YouTube's ads, posted by Carlos Mencia.

Carlos and Gabe compare both versions of Roots and the profound impact the story had on Carlos’s life, followed by a look at the horror movies that left them genuinely scarred. The conversation then turns to the complexities of mentoring young comics, as Carlos shares his experience guiding rising stars who eventually turned on him after finding success.

- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [BTL](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/587ca78fb74d)
- Previous episode: [BTL Episode 24 When Fear Makes the Rules: Carlos Breaks Down Politics, Identity & Comedyst](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/hG_IpoMc6j8)
- Next episode: [BTL Episode 26 Carlos Mencia & Gabe Lopez The Soundtrack of Home: Family, Radio, and Memory](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/cy6q8UNAr6Y)
- Length: 1 h 6 min
- Rights holder: [Carlos Mencia | Official Website and Tour Schedule](https://carlosmencia.com/) (its site links the channel: https://carlosmencia.com/)
- Channel: [Carlos Mencia](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjp14qscA-NFzHlN87EzZhw)
- Plays: Wherever YouTube plays: its rights holder sets no limit
- Who can watch here: Adult profiles and older (no rating is recorded on YouTube, so adults only)
- Made for kids: No, as YouTube designates it
- On YouTube: [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SxJhfkd3ho)

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