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
From Bangkok with Laughs: POLICE ACADEMY 2, WICKER PARK, and Assigned Viewing Gone Right!
PLACE YOUR BETS! Writer & Director DiAnté Jenkins Makes His 2026 Oscar Predictions!
The Many Lives of Larry Bagby -- Acting, Music, BAND ON THE RUN, with Writer & Director Jeff Hupp, Part 2
The Many Lives of Larry Bagby -- Acting, Music, BAND ON THE RUN, with Writer & Director Jeff Hupp, Part 1
Goodbye STRANGER THINGS, Hello 2026: The TV Shows and Films Worth Getting Excited About This Year!
🎬Rewind 2025: 18 Conversations That Defined THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST w/ Joe Curdy🎙️
🎙️ Podcast Stew: Rob Reiner’s Film Legacy, a Wild Boxing Weekend & a Spoiler-Free Take on AVATAR: FIRE & ASH!
Eight Days, One shot: Writer/Director Jeff Hupp on the Inspiration for his 2025 Film BAND ON THE RUN
From SXSW to Netflix: Writer and Director Freddy Macdonald’s Wild Ride With His Swiss Alps Thriller -- SEW TORN!
Arrested Development in Hawaiʻi: Talking CHAPERONE (2024) with writer/director Zoë Eisenberg & star Mitzi Akaha
Sibling Bonds, Autism, and Pure Heart: A Talk with the Cast & Director of this Year's Indie Gem HELLBENT ON BOOGIE
Inside American Skyjacker: Filmmakers Eli Kooris & Joshua Shaffer on Martin McNally’s Wild True Crime Story
Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 2)
Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 1)
Inside BAD MAN: Director Michael Diliberti & Star Johnny Simmons on Dark Comedy, Chaos, and Small-Town Crime
The Art of Indie Mischief: Talking THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK with Heston Horwin (Part 2)
The Art of Indie Mischief: Talking THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK with Heston Horwin (Part 1)
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: Paul Thomas Anderson vs. the New American Order
A Debut in Terror: JC Doler on Co-Writing & Directing the 2025 Shudder Sensation THE TWIN
From Watsonville to Hollywood: Sedrick Cabrera on FREAKY TALES, DREAMS, and Working with Screen Legends (Part 2)
Sedrick Cabrera’s Origin Story: Theatre Roots and the Making of a Hollywood Actor (Part 1)
The Art of Grief and Comedy -- Actress and Writer of 2022's Indie Hit TRUST Jennifer Levinson!
HBO's Boardwalk Empire's influence on author JL Flannery's 2025 novel 'Trouble in Atlantic City'