Shawn Bourdo

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From the Couch Hole: It’s Only a Heartbeat Away

FTCH starts off the second season with some Stephen King, Hitchcock, and Eastwood. Leo Sayer soothes away our anxieties.

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From the Couch Hole: Best of the Rest 2021 – No Need to Worry, No Need to Cry

We put a fork in 2021 with the third part of the finale. All the numbers, 1971, 3121, and I Would Die 4 U. There are even snacks for you.

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From the Couch Hole: Best of TV/Streaming 2021 – Like a Rainbow Crafted by a Drunken Leprechaun

The second part of the 2021 finale ranks TV shows – broadcast and streaming. There’s a rundown of the best ads of the year too.

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From the Couch Hole: Best of Film 2021: Don’t Cry in My Office

We start the finale with Part One in which we detail the best films and trailers of 2021 and 1971.

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From the Couch Hole: Keep On Keeping On

This week we set out some Xmas ads along with Snoopy cookies and hot chocolate beer. We’re over the moon with Doctor Who too.

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From the Couch Hole: So Now You’ve Caught On

This week we walkabout with Hendrix, Who and Woo. There’s some sundae this Sunday and some sour with our sweets.

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From the Couch Hole: Put a Smile on Your Face

This week we revive our interest in nightmares from Stephen King, get cheesy at Applebee’s and shed a tear with Apple.

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From the Couch Hole: Sunshine in Our Eyes

This week we dive into three different Stephen King projects with joy. We explore the sweets of the holidays and identify the 4400.

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From the Couch Hole: Dizzy In The Head

This week I can’t explain how to get into John Malkovich’s head but I can enjoy the flavors of the season. And remember to eat the ravioli.

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From The Couch Hole: Try and Think of the Right Words to Say

This week there’s a trip to Ennui, France with Mr Mercedes. The flavor is missing from M&M’s and the cream soda but it’s perfect in our cereal.

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From the Couch Hole: Nothing but Sincerity As Far As the Eye Can See

This week we get ready for Halloween with a visit from the Great Pumpkin, some Monster Cereal ads and look back in love with Ray Bradbury.

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From the Couch Hole: And Bluebirds Singing

This week we can’t resist Doctor Sleep, Only Murders and a healthy dose of Pure Love. Those things and a hazy double IPA. Enjoy.

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From the Couch Hole: Birds Singing in the Sycamore Tree

Woot season is here. But leave the apple cinnamon corn at home. A double dose of King tops off a return from vacation.

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From the Couch Hole: Big Friendly Polar Bear

This week is flavored with pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice. We stop by for Y: The Last Man and Murders in the Building.

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Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy Exhibition Review

Clint Eastwood is celebrated for his five decades in show business.

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From the Couch Hole: Whisky Bottles Piled High

This week is long and cool like Witches Brew at the Monster Mash. Something wicked and houses that drip blood come this way.

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From the Couch Hole: Come and Join the Living

This week I suffer through bad Doritos, meh Pop-Tarts, and enjoy good Mountain Dew. Board the Peace Train for an adventure with FTCH.

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From the Couch Hole: Got to Pay Your Dues

This week we talk about the darkness, the monster (cereals) and the mystery (sciences). There’s the return of sugar cookie cream and lime skittles.

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Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog DVD Review

Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc meet up with Courage and the Bagge family to battle cicadas from outer space in a long overdue crossover.

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From the Couch Hole: When the Stars Start Falling

This episode discuss love/hate at night and the sunshine of your love during the day. We appreciate Jesse Stone and warn you about seltzer.

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From the Couch Hole: Dreaming My Life Away

This week we shriek over Skittles, watch the wheels and go under the dome for some offbeat opinions on the world at large.

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From the Couch Hole: Shameless and Tameless

This episode deals with spirits, flaming hot cheese flavors, bacon burger crisps and trains across India. Paul McCartney and Charles Emerson Winchester III make guest appearances.

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From the Couch Hole: Feel Sunshine Sparkle Pink and Blue

Previously on FTCH, we talked twins, made a bargain, and wondered how Wendy’s fit a spicy chicken into a Pringle. This week brought more of the same. August in Texas and at my work is very much wash, rinse, repeat. The stretch run of the month is at hand but I’ll do my best not…

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From the Couch Hole: I’d Call That a Bargain

This week we look back on twins, a Father at the Front, more Kit Kats, and there’s a Bargain to be enjoyed.

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From the Couch Hole: We’ve Seen the Rain and the Sunshine Together

This week we entertain our sweet tooth with a look at candy good and bad along with some sweet music before taking out the trash.

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The Dead Zone (Collector’s Edition) Blu-ray Review: A Compelling Film

David Cronenberg directs Stephen King’s story of a reluctant hero who has a terrifying vision of the future.

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From the Couch Hole: Life Is Filled with Confusion

We visit the Key, solve mysteries, and have a tropical snack and beverage while we ponder some old and some new songs.

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From the Couch Hole: Turn Your Lamp Down Low

From the Black Widow to the Blues, the hazy days of summer are here and they’ve brought snacks.

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From the Couch Hole: Fell in Love by the Soda Machine

We’re moving on to Episode two and I’m starting to get more into my groove.

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From the Couch Hole: Maybe We Can Stay in Touch

The format will still be fluid and more stream of consciousness, much like hanging out with me for a couple hours. It’s meant to be small bites and to elicit further discussion if warranted or requested.

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Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob DVD Review

Mystery Inc. meets King Arthur and the hijinks take precedent.

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Best of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): Best of the Rest

The books, the music, the tacos, and even more of the rest of my entertainment projects of 2020.

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Best of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): The TV/Streaming Lists

Here’s what filled my days and nights this past year.

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Best of 2020 (Pandemic Edition): The Film Lists

Shawn kicks off his mega 2020 wrap up with the “best of movies” lists.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Watching TV While the Band Plays On

The theaters might not be coming back in our near future but there are plenty of entertainment opportunities for those who prospect the apps.

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Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! DVD Review: Good on Many Levels

This Festival of Fright puts the franchise in a good light at their most appropriate holiday.

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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America Blu-ray Review: The Presentation Is First Class

Six songs that may or may not have shook the world are featured in this documentary series.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: A Good Opinion Is Hard to Find

Shawn and Kim return to the fold with some random subjects but spot on opinions.

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Best of 2019 Assorted Lists

I appreciate your patience with me through the year with my silly little projects.

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Best of 2019 TV / Streaming Lists

We live in a very high-quality, TV-show era now. 

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Best of 2019 Film Lists

The best of movie lists of 2019 for movies I saw and ones I should have seen. And a stab at 2020.

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Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island DVD Review: The Plot Is Pretty Much Contained in the Title

The Gang returns to the setting of their best film with less exciting results.

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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion Review

A fabulous package arrives to celebrate 50 years of Scooby-Doo.

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The New Scooby-Doo Movies: The (Almost) Complete Collection Blu-ray Review: A Solid Entry in the Franchise

Celebrity guest stars crossover to help solve mysteries with Mystery Inc.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost DVD Review: Does It Work? Yes, Mostly

Thirty-five years later, our teenagers return to capture the last ghost.

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Best of 2018 Assorted Lists

In which Shawn ranks things that happened through 2018 and counts all the things in his life.

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Best of 2018 TV Lists

In which Shawn ranks some television from 2018 and 1988.

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Best of 2018 Film Lists

In which Shawn ranks a bunch of movies from 2018 and 1988.

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Valley Girl: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: True Love Finds a Common Ground

Thirty-five years later, this teen comedy still totally hits the spot.

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Thoughtful & Abstract: Mayans M.C.: “Perro / Oc” and “Escorpión / Dzec”

“Two in, I’m still not overly impressed.” – Kim

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