THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST, with Host, Joe Curdy: Deep dives into cinema and storytelling with voices who create it

Send us Fan Mail 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 ref...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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-t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 spectacl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 impor...

Send us Fan Mail 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-rewa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 MIDDLE and LEGO MASTERS to GRAVITY FALLS , SWEET TOOTH , WEDNESDAY , THE X-FILES , ONE PIECE...

Send us Fan Mail 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 evo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 behi...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️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 sea...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 —b...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 abou...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, fo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ser...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 re...

Send us Fan Mail 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 KIN...