About Us

The Ugly Couch Show: Bringing Pop Culture and Cult Geekery to the Masses. Hosts “The Famous Paul” Mattingly and Todd “Master Torgo” Bristow, along with Barry “Dr. Vlarg” Robb, and “80’s Jeff” Gunter tell you what to watch, what to read, and what to play. The Ugly Couch Show reviews Pop Culture, Video Games, TV Shows, Movies, Comics, and Geek Culture. Questions? Comments? Email comments@uglycouchshow.com.

Click to download our Press Kit (PDF format)

	PAUL MATTINGLY (The Famous Paul) – Paul wants to pilot a giant robot. Paul was once a Klingon for nine years, now he preforms with The Second City at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Paul loves vegetables. One of these statements is false. thefamouspaul@uglycouchshow.com	twitter.com/thefamouspaul Just got recognized walking on the strip. Someone saw me on tv last night. I am the famous paul! 28 July 2010, 1:55 pm Randy Cotoure, UFC superstar, joins the execuitive monkeys this week! Wed. July 14th @ the Palms casino! 25 bucks for amazing improv comedy! 12 July 2010, 12:43 pm www.uglycouchshow.com check out our newest episodes and couchcasts. Hearts and farts! 2 May 2010, 12:39 pm Follow @exmonk to tweet along to the execuitive monkeys improv show this sunday @ the palms 10pm!! Free free free! 23 April 2010, 11:44 am

	TODD BRISTOW (Master Torgo) – Todd has a degree in Theatre performance and Stage direction From the University of Evansville. Some past experience include radio DJ, Hollywood P.A., Professional stage actor, musican and recording artist, and bookstore clerk. Willing to trade all past experience for one more “Savage” Steve Holland Film. Please. Comic Collector and Nerdcore gamer for over 20 years. Low tolerance for “cutsie” games and high tolerance for bad horror. Once killed a man for nerding too loud. mastertorgo@uglycouchshow.com	twitter.com/mastertorgo I need a cryosleep chamber set for when Rockband 3 is released. The more I learn, the more my mind explodes in five colors. 12 June 2010, 4:41 am Don’t put your finger in that bug! Listen to couchcast 53 instead at www.uglycouchshow.com 2 June 2010, 9:59 pm Wanna know how zombie flesh is made? Tune into couchcast 52 and find out! www.uglycoucshow.com 26 May 2010, 5:42 am After a myriad of complications, Couchcast 51 is now available for your listening pleasure. 19 May 2010, 4:44 pm

	JEFF GUNTER (80’s Jeff) – Jeff is a Graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Film Production. He has worked on many independent films and video projects, though has never seen one red cent from any of his past work. Trivia master, Film lover, expert in all things from the 1980’s, Jeff has a great knowledge of movies and music from many decades, but knows absolutely nothing when it comes to the being called “woman.” 80sjeff@uglycouchshow.com	twitter.com/80sjeff Well, we survived Comic-Con once again and got some great footage for the show. I’m using today to recuperate, but tomorrow, more Ugly Couch 26 July 2010, 6:41 pm Also, several people stopped us and told us they love the show. Our fans are awesome 24 July 2010, 8:04 pm Day 3 is finally over. We’re all tired, but we pushed through and got some great footage. 24 July 2010, 8:02 pm Comic Con: Day 3. Park car: check. Breakfast: check. Harass Barry about staying out too late: check. 24 July 2010, 10:56 am

	BARRY THE WEB GUY (Doctor Vlarg) – Barry was vat-grown in a top secret lab designed to breed nerd-soldiers for an internet war that was sure to come within the next 2 decades. The project lost all funding shortly after his birth and he mysteriously found his way to New Jersey, where was abducted by large-eared aliens and raised as their own. Through a steady diet of 1980’s teen films and bizzare alien sex rituals involving pineapples and bacon, he was bred to infiltrate the human race and spread misinformation and chaos, weakening the enemy’s resolve for a possible future invasion. He also makes websites and enjoys sushi. barry@uglycouchshow.com	twitter.com/omnibuscortex Comic-con is over. It is time to eat. And drink. I want a burger. Tommorrow is traveling and editing and resting my aching feet. 25 July 2010, 6:21 pm Overheard at comiccon: “the fish place closes at 6 and if we’re late it’s your ass!” 25 July 2010, 5:06 pm Augh! Caught in a nerdswarm at comiccon! 25 July 2010, 1:06 pm Last day of comic-con. Merlin press room, fan interviews and hot chicks in costumes. 25 July 2010, 8:23 am

	DEBORAH HART – Deb is the Staff Photographer of the Ugly Couch Show. She is sent to capture the moment wherever geek strikes. She’s got a fancy camera and a scarf and everything! As resident female geek, she is also responsible for keeping Barry out of jail. deb@uglycouchshow.com	twitter.com/indmystic http://yukocon.angelfire.com/ 8 July 2010, 3:10 am Who besides me didn’t watch the VMA’s and could care less? 14 September 2009, 9:28 am Trying my luck to win a Hawaiian getaway from @marriotthawaii! http://marriotthawaiitweets.com #tweet2hawaii 19 August 2009, 12:24 pm Actually has work to do at work today and am not sure what to do with myself… 18 August 2009, 7:57 am

	DOUG X – Doug is our not-so-foreign correspondent in the strange, faraway land of California. Whenever we can, we will send Doug to the farthest reaches of space, the deepest depths of the ocean, or the stinkiest, nerd-infested conventions in search of a story. Doug also rocks a mullet. dougx@uglycouchshow.com	twitter.com/DougEcks Motocrossed. Four stars. 28 July 2010, 10:49 pm I’m always the thimble. 27 July 2010, 6:28 pm RT @edgarwright: Oh my, it’s quite possible Paul Williams is coming to the LA premiere tonight. Swann himself, the original Gideon Gordo … 27 July 2010, 10:37 am @azizansari Did you get in cahoots with an Indian fashion/decor/ travel company? Did “Raaaaaaaandy”? http://ow.ly/i/2QO2 26 July 2010, 11:45 am