On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben

🔥 It’s been a big week on Coronation Street and today we hear all about how they filmed that fire episode! Elsewhere, the boys wonder if they should be doing the podcast in character 📩 Got something you want to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn...

💩 Things are hanging loose in today’s Free For All Friday. Jack’s been the victim of mistaken identity in his local pharmacy and we hear a devastating story about the perils of cleaning up after your dog. Plus, Ben’s been getting into a surprising series this week. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @o...

🍆 Today, the boys chat about the shocking new documentary The Contestant. Could this be the best documentary they’ve seen yet? Plus, it’s a bumper job giving session for new members of Patreon.  📩 What did you think of The Contestant? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re...

🔊 From Colson’s outdoor air fryer to how much they actually follow the script on Coronation Street, it’s a bumper Monday here at On The Sofa. Plus, Ben’s had an unbelievable encounter with the podcast in the wild. 📩 Spotted one of the boys while listening to them? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲...

🐶 It’s a free for all and dog heavy Friday. Ben’s not coping well as his dog seems to prefer someone else and we hear about the life of luxury Jack’s dogs live. Plus, the boys discuss the best reality TV shows and the new Netflix show La Palma. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the s...

🚘 Today, we hear an important Trick of the Trade about how you the actors of Coronation Street set themselves up for the day.  Plus, as we continue to reflect on David Lynch’s life, the boys review his 1986 film Blue Velvet. Ben saw it in the cinema when it came out and it’s first time viewing for Colson and Jack, how do they think it’s held up in 2025? Fancy seeing us live? With our friends...

📮 Have you ever wondered whether actors actually read fan mail? Hint: they do and it’s not always pleasant. Plus, they reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of David Lynch and the impact his work had on Ben at a young age. Fancy seeing us live? With our friends at Visit Leeds we’re bringing you our biggest and best live show yet, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! A homecoming in Leeds for Jack and Colson....

🪜 Ben’s been brave this week as he’s faced his fears doing some home maintenance. Thankfully his Hero of the Week came to the rescue. Elsewhere, Jack’s annoyed about how people count car doors. It’s truly a Free For All Friday. Fancy seeing us live? With our friends at Visit Leeds we’re bringing you our biggest and best live show yet, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! A homecoming in Leeds for Jack and Colson....

🦇 In today’s On The Box, the boys have been watching the new version of Nosferatu. How will it compare to the original, one of their favourite horror films of all time? Plus, there’s a particularly challenging quiz and Jack brings a warming Trick of the Trade. Want to see us live? With our friends at Visit Leeds we’re bringing you our biggest and best live show yet, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! A homecomi...

🎭 There’s big news flying everywhere! Because Colson announces that Jack’s having a stag even if Jack says he isn’t, and big spoilers, we’ve got another live show coming up! Yes, with our friends at Visit Leeds we’re bringing you our biggest and best live show yet, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! A homecoming in Leeds for Jack and Colson. Head to @onthesofashow on Instagram for all the details. Get on the Pa...

🔑 It’s a free for all Friday and all bases are covered today as the boys reflect on Gail Platt’s Wedding, Jack’s birthday and Colson’s late night shopping habits. Plus, how will Colson take some of your suggestions for his big conundrum? 📩 We’d love to hear from you! You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials....

🕺Today once again Mr Ben Price pulls back the curtain on a surprising behind acting nugget that'll change the way you see actors on screen. And this time it concerns dancing. Plus we have some serious film chat as the boys have been watching creepy Hugh Grant thriller Heretic. Is he getting better with age like a posh fine wine? 📩 What are you watching at the moment? You can email us on hello@on...

🤔 It’s back to normality for the boys this week. Ben was recently recognised while quite far from home so we hear about some of the stranger places they’ve been asked for a selfie. Plus, Colson has a big conundrum he needs help with. 📩 New here? We’d love to hear from you! You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the so...

🙋 In a special episode, Colson answers your questions about his upcoming departure from Coronation Street.  What was the most awkward moment? What’s next? Will the podcast stay the same?  📩 Got a question? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn o...

🥹 In an exclusive chat with his closest pals, Colson Smith speaks for the first time about leaving the cobbles of Coronation Street. They discuss how he found out he was leaving, what could be next for him and most importantly how he told Jack and Ben. 📩 Got a question for Colson? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow o...

🎆 Happy New Year from all at On The Sofa! Today we dig into some fascinating stuff about what daily life actually looks like for a soap star.  And there's a lot more graft that you might expect as we get a peak behind the scenes of what goes down on a day filming on the Street. From Colson arriving obscenely early to positioning the boom microphone, it’s an insight not to be missed. [Produce...

Hello! The boys are having a rest after a very busy few months, so today we wanted to give you the chance to hear what goes on in our weekly bonus episodes on Patreon. Each week Colson, Jack & Ben answer a question from a member of our Patreon community. In this episode we hear a barely believable story about Ben's journey into drama school. You can catch loads more like this as well as ad fre...

🪞 Today we hear that one of the best dressing rooms at Corrie has recently become available. It could be Jack’s but can he be bothered to move all his movie posters? Plus, what does Christmas look like for Jack and Colson? They answer some of your festive questions. 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK...

🍫  Just like Paul McCartney Ben Price had been simply having a wonderful Christmastime. He got his first ever advent calendar and after getting home from a few days away he was looking forward to all the chocolate. But should he have taken it with him?! Elsewhere, Jack’s been helping his mother-in-law with some supermarket based detective work. 📩 Got something to share? You can email us on...

🍻 What will three of Corrie’s finest actors be watching over Christmas? Has it been a good year for film and TV? As we approach the end of the year, these are some of the big questions facing the boys today. Plus, have you ever wondered how glasses smash so easily on TV? There’s another peek behind the curtain in today’s Tricks of the Trade. 📩 What will you be watching this festive season? You c...

☔️ It’s been a stormy week. While Ben turned off his phone and hunkered down in the local cinema, Colson’s taken it as the perfect opportunity to get back into fake tan. And after a slightly contentious conundrum, an important question arises. Why does Colson still have a Christmas list? 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404...

🎁 It’s been a big Christmas shopping week and the boys are hiding presents all over the place. If you’re expecting a gift from one of them, perhaps give today a miss. Plus, we hear some fishy sounding skincare advice and Jack’s been spotted in the wild. 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can email us on hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthes...

👶 Could Colson have played Bridget Jones’s child? Has there been a stand out horror film this year? These are the questions facing the boys in today’s On The Box. And have you ever wondered what happens in the Green Room during downtime? From getting the best seat at the table to Jack Carroll napping, all is revealed in today’s Tricks of the Trade. 📩 Got something you’d like to share? You can em...

👰 Beware of the white woman with the long fingers! There's a word of warning for you. Hello, and today we hear about how Jack’s dog seems to keep waking him up by saying his name. Are all of those night shoots getting to him? Mr P Shepherd also envisages his speech when he finally picks up that overdue comedy award yet and there are an abundance of Patreon jobs to hand out! 📩 Got something you’d...

💈 Man of the people Ben Price has had a challenging week. He just keeps falling over and revealing too much of himself to the poor people in his village. Plus, can Jack actually cut hair off screen? And did Colson mention he went to Australia recently? A Top 5 must be in order. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! You can email us on  hello@onthesofashow.com  or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (...