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Couch Co-op: A Video Game Podcast

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Its like a book club, for video game nerds.

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Couch Co-op Episode 154- Envisioning Protagonists in Different Games 26.06.2026 58:52

The boys discuss their thoughts on what video game protagonists would look like in different universes. Recorded 6/15/2026

Couch Co-op Demo Demolition Episode 15- Steam Games featuring Trevor 06.06.2026 1:37:52

The boys team up with Matt's brother Trevor from the "Catching Up On Cinema" Podcast to review a bevy of Steam demons, including "Pass the Fear," "Burgling Gnomes", "Dark Light Survivor," "Vampire Crawlers," and a few choice others. Recorded May 18

Couch Co-op Episode 153- Revisiting the 2011 Video Game Awards (Major Spoilers) 30.05.2026 1:21:36

The boys go all the way back to the 2011 edition of the Video Game Awards and deliver their retroactive thoughts. Recorded 5/4/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 152- Hades 2 and Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 First Impressions (Minor Spoilers) 10.05.2026 1:21:03

The boys share some thoughts on "Hades 2" and "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2" after putting a few hours into each title. Recorded 4/30/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 151- Fallout featuring Erik and Smart Matt 17.04.2026 2:00:57

Matt and Dave are joined by Smart Matt and newcomer Erik to discuss the "Fallout" game series. Recorded 4/6/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 150- Slay the Spire 2 (Minor Spoilers) 10.04.2026 1:53:50

The boys discuss the long awaited "Slay the Spire 2" early access. Does it live up to the hype? Recorded 3/23/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 149- Top 10 Favorite Games Since the Podcast Began (Major Spoilers) 20.03.2026 1:35:46

The boys share their personal top 10 lists of games played since the inception of the Couch Co-op podcast in December of 2020. Recorded 3/9/2025

Couch Co-op Episode 148- Dispatch and What Makes a Game? 08.03.2026 1:33:14

The boys review "Dispatch" and discuss what separates a video game from other visual media. Recorded 2/23/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 147- Video Game Items (Major Spoilers) 19.02.2026 1:16:40

The boys discuss items in video games, including what constitutes an "item" in gaming. Recorded 2/9/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 146- 2026 Fantasy Video Game Draft (Major Spoilers) featuring Smart Matt and Trevor 08.02.2026 1:54:20

The boys are joined by Trevor from "Catching Up On Cinema", as well as friend of the show Smart Matt, for the second annual Fantasy Video Game Draft. Will Jack repeat as champ? Recorded 1/26/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 145- Favorite Boss Fights of 2025 (Major Spoilers) 28.01.2026 1:13:07

The noys share their favorite video game boss battles from calendar year 2025. Recorded 1/12/2026

Couch Co-op Episode 144- Best of 2025 (Minor Spoilers) 09.01.2026 1:45:21

Jack takes the reigns to host the annual Couch Co-op Best of the Year episode. Which games reigned supreme in 2025? Recorded 12/29/2025

Couch Co-op Episode 143- Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2025 (Minor Spoilers) 04.01.2026 1:18:34

The boys share their favorite episodes from their sixth year of podcasting together. Recorded 12/15/2025

Couch Co-op Episode 142- Absolum (Major Spoilers) 22.12.2025 1:25:45

The boys discuss Matt's selection to play in 2025, "Absolum." Recorded 12/2/2025

Couch Co-op Episode 141- 2025 Game Awards Predictions 2.0 (Major Spoilers) 11.12.2025 1:11:23

The boys make their predictions for the upcoming 2025 "Game Awards", tease thoughts on "Absolum", and share the worst games they played in 2025. Recorded 11/17/2025

Couch Co-op Episode 140- Fantasy Video Game League Results and Game Awards Predictions (Minor Spoilers) 06.11.2025 1:33:40

The boys welcome Smart Matt back to the show to discuss the results of their inaugural Fantasy Video Game league and make some early Game Awards predictions. Recorded 11/4/2025. AI Generated Chapters 00:00 Game Night Shenanigans 03:01 Video Game Preferences and Critiques 06:05 Furloughs and Life Updates 08:58 Baldur's Gate 3 and Gaming Comparisons 11:45 Game of the Year Predictions and Discuss...

Couch Co-op Episode 139- The Spooktacular Halloween Special (Minor Spoilers) 27.10.2025 1:26:36

The boys celebrate the spooky season by reviewing a small collection of horror demos and then sharing thoughts on a wide array of horror themed video games. Recorded 10/21/2025.

Couch Co-op Episode 138- Movies That We Would Like to See as Video Games (Major Spoilers) 22.10.2025 2:22:47

The boys are joined by Trevor from the Catching Up On Cinema podcast to discuss movies that they would like to see turned into video games. Recorded 10/8/2025. AI Generated Chapter List 00:00 Introduction and Anticipation 05:51 Planning the Podcast Topic 12:01 Diving into Video Games 18:08 Exploring Indie Horror Games 24:40 Diving into Baldur's Gate 3 30:01 The Challenge of Honor Mode 37:49 Movies...

Couch Co-op Episode 137- Video Games with Slow Starts (Major Spoilers).mp3 09.10.2025 1:31:42

The boys discuss video games that took started slow but picked up momentum along the way. Recorded 9/22/2025. AI Generated Chapter List Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Slow Rollers in Gaming 07:19 Exploring Baldur's Gate 3 Experience 11:46 Contrasting Role-Playing Experiences: Diablo 4 vs. Baldur's Gate 3 14:48 Disappointment in Mortal Kombat 1 20:10 Diving into Lies of P 20:58 Jack's I...

Couch Co-op Episode 136- Insects in Video Games (Major Spoilers) 21.09.2025 1:13:09

The boys share their thoughts on insects (bugs) in video games. Recorded 9/6/2025.

Couch Co-op Episode 135- 2012 Spike Video Game Awards (Major Spoilers) 06.09.2025 1:15:11

The boys weigh in on the 2012 edition of the "Spike Video Game Awards." Recorded 8/24/2025. AI Generated Chapter List Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 03:34 Current Gaming Experiences 20:29 Looking Back at the 2012 Video Game Awards 32:20 Best Performance and Game Categories 59:42 Reflections on Game Studios and Industry Trends 01:21:05 Final Thoughts on 2012 Gaming Landscape

Couch Co-op Episode 134- Video Game Maps (Major Spoilers) 05.09.2025 1:56:36

The boys discuss maps in video games from a variety of perspectives. Recorded 8/11/2025. AI Generated Chapter List 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 03:00 Navigating Video Game Maps 05:59 The Importance of the 'Glue Guy' in Gaming 09:00 Gaming Experiences and Recent Plays 11:58 Exploring New Game Releases 12:59 Diving into Maps in Video Games 19:40 Exploring Game Builds and Strategies...

Couch Co-op Episode 133- Nine Sols and Parry Mechanics (Major Spoilers) 19.08.2025 1:52:23

Matt and Jack team up without resident "Glue Guy" Dave to discuss "Nine Sols" and other games with parry mechanics. Recorded 8/4/2025 AI Generated Chapter List Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gaming Updates 03:24 Project Zomboid: Survival and Hilarious Deaths 06:59 Exploring New Games: The Alters and Doom Dark Ages 10:00 Doom Dark Ages: A Grizzly Bear Experience 12:44 Xbox vs P...

Couch Co-op Episode 132- Mid-Season Fantasy Video Game Update (Minor Spoilers) featuring "Dark" Matt 18.07.2025 1:32:52

The boys are joined by Dark/Smart Matt to check in on the leaderboard for the inaugural Fantasy Video Game tournament. Recorded 7/7/2025. AI Chapter List 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Games 06:04 Discussion on Doom Dark Ages and Its Mechanics 12:11 Fantasy Draft Recap and Game Ratings 28:59 Game Predictions and Expectations 34:26 Analyzing Game Releases and Delays 41:34 Team Selection...

Couch Co-op Episode 131- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Major Spoilers) 04.07.2025 2:21:06

The boys deep dive into the presumptive 2025 Game of the Year, "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Recorded 6/23/2025 AI Generated Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Game of the Year Discussion 08:38 Exploring Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 17:24 Transitioning to Other Games and Experiences 31:35 Deep Dive into Clear Obscure: Expedition 33 38:11 Combat Systems and Gameplay Mechanics 46:23 Final Th...