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Binge or Purge

81 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings

What to watch (or skip) on streaming networks. Hidden gems and indie surprises.

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I Think You Should Leave (s2), Gunpowder Milkshake and Breach

January 16, 2022 00:26 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MB

This week Joe and Dimo talk about the second season of "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson", a movie (?) called Gunpowder Milkshake, and the Bruce Willis vehicle Breach. We are BACK in 2022 and want your suggestions, email them to [email protected]

Bo Burnham - Inside, This is Pop and Paul McCartney 1,2,3

August 01, 2021 21:50 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MB

Dimo and Joe review a highly-acclaimed comedy special by Bo Burnham, a new Netflix docuseries about the history of Pop music, and a Paul McCartney documentary. He was in the Beatles apparently.

Hacks, Panic and Something Called "Lupan"

July 22, 2021 18:29 - 30 minutes - 55.2 MB

Dimo and Joe discuss the Emmy's, HBO Max's "Hacks", Amazon Prime's "Panic", something called "Lupan", and Dimo tries to review a Marvel show.

Without Remorse, Sasquatch, Rutherford Falls

July 15, 2021 23:53 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MB

Dimo was RIGHT for once, Joe was wrong. Tom's Clancy's "Without Remorse" Amazon movie happened. "Rutherford Falls" on the Peacock. "Sasquatch", a Hulu docu-series. "Hunting Squatch" is explained, sort of. We're also available on Odyssey now.

Wayne, In and Of Itself, Safe Harbour, Nate Bartgaze's "The Greatest Average American"

May 24, 2021 15:46 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MB

The guys review "Wayne" on Amazon, Derek DelGuardio's Hulu special "In and of Itself", Australian mini-series "Safe Harbour" and Nate Bargatze's new standup special "The Greatest Average American" on Netflix. Dimo teases "Chad" from regular TV, even though we aren't supposed to review TV.

WE'RE BACK - Godzilla vs. Kong, Loudermilk

April 29, 2021 18:03 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MB

Dimo returns with a basket full of rants and Joe is ready to antagonize him. Then the guys review Superman versus King Kong or something, Joe reviews Peter Farrelly's "Loudermilk", and finally a documentary titled "Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies". Thanks for listening!

The 2nd Annual BINGIES & PURGIES Awards!

January 16, 2021 16:22 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MB

It's here! Dimo and Joe pick their favorite, least favorite and most surprising streaming shows and movies of 2020. Thanks to everyone who supports the show, you're all BINGE materials to us!

Mank, Hillbilly Elegy, Superintelligence

December 24, 2020 22:03 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MB

Dimo and Joe review Netflix original "Mank" by David Fincher and Jack Fincher. Then Ron Howard's Netflix film "Hillbilly Elegy" based on the book by J.D. Vance and starring Glenn Close and Amy Adams. Then Melissa McCarthy and James Corden's HBO Max exclusive "Superintelligence" and finally "Fargo" season 4.

The Black Godfather, Run, The Undoing and Code 8

December 13, 2020 21:56 - 30 seconds - 49.7 MB

Dimo and Joe discuss the Clarance Avant documentary "The Black Godfather", yet another Munchausen syndrome by proxy movie "Run", David E. Kelley's HBO miniseries "The Undoing" and Netflix original movie "Code 8".

The Liberator, Prospect, Moonbase 8 and the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special!

December 05, 2020 03:51 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MB

Dimo and Joe review "The Liberator", an indie gem "Prospect", Showtime and A24's Moonbase 8 and of course the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. Happy Life Day!

On the Rocks, The Queen's Gambit, The Comedy Store

November 19, 2020 21:26 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MB

Dimo and Joe review Sofia Coppola's latest "On the Rocks" (Apple TV +), "The Queen's Gambit" (Netflix original series) and "The Comedy Store" documentary (Showtime).

Hubie Halloween, Utopia, Ted Lasso, The Boys (season 2) and Lovecraft Country

November 06, 2020 03:52 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MB

Dimo and Joe cover lots of ground this episode - beginning with Adam Sandler's new Netflix original movie "Hubie Halloween". Then on to Amazon Prime's "Utopia", Hulu's "Ted Lasso" and quick recaps of "The Boys" second season and HBO's "Lovecraft Country". This episode contains strong feelings.

"Captain Black" filmmaker and star Jeffrey Johnson, "Raised by Wolves" and "Challenger: The Final Flight"

October 27, 2020 14:33 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MB

Dimo and Joe interview the writer/director/star of "Captain Black" Jeffrey Johnson. Then Dimo talks about "Raised by Wolves" and a quick review of the Netflix documentary "Challenger: The Final Flight".

The Social Dilemma, The Binge, Away and Ratched/Hollywood

October 20, 2020 16:10 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MB

Dimo and Joe review a hot new doc called "The Social Dilemma", Hilary Swank and Josh Charles new series "Away", "The Binge" and Ryan Murphy's latest series "Ratched".

Dior Scott from "Last Chance U", "Class Action Park" and "I'm Thinking of Ending Things"

September 22, 2020 17:56 - 43 minutes - 79 MB

Dimo and Joe interview Laney College's Dior Scott from "Last Chance U". We talk about football, resilience, mental health and - most importantly - Coach Beam's mustache game. We also talk about how Dimo is lucky to not have been on any waterslides and how freaking weird Charlie Kaufman is.

We were right about Cobra Kai, HBO Max is here, "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound", "High Score" and an interview with Charles 'Disco' Rider from "Most Likely to Succeed" (Amazon).

September 14, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MB

Dimo and Joe say "we told you so" about Cobra Kai, talk about HBO's new "Max" offering, and a filmmaking documentary called "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound" (on Amazon Prime). Second, a review of 10-year indie documentary "Most Likely to Succeed" featuring a phone interview with Charles "Disco" Rider. And trust us - his uplifting energy is the best part of our episode. Lastly, "High Score", a Netflix documentary-series about the proliferation of video games. This episode brought t...

The Vast of Night, Louie Anderson's "Big Underwear" Standup Special, and Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

August 27, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MB

Dimo and Joe review a reaaaal indie film "The Vast of Night" (Amazon), Louie Anderson's standup special "Big Underwear" and a weird documentary called "Mucho Mucho Amor". #pishposh #talkingchimp @bingeorpurge

Emmys Thoughts, Irresistible, The Old Guard, Palm Springs and Down to Earth with Zac Efron

August 15, 2020 23:21 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MB

Dimo and Joe cover a lot of ground today, first by patting ourselves on the back for our Emmy picks. Then we get into some reviews including the Jon Stewart / Steve Carell "Irresistible", Netflix's "The Old Guard", Hulu's Andy Samberg movie "Palm Springs" and finally a docuseries that features Zac Efron shirtless 90 percent of the time! Twitter: @bingeorpurge IG: @bingeorpurgepodcast [email protected]

"Dark" (again), Kerri Strug review, "Hamilton"'s video version and "Greyhound"

August 03, 2020 03:29 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MB

Dimo and Joe recap Dark, Disney +'s Hamilton streaming production, "Two Pink Doors" on Hulu, and Apple TV +'s "Greyhound" starring Tom Hanks. Email us your recommendations at [email protected]

Interview with Laura Somers (co-writer and director of Netflix's indie acquisition "Rich Kids"), "Lenox Hill" COVID update, "Becky" on Amazon Prime, a Netflix Original Series "History 101"

July 19, 2020 02:44 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MB

Dimo and Joe got to interview Laura Somers about her recently acquired indie "Rich Kids" on Netflix, an update on "Lenox Hill"'s bonus episode and Dimo's review of "History 101" on Netflix which is about some things and whatever other stuff. Recommend our next reviews! [email protected]

Uncut Gems, Dave Chappelle's "8:46", Into the Night, The Politician and Making the Mandalorian

July 11, 2020 23:38 - 30 seconds - 51.3 MB

Dimo and Joe discuss the Cobra Kai shakeup, Uncut Gems, Dave Chappelle's 8:46, Into the Night, The Politician Season 2, and the "Disney Gallery" making of the Mandalorian series on Disney +. Dimo explains what "practical effects" means with surprising clarity. And "peg warmers" with unsurprising clarity. @bingeorpurge @thejessygreer @dimodammit @joetay1010

Space Force, season 2 check-ins and Lenox Hill.

June 25, 2020 21:28 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Dimo and Joe have missed each other a lot and finally get to record in person again. We talk about Space Force, Veep-itus and which Southwestern state we'll be moving to next month. Also, a drive-by of Season 2's that we liked ("Dead to Me" and "Rami") and a cool Docs-series called "Lenox Hill" which just dropped a bonus episode TODAY 6/24.

Upload, The Wrong Missy, The Rainbow documentary and Trial by Media

June 13, 2020 04:30 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MB

Dimo and Joe review Amazon's "Upload", Adam Sandler's friends' movie "The Wrong Missy" on Netflix and do a flow chart to help Dimo decide what streaming service to call his favorite. Lastly a documentary about the famous Rainbow Bar & Grill on Sunset and finally docu-series "Trial by Media" about crazy people doing crazy stuff!

Anthony Chun of "Solar Opposites" interview,

June 05, 2020 19:22 - 30 seconds - 73.2 MB

Dimo and Joe interview animation director Anthony Chun from Hulu's "Solar Opposites" about his role with the show and some of his past work including King of the Hill and Bob's Burgers. Then guys discuss what is the deal with Jerry Seinfeld's new standup special?? And finally Louis C.K.'s special "Sincerely". This episode brought to you by Pants, remember those?? Twitter: @bingeorpurge IG: @bingeorpurgepodcast

Better Call Saul, Community, Circus of Books

May 27, 2020 03:42 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MB

Dimo bends his own rules to review Better Call Saul, Joe talks about a show that's been off the air for years, and then the guys discuss a fantastic documentary about a gay porn store. What can we say, quarantine is starting to get to us a little. Let us know what you think! [email protected]

Episode 052 - Extraction, Tales from the Loop, The Way Back and Beastie Boys

May 12, 2020 02:41 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MB

Dimo and Joe talk about the new awards environment, take a listener call and then review Netflix's original movie "Extraction", Amazon's "Tales from the Loop", Ben AffLECK's "The Way Back" and the Beastie Boys documentary. And we dismiss "Too Hot to Handle" so you'll stop asking. [email protected]

Episode 051 - The Platform, Hot Ones, The Chef Show and Ronny Chieng

May 03, 2020 15:15 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MB

Dimo and Joe recap "Dave" and "Westworld", then review "The Platform" on Netflix, YouTube's "Hot Ones", "The Chef Show" (Netflix) and finally Ronny Chieng's standup special "Asian Comedian Destroys America" also on Netflix.

Episode #50 Extravaganza - Calls, Blow the Man Down and Onward

April 20, 2020 14:58 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MB

Dimo and Joe celebrate Episode 50 by playing some messages left by listeners. Then reviews of Amazon's "Blow the Man Down" purchased at TIFF, and Pixar's latest "Onward".

Tiger King, Ozark and Some Good News

April 07, 2020 18:32 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MB

Dimo and Joe review the most popular circus in the world, Netflix's new documentary-series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness". Also included this week is the third season of "Ozark" and John Krasinsky's "Some Good News" YouTube channel. This episode is brought to you by staying home and staying safe! @bingeorpurge

Marc Maron's special, The Outsider, bad Hulu shows (+ Dave) and Big Time Adolescence.

March 28, 2020 18:34 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MB

Dimo and Joe review Marc Maron's new standup special, the decline of HBO and Pete Davidson's new indie movie. Also, a drive-by of Hulu's latest lineup including Lil Dicky's "Dave".

Episode 047 - Spenser Confidential, The Last Thing He Wanted and The Shield (?)

March 20, 2020 01:42 - 20 minutes - 37 MB

This week Dimo and Joe discuss Mark Wahlberg and Ben Affleck's Netflix original movies that probably cost a billion dollars each, as well as the arrival of The Shield on Hulu.

Episode 046 - Pete Davidson, I Am Not Okay With This and The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

March 10, 2020 01:21 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MB

Dimo and Joe review Pete Davidson's new standup special "Alive from New York", a show for teenagers and Dimo called "I am Not Okay with This" and lastly "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" to brighten everyone's day.

Episode 045 - Hunters, McMillions and Hatchback

February 29, 2020 14:58 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MB

Dimo and Joe review Amazon's "hunt" for a good original series, a documentary about Florida and the McDonald's monopoly scam and our second most indie review ever, "Hatchback".

Episode 044 - Horse Girl, Frances Ferguson and The Toys that Made Us

February 22, 2020 03:53 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MB

Dimo and Joe review the Netflix original movie starring Alison Brie "Horse Girl" (no relation to BoJack Horseman, don't worry). Also the guys discuss an obscure indie "Frances Ferguson" as well as "The Toys that Made Us" (and by "Us" we mean "Dimo"). [email protected] for recommendations! Twitter: @bingeorpurge IG: @bingeorpurgepodcast FB: /bingeorpurge

Episode 043 - Honey Boy, What Did Jack Do and BoJack Horseman

February 16, 2020 21:36 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MB

Dimo and Joe review indie film "Honey Boy", David Lynch's short "What Did Jack Do" and Joe gives a 4-hour dissertation of "BoJack Horseman".

Episode 042 - Three Christs, Joe Pera and Little America

February 07, 2020 23:08 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MB

Dimo and Joe review Apple TV's "Little America", a weird show called "Joe Pera talks with you" and a stacked movie that no one has ever heard of called "Three Christs". T: @bingeorpurge IG: @bingeorpurgepodcast

Episode 041 - Dracula, 2 Obscure Docs and The Two Popes

January 30, 2020 20:10 - 30 minutes - 55 MB

Dimo and Joe review the new Netflix series "Dracula", documentaries "Long Shot" and "At the Drive In", and finally "The Two Popes". RIP #24. Twitter: @bingepurge

Episode 040 - A mysterious magazine, Aaron Hernandez, Spinning Out and I Lost My Body

January 23, 2020 19:03 - 47.1 MB

Dimo and Joe review the Aaron Hernandez docuseries "Killer Inside", "Spinning Out" and a weird subtitled cartoon movie "I Lost My Body". This episode brought to you by www.eyeways.com

Episode 039 - You, Rush Doc and Duran Duran Doc

January 16, 2020 20:08 - 61.5 MB

This week Dimo and Joe review two shows "You" that we've been hearing about constantly. Dimo also reviews two music documentaries and a bonus review of a show that only Spectrum customers can watch! (No, it's not the Dodgers games). FB: /bingeorpurge T: @bingeorpurge IG: @bingeorpurgepodcast

Episode 038 - The Witcher, Flint Town vs. American Son, and Don't F*** with Cats

January 10, 2020 03:08 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MB

Dimo and Joe review "The Witcher" (Netflix), compare "Flint Town" (Netflix) and "American Son" (Netflix) and finally "Don't F*** with Cats".  This episode brought to you by Hulu.   Twitter: @bingeorpurge IG: @bingeorpurgepodcast FB: www.facebook.com/bingeorpurge

Episode 037 - 6 Underground and Awards Season

January 02, 2020 17:26 - 21 minutes - 39.4 MB

Happy New Year!  Dimo and Joe review Michael Bay's "6 Underground" (Netflix) and talk about the upcoming awards shows and how right we are all the time! @bingeorpurge [email protected]

Episode 036 - Christmas Special Extravaganza!

December 24, 2019 07:36 - 27 minutes - 51 MB

Dimo and Joe discuss some new - and some of our favorite -Christmas specials: "Noelle" (Disney +), "A Very Murray Christmas" (Netflix), "The Kasey Musgraves Christmas Special" (Amazon) and "Klaus" on Netflix. Let us know what you think about the show - and don't forget to be a kid this week and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!   Facebook.com/bingeorpurge Twitter: @bingeorpurge [email protected]

Episode 035 - Maisel Season 3, Astonomy Club and M. Night's "Servant"

December 23, 2019 18:34 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MB

Dimo and Joe review season three of Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", the premiere of Netflix's sketch show "Astromony Club" and Apple TV + premiere of M. Night Shyamalan's "Servant". Facebook.com/bingeorpurge Twitter: @bingeorpurge [email protected]

Episode 034 - Marriage Story, The Movies that Made Us and Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator

December 14, 2019 19:17 - 25 minutes - 47 MB

This week Dimo and Joe review Golden Globe-nominated "Marriage Story" (Netflix), "The Movies That Made Us" (Netflix) and "Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator" (Netflix).  It's a good week for Netflix reviews. @bingeorpurge [email protected] www.bestdcp.com

Episode 033 - The HBO Extravaganza!

December 05, 2019 04:07 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MB

The HBO Special Extravaganza episode is here! Dimo and Joe review Watchmen, Room 104, His Dark Materials and Mrs. Fletcher. Then a rapid-fire run-down of some HBO show's past.   @bingeorpurge

Episode 032 - The Irishman, Rocket Man (not that one) and

November 27, 2019 23:40 - 33 minutes - 60.4 MB

Dimo and Joe review Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming originals.

Episode 032 - The Irishman, Rocket Man (not that one) and

November 27, 2019 23:40 - 33 minutes - 60.4 MB

On a special Thanksgiving episode, Dimo and Joe discuss the changing landscape of streaming original movies playing in theaters.  Then the guys review "The Irishman" (Netflix), a bizarre documentary called "Rocket Man: Mad Mike's Mission to Prove the Flat Earth" (Amazon) and "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+). Lots of discussion in this one about the evolution of streaming platforms, theatrical releases and as always - WHAT TO WATCH!   @bingeorpurge

Episode 031 - The Mandalorian and Seth Meyers vs. Arsenio Hall

November 23, 2019 03:45 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MB

Dimo's favorite day is here as he gets to review The Mandalorian (Disney +).  Joe throws in a cool Star Wars doc, and the guys compare Seth Meyers and Arsenio Hall's new Netflix standup specials.   @bingeorpurge

Episode 030 - Jack Ryan, End of the F-ing World, David Cross and The King

November 13, 2019 23:52 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MB

In this episode Dimo and Joe discuss the newly released second season of "Jack Ryan" (Amazon), season two of "The End of the F-ing World" (Netflix), David Cross's new comedy special "Oh, Come One" (Amazon) and Netflix original movie "The King". @bingeorpurge

Episode 029 - "Dolemite is My Name", "Living With Yourself" and "Batman and Bill"

November 07, 2019 05:09 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MB

Dimo and Joe remove the Eddie Murphy Netflix Original Movie Dolemite is My Name, the Paul Rudd Netflix origianal series "Living With Yourself" and a doc called "Batman and Bill".   @bingeorpurge

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