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!

Episode 47: "Black Mirror: Striking Vipers"

We'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.

Episode 46: "The Handmaid's Tale", Season 1 - Ep. 1

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!

Episode 45: "Set It Off"

The 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!

Episode 44: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 6

This 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!

Episode 43: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 5

Coming 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!

Episode 42: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 4

It'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!

Episode 41: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 3

We'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!

Episode 40: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 - Ep. 2

That'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!

Episode 39: "Game of Thrones", Season 8 Predictions

The 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!

Episode 38: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 7

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.

Episode 37: "Girls Trip"

We 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?

Episode 36: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 5-6

Look, 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.

Episode 35: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 3-4

Here 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"?

Episode 34: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 1-2

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!"

Episode 33: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"

Everything'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.

Episode 32: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 9-10

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?"

Episode 31: "Trainwreck"

Uh-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!

Episode 30: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 7-8

It'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.

Episode 29: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Eps. 4-6

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?!?!?!?!"

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