Welcome to Couch Lobsters — the film & series podcast made by amateurs for cinema enthusiasts.
The concept is beautifully simple: each episode, Jess and Dima assign each other a film or TV series to watch. Neither host tells the other what they think until the microphone is on. No spoiler warnings, no pre-discussion, no consensus-building beforehand.
What you get is two honest, unfiltered, sometimes completely divergent opinions clashing and connecting in real time. Expect laughs, disagreements, deep dives, and the occasional very strong take about Fast & Furious.
⚠️ Fair warning: we discuss everything. All the twists, all the endings, all the details. Watch the film or series first — we'll be here when you're ready.
One half of the Couch Lobsters duo. Dima brings a wide-ranging taste in cinema and a willingness to defend almost any film if the argument is interesting enough. Based in Australia, originally from Ukraine.
The other half of Couch Lobsters. Jess has strong opinions, a sharp eye for what makes a film work (or not), and zero patience for films that waste her time. You can also find her on Bluesky as @Bad_Penguin.
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