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.

Follow the House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!

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Mar 20, 2023 · 58 min
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Reactions | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are back and ready to jump back into the Snyder-verse and take a look at the ‘Shazam’ sequel. Everything from the film’s egregious product placement, confusing villain motives, to the not so shocking Wonder Woman cameo is in today’s discussion. 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 17, 2023 · 2 hr 40 min
The ‘Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive | House of R
They love the red ones, and they also love Mando! Mal and Joanna return to do another deep dive into the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ (08:11). Later they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss the history and trajectory of cloning in the ‘Star Wars’ universe (02:02:60). Then they give out their episodic awards (02:31:12). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Episode 3 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
We have proof that this is the best instant-react pod on the market! The Midnight Boys are back to talk about all things Episode 3 of 'The Mandalorian' (05:58). They later discuss the recent ratings of the season premiere and whether 'Star Wars' fatigue has begun to set in (61:12). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2023 · 2 hr 30 min
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive, Plus Katee Sackhoff | House of R
They call it a mine, but we call it a deep dive! Mal and Jo are back with another deep dive into the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ (18:44). Ben Lindbergh also joins the pod to talk about the lore of the planet Mandalore (44:00). And later they are joined by Bo Katan herself, Katee Sackhoff, to discuss her character's arc, along with how to pose on a throne (02:04:02). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Katee Sackhoff Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 8, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
We could pass through the Mines of Mandalore! And that's exactly what the Midnight Boys are here to do as they offer up their instant reactions to the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ (05:42). They also discuss Din's continued struggles with the dark saber and what the planet of Mandalore could teach both him and Grogu (47:42). The boys also discuss the latest news of some recent Star Wars film shake-ups (70:29). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2023 · 2 hr 24 min
'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Episode 1 Deep Dive | House of R
This is the way ... to the best deep dive in the galaxy! Mal and Jo are back to dive into their thoughts on the epic Season 3 premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ (09:15). They then begin their deep dive with where the Mandalorian people are and what adventure awaits Din and Grogu (21:43). Later Ben Lindbergh joins to discuss the lore of a special hyperspace whale (01:58:00), all before giving out their episode rewards and theories. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 1 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Mando, Grogu, and the Midnight Boys have returned and are ready to dive back into a galaxy far, far away with the season premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ (06:44). They discuss the rise of Greef Karga, along with what could become of Bo-Katan and the Mandalorian people (29:03). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 22, 2023 · 2 hr 15 min
'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Primer: Essential Moments and Animated Watch List | House of R
This is the way. This is also the pod to prep you for the upcoming season of 'The Mandalorian'; Mal and Jo give you their essential Mando moments from all of 'Star Wars' (10:15). Later, they also give some extra credit with their favorite animated Mando moments, giving you even more lore to look forward to (1:49:13). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023 · 2 hr 26 min
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Deep Dive | House of R
The time has come to conquer with Mal and Jo as they dive headfirst into their analysis of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.' They talk about the major introduction to Kang the Conqueror and the performance from Jonathan Majors (31:24). Later, they talk about the insane world of the Quantum Realm and all of the characters that inhabit it, along with the Ant-Man family (84:34). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2023 · 1 hr 56 min
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Time to shrink down to size and have the Midnight Boys give their thoughts on the latest entry into the MCU—'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (08:36). They talk about the wild world that the Quantum realm has to offer, as well as the introduction of the newest big bad, Kang. Later, they give the movies their own personal scores on the Midnight Meter. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Super Bowl Trailer Reactions and ‘Harley Quinn’ Valentine’s Day Special | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are back to dive into the latest trailers that debuted during the Super Bowl commercial break, including those for ‘The Flash,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ and much more. Later, the guys react to the latest ‘Harley Quinn’ episode: “A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special.” Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2023 · 2 hr 34 min
The Marvel Villain Rankings With Clay Keller | House of R
Mal and Joanna are joined by special guest Clay Keller of the ‘Screen Drafts Podcast’ to conduct a draft ranking of the greatest on-screen MCU villains (20:47). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Clay Keller Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 8, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
The Second Annual Black Heroes of Fandom Character Draft | The Midnight Boys
In celebration of Black History Month, the Midnight Boys return once again to draft the best Black heroes across all of their favorite fandoms. (08:32) Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
James Gunn's DCU Hype Report Card | The Midnight Boys
The boys are here to give their reactions and speculate on the biggest announcements of the new DCU as laid out by James Gunn and Peter Safrin (07:21). They each give their hype grades as to what projects they like the most and look to the road ahead to some of their legacy projects. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023 · 2 hr 1 min
Surviving in 'The Last of Us' Universe, Reading Recommendations, 'Doctor Who' Prep, and More Mailbag! | House of R
Mal and Joanna answer a bunch of your mailbag questions and tackle your burning theories about what they love to see in the world of fandom. Mal's Book Recommendations: ‘The Great American Novel’ (Philip Roth) ‘Watership Down’ (Richard Adams) The works of Ursula K. Le Guin ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ (Gabrielle Zevin) ‘Project Hail Mary’ (Andy Weir) ‘The House in the Cerulean Sea’ (TJ Klune) ‘The Once and Future Witches’ (Alix E. Harrow) ‘This Is How You Lose the Time War’ (Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone) ‘Station Eleven’ (Emily St. John Mandel) Adapt: ‘Fairyland’ novels (Catherynne M. Valente) Reboot: ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy’ series (Douglas Adams) Jo's Book Recommendations: ‘The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards’ (Kristopher Jansma) ‘All the Birds in the Sky’ (Charlie Jane Anders) ‘Carry On’ (Rainbow Rowell) ‘Circe’ (Madeline Miller) ‘Night Watch’ (Terry Pratchett) ‘Dealing with Dragons’ (Harcourt Brace) ‘Fire’ (Kristen Cashore) ‘Bitter Blue’ (Kristen Cashore) ‘Any Way the Wind Blows’ (Simon Snow) Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023 · 1 hr 56 min
The Greatest Comic Book Hero of All Time Debate | The Midnight Boys
The Boys are here to discuss and debate the greatest comic book heroes of all time (07:13). They will each make their pick and give their reasons, stories, and even roasts to have the audience determine what will be the greatest character in all of comics culture! Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2023 · 56 min
‘Vox Machina’ Season 2 Premiere | Mint Edition
Steve and Jomi are back to dive into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with the three-episode Season 2 premiere of ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ on Amazon Prime (03:00). Later, the boys are joined by producer Kerm as they start their own Dungeons and Dragons journey (38:00). Host: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023 · 1 hr 57 min
‘The Last of Us’ and the Lone Wolf and Cub Trope | House of R
Joanna and Mal take you on a guided tour of their "Tropes Course" and, in honor of ‘The Last of Us,’ examines the story trope of the Lone Wolf and the Cub (09:19). They talk about the dynamics of travelers and the ones they protect—often on paths of redemption, revenge, and adventure. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Trailer Reaction, and the Mando Bingo Card | The Midnight Boys
The trailer for the newest season of 'The Mandalorian' is upon us, and the boys are here to weigh in on what makes Season 3 the most exiting one yet (06:09). Later, they add their own predictions for what may happen in the upcoming season by building the ultimate M-A-N-D-O bingo card (31:46). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
The 2023 Hype Draft | House of R
Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped things of 2023! They are also joined by Sean Fennessey and Ben Lindbergh to add to the fun and discuss what they are most looking forward to in 2023 (15:51). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Sean Fenessey Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices