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The Couch Potatoes
Thinking about catching a movie? Brett Megarry and Jeff Braun are our resident experts when it comes to new movies and television. Find out what is big at the box office and how many couch cushions Brett and Jeff rate it. Saturdays and Sundays at noon on 680 CJOB, and through the weekend on various Corus stations across Canada.
Episodes
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Conjuring a Countdown of a Rosy Murder Club
This week we'll look at The Conjuring franchise which has its latest movie 'Last Rites' debuting in theatres. We'll also tell you why the season finale of…
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Adolescence, Thunderbolts, Grosse Point, & Big Trouble!
This week I finally got around to watching one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the year, I also got around to watching the latest MCU movie…
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How has going to the movies changed for you?
Due to some scheduling conflicts on my end, this week's show is early! This week we talked about the ever-changing face of the moviegoing experience. Has it…
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Nobody, Sweeney, Godzilla, and Sorcerer!
This week we tee up this week's new movies which involve the first three names in the episode's title, and as for that fourth name -- Jeff reviews what's…
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THE WORST MOVIE OF THE YEAR
This week Jeff reviews what he says is the worst movie of the year! He also went to see The Naked Gun, and Fantastic Four First Steps. And it's a busy weekend…
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The Naked Gun! And was Happy Gilmore 2 good?
New at the movies this week... Liam Neeson stars in The Naked Gun! We also share our thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2, Jeff's got a new comedy special to tell you…
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Fantastic Four is here, and Hulk Hogan & Ozzy Osbourne dead
This week we reflect on the deaths of two pop culture legends... Hulk Hogan, and Ozzy Osbourne. We also tee up Fantastic Four First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2…
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Superman review! Emmys! Fockers 4!
This week we both have reviews of SUPERMAN! We'll also run through what's new at the movies this week, including rekindling an old slasher, and an old…
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Superman! Jurassic World! BTTF 40th!
This week we tee up the return of Superman to the big screen, Jeff's got a review of Jurassic World Rebirth, I've got a review of the new Prime Video movie…
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F1, Squid Game, The Old Guard, & Sunny and 17
This week I've got reviews of F1: The Movie, The Old Guard 2 (and a revisit of the first Old Guard movie), and Squid Game 3. Jeff's excited for the return of…
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Our top TV shows of 2025 so far!
This week we look at our favourite TV shows of the year so far, AND the big new movies opening this week, and early next week... - Brett
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JAWS is 50! Rob Ford, & Poop Cruise
This week we discuss the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest films ever made... JAWS. Jeff's excited about the first trailer for the new Bruce Springsteen…
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Revisiting The World of John Wick, including Ballerina
This week Jeff's got a review of the new movie Ballerina, which prompted me to go back and watch MOST of the John Wick movies. Also I'm pumped about the live…
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Stranger Things! John Wick! Dept Q is GREAT
This week we discuss the return of Stranger Things 5, which finally has a release date. We also talked about another show coming back, and we're not quite sure…
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Jeff reviews MI8! And... Survivor 50 cast already?
This week Jeff's got a review of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, as well as a review of Friendship. New at the movies this week, The Karate KIDS are…
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Survivor RULES, MI8 is here, & revisiting Rogue One
This week we teed up this weekend's new movies including Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and yet ANOTHER live action remake for Disney; We had a…
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ANDOR IS PERFECT, and Jeff gets physical
This week we have a spoiler-free review of the second season of the Star Wars show Andor. We also tell you what's new at the movies and look at some of the big…
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Reviews of Thunderbolts, and Nosferatu, and yay Conan!
Jeff's got a review of Thunderbolts, I've got a review of Nosferatu which is a recent arrival on Prime, we tell you what's new at the movies this week…
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Thunderbolts is here, and maybe stop remaking movies!
This week we'll tee up the next big hope for Marvel... Thunderbolts* has arrived, and is getting solid reviews! Jeff has a review of The Accountant 2, we talk…
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Star Wars takes over the small & big screens!
This week we review the first three episodes of season 2 of Andor, I've got a follow-up review on The Last of Us season 2 after I tore it apart last week, Star…
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Vampires, Star Wars, and Sandlers!
This week we'll tee up the new vampire movie Sinners; Jeff's got reviews of Drop, as well as Kraven the Hunter; we'll tee up season 2 of Andor; I'll review…
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20 years of one of the greatest sitcoms ever!
This week we look back at the 20th anniversary of the debut of The Office! Plus, there are four new movies this week, and one in particular looks COOL. We've…
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Our favourite REWATCHABLES!
Inspired by how I rewatched a movie I'd JUST watched a week earlier, we discussed our favourite rewatchable movies, whether they're go-to comfort blankets, or…
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I dropped by Black Bag in The Gorge
This week Jeff has a review of the new spy thriller Black Bag, I've got a review of the relatively new streaming movie The Gorge, Jeff loves the new Netflix…
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Brett tames the Dragon... before it's back in June!
This week I watched a movie I've been waiting to watch again for SIX YEARS! Plus we'll tell you what's new at the movies with another busy week in theatres…
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DAREDEVIL IS BACK! Lots of new movies too
We review SPOILER-FREE the first two episodes of Daredevil Born Again; Jeff has some exciting news about Beekeeping; we'll recap the Oscars; there are SEVEN…
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Gene Hackman, Oscar weekend, Daredevil & Survivor!
This week we discuss the death of the legendary Gene Hackman; Oscars weekend; Daredevil Born Again starts next week; reaction to Reacher's first 3 episodes of…
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Cap's Brave Snooze World, Bridget Jones, & REACHER!
This week Jeff's got a review for Captain America: Brave New World, we look back on SNL50, I'll tell you about what's new at the movies including The Monkey…
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WHEN IS THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED?
This week we'll tee up the big SNL50 anniversary special on Sunday; we got our first look at Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning; Captain America &…
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Violent Valentine!
This week Jeff's got another review of a Best Picture nominee with Nickel Boys, we discussed the trailers for the new Jurassic World & Fantastic Four movies…
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The Brutalist causes Tremors
This week Jeff has a review for The Brutalist, this week's new movies feature a 'police dog' and an android who snaps and loses it, I've got reviews of Woman…
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Top TV of 2024!
I'm reloading this because I screwed something up the first time and cut off some of Jeff's list! D'OH - Brett
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Heartwarming & Heartsplattering!
Jeff's got a review of Gladiator II, we tee up Moana 2, I revisited How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2 after last week's first look at the upcoming live-action…
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BIG MOVIE WEEK!!
Three huge movies are out this week, Jeff loves the new Ted Danson show, I love the new Jackal show, Jeff watched a 90s classic, and I needed to be cleansed…
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Penguin strikes first, strikes hard, NO MERCY
This week we look back at The Penguin and its amazing eight-episode run. We also got our first look at SO MUCH TOM CRUISE RUNNING in the teaser for the latest…
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Star Wars 10-12 could be a Fright Night
Big news from Star Wars, Hugh Grant surprises, S2 of The Diplomat, Brett revisits his favourite scary movie AND its remake, and how was that LOST doc??
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We swear we didn't plan it this way...
Lots of exciting news from Disney+! Some of Jeff's favourite shows wrapped up their seasons, he also went to see Conclave, I'll tell you about the many new…
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A **Bonus** Episode of Connecting Winnipeg with Hal Anderson: Do You Like Scary Movies?
Director/Podcaster/Film Fanatic Kevin Smith! Phantom of the Paradise celebrates 50 years! (0:30); Horror Movie Day! (9:05). To find more Connecting Winnipeg…