1×05: “Little Fear of Lightning” Review
It’s a Looking Glass centered episode, but Tim and Mike might spend a little too much time talking about what Wade watches on TV.
Nov 22, 2019•38 min
Watchers on the Couch
NOW COVERING: House of the Dragon Season 2
Originally a Game of Thrones discussion podcast, The Watchers on the Couch is now a multi-series podcast covering film and television including Game of Thrones, Westworld, American Gods and others. Hosted by Tim and Mike.
Episodes
2×06: “The Mother” Review
We have crossed the halfway point of season 2! Learn about all the joy that motherhood brings in this breakdown of episode 6 with Debby and Chris! For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, DIRTY-BIRDIES!
Nov 16, 2019•58 min
1×04: “If You Don’t Like My Story…” Review
This week, Watchmen shows us the absolutely worst place to go fishing. We have more questions than answers. Trieu story!
Nov 15, 2019•32 min
1×03: “She Was Killed By Space Junk” Review
Tim and Mike discuss episode 3 of the HBO original series Watchmen. We’ve known from the beginning, but Adrian Veidt is officially revealed to the audience, and another of the former Watchmen arrives in Tulsa, bringing along with her something long and blue.
Nov 08, 2019•45 min
Restore Hope [2×04] & The Laughing Place [2×05]
Get ready to listen to Debby and Chris talk about a whole lotta SAD! Episodes 4 and 5 really went places! Only half a season left… For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, DIRTY-BIRDIES!
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 26 min
2×02-03: “New Jerusalem” & “The Ties That Bind” Review
It’s a two-fer episode! Debby and Chris talk all about episodes 2 and 3! Is Ace a body-snatcher? Is Annie impervious to cuts? Why is that cop covered in goo? They ponder these things while you listen to them ponder. For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and […]
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min
1×02: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” Review
We discover some details about Angela’s past, and Mike has a theory about Judd. Tim and Mike discuss “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.
Oct 31, 2019•33 min
2×01: Let The River Run
Go absolutely CRAZY for this second season premiere episode covering everything from Annie’s bizarre walk to scary black bat-bugs! Also, find out about Debby’s very interesting tv and movie watching ritual. For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, DIRTY-BIRDIES!
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 19 min
1×01: “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” Review
Mike and Tim discuss the series premiere of the HBO original series “Watchmen.” Intro music is “Until Your Engine Stops II” by TeknoAXE.
Oct 25, 2019•34 min
SK News & IT Chapter 2
Debby and Chris end their summer with this pile of news and a frank conversation about IT Chapter 2. (Sans the space turtle) For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, Constant Watchers!
Sep 27, 2019•2 hr 31 min
‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood…’ Review!
Chris (Ritual Disc Flip Podcast) and Jordan (The High Files podcast) went to see Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood…’ and this is them talking about it! SPOILERS INSIDE! For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening!
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Quentin Tarantino Retrospective
Chris (Watchers Castle Rock) and Jordan (The High Files podcast) talk all things Quentin in this overview of his career and their relationship with his films. Referenced clip of woman screaming at Quentin while he accepts an award at Cannes: https://youtu.be/O_nepsbQXaA For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories […]
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Pet Sematary (2019) Review & Trailer Grab-bag!
Debby and Chris reunite to discuss the reboot (re-imagining?) of Pet Sematary. They also bring you commentary on the recent deluge of trailers for tv shows and movies that are on the way in the near future! And don’t think they forgot about POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU because that’s in here, too! For more information visit […]
May 27, 2019•1 hr 28 min
The Iron Throne (8×06) Review | Series Finale!
You are exactly where you are supposed to be. With us – your Watchers on the Couch – as Game of Thrones comes to a close. We’ve poured a glass of Johnnie White Walker. Mike brings a book. Tim defends his king. Sarah hates chairs. The series may be over, but the Watchers will return. […]
May 23, 2019•2 hr 38 min
The Bells (8×05) Review
Tim, Sarah, and Mike are divided once again on episode 5. Was Dany’s heel turn unexpected and poorly executed? Was Varys trying to poison her? Where’d that horse come from? All this and our speculations for the end of the series are in this week’s Watchers on the Couch. We reveal the results of Round […]
May 16, 2019•1 hr 25 min
The Last of the Starks (8×04) Review
It’s a double shot of depress-o when we lose two beloved characters. And all the frothed giants milk on top doesn’t help some glaring believability issues go down any smoother. With some Venti-size crossbows, and some grande screwups, it’s anyone’s guess who will end up on the Iron Scone. Ben D. Knee, your order is […]
May 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min
The Long Night [8×03] Review
It wouldn’t be a season of Watchers on the Couch if the cast wasn’t at odds with each other over at least one episode this year. The Battle of Winterfell is over, we count our dead, talk about our likes and dislikes, and debunk some of the more stupid internet hate comments we’ve seen. We […]
May 01, 2019•1 hr 21 min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms [S8E2] Review
Tim predicts an old-fashioned heel turn at the worst possible moment. Mike is fascinated by giant nipples. Gendry lights a fire in the forge of Sarah’s heart. We recap the Round 1 results of our Game of Thrones Ultimate Survivor Bracket. Be sure to follow us on our social medias (medias? mediai? what is the […]
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 19 min
8×01: Winterfell
Welcome back, Watchers! It’s been a long wait, and now there is no time for any of this! Tim, Sarah, and Mike take a trip to Winterfell for some long awaited reunions, as well as some unexpected ones.
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Captain Marvel (2019) Review
Chris Naes, Debby Hodges, and Nick Beck discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe debut of Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson.
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 22 min
IT 1990 Miniseries Special!
Debby and Chris return to give you a special episode about the two-part television event from 1990, Stephen King’s IT! Pennywise’ teeth close-ups, bloody water balloons, and lots of other scary stuff couldn’t keep us away from this…unique pair of movies! Enjoy! We would love to hear your feedback! Feel free to send us a […]
Jan 20, 2019•2 hr
Aquaman (2018) Review
“Colorguard to Victory” Do you really need Willem Dafoe’s help to learn special moves? Tim, Jimmy and Nick deep dive (HA!) into Aquaman, one of the most enjoyable DC movies to date. Jimmy has a new Man Crush Monday. Nick tries out his YouTube intro. Tim wonders if Nicole Kidman is actually CGI. If you […]
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 20 min
“It Takes You Away” (S11E09) Review
Someone is trying way too hard to be a junior level David Lynch, in an otherwise amazing episode. Is the show finally hitting stride now that it’s only inches away from the finish line? Sarah and Tim give you the rundown of the episode and discuss THAT scene. November Episode of Watchers at the Movies […]
Dec 08, 2018•31 min
“Kerblam!” and “The Witchfinders” (S11E7&8) Review
Tim and Sarah recap and review episodes 7 and 8 of the 11th Series of Doctor Who. In "Who News" we have updates on Series 12 and a boatload of unsubstantiated rumors. Click through to our website, our show notes are loaded this week!
Nov 29, 2018•41 min
Fantastic Beasts 2 (2018) Review
Debby, Nick, Tim and Sarah dive into the Wizarding World after seeing the latest film in the Fantastic Beast series. We discuss our favorite beasts, the sudden change in the pronunciation of Grindlewald, and, of course, more bad theater patrons!
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 3 min
“Demons of the Punjab” (S11E06) Review
Is the 13the Doctor the most irresponsible amongst all the incarnations? Is there a real purpose to an episode where both the Doctor and the aliens are ultimately completely unnecessary to the story?
Nov 16, 2018•31 min
“The Tsuranga Conundrum” (S11E05) Review
Hold on to your pajamas! We're halfway through the season, but according to Doctor Boo Hoo, some people are through with Who altogether. Tim introduces Doctor Woo Hoo as he and Sarah discuss the latest episode of General Space Hospital.
Nov 09, 2018•44 min
“Arachnids in the UK” (S11E04) Review
We’re four episodes into the new series, and the show remains divisive online. Where does this latest episode rank among the worst rated episodes of “New Who” and is it deserving of the hate?
Nov 02, 2018•39 min
Castle Rock Season One Wrap-Up Show!
Debby and Chris return to Castle Rock once more to try and make some sense for you fine listeners with the assistance of Marc Bernardin. He didn’t come on the show, but he might as well have! He gives some answers and they are going to relay them to you. Deal? Plus: Chris and Debby […]
Oct 27, 2018•59 min
“Rosa” Review [S11E03]
The worst season of Doctor Who ever?! According to Doctor Boo Hoo, it may be. Tim and Sarah discuss the episode “Rosa,”and debate having a socially important episode against a Doctor Who episode where the Doctor doesn’t (and arguably shouldn’t) do much of anything. Or was what should have been an important and powerful episode […]
Oct 25, 2018•37 min