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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 Letterboxd review of the new horror film 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. From there, the discussion returns to Bagby, as he reflects on one of the most beloved chapters of his career: Disney’s modern classic HOCUS POCUS. Bagby shares behind-the-scenes memories, the unexpected cultural longevity of the film, and how its enduring popularity reshaped both his career and his connection with audiences. 
Bagby also pulls back the curtain on working with Academy Award winners Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon in James Mangold's WALK THE LINE. 
Jeff Hupp remains an essential voice throughout the conversation, offering thoughtful insight into Bagby’s creative journey, their shared work on BAND ON THE RUN, and the rare chemistry that develops when actor and filmmaker truly trust one another. Together, Bagby and Hupp reflect on how their collaboration strengthened the film’s emotional core — and hint at the possibility of future projects still to come.
The episode reaches a special, intimate highlight when Bagby performs a live, original song from BAND ON THE RUN, giving listeners a powerful glimpse into his artistry as both a musician and storyteller.
Warm, reflective, and full of heart, Part Two celebrates not only Bagby’s enduring career, but also the collaborative spirit between artist and filmmaker — bringing this two-part Fixate & Binge journey to a thoughtful and inspiring close.
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In Part One of a two-part Fixate & Binge Podcast special, host Joe Curdy sits down with longtime Hollywood actor and musician Larry Bagby and BAND ON THE RUN writer-director Jeff Hupp for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, longevity, and the many chapters of a life in entertainment.
Best known to fans for his memorable turns in television (MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and others) and film — from cult-favorite genre projects (HOCUS POCUS) to mainstream Hollywood (WALK THE LINE) — Bagby reflects on the twists and turns of his acting career, the freedom he’s found through music, and how both paths collide in BAND ON THE RUN, an indie film about chasing dreams before time runs out. Hupp joins the conversation to explore how the film came together, how Bagby helped shape its emotional core, and what it takes to bring a personal, passion-driven project to life.
Lighthearted, insightful, and full of behind-the-scenes stories, this first chapter sets the stage for a deeper dive into BAND ON THE RUN and the collaborative spirit that made it possible — with Part Two continuing the journey.
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Goodbye, STRANGER THINGS...
 ...hello, 2026, marks the start of a new year — and the end of an era.
As one of the most influential TV series of the past decade officially comes to a close, The Fixate & Binge Podcastreflects on what made STRANGER THINGS resonate so deeply — this time through a fresh voice that reminds us how and why lifelong fandoms are born.
From there, the conversation turns forward, spotlighting the most anticipated tv shows and films of 2026 — from major returning series and long-awaited new releases to a stacked slate of upcoming horror films and blockbuster events.
It’s an episode about endings and beginnings, fear and excitement, and the stories that connect generations — setting the tone for a year of watching, anticipating, and loving great movies and television.
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Fifty episodes. Eighteen clips. One unforgettable year.
To close out 2025, The Fixate & Binge Podcast does something a little different.
This special milestone episode brings together 18 standout moments from conversations with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, critics, and creatives from around the world — moments that stayed with me long after the microphones were turned off.
There’s no narration layered over these clips. No analysis interrupting them. Just the voices — candid, thoughtful, funny, vulnerable — speaking for themselves.
Across these excerpts, you’ll hear stories about:
The grind and joy of working in film and television
Creative risks that paid off (and some that almost didn’t)
The realities of independent filmmaking
Career breakthroughs, near-misses, and moments of pure serendipity
Why connection — with an audience, with collaborators, with the work — matters more than ever
This episode is both a thank-you and a time capsule:
to the guests who trusted me with their stories,
and to the listeners who made 2025 the biggest year yet for the podcast.
If you discovered a new film, a new artist, or a new perspective through The Fixate & Binge Podcast this year — I’m deeply grateful.
Here’s to the conversations that defined 2025… and to what’s coming next.
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In a rare solo episode after ten straight guest interviews, Joe Curdy returns to the mic solo with a full-on Podcast Stew — a wide-ranging, unfiltered mix of film reflection, pop-culture spectacle, and spoiler-free criticism.
The episode opens with reflections on Rob Reiner and his enduring film legacy, using his body of work as a reminder of how cinema can shape memory, comfort, and cultural conversation. From there, the discussion pivots sharply — and unapologetically — to a reaction to a headline-grabbing boxing weekend, breaking down the spectacle, stakes, and shock value of influencer-era fights colliding with real knockout power.
The episode ultimately circles back to the movies, with a spoiler-free deep dive into  James Cameron’s AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, including a full reading of Joe’s Letterboxd review and thoughts on where Cameron’s evolving Avatar saga stands within modern blockbuster filmmaking.
Loose by design but thoughtful throughout, this Podcast Stew captures the energy of a critic thinking out loud — where legacy, spectacle, and cinema all end up in the same bowl.
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