The Couch Podcast
Conversations about pop culture and why it matters
The Couch Podcast #57: Introverts in Pop Culture with Holley Gerth
Today my friend—and, likely, one of your favorite authors and speakers—Holley Gerth is here to talk about introverts. We’ll talk about famous introverts in pop culture and whether or not they’re represented fairly or if they’re giving introverts a bad wrap, and then we’ll dive into what makes a person an introvert and why that matters. If you love talking about personalities, pop culture, science-y stuff, or the beauty of God’s creation, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
The Couch Podcast #56: Deep Dive into Psych with Jenny Rapson
Today my good friend—and friend of the show—Jenny Rapson is back for a deep dive into one of our favorite shows of all time, PSYCH. In preparation for the new Psych movie released on NBC’s streaming app, Peacock, this summer, both Jenny and I rewatched the series. And in case you aren’t impressed yet, let me just inform you that there are 121 episodes of this show! I’ve watched them all and at the time of this recording, Jenny was making her way through all eight seasons as well. Take a listen – and let us know what you love about Psych!
The Couch Podcast #55: Movies in the Time of COVID with Dawn Camp
This week my friend—and friend of the show—Dawn Camp is here to talk with me about movies in the time of COVID. Since we haven’t been able to go to the theater, where have we been getting our movie fix? Have any of the new movies of 2020 been good? And when will we ever see the new James Bond movie? If you love movies like we love movies, you’re going to love this episode.
The Couch Podcast #54 :: Remembering Our First (Pop Culture) Loves with Amanda White
This episode is the first of a new season, and my good friend—and friend of the show—Amanda White is here to talk with me about how sometimes, our first (pop culture) loves become our forever loves. We cover my long history of loving mysteries and her insistence on bonnets and survival stories. And hang in to the very end, because we also share some listeners’ first and forever pop culture loves. You won’t want to miss that!
Our Favorite Famous Female Friendships with Amber Salhus (The Couch Podcast summer series #13)
Originally recorded around Galentine’s Day, it only made sense to talk with one of my favorite gals, Amber Salhus, about the ladies from pop culture we’d love to hang out with — and maybe a few we’ll just admire from a distance. Did we mention your favorite female duos? Tune in to find out!
Going Back in Time (to 1994) with Jenny Rapson (The Couch Podcast summer series #12)
Last year my friend Jenny Rapson and I did a deep dive in 1994, going back to the past that didn’t seem all that long ago (but FINE, I guess it kind of is). Both of us were hormonal, impressionable teens back in ’94, so we have all the feelings and memories of this year that’s rich in pop culture history. Join us as we go back in time?
Book Recommendations Based on Your Favorite TV Show (The Couch Podcast summer series #11)
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Amy Clark, founder of MomAdvice.com and host of The MomAdvice Book Club on Facebook. Fun fact: I’ve worked with Amy, writing posts for her site, for several years — but this was the first time we talked face to face! Amy is a self-proclaimed book nerd who loves reading, reviewing, and recommending books, which made her the perfect person to tell us what to read next, based on our favorite TV shows.
Diversity in Romantic Comedies with Tasha Jun (The Couch Podcast summer series #10)
This week I’m talking with my friend Tasha Jun about why we need more diversity in romantic comedies. We also share a few of our favorite rom coms and talk about our FEELINGS related to the To All the Boys sequel. Halloween costume parties and Mr. Miyagi are also discussed. It’s a good one!
How Pop Culture Can Help Us During Times of Grief (The Couch Podcast summer series #9)
In a surprisingly upbeat episode, my friend Becky McCoy and I tackle the topic of grief. We talk about grief as it’s portrayed in pop culture, and how pop culture can help a person heal from loss or grief. Based on the amount of laughter in this episode, we either have a fantastic perspective on these topics…or we’re just big weirdos who love talking about sad things. Tune in and then tell us which you think it is!
Christmas (Movies) in July: A Championship with Anna Rendell (The Couch Podcast summer series #8)
Just a few months ago, it seemed like we’d never reach the end of the holiday movie season. We had holiday movies coming out of our ears! But now? Now we’re missing them. So let’s revisit the time Anna Rendell and I ranked 64 holiday movies in a March Madness-style bracket!
Was the Book Better? Book to Movie Adaptations with Tsh Oxenreider (The Couch Podcast summer series #7)
But was the book better? This week’s episode is all about book-to-movie adaptations. I talk with my friend, Tsh Oxenreider, about a whole bunch of books that have been turned into movies, and they dissect what makes a good adaptation and debate whether or not you must read the book first.
Workplace Comedies We Love with Grace P. Cho (The Couch Podcast summer series #6)
When my friend and former co-worker Grace and I first met, online, on the job, we didn’t know much about each other. But the moment we discovered our mutual love of Parks and Recreation (and The Office, too, of course), we knew our friendship was meant to be. Clearly, we got each other. We were each other’s kind of people. As we chat this week, you’ll get to hear me try to convince Grace to branch out to other workplace comedies. And we’ll debate what defines a workplace comedy in the first place. What IS Brooklyn Nine-Nine? Is it a workplace comedy? A cop show? Who knows? Well, maybe we do. You’ll have to listen to find out.