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
Why do we keep rooting for people who do terrible things?
From Tony Soprano and Walter White to Dexter Morgan, Billy Butcher and Daemon Targaryen, television has become extraordinarily good at making us understand morally compromised characters. We know their trauma. We understand their motivations. We see their vulnerabilities. And somehow, the better we understand them, the easier it becomes to forgive them.
But whe...
DO US PART: The Rom-Com Isn’t Dead — Reed Arnold Just Proved It
For decades, the romantic comedy was one of Hollywood’s most dependable—and beloved—genres. Then streaming changed the theatrical landscape, horror took over the multiplex, and the mid-budget rom-com seemingly disappeared.
Enter Reed Arnold.
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy sits down with Arnold&mda...
Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY is already being celebrated for its breathtaking IMAX photography and epic scope—but is its greatest achievement something far more intimate?
In this solo episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy moves beyond the spectacle to explore the film's deeper philosophical questions. Is Odysseus' voyage really about crossing the Mediterranean... or confronting the man he has ...
Twenty-five years after its release, GYPSY 83has become something rare in independent cinema: a film that grew more meaningful with time.
On this special episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I am joined by writer/director Todd Stephens and actor Birkett Turton to celebrate the enduring legacy of a film that has evolved from an overlooked independent release into a beloved cult classic.
Todd Stephens has long bee...
Writer-director Lauren Meyering and breakout star Lillian Carrier join The Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss one of 2025's most heartfelt independent films, HORSEGIRLS, which debuted at New York's 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
Inspired by a true story, HORSEGIRLS follows Margarita, a 22-year-old autistic woman navigating adulthood while caring for—and being cared for by—her fiercely protective mot...
As we reach the halfway point of 2026, it's the perfect time to look back at the movies and television shows that have made the biggest impact so far this year.
In this special solo episode, Joe Curdy shares his favorite films and television series of 2026—from big studio releases and prestige television to independent gems that deserve a wider audience. Along the way, he reflects on the year's biggest surprise...
In Part 2 of our special WATCHING THE SKIES series, what began as a continuation of our exploration of cinema's fascination with UFOs and UAPs takes an unexpected turn when award-winning filmmaker Vito Trupiano (HELLBENT ON BOOGIE) joins the conversation.
A lifelong student of the UAP phenomenon—and currently developing a passion project centered on the subject—Vito brings a filmmaker's perspective and an...
For decades, stories of UFOs, extraterrestrials, and unexplained aerial phenomena have captured the imagination of filmmakers and audiences alike. Inspired by my father’s seventeen years working for NASA—and the stories he shared about humanity’s enduring fascination with the possibility of life beyond Earth—I take a deep dive into some of cinema’s most influential UFO and alien-themed ...
This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy dives into one of the year's most touching independent films, HONEYJOON, with writer-director Lilian T. Mehrel.
Before the interview, Joe shares his thoughts on three recent releases: the mind-bending Japanese thriller EXIT 8, the big-screen return of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, and the bone-crushing action spectacle THE FURIOUS, a film he absolutely loved.
Actress, writer, and producer Jennifer Levinson knows a thing or two about wearing multiple hats. Best known for writing, producing, and starring in the acclaimed dramedy TRUST, Levinson joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast for a candid conversation about navigating the unpredictable realities of a career in Hollywood.
From memorable auditions and hard-earned lessons to the importance of maintaining a sense of humor ...
Horror films are no longer Hollywood’s outcasts — they may be its smartest success story.
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, we explore how horror evolved from niche genre fare into one of the most culturally relevant and financially powerful forces in modern cinema. From allegories of social anxiety and political unrest to the genre’s uniquely low-risk, high-reward business model, h...
Parents, we know the struggle: school’s out, it’s 100 degrees outside, you’re working… and the kids are home asking, “What should we watch?”
This week, The Fixate & Binge Podcast becomes your summer streaming lifeline with binge-worthy TV picks for tweens and teens. From MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLEand LEGO MASTERS to GRAVITY FALLS, SWEET TOOTH, WEDNESDAY, THE X-FILES, ONE PIECE, cla...
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 l...
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 e...
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 country ...
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 s...
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 ...
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...
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 s...
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