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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Oct 22, 2021 · 54 min
'Dune' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys have brought the spice and are here to share their thoughts on the space epic 'Dune' (03:36). They discuss the sprawling story, worldbuilding, and their thoughts on a potential sequel! Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
The Flash and DC FanDome News, Plus Recasting 'Batman' | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys come in ready to discuss all of the latest exciting news from this weekend's DC FanDome event including the newest trailer for 'The Batman' (06:13), the Flash (20:20), Black Adam (25:49) and much more! Later, they conduct a recast of their own Batman film with a new segment Pitch Please and share the type of Batman film they would like to see (48:53). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
The Fall Hype Top 10 Road Map | House of R
Mal and Joanna are here to break down all the things in the world of fandom they are most looking forward to this fall with a top-10 hype road map (07:12). They discuss the Sandman, Cowboy Bebop, DC FanDome, and much more to whet the appetite of the Ringer-Verse. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
DC FanDome Preview and 'No Time to Die' Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys talk about the latest in nerd news, including the cast announcement of Adam Warlock in the next 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie and Superman's son Jon Kent coming out as bisexual. They also give their predictions for DC FanDome (02:53). Later they discuss the final entry in the Daniel Craig Bond franchise, 'No Time to Die' (34:07). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8, 2021 · 1 hr 59 min
Deep-Diving Into the ‘House of the Dragon’ Teaser Trailer. Plus: ‘What If…?’ Season Wrap-ups | House of R
This week, Mallory welcomes a brand-new cohost, Joanna Robinson, to the ‘Ringer-verse’ feed to rank the most exciting elements of the teaser trailer for ‘House of the Dragon’—the latest installment in the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe (1:00). Then, the two answer listener questions about the series (46:02) before giving final wrap-up thoughts on Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ (1:22:00). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Bobby Wagner and Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
‘What If ...?’ Season Finale Instant Reactions, Plus: Recasting the 2012 Avengers | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are back to look at the epic conclusion to Season 1 of Marvel's "What If ...?" (06:02). They discuss the finale, which characters returned, and what they thought of the first season as a whole (28:47). Later, Van, Charles, Jomi, and Steve entertain their own "What If ...?" scenario and recast the original Avengers team (49:53). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 4, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are joined by Ringer staff writer Miles Surrey to discuss the blockbuster superhero film 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' (05:12). They dive into why the film's B-movie attitude works for the superhero genre as well as pick apart its most outrageous moments. They are then joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the monumental post-credits scene and what its lasting effects will be for many films to come (38:44). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Guests: Miles Surrey and Mallory Rubin Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
‘What If…?’ Episode 8 Analysis and ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Anime Recommends
Mallory is joined by The Ringer’s Benjamin Solak to discuss the latest episode of Marvel’s ‘What If...?’ (03:04). They discuss the legacy of Ultron along with predicting where the season finale of the mind-bending show may go. Then Mal jumps in with Justin Charity and Micah Peters of the ‘Sound Only’ podcast to dive into Ringer-verse Recommends based on the anthology series ‘Star Wars: Visions’ (61:45). Host: Mallory Rubin Guests: Benjamin Solak, Justin Charity, and Micah Peters Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
‘What If ...?’ Episode 8 Instant Reactions, ‘Star Wars: Visions,’ and Nerd News
Charles and Van break down the penultimate episode of Season 1 of Marvel’s “What If...?” (03:58). They also break for Nerd News and discuss the latest lawsuit involving Disney and the copyright of its Marvel characters (35:40). Then they dive into the acclaimed anime anthology ‘Star Wars: Visions’ and talk about the best new stories to come out of the series (46:56). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
'Star Wars: Visions' Analysis and Awards
Mallory Rubin is joined by Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh to dive into the newest 'Star Wars' anthology series, 'Star Wars: Visions'. They talk about some of the creative decisions that went into this mind-bending collection of anime shorts (03:47) as well as share there awards for Favorite Short, Best Duel, Favorite New Droid, and many more (35:43). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
'What If...?' Episode 7 Instant Reactions, Group Think, and the Midnight Mail | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are ready to party with the best of them as they give their thoughts on the latest episode of 'What If...?' and discuss what it all could be leading toward (05:51). Next, they visit the Ringer-Verse Facebook group and their social media mentions to see what fans should be checking out (37:12). They then answer your voice memos in the newest edition of the Midnight Mail (56:34). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
‘Hawkeye’ Trailer and ‘What If…?’ Episode 6 Analysis
Malloy is joined by Andy Greenwald, cohost of ‘The Watch,’ to discuss the latest trailer for ‘Hawkeye,’ what they are most excited for, and what questions they still have about the new miniseries (02:57). Then TD St. Matthew-Daniel stops by to discuss the latest episode of ‘What If…?’ and analyze the new tale featuring Tony Stark and the villainous Killmonger (46:13). And stay tuned till the end for a special birthday suprise to Mal from the entire Ringer-Verse family. Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Andy Greenwald and TD St. Matthew-Daniel Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
‘What If …?’ Episode 6 Instant Reactions, Nerd News, and Van-ime | The Midnight Boys
Van Lathan and Charles Holmes are back to dive right into the latest episode of 'What If ...?' and find out the twisted tale between Tony Stark and Killmonger (04:27). They dive into nerd news and discuss the latest trailers including 'Hawkeye' and 'The Matrix Resurrections' (52:38). Then Van takes you into the world of anime and talks about 'The Animatrix' and why he loves it so much (74:25). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
‘What If…?’ Episode 5 Analysis, Marvel Horror, and Zombie Superlatives
It’s time to enter the world of zombies! Mallory Rubin is joined by the Ringer’s Sean Fennessey to dissect the latest episode of Marvel’s “What If...” (03:53). They also dive into the past and future of Marvel horror and talk about what they would like to see scare us in the MCU (66:59). And finally they give out their Zombie Superlatives to some of the best films in the zombie genre (90:15). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Sean Fennessey Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
‘What If …?’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions and The Midnight Mailbag | The Midnight Boys
Van and Charles dive into the world of zombies and break down the most violent episode of “What If ...?” yet (04:56). They also take a look at the latest nerd news regarding the newest ‘Matrix’ film and some of the suits in the next ‘Aquaman’ (41:01). Then they answer your listener questions in the first ever Midnight Mailbag (56:17). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2021 · 2 hr 32 min
Analyzing ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
Mallory Rubin is joined by Ringer associate staff writer Daniel Chin to discuss and analyze a monumental addition to the MCU, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ (04:25)! Daniel also goes in-depth about the comics origin of the character and how this film and recent comic-book portrayals attempt to reclaim the character from his problematic origins (18:20). They also discuss the renowned cast and what the story means for the broader MCU, all before being joined by Jomi with your mailbag questions (133:04). You can read Daniel’s feature “The Reclamation of Shang-Chi” on The Ringer. Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Daniel Chin Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 3, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Charles and Van rejoin to give their instant reactions to the latest highly anticipated entry in the MCU's Phase 4: 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (08:28). They talk about the hypnotic action sequences (24:39) as well as breakout star Simu Liu and how he can be destined for MCU greatness (49:29). Then they award their favorite fight scenes, funnies moments and more (66:20). Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2021 · 1 hr 47 min
‘What If…?’ Episode 4 Instant Reactions and the Ultimate Spider-Man Debate | The Midnight Boys
Van and Charles are joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the latest episode of Marvel's ‘What If...?’ and share their thoughts on Doctor Strange’s new journey (04:52). Then they take part in the return of Midnight Court to debate who the best live-action Spider-Man is: Tobey Maguire or Tom Holland (33:19)? Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes Guest: Mallory Rubin Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2021 · 2 hr 14 min
Frame-By-Frame ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Breakdown
Mal is joined by Daniel Chin in a deep dive of the first ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer. In this in-depth trailer breakdown, they attempt to find the underlying meanings in every frame of the three-minute trailer, and infer what’s to come with the film. Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Daniel Chin Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2021 · 1 hr 21 min
‘What If…?’ Episode 3 Instant Reactions and MCU Phase 4 Primer | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys give their thoughts on the third episode of ‘What If…?’ and decide who their replacement Avengers team would be if the original squad was taken out (07:00). Later, the boys dive into Phase 4 with Charles’s reactions to the ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer, the early positive reviews of ‘Shang-Chi,’ and the latest ‘Eternals’ trailer (40:00). Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices