Couch Co-op: A Video Game Podcast

Couch Co-op: A Video Game Podcast

Its like a book club, for video game nerds.

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March 20, 2026 95 mins

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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.

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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 Discussions

19:32 Game Comparisons and Mechanics

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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.


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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.

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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 and TV Series as Video Games

50:37 Godzill...

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The boys discuss video games that took started slow but picked up momentum along the way. Recorded 9/22/2025.

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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 Indie Game Highlights

25:01 Nostalgia and...

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

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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
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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 21:29 Beta Testing and Multiplaye...
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Matt and Jack team up without resident "Glue Guy" Dave to discuss "Nine Sols" and other games with parry mechanics. Recorded 8/4/2025

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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 PlayStation: The Next Generation Debate

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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.


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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 Selections and Strategies

47:14 Multiplayer Dyn...

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The boys deep dive into the presumptive 2025 Game of the Year, "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Recorded 6/23/2025

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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 Thoughts and Recommendations

46:52 Balancing ...

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The boys look back at the 2018 Game Awards, one of the most packed years in gaming ever. Recorded 6/2/2025.

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05:57 Exploring New Games and Genres

08:51 The Impact of 2018 Game Awards

12:06 Best Ongoing Game Discussion

23:15 The Evolution of Ongoing Games

27:16 Exploring VR and AR Gaming

31:27 Best Action and Independent Games

36:19 Survival Games and Unique Experiences

42:51 Role-Playing Games and Their Impact

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