Insert Coin to Join: A Gaming and Pop Culture Podcast

Jak fills the boys in on what happened during the latest Nintendo Direct and we talk a lot of Pokemon and what we look forward to. Pokemon Snap 2??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!

The gang discusses the most recent Playstation "State of Play" and how Rich is cursed to not get a PS5 until later on down the road. Also, Jak is not a furry... He isn't, he swears!

The Boys, for lack of topics, decide to do a lightning round Q&A about video games and touch up on how the titles they said bring back memories from days long passed.

There's a lot in this one, y'all. Not gonna lie, a bit of a rollercoaster, but that's the charm of this podcast. We talk about some amazing feats achieved in gaming recently, the power of being stoned and car accidents we've been in. Enjoy.

These boys are excited for the latest installment to the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil Village, and wholeheartedly agree with the rest of the internet about being crushed by a nine foot vampire woman stepping on them. They also ramble about passed RE games, useless AI companions and disappointing video game releases.

The fellers discuss book to film adaptations and games from their childhoods. Jak lets loose his feelings about one of his favorite anime, Berserk, and why he thinks everyone should watch it. This is a smorgasboard of goodness that shows what this podcast is all about.

The boys play an X-Files card style game Rich found in a store for $5 while conversing about the show as a whole.

The crew talks about AI and the terrors that it could bring to humanity through the concepts of video games and movies and how close we are to achieving such feats.

Rich tells us a bit about Wonder Woman 1984, we talk some anime convention stuff and cosplays we wish we could still do and we go over how we think an actual zombie apocalypse would play out. There's a bit about Cyberpunk 2077 in here too, but... eh.. That didn't do too well.

In this episode, the gang is joined by their second special guest and Jack's new roommate, Tom Ball! We elaborate on how the DCU gets pooped on by the general public if they are even slightly inaccurate while Marvel gets a slap on the wrist, we talk some video games and which celebrities are avid D&D players.

The boys discuss the big brains behind Christopher Nolan movies such as Bird Box and Tenet, as well as the current meme sensation of Wallstreet and Gamestop.

I'm serious. I don't quite know what's going on here. We talk about a lot of random stuff considering how tired and loopy we are from filming all day. So enjoy the random conversation generators that are our brains.

Your boys simulcast as they finally make a return to YouTube after the chaos of the pandemic. Recording for both platforms the latest installment of the Dark Pictures Anthology, Little Hope. Check out our playthrough on YouTube. Channel: Couch Companions.

After a long day of filming, the boys sit down to discuss their latest and greatest project with the aid of their special guest, special effects artist and long-time friend, Sally. The squad and their fam discuss what fun it was to film a movie with their friends.... and maybe a bit of beer.

Hey, hi, howdy, how ya doin?? We know it's been awhile and we apologize. But the coming episodes will explain what what we've been up to and cool things you can expect! So in the meantime, listen to 3 dudes babble about booze, the Twitch DMCA nonsense that happened recently and the toxicity within the gaming community. All the while Jack and Jak take shots of stuff!

We've seen some shit in our days, alright? And these are some of the stories that we've experienced involving sexual harassment in the workplace. There's a couple other stories too, like crazy ex's and things of the like. All jokes aside, sexual harassment is a serious issue EVERYWHERE NOT just work. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual harassment then please contact those that can help and put a stop to it. Also, play Mass Effect and Happy belated N7 Day!!!!

The boys discuss "Ghost of Tsushima" multiplayer and Jack enlightens us with his GIANT brain's insight to the lore of "Among Us". Rich describes his distaste for cheaters in video games.. AGAIN and how he feels keyboard and mouse players have a clear advantage over controller players. Oh yeah, we talk about Ebola for some reason.

The gang discusses racism... Yeah. Didn't expect that one did ya? Neither did Jack or Jak, but it happened. Afterwards, we discuss some popular sci-fi games such as "Star Wars Squadrons" and "No Man's Sky". There's even an interesting rescue mission Rich tells us about in "Eve Online". However, we later found out that the rescue mission only took 600 hours (like a month) real-time, so hopefully you read this and see the actual amount of time it took. Still impressive none the less.

In this action packed episode, the trio talks about the continuation of "The Karate Kid" through the "Cobra Kai" series and Rich and Jak reminisce about past martial arts training they experienced together. And remember, COBRA KAI NEVER DIES!!!!!

Happy Halloween to all of our beautiful listeners!! It's SPOOPY season and what better way to celebrate our favorite holiday (Jak's favorite holiday anyways) than to talk about horror films and video games? Rich tells us about Stephen King's latest and greatest work that he has been sinking into and the trio discuss what pop culture characters they would like to see in Mortal Kombat games in the future.

The boys list off games they picked through the crazy amount of sales that Steam and Playstation had to offer at the time. The sludge of weeaboo runs thick through the veins of Jack and Jak while Rich is forced to listen to the onslaught of lewd, fan-service ninja girls in this nerdy season finale. Thank you all for listening! You'll be hearing from us in season 2!

Three dudes sit around a microphone and talk about what's new with the next generation of consoles, Rich delivers his take on Christopher Nolan movies and Jak describes his rage-inducing experience in Sea of Thieves.

The crew discusses celebrity deaths that had an impact on their lives. Rich reminds Jak of how much of a weeb Jak is and together they give their insight on how they believe Jack will do in his career after he finishes school. There might be a video game or two mentioned in here, maybe.

Life is pain. In this episode, the boys reminisce on past concerts and Rich acknowledges how white trash Kid Rock and his fan base is. Then top it off with discussing hidden gems they played as kids.

BBQ=DEATH to the boys as they attempt to make an honest episode while filled to the brim with meat and cornbread. They can't help but feel like complete ass the whole time. I listened back to this and still have no idea what we tried to discuss.

As a return to our roots we take the time to discuss new and current game titles and express our frustrations with the frequent problem of games being compared to which came before them.

In light of the Virtual DC Convention, DC Fandome, we discuss the ever growing popularity and the powerful moves DC is making with their cinematic universe. With a heavy shift considering the current end of an era in the MCU.

JAK IS A FUCKING GENIUS AND YOU CANNOT DENY IT ANY LONGER! Jak came up with a game and enlightened his colleagues on how HE (Jak) believes some games manage to get their titles. Jak is a genius, by the way.

In this episode, the squad discusses what next gen console they're most excited for, how stupidity might be genetic through Millennials, Boomers and Gen Z and touch up on why cheaters are scum deserving of slow, painful, scrotal torture via car antenna.

We discuss the new games to take the market Fall Guys and Mean Greens, as our poor sleeping habits begin to catch up with us. Devolving into a discussion on how everyone should be required to work in customer service at some point in their lives.

After witnessing the ignorance of man, Rich shares with us a bit of history and unveils a glimpse of the burning rage deep within him on the subject of masks, the unfinished state of Battlefield 5 and the resurgence of Call of Duty.

Sprinkled with a little bit of behind the scenes audio, Jak shares with us a little about a visual novel game he's been enjoying recently.

After Jak returns from his long trek across a barren wasteland of our broken hopes and dreams, we talk about gaming experiences with friends and why you shouldn't cheat in video games.

We discuss poor costumer service and sooth our rage with a little chat about Anime and Red Dead Redemption.

The gang discusses the ups and downs of the popular Purge film franchise after a seemingly eventful night of mischief in town until it goes off the rails into a conversation about celestial bodies and the vast reaches of the universe...for some reason.

The gang talks about musical preferences and influences, Rich and Jak reminisce on past concerts and experiences and Jak lands the most thunderous elbow this podcast has ever witnessed...so far. (AUDIO WARNING AT 15:05)

Rich enlightens us on the science-based survival game Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, a drunken Jak and sober Rich discuss survival horror game The Forest and we all marvel out how subtly hostile Jack's neighbors are with his choice of vehicle.

The gang shares their thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima and talk about the Doggfather's legacy.

Jak and Rich reminisce on their past adventures while Jack struggles with the realization that he is a childless father.

Rich and Jack break down the story of The Last of Us Part 2 while Jak looks on in amazement, the successes and pitfalls of the story and why it's Rich's favorite game to dislike...or something. (MASSIVE SPOILERS)

Picking up where we left of from the first part...because recording isn't our friend right now.

Jak fills us in on the collapse of EVO 2020 from sexual assault allegations while we struggle with recording issues (see part 2)

Jak tells us the story of how he broke his nose in the most hardcore way, how video games could've helped during the pandemic and why you shouldn't use products that have their tamper seal broken.

We return with video games we hold dear to our heart, some uncomfortable confessions and the return of a friend!

Introduction to the podcast, missing a friend, buying LEGOs as a 28 year old man. Good times