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On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben

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Coronation Street
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Jack P. Shepherd
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Mickey Rourke
Manchester
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A friendship formed on those famous cobbles, join Colson Smith, Jack P. Shepherd and Ben Price 'On The Sofa', as the Coronation Street stars chat about their lives, work and everything in-between. Whatever they’ve been up to, and whatever they’ve been watching, these three best mates get together to share their unique insight into the world.

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This weeks film pick is Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight

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The lads are joined in studio with Phil Collinson, the Producer of Russell T. Davies's brand new drama Tip Toe

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Ben celebrates a special birthday, Cols heads up cast me if you can, and Jack has a new section 🥳🏋🏼

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The Oscar winning film Saving Private Ryan, head over to Patreon to find the ratings, Box office follows the film review.

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Recent Guests

Julie Haywood
Head of deforestation (patron-selected cast choice for Grease)
Episode: "Robert De Who Know?" 🤨
Peter Gunn
Actor known for Hannah Montana movie and Coronation Street character connections
Episode: Peter Gunn Special 🤮🙈🎬
Paul Chuckle
Legendary comedian and actor, co-star of ChuckleVision
Chuckle Brothers
Episode: Paul Chuckle - To Me, To You! 🤭
Izzy Wilkins
Youngest female freestyle football world champion
Freestyle Football
Episode: Colson Pies Ben On BBC Radio
Yvette Cooper
Foreign Secretary and member of Parliament for Castleford
UK Government
Episode: Colson Interviews The Foreign Secretary?!
Tony Maudsley
Friend of Colson and Ben, reality TV super fan
Episode: Big Brother: Is Jacky P A Finalist?
Jack Carroll
Comedian and Britain's Got Talent finalist
Episode: Big Brother: SAVE Jack P Shepherd!
Simon Wilson
Resident artist who draws for the podcast.
Episode: On The Sofa: Live in Manchester Part Two
David Potts
Celebrity Big Brother winner and podcast host
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Episode: On The Sofa: Live in Manchester Part One

Hosts

Colson Smith
Host of On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben
Jack P. Shepherd
Host of On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben
Ben Price
Host of On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Great listening

    Found this by accident through random Facebook reels that had me in stitches and had to go searching! Love listening guys you are good medicine each week

    Thanks for the giggles and keep up the banter

    You’re the silver shiney pokemon cards of podcasts 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nead84
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • That’s Jamble

    This is one of my regular podcast listens. The boys brighten my dog walk three mornings a week. Their friendship shines through with the laughter and gentle ribbing they give each other. I love some of the features but I agree with Jack and Ben that I could live without Pass the Pod, although I have passed the pod myself. Although I am an audio listener I do enjoy the snack showdown slots on other platforms. One of my favourite recent additions to the show is Dave on the desk. I really enjoy his... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sueatonk
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Brilliant

    What a wonderful podcast I actually met jack at the coronation street experience that I went to and have been listening to the pod for a while jack said to me that he would try and get Sarah Louise out in the show as I was named after the character

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Lou 2122
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Laugh out loud stuff!

    Have listened to this since the beginning. You can tell the three of them have a great relationship…even though Colson gets his leg pulled relentlessly!! A bit of everything - film reviews; Corrie chat and lots more…I genuinely burst out laughing at times. Thoroughly recommend if you want some light-hearted escape from the daily drudge. Ben is brilliant HaHa! (But so are Colson and Jack!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasperoneeyedcat
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • We all need these laughs.

    So good, just listen and smile. It really is a tonic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cbr400rr
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners love the mix of career stories and light, humorous takes on TV/film topics.
Fans praise the trio's banter and warmth, noting the authentic, long-running friendship.
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Episodes are enjoyed for casual, easy listening with frequent funny moments and relatable anecdotes.

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Peter Gunn Special 🤮🙈🎬
Q: What's Peter Gunn's first job?
He describes the first telly as Rumpel of the Bailiff and Touch of Frost, with his longer journey starting after drama school and securing roles through traditional auditions.
Paul Chuckle - To Me, To You! 🤭
Q: When was the first time someone shouted to me, to you?
It first happened while we were doing summer season in Blackpool.
Life is a Rollercoaster 🎢
Q: Do you think it's fair to rate a film poorly because it wasn't what you expected?
Ultimately, if your rating is influenced by expectations or hype, it affects your overall enjoyment of the film and your final score.
Life is a Rollercoaster 🎢
Q: Have you ever gone back and reappraised a film and realized it was either much worse or much better than the one you remembered?
I hated American Psycho when it first came out but I watched it again later and realized it was a masterpiece.
Would You Rather Be A Doctor Or A Lawyer?
Q: Would you rather be a doctor or be a lawyer?
Jack leans towards being a lawyer for its perceived lighter workload and higher pay, while Colson and Ben argue in favor of being a doctor, highlighting the value of saving lives.

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What is On The Sofa about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A light, friend-group chat among three long-running TV actors, mixing personal stories, industry banter, and playful pop-culture pitches. Episodes frequently center on life off-screen, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from a beloved soap, and affectionate riffing about media, film, and TV moments. The trio often brainstorms fictional concepts, mock pitches, and audience-driven ideas, delivering candid humor, warmth, and a sense of community—often encouraging listener participation through Patreon and social shout-outs. The format feels casual and highly accessible, with an emphasis on camaraderie, relatable industry insights, and lighthearted competitiveness that keeps conversations buoyant and entertaining for a broad UK audience.

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On The Sofa launched 7 years ago and published 616 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Peter Gunn
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4. Izzy Wilkins
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