BreakDown From The Couch
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA husband and wife duo sitting on their favorite big comfy couch, watching movies that are available on streaming services and delivering their unique Breakdown.
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Cool Runnings
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we Breakdown one of John Candys last films, Cool Runnings. It's the story about the first Jamaican Bobsled team and the man who helped along the way. Daris and Sanka are best friends with a goal to become the first Bobsled team to represent Jamaica. Problem is they have no experience and only months to train, so they enlist the help of an experienced Olympic coach. E-mail us any movie suggestions, or just plain suggestions to [email protected] Check out our page...
Summer Rental
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourBack again folks with another installment in our John Candy saga. This time we watched Summer rental. The 1985 film about an air traffic controller. He's a company man who never takes a vacation. However when he begins to crack under the stress at work he is then forced to take a month off to unwind and relax....only problem is it is anything but relaxing. Email us any movie suggestions or feedback at [email protected] And check out our page and shop some of our online sponsors....
Uncle Buck
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourWe just got done with Halloween and scored some Candy, John Candy to be precise. In this episode we Breakdown the film Uncle Buck. Mr. Candy is the Uncle we all would be happy to have, He's cool but also tough when needed. He dispenses wisdom when required and is there to lend a helping hand. So make some jumbo flap jacks and pour on some maple syrup and get ready for the Breakdown. Visit our site at Age Of Radio and be sure to shop our great sponsors! Please email us at Breakdownfromthecouch...
Misery
October 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we Breakdown the 1990 film Misery, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. Our author friend crashes his cock-a-doodie car on the way to his publisher. Luckily he is rescued by a passer-by who turns out to be his biggest fan. What could possibly go wrong here? Well tune in and find out! E-mail us your movie suggestions at [email protected] Please shop our fine Sponsors and visit the Age of Radio Bazaar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Secret Window
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we Breakdown the 1994 movie Secret Garden starring Cpt. Jack Sparrow....I mean Johnny Depp. It's a movie with plenty of questions along the way and answers at the very end. As per usual, It won't disappoint since it was adapted from a Stephen King story titled Secret Window, Secret Garden. Boil up some corn and lets dive in! Email us your movie suggestions at [email protected] and be sure to shop our sponsors over at Age Of Radio Learn more about your ad choices....
Stand By Me
October 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThe year is 1959, four friends venture out in search for a dead boy. They of course find what they are looking for, but didn't count on also finding out what they are made of as well. Join us as we Breakdown this 1986 classic Stephen King classic based upon his Novella "The Body". Be sure to shop our sponsors over at Age Of Radio And be sure to email us your movie suggestions at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie (1976)
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we Breakdown the 1976 version of Carrie. It's the classic movie based on the classic Stephen King book of the same title. This film has it all, suspense, thrills and revenge! Please won't you join us for the Breakdown. Email movie suggestions to [email protected] Please be sure to shop our sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tombstone
August 04, 2020 05:00 - 2 hoursWelcome back to the first episode in our new series for Wes's Birthday month. For his first pick the choice was simple, Tombstone! The 1993 film based on the events leading up to and following the legendary shoot-out at the OK corral. This film has it all, Action, Drama, One liners and a star studded cast! So dust off those headphones, pour yourself some whiskey and get ready for some root'n toot'n fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dodgeball
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIn this weeks episode we watched the Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller film Dodgeball. A movie about 6 average joes just trying to make it in a corporate world. With the financial noose tightening around them, their only hope is to win the grand prize in a Dodgeball tournament But of course the evil corporate Globo Gym has a thing or two to say about that. Grab your red rubber balls and get for some side splitting, wrench throwing action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A League Of Their Own
April 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourWelcome back Podcast listener-a-renos. This week we take on yet another Tom Hanks great, A League Of Their Own. Staring of course, Tom Hanks. For those who haven't seen it yet (for shame) Its a film set in 1940s America when all the fighting age men were drafted or volunteered to fight the Axis powers, leaving much of America standing still economically and entertainment. One of the ways to mitigate this was the formation of an all Women's Baseball League. So join us as we Breakdown this film...
Whip It
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourTwo Texas teens are both looking for an escape from their boredom and lives in a small town just outside of Austin. One of the ladies chooses Roller Derby to pass her time. Only problem is she's 17 and minimum age is 21. So she does what any bored teen would do. Lie. So strap on your skates and pads, study the play book and get ready for some hardcore Breakdown action courtesy of your favorite podcast hosts! Grrrr! Check out our page Be sure to shop our amazing sponsors and our bazaar Learn m...
Hook
March 17, 2020 05:00 - 2 hoursWe're back! After a short absence, we have returned. This episode we continue Laura's Birthday month picks with Hook staring Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Dustin Hoffman and Bob Hoskins. In this movie we learn of Peter Pans life on earth with a wife and kids. He's left neverland behind and forgot all about his lost boys and tink, until Hook comes back to get his revenge. So slide on up to the T.V Rufio style and strap in for our breakdown! Check out our page here And please shop all our amaz...
Tommy Boy
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 2 hoursIn this 33rd installment we visit the 1995 film Tommy Boy, staring the late Chris Farley and David Spade. Its a movie about the bungling son of an auto parts tycoon. After his dad dies it's now up to Tommy Boy to try and save the factory and the town. So get your report cards ready (no one is allowed to listen unless they get at least a D+) and please join us for the Breakdown Please stop by our page Pleas shop all of our awesome sponsors at the Bazaar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
While You Were Sleeping
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourWe rescued this weeks final Love Month episode from the train platform. Thats right! We're Breaking down the 1995 film While You Were Sleeping, staring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman. It's like Sleeping Beauty but with a twist. So crank up that volume! (but not too loud, our dogs make a cameo, as usual) Sit on your favorite big comfy couch and join us for the Breakdown Visit our page And shop all our awesome sponsors at the Bazaar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fatal Attraction
February 18, 2020 08:31 - 1 hourBack again with another Valentines special for you guys. This week its Fatal Attraction. The 1987 Film about a man who has an affair with a woman who begins to form a tighter relationship with him than he counted on. At first it was just a one time thing, but before long shes calling him at all hours and showing up at his door step. So, please won't you pop in those headphones and join us for our Breakdown. Check out our show page And please shop our awesome sponsors at the Bazaar Learn mor...
Unfaithful
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we discuss the 2002 film Unfaithful. It's a movie about terrible decisions made by all parties involved. First the wife falls for some 20 something dude. But by the time she decides to break things off, her husband has made some bad choices of his own. To find out the rest and hear our fun and critical take you'll have to give us a listen! So plug in your second favorite pair of ear phones, (but don't let your first pair find out) and join us for the Breakdown. Check our page ...
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, The Movie
January 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourThis weeks episode we Breakdown the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger movie. This is the first Power Ranger movie which was made in 1995 shortly after the T.V became very popular which began airing in 1993. So, in this film Ivan the ooze has escaped and is putting his plan into action, to take revenge on Zordon for imprisoning him 6,000 years ago. So get those Zords of yours ready for battle and He-Ya your way right along with us as we breakdown this film Hi-Ya over to our page Summon up some of ou...
The Wizard
January 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourIn this weeks episode we Breakdown the 1989 film The Wizard. It's an almost 2 hour long commercial for Nintendo with a cameo by the Power Glove. Oh, it also stars Beau Bridges, Christian Slater and Fred Savage. So pop those ear buds in, strap on your power glove and get ready for a wild ride as we Breakdown this film and discuss the many plot holes and horrible decisions by every single adult along the way. Check out or page here Shop all our awesome sponsors here Learn more about your ad cho...
American Psycho
January 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourIn this weeks episode we take on American Psycho. The 2000 film set in the 1980's about a man named Patrick Bateman. He has killer looks and works in Mergers and Acquisitions but has a dark sociopathic, and psychopathic side to him. He seems to have control but slowly he seems to be losing his sanity. Then soon he finds himself in the cross-hairs one certain detective and must elude detection all the while satisfying his fantasies. Get your 80s' mullet in order and join us as we Breakdown thi...
Idiocracy
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourIt's the first episode of the New Year! In this episode we discuss one of our listener suggested films. This week we discuss the 2006 film Idiocracy staring Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph. It's a comedy about an average Joe who's selected for a secret experiment, but instead of being frozen for a year, he's frozen for 500 and wakes to find the world is populated and run by morons. With the help of his new friend Rita, he decides he must find his way back home. So get a big swig of Brawndo and s...
Bridget Jones's Diary
December 31, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome to the second part of our one week two part release. In this episode we Brokedown Bridget Jones's Diary. The 2001 romantic comedy staring Renee Zellweger about a Woman who spends a year documenting her life in a diary while finding her way in the dating world. We actually put on our favorite granny panties and scarfed down a bunch of Curry Turkey to get into the mind of Bridget Jones for this one....that's right, we're method podcast hosts! And we suggest you guys do the same. trust u...
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
December 31, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourThis week we have a two episode release due to technical difficulties. In this first episode we take on the film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The third movie in the Lampoon's Vacation series, and in some ways the best one. Clark, is of course trying way to hard to provide the perfect vacation, but everyone and everything else has other plans. So please, empty your shitter and join us for the Breakdown Check out our page Please shop our sponsors at the Bazaar Learn more about your ad...
A Christmas Story
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourHidey Ho Podcast listener-renos! Back again with a new episode fresh out of the oven for you. This week we Breakdown the 1983 Christmas classic, A Christmas Story. A story about a boy who desperately wants a BB gun for Christmas, but everyone seems to be blocking him from it, even the Big Man himself. So get your pink footed PJs on and set your leg lamps to stunning! We're going to Break this movie down for you! Visit our page And please shop our Sponsors at the Bazaar Learn more about your a...
The Ref
December 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we take on The Ref....no, not like a football ref. The film The Ref. It's a movie centered around a bickering married couple, and a cat burgler who becomes trapped with them while waiting for his compainion to locate a new mode of transport out of a sleepy little town full of snobs. So be sure to light your traditional Scandinavian Headdress and warm up some Lute Fish and join us for the Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elf
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourHo Ho Ho Listeners. Welcome back to the Breakdown. In this weeks episode we kick off our Christmas theme with the new Christmas classic Elf. A movie about a man who discovers he's actually a human and not an Elf, like he was raised. It's full of funny moments and of course the stereotypical Christmas lessons of Family and togetherness. So, get your spaghetti and syrup warmed up, and cozy up under your Christmas blanket and join us as we Breakdown Elf. Oh and don't eat any yellow snow, it's no...
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome back to yet another episode of your favorite movie podcast! In this episode we watched the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains & Automobiles. It's a John Hughes movie classic (aren't they all?) about a lonely shower curtain ring salesman, who by chance, becomes entangled with a fast paced Ad Exec while they are both traveling to separate destinations for Thanksgiving, then of course all manner of hilarity ensues. There's even a short cameo in this film by Kevin Bacon (White Water Summ...
Home For The Holidays
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome back folks. This week we have a treat for you. The 1995 Jody Foster movie (directed and staring) Home For The Holidays. Witness the gathering together, followed by the slow and steady implosion of the Larson family. Claudia has her own issues, Tommy has issues with his family accepting his new relationship status with Jack, Joann and her Husband bring their own turkey and baggage along, and then there's Aunt Gladys. There will be fights, tensions and even some reconciliation along the...
Pieces of April
November 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourIn this weeks episode we kick off our Thanksgiving theme, and to start off we watched Pieces of April. An early 2000,s movie staring Katie Holmes about a young woman named April who has issues with her family. But this year it's different. It's her mothers last Thanksgiving due to Cancer and she just wants to try and give her family a good day to hopefully make amends and so they can meet her new boyfriend. But as always things go wrong at every step of the way. So grab your Turkey salt and p...
Son In-law
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome back Buuuu-ddy! It's that time of the week again, It's time for the newest episode of BFTC. This week we take on the 1993 Pauly Shore movie Son In-law. A film about a fish out of water city boy who goes to visit his best friends family for Thanksgiving. And as these things always go, She forces him to pretend to be her fiance so she won't have to marry a man she's fallen out of love with. We've all been there I'm sure! So get some grubage from the kitchen and sling some head phones on...
Halloween (1978)
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourQuick note, we had a computer glitch during the editing process for this episode. It's still intact but has some skips now and then but nothing that takes away from the content. We apoligize for that. Now onto it. Welcome back BFTC fans. This episode concludes our halloween themed movie month with....you guessed it... Halloween. ! The first movie in a long series of movies about a small town in Illinois that is terrorized by Michael Myers, not the Michael Myers from SNL though, big difference...
Beetlejuice
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourIt's us again, the hosts with the most! this week we checked out Beetlejuice. The 1988 Tim Burton film about a freelance ghost who tries to swindle his way into marrying Lydia, the Daughter of the new homeowners of the former Maitland residence. But as always things don't exactly go according to plan and it's up to Lydia and her new friends, the Maitlands, to save her family the their home from Beetlejuice and his schemes. So please join us and our occasional interruptions by our dogs (sorry,...
Rosemary's Baby
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourPull up your T.V chairs and get your special herb shakes ready because this week we Breakdown Rosemary's Baby. The Classic film staring Mia Farrow about a woman and her husband moving into a new apartment, but when they get there things turn out to be a little odd. Between the woman jumping out of a window, who Rosemary had met in the laundry room and hearing strange music though the walls late at night, and not to mention the annoying neighbors who just....won't.....go......away, Things just...
Addams Family Values
October 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourBOO! Welcome episode #2 during this Spooktober. This week we take on Addams Family Values. The movie based on the 1960's T.V show which was based on the cartoon of the same name by Mr. Charles Addams. In this episode we discuss the downright dark hilarity which is the Addams family. This movie has an all star cast, Including the late, great Raul Julia. So pull up your favorite comfy electric chair and boil yourself up some toad stew and join us on our movie quest. https://www.ageofradio.org/b...
Psycho
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourBoo! It's Halloween season and we're kicking it off with the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho. A film from the 1960's about man who lives with his mother in a giant house attached to a motel. Then one day a woman shows up and we find out how disturbed Norman, and his Mother can be. Listen in as we discuss this classic film along with some of the wardrobe choices and I think I set a new record for forgotten/wrong names. https://www.ageofradio.org/breakdownfromthecouch https://www.ageofradio.o...
Election
September 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourWelcome back everyone. Once again were coming to you with a new movie to Breakdown. In this episode we discuss the 1999 movie Election. The MTV produced film about a man who becomes obsessed with taking down one high school girl in particular, who is also running for class president. In the process he loses sight of his own moral compass and becomes swallowed up in some less than moral and ethical activities. Have a seat and join us, and don't forget to pick Flick! https://www.ageofradio.org...
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
September 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourWelcome back folks! In this weeks episode we had a slight change of plans. We instead decided to talk about Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A 1980's film about a High School senior on a mission, to have an epic day off from school with his best friend and his girlfriend. It's a movie full of adventure and life lessons, and of course the famous line delivered by Ben Stein, "Bueller, Bueller, Bueller". So pop a squat and please join us! https://www.ageofradio.org/breakdownfromthecouch https://www.age...
Varsity Blues
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourWelcome back Breakdown fans! We have a special episode for you this week. Football! Well maybe not special but it's new. We haven't done a sports movie yet. This week we breakdown Varsity Blues. A film centered around a tight knit group of friends in a small Texas town just trying to survive and navigate High School, Football and figuring out their futures. Only problem is the coach has his own agenda and will stop and virtually nothing to get it. So spray on your Whipped Cream bikinis and ge...
Back To School
September 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourIn this episode we Breakdown the movie Back To School.. It's the classic 1986 Rodney Dangerfield film about an older gentleman who decides to go back to school. pretty simple concept, except it's a Rodney Dangerfield film so it's anything but simple. There are fat jokes and sex jokes galore and of course no respect, no respect at all! Please come and join us while we breakdown this movie for your listening pleasure. https://www.ageofradio.org/breakdownfromthecouch https://www.ageofradio.org/...
Troop Beverly Hills
August 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHola fellow podcasters! This week we watched Troop Beverly Hills for ya'll. The 1989 film Staring Shelly Long. It's an iconic 80s movie about learning confidence and how to work as a team....which is almost every single movie aimed at kids....but it's still a great movie! Sit down, or stand, however you enjoy your podcasts, and follow along as we Breakdown this film about a soon to be divorced woman looking to prove to herself and everyone else that she can follow through with what she sets o...
White Water Summer
August 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHoly 80s batman! This week we watched White Water Summer. Available on Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube and free on Crackle. It's a tale of a group of young kids sent away on an outdoor adventure lead by a strange outdoors guide. Plug in those headphones and listen as we discuss Kevin Bacon's hair and young Sean Astin's growing fear of his guide, oh and there's the most awesome 80s sound track backing the whole movie up. But seriously. This movie was surprisingly good and suspenseful ...
Indian Summer
August 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHowdy folks! In this weeks episode we Breakdown the 1993 film Indian Summer. It's a movie about 7 friends who take a trip back to their old summer camp they all attended in 1972. Of course they all come back with both literal and figurative baggage but thankfully the man who invited them all back is there to help them through their individual trials. It is an all star cast with Diane Lane, Alan Arkin and Kevin Pax......I mean Bill Paxton, just to name a few. So come on and join us as I flub m...
The Great Outdoors
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourJust a heads up guys. at the 40 minute mark our dog goes nuts. i didn't realize I failed to edit it out till it was already uploaded and done with. In the third installment of our one day multi-episode release (four episodes in total) we take on the comedy movie The Great Outdoors staring John Candy and Annette Benning. A story about a man just trying to connect with his sons and maybe score some romance with the wife in a cabin at their favorite camping spot, except his brother in-law drops ...
A Goofy Movie
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourEver lie to a girl that the reason you couldn't take her on the date you had just planned was because you had to drive cross country with your dad to see a concert AND because the star was your dads old roommate, you would be on stage dancing and would be sure to wave....or blow a kiss or whatever? No? well I don't know why.....it seems like something that every teen has faced at some point in their young lives. It was such a huge issue with teens that Disney decided to tackle it head on! A...
National Lampoons Vacation
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourWe're back! Hopefully ya'll missed us. We've been hard at work on some changes while we've been gone. We started upgrading our equipment after saving up but unfortunately Nikey could no longer continue to join us. So the show is co-hosted by Wes with the original host Laura still in place. We were sad to see Nikey go but understand work and responsibilities never stop. The new co-host is learning the ropes so please bear with us as we find our new groove. We know you'll all love it! In thi...
What About Bob
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourWell! Here it is folks. The fourth and final episode for your binging pleasure. This one is one of Wes's favorite comedies. After this one we return to our normal one new episode a week each Tuesday. In this movie we have Richard Dreyfus and Bill Murry. Dreyfus is a fame hungry, self centered psychiatrist and Murry is the patient from heck! All Leo wants is to promote his new psychology self help book on GMA but Bob has latched onto him like a leach! So grab a seat and join us as we discuss ...
Independence Day
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourExtra special end of season episode for you guys from us at BFTC. It's almost July 4th and what better movie to break down than Independence day starring.....well just about everyone from the mid 90's. A lot of old faces and some new, namely Will Smith just before he became a Man In Black. So plug in those headphones and get ready for our expert breakdown of this still great 90's action disaster flick! Thank you guys so much for listening to this first season and please rate and review us. ...
RV
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourIt's that time again ladies and gents. Back again with another breakdown of a Robbin Williams film. It's your typical comedy film. Guy raises kids, kids become jerks, guy tries to win kids back. Of course a lot of crazy stuff happens along the way. And what would a great comedy film be without some stereotypical comedic situations. So park your RV right there. Plug up the power, sewer, have a seat on that tiny built in couch/bed and get ready for the movie breakdown! https://www.ageofradio.or...
Our Top 10 Favorite Sam L. Jackson Movies
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutesHello Ladies and Germs! So we have a special episode for you guys this week. It's a top 10 list of Samuel L. Jackson films. We have picked 10 Sam Jackson films and we take turns discussing 5 films each. There are some iconic Sam Jackson films and some still great films but maybe not as Iconic.....oh who am i kidding! they're all iconic. So have a $&^*@&$! seat and enjoy the !*#&^$%@$^*&$%@! Show! https://www.ageofradio.org/breakdownfromthecouch/ https://www.ageofradio.org/bazaar/ Cover Art by...
Happy GIlmore
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourHello there BFTC listeners! Quick disclaimer. In this episode you will experience the more than usual audio issues. We are in the process of experimenting with a few things with little success....so far! please hang tight with us! We will have some new equipment in the near future! Now on to the podcast! as you might have guessed we are talking about the Adam Sandler movie Happy Gilmore. So pull up a chair, boo Shooter McGavin and and get your giant foam finger ready to cheer on Happy as he...
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beggining
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutesBefore being sent to serve in Vietnam, two brothers and their girlfriends take one last road trip, but when they get into an accident, a terrifying experience will take them to a secluded house of horrors, with a chainsaw-wielding killer. https://www.ageofradio.org/breakdownfromthecouch/ https://www.ageofradio.org/bazaar/ Cover Art by Bridgette Moffett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices