Characters on the Couch

Episode 37: "Girls Trip"

Jess and Nicky are scarred for life when they break down the hilarious 2017 comedy "Girls Trip". Listen in as we breakdown the wholesome, yet extremely funny, flick that had audiences everywhere rolling around in laughter. Time, friendships, and family being what you make it is absolutely at the core of this heartwarming flick that you definitely would feel a little uncomfortable watching with your grandmother.

Episode 36: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 5-6

We are SO CLOSE. We have a cool announcement about how we'll tackle Game of Thrones, Season 8 and, for Game of Thrones, Season 7, we hit episodes 5-6, where everything feels a little claustrophobic. Daenerys' temper tantrums are deadline, Jon is obsessed with women who intimidate him, Littlefinger drives a wedge between Arya and Sansa (not cool since one is a master assassin), and Tormund really loves him some Brienne. Find out more shenanigans today on the couch!

But...what IF you found a bunch of faces in my trunk?

Episode 35: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 3-4

Look, man, all she wants you to do is bend your stupid knee...

Join Jess and Nicky as they continue in with the second-to-final season of "Game of Thrones", season 7. In episodes 3-4, the fallout of mislaid plans commences, we lose yet another beloved character, and Dany just keeps trying to make "fetch" happen. Find out more today on the couch...

...WHEN YOU BEND THE KNEE! Just kidding, you don't have to.

Episode 34: "Game of Thrones", Season 7 - Ep. 1-2

Here we go - season 7 of "Game of Thrones" is underway here at Characters on the Couch. We start off the first of the last two seasons by diving into episode 1, "Dragonstone" and episode 2, "Stormborn". The world's have officially collided and now the pieces on the chessboard are beginning to move into their final battle positions! Join us on the couch!

Also, there are a lot of bird jokes today...perhaps because "Winter is Here"?

Episode 33: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"

Join Jess and Nicky as they break down their favorite romantic comedy, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". Today's episode explores relationships and why we, as people, do crazy things after a breakup. We're all human and this is a great film to explore those nuances! Join us on the couch.

By the way, "...if I see Van Helsing, I swear to the Lord I will slay him....HAHAHAHAAAA!"

Episode 32: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 9-10

Everything's blowing up in the last two episode of "Game of Thrones", season 6 - including Jess and Nicky's brains. Worlds (and swords) clash in bloody battles and epic endings to multiple storylines. Join us on the couch as we enter into the final days of GoT!

Also - Jess still gets teary-eyed when she talks about Grey Worm and Missandei.

Episode 31: "Trainwreck"

Happy Valentine's Day! Jess and Nicky pop in for a special V-Day episode where we tackle Judd Apatow & Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck". Come join us on the couch for this exciting breakdown of a cool romcom that's both relatable and fun to dive into. 

"Do you have to go to the bathroom?"

Episode 30: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Ep. 7-8

Uh-oh, the world's are turning upside down in Westeros and beyond on "Game of Thrones", Season 6. Cersei is slowly moving off her rocker, Yara and Theon head across the narrow sea to attempt an alliance with Daenerys, and someone special is BACK!

Oh, and Jess still ships Missandei and Grey Worm. HARD. Listen for more on this week's episode of Characters on the Couch!

Episode 29: "Game of Thrones", Season 6 - Eps. 4-6

It's starting to feel like the beginning of the end as we tackle the midseason episodes of "Game of Thrones", season 6. Some memorable moments, a heartfelt reunion, and a rocking of the world happens as Jess and Nicky chat about what these characters are going through. Find out more today on the couch!

Also...in case you were wondering, Nicky only has eyes for Tyrion.

Episode 28: "She's All That"

We're going back 20 years (to the day, actually) to break down "She's All That", a late '90s rom-com starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. Rachael Leigh Cook, and Paul Walker. Join us as we dive into some of the interesting high school mentalities that shape us as adults while we also take a huge trip down memory lane. Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this flick!

"LANEY BOGGS?!?!?!?! JANEY BRIGGS?!?!?!?!"