The Couch Potatoes

This week we take a few minutes to reflect upon a personal milestone! Also, Jeff's got a review of The Mandalorian and Grogu, while I finally got around to watching The Housemaid. Jeff checked out the new Jack Ryan movie on Prime, and I revisited the original Top Gun before it disappears from Netflix. IT IS SO CORNY. - Brett

This week we'll go through the finale for Survivor 50 AND WILL HAVE SPOILERS as we discuss what's been an excellent season. Jeff has a review of The Sheep Detectives (loved it). Star Wars is back on the big screen for the first time since 2019 with The Mandalorian & Grogu... MEH? And I'll go through the series finale for the superhero show The Boys, which left me with mixed emotions. - Brett

Jeff was finally able to get in to see The Devil Wears Prada 2, and he watched a new Sally Field movie on Netflix. This week's new movies include some classics revisited, and two new ones that are getting fabulous reviews. I watched season 2 of Citadel... remember that? On Prime? Was it worth checking out? Jeff's also got a review of a Bruce Willis not-classic. - Brett

This week we'll tee up the new movies of the week, including Mortal Kombat II, and The Sheep Detectives! They are sheep, and they are detectives. We also have some thoughts on the second season of Daredevil Born Again which just wrapped up, AND I screwed something up last week and must fall on the sword! I also watched the new Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix and it's excellent, while Jeff revisited the Star Wars prequel trilogy. - Brett

UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM! The summer movie season is upon us, including a sequel 20 years in the making that's bound for glory! We also discussed the latest episode of Survivor which was NUTS, and I offered a quick review of the new Star Wars show MAUL: Shadow Lord. Jeff has reviews of Greenland 2, and the new Charlize Theron movie Apex. He also has some reviews of some penguin movies, and I've got a review of season 4 of the completely bonkers superhero cartoon INVINCIBLE. - Brett UPDATE: I don't know why I thought this week was the end of the season for Maul Shadow Lord. There are two more episodes on MAY THE FOURTH. I thought I read it somewhere that it was finished but clearly I got my stuff mixed up. Final two episodes on Star Wars Day! - Brett

This week on The Couch Potatoes we have a treat for you, as we got to speak to former Survivor contestant Rob Cesternino! He competed in seasons 6 & 8, and is now a big-time podcaster and has a book coming out soon about Survivor. Also, we tee up this week's new movies, including Michael... which had such a bizarre thing happen during production. Jeff reviews two medical shows that wrapped up their seasons, and couldn't be more opposite. And Top Gun is coming back to theatres, and is coming back for a threequel! - Brett

This week we'll tell you about Lee Cronin's The Mummy, which new in theatres, and it looks CREEPY. We've also got some interesting news out of Middle-earth, we'll tell you about the new season of Full Swing, Jeff goes to the Blue Moon, he also celebrates 50 years of one of the best movies ever, while the moon inspired me to watch one of the other best movies ever! - Brett

One of my favourite shows of the last few years, The Boys, is back for its 5th and final season on Prime, and the first two episodes are EXCELLENT. Jeff had a review of what sounds like a terrific show, Young Sherlock. We had our weekly check-in on Survivor 50, Jeff's excited about another mid-level action movie with a mid-level star, and I had to go back and watch Detective Hole again, and LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT. - Brett

Hi there! This week Jeff went to see Project Hail Mary and loved it. I was going to see it but... something came up. You'll hear the explanation. I watched LAST YEAR's Oscar-winning animated movie Flow, which is scintillating. We tell you what's new at the movies, all we'll say is March is a good month for cults, it seems. I checked out the recent Netflix hit His & Hers, and good news for fans of Stranger Things! - Brett

Hello there! This week we've got a recap of the Oscars, we discuss what's new at the movies including Project Hail Mary and a sequel that offers more of the same from its 2019 predecessor. Trailers arrived this week for Spider-Man Brand New Day and Dune Part 3, and Survivor 50 continues to chug along and offer more surprises! - Brett

Hello there! We screwed something up and had to reload the podcast, so if you saw it come in, and are now seeing it again, you are not losing your mind! We first tee up the Oscars which are FINALLY here. Then we look ahead to next week at the movies because excitement for Project Hail Mary is heating up. Jeff's got reviews of How to Make a Killing, and that new Dinosaurs series on Netflix. I've got a review of the Netflix movie WAR MACHINE. And we had our weekly check in on Survivor 50, which airs Wednesdays on Global. - Brett

This week Jeff's got a Best Picture nominee review as the Oscars race is heating up and taking some interesting twists and turns. We go through another busy weekend at the movies, which includes a remake of a hockey cult classic. Jeff's got some thoughts on the return of SCRUBS. Survivor 50 did not disappoint with its second episode, AND... I've got a surprise review for Jeff! - Brett

This week we've got a spoiler-free review of the first episode of Survivor 50, we also go spoiler-free for our review of the miniseries A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, we'll tell you what's new at the movies including Scream 7 and something else featuring music ROYALTY, Jeff's excited-ish for season 3 of The Night Agent, but he's REALLY excited for SCTV coming to Prime!

This week we tee up the landmark 50th season of Survivor, which starts Wednesday Feb 25th on Global! Also, Jeff has a review of Crime 101, The Mandalorian & Grogu has a new trailer... is it better than the 'Big Game' spot? Brett plowed through the rest of The Night Manager, and was caught off guard by the ending. And we rewatched a couple of movies... and the one I watched... I sort of wish I hadn't! - Brett

This week I'll tell you about a show I started watching that I've been meaning to watch for a while, but didn't realize how long I've been putting it off! Jeff's got reviews of 'Shelter' and 'Solo Mio'. Jeff's excited about Cliff Booth, and Brett is SUPER mad at Star Wars for their Big Game spot. AND it's a busy busy busy weekend at the movies! - Brett

This week we'll tell you why we both LOVED the new MCU show Wonder Man. Jeff had some exciting news concerning the latest winner of an EGOT. He's also started rewatching Curb Your Enthusiasm and is loving it all over again. I rewatched the extended LOTR trilogy and amuse myself trying to rank them. We tell you about a couple of lame movies in theatres this week, and Jeff revisited one of the 'Hall-of-Famiest' movies of all time! - Brett

This week's new movies include yet another revenge action movie starring Jason Statham, and Jeff is PUMPED. There's also a new thriller from director Sam Raimi that looks AMAZING. Jeff also reviews the first couple episodes of the new Game of Thrones show, he has plowed his way through The Pitt and is all caught up, he's also got a review about the new Mel Brooks documentary. I checked out the first episode of the new Marvel show Wonder Man, and almost two years after it came out, I finally got around to seeing Kung-Fu Panda 4! - Brett

The Oscar nominations are out so we'll go through the list, including a record-breaking number of noms for one of the movies! We also tee up what's new at the movies, which are both apparently TERRIBLE. Jeff saw The Rip with Matt Damon & Ben Affleck, I'll tell you what I think about a couple of pretty cool TV shows, and the first teaser trailer has arrived for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, AND IT LOOKS AMAZING!!! - Brett

This week we head back to Westeros to tee up the new Game of Thrones spinoff, and have an overall look at some of the stuff we're looking forward to this year. Also, this week at the movies, we head back to Middle Earth! We discuss the Golden Globes and how boring they were. I've got a review of an AMAZING new-ish show, and Jeff reviews a David Fincher movie he'd never seen! - Brett

This week we go through the finale and series overall for Stranger Things 5, and YES THERE ARE SPOILERS, from roughly the 9:00 mark to 13:00. I HAVE SOME THINGS TO NITPICK. Jeff also runs through the favourites for the Golden Globes ahead of the awards this weekend. We look at what's new at the movies this weekend, including one with a KILLER CHIMPANZEE! Jeff's got reviews of Marty Supreme & Anaconda, and I'll expand on a show that snuck into my top 10 last week which turned out to be a terrific surprise! - Brett

As always we like to close out the year by going through our top television shows of the year, Jeff's got a top 10 list, I've got a top 10 list, and this year both of our lists converge on the same #1! - Brett

The Couch Potatoes count down our favourite movies of the year, and our 'not quite' favourite TV shows of 2025 that almost made the cut. Our favourite TV shows of the year shall be revealed next week! - Brett

TRYING THIS AGAIN - technical weirdness upon first upload. It's time once again to count down our favourite Christmas TV specials and movies! - Brett

Hello there! This week we'll discuss this Netflix-Paramount-Warner Bros situation, and what does it all mean for theatres?? Jeff's got a review of the new Clooney-Sandler movie 'Jay Kelly'. We also go over what's new at the movies, including a couple of re-releases. And speaking of re-releases, 2026 will see several of the biggest movies of all time back on the big screen! - Brett

This week we look at what's new at the movies, including a re-release of something we hadn't realized is already more than 20 years old! Jeff went to see the new Knives Out movie, he reviewed one of the year's most insane comedy tv shows, as well as a documentary about MAD MAGAZINE! And, we offer our full thoughts (spoiler-free!) on the first four episodes of Stranger Things 5. - Brett

This week we have a spoiler-free discussion on Stranger Things 5, which debuted on Wednesday on Netflix with the first four episodes of the final season. New at the movies... Zootopia 2, Eternity, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Jeff has a glowing review of a movie called Train Dreams. And it looks like we're getting Gremlins 3! - Brett

This week we teed up what's new at the movies... Wicked For Good, Rental Family, and Sisu: Road to Revenge. Turns out, I JUST watched for the first time the original Sisu film from 2025 and it is FANTASTIC. Jeff also shared some interesting news about the lost episodes of Joey, and how Ted Danson is back for another season of Man on the Inside. Jeff also reviewed the latest Gerry Dee comedy special, I reviewed the finished seasons of Physical Asia and Squid Game The Challenge. AND, Jeff's bizarre quest to conquer the BUTLERVERSE continues with his latest adventure watching Gerard Butler movie Law Abiding Citizen. - Brett

There's a new Running Man at the movies this week, so we reviewed the original from 1987, AND touched on another Arnold Schwarzenegger classic from 1987. We also gave our thoughts on Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Jeff watched a new documentary on Eddie Murphy called Being Eddie. I've got some follow-up thoughts on Physical Asia, and another Netflix game show... Squid Game The Challenge season 2. - Brett

This week we go through what's new at the movies including Predator: Badlands, and have a chat about our favourite Predator movies. Jeff gives us the lowdown on one of his favourite shows of the year, The Lowdown. I finally checked out Fantastic Four First Steps since it's now available on Disney+. Jeff rewatched Jurassic World Rebirth since it's now on Prime, and he watched the John Candy documentary "I Like Me", also on Prime. And I break down the first half of PHYSICAL ASIA! - Brett

This week we tee up the only new movie in theatres, which is Back to the Future! They've re-released it for its 40th anniversary. We also both watched the summer smash hit Weapons, which is now on Crave. Jeff's got reviews of that Bruce Springsteen movie, and a nuclear thriller called House of Dynamite, and the new IT show is insane! - Brett

Busy weekend at the movies with another six new ones (there were six last week too), and Jeff's cautiously excited for the Bruce Springsteen biopic... He's also got a review of the new Keanu Reeves angel comedy Good Fortune, a review of season 3 of The Diplomat, and we both offer our thoughts on the season finale for the HBO crime drama Task. - Brett

We also look at the new bonkers HBO show The Chair Company, the latest season of The Diplomat, my reviews of Sinners and How to Train Your Dragon 2025, and the deaths of a pair of Hollywood legends. - Brett

Hello there! This week we break down what's new at the movies including TRON: ARES. We also discussed a new documentary on John Candy that's out this week on Prime. Jeff blew my mind when he told me which movie he was reviewing, and I finally got my mitts of SEVEN in 4K. - Brett

This week Jeff's got a review of One Battle After Another, we also look at the five movies out in theatres this weekend, including two of the world's biggest stars going head-to-head -- although, it won't even be a close match. We also get the lowdown on... The Lowdown, and we go back to the BUTLERVERSE. And finally... there's going to be another Simpsons movie! - Brett

This week we talk about the debut episode of SURVIVOR 49, and we continue to adore this show. We also discussed Jimmy Kimmel's return and the masterclass monologue he delivered. Jeff has a couple of movie reviews, including revisiting an all-time classic, and I'm not sure what to think about the first teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu, but Jeff's got an interesting theory! - Brett

This week we'll discuss the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, we'll recap and review the Emmys, Jeff honours the passing of Robert Redford with a review of one of the movies he directed, and we're getting excited about the return of SURVIVOR! SEASON 49!! - Brett

This week we'll tell you about a busy weekend at the movies, including THREE that Jeff might go see this week. We also talked about a terrific new show on HBO called Task. Jeff watched The Office spinoff The Paper, as well as the return of Only Murders in the Building. The EMMYS are this weekend so we did a quick preview of that... there was something pretty cool that happened at the box office this past weekend... and a second opinion on The Thursday Murder Club! - Brett

This week we'll look at The Conjuring franchise which has its latest movie 'Last Rites' debuting in theatres. We'll also tell you why the season finale of Countdown was SO FRUSTRATING. Jeff watched a new Netflix movie called The Thursday Murder Club, he also went to see The Roses in theatre, I watched A Quiet Day One, and a sequel for Superman already??? - Brett

This week I finally got around to watching one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the year, I also got around to watching the latest MCU movie Thunderbolts*, now on Disney+. Jeff's got some thoughts on the new season of Peacemaker and a 90s classic crime caper, and I rewatched one of the goofiest (and greatest) films ever made! - Brett

Due to some scheduling conflicts on my end, this week's show is early! This week we talked about the ever-changing face of the moviegoing experience. Has it changed in a good way for you? Also, Jeff checked out the 50th anniversary Jaws documentary. I watched a couple of horror comedies involving grisly deaths galore -- The Monkey, and Final Destination Bloodlines. And Jeff spent some time with a couple of Harrison Ford classics. - Brett

This week we tee up this week's new movies which involve the first three names in the episode's title, and as for that fourth name -- Jeff reviews what's become a 70s classic! I've also got a review of a movie that came out earlier this year and is now on Prime, 'Drop', I'll also tell you about a cool show I've been watching on Prime called 'Countdown'. Jeff meanwhile has recently completed his umpteenth rewatch of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, and he's got some news about a spinoff for another one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. - Brett

This week Jeff reviews what he says is the worst movie of the year! He also went to see The Naked Gun, and Fantastic Four First Steps. And it's a busy weekend at the movies with four wildly different offerings, including a scary one, and Jeff hates them, and recounts the experience of being trapped with no escape having to watch the trailer for the one in question! - Brett

New at the movies this week... Liam Neeson stars in The Naked Gun! We also share our thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2, Jeff's got a new comedy special to tell you about, the first trailer for the new Avatar movie is out, and I watched a show I wasn't sure I should try... - Brett

This week we reflect on the deaths of two pop culture legends... Hulk Hogan, and Ozzy Osbourne. We also tee up Fantastic Four First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, Jeff reviewed a show called Untamed, I reviewed a cool little ghost story called Presence, and a couple of Jeff's favourite shows got cancelled! - Brett

This week we both have reviews of SUPERMAN! We'll also run through what's new at the movies this week, including rekindling an old slasher, and an old favourite... SMURFS! We run through the Emmy nominations, and Jeff's excited for the return of the Fockers in Meet the Parents 4! - Brett

This week we tee up the return of Superman to the big screen, Jeff's got a review of Jurassic World Rebirth, I've got a review of the new Prime Video movie Heads of State, and we revisit 40 years of Back to the Future. - Brett

This week I've got reviews of F1: The Movie, The Old Guard 2 (and a revisit of the first Old Guard movie), and Squid Game 3. Jeff's excited for the return of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and reviewed the wildly successful film Minecraft - Brett

This week we look at our favourite TV shows of the year so far, AND the big new movies opening this week, and early next week... - Brett

This week we discuss the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest films ever made... JAWS. Jeff's excited about the first trailer for the new Bruce Springsteen movie. New at the movies this week... a threequel over two decades after the original, and we look at Netflix's Trainwreck series, specifically the 'Mayor of Mayhem' episode about Toronto's Rob Ford, and a sneak peek at next week's Trainwreck: POOP CRUISE. - Brett

This week Jeff's got a review of the new movie Ballerina, which prompted me to go back and watch MOST of the John Wick movies. Also I'm pumped about the live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, which is out this weekend. Meanwhile, in the wake of the death of Brian Wilson, Jeff got around to watching a Beach Boys documentary that came out on Disney+ last year, AND we both finished Dept Q on Netflix and offer our thoughts on the EXCELLENT crime drama. - Brett

This week we discuss the return of Stranger Things 5, which finally has a release date. We also talked about another show coming back, and we're not quite sure about it. We looked at what's new at the movies this week, including that John Wick spinoff movie Ballerina. We've both gotten hooked on a new crime show on Netflix called Dept Q. I finally finished a show I started watching earlier this year and never got back to it, and Jeff revisited a 90s 'classic'. - Brett

This week Jeff's got a review of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, as well as a review of Friendship. New at the movies this week, The Karate KIDS are back, alongside a new scary movie that has people talking. We also go over the freshly announced cast for SURVIVOR 50, even though they haven't come close to announcing the cast for season 49. And Jeff has a review of the awkward HBO show The Rehearsal, and I've got a review of season 2 of the disappointing HBO show The Last of Us. - Brett

This week we teed up this weekend's new movies including Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and yet ANOTHER live action remake for Disney; We had a spoiler-free review of the finale of Survivor 48; Jeff checked out a fun new crime show on HBO/Crave called Duster, he also revisited a Steven Spielberg not-so-classic; And we both rewatched Rogue One... over the weekend I watched Rogue One TWICE! - Brett

This week we have a spoiler-free review of the second season of the Star Wars show Andor. We also tell you what's new at the movies and look at some of the big movie trailers that came out this week. Jeff's excited one of his favourite comic books has been adapted into a cartoon, we also tee up next week's finale for Survivor 48. And Jeff picked up a solid piece of physical media this week, and I delved into the documentary The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg. - Brett

Jeff's got a review of Thunderbolts, I've got a review of Nosferatu which is a recent arrival on Prime, we tell you what's new at the movies this week including a couple of wacky titles, Netflix has a new comedy special about Conan O'Brien winning the Mark Twain Prize, and it's been HOW LONG since Parks & Rec wrapped up?? - Brett

This week we'll tee up the next big hope for Marvel... Thunderbolts* has arrived, and is getting solid reviews! Jeff has a review of The Accountant 2, we talk about remakes and certain movies that should be off-limits forever, we learn about WICK IS PAIN, and BULLET TRAIN EXPLOSION!!! - Brett

This week we review the first three episodes of season 2 of Andor, I've got a follow-up review on The Last of Us season 2 after I tore it apart last week, Star Wars is back in theatres alongside Ben Affleck, one of Jeff's favourite wacky TV shows is back, and we learn just who is... The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg - Brett

This week we'll tee up the new vampire movie Sinners; Jeff's got reviews of Drop, as well as Kraven the Hunter; we'll tee up season 2 of Andor; I'll review Daredevil Born Again (spoiler-free); Jeff goes back to the Adam Sandler well; and I'll tell you why the first episode for season 2 of The Last of Us made me so angry. BRETT SMASH!

This week we look back at the 20th anniversary of the debut of The Office! Plus, there are four new movies this week, and one in particular looks COOL. We've also got The Last of Us season 2 debuting this weekend, Jeff started watching Hacks, finished The White Lotus season 3, watched a cute little movie called The Penguin Lessons, and I finished season 1 of Severance. - Brett

Inspired by how I rewatched a movie I'd JUST watched a week earlier, we discussed our favourite rewatchable movies, whether they're go-to comfort blankets, or ones we like to visit from time to time. Jeff also talked about a new show he's watching and loving on Netflix called The Residence, and I may be three years late but I finally started watching season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+... cuz season 2 wrapped up last week - Brett

This week Jeff has a review of the new spy thriller Black Bag, I've got a review of the relatively new streaming movie The Gorge, Jeff loves the new Netflix show Adolescence, we're both excited about new trailers for Happy Gilmore 2 and Ballerina, and season 3 of Invincible is BONKERS - Brett

This week I watched a movie I've been waiting to watch again for SIX YEARS! Plus we'll tell you what's new at the movies with another busy week in theatres, and we'll look ahead to next week as the much-maligned Snow White finally debuts. Jeff hogged most of the show though LOL he's excited about a LONG-awaited sequel, he also started watching a fun show called Deli Boys, he asks WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE WHITE LOTUS? He also checked out an old Ben Affleck movie ahead of its impending sequel, and he started revisiting one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. - Brett

We review SPOILER-FREE the first two episodes of Daredevil Born Again; Jeff has some exciting news about Beekeeping; we'll recap the Oscars; there are SEVEN new (ish) movies this week; and Jeff revisits some Gene Hackman classics - Brett

This week we discuss the death of the legendary Gene Hackman; Oscars weekend; Daredevil Born Again starts next week; reaction to Reacher's first 3 episodes of season 3; big news for Star Wars and some big releases in April; Full Swing season 3; Survivor has returned for its 48th season! - Brett

This week Jeff's got a review for Captain America: Brave New World, we look back on SNL50, I'll tell you about what's new at the movies including The Monkey, Jeff's got a review of the new Bridget Jones movie, some big news for James Bond, and REACHER IS BACK TO BEAT PEOPLE UP. - Brett

This week we'll tee up the big SNL50 anniversary special on Sunday; we got our first look at Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning; Captain America & Paddington are new in theatres this week; the final episodes of Cobra Kai are finally here on Netflix; The Wild Robot is now available on Prime and it is glorious; Jeff watched another Best Picture nominee, and stumbled upon an excellent WWII show on Prime. - Brett

This week Jeff's got another review of a Best Picture nominee with Nickel Boys, we discussed the trailers for the new Jurassic World & Fantastic Four movies, it's a violent Valentine at the movies this weekend one week out from Feb 14th, I'll tell you about the great new show Paradise, and Jeff had a solid time watching a new documentary on Tom Green. - Brett

This week Jeff has a review for The Brutalist, this week's new movies feature a 'police dog' and an android who snaps and loses it, I've got reviews of Woman of the Hour and one of the best monster movies ever made, and Jeff looks at a documentary... about some of the best WORST movies ever made. - Brett

I'm reloading this because I screwed something up the first time and cut off some of Jeff's list! D'OH - Brett

Jeff's got a review of Gladiator II, we tee up Moana 2, I revisited How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2 after last week's first look at the upcoming live-action version, I also watched Alien Romulus, Jeff tells you about the show that has sailed off for a long hiatus, we talk about how one of our favourite shows keepings kickin' butt, and Jeff revisits Parts 2 & 3 of a Hall of Fame trilogy. - Brett

Three huge movies are out this week, Jeff loves the new Ted Danson show, I love the new Jackal show, Jeff watched a 90s classic, and I needed to be cleansed after that Paul-Tyson Netflix nonsense. - Brett

This week we look back at The Penguin and its amazing eight-episode run. We also got our first look at SO MUCH TOM CRUISE RUNNING in the teaser for the latest Mission Impossible. Santa Claus is comin' to your movie theatre with Red One, Cobra Kai is back, Silo is back, a new Dune show is debuting, Jeff went to see Anora, I finished S2 of Hellbound, and D&W are now available on Disney+! - Brett

Big news from Star Wars, Hugh Grant surprises, S2 of The Diplomat, Brett revisits his favourite scary movie AND its remake, and how was that LOST doc??

Lots of exciting news from Disney+! Some of Jeff's favourite shows wrapped up their seasons, he also went to see Conclave, I'll tell you about the many new movies out this week, as well as a scary movie from a couple years ago called Barbarian, and a scary TV show called Grotesquerie - Brett

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