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

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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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Writer/director Jeff Hupp joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss his 2025 indie feature BAND ON THE RUN— a heartfelt, DIY road-trip film shot in just eight days that captures a fleeting moment in the late 1990s Detroit Garage Rock scene.
Centered on the rock trio 'Hot Freaks', the film follows drummer Jesse Grant (Matthew Perl) as he rallies his bandmates to chase a last-chance opportunity to play SXSW, hoping to escape the gravitational pull of dead-end jobs and inherited disappointment. What begins as a familiar “band on the road” story becomes something more intimate when Jesse’s paraplegic father (Larry Bagby) joins the journey — grounding the film in a deeply human exploration of ambition, regret, and the fragile bond between parent and child.
In this conversation, Hupp reflects on Detroit’s often-overlooked music history, the realities of ultra-low-budget filmmaking, his own background in advertising, and why Band on the Run is ultimately less about success than the courage to try. 
Drawing inspiration from films like ALMOST FAMOUS and THE COMMITMENTS, the episode celebrates artists who dare to take their shot — even when the odds are stacked against them.
Band on the Run is now streaming on Amazon Prime!
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