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“Malice” and “Æsahættr” Recap [S2E6-7] from 2021-01-01T01:41:15
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.
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[S2E5] “The Scholar” Recap from 2020-12-18T04:31:48
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
[S2E4] “Tower of the Angels” Recap from 2020-12-11T03:43:27
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] from 2020-12-04T18:54:46
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 from 2020-11-20T03:19:21
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 from 2020-05-07T03:11:24
It’s the Westworld Season 3 finale… and we have lots of thoughts and opinions.
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3×07: “Passed Pawn” Discussion from 2020-04-30T03:28:38
Mike didn’t have to knock Evan Rachel Wood,
He doesn’t want katanas on the set.
And thinks this episode isn’t good,
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[3×06]: “Decoherence” Discussion from 2020-04-24T02:44:15
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 br...
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3×05: “Genre” Discussion from 2020-04-16T14:37:49
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...
[3×04]: “Mother of Exiles” Discussion from 2020-04-09T14:52:13
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...
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3×03: “The Absence of Field” Discussion from 2020-04-02T14:03:23
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 simul...
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Westworld [3×02]: “The Winter Line” Discussion from 2020-03-26T13:06:03
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 from 2020-03-19T01:57:21
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 ...
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Doctor Sleep Review from 2020-02-27T18:50:36
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!
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Winter SK News and The Outsider (Episodes 1-5) | Castle Rock from 2020-02-08T03:07:56
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 Outsid...
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1×09: “See How They Fly” Review from 2019-12-20T00:17:36
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.
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2×10: “Clean” Review from 2019-12-13T17:45:53
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 ep...
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1×08: “A God Walks Into Abar” Review from 2019-12-12T01:23:11
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 Ange...
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1×07: “An Almost Religious Awe” Review from 2019-12-06T03:00:19
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.
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2×09: “Caveat Emptor” Review from 2019-12-05T18:32:32
Debby mishears Chris during news. Hole-poking city! Train’s comin!
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2×08: “Dirty” Review from 2019-11-29T23:29:01
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 stunn...
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1×06: This Extraordinary Being from 2019-11-27T01:39:35
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 tha...
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[2×07]: “The Word” Review from 2019-11-22T19:18:47
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!
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1×05: “Little Fear of Lightning” Review from 2019-11-22T02:25:47
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 from 2019-11-15T19:20:55
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!
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1×04: “If You Don’t Like My Story…” Review from 2019-11-15T02:57:28
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 from 2019-11-08T02:30:33
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 Watchme...
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Restore Hope [2×04] & The Laughing Place [2×05] from 2019-11-07T18:08
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…
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2×02-03: “New Jerusalem” & “The Ties That Bind” Review from 2019-11-02T13:53:16
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 list...
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1×02: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship” Review from 2019-10-31T00:35:42
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 from 2019-10-25T16:33:19
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 watchin...
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1×01: “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” Review from 2019-10-25T01:35:18
Mike and Tim discuss the series premiere of the HBO original series “Watchmen.”
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SK News & IT Chapter 2 from 2019-09-27T17:24:35
Debby and Chris end their summer with this pile of news and a frank conversation about IT Chapter 2. (Sans the space turtle)
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‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood…’ Review! from 2019-08-21T16:23:26
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!
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Quentin Tarantino Retrospective from 2019-08-11T17:31:46
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.
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Pet Sematary (2019) Review & Trailer Grab-bag! from 2019-05-27T15:07:25
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 t...
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The Iron Throne (8×06) Review | Series Finale! from 2019-05-23T05:10:10
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 bri...
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The Bells (8×05) Review from 2019-05-16T02:52:41
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...
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The Last of the Starks (8×04) Review from 2019-05-08T02:55
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 som...
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The Long Night [8×03] Review from 2019-05-01T02:32:22
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, tal...
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms [S8E2] Review from 2019-04-24T03:31:09
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.
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8×01: Winterfell from 2019-04-17T23:16:16
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 unexpec...
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Captain Marvel (2019) Review from 2019-03-19T01:16:27
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! from 2019-01-20T16:06:47
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 stu...
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Aquaman (2018) Review from 2019-01-10T15:09:29
“Colorguard to Victory”
Do you really need Willem Dafoe’s help to learn special moves? Tim, Jimmy and Nick deep dive (HA!) i...
“It Takes You Away” (S11E09) Review from 2018-12-08T02:53:19
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...
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“Kerblam!” and “The Witchfinders” (S11E7&8) Review from 2018-11-29T03:25:37
Space Amazon and the Alien Mud Pit! 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 unsubs...
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Fantastic Beasts 2 (2018) Review from 2018-11-26T23:21:12
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 Grindl...
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Episode Delay! Kerblam and Witchfinders Coming Next Week! from 2018-11-23T19:34:54
With the Thanksgiving holiday (and preparations leading up to it) we haven’t had time to get our Kerblam episode out in a timely matter. Instead, next week’s episode Sarah and I will co...
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“Demons of the Punjab” (S11E06) Review from 2018-11-16T01:07:09
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 stor...
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“The Tsuranga Conundrum” (S11E05) Review from 2018-11-09T04:28:13
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 ...
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“Arachnids in the UK” (S11E04) Review from 2018-11-02T03:26:41
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 ...
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Castle Rock Season One Wrap-Up Show! from 2018-10-27T13:34:49
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 gi...
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“Rosa” Review [S11E03] from 2018-10-25T13:36:20
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 Wh...
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“The Ghost Monument” (S11E02) Review from 2018-10-18T02:37:46
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...
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“Winner” Review (Lalo-man) [S4E10] from 2018-10-11T18:00:01
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 winne...
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“The Woman Who Fell to Earth” Review [S11E01] from 2018-10-11T02:05:35
“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 the...
Venom (2018) Review from 2018-10-09T02:37:28
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 theate...
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Wiedersehen (Spilled Milk) [S4E09] from 2018-10-04T22:05:20
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...
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Watchers at the Movies and New Series Announcement! from 2018-10-03T19:35:35
Tim pops in for a minute or two to update you on the first episode for the monthly series “Watchers at the Movies” and the next television series to be covered by the Watchers team.
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Coushatta (Red Snapper) [S4E08] from 2018-09-27T21:33
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, an...
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Something Stupid (Shickadance) [S4E07] from 2018-09-22T22:13:05
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!
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Romans (We Disagree.) [S1E10] from 2018-09-16T16:57:02
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] from 2018-09-13T22:29:12
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, hai...
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Henry Deaver (“I’m leaning towards Skarsgard’s butt.”) [S1E9] from 2018-09-09T16:02:08
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 abandon...
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Quite a Ride (Ice Station Nips) [S4E05] from 2018-09-06T23:57:01
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!
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Past Perfect (Manny) [S1E8] from 2018-09-02T17:59:37
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] from 2018-08-31T00:38:08
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, ...
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The Queen (Trustfull) [S1E7] from 2018-08-26T22:21:06
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 ...
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Something Beautiful (Element of Surprise) [S4E03] from 2018-08-24T00:00:53
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 vid...
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Filter (Eight, Nine…Three?) [S1E06] from 2018-08-19T23:36:46
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 ent...
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Breathe (Miracle Spring Water) [S4E02] from 2018-08-17T17:00:09
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.
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Harvest (The New Balance Of Diet Squirt) [S1E5] from 2018-08-15T11:00:30
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 ...
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The Box (Pangborn Christ) [S1E04] from 2018-08-12T16:32:52
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 y...
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Smoke [S4E01] from 2018-08-11T02:12:59
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.
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Local Color (“IT’S LIT!” – Uncle Steve) [S1E3] from 2018-08-05T14:28:44
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 ...
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Habeus Corpus (Canned Bread?) [S1E2] from 2018-08-01T09:00:29
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! ...
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Severance (Doggo Dimension) [S1E1] from 2018-07-29T18:54:51
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...
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Castle Rock: Preview Podcast from 2018-07-16T01:34:59
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 join...
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Major Announcements: Coming Changes to the Show from 2018-07-13T18:00:45
Hello, fellow Watchers!
We’ve been brainstorming and talking behind-the-scenes a lot over the past few weeks and we have some exciting updates to share with you regarding the future of th...
Westworld: The Passenger (WTF?!) [S2E10] from 2018-06-27T02:31:10
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...
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Westworld: Vanishing Point (Father’s Day Special!) [S2E9] from 2018-06-19T02:31:50
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.
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Westworld: Kiksuya (Lakota Fanning) [S2E8] from 2018-06-14T02:06:55
The Watchers are divided this week over the Kiksuya episode of Westworld Season 2. Which of the three at the table is a robot?
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Westworld: Les Écorchés (Tedpool) [S2E7] from 2018-06-06T11:42:06
Mike, Tim and Sarah discuss Westworld Season 2 Episode 7, Les Écorchés.
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Westworld: “Phase Space” Discussion (Teddyback Rides) [S2E6] from 2018-05-30T02:57:44
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?
Westworld: Akane No Mai (Teddy Rumpskin) [S2E5] from 2018-05-23T02:53
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 m...
Westworld: The Riddle of the Sphinx (He’s No St. Bernard) [S2E4] from 2018-05-15T02:49:48
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...
Westworld: Virtù e Fortuna (Thirsty for Peter) [S2E3] from 2018-05-09T02:39:16
Tim and Sarah recap and discuss the episode “Virtù e Fortuna.”
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Westworld: Reunion (Someone Has to Teach Them) [S2E2] from 2018-05-02T02:05:31
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] from 2018-04-25T03:27:13
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) from 2017-08-30T19:05:05
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!) from 2017-08-23T14:34:58
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 elabora...
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Eastwatch [S7E05] (Incesteros) from 2017-08-16T13:09:31
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 he...
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Spoils of War [S7E04] (Stark Raven Mad) from 2017-08-09T11:22:42
Bran’s a real jerk. Jon and Dany are totally going to bang. Sansa is the only Stark without superpowers.
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Queen’s Justice [S7E03] (Brother Fingers) from 2017-08-01T17:31:53
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? ...
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Stormborn [S7E02] (Brotherhood Without Boners) from 2017-07-27T12:56:09
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 ...
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Dragonstone (Ed Shireen) [S7E01] from 2017-07-19T08:00:57
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 ...
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Come to Jesus [S1E08] (Too Many Christs) from 2017-06-20T11:40:50
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 w...
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A Prayer for Mad Sweeney [S1E07] (Coin Pushing) from 2017-06-13T23:59:35
On American Gods, the origin of Mad Sweeney (Pablo Schreiber) is discovered through the story of Essie MacGowan and Laura Moon (Emily Browning.)
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A Murder of Gods [S1E06] (Want Smoochies?) from 2017-06-07T00:46:13
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 ...
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Lemon Scented You [S1E05] (Mad About Moon) from 2017-05-30T19:54:43
Chris demands Laura Moon take some personal responsibility. Shadow Moon is annoying Mike. Tim pitches a Mad Sweeney spinoff sitcom. Sarah explains organ donation.
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Git Gone [S1E04] (The Dane Cookout) from 2017-05-24T02:35:40
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 co...
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Head Full of Snow [S1E03] (Genie Weeny) from 2017-05-17T08:00:02
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 ...
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The Secret of Spoons [S1E02] (The Adventures of Space Cock) from 2017-05-10T11:34:03
Sarah, Mike, and Tim attempt to recap and discuss The Secret of Spoons and, as usual, end up talking about genitals.
Like… a lot.
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The Bone Orchard [S1E01] (Ejectulation) from 2017-05-03T02:00:28
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...
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6xB2: The Wedding Where Everyone Lives from 2016-11-23T12:00:13
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....
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6xB1: A Brief Update and Announcement from 2016-09-28T16:27:31
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 upcom...
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The Winds of Winter [S6E10] from 2016-06-28T03:22:30
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 Sea...
The Battle of the Bastards [S6E09] from 2016-06-21T04:36:11
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...
“No One” [S6E08] from 2016-06-14T02:59:46
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 supe...
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The Broken Man [S6E07] from 2016-06-07T02:10:56
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 A...
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Blood of My Blood [S6E06] from 2016-05-31T17:09:01
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] from 2016-05-24T20:01:56
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 ne...
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Book of the Stranger [S6E04] from 2016-05-17T11:29:01
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] from 2016-05-10T02:21:55
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 th...
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Home [S6E02] from 2016-05-03T03:34:55
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 ...
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The Red Woman [S6E01] from 2016-04-26T02:39:43
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 from 2016-04-20T02:00:48
Recorded on April 16 2016
Jordan Taylor from The High Files podcast joins the Watchers in this last interim episode (henceforth kno...
15: A Song of T*ts and Dragons from 2016-03-25T11:00:45
“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 diffi...
14: He’s Dead, Jim from 2016-02-28T20:00:06
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 televis...
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13: We’ve Gotta Move These Refrigerators from 2016-01-20T13:30:45
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 po...
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12: Impromptu Trainwreck from 2015-11-09T19:00:39
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? from 2015-08-06T19:37:16
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 di...
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Mother’s Mercy [S5E10] from 2015-06-16T09:01:28
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] from 2015-06-09T08:59:02
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 rememb...
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Hardhome [S5E08] from 2015-06-06T08:33:01
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] from 2015-05-29T23:31:12
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 as...
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Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken [S5E06] from 2015-05-24T21:10:18
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 th...
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Kill the Boy [S5E05] from 2015-05-13T09:13:06
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, ...
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Sons of the Harpy [S5E04] from 2015-05-07T09:25:07
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...
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High Sparrow [S5E03] from 2015-05-01T13:00:47
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] from 2015-04-22T18:00:48
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] from 2015-04-14T03:36:02
In the first episode of this Game of Thrones aftershow, Tim, Sarah and Mike discuss the Season 5 premiere episode “The Wars to Come.”