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Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions

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Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is our fortnightly chat about whatever we want before recording Arcade Couch. This supplementary podcast is perfect if you would like to hear a little bit more from your favourite Arcade Couch hosts and what’s happening in their lives outside of video games.

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Episodes

Ciaran is a sweaty boy 05.05.2025 27:46

Ciaran and Dylan retell the events surrounding IEM 2025 to Ashley. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ A...

Talking About Nintendo Switch 2 Some More 14.04.2025 26:18

Ciaran missed out talking about the Nintendo Switch 2 on Arcade Couch last week, so we dive into it some more here. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between Th...

Australian Election is called! Don't Elect Potato Head 31.03.2025 33:56

Dylan thinks he's done moving, and we discuss the upcoming election. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault Licence: CC BY 3.0 ( https://creativecom...

Dylan Moves & Grows A Beard 17.03.2025 19:48

Mid-life crisis! Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault Licence: CC BY 3.0 ( https://creativecommon...

Never Say Never Because John Cena Turned Heel 03.03.2025 22:19

The world changed forever this weekend at the WWE Elimination Chamber event as John Cena turned heel for the first time in his lengthy career. Ciaran and Ashley react. We promise this hasn’t turned into a wrestling podcast. Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social Ciaran Marchant: https://bsky.app/profile/en-ringo.bsky.social Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan...

AEW: Grand Slam Australia Through Aussie Eyes – Our Trip Recap 24.02.2025 46:23

Dylan and Ashley recap their time at AEW Grand Slam Australia to Ciaran. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside. FM AI Integration All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcad...

We discuss the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 03.02.2025 26:01

"Canadians could boo?" Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault Licence: CC BY 3.0 ( https://creativ...

TikTok Is Gone From The U.S 20.01.2025 23:13

We react to TikTok being removed from app stores in the U.S. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault...

Rating Our 2024 & Plans For 2025 16.12.2024 20:19

We look back at our years and look forward to the future in 2025. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ As...

Can't Remember What We Talked About 25.11.2024 27:34

Enjoy this episode in which we talk about big topics! (or maybe we don't) Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp"...

Donald Trump Wins The 2024 Election 11.11.2024 24:37

He's back for another four years, but what could have led to this? Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ...

Don't Break Into Our Cars 28.10.2024 17:05

Ciaran talks about how his car got broken into while at PAX AUS 2024. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by D...

Tales from PAX AUS 2024 14.10.2024 41:26

PAX AUS 2024, Ciaran is falling asleep in the movies and more from this week in Melbourne. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music:...

Brisbane Lions Win The Grand Final 30.09.2024 26:18

We discuss the AFL Grand Final 2024 and how we've been scammed. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assa...

They're Eating The DOOOOOGGGGSS 16.09.2024 19:56

We discuss the Trump vs. Kamala debate. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault Licence: CC BY 3.0 ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/...

AFL Fans 03.09.2024 27:51

Ciaran nearly starts some fights with AFL fans. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault Licence: CC...

Will Ash Be Good On His PAX AUS 2024 Debate Panel? 19.08.2024 32:05

Ash will be on a PAX AUS 2024 pannel; see him there doing a good or bad job. Time will tell if it is one or the other. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by...

Ciaran Is A Tattoo Guy Now 06.08.2024 32:18

With fresh ink on his leg, Ciaran is all about that tattoo life now. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ...

Your PC Ran Into A Problem And Needs To Restart 22.07.2024 27:48

Ciaran wants a PSN name change, and we talk about how the world came to a stop, just for a brief second. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions C...

Navigating The Transition To 30 08.07.2024 32:26

Ciaran is 30 now, so we will talk about health care again, saving money, and what we're looking forward to at PAX AUS 2024. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Bet...

LEGO: How Do You Find Time For That? 24.06.2024 13:21

Ciaran was supposed to talk about his 30th but screws us, so Dylan and Ashley just debate who has time and space to do Lego instead. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade C...

Ciaran is nearly 30 & we discuss manual vs automatic 10.06.2024 27:07

I don't think we understand what it is to be adults, but all three of us shall soon be 30+ Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music:...

Dylan and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week Off 27.05.2024 25:11

Dylan was forced to have a week off work. It did not go well for him. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is mostly captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions Credits: Music: "Georgia S...

Death, Tattoos and Anime 13.05.2024 42:59

Ciaran wants to get a tattoo, Ashley talks about going to his grandfather's funeral and then they wait around for Dylan so they can record Arcade Couch. Hosts: Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast. Arcade Couch: Between The Cush...

Are We Getting Post-Con Blues After Dreamhack Melbourne 2024? 29.04.2024 17:03

After getting home from their weekend at Dreamhack Melbourne 2024, Dylan and Ciaran discuss whether they ever get post-con blues and what the event was like outside of the convention floor itself. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech po...