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.
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HBO's Boardwalk Empire's influence on author JL Flannery's 2025 novel 'Trouble in Atlantic City'
Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joseph Curdy sits down with novelist J.L. Flannery, whose debut novel "Trouble in Atlantic City" plunges readers into the grit, glamour, and danger of 1927 Atlantic City -- at the height of Prohibition. Drawing inspiration from meticulous research and H
Send us a text 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 questions lurking beneath. *What does it mean to be conscious? *Who controls our autonomy in a world dominated by corporate titans acting as modern-day worl
Campfire Tales: The Making of MARSHMALLOW, 2025’s Must-See Indie Horror Sensation with Director Daniel DelPurgatorio & Producer Todd M. Friedman
Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down sit down with director Daniel DelPurgatorio and producer Todd M. Friedman to dive deep into their critically acclaimed indie-horror gem, MARSHMALLOW. The conversation explores the film’s clever meta-take on summer camp horror, what it was like fil
I Can't Stop Thinking About Zach Cregger's New Horror Sensation WEAPONS -- But For Very Different Reasons!
Send us a text 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. I dive into two of the most talked-about new releases: BOB TREVINO LIKES
Behind the Camera with DAVID BOWEN: Surfing, Hawaii, Storytelling, and Two Emmys Later
Send us a text 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 of surfing and ocean culture from a life well-lived. David shares
Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down with award-winning independent filmmaker Harley Wallen to discuss his latest film, FINDING NICOLE — the harrowing true story of domestic abuse survivor Nicole Beverley, whose story was featured on CNN’s INSIDE with Chris Cuomo (Season 2,