Couch Critics – A Real Reel Talk Podcast is your laid-back, unfiltered destination for all things film and pop culture. Hosts Josh and Dave bring honest opinions, unexpected insights, and just the right amount of chaos to your favorite movies. From cult classics to guilty pleasures, blockbuster hits to overlooked gems, or anything with Gerrit Graham. Whether you're a cinephile or just love a good movie night on the couch, each episode dives deep into what makes movies memorable, messy, or downright misunderstood. So grab your popcorn, kick back, and join the Couch Critics for real talk, real laughs, and real love for movies. Find Us Online: Follow and join the conversation with Dave and Josh on social media! Instagram: @CouchCriticsRRT Threads: @CouchCriticsRRT YouTube: @CouchCriticsRRT TikTok: @CouchCriticsRRT Subscribe to Couch Critics on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Couch Critics Conversation with Minds at Large:
Ocean City · Sep 11, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
Road to Perdition (2002) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
Truck Turner (1974) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
The Champ (1979) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
La Pointe Courte (1956) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
The Way Way Back (2013) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
Shoplifters (2018) · Sep 1, 2026
Ep. 64 - Father and Son on Film
Dumb Money (2023) · Sep 1, 2026
Bonus - Conversation: Superfan Mel Returns
The Usual Suspects (1995) · Aug 28, 2026
Bonus - Conversation: Superfan Mel Returns
Sorority Boys (2002) · Aug 28, 2026
Bonus - Conversation: Superfan Mel Returns
Slacker (1990) · Aug 28, 2026
Bonus - Conversation: Superfan Mel Returns
Holy Motors (2012) · Aug 28, 2026
Ep. 63 - From Silent Expressionism to Modern Crime
Miller's Crossing (1990) · Aug 25, 2026
Ep. 63 - From Silent Expressionism to Modern Crime
The Departed (2006) · Aug 25, 2026
Ep. 63 - From Silent Expressionism to Modern Crime
Gangs of New York (2002) · Aug 25, 2026
Ep. 63 - From Silent Expressionism to Modern Crime
The Man Who Laughs (1928) · Aug 25, 2026
Ep. 62 - Groundbreaking Films That Changed Cinema Forever
Breathless (1960) · Aug 18, 2026
Ep. 62 - Groundbreaking Films That Changed Cinema Forever
Jurassic Park (1993) · Aug 18, 2026
Ep. 62 - Groundbreaking Films That Changed Cinema Forever
Rashomon (1950) · Aug 18, 2026
Ep. 62 - Groundbreaking Films That Changed Cinema Forever
The Matrix (1999) · Aug 18, 2026
Ep. 62 - Groundbreaking Films That Changed Cinema Forever
Pulp Fiction (1994) · Aug 18, 2026
Ep. 62 - Groundbreaking Films That Changed Cinema Forever
Night of the Living Dead (1968) · Aug 18, 2026
Bonus - Conversations with Harry Marks
The Night of the Hunter (1955) · Aug 14, 2026
Ep. 61 - Wire Work and World Cinema
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) · Aug 11, 2026
Ep. 61 - Wire Work and World Cinema
Fist of Legend (1994) · Aug 11, 2026
Ep. 60 - Double Vision
The Shining (1980) · Aug 4, 2026
Ep. 60 - Double Vision
Stuck on You (2003) · Aug 4, 2026
Ep. 60 - Double Vision
Twin Dragons (1992) · Aug 4, 2026
Ep. 60 - Double Vision
Dead Ringer (1964) · Aug 4, 2026
Ep. 60 - Double Vision
Three Identical Strangers (2018) · Aug 4, 2026
Bonus - Dummies, Dames, and Distribution: The Making of 'The Dummy Detective'
The Dummy Detective (2025) · Jun 19, 2026
Ep. 52 - John Hughes Forever
Home Alone (1990) · Jun 9, 2026
Ep. 52 - John Hughes Forever
The Breakfast Club (1985) · Jun 9, 2026
Ep. 52 - John Hughes Forever
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) · Jun 9, 2026
Ep. 50 - Roger Corman, Running Zombies & Films You've Never Heard Of
28 Weeks Later (2007) · May 26, 2026
Ep. 49 - The Chaotic Brilliance of Danny Boyle
28 Days Later (2002) · May 19, 2026
Ep. 49 - The Chaotic Brilliance of Danny Boyle
Trainspotting (1996) · May 19, 2026
Ep. 49 - The Chaotic Brilliance of Danny Boyle
Shallow Grave (1994) · May 19, 2026
Ep. 49 - The Chaotic Brilliance of Danny Boyle
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) · May 19, 2026
Ep. 49 - The Chaotic Brilliance of Danny Boyle
127 Hours (2010) · May 19, 2026
Ep. 49 - The Chaotic Brilliance of Danny Boyle
Yesterday (2019) · May 19, 2026
Ep. 48 - The Underdog Chronicles
Cinderella Man (2005) · May 12, 2026
Ep. 48 - The Underdog Chronicles
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) · May 12, 2026
Ep. 48 - The Underdog Chronicles
Hidden Figures (2016) · May 12, 2026
Ep. 46 - From Rags to Riches
Boogie Nights (1997) · Apr 28, 2026
Ep. 46 - From Rags to Riches
My Man Godfrey (1936) · Apr 28, 2026
Bonus - The Return of Mel Part III
The Sweetest Thing (2002) · Apr 24, 2026
Bonus - The Power of Collective Experience: Top 10 Horror Films of the 90s
The Sixth Sense (1999) · Apr 3, 2026
Bonus - The Power of Collective Experience: Top 10 Horror Films of the 90s
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) · Apr 3, 2026
Bonus - The Power of Collective Experience: Top 10 Horror Films of the 90s
Scream (1996) · Apr 3, 2026
Bonus - The Power of Collective Experience: Top 10 Horror Films of the 90s
Event Horizon (1997) · Apr 3, 2026
Bonus - The Power of Collective Experience: Top 10 Horror Films of the 90s
The Faculty (1998) · Apr 3, 2026
Bonus - The Power of Collective Experience: Top 10 Horror Films of the 90s
Tales from the Hood (1995) · Apr 3, 2026
Ep. 41: Rob Reiner’s Impact, Pre-Code Cinema, and What Makes Movies Timeless
Greased Lightning (1977) · Mar 24, 2026
Ep. 41: Rob Reiner’s Impact, Pre-Code Cinema, and What Makes Movies Timeless
Cooley High (1975) · Mar 24, 2026
Couch Critics Interview: Friendship, Filmmaking & Small-Town Stories in Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois
Ep. 36 - Classic Literature vs Modern Movies
Treasure Island (1950) · Feb 17, 2026
Ep. 36 - Classic Literature vs Modern Movies
Sullivan's Travels (1941) · Feb 17, 2026
Ep. 36 - Classic Literature vs Modern Movies
Phantom of the Paradise (1974) · Feb 17, 2026
Bonus Episode - Deep Dive Review of When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally... (1989) · Dec 19, 2025
Couch Critics: A Cinematic Journey with Bob from the Schnozzcast
Heat (1995) · Nov 21, 2025
Ep. 23 - Unearthing Found Footage
Leprechaun (1993) · Nov 18, 2025
Ep. 23 - Unearthing Found Footage
Knives Out (2019) · Nov 18, 2025
Couch Critics Interview - Inside 'Cuisine De La 'Pocalypse' with Kyle and Zuzu
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse (2025) · Nov 7, 2025
The Couch Critics Get Down with Footloose
Footloose (1984) · Oct 10, 2025
Ep. 15 - Inside Hollywood
Mulholland Drive (2001) · Sep 23, 2025
Ep. 15 - Inside Hollywood
Boogie Nights (1997) · Sep 23, 2025
Ep. 15 - Inside Hollywood
The Player (1992) · Sep 23, 2025
Ep. 13 - Trading Faces
Face/Off (1997) · Sep 9, 2025
Ep. 13 - Trading Faces
Freaky Friday (2003) · Sep 9, 2025
Ep. 10 - Love Actually & Our Mel:
Love Actually (2003) · Aug 19, 2025
From 'Fresh' to 'Aviva': Boaz Yakin's Journey
Fresh (1994) · Aug 15, 2025
From 'Fresh' to 'Aviva': Boaz Yakin's Journey
Aviva (2022) · Aug 15, 2025