Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
At FanExpo Denver, horror comics creator Joseph Schmalke shared his vision for Midnight Factory Press, the importance of print in a digital age, and why creative ownership matters more than ever. Between booths, floppies, and consumer psychology, we hit it all in this sit down.
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.
Side-scrolling beat ‘em ups have been around a long time, and they’re currently undergoing a resurgence. Let’s get hyped for five of the most promising-looking games that have been announced in the genre!
New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
Pokémon GO is bringing Hyper Training into the game alongside the new Ancients Recovered event, but what is Hyper Training, and why should you care? Join Tom as he tells you all you need to know about Hyper Training and the new Pokémon GO additions.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games of the year, with a cast of terrific characters. But how would the Expeditioners rank against each other? We do the math so you don’t have to!
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle game is out now, and Michelle got to dive in early for a review. There’s whip yanking, great unknown circles, and so much more to unpack! Come along for her first official video game review!
Think you're a video game expert? Are you confident you know your favorite game, line for line? It's time to test your knowledge in this new quiz we call "Whose Line Is It Anyway"
Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
It’s been a hot minute, but Kpop Demon Hunters still has Tom in its vices so much so that he’s already thinking up potential projects to turn this film into the next billion-dollar franchise.
Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix brings the drama to the circuit. But is this series good enough to create a new fan of Formula 1? Brandy gives her thoughts and if she is firmly on the sidelines or cheering from the stands.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 5 and 6, “Cryo Mort a Rickver” and “The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button”. Iain recaps the middle episodes of Season 8!
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.
PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
Michelle is heading to Denver for FanExpo and feels the heat from the guest list! Who is she most excited to see, and who gets snubbed?! Let’s find out!
Play Playground in Las Vegas is the latest in the lineage of experiential arcades. Step directly into the games you love and check out our experience at Play Playhouse. Spoilers - that was really fun and satisfying.
Somebody once told me that Shrek Rave is where we're rolling. We investigate the cultural phenomenon of raving hard to the commercial and cult classic Shrek franchise. We went to Shrek Rave and here's everything we saw and smelled.
Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
The first film in the DCU is here, but is this new take on a classic character the right first step for this new cinematic universe? Tom answers that question as he reviews Superman.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
Ironheart, the long-awaited series, has finally left production hell and landed on Disney+, but was it worth the wait? Tom gives his thoughts on the finale of Phase 5 of the MCU.
M3GAN 2.0, the follow-up to the hit 2022 horror movie, M3GAN, is a masterpiece. The genre-shifting sequel is the perfect follow-up in the most unexpected way. Let us tell you more.
Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has been consuming Tom’s mind since he watched the film, so the only reasonable thing to do is rank them. See if his list matches up with your own, or if he got it totally wrong.
A new animated film from the Spider-Verse team has landed at Netflix, but it’s not what you’d expect. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Kpop Demon Hunters.
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.
PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
Pokémon GO is bringing Hyper Training into the game alongside the new Ancients Recovered event, but what is Hyper Training, and why should you care? Join Tom as he tells you all you need to know about Hyper Training and the new Pokémon GO additions.
Play Playground in Las Vegas is the latest in the lineage of experiential arcades. Step directly into the games you love and check out our experience at Play Playhouse. Spoilers - that was really fun and satisfying.
Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
It’s been a hot minute, but Kpop Demon Hunters still has Tom in its vices so much so that he’s already thinking up potential projects to turn this film into the next billion-dollar franchise.
Tom is desperate for a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters so much so that he’s come up with a couple of ideas for what could happen in the potential continuation.
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has been consuming Tom’s mind since he watched the film, so the only reasonable thing to do is rank them. See if his list matches up with your own, or if he got it totally wrong.
The Summer 2025 Anime Season is fast approaching, and you’ll need a game plan to watch as much of it as possible. Join Tom as he gives you a starting point for the upcoming anime season.
DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
Sakamoto Days is an anime that has perfected the villain of the week formula. In creating compelling enemies for the titular character, it has Iain hooked on the show. Let us tell you why.
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Award winners have been announced. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the big winners and the series that were overlooked.
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?
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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.
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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
Voice actor Salli Saffioti stops by the couch to talk about her work on and off camera, what she's doing now, and what projects are coming up. If you’re a Monster High or Destiny 2 fan, you’ll want to check out her time on the couch and her response to our 10 Questions!
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.
Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe keeps on expanding with Ballard. But this show is much more than a spinoff or a cash grab. Iain explains why Maggie Q’s new police procedural is worth your time.
Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
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.
As the internet enters a new decade, one of its titans bids us farewell after 25 years. Let’s all send Adobe’s flagship into the night the way it arrived all those years ago - not with a whimper, but with an almighty bang.
Get your run-down of what you need to know for the impending release of Scream 6! This is the spoiler-filled full account of the Scream saga which started with The Woodsboro Murders. Ghostface is back!
Michelle brings us her House of the Dragon Episode 8 recap explaining the petty, the lore, and the significance of each event. Shit's about to go down!
