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.
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!
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!
We got the inside scoop from Tim Miller on which episodes of Love, Death + Robots deserve more love. Fire up the Netflix app and binge more of the show today- starting with these episodes.
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"
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.
Gears of War fans get ready! Microsoft drops another Gears Reloaded trailer along with beta dates and even a release date for E-Day. Come get all the details here.
Summer Game Fest is happening on June 6, 2025 and here are my extremely reasonable demands. Come on gaming industry, don’t let me down! These are our predictions and hopes for gaming announcements at Summer Game Fest.
The Nintendo Switch 2 release date is fast approaching, and the all-important decision on what games to get with the console is at the forefront of all our minds. Tom has compiled a list of 5 games he’s most excited to play on Nintendo’s new console.
Despelote is a nostalgia-filled kickabout in Ecuador at the turn of the century during their qualification run for their debut World Cup. Iain checked out this narrative-focused game and gave his verdict!
Gears of War has made the console jump to PlayStation with Gears of War: Reloaded, and we are absolutely shocked. Join Tom as he tells you why he is both excited and terrified for this monumental release.
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.
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!
What if Grogu isn’t just strong with The Force…what if he is the Force? With ties to Yoda, Yaddle, and the Whills themselves, this theory suggests these rare beings aren’t born, they emerge as living embodiments of the cosmic Force itself.
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 new installment in the 28 franchise is a sprawling, genre-bending ride, but while the film has mostly been received well a certain sect of detractors have seemingly missed the point.
Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
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.
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!
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 Last of Us on HBO Season 2 has concluded but there’s one thing everyone is talking about: did they do Ellie justice? And, specifically, did they nerf her character to an unrecognisable state? Read our analysis of the situation.
What if Grogu isn’t just strong with The Force…what if he is the Force? With ties to Yoda, Yaddle, and the Whills themselves, this theory suggests these rare beings aren’t born, they emerge as living embodiments of the cosmic Force itself.
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 new installment in the 28 franchise is a sprawling, genre-bending ride, but while the film has mostly been received well a certain sect of detractors have seemingly missed the point.
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.
Kleya Marki became one of the standout characters of Andor but she should have had an even greater link to our main protagonist. Kleya should have been Cassian’s sister and here’s why.
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.
What are the acceptable times to quit watching a show you’ve invested time into? Iain is here to break down the various milestones and chide you for crazy behavior.
Superhero Streamers is entering its fourth year and shows no sign of slowing down. Tom gives you all the essential info on this Australian charity juggernaut.
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 new installment in the 28 franchise is a sprawling, genre-bending ride, but while the film has mostly been received well a certain sect of detractors have seemingly missed the point.
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!
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.
Final Destination: Bloodlines became the most successful movie in the franchise, and it’s not just nostalgia. This film enhances every part of Final Destination lore and has reinvigorated Iain’s interest. Let us tell you more.
Tales of the Underworld, the latest series from Lucasfilm Animation, was released last month, but how does it hold up to previous seasons of Tales of…? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this look into the underbelly of the Star Wars universe.
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.
The PAX Aus 2025 hype train has left the station, with badges now available for purchase. However, if you're on the fence, don't worry, because Tom will tell you why you should take the PAX Aus plunge.
PAX Aus 2024 has come and gone, but that’s no reason to be sad. Join Tom and Rohan as they reflect on this chaotic but fun weekend of games and panels.
PAX Aus had a whole bunch of TCGs this year, and it can be daunting to decide which one to try after the show. Luckily, Tom has compiled a list of the TCGs you need to try from PAX.
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.
In preparation for Season 2, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has hit cinemas to get you up to date with the series before the new season drops. Tom gives his thoughts on whether this recap does its job.
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has hit cinemas around the globe, but is this film worth seeing if you’ve already seen the original episodes? Tom is here to give his thoughts on if it’s worth it.
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
Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
Rurouni Kenshin may be a veteran franchise, but the new 2023 anime series finally brings us a fresh new anime experience that manga fans have longed for
Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
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!
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!
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!
With the third season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime on the horizon, it’s time to get up to speed. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you all the info to be fully prepared for season 3 of this entertaining series.
Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
Dystopia fiction got you feeling blue, and you can't handle the relentless positivity of utopia? Well, you're in luck because Rohan had the chance to sit down with Mark Russell and chat all about his new comic as part of THE PROTOPIAS COLLECTION. If you're looking for a future full of hope for humanity, be sure to check it out.
