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#183
Saturday · 48 min
Battered, Hunted, and Infiltrated: VisionQuest Episodes 3 & 4 Reactions | Watching Now Podcast
After being damaged by Paladin, Vision and Tommy are on the run, but the bounty hunter isn’t their only problem. There is another synthezoid out there, and they’re causing havoc, even inside of Vision’s own mind! Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards and Iain McParland for Watching Now: Marvel’s VisionQuest, discussing the ups and downs of the show. Who is the butcherbird killer, and why does she look like Ultron? Is there something deeper in Edith’s past that could come into play? Can To
#182
October 16 · 37 min
Vision Returns, But At What Cost? | VisionQuest Episodes 1 & 2 Theories & Review | Watching Now Podcast
Vision has returned to our screens for the first time since WandaVision in 2021, but this isn’t the same Viz we all know and love. Recruiting the help of other Stark Industries AIs, Vision is trying to determine his place in the world and who he is without Wanda’s guiding hand. Join Couch Soup contributors Thomas Richards and Iain McParland for Watching Now: Marvel’s VisionQuest, discussing the ups and downs of the show. Who is the true villain of the series? Is James Spader actually the best Pe
#181
October 15 · 52 min
Wait... Prime's CARRIE Is 3 SEASONS?! Will it Live Up to the Hype? | Watching Now Podcast
Carrie, the Mike Flanagan fronted series based on the Stephen King book, has just dropped on Amazon Prime Video. A modern-day adaptation following Carrietta White as she joins the harsh reality of high school life after being sheltered from it for so long; it can be a cruel, cruel world, especially if you’re a bit different. And when social media is involved, it can be absolute HELL! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K and Iain McParland for Watching Now: Carrie Season 1, discussing Mike Flanaga
#180
October 7 · 37 min
Lanterns Season 1 Finale: This Ending Changed Everything! | Watching Now Podcast
That’s right, we’ve made it, ghouls and goblins. It’s October, it’s the end of Lanterns, and Michelle is back after successfully finding (and promptly losing) the intergalactic hay-baler. Iain and Michelle both give their episodic rankings alongside the season rankings, and Iain lets us know if it held up to episode 5, like it needed to. There were some (non-literal) bombs dropped, some incredible writing and character growth… Where will it go from here? Will John suffer ramifications for his cr
#179
October 1 · 13 min
Lanterns Episode 7: The Mind-Blowing Twist Nobody Saw Coming! | Watching Now Podcast
Welcome back to another episode of the Watching Now Podcast: Lanterns Edition. Much like the John Stewart origin episode, Episode 7 brings us face-to-face with Hal Jordan’s past, generational trauma, and a few massive lore drops on a dead planet. Iain is holding down the fort solo this week (while Michelle searches for an intergalactic hay-baler) to break down the Halogram, the fear toxin portal, Sinestro’s return, and who really shot Hal Jordan. With only ONE episode left, has this set up a fi
#178
September 22 · 28 min
Lanterns Episode 6: Hal’s Light Goes Out?! | Watching Now Podcast
This episode brings us back to the present day, 2026, which means yes, we in fact do see Guy Gardner and his hair. John has made a living for himself with his brother, and Hal has spent some time in prison… So, now it begs the biggest question: how does Hal end up in the bleachers again? Join Michelle and Iain as they dive deep into the Green Lantern lore. There may even be a debate as to whether we, the audience, are the problem or the series is... Only 2 episodes left! How are you feeling?! T
#177
September 15 · 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

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