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
209 episodes
When America Fell in Love With Villains: Did Prestige TV Break Our Moral Compass?
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 whos...
LOUDER THAN GUNS: Director Doug Pray on Music, Dialogue, and America's Gun Divide
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Doug Pray joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss his powerful new film, L...
Lost Luggage, Family Baggage, and KANGAROO ISLAND with Screenwriter Sally Gifford & Director Timothy David
Few films capture the beauty, heartbreak, and humor of family quite like KANGAROO ISLAND, and this week, writer
The A Cappella Documentary Everyone’s Talking About — JUST SING (with Its Creators)
🎙️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
He’s Back: Co-Creator and former co-host Jared Clavin Returns for a Binge- Worthy Podcast Reunion!
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 in...
Gas Prices are up...So we're staying in (and watching everything!): A Spring Break & Easter Weekend Survival Guide for Families
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 l...
PROJECT HAIL MARY: Finding Friendship at the Edge of the Universe
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, we dive deep into PROJECT HAIL MARY—the ambitious sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir’...
I Worked With Chuck Norris — The Untold Side of a Legend | Oscars 2026 Hits & Misses
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...
🎙️Working With David Fincher & Ridley Scott: Sam Troughton Tells All | Ep. 200
On the 200th episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy and DiAnte Jenkins sit down with actor SAM TROUGHTON&n...
When the World Is on Fire… Do Movies Still Matter?
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 ...
GUNFIGHTER PARADISE: Jethro Waters on Faith, Madness & the Dark Side of Patriotism
On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down with Emmy-winning filmmaker Jethro Waters to explore his audacious new indie film,
"Horror with a Heartbeat: The Adams Family on MOTHER OF FLIES, Shudder, and Surviving Cancer"
In this deeply moving episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy sits down with filmmakers Toby Poser,
Built for the Grind: Mike Ferguson on the Indie Film Hustle and BLACKOUT!
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.
From Spielberg to the Safdie Brothers: The Life of a Real Working Actor!
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 ...
From Bangkok with Laughs: POLICE ACADEMY 2, WICKER PARK, and Assigned Viewing Gone Right!
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 laug...
PLACE YOUR BETS! Writer & Director DiAnté Jenkins Makes His 2026 Oscar Predictions!
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 earl...
The Many Lives of Larry Bagby -- Acting, Music, BAND ON THE RUN, with Writer & Director Jeff Hupp, Part 2
In Part Two of The Fixate & Binge Podcast’s conversation with actor and musician Larry Bagby and BAND ON THE R...
The Many Lives of Larry Bagby -- Acting, Music, BAND ON THE RUN, with Writer & Director Jeff Hupp, Part 1
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 cre...
Goodbye STRANGER THINGS, Hello 2026: The TV Shows and Films Worth Getting Excited About This Year!
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 Podc...
🎬Rewind 2025: 18 Conversations That Defined THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST w/ Joe Curdy🎙️
Fifty episodes. Eighteen clips. One unforgettable year.To close out 2025, The Fixate & Binge Podcast does something a little different.This special milestone episode brings together 18 standout moments f...
🎙️ Podcast Stew: Rob Reiner’s Film Legacy, a Wild Boxing Weekend & a Spoiler-Free Take on AVATAR: FIRE & ASH!
In a rare solo episode after ten straight guest interviews, Joe Curdy returns to the mic solo with a full-on Podcast Stew — a wide-ranging, unfiltered mix of film reflection, pop-culture spectacle, and spoiler-free criticism.The episode ...
Eight Days, One shot: Writer/Director Jeff Hupp on the Inspiration for his 2025 Film BAND ON THE RUN
Writer/director Jeff Hupp joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss his 2025 indie feature BAND ON...
From SXSW to Netflix: Writer and Director Freddy Macdonald’s Wild Ride With His Swiss Alps Thriller -- SEW TORN!
This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe sits down with writer/director Freddy Macdonald -- the breakout filmmaker behind the Neo-noir crime caper