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The Ringer

The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring:

'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week.

'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and company discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays.

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Apr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Daredevil: Born Again Season Finale | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to give you all of their thoughts on the finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again' and to discuss whether Disney+ landed the plane. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Reactions to The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1 | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to discuss one of the most anticipated shows of the year: ‘The Last of Us.’ They dive into the Season 2 premiere and examine character relationships and Joel’s role as a father figure. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Is the Old Daredevil Back? Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to discuss the newest episode of ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ which might be the best episode to date! They examine what’s going on in Matt’s head and how the reintroduction of Bullseye might be the shot in the arm that the show needed. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
'A Minecraft Movie' and 'South of Midnight' Reactions | Button Mash
Ben brings on Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adeniran to break down the box office phenomenon that is 'A Minecraft Movie': the memes, the theatrical experience, and, yes, the movie itself. Then, after Ben and Jomi rant about being betrayed by the Season 4 finale of 'Mythic Quest' (36:57), Van Lathan and Jessica Clemons come on to discuss the new Deep South–set Xbox adventure 'South of Midnight' (45:47). Finally, Matt James joins to rave about (but not spoil!) the new best-reviewed game of 2025: indie darling 'Blue Prince' (1:18:00). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Jessica Clemons, Van Lathan, and Matt James Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 7, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Minecraft, ‘The Last of Us’ and The Game Adaptations We Want | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are joined by Jessica Clemons for another addition of here comes the pitch! In celebration of 'The Last of Us' season 2 and 'A Minecraft Movie,' the squad is pitching their best video game adaptations. Host: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jessica Clemons Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Nintendo Direct and Switch 2 Hands-On Reactions | Button Mash
Ben and Matt James dissect all the news from Nintendo’s long-awaited full unveiling of the Switch 2, from the announcements on the Nintendo Direct livestream to the in-person, hands-on event that Ben attended. First, they give their verdicts on whether the much-hyped Nintendo Direct fulfilled expectations. Then, they list their likes and dislikes from the day of reveals and demos, in addition to discussing some lingering unknowns. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Matt James Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Spiderman 4 Nerd News and Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to discuss the newest episode of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (9:15), as well as give you their reactions to the latest news in the nerd-verse including the ‘Spiderman 4’ title release (54:41). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025 · 45 min
Ringer-Verse Recommends: March 2025
Forward March! Join your favorite Ringer-Verse and House of R hosts and friends as they gush about geek content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were (mostly) released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. This time featuring amateurish trailers! Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Steve Ahlman, Jomi Adeniran, Matt James, Daniel Chin, Arjuna Ramgopal, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, and Jonathan Kermah Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 28, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
'Avengers: Doomsday' Cast Announcement | House of Midnight
The dust has settled, and the chairs are lined up. The House of Midnight members have assembled to give you their thoughts and reactions to the massive 'Doomsday' casting announcement that dropped yesterday. They break down the surprise names, as well as who is left out, which may bring hints for what's to come in the massive event from the MCU. Hosts: Van Lathan, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: John Richter, Steve Ahlman, Stefano Sanchez, and T Cruz Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Avengers: Doomsday Casting and Reactions to Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to discuss the newest episodes of 'Daredevil: Born Again' and give their live reactions to the 'Avengers: Doomsday' casting announcements. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jonathan Kermah, Aleya Zenieris, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Can ‘Assassin’s Creed: Shadows’ Save Ubisoft? | Button Mash
Ben, Jessica Clemons, and Arjuna Ramgopal get their 16th-century stealth on as they share their spoiler-free impressions of the highly anticipated, high-stakes sequel that brings the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ franchise to feudal Japan. They discuss what’s new, what’s not, what works, and what flops about the long-awaited title, as well as why its success is so vital to the future of beleaguered developer/publisher Ubisoft. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jessica Clemons and Arjuna Ramgopal Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Severance Season 2 Theories and Questions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are here to deliver all of their thoughts on 'Severance' Season 2, including the character progression from the previous season and their conspiracy theories on the show lore. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
‘Harley Quinn,’ Looney Toons, and the Importance of Animation! | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are back with their reactions to the season finale of ‘Harley Quinn’ (11:30). Then, the guys get into ‘Looney Toons: The Day the Earth Blew Up’ and Warner Bros.’ business practices with the Looney Toons as a whole (35:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
The Punisher Returns! Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to discuss all things ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Episode 4. They dive into the arrival of The Punisher in the series and how the show compares to the original Netflix show. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 14, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
'Invincible' Season 3 Finale + 'Novocaine' and Jack Quaid | Mint Edition
Today, Steve and Jomi immerse themselves in an epic 'Invincible' Season 3 finale and share their thoughts on Mark’s battle with Conquest, the Invincible War, and much more (07:00)! Later, the guys are joined by Jack Quaid, star of 'Novocaine' and 'The Boys'! The trio discuss the most gruesome scenes in 'Novocaine,' Quaid’s role as Hughie, and more (57:00)! Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jack Quaid Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Isaiah Blakely, and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 12, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Did the MCU Do White Tiger Dirty? Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3 | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to discuss all things 'Daredevil: Born Again' Episode 3. They dive into White Tiger’s character arc and give the MCU a few ideas for alternate story lines. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
‘Split Fiction’ Reactions and Our Top Five Couch Co-Op Games, Plus Josef Fares | Button Mash
Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman step into their simulators and share their spoiler-free reviews of Hazelight's latest co-op opus, ‘Split Fiction.’ After discussing the highs and lows of the genre-bending adventure, they name their all-time favorite local co-op games (01:28). Finally, Ben talks to Hazelight founder and ‘Split Fiction’ director Josef Fares about the new game's development, the keys to co-op success, the future of gaming, and more (01:00:29). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Josef Fares, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The 2025 Versies Awards | The Ringer-Verse
‘House of R,’ ‘The Midnight Boys,’ and ‘Mint Edition’ unite to bring you the 2025 Versies Awards and celebrate all the highs and lows of nerd content from this last year. Witchiest Moment (06:25) We Are So Back (11:43) Most Emotionally Wrenching Moment (18:09) Most Toxic Couple Award (30:03) Best Dance Scene (35:23) Heartthrob of the Year (41:47) Best Series (49:56) Best Movie (54:03) Best Performance (58:32) Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 1 and 2 Reaction | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to give all of their thoughts on the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again seven years after the original Daredevil series ended. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, Jessie Lopez, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Franchise Speed Dating: Playing Five Famous Series for the First Time | Button Mash
Ben and Matt discuss Matt’s spoiler-free impressions of ‘Avowed,’ the ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ network test, and news about layoffs and closures affecting ‘Marvel Rivals’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ (10:00). Then Ben looks for love in the latest installments of long-running video game franchises that he’s never previously played—‘Dynasty Warriors,’ ‘Sniper Elite,’ ‘Civilization,’ ‘Like a Dragon,’ and ‘Monster Hunter’—by “speed-dating” each of their newly released sequels and deciding whether the series deserves a second digital date (30:30). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Matt James Producer: Devon Renaldo Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices