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#177
Tuesday · 26 min
Lanterns Episode 5: Everyone’s Lights Go Out | Watching Now Podcast
This episode is jam packed with cave-man action and Iain is here for it! Plus he gets more payoff? Don’t worry, Michelle is in on the fun, too. Join them as they break down what happened this week in Episode 5 of Lanterns! Hal Jordan almost died, John Stewart almost died, 2 more *did* die…it’s the most finale episode that ever was not a finale. Read that 5 times fast. :D This Lanterns edition of Watching Now is a podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all
#176
September 11 · 45 min
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender - Was It Worth the Wait? | Watching Now Podcast
Team Avatar returns for the continuing animated adventures of Avatar Aang for the first time in almost 20 years! Years after the events of The Last Airbender, Aang is living in peace, but is still reconciling the loss of his tribe, when the Gaang finds an ancient airbender, Tagah, frozen in ice. But will this be the fresh new start the Air Nomads need, or will it be the final nail in their coffin? Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards and Lily K for Watching Now: Avatar Aang: The Last Air
#175
September 8 · 31 min
Lanterns Episode 4: Who (or What) to Trust? | Watching Now Podcast
Welcome back to another episode of the Watching Now Podcast: Lanterns Edition. This week we're breaking down Episode 4! Iain got SOME payoff, and well, the tables flipped for Michelle… Which means there will be PLENTY of interesting conversations to have! We have sexy Garret Dillahunt as we are reminded this episode, we have an alien Laura Linney that we don't know if we can trust, and we have the potential reveal of the Manhunter?! Join Iain and Michelle as they break down episode 4 of Lanterns
#174
September 1 · 27 min
Lanterns Episode 3: Back and Forth We Go | Watching Now Podcast
It’s episode 3, and we all have some feelings. Have you ever wanted to get yelled at by Iain? Great, here’s your chance! Find out why episode 3 gets Iain upset. Is it too much time traveling? Not enough linear story? Maybe the writers are saving the cliffhanger reveals. There’s certainly enough psychopaths in the show, and we’re not including the podcast host. Let us know what you thought of episode 3 in the comments!
#173
August 26 · 26 min
Lanterns Episodes 1 & 2: The Passing of the Ring | Watching Now Podcast
Welcome back to a special edition of Couch Soup’s The Watching Now Podcast. Michelle and Iain are breaking down all things Lanterns from HBO Max, starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart… not that one. A different Jon Stewart. Follow along as they dig into the next chapter of the Green Lantern Corps, where Hal Jordan is supposed to be passing the ring to his new trainee, but the old Lantern isn’t quite ready to let go. And when a mysterious discovery leads Hal to Ru
August 21 · 30 sec
DC Studios #lanterns Is Coming to the Watching Now Podcast
CouchSoup’s Watching Now Podcast is going green! We’re kicking off a weekly series talking all things Lanterns, from the DC universe to the latest developments surrounding the upcoming series. Follow along every week on YouTube and the podcast platform of your choice. In Brightest Day, in Blackest Night… you know the rest. Probably.
#172
August 15 · 25 min
Felicia Day & Wil Wheaton Bring Game Night Back with Con Ludo!: An Exclusive Interview | Couch Soup
In this exclusive interview, Couch Soup's Michelle Holstine sits down with tabletop and pop culture legends Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton to discuss their exciting new project, Con Ludo! 🎲✨ Together, they reflect on shaping over 20 years of gaming culture, how community backers get directly involved with picking games and tweaking rules, and who really holds the title for most competitive between the two of them. Plus, they dive into the legacy of The Guild, The Guild Movie, and what it takes t
#171
August 14 · 10 min
#houseofthedragon Season 3: Wait... There's a battle? | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
The season finale has hit us, and we have thoughts! We have another 2 years to go for the last part of the Dance of the Dragons, but does this season do enough to make the wait feel shorter? Short answer… No. Come along as Michelle breaks down the finale and lore of the final episode of Season 3. It’s still dragons, so c’mon along! Decoding Dragons is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things House of the Dragon. Join us for some lau
#170
August 4 · 32 min
#houseofthedragon S3 Ep 7: The Dragon in Winter Explained | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 (“The Dragon in Winter”) delivers major turning points as the penultimate episode sets the stage for an explosive finale. Michelle and Lily break down every shocking moment, character decision, and theory in this spoiler-filled review and reaction. Lily called it, Michelle is still holding onto hope, and the countdown to the Season 3 finale is officially on. This week, we’re discussing Rhaenyra’s growing isolation, Helaena’s haunting visions, Aemond’s unra
#169
July 28 · 46 min
#houseofthedragon S3 Ep 6: The Butcher's Ball Begins | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
You’re in for a doozy this week, folks. Brain fog and summer colds abound; Michelle and Lily are punchy after watching such a good episode! Well, maybe. It depends who you ask. This week they try to manifest a battle, contemplate incest, get bored, and savor a death. Sounds like a stew recipe that needs to be studied. Did Hugh the Hammer inflict character assassination? Is Corlys actually assassinated? Will Rhaenyra obtain control of King’s Landing? Not if Ormund has anything to do with it. Dive
#169
July 21 · 35 min
#houseofthedragon S3 Ep 5: What Does Helaena Know?! | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
Michelle and Lily are together again for this week’s Decoding Dragons, and they’re diving into Episode 5 of season 3 of House of the Dragon, titled Unbowed and Unbent. Was it more of a HBO & snooze episode, or is it a strategically placed slow episode just to go balls to the wall for the rest of the season Alicent is being a weird Mamma Bear, Criston is feeling sorry for himself, Aemond is having weirwood dreams…what else do we need? Dragons. We need dragons. Tune in and let us know what you thi
#168
July 18 · 1 hr
Team Avatar Returns! Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Review | Watching Now Podcast
Team Avatar returns for the second season of Netflix’s live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Aang and the gang's next mission takes them to Ba Sing Se, the city home to the Earth King and his Earthbenders. It’s up to the team to save everyone from the powerful Fire Nation. Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards and Lily K for Watching Now: Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, discussing the Netflix show’s ups and downs. Is Uncle Iro still the best? How do we feel about what the
#167
July 15 · 14 min
#houseofthedragon S3 Ep 4: Rhaenyra’s Biggest Mistake Yet? | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 breakdown! On this episode of Decoding Dragons, Michelle dives into the Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra’s impossible choices, Lord Ormund Hightower and Daeron’s growing power, Corlys and Alyn’s storyline, and the biggest differences between HBO’s House of the Dragon and George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood. From major character changes to future predictions for the Dance of the Dragons, we’re exploring how the show’s choices are reshaping the story of Westeros
#166
July 7 · 34 min
#houseofthedragon S3 Ep 3: Was Rhaenyra REALLY Triumphant? | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
House of the Dragon is 3 episodes in and already so much better than Season 2! Join Decoding Dragons as co-hosts Michelle and Lily K take a deep dive into this episode. While the third episode may be titled "Rhaenyra Triumphant", in reality, it’s so much more. Revolving around Rhaenyra’s grief and all it entails. Her mental health is at a dangerous turning point, and as a Tagaryen, we know what that could mean… Join us as we celebrate Emma D’Arcy’s talent, critique a plot hole created by the sh
#164
July 1 · 37 min
We Need To Talk About That Ending | House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2
Decoding Dragons is here with the recap of episode 2 of season 3 of House of the Dragon! Michelle and Lily K get into the details of what has changed from the book to the show, whether they’ll pay off, and how long we may have to wait to see them do so. Rhaenyra’s grief takes her to different levels, and Emma D’Arcy deserves all the awards and accolades just for this episode. That scene will definitely stay with us, but will we be more haunted by the opening or the closing scenes? That’s for yo
#163
June 25 · 41 min
#houseofthedragon S3 Ep 1 Came out Swingin’! | Decoding Dragons | Watching Now Podcast
We’re back in Westeros, baby! Decoding Dragons has returned for season 3 as House of the Dragon season 3 bears upon us. The premiere episode is out, so how did it stack up to season 2? Dive in with Michelle and Lily K as they discuss the key differences the series is changing from the source material. Is it worth it for all the Fire & Blood? Does the bloodiest battle in Westerosi history make landfall? Or is it a dragon swimming? And oh yeah, that kiss gets discussed. Let’s mount our horses and
#162
June 8 · 53 min
Spider-Noir | Watching Now
We enter the Sony Spider-Verse once again to catch up with Ben Reilly, also known as Spider-Noir. It’s been 5 years since Reilly donned the Spider mask, and his Private Investigator business is going under. But all that is about to change when a troublesome dame walks through the door. Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards, Iain McParland, and Lily K for Watching Now: Spider-Noir, discussing the Amazon Prime show’s ups and downs. Did we watch it in Black and White or True Color? How do we
#161
May 30 · 1 hr 11 min
The Boys Season 5: That Series Finale Was SO Satisfying! | Watching Now Podcast
It is the end. After 5 seasons, "The Boys" has finished. The finale depicts Homelander’s slow descent into madness and his quest for domination as Starlight and the Boys try to prevent Armageddon… one last time. Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K and Iain McParland for Watching Now: The Boys Season 5, discussing the FINAL season of The Boys. Can Homelander be stopped? Does "The Boys" still have the same shock factor as the opening seasons? How much did you cry in Episode 7? And, will Hughie fin
#160
May 26 · 45 min
This Could Have Been an Email! #thepunisher: One Last Kill Review | Watching Now Podcast
Frank Castle is back in Punisher: One Last Kill! After taking out every single person involved in his family’s death, Frank is feeling aimless and depressed. Having fulfilled his longtime purpose, does he have the strength to carry on? Or will he find a new calling? Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards, Iain McParland, and Katie for Watching Now: Punisher One Last Kill, discussing the Marvel Special Presentation’s ups and downs. Will Frank murder a bunch of people in the face? Is there a
#159
May 19 · 56 min
#StarWars: Maul Shadow Lord Season 1: Maul Is Terrifying Again | Watching Now Podcast
Star Wars’ Maul: Shadow Lord has just finished its first season, and what a season it was. It had our favorite Zabrak, a couple of new Jedi, the crime syndicates, lightsaber battles, and a whole bunch more!. After successfully fleeing Order 66, Maul tries to rebuild his Shadow Collective whilst courting a new apprentice in the form of Devon Izara. Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards, Iain McParland, and Tim Beisiegel for Watching Now: Maul Shadow Lord, as they discuss the ups and downs

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