Best Nicholas Rave Podcasts (2025)

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ECP Ep 40 - Trauma and Power - 03/10/21 55:43

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss how character trauma and superpowers collide in Marvel movies and the show Wanda Vision. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com More about Nicho…

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ECP Ep 39 - The Long Kiss Goodnight - 02/24/21 43:17

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss the movie The Long Kiss Goodnight, including 90’s action movie tropes and storylines involving amnesia. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com M…

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ECP Ep 38 - Pratfalls and Violence - 02/17/21 1:02:15

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss pratfalls in comedies. They also discuss the types of movies and shows that explore the psychology of violence such as in WWII and The Vietnam War. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com Mo…

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ECP Ep 37 - DC Comics and Superhero Stories - 02/10/21 44:17

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss the movies from the DC comics franchise and dissect how well these movies pull off a hero’s journey. Tune in to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegu…

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ECP Ep 36 - Characters That Push Themselves - 01/27/21 51:05

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss movies about people who push themselves in athletic and artistic pursuits. Black Swan, Rocky, and Creed all make an appearance. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: h…

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ECP Ep 35 - Character Karma in Sequels - 01/23/21 1:09:05

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss the karma that comes to characters in sequels such as the Marvel movies and the show Cobra Kai (a follow-up to the Karate Kid movies). TV Deeply! ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com More about Nicholas: http://nicholasrave.com…

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ECP Ep 34 - Meta Stories - 12/30/20 1:35:04

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss stories with the meta aspect of having the main character narrating their own story to the audience. Emperor’s New Groove, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Adaptation all make an appearance. Tune in to TV Deeply! ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com More about N…

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ECP Ep 33 - Fish Out of Water - 12/23/20 1:14:04

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss fish out of water comedy stories such as The Jerk and Coming to America. They also discuss how The Mandalorian is redeeming the Star Wars franchise. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com M…

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ECP Ep 32 - Long-Running Shows - 12/16/20 53:31

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss shows with many seasons, such as Grey’s Anatomy and South Park, and what gives them such staying power. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com M…

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ECP Ep 31 - Superhero Explosion and Christmas Movie Homework - 12/12/20 1:09:56

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This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss the plethora of superhero media coming out soon, including Loki, Hawkeye, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Thor: Love and Thunder, and more! They also report back on their Christmas movie homework assignments from last episode. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.…

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ECP Ep 30 - Christmas Movies - 12/02/20 46:31

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss their favorite Christmas movies: Muppet Christmas Carol and Mixed Nuts. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com More about Nicholas: http://nicho…

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ECP Ep 29 - Psychological Explorations - 11/25/20 56:38

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss characters that grapple with lying, jealousy, authenticity, sexuality, and selling out (or not). Speedracer, Californication, Laurel Canyon all make an appearance. Tune in to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://en…

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ECP Ep 28 - Healing Collective Trauma - 11/13/20 1:00:24

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss shows that address collective human trauma such as social injustice, sexism (Easy A), life altering events (Way of the Peaceful Warrior), and even the incarnation of evil itself (Underwater). TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP W…

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ECP Ep 27 - Emotionally Challenging Shows and Movies - 10/28/20 1:13:40

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss movies and shows that make you feel like you are being raked over the emotional coals (in a good way), including The Boys, Buffy, Supergirl, The Fountain, Monsters Ball, Terms of Endearment, The Color Purple, Kramer vs Kramer, and Saving Private Ryan. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Break…

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ECP Ep 26 - Blasts From the Past - 10/14/20 50:11

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne talk about the movies and TV that shaped them as a kid and the ways in which they use revisiting those movies as a personal development exercise. They also discuss how movies and TV can make learning more fun. Tune in to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn…

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ECP Ep 25 - Plot Twists - 10/07/20 1:07:03

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss plot twists and surprise endings, including The Game, The Sixth Sense, and The Americans. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com More about Nich…

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ECP Ep 24 - True Crime and Alternate Timelines - 09/10/20 52:06

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne discuss how different types of true crime shows tap into the psychology of a criminal mind. They also discuss movies and shows that explore alternate timelines and play with the concept of reality. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Web…

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ECP Ep 23 - Iconic Comedy Duos - 09/03/20 49:27

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss iconic comedy duos such as Wayne and Garth, Bill and Ted, Hugh and Laurie, Mitchell and Webb. They also discuss comedic superhero movies and what made Wayne’s World a cult classic. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: htt…

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ECP Ep 22 - Dark Super Hero Stories - 08/15/20 1:04:03

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This week, Nicholas and Adrianne talk about stories where the super heroes are flawed individuals and the storylines are edgy and dark. The Boys, Jessica Jones, Umbrella Academy, Truman Show, and The Matrix Trilogy all make an appearance. TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch…

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ECP Ep 21 - Women Who Kick Ass - 07/30/20 49:25

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss women who kick ass in action movies, such as Charlize Theron in Aeon Flux, and action heroes who also play comedic roles. Tune in to learn how to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More…

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ECP Ep 20 - Adrianne’s Birthday Show and Stage Fright - 07/23/20 1:02:06

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This week, Adrianne and Nicholas discuss how to get over stage fright and asking for what you want, inspired by the movie Sing. Adrianne talks about how she organized a gathering of some of her favorite musician friends into a special birthday show. NIcholas and Adrianne also trade movie recommendations. Tune in to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn You…

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ECP Ep 19 - Inner Hoodlums and Virtual Connection - 07/16/20 1:00:14

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This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss Ozark and other “crime positive” shows that speak to their inner hoodlums, and share their views on virtual reality and the nature of connection in the context of the move Her. Join us to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Websit…

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ECP Ep 18 - Frustrations and Movies to Watch With Dad - 07/01/20 51:40

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Adrianne shares some frustrating experiences she had watching shows last week. Nicholas discusses two movies his dad introduced him to when he was younger. Fleabag, Flash, Batwoman, Bojack Horseman, The Abyss, Brainstorm, Watchmen, and more all make an appearance. Tune in and TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: h…

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ECP Ep 17 - Coming of Age - 06/24/20 55:02

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This week Adrianne discusses one of her favorite genres, coming of age stories. Nicholas talks about Jim Carey’s documentary Jim & Andy and the nature of self. Adventureland, Cable Guy, Tales of the City, The Big C, and 50/50 also make appearances. Tune in to learn to TV Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://w…

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ECP Ep 16 - Metamorphosis - 06/11/20 59:59

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This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss stories where the main character goes through a metamorphosis, and how that can affect the viewer. Jim Carey, Rise of Skywalker, Alicia Keys' new autobiography, and Edge of Tomorrow all make an appearance. Listen in to TV more Deeply! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.ad…

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ECP Ep 15 - Beat ‘em Up, Shoot ‘em Up - 05/27/20 57:15

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This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss their enlightened couch potato experience with “beat ‘em up, shoot ‘em up” movies like Extraction and the Bad Boys trilogy. Nicholas shares about the 10th Kingdom, and Adrianne vents her frustration with restrictive rules about attraction present in Sex Education and other media. Tune in, and TV Deeply! Learn…

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ECP Ep 14 - Redemption and Comfort Shows - 05/20/20 1:00:19

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This week our hosts share some of their favorite comfort shows, and how rewatching old favorites can enhance your viewing experience. Nicholas shares an emotionally vulnerable story and the show Adrianne recommended that helped him come to terms with it. Adrianne discusses the first show that led her down the Enlightened Couch Potato path, without …

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ECP Ep 13 - Mindful Action - 05/06/20 58:49

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Today’s episode is all about action! Adrianne and Nicholas discuss their favorite action movies and stars, and how the action genre has impacted their lives. Bad movies, awkward comedies, and Nicholas’s Jeffrey Epstein James Bond movie idea are also touched on this week. Listen in for all this and more! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Brea…

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ECP Ep 12 - Transformational Trash - 04/29/20 1:08:26

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This week, in addition to the recommended shows they watched this week, our lovely hosts share some terrible shows they’ve enjoyed and even gotten insights out of. When you TV Deeply, every show can have an impact! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcou…

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ECP Ep 11 - Bypassing the Critical Mind with Metaphor - 04/22/20 56:09

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This week Adrianne and Nicholas discuss the power of metaphor as a transformational tool. Adrianne shares her connection to orphaning stories and their connection to deeper birth trauma we all carry. Legends of Tomorrow, Once Upon a Time, Arrow, Flash, and Farscape are the shows discussed in this episode. Tune in to learn how to TV Deeply! Learn ho…

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ECP Ep 10 - Using Stories to Heal Trauma - 04/15/20 40:45

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This week Adrianne talks about the insights she gleaned from watching Harriet and Quincy, and Nicholas shares a “cautionary” tale about healing and breakthroughs. They tend to look very differently than most people think! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlight…

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ECP Ep 9 - Surrendering to TV and Movies - 04/08/20 59:13

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This week our hosts examine the benefits of training yourself to surrender more deeply to TV and movies. Nicholas shares his strategy of mapping the characters on a show to aspects of his unconscious. Listen in for all this and more! Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: ht…

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ECP Ep 8 - Mind Ghosts and Consciousness Metaphors - 03/26/20 1:07:08

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Our magnificent hosts discuss shows that explore human consciousness, including Farscape, Sense8, and Altered Carbon. Adrianne shares a scene from The Politician that helped her better connect to the memory of a friend who passed away. Both share their lists of pandemic viewing recommendations—Adrianne’s for normal people who want to feel good, and…

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ECP Ep 7 - The Movies and TV Shows that Awakened Us - 03/18/20 56:20

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Adrianne and Nicholas discuss the shows that first awakened them to the possibility of truly transformational experiences with movies and tv! Learn how Xena, the Babadook, Glee, the Avengers, and more got our hosts in touch with their emotions on a deeper level. Stay safe, stay inside and watch a show, there’s a pandemic out there! Learn how to “Tu…

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ECP Ep 6 - The Movies and TV Shows That Made Us - Part 4 of 4 - 03/11/20 1:08:54

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Continuing the conversation of the Movies and TV that Made Us. Part 4 - Pre Awakening and Awakening. Plus Altered Carbon, The Simpsons, and Picard, and Love is Blind on Netflix. Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: htt…

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ECP Ep 5 - The Movies and TV Shows That Made Us - Part 3 of 4 - 03/05/20 1:11:53

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Today's episode....Part 3 of the Movies and TV that Made Us!! We shall discuss stage 2 and stage 3 The Awakening..... In this episode we cover: Adrianne's frustrations with lazy writing around diversity and how not to represent diversity in storytelling. Today's example of terrible: The Netflix show Spinning Out. Altered Carbon Season 2 and why eve…

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ECP Ep 4 - The Movies and TV Shows That Made Us - Part 2 of 4 - 03/04/20 1:21:20

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Today's episode we're in Part 2 of The Movies and TV that Made Us. We'll be continuing chatting about early childhood and moving thru the awkward years and into adulthood!! All the stuff just before the awakening.... Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedc…

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ECP Ep 3 -The Movies and TV Shows That Made Us! - Part 1 of 4 - 02/26/20 1:04:22

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Join us as we explore the delightful and winding paths of the Movies and TV shows that made us who we are today. What shows are you made of? Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthrough” here: https://www.adriannegunn.com/bingewatch ECP Website: http://enlightenedcouchpotato.com More about Adrianne: http://adriannegunn.com More about Nicho…

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ECP Ep 2 - Creating Your Own Mythology - 02/13/20 58:42

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Today on Enlightened Couch Potato we talk about The Hero's Journey, principles of dream work, having a relationship with your unconscious mind. The power of creating your own mythology. Why stories and metaphors are powerful tools of healing. And that's just the tip of what we talked about today. 😉 Learn how to “Turn Your Binge Watch Into Breakthro…

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ECP Ep 1 - Welcome to Enlightened Couch Potato! - 02/09/20 46:47

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Would you like to be able to watch TV and movies entirely guilt free?! This is the podcast for you! In this inaugural episode of Enlightened Couch Potato, our intrepid hosts Adrianne and Nicholas share their experiences using TV and movies for spiritual and psychological development, and commit to teaching you to do the same! Learn how to “Turn You…