The 98th Oscars are almost here! From record-breaking Sinners nods to shocking snubs like Wicked: For Good and Guillermo del Toro, see the surprises, misses, and who could win Hollywood’s golden statue this year.
Scream 7 is shrouded in controversy, but in a vacuum, is it a good entry in this “only bangers” franchise? Iain shares his thoughts on Sidney Prescott’s return!
We all had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies when we were younger - so much so that there is room for a sequel to the original list! Here are 10 MORE of these crushes from way back when, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
Cynation Comics is back with their new series, Gods Among Men, and Rohan managed to sit down with the creators and writers for an interview about the first issue and what people can expect from the series.
The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
LEGO is changing the way we play one more time with the launch of SMART Bricks. Come along with us to Las Vegas for CES 2026 to find out more about their latest innovation in gaming.
Do the Upside Down’s monsters live up to the tabletop hype? I’m dusting off the Monster Manual to pit the show’s villains against their original lore. Are they a Total Party Kill or just a low-level encounter?
Tales of the Valiant is the 5e evolution we’ve been waiting for. With the game-changing Luck system and a setting where your homebrew is canon, discover why it's finally time to shelve your 2014 books.
The toys-to-life genre was thought to be dead and buried, but maybe it was just resting. Join Tom as he takes a look at the latest toys-to-life game, Aerthlings.
We went to Viva Más Vegas, a Dimension 20 live show using the characters from A Starstruck Odyssey, the TTRPG game DM'd by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Here's everything you missed from your favorite intrepid heroes!
You wouldn’t think it, but Blindspot had a big effect on the story of Critical Role. Iain explains why Campaign One and the NBC show are linked so heavily by Ashley Johnson.
PAX Aus 2025 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop talking about it just yet. Join Tom as he recaps some of his favourite moments from this year's event.
Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review
#THPS #TonyHawk
The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
The 98th Oscars are almost here! From record-breaking Sinners nods to shocking snubs like Wicked: For Good and Guillermo del Toro, see the surprises, misses, and who could win Hollywood’s golden statue this year.
Scream 7 is shrouded in controversy, but in a vacuum, is it a good entry in this “only bangers” franchise? Iain shares his thoughts on Sidney Prescott’s return!
We all had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies when we were younger - so much so that there is room for a sequel to the original list! Here are 10 MORE of these crushes from way back when, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
2025 was a banger year for cinema with heaps of excellent films releasing every month, but only 10 can rise above the rest and be the best of the best (sir)! Join Tom as he shares the definitive Top 10 films of 2025.
The 98th Oscars are almost here! From record-breaking Sinners nods to shocking snubs like Wicked: For Good and Guillermo del Toro, see the surprises, misses, and who could win Hollywood’s golden statue this year.
Scream 7 is shrouded in controversy, but in a vacuum, is it a good entry in this “only bangers” franchise? Iain shares his thoughts on Sidney Prescott’s return!
We all had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies when we were younger - so much so that there is room for a sequel to the original list! Here are 10 MORE of these crushes from way back when, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
With so many rumors attached to the Amazon Mass Effect TV Series, which are true and which are wishful thinking? And is the Fallout Series team set to work on Mass Effect? This is what we know so far.
2025 was a banger year for cinema with heaps of excellent films releasing every month, but only 10 can rise above the rest and be the best of the best (sir)! Join Tom as he shares the definitive Top 10 films of 2025.
28 Days Later: The Bone Temple is out in theaters just one year after the previous entry. But is the second film in Alex Garland’s trilogy the best installment yet? Iain gives you the scoop.
A film about a lonely white guy in Tokyo doesn’t sound all that entertaining, but the latest film from director Hikari is out to prove that statement wrong with Rental Family. Did she succeed? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on one of the best films of 2025.
We went to Fan Expo Portland 2026 and saw a LOT of hobbits and some really fantastic cosplay. Tap in to see our five favorite cosplays of the weekend, plus a sneaky bonus 'cosplay' that just made Andrea really happy.
LEGO is changing the way we play one more time with the launch of SMART Bricks. Come along with us to Las Vegas for CES 2026 to find out more about their latest innovation in gaming.
We went to New, sorry, Las Vegas to check out Bethesda's Fallout exhibit in the Atomic Museum. The exhibit gets a big Vault Boy thumbs up from us, check out everything we saw here.
We went to Universal Horror Unleashed at Area 15 in Las Vegas to experience the Krampus & Kin immersive horror holiday experience. Couch Soup copyeditor Andrea Carter only cried a little. Find out why here.
28 Days Later: The Bone Temple is out in theaters just one year after the previous entry. But is the second film in Alex Garland’s trilogy the best installment yet? Iain gives you the scoop.
A film about a lonely white guy in Tokyo doesn’t sound all that entertaining, but the latest film from director Hikari is out to prove that statement wrong with Rental Family. Did she succeed? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on one of the best films of 2025.
Jack Black and Paul Rudd have teamed up in a reboot of a series where the plot is that they’re rebooting the original film (it makes sense), and that film is Anaconda. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this unique way to reboot a franchise.
Five Nights at Freddy’s returned to the big screen with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, but did the sequel improve on the original? Join Tom as he gives his review of this horror sequel.
The first few episodes of Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table have been released on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Iain reports on his first impressions of the new light horror anime.
The next instalment in James Cameron’s magnum opus is here with Avatar: Fire and Ash, but has the momentum for this series begun to die down? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this latest trip to Pandora.
The War Between the Land and the Sea is the Doctor Who spinoff centering on UNIT that we’ve been asking for. Let us tell you why this Earthly 5-episode miniseries is worth any fan’s time.
Film Club is a hopeful, nerdy romantic comedy that left a fuzzy feeling in Iain’s heart. Despite its heavy themes, this six-part series could cure your seasonal affected disorder.
WWII films are a dime a dozen these days, but barely any of them focus on the immediate aftermath of the war, and that’s where Nuremberg comes in. Join Tom as he gives his review of this retelling of one of the most important trials in the history of the world.
LEGO is changing the way we play one more time with the launch of SMART Bricks. Come along with us to Las Vegas for CES 2026 to find out more about their latest innovation in gaming.
Do the Upside Down’s monsters live up to the tabletop hype? I’m dusting off the Monster Manual to pit the show’s villains against their original lore. Are they a Total Party Kill or just a low-level encounter?
Tales of the Valiant is the 5e evolution we’ve been waiting for. With the game-changing Luck system and a setting where your homebrew is canon, discover why it's finally time to shelve your 2014 books.
The toys-to-life genre was thought to be dead and buried, but maybe it was just resting. Join Tom as he takes a look at the latest toys-to-life game, Aerthlings.
We went to Viva Más Vegas, a Dimension 20 live show using the characters from A Starstruck Odyssey, the TTRPG game DM'd by Brennan Lee Mulligan. Here's everything you missed from your favorite intrepid heroes!
The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
Loki Season 2 has officially ended with the episode “Glorious Purpose”, and what a wild ride it was! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Thomas Richards, Erika Aundawyn, and Iain McParland for a Watching Now special, discussing the series’ ups and downs. Did the Loki series end satisfyingly or did it leave us gasping for more? What did they think of series newcomers? How about that character development: undercooked or jusssstttt right? And what does it all mean for the overarching MCU?
Trailers we are reacting to:
Avatar The Last Airbender - Showrunner Albert Kim and starring Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Tamlyn Tomita.
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire- Directed by Gil Kenan and starring Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace.
Let's watch - react - discuss.
This is Trailer Talk.
The Screen Smash crew takes a look at everything we know about the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with lots of speculations, predictions, and a few wild theories to boot
Movie games are usually not great, but all is not lost. We are here to give you our picks for which games are the crème of the crop when it comes to movie license tie-ins. See if you agree with our picks or if we missed any you think should make the cut!
Another week, another episode of Ahsoka. Episode 4 has dropped, and we don't know what to think about it. This episode was filled with fights, reveals, and an unexpected cameo; it was a rollercoaster of emotions. Some of us even got a little bit too stressed out, which may have caused some issues. Join us as we breakdown everything that happened in this installment of the Ahsoka Chronicles.
Trailers we are reacting to:
The Killer - Directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Fasbender.
The Book of Clarence - Directed by Jeymes Samuel and starring LaKeith Stanfield.
Let's watch - react - discuss.
This is Trailer Talk.
The Gang is back to talk about the games they played or didn't play over the holiday break. Then get into all the whip cracking games from the recent Xbox Developer Direct '24 #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #SenuassagaHellblade2 #Avowed Catch every Audio Podcast everywhere you listen Thursday. Catch the show Live on Twitch every Monday night at 6 […]
Loki Season 2 has officially ended with the episode “Glorious Purpose”, and what a wild ride it was! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Thomas Richards, Erika Aundawyn, and Iain McParland for a Watching Now special, discussing the series’ ups and downs. Did the Loki series end satisfyingly or did it leave us gasping for more? What did they think of series newcomers? How about that character development: undercooked or jusssstttt right? And what does it all mean for the overarching MCU?
Trailers we are reacting to:
Avatar The Last Airbender - Showrunner Albert Kim and starring Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Tamlyn Tomita.
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire- Directed by Gil Kenan and starring Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace.
Let's watch - react - discuss.
This is Trailer Talk.
The Screen Smash crew takes a look at everything we know about the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with lots of speculations, predictions, and a few wild theories to boot
Ben played Palworld expecting a funny monster-catching game, what he found was something incredibly interesting with wider implications for RPG gaming as a whole.
Movie quotes. We all have our favorites. But why do some people speak in movie quotes, and what does that say about them? Join Brandy as she shares some of her favorite movie quotes of all time and dives into the WHY!
We went to Fan Expo Portland 2026 and saw a LOT of hobbits and some really fantastic cosplay. Tap in to see our five favorite cosplays of the weekend, plus a sneaky bonus 'cosplay' that just made Andrea really happy.
After the most anticipated movies of the year it is time to talk about the TV shows. Many things are coming out that look insanely promising, but which ones will make the Top 10?
Michelle is back with the fiery finale recap of House of the Dragon! Did they pull off an epic season? Is she excited for Season 2? Read on to find out!
The 98th Oscars are almost here! From record-breaking Sinners nods to shocking snubs like Wicked: For Good and Guillermo del Toro, see the surprises, misses, and who could win Hollywood’s golden statue this year.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Back to the Future were time travel movies that became pop culture icons. Josh gives his take on why Bill and Ted have the edge.
Into the Spider-Verse was an absolute banger, so everyone waited in anticipation for the next installment. Well, I don’t think any of us thought that they would make something even better than the first one.
The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.