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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From Watsonville to Hollywood: Sedrick Cabrera on FREAKY TALES, DREAMS, and Working with Screen Legends (Part 2)
Send us a text In this second half of my two-part conversation, actor Sedrick Cabrera takes us inside his recent film work and the leap from stage to screen. We explore his experience on FREAKY TALES including what it was like sharing the set with Pedro Pascal, and his role in acclaimed director Michel Franco’s DREAMS
Sedrick Cabrera’s Origin Story: Theatre Roots and the Making of a Hollywood Actor (Part 1)
Send us a text 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 on FREAKY TALES. We dive into his formative years at San Jose State University’s Theatre Arts Program, where he d
The Art of Grief and Comedy -- Actress and Writer of 2022's Indie Hit TRUST Jennifer Levinson!
Send us a text 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 her 2022 film TRUST which she wrote, executive produced and starred in. This in-depth conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into
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