On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben

👑 After 50 years, Jack and Ben’s on-screen mum is retiring from Coronation Street. Today, the boys reflect on Helen Worth’s final week of filming, her extraordinary acting career and what she means to them.Elsewhere, the chip conversation continues. Colson digs in with his bad opinions on chip toppings and we hear many, many even worse ones.📩 Got something you want to share? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). Or comment below ⬇️📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra fun stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🐭 It’s been a challenging week for poor Ben Price. The mice in his attic are taunting him. How are his pest control skills faring in such challenging conditions?And it wouldn’t be Friday without a Top 5. Who are your favourite Coronation Street Villains of all time?📩 Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra fun stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏇 Is predictability a good thing in a film? This week the boys have (mostly) been watching Dream Horse. Colson loves a fluffy film but do Jack and Ben?Plus, do you remember the evil David Platt phase? Just how did the friendly Jack P. Shepherd manage to play such a nasty character?📩 What should we be watching? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra fun stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🤵 Wedding plans have moved forwards for Jack this week, he’s been looking at suits! Will Colson and Ben also get the Bond look for the big day?Jack’s also been trying his hardest to win some money on a scratchcard and there’s a rather embarrassing Conundrum for Colson to answer.📩 Do you have a Conundrum? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ It’s been an exciting week for the boys. A big pop star visited the Coronation Street set and Jack is now his best friend. Did he make it to his performance in The Rovers Return on time though?Plus, remember The Colympics? The boys revisit one of the greatest moments in sporting history [sic] to do what they do best, be armchair critics.📩 Got something you want to share? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get bonus extra content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🧛 If it’s serious film chat you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Today the boys have been feeling spooky by watching Nosferatu. Is a silent film from 1922 still scary?Plus, Jack continues his run of incredible form in the quiz and what’s the best Dracula you’ve seen?📩 What’s your favourite Halloween film? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get bonus extra content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎃 Colson went to Alton Towers Scarefest recently to have the living bejeezus scared out of him. What you didn't know is that he was recording a surprise episode for you all! So here we pull back the ghost's bedsheet to reveal everything he got up to. Who says we don't [trick or] treat you?!Expect many a use of "oh s*it", cowardly producers and Colson making use of his mining experience plus lots more fun with his best mate Tom and the OTS Producers. Scarefest is running at the park until November 3rd if you want to head down yourself.📩 To get in touch email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get bonus extra content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍟 Hungry? Today we find out what Colson likes on his chips. Would you mix cheese and curry sauce? And what really is the difference between a bean and a legume?Plus, we hear about an awkward moment on the Coronation Street set and yet more jobs are assigned in On The Sofa Land.📩 What do you like on your chips? The more unusual the better! Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra fun stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👻 It’s a Frightful Friday today as the boys sent Colson to Scarefest at Alton Towers. This gave him time to live out his Hannah Montana fantasy to ponder whether cattle prods are more scary than chainsaws.And it wouldn’t be a Friday without a Would You Rather and entirely unexpected Top 5.📩 Do you have any spooky questions? Email us hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). You can also comment below!📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra fun stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🧖 It’s been a busy week in the world of On The Sofa so Jack had a relaxing couple of days at a Spa. But does he know the correct etiquette?There’s also a Colson’s Conundrum, where they’re dealing with noisy neighbours at night. And, what Corrie memorabilia would you buy?Got a conundrum for Colson? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get fun bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🖼️ It’s the big one. The Corrie Cast Photo. But who is a true legend of the show?Plus, Colson offers up unbelievably bad opinions on a Sunday Roast. It can only be Free For All Friday at On The Sofa.Elsewhere there's astonishing developments in the case of Dev nicking toast.📩 Got something you want to share? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra good stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🥄 Jack gives more incredibly useful / potentially useless Tips of the Trade and there’s a difference of opinion over Married at First Sight. It’s a very serious and jam packed On The Box!And what’s the biggest movie flop that you still love?📩 We’d love to hear what you’ve been watching. Get in touch by Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials. 📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get bonus extra content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🧊 It's October so it's the perfect time for Colson to try out his ice bath for the first time. But did he actually enjoy it? And what’s the point of it?Elsewhere, Ben’s been hiding at the back of a wedding where he managed to witness some bold confetti moves.📩 Got something we need to hear? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🥧 Jack's mum offers up an absolutely scathing review of the podcast. The boys must now do their very best to both entertain and inform in today’s Free For All Friday to please Britain's most discerning critic.And there’s a special surprise for Colson in today’s Free For All Friday but were the Producers properly prepared?Got something you want to share with us? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get bonus extra content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎥 There are all sorts of fascinating actorly insights today as we hear about an intriguing single shot TV episode in Netflix's new Monster series. We also get an On The Box lowdown of the new Beetlejuice and Ben’s finally got round to watching a film released in 2002.Plus, could you watch every single episode of Coronation Street and do actors really shout “LINE” into the void when they forget their lines?What have you been watching on TV? Email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚗 Golf retreats. Service stations. Colonoscopies. 90s Champions League nights at Elland Road. It can only be a Monday in On The Sofa land.And has that elusive Colson’s Conundrum jingle finally landed?We love hearing from you so if you have something to share, email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK). 📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏏 The cricket season has come to an end but that doesn’t mean things slow down at Castleford CC and it certainly doesn’t mean Colson’s cricket chat has gone into hibernation on this Free For All Friday.And the boys have sat on literally everything from the sofas in the Corrie green room to a Shetland Pony so it’s important that they come up with the definitive top 5 of places to sit.📩 Where do you like to sit? You can email us at hello@onthesofa.com or Whatsapp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside the UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🕵️Johnny English is On The Box today and there’s a generational divide in the room. Is it the work of comedic genius the younger members in the room think it is?We also learn why there’s no point trying to message Colson with a last minute invite to the gym and in Tricks of the Trade we hear how different Corrie characters convince us they’ve had one too many in the Rovers.📩 Where do you stand on Johnny English? Email us at hello@onthesofa.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside the UK).📸 @onthesofashow on the socials.📲Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🥣 It’s your first instalment of the week and if it’s variety you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Jack has a serious wedding question for Colson and Ben, while Colson has a slightly less serious but equally important wedding question for Jack (it’s soup related). Plus, where would you have a blue plaque to mark your iconic moments and how much money would you spend on FIFA points? And, will there ever be a Colson’s Conundrum jingle?📩 Do you have anything you’d love to share with us? You can email us at hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK).📸 @onthesofashow for the socials.📲 Subscribe and if you’re on Apple Podcasts turn on automatic downloads at the top of the show page.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to join On The Sofa Land, support the show and get extra good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🗑 Free For All Friday is quickly turning into Challenge Friday and despite reservations about “does this work for audio?” we’re ploughing on regardless with a tense head to head. Plus there’s yet more TV mixups as Ben undergoes some proper cringe in front of his mate and there’s an absolutely rubbish Top 5. 📩 We’re on email hello@onthesofashow.com or WhatsApp us on 07457 404 612 (+44 if outside UK)📸 @onthesofashow for the socials.📲 Subscribe & turn on automatic downloads then your episodes are right there on your phone. If you can’t work out how to do this then just ask a family member to help. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnTheSofa to support the show and get weekly extra good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.