Watchers on the Couch

Green Apple Bobbing | S1E6 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600

Baelor's dead, Egg's a liar, and there are apparently nine kingdoms.

Tim and Mike close out Season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with "The Morrow" finale recap. Dunk decides whether to take Egg as his squire, Lyonel Baratheon delivers the angriest speech of the season, and a small prince makes a very concerning visit to his brother's room with a knife.

This episode: Lyonel's "he risked nothing" speech · Is Dunk actually a knight? · Egg and the knife · Raymun's glow-up · Season 2 news · The final cunt count

Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro / Too Long Didn't Watch

01:14 — Recap begins

08:00 — Lyonel's speech & the Baelor debate

14:00 — Raymun's glow-up / apple puns

19:00 — Egg, the knife, and Targaryen darkness

28:00 — Dunk takes the squire job (on his terms)

33:00 — The ending & the nine kingdoms title card

36:30 — Season stats & the cunt count

38:47 — Season 2 news / the 12-season plan

41:34 — Watchlist

43:00 — Outro

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Brains of the Family | [S1E5] A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1, and they have some STRONG opinions about the creative choices made in this climactic trial by combat episode.

[S1E4] "Seven" Recap and Review | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600

In this episode of 'Watchers on the Couch', hosts Tim and Mike delve into the fourth episode of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

[S1E3] "The Squire" Recap and Review | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss "The Squire" episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

[S1E2] "Hard Salt Beef" Recap and Review | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In this discussion about Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, we address the elephant in the room, and its low swinging trunk.

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[S1E1] The Hedge Knight Recap and Review | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:30:00 -0600

Tim and Mike return once again to the Seven Kingdoms to discuss a whole new type of show in Westeros. We tuck into the roast lamb and duck that is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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[S2E7] “Convergence” Recap and Review

Wed, 28 May 2025 21:15:00 -0600

In this episode of Watchers on the Couch, Tim and Mike delve into the season finale of The Last of Us Season 2, titled 'Convergence.' What was the point of the Scar Island scene? Where are they getting fuel for these boats 20 years post outbreak? Why are we supposed to care about a Season 3? The automatic show note generator wants us to tell you the following:

The hosts express their disappointment with the pacing and execution of key scenes, particularly the confrontations and the cliffhanger ending. They reflect on the lack of viewer engagement and the challenges that future seasons may face in maintaining interest. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of violence portrayed in the series and the need for deeper character arcs to resonate with the audience.

That last sentence is as bullshit. No one would accuse us of highlighting ethical implications of violence. I don't the word "ethical" has appeared in this podcast in the 10 years we've been doing it.

Chapters

00:00 Cold Open

00:24 Introduction (Too Long; Didn't Watch)

04:05 Episode Vibe Check

10:23 Episode Breakdown and Key Events

45:48 Cliffhangers and Future Speculations

55:19 Wrap Up

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[S2E6] “The Price” Recap and Review

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:00:00 -0600

AI Generated Summary (because the recording tool we use just does it) and I think it's funny to include it here because it makes us sound so much more professional than we are. In reality, in this episode we renamed Pearl Jam to The Jizz Boys:

In this episode of 'Watchers on the Couch', Tim and Mike delve into the emotional depths of 'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6, titled 'The Price'. They explore the flashback sequences that reveal the evolving relationship between Joel and Ellie, highlighting pivotal moments in Ellie's life, including her birthdays and her struggles with identity. The episode emphasizes character development, the significance of music, and the symbolism of fireflies, setting the stage for future events in the series. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complex themes of relationships, identity, and survival as depicted in 'The Last of Us'. They explore the evolution of characters, the impact of time on their dynamics, and the emotional toll of their choices. The discussion highlights the importance of trust, the consequences of decisions made in desperate situations, and the struggle for belonging within a community. Through humor and insightful commentary, they reflect on the narrative's depth and the characters' journeys. In this conversation, Tim and Mike delve into the complex themes of choice, sacrifice, and the consequences of violence as depicted in 'The Last of Us'. They explore the ethical dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly Joel's decisions regarding Ellie, and the impact of these choices on their relationships. The discussion also touches on standout scenes, character development, and speculations about the future of the series, highlighting the emotional weight and moral ambiguity present in the narrative.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:40 Summary (Too Long; Didn't Watch)

03:07 Episode Vibe Check & Max Rebranding to HBO Max... again

05:56 Full Recap and Discussion

51:47 WTF(ungus) Moments

56:11 Wrap Up and Podcast News

01:06:55 Whispers in the Shadows ext v2.mp3

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[S2E5] “Feel Her Love” Recap and Review

Wed, 14 May 2025 06:30:00 -0600

In this episode of Watchers on the Couch, Tim and Mike delve into The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5, titled 'Feel Her Love.' They provide a detailed recap of the episode, discussing character developments, plot progression, and their personal reactions. Also the return of the Too Long Didn't Watch and Wild Theory Corner segments.

Chapters

00:00 Cold Open

00:41 Introduction

00:59 Too Long; Didn't Watch

05:32 Episode Vibe Check

10:20 Episode Breakdown

41:06 What the Fungus? & Wild Theory Corner

48:53 Wrap Up & Socials Updates

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[S2E3-E4] “The Path” & “Day One” Recap and Review

Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Watchers on the Couch, Tim and Mike discuss episodes three and four of The Last of Us Season 2.

The Last of Us S2E2 Recap and Review

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode of 'Watchers on the Couch', Tim and Mike discuss the second episode of season two of 'The Last of Us', titled 'Through the Valley'. And a little bit about the 2005 film "Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch."

2×01: “Future Days” Recap and Review

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Tim and Mike celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their podcast while diving into the first episode of Season Two of 'The Last of Us.' They recap the previous season, discuss character developments, and explore the dynamics within the community of Jackson. Also, why is no one eating the giraffes?

2×08 “The Queen Who Ever Was” Recap and Review

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Tim and Mike discuss their disappointment with the season two finale of House of the Dragon. They express their frustration with the lack of a satisfying conclusion and compare it to the finales of Game of Thrones. They also discuss their favorite characters and actors on the show, as well as their dislike for certain storylines and scenes. Overall, they feel that the episode was a letdown and did not live up to their expectations. The conversation covers various scenes and moments from the finale episode of House of the Dragon. The speakers discuss their thoughts on the visions, the prophecy, the characters, and the overall pacing of the season. They express disappointment with the finale and the direction of the show. They also mention their plans for future coverage and their hopes for the next season.. Tim generated these show notes with AI because he's sleepy.

2×07 “The Red Sowing” Recap and Review

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Tim and Mike discuss episode seven of season two of Game of Thrones. They share their thoughts on the episode and their expectations for the season finale.

House of the Dragon S2 Ep 5 and 6 Recap and Review

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:15:00 -0600

Harrenhal isn't the only place that's damp. Tim joins Mike in Mad Dog Studios to discuss episode 5 and 6 of House of the Dragon season 2: Regent and Small Folk

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House of the Dragon S2 Ep 3 and 4 Recap and Review

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0600

The Small Council of Tim and Mike discuss episodes 3 and 4 of House of the Dragon Season 2: The Burning Mill & The Red Dragon and the Gold.

House of the Dragon S2 Ep 1 and 2 Recap and Review

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the first two episodes of House of the Dragon season two. They cover various plot points, including the introduction of new characters, the dynamics between the Targaryens and the Greens, and the brewing conflict between Damon and Rhaenyra. The conversation also touches on the new opening credits, the dislike for certain characters, and, of course, small council balls.

A Very Special Episode (American Horror Story: Blue’s Clues)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:15:00 -0600

In this episode of 'Watchers on the Thinking Couch,' hosts Daddy Tim and Uncle Mike embark on a humorous and insightful discussion about the children's show 'Blue's Clues' and its impact on both kids and parents alike. Expanding beyond just a review, they delve into the peculiarities of the show's storyline, including the introduction of new host Josh, the curious living situation of previous hosts, and how Blue's Clues seems to recycle old plots with new settings. They touch upon the afterlife theories, the potentially haunted house, and the show's approach to continuity with its hosts and characters. The conversation also shifts to consider how children's television content consumption has evolved with streaming, noting personal anecdotes and the challenge of dealing with repetitive content as parents. Additionally, they briefly explore other children's shows and propose the idea of starting a dad-themed podcast, all while humorously navigating through the world of being parents who are deeply entrenched in children's programming.

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The Last of Us Episode 9 (Season Finale) Recap

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the season finale of the Last of Us. Who's making baby formula in this reality? How are the rebels going to synthesize vaccines? And, of course, did Joel do the right thing?

Hosts: Tim Pickerill and Mike Daffron

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The Last of Us Episodes 7 and 8 Recap

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss episode 7 (Left Behind) and episode 8 (When We Are In Need) of the HBO series The Last of Us

The Last of Us Episodes 5 and 6 Recap

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:45:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss episode 5 (Endure and Survive) and episode 6 (Kin) of the HBO series The Last of Us

The Last of Us Episodes 3 and 4 Recap

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike recap the story of Bill and Frank in episode 3, and discover that Joel and Ellie missed a prime opportunity to pick up some swords in episode 4.

The Last of Us Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike recap and discuss the first two episodes of HBO's The Last of Us

2022 End of the Year Special

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Tim, Mike, and Chris discuss Watchers on the Couch milestones, our favorite TV shows, movies, and music of 2022, and what might be in store for Watchers on the Couch in 2023.

Hosts: Tim Pickerill, Mike Daffron and Chris Naes

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Smooshed by an Angel | His Dark Materials 3×07 + 3×08

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:30:00 -0600

Tim and Mike cover the final two episodes of the His Dark Materials series, and are left with more questions than answers. Did Lyra and Will ever know the point to Asriel's war? Why does Marisa have superpowers? What was the point of Gomez?

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Dust Daddy | His Dark Materials [3×05 & 3×06]

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:15:00 -0600

McPhail is stopped from touching a monkey. A talking polar bear knows more than he should about the multiverse. Asriel offers Thoughts but no Prayers. Tim and Mike discuss episodes 5 and 6 of His Dark Materials: "No Way Out" and "The Abyss"

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Bear Hammer | His Dark Materials 3×03 & 3×04

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:45:00 -0600

Tim and Mike recap and discuss His Dark Materials episodes "The Intention Craft" and "Lyra and Her Death." Is the Land of the Dead just another world like Will and Lyra's, and if it is what does it mean for the "Kingdom of Heaven?" How much longer do we have to watch Mary just walk around? How does Iorek swing a hammer?

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His Dark Materials: [S3E1 + S3E2] Daemon Job

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:10:00 -0600

Hold on to your daemons. Tim and Mike knock the dust off as they return to the worlds of His Dark Materials as they discuss the first two episodes of season 3: The Enchanted Sleeper, and The Break.

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1×10: The Black Queen | House of the Dragon

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:48:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the season finale of House of the Dragon, The Black Queen. Did the show meet expectations, or did season 1 fall off like a young man on a dragon?

House of the Dragon may be over, but The Watchers will return in December for His Dark Materials Season 3. See you then!

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[1×09] The Green Council | House of the Dragon

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:48:00 -0600

Stay awhile won't you? Put your feet up. Slowly. Tim is here to recap and review episode 9 of the HBO original series Game of Toes-- I mean House of the Dragon.

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House of the Dragon [1x08]: The Lord of the Tides

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0600

Viserys walks the Green's Mile. There's too many Aegons. Vaemond fucks around and finds out. Tim and Mike discuss episode 8 of House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Tides.

You can watch Tim's breakdown of the Episode 9 Promo Trailer "The Green Council" on our YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/k2nE2N6Tn7k

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HOTD 1×07: Driftmark | Full Recap and Review

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:18:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss episode 7 of the Game of Thrones Prequel series House of the Dragon. Stop being creepy on Twitter about uncle niece relations or you are going to get a face full of pocket sand.

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HOTD 1×07 Trailer Breakdown (No Book Spoilers)

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:28:00 -0600

Next On trailers move pretty fast. If you don’t stop and slow it down once in a while, you could miss it. Tim breaks down the scenes in the promotional trailer for House of the Dragon Episode 7 "Driftmark."

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HOTD 1×06: The Princess and the Queen

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:52:00 -0600

Crispy In All the Wrong Places

Tim and Mike recap and review episode 6 of the HBO original series, House of Dragons. Some characters leave us too soon, or they would have, if the show let us get to know them. And there's some prevalent characters that we still don't know anything about 16 years into the story.

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HOTD Episode 6 Promo Trailer Breakdown

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:59:00 -0600

Tim and Mike breakdown the House of the Dragon Episode 6 promo trailer. Next week's episode is supposedly titled "The Princess and the Queen" but we'll see.

This week we are trying an experiment where we've cut the discussion of the Next Week's Episode trailer out of the main discussion podcast, and made it a separate upload. Let us know if you prefer it this way, or if you'd rather have that segment back in the main episode.

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HOTD 1x05: We Light the Way (Full Recap)

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0600

"A Moon Door for Babies"

A horse has no name, or does it? A spice boy gets upset. The king needs a cough drop. And what's the deal with these greasy geese? Mike and Tim recap and review episode 5 of the HBO original series, House of the Dragon.

We're removing the "next episode preview" analysis from the main episode and uploading it separately so listeners that don't want to get spoiled for the next episode don't have to rush for the skip button. And check out our YouTube (link below) if you want to see Tim's picks for Memes of the Week.

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King of the Narrow Sea [1×04] House of the Dragon

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:30:00 -0600

Otto Erotic Asphyxiation

Tim and Mike discuss episode 4 of the HBO Game of Thrones Prequel series, House of the Dragon. Titled King of the Narrow Sea.

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1×03: Second of His Name

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:31:00 -0600

Mike and Tim discuss episode 3 of the HBO series House of the Dragon. Tensions are rising between father and daughter, and the war in the Stepstones is not going well.

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The Rogue Prince [1×02] House of the Dragon

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:47:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the growing Bad Dad Club. The Hall of Stupid Faces makes it's comeback. And Hightower is definitely not the next Little Finger.

Vote for the nominee most deserving of the Hall of Stupid Faces via the link below:

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The Heirs of the Dragon [1×01] House of the Dragon

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:17:00 -0600

Tim and Mike return to Westeros to discuss dragon smells, family relations, and what may be the greatest implied insult ever, as they dive into the series premiere of House of the Dragon.

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Westworld: “Que Sera, Sera” Recap [4×08]

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:33:00 -0600

Tim and Mike set fire to the season (and possibly SERIES) finale of Westworld. We learn what Christina really is. Hale and William have a final showdown. Frankie and Caleb bond as they escape the City... and yet none of it ultimately matters.

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Welcome to the Watchers on the Couch!

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:37:00 -0600

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Westworld: Metanoia Recap [4x07]

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:55:00 -0600

Tim and Sarah discuss episode 7 of Westworld season 4.

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Westworld: “Fidelity” Recap [4×06]

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:36:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss Caleb's rogue-like adventure, Frankie's search for a mole, and a whole bunch of plot holes in Season 4 Episode 6 of Westworld, Fidelity.

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Westworld: Zhuangzi [4×05]

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:19:00 -0600

William has an existential crisis. Hale gets new furniture. Christina begins to wake up. We recap episode 5, read some listener comments, and discuss some new theories.

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Generation Loss: Westworld 4×04

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the huge Westworld twist this episode. Christina has a blind date. Bernard digs in the desert. And Maeve and Caleb... well... yeah...

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Westworld: Annees Folles [4×03]

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0600

Chick-Punch Combo!

We finally get to see what's up with Bernard, Carver is going to create the world's most dangerous bear, and Maeve and Caleb find out that the Delos company is comprised of lazy storytellers. All this and more theories and speculations with the Watchers on the Couch.

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Westworld: “Auguries” and “Well Enough Alone” [S4E1-2]

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:37:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the first two episodes of Westworld Season 4. We look into some Christina theories, what parks the cast of Westworld would visit, and the Chris Naes minute returns to Watchers on the Couch.

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Bring Yourselves Back Online

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:18:00 -0600

Welcome back! This is a little different from other episodes. Mike and Tim reunite for the first Watchers on the Couch episode in over a year and a half to catch up and test out some new recording tech. They discuss a potential Game of Thrones spinoff, try to remember what happened last season on Westworld, and check out the Westworld season 4 trailer.

Watchers on the Couch will resume with a weekly discussion of Westworld in two weeks where we'll talk about episodes S4E01 and S4E02.

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“Malice” and “Æsahættr” Recap [S2E6-7]

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:41:00 -0600

It’s been was a hectic holiday in the real world, and we couldn’t record last week, so we’re here with another double.

We are covering both Episodes 6 and 7 of Season 2 of His Dark Materials: Malice and Æsahættr.

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[S2E5] “The Scholar” Recap

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 04:31:00 -0600

Everyone grasp your golden monkey! Tim and Mike discuss the worst heist planning ever in “The Scholar,” episode 5 of the HBO/BBC series “His Dark Materials” Season 2

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[S2E4] “Tower of the Angels” Recap

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:43:00 -0600

Tim and Mike try to put their finger on what’s going on in “Tower of Angels,” episode 4 of the HBO/BBC series “His Dark Materials” Season 2

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“The Cave” and “Theft” Recap | His Dark Materials [S2E2-3]

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:54:00 -0600

After a week off due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Tim and Mike are back to cover Episode 2 (The Cave) and Episode 3 (Theft) of Season 2 in the HBO series His Dark Materials.

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[S2E1] “City of Magpies” Episode Discussion

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:19:00 -0600

Why don’t witches kill the people that matter? Who’s the worst Coulter? Are all the worlds cake? Tim and Mike reunite to discuss the adventures of Lyra and Will.

3×08: “Crisis Theory” Review

Thu, 07 May 2020 03:11:00 -0600

It’s the Westworld Season 3 finale… and we have lots of thoughts and opinions.

Thanks for joining us this season. We’ll see you for season 4…. whenever that is. In the meantime, follow us on our various platforms for more Watchers on the Couch updates.

3×07: “Passed Pawn” Discussion

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:28:00 -0600

Mike didn’t have to knock Evan Rachel Wood,

He doesn’t want katanas on the set.

And thinks this episode isn’t good,

Then there’s his impressions that we get

[3×06]: “Decoherence” Discussion

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:44:00 -0600

Mike has his own soundboard and strong opinions about William’s therapist. We discuss what hosts could be being printed to help Maeve, and one possibility make surprise you. All this and a brand new theory, exclusive to the Watchers on the Couch podcast.

3×05: “Genre” Discussion

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:37:00 -0600

It’s an all music episode! So you know it’s going to be a favorite of one of the Watchers.

Why is it that bullets are effective on Delores some times but not others? Why is it some taxis bulletproof? Why is it this season, the only ones that we are emotionally connected to is the scooter and George?

[3×04]: “Mother of Exiles” Discussion

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:52:00 -0600

The secrets of the balls revealed? Is Maeve still in the Matrix? Is William actually William? If so, will the William we’ll see the rest of the season really be William? Was the end of season 2, just something in William’s head? All of this, and Tim’s theory of TWO Seracs this week on Watchers on the Couch.

3×03: “The Absence of Field” Discussion

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:03:00 -0600

We mourn the passing of a beloved character that selflessly gave his life to save his friend. Or did he? We can’t even agree on what’s real this season and what’s a Robo-Ham simulation.

Westworld [3×02]: “The Winter Line” Discussion

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:06:00 -0600

We’re in a stay at home simulation, and we’re heading back into the Matrix that is this week’s episode of Westworld.

[3×01] “Parce Domine” Discussion

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:57:00 -0600

Tim, Sarah and Mike are back together, while maintaining a safe distance. Is everything a simulation? Is Caleb a George? Why are there so many swastikas on TV now? We dive into the season premiere of Westworld. Watchers on the Couch Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/BDBCNF2 Shop on Amazon using our link: https://amzn.to/33rlxYS For more Watchers content visit […]

Doctor Sleep Review

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:50:00 -0600

Are you all ready to take your MEDICINE?!? Debby and Chris talk about the Doctor Sleep and Debby’s favorite injury: DEGLOVING! Stay for the boner features! For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, Danny boys!

Winter SK News and The Outsider (Episodes 1-5) | Castle Rock

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 03:07:00 -0600

Happy new year and all that! Chris and Debby talk about current shows they like, all of the King news that has come down the pike lately AND give their thoughts on the HBO adaptation of ‘The Outsider’. Plus!…why has Debby not watched The Mandalorian?!?!? For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell […]

1×09: “See How They Fly” Review

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:17:00 -0600

Tim and Mike discuss the season one finale of Watchmen. Mike talks about his love for cliffhangers. Tim wonders what else one might get from eating a magical egg. Stick around until the end for Watchers on the Couch plans for 2020, and visit us at watchersonthecouch.com links to our social media and our Discord […]

2×10: “Clean” Review

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:45:00 -0600

It’s the end of the season and things are coming together conveniently. Jarret (of the Wild Pretty Things Podcast and Tape History) joins us to discuss King news as well as this hum-dinger of an episode. For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks […]

1×08: “A God Walks Into Abar” Review

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:23:00 -0600

Tim and Mike theorize on Dr. Manhattan’s perceptions of time and have too many questions. Does Jon’s existence prove there is no such thing as free will? Speaking of Will… is Angela actually the stupidest protagonist of all time?

1×07: “An Almost Religious Awe” Review

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0600

Flashbacks inside flashbacks. Pig jury. Elephant. Trapdoors. What the heck is going on? Tim and Mike dig through the warm skull on this week’s episode. Join the new Watchers on the Couch Discord (https://discord.gg/BDBCNF2)

2×09: “Caveat Emptor” Review

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:32:00 -0600

Debby mishears Chris during news. Hole-poking city! Train’s comin! For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, DIRTY-BIRDIES!

2×08: “Dirty” Review

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 23:29:00 -0600

Chris gives his general, non-spoiler thoughts about the film Doctor Sleep and then we get into episode 8 talk! Also, find out Debby’s brand new method of watching the show that will leave you stunned. For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for […]

1×06: This Extraordinary Being

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:39:00 -0600

Hope you brought your flashlight to shine on all the one-eyed monsters in this episode. Tim and Mike discuss the all Will Reeves-centric episode. We find out who he is, where he comes from, and that the creators of the show may not know what comas are. Or maybe we don’t. Who knows? We aren’t […]

[2×07]: “The Word” Review

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:18:00 -0600

How bout a rant? OK! Then maybe we share some TV we like! WHY NOT?! Plenty of episode 7 madness to talk about, so join us! For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, DIRTY-BIRDIES!

1×05: “Little Fear of Lightning” Review

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:25:00 -0600

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.

2×06: “The Mother” Review

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:20:00 -0600

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!

1×04: “If You Don’t Like My Story…” Review

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:57:00 -0600

This week, Watchmen shows us the absolutely worst place to go fishing. We have more questions than answers. Trieu story!

1×03: “She Was Killed By Space Junk” Review

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:30:00 -0600

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.

Restore Hope [2×04] & The Laughing Place [2×05]

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:08:00 -0600

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!

2×02-03: “New Jerusalem” & “The Ties That Bind” Review

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:53:00 -0600

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 […]

1×02: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” Review

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:35:00 -0600

We discover some details about Angela’s past, and Mike has a theory about Judd. Tim and Mike discuss “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.

2×01: Let The River Run

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:33:00 -0600

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!

1×01: “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” Review

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:35:00 -0600

Mike and Tim discuss the series premiere of the HBO original series “Watchmen.” Intro music is “Until Your Engine Stops II” by TeknoAXE.

SK News & IT Chapter 2

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:24:00 -0600

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!

‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood…’ Review!

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:23:00 -0600

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!

Quentin Tarantino Retrospective

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 17:31:00 -0600

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 […]

Pet Sematary (2019) Review & Trailer Grab-bag!

Mon, 27 May 2019 15:07:00 -0600

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 […]

The Iron Throne (8×06) Review | Series Finale!

Thu, 23 May 2019 05:10:00 -0600

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. […]

The Bells (8×05) Review

Thu, 16 May 2019 02:52:00 -0600

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 […]

The Last of the Starks (8×04) Review

Wed, 08 May 2019 02:55:00 -0600

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 […]

The Long Night [8×03] Review

Wed, 01 May 2019 02:32:00 -0600

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 […]

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms [S8E2] Review

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:31:00 -0600

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 […]

8×01: Winterfell

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 23:16:00 -0600

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.

Captain Marvel (2019) Review

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:16:00 -0600

Chris Naes, Debby Hodges, and Nick Beck discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe debut of Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson.

IT 1990 Miniseries Special!

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:06:00 -0600

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 […]

Aquaman (2018) Review

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:09:00 -0600

“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 […]

“It Takes You Away” (S11E09) Review

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 02:53:00 -0600

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 […]

“Kerblam!” and “The Witchfinders” (S11E7&8) Review

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 03:25:00 -0600

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!

Fantastic Beasts 2 (2018) Review

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:21:00 -0600

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!

“Demons of the Punjab” (S11E06) Review

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:07:00 -0600

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?

“The Tsuranga Conundrum” (S11E05) Review

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 04:28:00 -0600

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.

“Arachnids in the UK” (S11E04) Review

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:26:00 -0600

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?

Castle Rock Season One Wrap-Up Show!

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:34:00 -0600

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 […]

“Rosa” Review [S11E03]

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:36:00 -0600

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 […]

“The Ghost Monument” (S11E02) Review

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 02:37:00 -0600

We introduce a new segment to the show where we discuss one-star episode reviews from the internet before discussing the episode. Was it better than the season premiere? Find out what Tim and Sarah think on this week’s episode.

“Winner” Review (Lalo-man) [S4E10]

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike Daffron and Jimmy Lopez break down the episode, discuss the Dumb Dumb Werner, if the lab building was needed, Lalo-man, Jimmy and Chuck’s winner taking it all, the season as a hole(giggity), predictions for next season and so much more! The season is over and we […]

“The Woman Who Fell to Earth” Review [S11E01]

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:05:00 -0600

“Where Do You Keep Your Non-Human Teeth?” Tim and Sarah give their opinions of the series 11 premiere of Doctor Who. They share their personal histories of the show, share their favorite Doctors, and get confused trying to remember which of the companions K9 appeared with.

Venom (2018) Review

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 02:37:00 -0600

Join Tim, Nick and Debby just moments after seeing Venom in 3D IMAX. Did our panel view the film favorably, or was this movie a huge swing and a miss? Tim gets his head bit off by another theater patron. Nick doesn’t know how to pronounce “symbiote.” Debby hates Michelle Williams. All this and more […]

Wiedersehen (Spilled Milk) [S4E09]

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 22:05:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike Daffron and Jimmy Lopez break down the episode, discuss Jimmy and Kim’s scam and future, Don Shickadance’s bell origin, the stupid stupid Germans, and where we are headed for the season finale Thanks for listening, Constant Watchers!

Coushatta (Red Snapper) [S4E08]

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:33:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike Daffron and Jimmy Lopez break down the episode, discuss if the Germans will make it out alive, how Jimmy got Kim’s red snapper, bad reviews, and much more! Email the show at mike@watchersonthecouch.com or visit watchersonthecouch.com for more. Thanks for listening, Constant Watchers!

Something Stupid (Shickadance) [S4E07]

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 22:13:00 -0600

This week Mike Daffron and Jimmy Lopez breakdown and recap Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 7. We had a lot of fun on this episode so give it a listen and try it out! For more information visit mike Thanks for listening, Constant Watchers!

Romans (We Disagree.) [S1E10]

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:57:00 -0600

Listen as two friends discuss and argue in a friendly manner about an episode, nay, TEN episodes of television! We defy all accepted convention of the internet. Enjoy!

Piñata (You Can’t See Me) [S4E06]

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:29:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike Daffron and Jimmy Lopez break down the episode, discuss if they could handle 10 month in isolation, great uses for John Cena’s intro music, hair shirts, and Kim and Jimmy’s fish returns! For more information visit us at watchersonthecouch.com. You can email our Better Call Saul […]

Henry Deaver (“I’m leaning towards Skarsgard’s butt.”) [S1E9]

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 16:02:00 -0600

If we had a dime for every time we’ve had to spin an elaborate yarn to explain why everyone thinks we’re Satan, why everyone dies around us all of the time, and why we were in a cage in the abandoned basement of a prison…we’d have zero dimes! But Henry…err…the Kid…WHOEVER would have one dime, […]

Quite a Ride (Ice Station Nips) [S4E05]

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:57:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike and Jimmy break down the episode, discuss old satellite dishes, Judge Dredd, Jimmy’s mall walker hustle, and more! For more information visit us at watchersonthecouch.com Thanks for listening, Constant Watchers!

Past Perfect (Manny) [S1E8]

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 17:59:00 -0600

Henry is back after his RV vacation! Chris and Debby show their love of axe-play, wonder about very specific art and talk about the crazy reveal at this episode’s end.

Talk (Marco….POLLOS!) [S4E04]

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:38:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike and Jimmy break down the episode, discuss what is going on with Kim and the Judge with Mike Daffron’s misophonia, how the show is unwatchable, Anita Dick, and what are the jobs Gus has for Nacho and Mike For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials […]

The Queen (Trustfull) [S1E7]

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:21:00 -0600

Castle Rock plus a dash of Westworld equals this episode! Chris and Debby make up a word or three in their effort to interpret Ruth’s brain on maximum overdrive. Luckily, this series features less killer lawnmowers and Green Goblin trucks. Enjoy!

Something Beautiful (Element of Surprise) [S4E03]

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0600

In this weeks episode of Better Call Saul, Mike and Jimmy break down the episode, reveal characters who returned from Breaking Bad, give theories for the future, and discuss a Madrigal training video which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_y6OHG1EK4 For more information visit watchersonthecouch.com. Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask […]

Filter (Eight, Nine…Three?) [S1E06]

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 23:36:00 -0600

Recording at Chris’ Apartment of Atrocities this week, Debby and Chris try to parse through a load of new information in THIS now, while several other nows are causing Henry and potentially the entire town to hear things! Watch out for searing-hot pokers! This show just gets weirder all of the time. Plus: Chris announces […]

Breathe (Miracle Spring Water) [S4E02]

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:00:00 -0600

Jimmy and Mike talk about nacho and cheese, miracle spring water, paper or plastic, where we have seen those Hummel figurines before, and Andrew Dice Clay makes an appearance on the podcast. Link to Miracle Spring Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGuawSq6zDA Find Jimmy on instagram at Jimmy_Lopez_Jr Mike on twitter @theMikeDaffron Visit onyxedgestudios.com for more on this and […]

Harvest (The New Balance Of Diet Squirt) [S1E5]

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:00:00 -0600

It’s a full house at Mike D’s Sound Room this week for our favorite episode yet! It’s wacky AND dark! Chris and Debby are joined by fellow Watcher Mike Daffron and two former members of the peanut gallery, Lindsey and Nick. Do you like Dad footwear? How about off-brand diet soda? Join us for this […]

The Box (Pangborn Christ) [S1E04]

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:32:00 -0600

Debby can’t stop making jokes about the episode title and Chris makes some of the strangest connections yet. They do their usual overboard note-taking to get to the bottom of this episode! How do you guys feel about boxes? For more information, visit watchersonthecouch.com and use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and […]

Smoke [S4E01]

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:12:00 -0600

Mike and Jimmy discuss the season premier of Better Call Saul. From Jimmy and Kim, to Mike and Gus, all gets covered like a delicious pot roast. Jimmy can be found on Instagram @jimmy_lopez_jr (http://instagram.com/jimmy_lopez_jr) Mike can be found on Twitter @themikedaffron (http://twitter.com/themikedaffron) Visit us at watchersonthecouch.com for more.

Local Color (“IT’S LIT!” – Uncle Steve) [S1E3]

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 14:28:00 -0600

A chance almost encounter between friends, a terrible Mainer impression, and new show elements abound! Oh yeah…Chris and Debby do the episode breakdown as well! Guest appearance by Kinsley the cat! Use our socials to tell us your thoughts, theories and ask us questions! Thanks for listening, Constant Watchers!

Habeus Corpus (Canned Bread?) [S1E2]

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0600

Enter Debby’s KITCHEN OF HORRORS! That’s where Chris and Debby recorded this podcast for episode 2 of Castle Rock. CR is giving answers to your questions very quickly and Chris and Debby dig that! Hear them dive into the weirdness that is this show. Guest appearances by Lindsey and Venom the cat!

Severance (Doggo Dimension) [S1E1]

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:54:00 -0600

It’s the season premiere episode! Chris and Debby put you in a cage and feed you everything you need to know about this week’s edition of Castle Rock. A very mysterious dog intrigues them, but Nick steps in for his segment “1 minute or less with Nick Beck” to clear things up…sort of.

Castle Rock: Preview Podcast

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 01:34:00 -0600

Chris Naes and co-host Debby Hodges join forces to bring you a series of podcasts as they talk about the new Hulu Stephen King series Castle Rock! On this preview episode, Chris and Debby are joined by Tim, Mike and Lindsey to discuss all the deets about the upcoming premiere season. Plus: we burn down […]

Westworld: The Passenger (WTF?!) [S2E10]

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:31:00 -0600

It’s the season finale of Westworld, and we may have been left with more questions that answers. In case you missed it, there’s a post-credit scene at the end. If you haven’t seen it, go back and watch it before you listen to this episode. It’s the WTF of all WTFs! There are a lot […]

Westworld: Vanishing Point (Father’s Day Special!) [S2E9]

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:31:00 -0600

We always appreciate good fathers. Being a family man can be hard, so it’s important to celebrate your father and/or the father of your children on Father’s Day. Reunited with his daughter, William is reminded about how difficult one’s home life can be. The poor guy deserves something nice this Father’s Day. But what do […]

Westworld: Kiksuya (Lakota Fanning) [S2E8]

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 02:06:00 -0600

The Watchers are divided this week over the Kiksuya episode of Westworld Season 2. Which of the three at the table is a robot? Later in this installment, a seemingly simple question about host functionality and park fauna takes our hosts down a dark road of quest lines a guest could feasibly take. –SUPPORT THE […]

Westworld: Les Écorchés (Tedpool) [S2E7]

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:42:00 -0600

Mike, Tim and Sarah discuss Westworld Season 2 Episode 7, Les Écorchés. –SUPPORT THE SHOW– Do you regular shopping on Amazon by visiting: Amazon Switch to the Brave Browser for a safer, faster and better browsing experience – while supporting content creators. https://brave.com/ony694

Westworld: “Phase Space” Discussion (Teddyback Rides) [S2E6]

Wed, 30 May 2018 02:57:00 -0600

Is Beach Bernard really Bernard? How easily could Felix be convinced to join ISIS? When are we going to see that damn bear? Elsie is pretty much going to die, right? Mike, Tim and Sarah discuss Westworld Season 2 Episode 6, Phase Space. –SUPPORT THE SHOW– Do you regular shopping on Amazon by visiting: Amazon […]

Westworld: Akane No Mai (Teddy Rumpskin) [S2E5]

Wed, 23 May 2018 02:53:00 -0600

Important questions arise: How did the park assure guest safety with the swords and arrows of Shogun World Why doesn’t Maeve use her new abilities for the most obvious reason? What’s going on with Delores’ accent? Was that a Teddy “stunt-butt?” Mike, Tim and Sarah discuss Westworld Season 2 Episode 5, Akane No Mai. –ANNOUNCEMENTS– Tim […]

Westworld: The Riddle of the Sphinx (He’s No St. Bernard) [S2E4]

Tue, 15 May 2018 02:49:00 -0600

We ask the really important questions in this episode, like: “Why would set a room on fire instead of just turning a Host off?” “Why would you order a Drone to break their own neck instead of just turning them off?” “What’s James Delos thinking about when he [CENSORED]?” “Do the Hosts have {CENSORED]?” All […]

Westworld: Virtù e Fortuna (Thirsty for Peter) [S2E3]

Wed, 09 May 2018 02:39:00 -0600

Tim and Sarah recap and discuss the episode “Virtù e Fortuna.” Sponsors / Affiliates Experience fast, safe web browsing without ads or site trackers with the Brave Browser and help support the show. (https://brave.com/ony694)

Westworld: Reunion (Someone Has to Teach Them) [S2E2]

Wed, 02 May 2018 02:05:00 -0600

The validity of Delores’ memories are called into question. We try to invent a Westworld themed cocktail. Mike is a master of impressions.

Westworld: Journey Into Night (Bill and Ned’s Excellent Adventure) [S2E1]

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 03:27:00 -0600

With Game of Thrones not returning until 2019, The Watchers on the Couch decide to leave Westeros for Westworld. Tim, Sarah, and Mike discuss the episode Journey Into Night.

The Dragon and the Wolf [S7E07] (All Cocks in the End)

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:05:00 -0600

This is it! The season 7 finale! How accurate were our predictions? What comes next? What’s the future on Watchers on the Couch during the long wait in between seasons?

Beyond the Wall [S7E06] (My Wight!)

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:34:00 -0600

Stop dragon me down! We continue to discuss whether or not Jon and Dany-Don’t-Call-Me-Dany are going to bang. Is Arya acting completely out of character this season, or is this all an elaborate ruse? And what is the latest off the wall theory concerning Bran and the Night King?

Eastwatch [S7E05] (Incesteros)

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:09:00 -0600

Ser Friendzone arrives just in time to third wheel a budding romance between a nephew and his Dragon Queen Aunt. Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, another Queen decides that a fourth baby with her brother has to play out better than the last three. The Night King really hates birds. In our new segment “WTF, Fans?” […]

Spoils of War [S7E04] (Stark Raven Mad)

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:22:00 -0600

Bran’s a real jerk. Jon and Dany are totally going to bang. Sansa is the only Stark without superpowers. This episode is also available in video format at (https://youtu.be/7MLri5n-NXs) Don’t forget to vote in our Watchers on the Couch Season 7 Dead Pool: (http://watchersonthecouch.com/2017/07/28/wotc-season-7-dead-pool/) Support the show by using our Amazon link (http://watchersonthecouch.com/amazon). Maybe get […]

Queen’s Justice [S7E03] (Brother Fingers)

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:31:00 -0600

The Hall of Stupid Faces returns, and our first addition is a returning champion. Was this episode’s death, the best death scene of the whole show? What’s Euron’s plans for Yara? Is it creepy if Jon and Dany hook up? Why does Sarah hate tree faces? Vote in our Season 7 Dead Pool: http://bit.ly/2f4ClzA Support […]

Stormborn [S7E02] (Brotherhood Without Boners)

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:56:00 -0600

Is Game of Thrones going to ruin food for us every episode? Do the White Walkers have a way around the Wall now? How did Grey Worm learn his “skills?” We discuss all this and more this week. Follow The Watchers on the Couch on Facebook Follow @wotcpod on Twitter Join the ONYXedge Studios Podcast […]

Dragonstone (Ed Shireen) [S7E01]

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0600

Game of Thrones is back, and so are we! How long does it take us to make our first dick joke of the season? We recap the episode “Dragonstone,” make our predictions for the season, and introduce our Season 7 Dead Pool. Keep an eye on our watchersonthecouch.com website to cast your votes in the […]

Come to Jesus [S1E08] (Too Many Christs)

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:40:00 -0600

Shadow believes! Laura has Mad Sweeney by the balls. Wednesday is revealed to everyone who can’t figure out the obvious. War is officially declared, and not just on the series! In our studio, the war between Mike and Chris escalates, threatening to spill into other shows of the Onyx Edge Podcast Network. Thanks for listening […]

A Prayer for Mad Sweeney [S1E07] (Coin Pushing)

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:59:00 -0600

On American Gods, the origin of Mad Sweeney (Pablo Schreiber) is discovered through the story of Essie MacGowan and Laura Moon (Emily Browning.) In the studio, Sarah is quick to kill a bunny, Mike hates everything, and Tim doesn’t know anything about Popeye the Sailor. Sponsors Shop on Amazon using our link and help support […]

A Murder of Gods [S1E06] (Want Smoochies?)

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:46:00 -0600

Fresh off a night of rocking out at Metallica’s “Hardwired” concert at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mike tells a story of love that eclipses Shadow and Laura Moon’s. Tim and Sarah explain the Vulcan / Mr. Wednesday relationship to out-of-studio Chris. The gang discusses Mad Sweeney’s favorite word and why it’s such a fun […]

Lemon Scented You [S1E05] (Mad About Moon)

Tue, 30 May 2017 19:54:00 -0600

Chris demands Laura Moon take some personal responsibility. Shadow Moon is annoying Mike. Tim pitches a Mad Sweeney spinoff sitcom. Sarah explains organ donation. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks Join STARZ Free Trial Obligatory Show Credits The intro/outro music for this episode is “Doing Hard Time” by […]

Git Gone [S1E04] (The Dane Cookout)

Wed, 24 May 2017 02:35:00 -0600

Ain’t no cookout like a Dane Cookout! In our discussion of this Laura Moon centered episode, we discuss whether or not the show is unfriendly to non-book readers, backtrack to something we completely missed in the last episode, and, of course, more Dane Cook talk. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Try Audible and Get […]

Head Full of Snow [S1E03] (Genie Weeny)

Wed, 17 May 2017 08:00:00 -0600

We discuss the “Head Full of Snow” episode of American Gods. Are the “Somewhere in America” scenes too hard to follow compared to the book? Does Mike have something against currency? Is Sarah a monster for reading the end of a book before reaching the end? Can a pun be so bad that even Tim […]

The Secret of Spoons [S1E02] (The Adventures of Space Cock)

Wed, 10 May 2017 11:34:00 -0600

Sarah, Mike, and Tim attempt to recap and discuss The Secret of Spoons and, as usual, end up talking about genitals. Like… a lot. Chris Naes of the Bacon and Naes podcast contributes his thoughts, as well as the first fan contribution to close the show. Mike hates checkers. Tim has a new favorite character […]

The Bone Orchard [S1E01] (Ejectulation)

Wed, 03 May 2017 02:00:00 -0600

Has the Joker left Gotham for Eagle Point? Does Bilquis have something in common with Tim’s old Rock Band group? What does Sarah know about male anatomy? We discuss the season premiere of the Starz Original Series “American Gods.” Watch “American Gods” on Amazon Channels Join STARZ Free Trial Get two free Audible audiobooks! “American […]

6xB2: The Wedding Where Everyone Lives

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:00:00 -0600

It’s been awhile! Tim and Sarah are back from getting hitched, and are joined by Chris and Mike. We’re light on in-depth GOT content in this episode as everything seems to be a spoiler. This month we talk about a potential prequel series, pitch some ideas about other shows that could take place in Westeros, […]

6xB1: A Brief Update and Announcement

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:27:00 -0600

What’s happened to the Watchers? We’re still around, but things have been a little busy. Tim drops in to give a quick update on what’s going on, and announces one of his new upcoming projects. Also, if you are a tabletop RPG fan, check out our friends’ podcast: “Tom & Drew’s Magic Item Review!” We’re […]

The Winds of Winter [S6E10]

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:22:00 -0600

Special Guest: Frank Cashion 6×10: What an explosive season finale! We discuss the events of the Winds of Winter, Tim sucks at jokes, and we theorize on where the show will go in Season 7. Now that season 6 is over, The Watchers on the Couch will go back to a monthly release schedule until […]

The Battle of the Bastards [S6E09]

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:36:00 -0600

Special Guest: Josh Berg 6×09: It’s the most anticipated event of the season. Did it disappoint? We discuss the events in Meereen and Winterfell. There’s new additions to the Hall of Stupid Faces, and we notice a disturbing trend in the Starks. Thor Björnsson makes the greatest commercial in history. Chris Naes sends in some […]

“No One” [S6E08]

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:59:00 -0600

6×08: This was a very divisive episode amongst the Watchers. They discuss the potential secret Qybern mentioned to Cersei, Tommen’s inevitable death, and whether or not Arya now has superpowers.

The Broken Man [S6E07]

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 02:10:00 -0600

6×07: Old Greggjoy may have a downstairs mixup, but he has expressive eyes. Wun Wun, the largest meteorologist in the Seven Kingdoms, accidentally signs up for battle. And we discuss whether Arya Stark is a candidate for the Hall of Stupid Faces. Tweet us your comments and questions @wotcpod and follow us on Facebook. If […]

Blood of My Blood [S6E06]

Tue, 31 May 2016 17:09:00 -0600

6×06: A book character makes his long awaited debut, we discuss the hypocrisy of the Faceless Men, and come up with more strange theories.

The Door [S6E05]

Tue, 24 May 2016 20:01:00 -0600

6×05: Much has been taken from us this week, and much has been revealed. As we discuss this week’s gut-wrenching episode from the ruins of the former studio, Tim is fixated by the new neighbor and we are interrupted by a pressing phone call.

Book of the Stranger [S6E04]

Tue, 17 May 2016 11:29:00 -0600

6×04: Loras Tyrell has allergies, Game of Thrones introduces yet another bird to the cast, Mike adds another name to his Hall of Annoying Faces, and we formulate the cure to Greyscale.

Oathbreaker [S6E03]

Tue, 10 May 2016 02:21:00 -0600

6×03: What the deal with all these birds?! A Man, A Man, and A Girl discuss a disturbing trend in the shortcomings of characters this season. A new Jon Snow parentage theory is discussed in the wake of Bran’s latest vision. And surprise surprise… book lovers are upset again.

Home [S6E02]

Tue, 03 May 2016 03:34:00 -0600

6×02: Tim and Mike are joined by long time friend, and Game of Thrones fan, Frank Cashion as they discuss the episode “Home.” Sarah and Chris send in their thoughts. The gang theorizes on the future of a returning character… that’s when things get weird.

The Red Woman [S6E01]

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 02:39:00 -0600

6×01: Tim, Sarah and Mike discuss the season 6 premiere of Game of Thrones. Chris sends in his thoughts.

16: A Song of Space and Pants

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:00:00 -0600

Recorded on April 16 2016 Jordan Taylor from The High Files podcast joins the Watchers in this last interim episode (henceforth known as “The Precasts”) before the premiere of Season 6. In this episode: We review the latest trailer for Game of Thrones S6 Peter Dinklage has some fancy pants Emilia Clarke wants to #freethepenis […]

15: A Song of T*ts and Dragons

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:00:00 -0600

“I’ve never been much of a podcaster. Apologies for what you are about to hear.” – Tim There was a technical difficulty this episode. By technical difficulty we mean Tim forgot to hit record at the top of the show. The first portion of this episode’s audio was taken from the video camera audio. In […]

14: He’s Dead, Jim

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 20:00:00 -0600

This week Tim and Chris talk about betrothals, watch the latest teaser trailer for Game of Thrones Season 6, and take a look at the latest photos, when they aren’t talking about other television shows. Related Links Game of Thrones Season 6: Hall of Faces Tease (HBO) Game of Thrones Season 6 Photos (EW) Nikolaj […]

13: We’ve Gotta Move These Refrigerators

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:30:00 -0600

It’s the first episode of the new year and the Watchers are excited for the new season. ThorHammer’s Chris Naes returns to the table as we talk about Jon Snow’s possible return, Blu Ray commentary on Season 4, and George R. R. Martin’s take on our former NFL team, the St. Louis Rams, returning to […]

12: Impromptu Trainwreck

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:00:00 -0600

Tim and Mike are joined by Chris Naes of ThorHammer in this quick, spur of the moment episode, as they were waiting for Sam Richardson of the How Should I Bro? podcast to arrive.

11: Are You a Charlatan, or a Charlatan’t?

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:37:00 -0600

AKA: The episode that is barely about Game of Thrones. This episode, we are joined by Chris Naes of the band ThorHammer, and his illustrious girlfriend, Lindsey. Season 6 is in production and we discuss some current rumors and news regarding the upcoming season. Barely. Fictional worlds collide as we talk about other works featuring […]

Mother’s Mercy [S5E10]

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:01:00 -0600

It’s the season finale! The aftermath of this episode certainly left the viewing community divided… even amongst the Watchers on the Couch.

Dance of Dragons [S5E09]

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:59:00 -0600

5×09 – This week we discuss the penultimate episode of season 5. Tim speculates on a potential pandemic for season 6, Mike talks about lazy story telling, and we still can’t remember character’s names. Recorded on: 6/8/2015

Hardhome [S5E08]

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 08:33:00 -0600

5×08: We briefly gloss over what’s going on at Castle Black and Kings Landing before we get to the scenes that really matter in Braavos, Meereen and Hardhome.

The Gift [S5E07]

Fri, 29 May 2015 23:31:00 -0600

5×07: This week we discuss the trouble at Castle Black, whether the High Sparrow is really as holy as he claims, Sansa’s predicament in Winterfell, and Melissandre’s proposal to assure Stannis’s victory.

Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken [S5E06]

Sun, 24 May 2015 21:10:00 -0600

5×06: This week we discuss the controversial episode “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.” This podcast opens with discussion on the final scene of the episode. Discussion on the rest of the episode begins at 16m:43s if you’d like to jump over that part. Recorded on: 5/20/2015

Kill the Boy [S5E05]

Wed, 13 May 2015 09:13:00 -0600

5×05: In this installment of Watchers on the Couch, we cover episode 5 of season 5. We talk about Dany’s current state of mind, Ramsay’s position as heir apparent to House Bolton, and the sad fate of being a set of male genitalia in The Known World.

Sons of the Harpy [S5E04]

Thu, 07 May 2015 09:25:00 -0600

This week we change the format a bit and actually discuss the events of the show instead of repeating them. Tim gives details on a popular fan theory to non-book readers Sarah and Mike. Realize how ineffective the Unsullied are, and may have even uncovered the whereabouts of Gendry.

High Sparrow [S5E03]

Fri, 01 May 2015 13:00:00 -0600

Episode 3 of season 5 of Game of Thrones is covered this week. Tim, Sarah and Mike discuss Arya, the wedding of Tommen, Jon Snow as the new Lord Commander and Sansa’s return to Winterfell.

The House of Black and White [S5E02]

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:00:00 -0600

Tim, Sarah and Mike recap and discuss Episode 2 from Season 5 of Game of Thrones, “The House of Black and White.”

The Wars to Come [S5E01]

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 03:36:00 -0600

In the first episode of this Game of Thrones aftershow, Tim, Sarah and Mike discuss the Season 5 premiere episode “The Wars to Come.”