The Ringer-Verse

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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Sep 21, 2024 · 54 min
'Transformers One' and The State of the Franchise | Mint Edition
Autobots roll out! Jomi and Steve are back to discuss 'Transformers One' and how it stacks up in the Transformers movie franchise rankings. For those who haven't seen the movie, don't worry! We kick things off with a spoiler free review. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
‘Agatha All Along’ and ‘The Penguin’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to give you their impressions, literally, of HBO's and Disney+’s newest shows, ‘The Penguin’ (07:42) and ‘Agatha All Along’ (49:56), respectively. 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
Sep 12, 2024 · 1 hr 57 min
The Whitest Movies Draft | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are here to draft the whitest movies of all time, divided into six categories: superhero, comedy, action, sci-fi, Oscar, and wild card (04:24). 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
Sep 10, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
‘Astro Bot’ Is Brilliant, ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Is Killer, and ‘Concord’ Is Conquered | Button Mash
Button Mash becomes Bot-ton Mash as Ben, Jess, and Steve celebrate the release of near-perfect PlayStation platformer ‘Astro Bot’ and explain why the game is both a bold leap forward and a relic of an earlier era. Then they break down what the record sales success of ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ and the flop of ‘Concord’ (49:00) say about the industry, assess their appetites for the PS5 Pro and mid-generation console upgrades (1:09:55), and share takeaways from several trailers for upcoming video game movies and TV shows (1:15:25), before finishing with a fond farewell to the late, great James Earl Jones (1:32:00). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jess Clemons and Steve Ahlman Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
‘Terminator Zero’ and our Most Wanted Anime Adaptations | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are back and ready to dive in to 'Terminator Zero.' The guys share their instant reactions to the new Netflix series, before presenting their top five ideas for anime adaptations they would like to see. Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
Is 'Outlaws' the 'Star Wars' Story You're Looking For? | Button Mash
Ben, Jomi, and Arjuna discuss their experiences with Ubisoft’s ‘Star Wars: Outlaws.’ They break down the big-budget title’s gameplay, graphics, and performance, as well as its open-world structure, and its portrayal of the ‘Star Wars’ universe. They then critique the broad strokes of the story (6:40), before dipping briefly (and with warnings!) into spoiler territory (1:11:20). After the spoiler section, they reflect on lessons learned from ‘Outlaws,’ assess where it ranks among ‘Star Wars’ games, and share their hopes for future ‘Star Wars’ releases (1:35:40). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jomi Adeniran and Arjuna Ramgopal Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
George R.R. Martin Sends Shots, Midnight Mailbag | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are back to answer all of your burning nerd-verse questions with a new Midnight Mailbag (42:32), but first they dive into the latest Nerd News: George R. R. Martin’s response to the differences from the books to the TV show in ‘House of the Dragon’ (07:56). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2024 · 29 min
Ringer-Verse Recommends: August 2024
The dog days are over, but Ringer-Verse Recommends goes on! Listen in as the Ringer-Verse and ‘House of R’ crews search the recomm-ends of the earth for hidden nerd-culture gems. They then return with the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about their fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Van, Lathan, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Jomi Adeniran, Miles Surrey, Steve Ahlman, Zach Kram, and Matt James Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
The Midnight Resurrections | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are here to discuss all things canceled, from Van’s hot takes to shows they think deserve a second chance. Each of the boys goes through the top four shows that they think deserve a TV resurrection (09:13). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
State of the Nerd Union 2024 Edition | The Midnight Boys
Join the boys as they go over how the nerd-verse is currently fairing in the summer of 2024. They first cover this year’s additions to the ‘Star Wars,’ DC, MCU, ‘Game of Thrones’ IPs. Then they discuss The Acolyte's cancellation (11:18), what ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ means for Marvel’s future content (52:03), and Van’s desire for more ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs (1:15:54). Hosts: 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
Aug 19, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
‘Alien: Romulus’ and ‘Watchmen: Chapter I’ Instant Reactions | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are joined by Daniel Chin to dive into the latest in fandom. First, they take the pod to outer space when reacting to ‘Alien: Romulus’ (05:00), and then the guys jump into the animated world of ‘Watchmen: Chapter I’ as they break down the latest iteration of the franchise (45:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Daniel Chin Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
‘Borderlands’ Bombed. What Went Wrong? | Button Mash
Haven’t seen ‘Borderlands,’ the latest video game movie? You have chosen wisely. Ben, Rob Mahoney, and Matt James chose poorly, and they’re here to report on the brand-new box office flop. They begin by bantering about the demise of Game Informer and the end of the era of video game magazines (6:00). Then they review ‘Borderlands’ (16:00) and discuss how it got made (36:00) and why it became a debacle that snapped a streak of strong game adaptations (44:24). They conclude by weighing whether ‘Borderlands’ is the worst movie to feature multiple Oscar winners (52:00), comparing it to previous video game movie misfires (53:00), fantasy-casting their own improbably star-studded video game movies (59:00, and picking the upcoming adaptations they’re most anticipating (1:05:00). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Rob Mahoney and Matt James Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min
D23 Reactions, ‘Umbrella Academy’ Finale, and ‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ | Mint Edition
Steve and Jomi take this pod on the road with live reactions from D23 in Anaheim, California (03:06)! Then, the guys are joined by Jessica Clemons to discuss their grievances with the final season of 'Umbrella Academy' (43:52). Later, listen as the trio dive into ‘Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ with their instant reactions (86:42). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Guest: Jessica Clemons Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
'The Last Jedi' Debate
Van and Jo sit down to discuss and debate one of the most divisive films in 'Star Wars' canon! They break down key story decisions and settle the debate of whether or not 'The Last Jedi' is a good movie! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, John Richter, Jonathan Frias, Cory McConnell Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 8 Reactions | The Midnight Boys
As this season of ‘House of the Dragon’ concludes, the Midnight Boys are here to wig out about the season finale (05:00)! From Rhaenyra's final confrontation to the new dragonriders to the mud-wrestling pirates, the boys will give you their hot takes and their Midnight Meter for the season as a whole! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producers: Jade Whaley and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 2, 2024 · 55 min
‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Reaction and Favorite Animated Batman | Mint Edition
Steve and Jomi return from the streets of Gotham to talk about the first season of ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ on Amazon Prime. They discuss the series production trouble before eventually landing at Prime, the return of a more detective-style Batman, as well the performances of the voice cast (03:42). They then get into their favorite characters from the show’s first season, whether it’s fair to compare this series to the animated series from the early 90s, predictions for Season 2, and more things they enjoyed from the show (14:41). Also, they each share their favorite animated Batman that isn't Kevin Conroy (41:32). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024 · 29 min
Ringer-Verse Recommends: July 2024
Is that 'Ringer-Verse Recommends' music?! Sweet summer recommendation seekers, listen in as the 'Ringer-Verse' and 'House of R' crews close out a jam-packed July with the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about their fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode. Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, and Jonathan Kermah Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
'Star Wars Outlaws' Hands-on Preview | Button Mash
Ben and Jomi form a found family for a spoiler-free preview of one of the biggest games of the rest of the year: Ubisoft’s ‘Star Wars Outlaws.’ First they discuss the strengths of 'Star Wars' games, the state of the 'Star Wars' gaming landscape, and the interactive future of the franchise. (3:57) Then they share their impressions after four hours with ‘Outlaws,’ including what they liked, what concerned them, and what they’re looking forward to finding out (27:22). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The boys are back to break down the latest episode of 'HotD' (04:29)! They dive into all things dragon with Team Black’s newest recruits, discuss Corlys and his deadbeat dad allegations, and congratulate Jace on his newly appointed role of Team Black’s resident crybaby! Hosts: 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
Jul 28, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Robert Downey Jr. Returns! Marvel and More From San Diego Comic Con | The Midnight Boys
The boys report live from San Diego to tell all about the latest news from the biggest convention in fandom! They start with the Marvel Hall H panel and the biggest news from the MCU (07:57). Later, they do a post mortem on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' with Steve (70:42). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adenerian Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices