THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST, with Host, Joe Curdy: Deep dives into cinema and storytelling with voices who create it
Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, where host Joe Curdy dives deep into the world of film and television — exploring the stories that move us and the creators who bring them to life. Each week, Joe sits down with filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers from around the globe to unpack the art, craft, and cultural impact of movies and TV. From indie gems to major releases, every conversation blends thoughtful analysis with candid, down-to-earth storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate cinephile, a storyteller in the making, or just someone who loves a good binge, this show helps you see what’s on screen in a whole new light. Expect smart conversation, honest recommendations, and insights that connect cinema to real life. 🎬 New episodes every Tuesday. Tune in, think deeply, and binge wisely.
Episodes
On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, writer/director Jonathan Rosado joins the show to discuss his surreal new feature MATADOR BOLERO — a hypnotic midnight-art-house experience blending dream logic, symbolic imagery, exploitation cinema, and cosmic mystery.
Shot on Super 8mm and starring experimental music artist Yves Tumor in a mesmerizing acting debut, the film evokes the psychosexual nightmare logic ...
What if television didn’t just reflect America’s changing morals… but helped shape them?
For over two decades, audiences have celebrated antiheroes like Tony Soprano, Walter White, Dexter Morgan, and Ray Shoesmith — deeply flawed men whose violence, corruption, and manipulation become strangely acceptable because we understand their motivations.
In this provocative solo discussion, Joe Curdy explores the rise of moral...
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Doug Pray joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss his powerful new film, LOUDER THAN GUNS, created on the road alongside Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show.
Following the tragic 2023 Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Secor embarked on a deeply personal journey to bridge America's seemingly impossible divide over gun rights and gun violence. Traveling across the cou...
Few films capture the beauty, heartbreak, and humor of family quite like KANGAROO ISLAND, and this week, writer Sally Gifford and director Timothy David join The Fixate & Binge Podcast for a wonderful conversation about their acclaimed 2025 drama.
Fresh off my 4.5-star review, Sally and Tim joined me from their beachfront vacation home in Maui to discuss the inspiration behind this moving story of forgiveness, re...
🎙️The A Cappella Documentary Everyone’s Talking About — JUST SING (with Its Creators)
After an incredible conversation, host Joe is joined by co-directors and cinematographers Abraham “Abie” Troen and Angelique Molina to dive into their electrifying new documentary JUST SING — hitting theaters nationwide on April 24, 2026.
This isn’t just a music documentary.
It’s a front-row seat to ambition, vulnerability, and the e...
After nearly two years away, original co-creator and co-host Jared Clavin returns to Fixate & Binge for a long-overdue reunion—and it’s like he never left.
In this special episode, we catch up, swap stories, and dive right back into what we do best: breaking down what we’ve been watching. Jared brings a stacked lineup, including HOMELAND, LANDMAN, FALLOUT, INVINCIBLE, and SHRINKING, sharing what’s hooked him...
With travel plans on hold and gas prices soaring, Spring Break and Easter Weekend are looking a little different this year—but that doesn’t mean they can’t be unforgettable.
In this special episode, we’re turning your living room into the ultimate entertainment hub with acarefully curated lineup of family-friendly favorites, meaningful Easter classics, and binge-worthy series for every age group.
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, we dive deep into PROJECT HAIL MARY—the ambitious sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, brought to the screen by Drew Goddard and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, the film blends the awe of INTERSTELLAR with the wit and problem-solving ingenuity of THE MARTIAN—but ultimately becomes something far more ...
In this deeply personal solo episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Chuck Norris following his passing at age 86.
I share my firsthand experience working with Chuck on the 1993 film SIDEKICKS, where I spent six days on set as a featured extra—interacting with him, observing his professionalism, and witnessing the humility and kindness that defined him behind th...
On the 200th episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy and DiAnte Jenkins sit down with actor SAM TROUGHTON for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at working with two of the most iconic filmmakers in the world: David Fincher and Ridley Scott.
Having appeared in MANK and NAPOLEON, Sam breaks down the stark contrast between Fincher’s meticulous, detail-obsessed approach and Scott’s fast-moving, large-scale filmm...
This week on The Fixate & BInge Podcast, host Joe Curdy wrestles with a question many entertainment shows avoid: should a movie podcast stay an escape from the real world — or acknowledge the world we’re living in?
In a solo episode, Joe reflects on the idea of keeping the podcast a “safe haven” for film and television lovers while also feeling the responsibility to speak about current events and their cultural i...
On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down with Emmy-winning filmmaker Jethro Waters to explore his audacious new indie film, GUNFIGHTER PARADISE. We dive into the film’s daring exploration of faith, madness, and the dark side of patriotism, unpacking how religion, politics, and American myth shape its story and characters.
Rooted deeply in southern culture and informed by Waters’ own lived experie...
In this deeply moving episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy sits down with filmmakers Toby Poser, John Adams — the creative force collectively known as the Adams Family — to discuss their haunting folk-horror film MOTHER OF FLIES, streaming on Shudder (via AMC+).
Filmed in the misty isolation of New York’s Catskill Mountains, MOTHER OF FLIES evokes an ancient, folk-horror sensibility rooted in landscap...
He’s back — and he’s not slowing down.
With over 200 IMDb credits, a growing YouTube presence, and a real-life stonework business that literally keeps him grounded, Mike Ferguson is redefining what it means to be a modern working actor.
In this episode, Mike returns to discuss his latest film, BLACKOUT — an apocalyptic story set in a a rapidly devolving Los Angeles, where survival isn’t guaranteed. But off-screen, Mik...
Queens, New York City writer, actor, producer Phil Cappadora joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast for a candid, uplifting conversation about the reality of being a working actor—one with real credits, real momentum, and real patience.
From collaborating with the Safdie brothers (GOOD TIME) to appearing in Steven Spielberg films (THE POST, BRIDGE OF SPIES) and acclaimed TV series like BOARDWALK EMPIRE and Netflix&apos...
What happens when two longtime friends assign each other movies they’ve never (or barely) seen?
Filmmaker Chris Cowden returns to the podcast from Bangkok for a nostalgic laugh-fest revisiting POLICE ACADEMY 2 (1985) followed by a surprisingly rich discussion of obsession, romance, and coincidence in WICKER PARK (2004). Along the way, we unpack how time, memory, and mood shape our relationship with movies — and close...
PLACE YOUR BETS!
Award season obsession officially begins on The Fixate & Binge Podcast as filmmaker and returning favorite DiAnté Jenkins stops by to make his early predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards.
A writer, director, and cinematographer based in Washington, DC, DiAnté has earned a reputation as an uncannily accurate Oscar forecaster—and this episode puts his track record to the test. Together, host Joe ...
In Part Two of The Fixate & Binge Podcast’s conversation with actor and musician Larry Bagby and BAND ON THE RUN writer-director Jeff Hupp, the focus turns to legacy, collaboration, and the moments that define a creative life.
The episode opens with host Joe Curdy offering a quick rundown of what’s currently on his radar — including early thoughts on A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, why he's holding out to bi...
In Part One of a two-part Fixate & Binge Podcast special, host Joe Curdy sits down with longtime Hollywood actor and musician Larry Bagby and BAND ON THE RUN writer-director Jeff Hupp for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, longevity, and the many chapters of a life in entertainment.
Best known to fans for his memorable turns in television (MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, BUFFY THE...
Goodbye, STRANGER THINGS...
...hello, 2026, marks the start of a new year — and the end of an era.
As one of the most influential TV series of the past decade officially comes to a close, The Fixate & Binge Podcastreflects on what made STRANGER THINGS resonate so deeply — this time through a fresh voice that reminds us how and why lifelong fandoms are born.
From there, the conversation turns forward, spotlighting ...
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