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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Jan 12, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
What You Need to Know Before Beginning HBO's ‘The Last of Us’
When you’re lost in the darkness, look for this pod. Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin answer 10 questions about what you need to know before watching HBO’s adaptation of Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’ (02:02). In their mostly spoiler-free conversation, they discuss what makes this video game so special and significant that it's being adapted, if you need to play the game before watching the show, the perfect casting of Joel and Ellie, as well as why a TV show is a better adaptation choice for the game over a movie. Then they answer the biggest question of all: Will this end the curse of bad video game adaptations? Host: Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Trailer Reactions, and the Video Game Character Draft | The Midnight Boys
Charles has returned, and it's time he chimed in with the Midnight Boys to give their reactions to the latest trailer for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (09:11), along with speculating on whether this will set the tone for the future of the MCU. Later, the boys draft to make their ultimate video game character team in honor of 'The Last of Us' coming out this weekend (33:05). 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 6, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Premiere and Previewing the Year Ahead in Star Wars | House of R
Mal is joined by Ben Lindbergh to break down the story lines, characters, and Easter eggs in the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Bad Batch’ (5:21). Then they talk about what they’re looking forward to seeing from the rest of the season (1:05:04). Later, they look ahead to other Star Wars–related content coming out this year (1:21:11). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Ben Lindbergh Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 4, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
What We Saw Over Break, and Midnight Predictions for 2023 | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys return in the new year and catch up with each other about some of the best things they saw over the holiday break (04:40)! Later, they take a spoiler-filled look at 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (46:54). Afterward, they give some of their predictions for what they're most looking forward to in 2023 (56:16). Hosts: Van Lathan, 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
Dec 28, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min
The 2022 Versies Awards
It's time to take a look back at 2022 as the entire Ringer-Verse family takes a look back and gives out some of the nest awards of the year form hand picked categories from Heartthrob of the Year, Sidekick of the Year, and many many more! Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and Charles Holmes Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min
House of R(ecommends): If You Loved These Five Stories, Here's What to Try Next | House of R
Join Mal, Joanna, and a multitude of guests as they give you a list of recommendations to accompany all of the biggest releases of the year. If you enjoyed anything the Ringer-Verse covered this year, then you'll love these! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guests: Chris Ryan, Kim Renfro, Ben Lindbergh, Dave Gonzalez, Zach Kram Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
The Midnight Mulligans | The Midnight Boys
The time has finally come to re-rank all of the Midnight Boys' scores on the famous Midnight Meter! Van, Charles, Jomi, and Steve reassess all of the hit properties from the past year and revamp their personal scores with a bit more hindsight. (07:35) Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, 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
Dec 19, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
'Avatar: The Way of Water' Reactions
Sullys stick together! And so do Charles and Mallory as they discuss the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's groundbreaking CGI masterwork (02:21). They discuss what works best and what to take away from this holiday blockbuster. Hosts: Charles Holmes and Mallory Rubin Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
The Top 10 Video Games of the Year
Before we reach the final level of 2022, Ben Lindbergh is joined by Matt James and Justin Charity to discuss the best games of the year. They begin by discussing the significant gaming trends that made this year's landscape, and what they're looking forward to in the new year (03:19) before getting to their collective top 10 (20:45). Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Matt James and Justin Charity Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
Across the Spider-Verse, DC News, and Armchair CEO | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys return to talk about the newest trailer for 'Across the Spider-Verse' and what they hope to see in the long-awaited sequel (06:43). Then, they discuss the multiple stories of big changes to the DCEU slate (13:49) and later play another game of armchair CEO with James Gunn's new DC (39:49). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, 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
Dec 12, 2022 · 55 min
Things We Missed in 2022 | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are back to dive into some of their favorite shows this year that they weren’t previously able to discuss, including ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ (5:00), ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ (09:00), ‘Pantheon’ (14:00), ‘Catwoman: Hunted’ (19:30), and more. Later, producer Kerm joins the conversation to highlight some of his favorite Marvel comic books of 2022, headlined by ‘Immortal X-Men’ (37:00). Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
Top 10 Moments of 2022 | House of R
As the year comes to a close, Mal and Jo look at their top 10 moments of 2022, and talk about their favorite shows, movies, and pieces of IP! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2022 · 1 hr
'Midnight Suns' and the State of Superhero Games
Time to press start and make way for Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran to give their thoughts on the newest Marvel video game 'Midnight Suns' (03:38). They also discuss the bigger Marvel slate of games, as well as DC's game offerings to come, and what they want out of their superhero games. Hosts: Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022 · 57 min
'Willow' Episodes 1-2 Reactions
The "Jovanna" experience returns with Joanna and Van to discuss the much-anticipated premiere of the Disney+ series 'Willow' (04:23). They also dive into their favorite characters and discuss some of the squandered IP reboots of this year. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
Revisiting 1988's 'Willow' Ahead of the New Series | House of Midnight
It is time to take the journey. In anticipation of the newest Disney+ series, Joanna, Van, and Mal return to discuss the 1988 fantasy classic 'Willow' (05:43). They bring you all their musings on the classic adventure film and how it shaped the era of fantasy to come. Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' Reactions, Plus James Gunn | Mint Edition
Steve and Jomi are joined by Daniel Chin to give their reactions to the newest Marvel studios special presentation starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. They share their thoughts on Drax and Mantis having starring roles, Kevin Bacon’s performance and more (4:08). Then Daniel Chin talks with James Gunn about the process of making this special and what to expect from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (50:49). Hosts: Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adenierian Guest: Daniel Chin Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2022 · 2 hr 32 min
'Andor' Episode 12 Deep Dive | House of R
Jo and Mal are ready to head to Ferrix and break down the season finale of 'Andor!' They begin with Mon Mothma’s role in the episode (12:00) before discussing the use of water (57:00) and explaining why Maarva’s speech was so powerful (91:00). Finally they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to theorize about the post-credit scene and talk about loose ends for Season 2 (119:00). If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guest: Ben Lindbergh Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
'Andor' Episode 12 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Fight back and tune in! It's time for the Midnight Boys to give you their instant reactions to the explosive Season 1 finale of 'Andor' (06:23). They discuss the impact this show has had with the larger IP era as a whole. Later, they give the first season a ranking on the 'Midnight Meter' and discuss what they would like to see in Season 2 (47:59). Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, 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
Nov 18, 2022 · 2 hr 20 min
'Andor' Episode 11 Deep Dive | House of R
We don't want to be alone! So Jo and Mal are here to talk about the eleventh episode of 'Andor' (10:50). They also discuss the bizarre braid ritual in this episode and what Mon Mothma is facing in the lead-up to the season finale (50:20). Later they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to talk about all of their favorite 'Star Wars' creatures (98:26). If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
‘Andor’ Episode 11 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Van, Charles, and Jomi are back to dive into the latest episode of ‘Andor’ (00:00). The guys give their overall reactions before diving into the death of Marva (18:00), the epic space battle (44:00), and much more. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices