<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Couch Company: Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join co-hosts Jon Perez and Tyler DeFazio weekly (with special guests dropping by) as they embark on a mission to explore the vast universe of gaming and other random cosmic topics that catch their attention. From dissecting the latest industry news to debating the Top 5 things you never thought you needed a list for, their banter is as endless as the galaxy itself.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/s/couch-company-podcast</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fiOb!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61285170-b44f-4f64-b558-62b608c8f4cf_1280x1280.png</url><title>Couch Company: Podcast</title><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/s/couch-company-podcast</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:21:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.couchcompany.games/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Couch Company]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[couchcompany@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[couchcompany@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[couchcompany@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[couchcompany@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[225. Memory Lane (with WhatKilledJeff)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff and Jon get back from date night, and Tyler found a substitute for overeating.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/225-memory-lane-with-whatkilledjeff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/225-memory-lane-with-whatkilledjeff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:02:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196537897/182f133640c82a98ca15256091ad6830.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Special thanks to Jeff! Check him out at <a href="http://twitch.tv/whatkilledjeff">twitch.tv/whatkilledjeff</a>.</p><h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[224. A Pragmatic Ebbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon recalibrates his view of Esoteric Ebb while Tyler gets to hacking in Pragmata.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/224-a-pragmatic-ebbing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/224-a-pragmatic-ebbing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:49:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196536847/0532fd072e736b6c15aa26c1a4547423.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[223. Advanced Breeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon tilts his way toward Emerald in League of Legends, while Tyler obsessively perfects his ultimate GBA collection. Plus, thoughts on Mewgenics.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/223-advanced-breeding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/223-advanced-breeding</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:00:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194295512/c3467e07b1ff0754fca956834f3f6d52.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[222. Leon vs. The Grassy Knoll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon and Tyler gear up for their upcoming trips, ponder a unified consciousness, and review Resident Evil Requiem.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/222-leon-vs-the-grassy-knoll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/222-leon-vs-the-grassy-knoll</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:42:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193594478/ff89afa76023b1d4d26242084055216f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[221. Teacher's Little Pets (with WhatKilledJeff)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff joins the Couch to deliver final grades and spread the good word (of MMOs).]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/221-teachers-little-pets-with-whatkilledjeff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/221-teachers-little-pets-with-whatkilledjeff</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:50:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192007706/d8f9c3f4ff6034a81c8a2e8edd85787f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Special thanks to Jeff! Check him out at <a href="http://twitch.tv/whatkilledjeff">twitch.tv/whatkilledjeff</a>.</p><h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[220. Wooing that Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon tasted sweet victory, and Tyler died for the first time in D&D.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/220-wooing-that-kong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/220-wooing-that-kong</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:34:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192006414/7714f98880d59657f082de448e16ca83.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[219. Utopia Cornucopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon can see the light at the end of the Wukong tunnel, and Tyler begins Pokopia.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/219-utopia-cornucopia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/219-utopia-cornucopia</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:29:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190635113/40d2844456be59c2abee9412b9076f15.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[218. Phil Says Byeee!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Jon enters his Fire Emblem era while Tyler takes to the stars.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/218-phil-says-byeee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/218-phil-says-byeee</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:19:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190634534/869104b7bfc72f82615433cf8972b7b3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[217. Let's Get Down to Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (141 mins) | Jon has it bad for Maleficent, and Tyler thinks Pluto suffered a head injury. Plus, PlayStation&#8217;s latest State of Play.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/217-lets-get-down-to-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/217-lets-get-down-to-business</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:30:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/188156156/a96f9a405b1e3e757370cf7de2f72ac5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[216. Only You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon learns about Florida's forests, and Tyler tackles a mountain.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/216-only-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/216-only-you</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:10:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187519745/e0a42d60cbb9fb57a6c225a4582c44ac.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[215. The Radon Fables]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon starts to understand Frodo, and Tyler gets competitive. Plus, Xbox&#8217;s Developer Direct.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/215-the-radon-fables</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/215-the-radon-fables</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:22:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186630707/e8afdf369dbed0de384f094abfe995f4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[214. Poor Estelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon and Tyler start their journey with The Legend of Heroes.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/214-sky-trails</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/214-sky-trails</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:40:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186316466/56d8c754fcb9e97141119c7f4057828c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[213. Happy Birthday! Here's a Pony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon begins his last year in his 20s, and Tyler feels older than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/213-happy-birthday-heres-a-pony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/213-happy-birthday-heres-a-pony</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:03:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185185860/8e1e74319025c59bbc4f894f2f2a6921.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[212. New Year, Same Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon is fresh with new resolutions, and Tyler stopped kidding himself.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/212-new-year-same-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/212-new-year-same-us</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:31:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185185258/ff6c92fbb4f7b95df198fa9fc4e60b73.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[211. Couch Company Awards Show 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff returns to the Couch to help present the year's best games. Plus, Jon has a special announcement, and Tyler reveals his TGA bet assignments.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/211-couch-company-awards-show-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/211-couch-company-awards-show-2025</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:15:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/182436411/88d7a12829ca72b7735404bee20be3ee.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Chapters</h2><ul><li><p>(00:04:56) <strong>Kept You Waiting Award<br></strong><em>The best game we played for the first time that wasn&#8217;t from this year.</em></p></li><li><p>(00:21:46) <strong>Damnit, Not Yet! Award<br></strong><em>The game we ran out of time to play, but liked what little we did.</em></p></li><li><p>(00:27:31) <strong>Keep the Party Going Award<br></strong><em>The best DLC, expansion, remaster, or remake.</em></p></li><li><p>(00:39:40) <strong>Can I Pet that Dog? Award<br></strong><em>The most huggable character.</em></p></li><li><p>(00:46:36) <strong>With the Boys Award<br></strong><em>The best multiplayer experience.</em></p></li><li><p>(00:53:50) <strong>A-to-B Award<br></strong><em>The best movement (walking, running, jumping, sliding, etc.).</em></p></li><li><p><strong>**SPOILERS!</strong> (00:59:12) <strong>WTF?! Award<br></strong><em>The most confusing or perplexing scene in a game.</em></p></li><li><p>(01:08:19) <strong>Good Ol&#8217; Days Award<br></strong><em>A nostalgic game or moment that makes you feel like a kid again.</em></p></li><li><p>(01:15:49) <strong>You Had Me at Hello Award<br></strong><em>The best voice acting or performance in a game.</em></p></li><li><p>(01:22:17) <strong>Downtime Award<br></strong><em>The best mini-game or side activity.</em></p></li><li><p>(01:33:10) <strong>Push It Real Good Award<br></strong><em>The best iteration, innovation, or complete creation of a genre.</em></p></li><li><p>(01:40:03) <strong>Found My Main Award<br></strong><em>Favorite character, loadout, or class.</em></p></li><li><p>(01:53:15) <strong>What Killed Jon Award<br></strong><em>The best game to stream.</em></p></li><li><p>(02:02:00) <strong>White Knuckle Award<br></strong><em>Part of a game that was beyond frustratingly tough.</em></p></li><li><p>(02:14:50) <strong>PLEASE STOP Award<br></strong><em>The trend or &#8220;feature&#8221; we hope to never see again.</em></p></li><li><p>(2:22:46) <strong>Everyone is High Award<br></strong><em>The game that critics loved but just didn&#8217;t land with us. (Or vice versa.)</em></p></li><li><p>(02:35:31) <strong>How Do You Spell That? Award<br></strong><em>The game with the dumbest name.</em></p></li><li><p>(02:43:23) <strong>In the Privacy of My Own Home Award<br></strong><em>A game or moment that you might be a little embarrassed by.</em></p></li><li><p>(02:50:45) <strong>Fine Ass Award<br></strong><em>The most attractive or best-dressed character.</em></p></li><li><p>(02:58:36) <strong>White Hat Award<br></strong><em>The best protagonist.</em></p></li><li><p>(03:02:22) <strong>Black Hat Award<br></strong><em>The best antagonist.</em></p></li><li><p>(03:08:38) <strong>Engine Calibrator Award<br></strong><em>The best side character.</em></p></li><li><p>(03:14:37) <strong>Book Cover Judge Award<br></strong><em>The game we thought we&#8217;d hate but ended up loving. (Or vice versa.)</em></p></li><li><p>(00:00:00) <strong>Total Rockstars Award<br></strong><em>The best studio or developer.</em></p></li><li><p>(03:25:39) <strong>Take that Zodiac Award<br></strong><em>Awarded to the genre of the year.</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p>(03:30:47) <strong>Jon&#8217;s Special Announcement!</strong></p><div><hr></div><ul><li><p>(03:37:15) <strong>Well, That&#8217;s Just Cool Award<br></strong><em>The best mechanic in a game.</em></p></li><li><p>(03:48:09) <strong>Once Upon a Time Award<br></strong><em>The game with the most captivating introduction.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>**SPOILERS!</strong> (03:55:34) <strong>Knee Slapper Award<br></strong><em>The funniest moment.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>**SPOILERS!</strong> (04:09:10) <strong>It&#8217;s a Bad Day for Rain Award<br></strong><em>The scene that brought us to tears.</em></p></li><li><p>(04:18:34) <strong>Titan Slayer Award<br></strong><em>The most unforgettable, epic, intense, or unique boss fight.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>**SPOILERS!</strong> (04:29:04) <strong>Happily Ever After Award<br></strong><em>The game with the most satisfying, best, complete, or enjoyable ending.</em></p></li><li><p>(04:49:05) <strong>Better Than a Blanket Award<br></strong><em>Best game or experience that made you feel cozy.</em></p></li><li><p>(04:51:57) <strong>Shostakovich Would Be Proud Award<br></strong><em>For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song, and/or licensed soundtrack.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:06:00) <strong>Single Repeat Award<br></strong><em>The best track on the album.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:10:27) <strong>Lost My Ear Award<br></strong><em>For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:21:03) <strong>Home Away from Home Award<br></strong><em>Best world or world-building.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:28:50) <strong>Faker, What Was That?! Award<br></strong><em>The best combat in a game.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:37:09) <strong>Seeing the Board Award<br></strong><em>Thinky good.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:49:16) <strong>I Need a Cigarette Award<br></strong><em>The most satisfying thing we did in a game.</em></p></li><li><p>(05:58:44) <strong>Diamond in the Rough Award<br></strong><em>The best hidden gem.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>**SPOILERS!</strong> (06:05:23) <strong>I Need a Minute Award<br></strong><em>The most profound, emotional, or thought-provoking moment.</em></p></li><li><p>(06:16:22) <strong>That&#8217;s a Jon-Ass Game Award<br></strong><em>The game that makes you think of Jon.</em></p></li><li><p>(06:25:44) <strong>That&#8217;s a Tyler-Ass Game Award<br></strong><em>The game that makes you think of Tyler.</em></p></li><li><p>(6:32:38) <strong>That&#8217;s a Jeff-Ass Game Award<br></strong><em>The game that makes you think of Jeff.</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p>(06:41:49) <strong>Tyler&#8217;s TGA Bet Assignments</strong></p><div><hr></div><p>(06:57:28) <strong>Personal Top 10 Lists</strong></p><p>(07:36:28) <strong>Top 5: Games of 2025</strong></p><div><hr></div><ul><li><p>(07:45:56) <strong>NOT Grand Theft Auto VI Award<br></strong><em>The game we are most looking forward to next year that isn&#8217;t GTA.</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Special Thanks to Jeff!</h2><p>Be sure to tune in to <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/whatkilledjeff">WhatKilledJeff</a> on Twitch every weekday, 2 PM&#8211;6 PM EST.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p><div><hr></div><h6>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br><a href="https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Froger-gabalda%2Fthe-great-wonder/vZub/yTvCAQ/AQ/f32d10dd-8b87-45c7-931d-56a2101cba6d/4/kcg_hJTM4V">https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/the-great-wonder</a><br>License code: OFUZWJKDGLQATPRX</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[210. TGA Report Card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon and Tyler recap The Game Awards winners and announcements.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/210-tga-report-card</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/210-tga-report-card</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:30:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/181703743/700f44088eca49dee07345df890da241.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[209. Hide Your Shiny Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon gets pretty offended when called a loot goblin. Tyler tries out a bunch of games.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/209-hide-your-shiny-things</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/209-hide-your-shiny-things</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:45:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/181702661/4a7c4379383975c8079e3cdea2962b3f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[208. Turkey Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week: A chill discussion about the best holiday and our plans for the break.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/208-turkey-talk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/208-turkey-talk</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:55:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180601977/94df4bd98c9112481fe0aff89debea8c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[207. Cleaning Up Storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | This week: Reviewing Dispatch and PowerWash Simulator 2.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/207-cleaning-up-storytelling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/207-cleaning-up-storytelling</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:30:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179927816/09c8b3403a88888c07b1aa7c1f40d785.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[206. Newly Antique]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler's lost in the underworld while Jon dives into a classic.]]></description><link>https://www.couchcompany.games/p/206-newly-antique</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.couchcompany.games/p/206-newly-antique</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tyler DeFazio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:50:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/178911191/02c565f8ff72888182384cb1815b2120.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Subscribe</h3><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-company/id1567470496">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/56I4UDQcqvoYYf249wVjwS">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1567470496">Overcast</a> | <a href="https://pca.st/pzr4">Pocket Casts</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>