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Characters on the CouchEpisode 47: "Black Mirror: Striking Vipers"We're diving into "Black Mirror" this episode, breaking down the Anthony Mackie/Ludi Lin led "Striking Vipers", an interesting VR/video game-based episode with interesting twists and turns. See how we break down the characters on the couch!
2019-06-251h 08Characters on the CouchEpisode 46: "The Handmaid's Tale", Season 1 - Ep. 1We're back at it again and this time we're coming at you with our first post-GoT TV episode. We're diving into the post-apocalyptic fire with the pilot episode of The Handmaid's Tale. Travel to Gilead with us on today's episode of Characters on the Couch.
2019-06-181h 05Characters on the CouchEpisode 45: "Set It Off"This episode, we explore the characters of one of Jess' favorite movies, "Set It Off"! So many layers to these characters, and this story that are still so relevant today. Join us today on the couch!
2019-06-041h 09Characters on the CouchEpisode 44: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 6The end of an era - we're doing the series finale of Game of Thrones on this week's episode of Characters on the Couch. Come listen to our last thoughts on these characters today!
2019-05-2152 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 43: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 5This is the moment we've been waiting for - the assault on King's Landing. Game of Thrones, Season 8 - episode 5 was intense and our characters all faced crises unlike they've ever seen before. Dive into these characters' actions with us today on the couch!
2019-05-141h 11Characters on the CouchEpisode 42: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 4Coming off the heels of the Battle for Winterfell, our characters have one more big fight ahead of them, and it's shaping up to be a doozy. Listen as we go through how we think our characters will end up at the end of Game of Thrones - loyalties will be tested, heads will roll, and someone is going to burn. Join us on the couch!
2019-05-071h 12Characters on the CouchEpisode 41: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 3It's here! The dead are here! On today's episode, we break down the much anticipated "Battle of Winterfell". Join us as we use extreme silliness to offset being emotionally compromised by this episode full of twists and turns. Just kidding (kind of)...
Check it out today!
2019-04-301h 14Characters on the CouchEpisode 40: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 2We're back in your earholes with Episode 2 of "Game of Thrones", season 8 (be sure to check our Facebook if you missed our live video breaking down episode 1). We're nearing the impending battle and everything's getting complicated between our friends! Find out why on the couch!
2019-04-231h 07Characters on the CouchEpisode 39: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 PredictionsThat's right - we're only a few sleeps away from the final season of Game of Thrones! We sat down and talked at length about what could possibly happen in Westeros now that the Great War is here! Take a listen and let us know what you think will happen in season 8 of Game of Thrones!
2019-04-091h 04Characters on the CouchEpisode 38: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 7The Season 7 Finale of Game of Thrones is here and we're dedicating an entire episode to it! The gang is ready for the showdown and Jess and Nicky ponder many things...like what would our heroes and villains of Westeros be like as...elementary school students? Find out more on the couch!
2019-04-021h 08Characters on the CouchEpisode 37: "Girls Trip"Jess and Nicky are scarred for life when they break down the hilarious 2017 comedy "Girls Trip". Listen in as we breakdown the wholesome, yet extremely funny, flick that had audiences everywhere rolling around in laughter. Time, friendships, and family being what you make it is absolutely at the core of this heartwarming flick that you definitely would feel a little uncomfortable watching with your grandmother.
2019-03-261h 04Characters on the CouchEpisode 36: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 5-6We are SO CLOSE. We have a cool announcement about how we'll tackle Game of Thrones, Season 8 and, for Game of Thrones, Season 7, we hit episodes 5-6, where everything feels a little claustrophobic. Daenerys' temper tantrums are deadline, Jon is obsessed with women who intimidate him, Littlefinger drives a wedge between Arya and Sansa (not cool since one is a master assassin), and Tormund really loves him some Brienne. Find out more shenanigans today on the couch!
But...what IF you found a bunch of faces in my trunk?
2019-03-191h 12Characters on the CouchEpisode 35: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 3-4Look, man, all she wants you to do is bend your stupid knee...
Join Jess and Nicky as they continue in with the second-to-final season of "Game of Thrones", season 7. In episodes 3-4, the fallout of mislaid plans commences, we lose yet another beloved character, and Dany just keeps trying to make "fetch" happen. Find out more today on the couch...
...WHEN YOU BEND THE KNEE! Just kidding, you don't have to.
2019-03-121h 07Characters on the CouchEpisode 34: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 1-2Here we go - season 7 of "Game of Thrones" is underway here at Characters on the Couch. We start off the first of the last two seasons by diving into episode 1, "Dragonstone" and episode 2, "Stormborn". The world's have officially collided and now the pieces on the chessboard are beginning to move into their final battle positions! Join us on the couch!
Also, there are a lot of bird jokes today...perhaps because "Winter is Here"?
2019-03-051h 12Characters on the CouchEpisode 33: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"Join Jess and Nicky as they break down their favorite romantic comedy, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". Today's episode explores relationships and why we, as people, do crazy things after a breakup. We're all human and this is a great film to explore those nuances! Join us on the couch.
By the way, "...if I see Van Helsing, I swear to the Lord I will slay him....HAHAHAHAAAA!"
2019-02-261h 15Characters on the CouchEpisode 32: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 9-10Everything's blowing up in the last two episode of "Game of Thrones", season 6 - including Jess and Nicky's brains. Worlds (and swords) clash in bloody battles and epic endings to multiple storylines. Join us on the couch as we enter into the final days of GoT!
Also - Jess still gets teary-eyed when she talks about Grey Worm and Missandei.
2019-02-191h 05Characters on the CouchEpisode 31: "Trainwreck"Happy Valentine's Day! Jess and Nicky pop in for a special V-Day episode where we tackle Judd Apatow & Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck". Come join us on the couch for this exciting breakdown of a cool romcom that's both relatable and fun to dive into.
"Do you have to go to the bathroom?"
2019-02-1542 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 30: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 7-8Uh-oh, the world's are turning upside down in Westeros and beyond on "Game of Thrones", Season 6. Cersei is slowly moving off her rocker, Yara and Theon head across the narrow sea to attempt an alliance with Daenerys, and someone special is BACK!
Oh, and Jess still ships Missandei and Grey Worm. HARD. Listen for more on this week's episode of Characters on the Couch!
2019-02-1256 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 29: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Eps. 4-6It's starting to feel like the beginning of the end as we tackle the midseason episodes of "Game of Thrones", season 6. Some memorable moments, a heartfelt reunion, and a rocking of the world happens as Jess and Nicky chat about what these characters are going through. Find out more today on the couch!
Also...in case you were wondering, Nicky only has eyes for Tyrion.
2019-02-051h 07Characters on the CouchEpisode 28: "She's All That"We're going back 20 years (to the day, actually) to break down "She's All That", a late '90s rom-com starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. Rachael Leigh Cook, and Paul Walker. Join us as we dive into some of the interesting high school mentalities that shape us as adults while we also take a huge trip down memory lane. Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this flick!
"LANEY BOGGS?!?!?!?! JANEY BRIGGS?!?!?!?!"
2019-01-291h 01Characters on the CouchEpisode 27: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Eps. 1-3We're catching up with the current series in this episode of Characters on the Couch. We start with episodes 1-3 of "Game of Thrones", season 6. The world continues to get smaller as world's collide and realities shift for our main characters.
She the aftermath of a bloody season 5 today on the couch!
2019-01-221h 12Characters on the CouchEpisode 26: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 9-10New year, same shenanigans!
Jess C. and Nicky G. start off 2019 with a bang by barreling through the last two episodes of season 5 of "Game of Thrones". Everything is starting to blend together as worlds collide, friends divide, and niece-daughters...confide (we tried to make it work). War is imminent and true leaders show their stripes (and have their guts exposed) in this episode of Characters on the Couch!
..."Shame...shame...shame..."
2019-01-151h 12Characters on the CouchEpisode 25: Rodgers' and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" (1997)For our last episode of 2018, Jess & Nicky breakdown the film that birthed the idea for this podcast: "Cinderella", a Wonderful World of Disney presentation starring Brandy in 1997.
Dive deep into the underlying themes of one of the most beloved fairy tales today on the couch!
2018-12-191h 06Characters on the CouchEpisode 24: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 7-8We're winding down on Game of Thrones, season 5 with episodes 7-8 today.
Listen to Jess and Nicky break down "The Gift", where Jorah the Explorer presents a valuable gift to Dany and "Hardhome" (one of Jess' favorite GOT episodes overall) where Jon Snow tries to bring some wildling numbers back to the wall.
Things are getting intense starting today on The Couch!
2018-12-121h 07Characters on the CouchEpisode 23: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 4-6We're entering the mid-season episodes for season 5 of Game of Thrones.
Our world keeps condensing as our characters travel and meet for the first time, old favorites meet new foes, and Cersei continues to be so darn reactive.
See what shenanigans we get into on the couch!
2018-12-051h 15Characters on the CouchEpisode 22: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 1-3It's getting really real in Westeros as we start analyzing the characters in Season 5 of Game of Thrones.
Our world is getting smaller, some of our characters become more unstable, and we're here to break it all down for you in this episode of Characters on the Couch!
NOTE: We're moving to a one episode per week format starting with episode 22.
2018-11-281h 12Characters on the CouchEpisode 21: "Attack the Block"Jess C. and Nicky G. return with Movie Thursday with a grounded sci-fi comedy: "Attack the Block".
See what thematic and character details were pulled from this alien flick on today's episode of Characters on the Couch!
2018-11-1651 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 20: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 9-10We're wrapping up season 4 of Game of Thrones where things take a turn, setting it up for the beginning of the end!
See what shenanigans we get into on today's episode of Characters on the Couch!
2018-11-1356 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 19: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 7-8We're nearing the end of Game of Thrones season 4 and the fate of one of our favorite characters is now on the line.
See what Nicky & Jess take away from these episodes today on the couch!
2018-11-0655 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 18: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 4-6In this episode of "Characters on the Couch", Jess and Nicky tackle the mid-season episodes of "Game of Thrones", season 4.
Things are heating up in Westeros and beyond and it's making Nicky nervous, probably...
Find out on the couch!
2018-10-301h 00Characters on the CouchEpisode 17: "Hereditary"Today on the Couch, Jess C. and Nicky G. break down the creepy horror film, "Hereditary".
Listen as we discuss anxiety, schizophrenic tendencies, all wrapped into a paranormal coat of weirdness.
Join us today on Characters on the Couch!
2018-10-2557 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 16: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 1-3We're starting season 4 of Game of Thrones and things started off with a bang regarding the Lannisters.
Take a listen and find out today on the couch!
2018-10-2357 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 15: "Get Out"Jess C. and Nicky G. travel to the Sunken Place to...wait, no, one does not willingly go to the Sunken Place.
But we will analyze the characters in the breakout film, "Get Out" on this episode of Characters on the Couch.
2018-10-181h 00Characters on the CouchEpisode 14: "Game of Thrones", Season 3 - Eps. 9-10Join us as we wrap up the INTENSE Game of Thrones, Season 3.
Poor Nicky wasn't ready for what was in store for her, but we broke it down anyway.
We'll recover one day and so will you after you join us on the couch!
2018-10-1658 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 13: "The Conjuring"All hopped up on sugar and anxiety, Jess C. and Nicky G. break down the creepy first installment of the James Wan series, "The Conjuring".
What horror tropes worked and which ones made us...giggle?
Find out today on the Couch!
2018-10-1153 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 12: "Game of Thrones", Season 3 - Eps. 7-8We're nearing the end of Game of Thrones, Season 3 and things are getting crazy.
See what shenanigans the residents of Westeros and beyond get into on today's episode of "Characters on the Couch"!
"Jon Snow...you're my bae..."
2018-10-0954 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 11: "Goodnight Mommy"Jess & Nicky tackle the first movie in the October "Movie Thursday" series - an atmospheric thriller called "Goodnight Mommy".
See how the seemingly strange may be purely psychological in this episode of "Characters on the Couch"!
Really? A cockroach farm???
2018-10-0453 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 10: "Game of Thrones", Season 3 - Eps. 4-6Jess & Nicky tackle the mid-season episodes of Game of Thrones, Season 3 where things are getting a little nuts.
Find out what shenanigans Undercover Jon Snow gets into while hanging with the Wildlings, what is Margery's master plan, and one word: "Dracarys".
Join us on the couch on today's episode! Also...DAMMIT, KARL!
2018-10-0254 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 9: "Black Panther"For the final installment of Superhero September, Jess C. and Nicky G. tackle Marvel's "Black Panther".
Both Nicky and Jess have...interesting confessions in this one - and listen as they break down the characters in this 2018 hit.
WAKANDA FOREVER! (we couldn't help ourselves...)
2018-09-2752 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 8: "Game of Thrones", Season 3 - Eps. 1-3Jess & Nicky start Game of Thrones, Season 3 (Jess' favorite season) and break down the road to consequences for season 2 actions.
Poor Robb, poor Catelyn, poor Theon, poor...Cersei?! See why we think that in this episode of Characters on the Couch! Also...peep that White Walker's super good hair...
See you on the couch!
2018-09-2556 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 7: "Deadpool 2"Jess C. and Nicky G. breakdown Deadpool 2, as well as their love for Zazie Beetz and sporks!
Listen to the latest movie character breakdown on any of your favorite podcast resources - even Google Play - they finally called us back!
Join us on the Couch!
2018-09-2055 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 6: "Game of Thrones", Season 2 - Eps. 8-10Jess C. and Nicky G. have reached the final three episodes of Game of Thrones, Season 2.
The Battle of Blackwater Bay is afoot, as well as changes for our main players all over Westeros and across the Narrow Sea.
Hear us break down these pivotal character pathway choices on this episode of Characters on the Couch!
2018-09-181h 01Characters on the CouchEpisode 5: "Captain America: The First Avenger"It's the second "Movie Tuesday" of "Superhero September" as Jess C. and Nicky G. break down the characters in "Captain America: The First Avenger".
This episode comes complete with references to other movies, a GoT crossover, and Margery Tyrell being...well, Margery Tyrell...I mean, Mrs. Captain America...I mean, an SSR agent flirting with Super Steve Rogers.
Find out what in the world we're talking about today on the couch!
2018-09-1359 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 4: "Game of Thrones", Season 2 - Eps. 5-7Jess C. and Nicky G. are halfway through Season 2 of Game of Thrones and things are getting messy.
Sansa deals with losing her last safety buffer. Robb falls in deeper with his field medic crush, Jon Snow is continually derided by the Wildling, Ygritte, and Cersei and Tyrion continually bring the sass in this Characters on the Couch breakdown.
Tune in for more on today's episode of CotC!
2018-09-1159 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 3: "Avengers: Infinity War"On the very first "Movie Thursday", Jess C. and Nicky G. chat about Avengers: Infinity War.
What is up with the ego contest between Tony Stark and Dr. Strange? How about Captain America's "mopey beard?" And is Thanos a good example of an ideal villain?
Find out this and more on the couch!
2018-09-0655 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 2: "Game of Thrones", Season 2 - Eps. 1-4Jess C. and Nicky G. dive into season 2 of Game of Thrones on this episode of CotC.
Episodes 1-4 of the second season of GoT shows some new faces, interesting developments, and demon babies.
Take a trip to Westeros with us on the couch!
2018-09-0458 minCharacters on the CouchEpisode 1: "Game of Thrones", Season 1 RecapThe very first episode of "Characters on the Couch" with Jess Carson and Nicole "Nicky" Gershenson. On this TV Tuesday, we summarize our thoughts on the characters in the world of Game of Thrones, Season 1.
What is it that makes everyone tick? Why do they want what they say they want? If the Stark direwolves could talk, how would they sound?
This and more shenanigans "on the couch"!
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