On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben

👮‍♂️ Lots to cover on today's show as Jack thinks the new Stranger Things looks s***, Colson reveals what he refused to do when on Corrie and the boys pitch a new feature. There's also the usual reflections on what we've been watching including an American TV slog and the [spoiler free] take on the latest Traitors series. www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode ever...

🔥 Colson and Ben are here off the high of an absolute smash of a gig from one of Ben’s famous friends. Amazingly Jack doesn’t get FOMO, but that’s all fine because he’s had a surprise encounter whilst out and about brunching.  Amidst all of this we go over some of your most burning questions for the boys in an Ask Us Anything.  www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an ex...

🐻 Colson reveals a Children In Need challenge and we find out the secret behind singing one of Bruce Springsteen’s most vocally taxing songs. Plus, what’s it like when actors you work with change up for a character? Want to get in touch with the show? Please comment below! Or email us at hello@onthesofashow.com www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every single we...

🔪 The new Springsteen film is out, and The Boss megafan Jack gives his take. And Ben’s been getting into a new Netflix series which he has nothing but praise for. Plus we want to know who is our biggest big dog listener? www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every single week. If you love the show then please do leave a rating and a review! It really helps us out...

⌚️39 minutes of high stress today as we get an insight into Colson’s body battery with live updates on his energy levels thanks to his fravourite gadget. Jack and Ben are both skeptical. But... what if a gadget could tell you how funny you’ve been every day?  Plus the boys ask if the TV industry isn't creative enough nowadays and what would happen if Ben made a return on Footballers' Wives?...

⁉️ We’re staying suitably un-spooky on Halloween. So come in for some rare shelter from all of that with three people who like sweets more than few others do.  Jack’s been on a big quiz show and has some huge revelations. Elsewhere it’s plot twists and The Materialists along with a new jingle for our favourite smokey feature. www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra epis...

😨 CJ&B give us the full lowdown on the films they’ve been watching this week, including a film so creepy that Colson had a nightmare and Ben had to leave the lights on afterwards.  We also find out what the actors are *actually* getting up to when they’re milling about in the pub during a scene in The Rovers. www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every si...

🐦‍🔥 Jack’s dog’s got bad expensive teeth and Colson’s got a criminal coat in today’s show. There’s also some great behind the scenes from the filming of Phoenix Nights and we grace the shiny floors of a Saturday night gameshow for Pass The Pod. www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every single week. If you love the show then please do leave a rating and a review...

There’s some very contrasting stories of the stage today as Ben witnesses a master of the craft… and Colson dozes off during a play. Plus there’s a lot of Celebrity Traitors chat and a listener recommends a new independent film. www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every single week. If you love the show then please do leave a rating and a review! It really helps...

🤔 There's big films coming out from around every corner at the moment, and Jack and Colson review one that's been getting 5 stars from all the critics. But is One Battle After Another as good as everyone's made it out to be? Ben has also been to see a master of stage and screen in Bath and Colson's lost patience with one of the most talked about TV shows of the moment. www.patreon.com/onthesofa f...

Colson’s here off the back of feeling rough as toast. He’s swallowed a plate. But that's not the only thing on this episode that'll make him feel unwell thinking about it. Because how did a young Colson get in a whole lot of bother with some washing up liquid?  Elsewhere there’s a Star Story where Ben reaps what his dog chew sowed and we take a trip to a garden centre. www.patreon.com/ontheso...

👞 It's fragrance heavy as we talk about meaty smelling herbs and Ben complains about fancy candles. Plus there’s a Top 5 on all the cereals which are bad for you and Mr Price reveals all about footwear as an actor. www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every single week. 📩 Send us your thoughts in the comments or email us on hello@onthesofashow.com 📸 @onthesofas...

👻 We’re in a rich vein of form for horror at the moment so Jack’s been getting his eyeballs over one of the madder ones and Colson’s been watching the big new Netflix shock-fest. Plus we talk all about coaxing acting performances out of kids. 🎞️ Film: Bring Her Back 📺 TV: Monster (Netflix), Andor S2 (Disney+) www.patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD FREE plus an extra episode every single wee...

🤖 We’re tackling the big questions today with a big chat about the biggest development in the TV and film industry for generations: AI actors.  What can and can’t AI do and how will studios and audiences respond as its shadow looms greater and greater over film and other creative industries?  Back on terra firma we also look at book to film adaptations, and Ben’s had a tree fall on his...

🍣 It’s all hands to the pump on a very busy week… well for Jack anyway. Because he’s been up and down the country like a relay runner but his night shoots give us great insights into what on earth you’d be eating at 1am on set. Meanwhile, poor Colson’s been shackled with the Rona for a few days which brings us to a timely health or wealth Would You Rather? patreon.com/onthesofa for everything AD...

💨 We’ve got a lot of film reviews today, covering a wide variety of genres from comedy, romance, crime and gothic horror.  Ben’s had a hankering for old but gold, and has some fascinating insights as to what it’s like for people to be on set with Johnny Depp.  Films: All Of You (Apple), The Usual Suspects, Sleepy Hollow. 📩 Send us your thoughts in the comments or email us on hello@onth...

⌚️ We've no Jack today but there's lots to talk about as Colson's here fresh from the finale of genre breaking contest Pup Idol. Plus what would we like to see re-released in the cinemas and what are the Top 5 Gadgets of all time? 📩 Send us your thoughts in the comments or email us on hello@onthesofashow.com 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code onth...

🤔 Jack’s been on tour, but he’s struggling to remember with whom. Plus, there’s a rather existential Would You Rather, some listener reaction to Weapons, and further questioning about what cinema will become. And what do you make of The Rock's move into serious acting? 📩 Send us your thoughts in the comments or email us on hello@onthesofashow.com 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. Download SAILY...

🚶 Ben’s had a controversial watch. It’s one he didn’t really want to go see but did The Roses surprise him?  Jack and Colson review the Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. Films: The Long Walk, The Roses (Cinemas) TV: Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen (Netflix)  Let us know what you thought of the films in the comments or drop us an email at hello@onthesofashow.com 📩 Send us your tho...

🎤 Colson’s had the biggest interview of life. A big hitting politician who hot footed it to Castleford Cricket Club straight after meeting Donald Trump. But what big questions did Colson Paxman have for one of the most significant figures in the country? But while we’re here there’s also chat about the real names behind famous faces and we Pass The Pod whilst being patted down in airport security...

👅 Jack and Colson have been on a shiny floor gameshow together to raise money for charity. And could there be a better contestant for a word game show than Colson Smith, as he’s reprimanded for his pre-watershed language.   If you want to donate to cleaning Jack’s canal then head here . And to support Colson’s kids in Kenya then here’s the link .  There’s also an all timer of a Wou...

🏄‍♂️ Couple of films floating around today. Jack’s been to see The Conjuring 4, so we get the full lowdown on that. And what are the scariest things in a horror film?  Plus, Ben’s watched the latest vehicle for a mad Nicholas Cage, The Surfer, and Colson’s mis-sayings are catching amongst the listeners. Is this a de-educating podcast now?  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to j...

🚨 CRICKET KLAXON! 🚨 Colson’s in an incredible mood after Castleford Cricket Club claimed the league title. So he’s brought the trophy in after washing the draught Stella out of it. Are England going to come calling after such a successful stint as Director of Cricket? But you know what this means, much to Colson’s disappointment… a winter off cricket chat! Sighs all round.  Aside from all t...

🚶‍➡️ Well there's a lot floating around today as Jack tells all on what actually happens at those big red carpet do's, as well as the chaos of live TV on Loose Women. Plus big news as Colson's dad has already finished Game of Thrones in record time. (It's his new job he says). Oh to be retired. We also find out one of the three boys has an interesting but classical approach to walking up the stai...

🏃 Smash horror hit Weapons is the film on our lips today. What did you make of it? What did you love, hate and rate? Let us know in the comments or over email. There’s also a great tale of Smith My Bum getting a listener in trouble and we have some Hidden Gems that you can fill your evenings with! 🎞️ Film: Weapons (Cinemas), Ran (Select Cinemas) 📺 TV Shows: Blue Lights (iPlayer), The Tattooist o...