The Fixate & Binge Podcast
Welcome to the Fixate & Binge Podcast, your one-stop destination that uses movies and television shows as a springboard to discuss life’s most important topics! Listen in to hear recommendations, reviews, and real-world applications on the meaning of the stories told through the medium of movies and television. Hosted by Joe Curdy, new episodes are released every Tuesday. Usually spanning 30-60 minutes each episode, you’ll come away with something to think about and a knowledge of which entertainment options are worth your time, and which are not.
Episodes
175 episodes
Sedrick Cabrera’s Origin Story: Theatre Roots and the Making of a Hollywood Actor (Part 1)
In this first half of my two-part conversation, actor Sedrick Cabrera opens up about his roots in Watsonville, California, and how his journey into acting began long before the cameras rolled ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:03:02
The Art of Grief and Comedy -- Actress and Writer of 2022's Indie Hit TRUST Jennifer Levinson!
On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy welcomes actress, film producer and screenwriter Jennifer Levinson from Los Angeles to the podcast to discuss h...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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57:43
HBO's Boardwalk Empire's influence on author JL Flannery's 2025 novel 'Trouble in Atlantic City'
On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joseph Curdy sits down with novelist J.L. Flannery, whose debut novel '
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:00:32
ALIEN EARTH -- Monsters, Corporations, and the Quest to Become Gods!
This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I go beyond the jump scares and alien horror of FX/Hulu’s ALIEN EARTH to uncover the deeper philosophical question...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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27:46
Campfire Tales: The Making of MARSHMALLOW, 2025’s Must-See Indie Horror Sensation with Director Daniel DelPurgatorio & Producer Todd M. Friedman
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down sit down with director Daniel DelPurgatorio and producer
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:03:10
I Can't Stop Thinking About Zach Cregger's New Horror Sensation WEAPONS -- But For Very Different Reasons!
Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast! In this special episode for new subscribers, I pull back the curtain on who I am, what this show is all about, and why movies and TV aren’t just entertainment — they’re conversation starters.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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41:29
Behind the Camera with DAVID BOWEN: Surfing, Hawaii, Storytelling, and Two Emmys Later
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I welcome one of my best pals from college and (now) an award-winning director, David Bowen, a surfer turned Emmy-winning filmmaker -- for a deep dive into his career capturing the raw beauty o...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:10:00
FINDING NICOLE: Director & Producer Harley Wallen on Telling a Survivor's Story
In this powerful episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down with award-winning independent filmmaker Harley Wallen to discuss his latest film,
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:22:45
Undefeated, Undisputed Heavyweight Boxer Oleksander Usyk's Discipline over Motivation and the Films That Prove It!
In this episode, I reflect on Oleksander Usyk’s recent historic unification win and his powerful post-fight message: “Discipline is more important than motivation.” As a longtime bo...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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44:43
MIKE FERGUSON Unfiltered: Inside Hollywood's Hardest-Working Independent Movie Star
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down with MIKE FERGUSON, one of the most relentlessly hardest-working actors in Hollywood. With over 185 film a...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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57:54
Freedom, Flicks, and Frustration: From Medicaid to Movies, a 4th of July to Remember
In this special July 4th weekend episode, I start with something a little different. While I usually keep this podcast focused on the worlds of film and television, I couldn’t ignore the very real-world news that broke over the holiday: a deepl...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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40:56
From Script to Screen: Michael Smallwood and Elizabeth Caddy on their film TONIGHT AND MAYBE TOMORROW
In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I welcome back returning guest and producer Elizabeth Caddy, alongside writer/director
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:24:01
28 YEARS LATER: Why Most American Audiences Don't Get It
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to the world of rage-fueled devastation with 28 YEARS LATER— but not everyone is on board. In this episode of The Fixate & Bin...
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39:36
Watching Films With My Two Dads and 25 of the Greatest Films About Fatherhood!
In this special Father’s Day episode, I reflect on the powerful role movies have played in my relationships with both of my fathers—my dad and my stepdad. From Saturday matinees to unforgettable movie nights, I share the films that bonded us, s...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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38:07
From Bangkok to Hollywood: Discussing Tony Jaa's THE PROTECTOR with Actress/Producer Patty Srisuwan
In this episode, host Joe Curdy welcomes Thai actress and producer Patty Srisuwan for a high-energy conversation on the groundbreaking 2005 martial arts film T...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:12:23
BRING HER BACK: The Philippou Brothers Just Traumatized Me (Again)!
In this pulse-pounding episode, I dive deep into BRING HER BACK, the chilling new horror film from
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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34:29
The Spark & the Flame: Performance, Politics & ANDOR with Dr. Bob Beshere
In this episode, host Joe Curdy is joined by actor and content creator Dr Bob Beshere for a deep dive into ANDOR the acclaimed Disney+ series that redefined S...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:14:19
'Never stop. Never stop fighting till the fighting is done!' Drawing Inspiration from ANDOR to DePalma's THE UNTOUCHABLES
Life is frequently unfair and comeuppance, justice, accountability, fairness -- are all too often not achieved.Tune in to hear why it matters to never give up, why it is the duty of everyone who loves justice and equality to continue fig...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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31:08
Discussing the MCU's THUNDERBOLTS*, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, and Netflix's Surprise Hit From Argentina -- THE ETERNAUT!
Welcome Back to this week's latest episode -- where I review and discuss (spoiler-free) the latest Marvel Comics Universe's THUNDERBOLTS*
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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33:17
VAL KILMER's Amazing Film Career, With Film Critic Adam Kromachou - Pt. 2 of 2
In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast with my guest, film critic Adam Kromachou of Sunset Loner Cinema -- discusses with Joe the Six Best Films of Val Kilmer's career.The selecte...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:15:27
Film Critic Adam Kromachou on Coogler's SINNERS & Jeff Bridges Drops a Wild THE BIG LEBOWSKI Fan-Theory In-Person on Your Host! — Pt. 1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, film critic and content creator Adam Kromachou of Sunset Loner Cinema joins the show to break down Ry...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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35:27
Shakespearean Roots: A Journey from the RSC to Today with Hannah Young
To commemorate Shakespeare's 461st Birthday, I am very happy to bring on to the Fixate & Binge Podcast, HANNAH YOUNG, a native of Stratford-on-Avon, the home of Shakespear...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:08:19
Why Binge-Watching HBO MAX's 2025 Medical Drama THE PITT is the Best Way to Experience the Show!
Welcome back to this week's episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast!In this episode, I offer my defense of why binging is sometimes the BEST way to experience a show and there is no better opportunity than now to fully enjoy...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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30:33
HELL OF A SUMMER Horror Film is a Helluva Disappointment -- Reviews for THE BONDSMAN & NINE BODIES IN A MEXICAN MORGUE, Plus, the Podcast That Never Was
Welcome Back to this week's episode of the Fixate & Binge Podcast.In this episode, I explain the tremendously unfortunate podcast recording that was lost like tears in the rain due to faulty recording software that failed me at the w...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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29:30
It's Time for TV Commercials at the Cinema to Go, and Apple TV's THE STUDIO is a Comedy Gem!
Your time is money and watching commercials at the cinema for up to 30-minutes before your movie begins is incentivizing theatergoers to opt to stay home, avoid the ads, and just get on with their viewing experience!Cinema chains need to...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:46