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Couch Festival Reviews

14 Episodes

50 minutes | Jun 29, 2020
#014 - Homecoming: Memory, PTSD and Agency
This week, Laia recaps Amazon's critically acclaimed show, "Homecoming", while Lola reviews show from the perspective of power, guilt, and agency. Donate to BLM Please download, rate, and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival Twitter: @couchfestpod Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
48 minutes | May 26, 2020
#013 - The Mind of Aaron Hernandez: Scapegoating and CTE
Lola recaps the Netflix documentary about the high profile NFL player, Aaron Hernandez, and shocking murder cases. Laia gives her two cents for review. Please download, rate, and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
40 minutes | Apr 2, 2020
#012 - Quarantine Playlist, Self-Made and Feel Good
Lola and Laia are self-isolating along with the rest of the world and have been binge-watching 'Self-Made' (Madame C.J. Walker), Feel Good (Mae Martin) and Dare Me (Megan Abbott). Songs mentioned: Jhene Aiko - 'Lightning and Thunder', 'Magic Hour' and 'Tryna Smoke' Doja Cat - Say So Darkoo - Juicy ft Hardy Caprio Please download, rate and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
39 minutes | Mar 11, 2020
#011 - Americana Film Festival, Saint Frances and Paganism
Lola and Laia discuss festival etiquette at the Americana Film Festival and review womanhood in Saint Frances. Also...are Europeans still Pagans? Please download, rate and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
43 minutes | Feb 27, 2020
#010 - TBFF: Princess of the Row and The Last Tree
This week Lola relays her Toronto Black Film Festival experience to Laia, with some added jetlag rambling! They review the festival screenings of Princess of the Row and The Last Tree. Please download, rate and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
38 minutes | Feb 5, 2020
#009 - #FastColorMovie - A Review of Cinema Gatekeepers
This week Lola and Laia discuss why the #FastColorMovie was set up to fail, pushing past industry gatekeepers and whether or not the film should be considered a superhero movie. Also join Lola next week at the Toronto Black Film Festival, Feb 12 -17 , 2020 Please download, rate and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
71 minutes | Jan 29, 2020
#008 - A Year in Review: Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!
Lola and Laia discuss the best of 2019, including Netflix's 'Bikram' and Gabrielle Union's 'We're going to need more wine'. They also discover that they are in dire need of geography lessons. Germany? Really? New year, new goals! Download, rate and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
69 minutes | Sep 11, 2019
#007 - Steven Universe Movie: Worth it? Plus Hoodies All Summer, Jidenna and, Maneaters Comic
This week Lola and Laia discuss whether Steven Universe: The Movie was worth the wait, Kano's 'Hoodies All Summer' and, Jidenna's continued Pan African movement. Laia also speaks of her love for 'Maneaters' (the comic series). Lola is not convinced.
75 minutes | Sep 3, 2019
#006 - What’s wrong with Pose? Plus Eric Ngalle, Skyward and Moongirl
This week Lola and Laia chat about the tv show 'Pose' and it’s stagnant storytelling. They also review; 'I, Eric Ngalle, A Migrant' - an autobiography about the migrant journey from Cameroon to Wales...via Russia and Malta, 'Skyward' by Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett and, Marvel’s 'Moongirl & Devil Dinosaur'!  Please download, rate and subscribe! Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org Follow Eric Ngalle on twitter and instag
59 minutes | Aug 26, 2019
#005 - Chief Daddy, Normani's Motivation, and Africa Oye Festival
Lola and Laia discuss; Chief Daddy and Nollywood, Normani's solo debut, and their wonderful experience at Africa Oye Festival this summer in Liverpool! Please download, rate and subscribe! Follow us on instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Follow us on twitter: @afropickorg Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org
38 minutes | Aug 19, 2019
#004 - Black in Barcelona and Festival Soft Power with Ebi (aka DE9)
(Part 2) Musician and Creative Director DE9 (aka Ebi) speaks with Lola and Laia about the black experience in Barcelona and how he hopes Afrobeats Barcelona Festival will help with the perception of African people in Spain.
35 minutes | Aug 11, 2019
#003 - Afrobeats BCN Festival with Creative Director, Ebi (aka DE9)
Musician, Creative Director and Serial Entrepreneur speaks with Lola and Laia about the success of his new summer festival 'Afrobeats Barcelona', Fela Kuti’s legacy, and why we must work together to move Africa forward! Please download, rate and subscribe! Enquiries: couchfestival@afropick.org Follow us on instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline Follow Ebi on instagram: @afrobeatsbarcelona  @supremoxixixxix
109 minutes | Aug 2, 2019
#002 - Euphoria, Drug Addiction and Sonar Festival Barcelona
Lola and Laia discuss; their love for hbo's Euphoria (SPOILERS!), approaching addiction with empathy, and their experience at front row with Stormzy at Sonar Festival Barcelona. P.S., Lola still has a cold! Episode breakdown: 1:13 - Euphoria 1:08:50 - Sonar Festival Barcelona 1:33:22 - Media Buzz (Farming, His Dark Materials) 1:41:00 - The Culture Please rate and subscribe! Contact: couchfestival@afropick.org Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline
48 minutes | Jul 28, 2019
#001 - Festival Culture, Black Churches and Afrobeats Festival
Lola and Laia welcome you to couchfestival! In this episode, Lola and Laia talk festival culture, black churches and their experience at 'Afrobeats Barcelona' Festival. Also, Lola has a cold! Don't forget to subscribe and share the show! Contact us: couchfestival@afropick.org Follow us on Instagram: @couchfestival @afropickonline
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