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Characters on the Couch

33 Episodes

75 minutes | Feb 26, 2019
Episode 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!"
65 minutes | Feb 19, 2019
Episode 32: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 9-10
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.
43 minutes | Feb 14, 2019
Episode 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?"
56 minutes | Feb 12, 2019
Episode 30: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 7-8
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!
68 minutes | Feb 5, 2019
Episode 29: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Eps. 4-6
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.
61 minutes | Jan 29, 2019
Episode 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?!?!?!?!"
73 minutes | Jan 22, 2019
Episode 27: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Eps. 1-3
We'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!
73 minutes | Jan 15, 2019
Episode 26: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 9-10
New 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..."
67 minutes | Dec 18, 2018
Episode 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!
68 minutes | Dec 11, 2018
Episode 24: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 7-8
We'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!
76 minutes | Dec 4, 2018
Episode 23: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 4-6
We'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!
73 minutes | Nov 27, 2018
Episode 22: "Game of Thrones", Season 5 - Eps. 1-3
It'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.
52 minutes | Nov 15, 2018
Episode 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!
56 minutes | Nov 13, 2018
Episode 20: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 9-10
We'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!
55 minutes | Nov 6, 2018
Episode 19: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 7-8
We'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!
60 minutes | Oct 30, 2018
Episode 18: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 4-6
In 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!
58 minutes | Oct 25, 2018
Episode 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!
57 minutes | Oct 23, 2018
Episode 16: "Game of Thrones", Season 4 - Eps. 1-3
We'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!
61 minutes | Oct 18, 2018
Episode 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.
58 minutes | Oct 16, 2018
Episode 14: "Game of Thrones", Season 3 - Eps. 9-10
Join 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!
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