From an author having to write his way out of a nightmare, to a couch potato channel surfing through hell. Then, a couple tries to escape a town built on a landfill and a psychic that can enter people's nightmares. These four films are nightmarish fun and purr-fect for Halloween!
From a creeping Blob to a mysterious H-Man, and even a dessert that bites back, these flicks are perfect for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween season.
Another awesome Metroidvania has been released in the year 2024: Bo: Parth of the Teal Lotus. This hand-drawn 2D action platformer from Squid Shock inspired by Japanese folklore and legends is absolutely worth your time, and here’s why.
Alan Tudyk sits down with Couch Soup's own PJ Haarsma to discuss season 2 of Resident Alien. The discussion quickly goes off the rails as these two friends explore topics that have nothing to do about the show.
In Singularity, your main mission is to make sure Demichev does not end up in power, and you must do everything you can to stop it. Here's why you should play this 2010 game in case you missed it.
To defeat the Locust Horde we will need strength, courage, and...tissues? Come join the Gear-father Jake Brown as he takes us through his top emotional moments in the Gears Of War franchise.
Mike Drucker is a writer and comedian living in New York City where he works as the co-head writer and co-executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and recently published a book about Silent Hill 2. Lily K sits down with Mike for an interview about his career, his favorite video games, and the book itself!
Meet Katelyn Johnson, a talented video game environmental artist who rose to the challenge and overcame doubt and fear to make her dreams come true and is currently working with Santa Monica Studio on the highly anticipated God of War game.
Fascinated by a series where humanity faces extinction and that the only hope is that there is a tomorrow, Gears of War enthusiast Jake Brown tells a tale of how a game unexpectedly brought him friendship, love, and a bright future.
Dauntless is an underrated action RPG that's fun for families and friends to play together. Beth tells us why she enjoys it, how it helped her build a new circle of friends and fellow streamers, and why you should give it a try.
The latest January action blockbuster is here, but is it any good or just mindless trash? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Jason Statham’s latest outing, The Beekeeper.
f you're part of the cosmic choir whining about 'Rebel Moon,' I've got a newsflash that'll send shockwaves through your galaxy: your opinion is a black hole of relevance. Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' isn't just a spectacle for your eyeballs; it's a feast for the soul, and it's high time we acknowledge the banquet laid before us.
Would you like to talk to loved ones you’ve lost? How about if the cost was having to talk to a creepy woman in a basement wearing a burlap sack over her head? Thought not. Join us as we review the new horror movie Baghead
2024 has begun with a sizzling start with the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu film and Ahsoka season 2. Here are what these projects mean for Star Wars fans.
Awards aren’t for everyone, and there’s no better time to remind people of that than awards season. Just remember, if your favorite doesn’t win, it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips to avoid your internal salt implosion in the coming weeks!
Halo Season 2 is almost here, but what if you have no clue what’s happening? Never fear because Thomas Richards has compiled the essential information before the new season.
The Halo show was divisive when it first came out back in 2022, but was it actually that bad? Join Thomas Richards as he takes another look at this video game adaptation.
The latest January action blockbuster is here, but is it any good or just mindless trash? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Jason Statham’s latest outing, The Beekeeper.
A year has passed and it is time to take a look back at HBO’s The Last of Us. I had very strong opinions regarding this adaptation and I decided that it was time to rewatch the whole thing and talk about the main problems I had with it again.
Crunchyroll has released its full schedule for the Winter 2024 season, and a lot of anime is coming. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his suggestions on anime you need to keep an eye on from the Winter 2024 season.
f you're part of the cosmic choir whining about 'Rebel Moon,' I've got a newsflash that'll send shockwaves through your galaxy: your opinion is a black hole of relevance. Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' isn't just a spectacle for your eyeballs; it's a feast for the soul, and it's high time we acknowledge the banquet laid before us.
The Fall 2023 season has come and gone, and it left us with some great anime. Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know some of his favourites from the Fall 2023 season.
Would you like to talk to loved ones you’ve lost? How about if the cost was having to talk to a creepy woman in a basement wearing a burlap sack over her head? Thought not. Join us as we review the new horror movie Baghead
John Billingsley, the man who played Dr. Phlox in Star Trek: Enterprise. He takes a seat on our couch to answer 10 questions and a couple of bonus rounds. Find out some things about John you may not have known before.
2024 has begun with a sizzling start with the announcement of The Mandalorian and Grogu film and Ahsoka season 2. Here are what these projects mean for Star Wars fans.
If you’re a-hankering for a slasher-horror-time-traveling-comedy, then Iain has the movie for you. Here’s his review of the new Blumhouse and Amazon Prime Video release, Totally Killer.
The new Mike Flanagan series is here and it is even better than anyone could ever hoped for. It’s a cautionary tale and I will dissect as many things in it as humanly possible. A perfect ode to the works of Edgar Allan Poe
Ever heard of the video game Wet? It’s an absolute classic and you need to play it! Think Tarantino meets Max Payne. Have a read and see why we think Wet is a hidden gem that you absolutely need to play.
Looking for something different? Something super wholesome? Look no further than A Tiny Sticker Tale! Here is our review of this adorable little indie title available right now!
Ahsoka’s season finale is here: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord. It’s an emotional, action-packed, thriller (and sometimes horror) that you won’t want to miss. But if you did, here is Iain’s recap of the episode!
MMOs can be fickle beasts to jump into for new players. Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman update looks to make the onboarding process just a little bit easier as the game’s Origin System enters a new era.
The Kirby franchise has always flirted with elements of horror just under the surface, but the newest entry, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, kicks that up to 11 with its eerie liminal spaces. Tyler looks at what “liminality” is and why it’s so damn important to this game!
This week on TRP, Dan returns from his trip to New York and we are joined by Anthony and the infamous Adam. We discussed chicken wings and chicken wing pizza. Adam and Dan show how excited we are to discuss heated topics including the newly revealed Steam Deck and the timing of its announcement.
This week we are discussing the incredibly meta and insanely funny Deadpool and Korg reaction video to the Free Guy trailer. Let's break down this reaction and trailer with our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and the brilliant comedy of Ryan Reynolds and Taika Waititi.
This week we are discussing the new highly talked about documentary trailer based on the actor Val Kilmer, VAL. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and the amazing library of films Mr. Kilmer has been!
This week we are joined by Stephanie Judge and Ericka to discuss this week's topics. We start off with marvel theories, working out.. sort of, including Stephanie helping to move the couch. For timely topics, we discuss the new trend of Director’s Cuts of video games such as Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima. We talk about the moving sale that Retro Replay is having now that they are moving to a new studio. They had listed the infamous couch and it SOLD!
This week we are discussing the famous Disneyland theme park ride-turned movie, Jungle Cruise starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and the epic fantasy adventure of it all!
In a very irregular episode of the podcast, we are joined by Maria to talk about conspiracies revolving around Hideo Kojima. Pagan got an Xbox Series X and we discussed the awesome packaging of the Xbox (it’s like opening a treasure chest). Maria tells us how big a fan of Silent Hill she is, Dan loves the Gore, and Pagan is hiding twirling her hair.
This week we are discussing visionary filmmaker David Lowery's fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table, The Green Knight. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and the epic fantasy adventure of it all!
Joining us to talk about all our love for the Halo franchise are Hoot and Josh. We begin with the hot topic of whether Batman can go down on Catwoman or not. Then we discuss the Trailer Talk for the Halo Infinite Multiplayer reveal, which featured Pagan and even Dan made a guest appearance. Hoot, Josh, and an share stories and discuss what makes Halo so special before discussing the episode featuring Halo CE.
This week we are discussing Kevin Smith's reimagining of He-Man in the new animated Netflix cartoon Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to sound design to voice acting and the nostalgia of it all!
Ash and Erika return to the show this week to discuss E3 hype madness and of course Retro Replay. We then talk about what we loved from the latest episode of Retro Replay, where Jovenshire returns to play some Looney Tunes B-ball with Nolan.
We all know Cassian Andor as the hero who died to help steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One. Now we get to experience what made him a leader in the Rebellion in the Disney+ series Andor. After the success (maybe) of Kenobi and Book of Boba Fett, it looks as if Kathleen Kennedy is fine with going back to the well of the movies whose stories we know the ending to. Is this a good strategy, or do we care as long as we get more stories in the Star Wars universe? Let's break it all down.
HBO is bringing us back to Westeros whether we want to or not. House of the Dragon is the prequel to one of the most popular TV series ever, Game of Thrones, and we are going to watch the biggest and longest trailer they've released thus far. If you like dragons and politics and more dragons, then this is probably going to catch that itch. Let's react to this extended trailer revealed at SDCC and break it down for people who may need a refresher on GOT lore.
The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
After a long two-year hiatus, the wait for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton is finally over. From budding romances to But did this whirlwind season live up to my expectations or fall flat? Let's unravel the juiciest bits of the season, from the good to the bad and even the controversial narrative changes.
Colin Stetson is a composer and saxophonist known for his work on films like Hereditary and Color Out of Space. However, his true musical achievements rest in his solo albums, where he turns one instrument into a choir.
No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
Squid Game is back and it is just as effective and brutal as it was in its first season. Lily K explains in detail why it was worth the wait. Come along kids; it’s time to play again.
Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
A Void Hope has made its way to the Nintendo Switch! Is this indie pixel art game worth your time? The game clearly has heart but there might be too much void to fill. Read our review.
Alex talks about a literary connection you might’ve missed in YOU season 4. And which surviving characters from past seasons could return for the show’s final season.
Things are heating up in Part III of the Kenobi series! Obi-Wan and Leia continue their venture to return Leia to Alderaan while trying to elude the Empire with the help of some unlikely allies. Tensions ignite on Mapuzo when an imposing enemy comes calling for revenge.
