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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 s...

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QUARTER: A Hilarious, Fearlessly Honest Comedy | Kelsey Bascom & Arnon Manor Interview + THE UPRISING
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What happens when a deeply personal story becomes one of the funniest, most refreshingly honest comedies of the year?

On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I welcome writer, director, and star Kelsey Bascom, alongside co-director Arnon Manor, for a special conversation about their new film, QUARTER.

Featuring a terrific ensemble that includes Ali Wentworth, Raven-Symoné, Breckin Meyer, Mindy Sterling, and Eric Roberts, QUARTER finds tremendous humor and humanity in a story inspired by Bascom's experiences living with Type 1 diabetes.

We discuss t...


The 21 Greatest Living Actors & Actresses: What I Got WRONG (And What I Got RIGHT!)
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11/03/2026

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I ranked the 21 greatest living actors AND actresses in two pyramids, posted them on TikTok, and watched the debate explode. More than 11,600 views later, the verdict was in: some of my choices were inspired, others were questionable, and a few omissions were downright unforgivable.

So, did I get it wrong?

In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I'm revisiting my controversial rankings, responding to your comments, admitting where I missed the mark, and doubling down on the choices I'm absolutely prepared to defend.

Did Leonardo DiCaprio...


Can Movies Be Therapy? The Films I Turn to When Life Gets Hard
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10/20/2026

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Can movies be a form of self-therapy?

We all have those films we return to when life gets difficult. Not necessarily the happiest movies or the ones with the most uplifting endings, but the stories that speak to us personally, offer a little perspective, or remind us that there's still plenty worth celebrating in life.

In this personal and hopeful episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy explores the restorative power of cinema, sharing five films he turns to for comfort, encouragement, and...


Inside THE NORTH: A Breathtaking Film About Friendship and Finding Ourselves
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10/13/2026

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Two friends. Ten years apart. A 330-mile journey through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands.

On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, we're joined by writer/director Bart Schrijver and stars Bart Harder and Carles Pulido for a fascinating conversation about their extraordinary new film, THE NORTH (2025) — a beautifully understated, deeply immersive, and profoundly moving exploration of friendship, reconnection, and the healing power of nature.

Set against some of the most spectacular landscapes ever captured on film, TH...


KANSAS BOWLING: CUDDLY TOYS, 35mm & Letting the Audience Decide
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10/06/2026

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Filmmaker, actress and provocateur Kansas Bowling joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast to revisit her audacious film CUDDLY TOYS, now returning to audiences with a striking new 35mm print.

Originally shot on Super 16mm, CUDDLY TOYS adopts the deceptively innocent language of 1960s and ’70s educational films to present a surreal, unsettling series of vignettes featuring a cast of 100 actresses. The result is a film that can be funny, shocking, disturbing and deliberately difficult to pin down.

Kansas joins Joe to discuss the...


Can We Learn to Be Happy? Filmmaker Barbara Miller on WISDOM OF HAPPINESS & the Dalai Lama
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09/30/2026

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Can we actually learn to be happier? And if we want a more peaceful world, does that change have to begin within ourselves?

This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe welcomes acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Miller, producer and co-director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS — the extraordinary new documentary offering audiences an intimate encounter with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and his deeply human message of compassion, inner peace, and our shared responsibility for one another.

Barbara takes us behind the making of the fi...


RESIDENT EVIL (2026) Is Fantastic… And I Think I Know Who The Next James Bond Is...
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09/22/2026

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What happens when your scheduled guest cancels at the last minute? You throw out the script and start talking about whatever the hell you've been watching.

That's exactly what happened on this week's episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast — and it turned into one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet.

First up: Zach Cregger's RESIDENT EVIL. I went in expecting a fun horror movie and came away convinced it may be the best horror film I've seen all year. I'll explain why — completely spoiler-free — and why Cr...


IS ORIGINALITY OVERRATED? Why Hollywood Keeps Telling the Same Stories
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09/15/2026

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Hollywood has run out of ideas.

We’ve all heard it: sequels, remakes, reboots, franchises, adaptations, spin-offs and prequels. But what if we’re asking the wrong question?

In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, we tackle the increasingly common complaint that Hollywood has “run out of ideas” and ask whether originality itself may be overrated in cinema.

Because here’s the uncomfortable truth: how many truly original stories are there? Shakespeare didn’t invent every story he told. George Lucas didn’t invent the Hero’s Journey. Quent...


THE AI QUESTION HOLLYWOOD DOESN’T WANT TO ASK: Film Producer Elizabeth Caddy on GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE
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09/01/2026

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What if the technology threatening Hollywood could actually protect some of its most vulnerable performers?

Film producer Elizabeth Caddy returns to The Fixate & Binge Podcast for a provocative, wide-ranging conversation that begins with Gore Verbinski’s GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE and quickly evolves into something much bigger: the rapidly changing—and increasingly unsettling—relationship between artificial intelligence, entertainment, and humanity.

Elizabeth and Joe dive into the dangers AI poses to filmmaking, creativity, performers, and society itself, while also confronting an idea that i...


THE LAST PICTURE SHOWS: A 10,825-Mile Journey Through America's Vanishing Theaters
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08/25/2026

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For decades, movie theaters have been more than places to watch films—they’ve been gathering places, community landmarks, and an essential part of the American experience. But across the country, many of those theaters are disappearing.

Award-winning, National Emmy-winning documentarian, writer, and producer Rustin Thompson set out to see them before they’re gone.

In his new film, THE LAST PICTURE SHOWS, Rustin takes an extraordinary 10,825-mile road trip through the American West, traveling through Washington, Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Arizona and visiting small towns...


WHY WE LOVE BAD PEOPLE — AND THE DANGEROUS REASONS WE EXCUSE THEM
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08/18/2026

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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 when does understanding become justification?

In this nearly hour-long solo episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe Curdy explores our fascination...


DO US PART: The Rom-Com Isn’t Dead — Writer & Director Reed Arnold Just Proved It!
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08/11/2026

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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—the writer, director, and star of DO US PART, his impressive feature-film debut—to talk about bringing a genuinely funny, heartfelt romantic comed...


THE ODYSSEY Explained: Christopher Nolan's Most Human Film Yet?
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08/04/2026

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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 become? What does "coming home" truly mean after years of war, violence, moral compromise, and unbearable loss?

Joe also offers an honest—and perhaps cont...


25 YEARS OF QUEER CINEMA HISTORY: Queer Cinema Trailblazer Todd Stephens & Birkett Turton Celebrate the Cult Classic GYSPY 83
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07/28/2026

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Twenty-five years after its release, GYPSY 83 has 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 been recognized as a trailblazer in Queer Cinema, creating deeply personal stories centered around identity, belonging, friendship, and...


The Heart Behind the 2025 film HORSEGIRLS: Lauren Meyering & Lillian Carrier on Authentic Autism Representation
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07/14/2026

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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 mother, played by Gretchen Mol. As Margarita discovers the unexpected world of competitive hobby horse riding, she begins to find confidence, community, and her own identity at a pivotal moment in both...


The Mid-Year Movie & TV Check-In: What's Working in 2026?
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07/07/2026

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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 surprises, a few disappointments, and the common themes that seem to be resonating with audiences today.

Featuring discussion of Pr...


WATCHING THE SKIES (Part 2): Award-Winning Writer/Filmmaker Vito Trupiano on DISCLOSURE DAY, UAPs & the UFO Mystery
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06/30/2026

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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 enthusiast's curiosity to one of humanity's greatest mysteries. Together, we dive deep into Steven Spielberg's DISCLOSURE DAY, discussing what resonated, what left us w...


WATCHING THE SKIES How UFO Movies Reflect America's Hopes, Fears, & Fascination with the Unknown (Part 1 of 2)
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06/23/2026

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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 films.

In Part One of this two-part series, I explore classics such as THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, E.T. THE E...


HOW DO YOU HEAL AFTER LOSS? | HONEYJOON Writer & Director Lilian T. Mehrel on Grief, Love & Finding Joy Again
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06/16/2026

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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.

Then, Joe sits down with Mehrel to discuss her acclaimed debut feature, HONEYJOON, a moving...


Everything, Everywhere, All at Once... Except a Day Off: Jennifer Levinson's Hollywood Journey
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06/09/2026

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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 when things don't go according to plan, Jennifer reflects on the experiences that shaped her both professionally and personally. She discusses how her definition of...


HOW HORROR BECAME HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST BOOM: Fear, Profit & the Future of Cinema
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06/02/2026

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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, horror continues to thrive where many blockbuster formulas struggle.

We examine why audiences increasingly connect with fear-driven storytelling, how viral marketing and online word-of-mouth have transformed horror...


From GRAVITY FALLS to X-FILES: The Ultimate Teen & Tween Summer Watch List
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05/26/2026

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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, classic seasons of THE SIMPSONS, and more, Joe Curdy breaks down great shows...


The Forgotten Grindhouse Fever Dream of MATADOR BOLERO | Jonathan Rosado Interview
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05/19/2026

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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 logic of David Lynch and the surrealist symbolism of Alejandro Jodorowsky while carving out a strange identity all its own.

Jonathan discusses the film’s visual lang...


When America Fell in Love With Villains: Did Prestige TV Break Our Moral Compass?
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05/12/2026

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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 explores the rise of morally gray storytelling and asks an uncomfortable question:

Did America become so conditioned to rooting for antiheroes that we started doing the same thing in real life?

Con...


LOUDER THAN GUNS: Director Doug Pray on Music, Dialogue, and America's Gun Divide
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05/05/2026

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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 during Old Crow Medicine Show's concert tour, the filmmakers transformed barbershops, barbecue joints, churches, and gun stores into spaces for honest, compassionate conversation.

Doug shares...


Lost Luggage, Family Baggage, and KANGAROO ISLAND with Screenwriter Sally Gifford & Director Timothy David
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04/28/2026

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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, reconciliation, and the complicated ties that bind us. We explore Sally's richly layered screenplay, Tim's assured feature directorial debut, and how the film expertly balances...


The A Cappella Documentary Everyone’s Talking About — JUST SING (with Its Creators)
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04/21/2026

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🎙️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 seat to ambition, vulnerability, and the emotional highs and lows of college performers chasing something bigger than themselves.

Shot in an intima...


He’s Back: Co-Creator and former co-host Jared Clavin Returns for a Binge- Worthy Podcast Reunion!
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04/14/2026

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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 what’s hooked him, what’s surprised him, and what’s worth your time.


We also...


Gas Prices are up...So we're staying in (and watching everything!): A Spring Break & Easter Weekend Survival Guide for Families
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04/07/2026

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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 age group.


From the emotional storytelling of GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO and the high-energy fun of ROALD DAHL'S<...


PROJECT HAIL MARY: Finding Friendship at the Edge of the Universe
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03/31/2026

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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 something far more unexpected.

This episode explores how PROJECT HAIL MARY uses science not just as spectac...


I Worked With Chuck Norris — The Untold Side of a Legend | Oscars 2026 Hits & Misses
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03/24/2026

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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 and kindness that defined him behind the scenes.

I also talk about a lesser-known chapter of my journey—auditioning for the pilot of WALK...


🎙️Working With David Fincher & Ridley Scott: Sam Troughton Tells All | Ep. 200
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03/17/2026

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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 and Scott’s fast-moving, large-scale filmmaking style—offering insight into how each director shapes performance, tone, and the on-set experience.

Beyond the director deep di...


When the World Is on Fire… Do Movies Still Matter?
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03/10/2026

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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 about current events and their cultural impact. Against the backdrop of rising global tensions — including a brief look at the complicated history between the United Sta...


GUNFIGHTER PARADISE: Jethro Waters on Faith, Madness & the Dark Side of Patriotism
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03/03/2026

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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 informed by Waters’ own lived experiences, the film reflects on the worrying directions such cultural leanings may take. Featuring acclaimed actress Jessica Hecht (SEINFELD...


"Horror with a Heartbeat: The Adams Family on MOTHER OF FLIES, Shudder, and Surviving Cancer"
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02/24/2026

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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, folk-horror sensibility rooted in landscape, ritual, and psychological unease. But what emerges in conversation is something even more p...


Built for the Grind: Mike Ferguson on the Indie Film Hustle and BLACKOUT!
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02/17/2026

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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 isn’t guaranteed. But off-screen, Mike’s career mirrors that same intensity. No safety net. No waiting around. Just momentum.

We talk ab...


From Spielberg to the Safdie Brothers: The Life of a Real Working Actor!
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02/10/2026

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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 series like BOARDWALK EMPIRE and Netflix's DAREDEVIL and JESSICA JONES, Phil shares what it’s actually like to b...


From Bangkok with Laughs: POLICE ACADEMY 2, WICKER PARK, and Assigned Viewing Gone Right!
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02/03/2026

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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 relationship with movies — and close things out with a timely look at Ryan Coogler's SINNERS, fresh off its historic 16 Oscar nominations.

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PLACE YOUR BETS! Writer & Director DiAnté Jenkins Makes His 2026 Oscar Predictions!
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01/27/2026

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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 record to the test. Together, host Joe Curdy and Jenkins break down the year’s most talked-about contenders across all the major categories, from Best P...


The Many Lives of Larry Bagby -- Acting, Music, BAND ON THE RUN, with Writer & Director Jeff Hupp, Part 2
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01/20/2026

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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 KINGDOMS, why he's holding out to binge all episodes of season 2 of HBO's THE PITT — followed by his Letterbox...