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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
The Couch PotatoesJeff finishes MCU rewatch, Brett offers Britney Spears mea culpa
Hi there! This week, Jeff completed his rewatch of all 23 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so we'll hear his thoughts on that and the new trailer for…
The Couch PotatoesGreenland is great, Flack is fun, and nominees for the Golden Globes and SAG Awards
Hi there! This week we got the nominations for both the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards, and we have never even heard of half the nominees. Jeff watched the…
The Couch PotatoesGreat start for WandaVision! Tiger is King, Jeff goes Outside the Wire, & Brett is a gentleman thief!
TAKE 2! Hi there. When I loaded the podcast on Thursday, I screwed something up so it had recordings of our friend Joe Aiello from Power 97 in the background…
The Couch PotatoesWandaVision debuts, Night Stalker is excellent, and Jeff goes to Yellowstone
Hi there! This week we'll tee up the first Marvel show to debut on Disney+ -- 'WandaVision', which is out this weekend. We'll also discuss the upcoming reboot…
The Couch PotatoesDisney+ Rated R? Reviews of Soul, WW84 & History of Swear Words, and news on THE BATMANS
Hi there! This week we learned Disney+ will soon have a 'Rated R' section called 'Star'. We also had to make a correction from our year-end special on The…
The Couch PotatoesOur favourite TV shows of 2020!
Hi there! Pretty self-explanatory this week, BUT, we should point out that when we recorded this, Cobra Kai was set to debut its third season on Netflix on…
The Couch PotatoesTV 2020: The Best of the Rest!
Hi there! Next week we're counting down our top 20 shows. This week, it's the best of the rest! - Brett
The Couch PotatoesMusic 2020: Year In Review
THE COUCH POTATOES PRESENTS: MUSIC 2020 - YEAR IN REVIEW Tristan Field-Jones and Kyle Milroy bring you their year in music from the past twelve months. First…
The Couch PotatoesVikings moves to Prime, Big Mouth S4 is solid, & Raised by Wolves is INSANE
Hi there! This week we discuss 'Vikings' which will debut its final episodes exclusively on Prime Video on December 30th before it airs on History, but it…
The Couch PotatoesLego Star Wars RULES THE GALAXY, WW84 release not great for Canada
Hi there! The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special debuted on Disney Plus this week and it is AMAZING. Wonder Woman 1984 finally has a release date, and it's not the…
The Couch PotatoesThe Crown S4 review, The Queen's Gambit review, & the end is nigh for Supernatural
Hi there! This week I've got a review of season 4 of 'The Crown' which debuts this Sunday Nov 15th on Netflix. Jeff reviewed the Netflix limited series 'The…
The Couch PotatoesTruth Seekers is fun, The Queen's Gambit is about chess and is cool, and The Mandalorian's triumphant return!
Hi there! This week I watched a new show on Prime Video that reunites Nick Frost & Simon Pegg. It's a supernatural comedy called "Truth Seekers". Jeff started…
The Couch PotatoesThe Mandalorian returns! Borat 2! And more of The Crown & revisiting the MCU
Hi there! This week we celebrate this weekend's return of the Disney+ smash hit Star Wars series "The Mandalorian". We both watched the new Borat movie, I'm…
The Couch PotatoesThe Trial of the Chicago 7, catching up on The Crown, and Jeff likes Scream??
Hi there! This week, Jeff has a review of the new Netflix movie 'The Trial of the Chicago 7', I started watching 'The Crown' ahead of the impending 4th season…
The Couch PotatoesDexter returns! Big news week for Disney, & Unsolved Mysteries vol 2
Hi there! This week we slice & dice our way through the return of Dexter! The hit series is set to relaunch next year with 10 episodes. Also today, huge week…
The Couch PotatoesThe Haunting of Bly Manor, Hubie Halloween, American Murder, & FIVE new movies!
Hi there! This week I've got a review of this week's big new show on Netflix "The Haunting of Bly Manor. Jeff watched the new Adam Sandler movie "Hubie…
The Couch PotatoesBig shows debuting, one of Brett's faves is returning, 2nd opinion on Ratched, and Borat is back!
Hi there! This week we'll discuss the surprise announcement a new Borat movie is coming, and coming soon! October 23rd! We'll also outline a couple of big…
The Couch Potatoes25th anniversary for Se7en! Enola Holmes gets a 'High Score', and Schitt's Creek cleans house!
Hi there! This week marks the 25th anniversary of the masterpiece film Se7en. We're excited. Jeff is also excited about the new Netflix movie Enola Holmes. I…
The Couch PotatoesReviews of Ratched, The Social Dilemma, & Challenger: The Final Flight
Hi there. This week Netflix launches its 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' origin story 'Ratched'. Jeff watched a couple of preview episodes, I watched one…
The Couch PotatoesTwo big shows say goodbye, Brett & Jeff say hello to Jack Ryan & The Boys
Hi there! This week we learned The Walking Dead will come to an end soon, as will Keeping up with the Kardashians. There are couple of nifty-lookin shows…
The Couch PotatoesMulan debuts on Disney+, Cobra Kai shows no mercy; Tenet is indeed SUPER confusing
Hi there! 'Mulan' debuts on Disney Plus this weekend! Meanwhile, I finished watching seasons 1 & 2 of 'Cobra Kai' and it is GREAT. I also went to see…
The Couch PotatoesTENET: Good or bad? Jeff's not sure! Cobra Kai STRIKES HARD, and The Batman looks cool
Hi there! Jeff saw the new Christopher Nolan movie 'Tenet', and isn't sure if he liked it or not. In fact, he's not even sure if he knows what the movie was…
The Couch PotatoesJeff reviews 'Unhinged'; Brett heads to Fiji, Cybertron, & Back to the Future!
Hi there. This week, Jeff went to see a new movie! 'Unhinged' starring Russell Crowe, and he says Crowe's performance was great, but.... This week, I watched a…
The Couch PotatoesOne of Brett's favourite shows is done, and Jeff has a Death Wish!
Hi there! This week 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' wrapped up after seven seasons. I watched the series finale, and I dug it. We'll look back on the series…
The Couch PotatoesMulan moves to Disney+, Westworld amazes, and back to the Butlerverse!
Hi there! Big news this week from Disney, which has moved Mulan from a theatrical release to Disney+. A few big movies meanwhile will open in Canada before the…
The Couch PotatoesEmmy noms! Jeff went to the movies! And Brett went back to Westworld!
Hi there! This week we'll break down the Emmy nominations, Jeff will tell us about going to the movies for the first time in months, I'll FINISH my review of…
The Couch PotatoesTenet delayed indefinitely, Snowpiercer is fun, and classic Jeopardy!
Hi there. This week, the next Christopher Nolan movie 'Tenet' has been delayed indefinitely. We'll discuss the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the movies. No new…
The Couch PotatoesNo Survivor this Fall! Jeff gets on the Money Plane, and Brett's world tour continues!
Hi there! This week we'll discuss the big news that CBS & Global TV will not be airing Survivor this Fall due to the pandemic. We'll tell you what's new on…
The Couch PotatoesCharlize Theron's The Old Guard is so-so, while Jeff loves Hamilton!
Hi there! This week we've got a review of Netflix's 'The Old Guard', which is out this weekend and stars Charlize Theron. Jeff watched 'Hamilton' on Disney…
The Couch PotatoesThe Floor is Lava in this Unsolved Mystery, where Will Ferrell makes Jeff cry!
Hi there! This week on The Couch Potatoes, big news for fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Ozark. Also, Disney Plus drops its 'Hamilton' film this weekend. Jeff…
The Couch PotatoesGreat new shows on Global, Brett goes Dark, and Jeff hangs with VAMPIRES
Hi there! This week we'll go through some of the highlights from Global's 2020-2021 lineup of shows, which was just released this week. Jeff's got what's new…
The Couch PotatoesWhich movie would you want to watch again on the big screen? Plus, Dating Around is EXCELLENT
Hi there! This week we'll discuss which big event movies would we like to see again on the big screen, specifically movies that would play well once we start…
The Couch PotatoesDa 5 Bloods is solid, Snowpiercer is cool, and Dating Around is back for Round 2!
Hi there! Jeff reviews the new Spike Lee movie on Netflix "Da 5 Bloods" and LOVES IT. Also on Netflix this weekend - season 2 of the excellent dating show…
The Couch PotatoesOur favourite DISASTER MOVIES! Also, another trip for Jeff to the Butlerverse, lol.
Hi there! This week on YouTube, Screen Junkies unveiled an Honest Trailer for the 1996 classic 'Twister', so we'll have a look at some of our favourite…
The Couch PotatoesSpace Force, The Lovebirds, and THE MONSTER SQUAD!
Hi there! This week we took a look at a couple episodes of the new Steve Carell show 'Space Force' which debuts on Netflix this weekend. Jeff watched 'The…
The Couch PotatoesThe Snyder Cut is coming, a big 25th anniversary, & Oscars postponed??
Hi there! This week we'll discuss the long-hoped-for 'Snyder Cut' of 2017's Justice League, which will debut on HBO Max in 2021. We'll also chat about the…
The Couch PotatoesDead to Me delivers, and an Incredible finish for Survivor!
Hi there! This week we'll go through the finale for Survivor: Winners at War (SPOILERS ABOUND), I'll review MOST of seasons 1 & 2 of the Netflix show 'Dead to…
The Couch PotatoesSurvivor finale preview, Kimmy Schmidt gets interactive, and Chris Hemsworth gets violent!
Hi there! This week Jeff will tell you what he thought about the upcoming Netflix interactive Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt special, I'll review the Chris…
The Couch PotatoesSeinfeld special on Netflix, & Jeff bought the Cheers box set!
Hi there! Jerry Seinfeld is back next week with a new comedy special on Netflix. 'Money Heist' continues to be outstanding. Jeff bought the 'Cheers' box set…
The Couch PotatoesBetter Call Saul finale is Too Hot to Handle
Hi there! This week we'll offer our thoughts on the season 5 finale of 'Better Call Saul', I'll review the first half of the new trashy dating show on Netflix…
The Couch PotatoesMichael Jordan & Saul Goodman Survive a Money Heist!
Hi there! This week we'll preview the upcoming ESPN / Netflix documentary series "The Last Dance", which focuses on NBA legend Michael Jordan. Jeff's excited…
The Couch PotatoesModern Family & Schitt's Creek say goodbye, Trolls World Tour debuting digitally!
Hi there! This week we'll say goodbye to Modern Family & Schitt's Creek, even though we've both more or less stopped watching Modern Family, and NEVER watched…
The Couch PotatoesSome of our favourite shows on streaming, & Jeff's got a new movie review!
Hi there. This week we've got some recommendations on shows to watch if you're looking for ideas while you're cooped up at home. Also, Jeff managed to get his…
The Couch PotatoesOzark returns, the Tiger King is bonkers, and Jeff watched WHAT??
Hi there! Ozark returns for its third season this week on Netflix so we'll tee that up. Jeff checked out some of that Tiger King documentary on Netflix that…
The Couch PotatoesOur favourite 'comfort' movies, and Survivor delivers TWO knockout blows!
Hi there! With Cineplex & Landmark Cinemas closing their theatres due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we cobbled together a list of our favourite 'comfort blanket'…
The Couch PotatoesCoronavirus leads to big movie delays, Jeff reviews The Way Back
Hi there. A couple more major movies are joining the next James Bond flick in getting pushed back thanks to coronavirus; Jeff's got a review of the new Ben…
The Couch PotatoesMarch Movie Preview, Survivor on fire, and Back to the Butlerverse!
Hi there! We've got our March Movie Preview this week, starting with a big one from Disney/Pixar. We'll discuss this week's AMAZING episode of Survivor, and…
The Couch PotatoesBetter Call Saul is the best, Downhill stinks, Ragnarok rules, & big changes for Indiana Jones!
Hi there! This week we'll discuss the first two episodes of season 5 of one of the best shows on TV - Better Call Saul. I finished one of the shows Jeff talked…
The Couch Potatoes3 cool new shows on Netflix, Brett had a 'Liam Neeson & winter' night, and Jeff watches a classic!
Hi there! Jeff sampled three new shows on Netflix, I watched a pair of Liam Neeson 'set in winter' movies, I also sampled the latest batch of insanity from…
The Couch PotatoesSurvivor soars; are there any GOOD video game movies; Jeff's Oscar prediction came true!
Hi there! This week, we'll talk Survivor: Winners at War, which had a stellar season-opener. We'll also talk video game movies, with Sonic the Hedgehog opening…
The Couch PotatoesFebruary Movie Preview! Plus, Uncut Gems is gold
Hi there! This week we've got our February Movie Preview, we both watched the Adam Sandler movie 'Uncut Gems' on Netflix, we say goodbye to one of our…
The Couch PotatoesBetter Call Saul S5 trailer arrives, and Lethal Weapon 5??
Hi there! We got a trailer this week for Better Call Saul season 5 which is FINALLY debuting on February 23rd on AMC. Jeff got a copy of The Good Liar, and…
The Couch PotatoesSecond opinion on 1917, Curb ROARS back, Succession is must-see
Hi there! Jeff saw 1917 last week and gave it a decent review. I saw it this week, and I'm giving it a GREAT review. Also, Curb Your Enthusiasm is back with…
The Couch PotatoesOscar noms, 1917 review, and Curb Your Enthusiasm is back!
Hi there! This week we'll go through some of the Oscar nominations, Jeff's got a review of the Best Picture nominee 1917, and Curb Your Enthusiasm is back so…
The Couch PotatoesFinally checking out Succession, no spoilers for Little Women, and taking back some negativity from last week!
Hi there! After its big win at the Golden Globes, I started watching HBO's Succession. Jeff went to see Little Women, and had an interesting time with others…
The Couch PotatoesJanuary movie preview, thoughts on The Mandalorian finale, The Witcher bores & You delivers
Hi there! This week it's our January movie preview, and there are FOUR scary movies for Jeff to pick from! We'll also offer our thoughts on the season finale…
The Couch PotatoesOur favourite TV shows of the decade!
Hi there! This was a difficult task, choosing our 10 favourite shows in what has been an extraordinary decade of excellent television. But, it was a fun task!…