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  1. The Death of Disc-Based Gaming and 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced' Reactions, With Sean Fennessey | Button Mash

    8 juli 2026 · 2 uur 1 min

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    Ben brings on Sean Fennessey, host of The Big Picture and champion of physical media, to discuss Sony's announcement that it's ending production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in 2028. They get into what led to this point; the ramifications for consumers, developers, and publishers; and how the decline of physical media affects cinephiles and gamers alike. Then Matt James joins Ben to analyze Microsoft's Xbox layoff news; review the new 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag' remake, 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced'; and pick their all-time top five pirate games. Lees meer

    Intro (0:00)Sony's big announcement (4:42)

    'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced' review (58:56)

    Outro (1:57:30)

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Sean Fennessey and Matt JamesProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  2. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    6 juli 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re so in! They give you all of their thoughts on ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3, diving into the politics of Westeros as it stands, the pressures Rhaenyra is dealing with from every direction, and the reveal of Team Black’s newest opponent on the game board. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (13:49) Spoilers ahead

    (15:33) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 reactions

    (1:13:02) ‘Supergirl’ roundup

    (1:24:32) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  3. ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    2 juli 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re ready to talk all things ‘X-Men ’97’! They dive into how Season 2 of the highly anticipated show has started off and discuss what we might expect from the rest of it. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (5:04) Spoilers ahead

    (7:05) ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 premiere reactions

    (1:03:48) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, Jacob Cornett, and Jamie Yukich

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  4. Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2026 (Featuring an Animation Recommendation Roundup)

    1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 33 min

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    It’s an animated TV spree! Ben brings on Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, and Daniel Chin to talk about several animated shows that premiered or concluded in June, including ‘My Adventures With Superman,’ ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ ‘Adventure Time: Side Quests,’ and ‘Among Us.’ They break down DC’s animation expansion, preview a bunch of Batman shows, and compare and contrast DC and Marvel’s animated efforts. Also, Jomi tees off on and crashes out about Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ Then, Charles Holmes joins for an anime segment featuring Season 1 of the fantasy series ‘Witch Hat Atelier,’ and Ben closes with a few non-nerd-culture recommendations. Lees meer

    (00:00) Intro(02:35) Jomi, Daniel, and Steve join(17:49) 'Joker: Laugh Riot'(21:38) 'Batman: Knightfall'(32:09) 'X-Men 97'(35:24) 'Legend of Vox Machina'(41:21) 'Among Us'(44:26) 'Adventure Time: Side Quests'(53:03) Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'(65:48) Charles joins for 'Witch Hat Atelier'(01:35:00) Ben's final recs

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, Daniel Chin, and Charles HolmesSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  5. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    29 juni 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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    The Boys are back and they’re returning to the Red Keep! They give you all of their thoughts on ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2 and go over where all of our main players stand by the end of it. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (7:34) Spoilers ahead

    (9:52) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2 reactions

    (58:33) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  6. ‘Supergirl’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    26 juni 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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    The Boys are back and ready to dive into the DCU. They discuss their reactions to DC’s newest film: ‘Supergirl.’ Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (12:50) Spoilers ahead

    (14:24) Instant reactions to ‘Supergirl’

    (1:17:36) ‘Supergirl’ Midnight Meter

    (1:19:13) Outro

    (1:20:14) Post credits

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  7. Pricing Puzzles, 'Star Fox,' and the N64 30th-Anniversary Draft | Button Mash

    24 juni 2026 · 2 uur 11 min

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    Ben, Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Rob Mahoney plug in their trident controllers for a four-player, 30th-anniversary celebration of a classic console from their youth, the Nintendo 64. First, in Patch Notes, they play a guessing game about what 'Grand Theft Auto VI' will cost as preorders begin, discuss whether the price is wrong for Valve's Steam Machine, and react to reports about upcoming Xbox layoffs and studio closures. Then they play "Mash or Pass?" with Nintendo's Switch 2 ‘Star Fox' remake and ‘The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales,' and they share what they want and expect from the upcoming ‘Ocarina of Time' remake. Finally, they assess the N64's legacy and draft their favorite N64 games across several genres. Lees meer

    Intro (0:00)Patch Notes (5:00)Mash or Pass?: 'Star Fox’ (27:23)Mash or Pass?: 'The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales’ (35:26)'Ocarina of Time' remake predictions (38:41)N64 Draft (47:48)Outro (2:07:13)

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Rob MahoneyProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  8. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    22 juni 2026 · 1 uur 32 min

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    The Boys are back and they’re returning to Westeros! They give you all of their thoughts on the long-awaited Season 3 premiere and get into the pluck we’re already seeing this season. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (8:01) Spoilers ahead

    (11:21) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 premiere reactions

    (1:20:49) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  9. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer No. 2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    18 juni 2026 · 22 min

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    The Boys are back, and so is Peter Parker! They give their takes on the newest ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer and speculate on who we might be seeing from the larger MCU come late July. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (19:51) Trailer Midnight Meter

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  10. The ‘Game of Thrones’ Draft | The Midnight Boys

    17 juni 2026 · 1 uur 36 min

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    The Boys are back, and to prepare for the premiere of Season 3 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ they’re bringing you their ‘Game of Thrones’ Draft, featuring five categories: hero, villain, dragon, episode, and wild card. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (14:13) ‘Game of Thrones’ Draft

    (1:21:56) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  11. ‘Disclosure Day’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    12 juni 2026 · 1 uur 31 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to discuss Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated new film. They dive into how Spielberg chose to personify extraterrestrials, Emily Blunt’s performance, and the state of working in Hollywood today. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (6:57) Spoilers ahead

    (13:20) ‘Disclosure Day’ reactions

    (1:12:30) Disclosure Day’ Midnight Meter

    (1:13:49) Outro

    (1:14:57) Post Credits

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  12. Summer Gaming Showcase Reactions! | Button Mash

    8 juni 2026 · 1 uur 36 min

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    After being bombarded by gaming news at Sony's PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and beyond, Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James get together to analyze the biggest game announcements and trailers. First, they discuss some major themes and takeaways from the week, including the onslaught of releases in store before 'GTA VI' and the industry's about-face on live-service games and console exclusivity. Then, they focus on how hype-worthy each event was and assess what they saw (and in some cases, played) of heavy hitters such as 'God of War Laufey,' 'Marvel's Wolverine,' 'Resident Evil Veronica,' 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer,' 'Final Fantasy VII Revelation,' 'Halo: Campaign Evolved,' 'Gears of War: E-Day,' and many more.Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna Ramgopowel
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  13. 'Masters of the Universe’ Reactions | Midnight Boys

    5 juni 2026 · 1 uur 25 min

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    The Boys are back, and this time they’re giving their reactions to the newest movie iteration of Van’s most beloved IP: ‘Masters of the Universe.' Then, they jump into the latest nerd news, breaking down Tom Holland’s recent comments about making 'Spider-Man' after working with Christopher Nolan. Lees meer

    (00:00) Intro

    (10:03) Spoilers ahead

    (11:30) ‘Masters of the Universe’ reactions

    (1:12:32) Nerd News

    (1:20:19) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Rob Mahoney, Steve Ahlman, and Charles HolmesProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  14. Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2026 (Featuring ‘Outlander,' 'For All Mankind,' and 'Star City')

    30 mei 2026 · 1 uur 36 min

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    In a departure from the typical "Recommends" format, Ben Lindbergh brings on 'Vulture' TV critic and 'TV Is Good' cohost Kathryn VanArendonk for a wide-ranging discussion centered on a sci-fi/fantasy pairing of 'Outlander' (which just concluded an eight-season Starz run), 'For All Mankind' (which just wrapped its fifth season of six on Apple TV), and their respective spinoffs (especially 'Star City,' which just premiered). They start by assessing how much the shows have in common, what sets them apart, and how they reflect TV trends, before diving deeper into each franchise, first in a high-level way and then (with warnings) by reacting to the latest seasons. Lees meer

    (00:00) Intro

    (04:14) Kathryn VanArendonk Joins

    (15:39) 'Outlander'

    (38:29) 'Outlander' Spoilers

    (48:18) 'For All Mankind'

    (65:03) 'For All Mankind' Spoilers

    (78:25) 'Star City'

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guest: Kathryn VanArendonk

    Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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  15. '007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower' Reactions | Button Mash

    29 mei 2026 · 1 uur 37 min

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    Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman earn a license to podcast about two early Game of the Year candidates: '007: First Light' and 'Mina the Hollower.' First, in Patch Notes, they discuss the future of 'Destiny' and Bungie after the end of development on the almost decade-old 'Destiny 2,' and what the huge hikes in the price of Valve's Steam Deck portend for the Steam Machine, the current console generation, and the future of gaming. Then, they share their spoiler-free reviews of 'First Light,' James Bond's long-awaited return to gaming at the hands of 'Hitman' maker IO Interactive, and the much-anticipated 8-bit homage 'Mina,' from the makers of 'Shovel Knight.'Intro (0:00)Reactions to ‘Destiny 2’ ending (1:28)Steamdeck price increases! (14:32)‘First Light’ review (32:22)‘Mina the Hollower’ reactions (1:05:04)Outro (1:33:37)Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  16. ‘Spider-Noir’ Premiere Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    27 mei 2026 · 1 uur 20 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to discuss Amazon Prime’s newest show: ‘Spider-Noir’! Then, they spend some time brainstorming what other Spider-verse characters they’d like to see have their own show. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (15:04) Spoilers ahead

    (19:40) ‘Spider-Noir’ premiere reactions

    (1:01:57) Brainstorming Spider-Man shows

    (1:15:22) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Steve Ahlman, and Jamie Yukich

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  17. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    22 mei 2026 · 1 uur 43 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to discuss the newest addition to the Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ universe: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’! Then they give you their thoughts on where the movie ranks among other ‘Star Wars’ films. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (5:39) Spoilers ahead

    (7:21) ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ reactions

    (1:21:38) Midnight Meter: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

    (1:28:50) ‘Star Wars’ film rankings

    (1:39:20) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Guest: Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  18. 'Lego Batman,' 'Forza Horizon,' 'Mixtape,' 'Subnautica,' and 'Yoshi' Reactions | Button Mash

    21 mei 2026 · 1 uur 47 min

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    No 'GTA' trailer? No problem! Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman dissect five big games you can play today. While steering clear of spoilers, they explore how ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ expands on the Lego gaming formula and draws on decades of the Caped Crusader’s past; whether ‘Forza Horizon 6’ delivers on the hype surrounding the series’ visit to Japan; why ‘Mixtape’ touched a nerve in the gaming community; whether ‘Subnautica 2’ demands a deep dive in early access; and whether ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ can restore the Switch 2’s momentum after Nintendo announced a new price hike. Lees meer

    Intro (0:00)

    ‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ review (4:54)

    First thoughts on ‘Forza Horizon’ (33:34)

    Reactions to ‘Mixtape’ (1:01:23)

    ‘Subnautica’ deep dive (1:25:05)

    ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ takes (1:33:09)

    Outro (1:43:16)

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Matt James and Steve Ahlman

    Producer: Devon Renaldo

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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  19. ‘The Boys’ Series Finale Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    21 mei 2026 · 1 uur 58 min

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    The Boys are back, and this time they’re saying goodbye to one of the most iconic comic book adaptations of the past decade, Prime Video’s ‘The Boys.’ They debate whether the show’s finale stuck the landing and share their thoughts on the ending of each beloved character. Then, to wrap up the podcast, the guys share their reactions to the recent ‘Lanterns’ trailer and discuss whether this newest edit enhanced or dampened their expectations.(0:00) Intro(10:46) Spoilers ahead(13:01) ‘The Boys’ series finale reactions(1:36:40) Nerd News: ‘Lanterns’ trailer(1:54:15) OutroHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  20. ‘The Boys’ Penultimate Episode Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    14 mei 2026 · 1 uur 13 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the penultimate episode of the five-season long show ‘The Boys.’ They dive into how this episode is setting up the finale and what it might mean for the characters we’ve spent so much time with. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (6:23) Spoilers ahead

    (7:49) ‘The Boys’ Season 5 Episode 7 reactions

    (1:04:42) Nerd News: ‘The Odyssey’ and Lupita Nyong'o

    (1:09:50) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  21. ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    13 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the newest addition to the Disney+ MCU, ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill.’ Then they dive into ‘Mortal Kombat II’ with a surprise guest, ESPN’s David Dennis Jr., making an appearance to comment on #CookieGate. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (7:58) Spoilers ahead

    (10:48) ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ reactions

    (37:57) Midnight Meter: ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’

    (40:54) ‘Mortal Kombat II’ reactions

    (55:36) Midnight Meter: ‘Mortal Kombat II’

    (59:28) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Guest: David Dennis Jr.

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  22. 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Gameplay Preview | Button Mash

    12 mei 2026 · 33 min

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    Ben Lindbergh and Steve Ahlman sit down and chat about the extended sneak preview they got of the latest from TT Games, 'Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight'! They touch on and highlight its mix of classic Lego humor and Arkham-inspired gameplay, open-world Gotham, character-driven mechanics, and the celebration of Batman lore. Lees meer

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guest: Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahlman
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  23. ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Reactions | Button Mash

    8 mei 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    It has begun! Ben brings back OG cohost Jessica Clemons for a flawless game adaptation discussion. First they react to Nintendo’s announcement of a ‘Star Fox 64’ remake for Switch 2 and the internet’s notes on the game’s character redesigns. Then they talk ‘MKII’: their disagreement about the 2021 reboot, their overall impressions of the sequel, their takes on what worked well and what didn’t, their review of Karl Urban’s portrayal of Johnny Cage, and more, plus a spoiler section with thoughts on specific plot points, their expectations for the next movie, which ‘MK’ characters they’d still like to see on-screen, and the box office battle between ‘Mortal Kombat’ and the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ film.(00:00) Intro(1:52) ‘Star Fox 64’ remake for Switch 2 announcement(8:00) ‘Mortal Kombat II’ reactions(24:55) Karl Urban as Johnny Cage(46:12) Spoiler section!(55:47) ‘MK’ characters we'd like to see on-screen(58:02) ‘Mortal Kombat’ vs. ‘Street Fighter’ at the box office(1:02:38 OutroHost: Ben LindberghGuest: Jessica ClemonsProducers: Devon Baroldi and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  24. ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ S2 Finale and ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    7 mei 2026 · 1 uur 49 min

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    The Boys are back, and they are filling you in on their final thoughts on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2. Then they dive into the penultimate episode of ‘The Boys’ and discuss how fans are reacting to the new ‘The Odyssey’ trailer. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (27:56) Spoilers ahead

    (29:22) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 finale reactions

    (1:11:14) ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 6 reactions

    (1:23:21) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Midnight Meter

    (1:24:53) Nerd News: The ‘Odyssey’ trailer reactions

    (1:45:27) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett
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  25. ‘Saros’ Review, ‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Reactions, and a Recent Release Roundup | Button Mash

    1 mei 2026 · 1 uur 39 min

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    Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James assess their hype levels for several recently announced release dates for upcoming games and video game movies, react to the ‘Resident Evil’ teaser, and share their thoughts on Microsoft’s Game Pass price cut and Xbox brand rehabilitation. Then they review Sony’s new PS5-exclusive rogue-like shooter ‘Saros’ and compare it to its predecessor ‘Returnal.’ Finally, they play Mash or Pass with four other new games: ‘Vampire Crawlers,’ ‘Invincible VS,’ ‘Tides of Tomorrow,’ and ‘Aphelion’ (plus “Rage Quit” rants about a ‘Battlefield’ movie and rolling credits too early). Lees meer

    (00:00) Intro(1:14) Upcoming games and video game movies

    (11:54) ‘Resident Evil’ teaser(17:16) ‘Battlefield’ rage quit

    (22:12) Microsoft’s Game Pass price cut(28:15) 'Saros' review(51:54) Rolling credits rage quit

    (56:38) Mash or Pass

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Steve Ahlman and Matt JamesProducers: Devon Renaldo and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  26. Ringer-Verse Recommends: April 2026 (Featuring ‘Invincible' Season 4)

    30 april 2026 · 1 uur 18 min

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    In a one-month deviation from the typical "Recommends" format, Ben Lindbergh forms a coalition of co-hosts with Jomi Adeniran and Daniel Chin for a full-episode discussion of ‘Invincible’ Season 4: the overall arc of the show, the season’s lows and lofty highs, the audience's enthusiasm, deviations from the source material, favorite moments and casting decisions, the spoiler-free long-term outlook for the series, Mark’s close calls, Paul’s spaghetti, and so much more. Lees meer

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Jomi Adeniran and Daniel ChinProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell, Stefan Anderson, and Jacob Cornett
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  27. 'HOTD' S3 trailer, 'The Boys' S5 E5, and Cheyenne Ewulu from ‘The Comic Shop’ | The Midnight Boys

    29 april 2026 · 1 uur 31 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the newest trailer of the highly anticipated trailer of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3.' Then they give you all of their thoughts on Season 5, Episode 5 of ‘The Boys,’ and finally they bring you an interview with the creator of 'The Comic Shop’ web series, Cheyenne Ewulu. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (1:27) Midnight Mud

    (19:27) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 trailer reactions

    (26:36) ‘Gen V’ Nerd News

    (35:57) ‘Daredevil’ Nerd News

    (39:20) ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 5 reactions

    (1:05:29) Cheyenne Ewulu interview

    (1:27:39) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Guest: Cheyenne Ewulu

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett
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  28. ‘Michael’ Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    24 april 2026 · 1 uur 22 min

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    The Boys are back, and they’re here to talk about the new musical biopic ‘Michael.' Then, they jump into the latest nerd news: The release of the ’Clayface’ trailer and their reactions to the ‘Mando & Grogu’ clip. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (5:23) ‘Michael’ Reactions

    (59:50) ‘Michael’ Midnight Meter

    (1:04:43) ‘Clayface’ Trailer Reactions

    (1:11:40) ‘Mando & Grogu’ Clip Reactions

    (1:18:34) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett
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  29. ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 4 Reactions and ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Check-In | The Midnight Boys

    23 april 2026 · 1 uur 26 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back, and they’re diving straight into ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 4, discussing the political elements of the season, speculating about characters we may see again down the road, and talking about Homelander’s god complex. Then they check in on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and catch up with Matt Murdock and Jessica Jones, who makes a surprise cameo in Episode 6. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (8:50) ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 4 reactions

    (41:43) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 check-in

    (1:22:53) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett
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  30. Can Capcom's Incredible Streak Continue? | Button Mash

    17 april 2026 · 1 uur 31 min

    Afspelen
    Ben Lindbergh, Matt James, and Joshua Rivera join forces to share their spoiler-free reviews of three hot new IPs from international game developers: Capcom's sci-fi thriller 'Pragmata,' and indie debuts 'Mouse: P.I. for Hire' and 'Replaced.' They play "Mash or Pass?" and provide their ratings for each game on the Mash Meter, while marveling at Capcom's comeback, lamenting the decline of single-player first-person shooters, and pondering whether pixel art is a personality. Lees meer

    (00:00) Intro

    (05:07) Pragmata

    (46:18) Mouse P.I. For Hire

    (65:56) Replaced

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Matt James, Joshua Rivera

    Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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  31. ’The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 3 Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    16 april 2026 · 1 uur 43 min

    Afspelen
    Our boys return to break down The Boys, Season 5, Episode 3. They discuss the incredible coincidence of Homeland’s godly hallucinations happening this week of all weeks, and break down the nuances of his epic father-son face-off with Ryan. Then, the guys share their instant reactions to Kristoffer Borgli’s 'The Drama.'(0:00) Intro(7:25) Spoilers ahead(8:37) ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 3 instant reactions(56:30) ‘The Drama’ reactionsHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  32. ’The Boys’ Season 5 Premiere Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    10 april 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

    Afspelen
    The boys are back to talk about… ‘The Boys!’ They dive into the premiere of the final season and discuss the pursuit to finally kill Homelander. Then they give you a little Nerd News and talk about the ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ trailer. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (12:06) Spoilers ahead

    (13:47) ‘The Boys’ Season 5 premiere instant reactions

    (49:23) ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ trailer reactions

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and Jacob Cornett
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  33. ’The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    4 april 2026 · 1 uur 54 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back with guest Rob Mahoney and they’re diving into the newest Nintendo film, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ They then bring you the latest in nerd news and discuss the trailer for ‘Supergirl.’ And if you stay until the end, we have a treat: a lively debate on the philosophy of the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (11:01) Spoilers Ahead

    (11:33) ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Instant Reactions

    (48:25) Midnight Meter

    (57:01) ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Reactions

    (1:05:58) Outro

    (1:09:07) Post Credits

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Rob Mahoney

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  34. Is ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ More Than a Moneymaker? | Button Mash

    2 april 2026 · 1 uur 23 min

    Afspelen
    Ben and Charles Pulliam-Moore of The Verge hop in the warp pipe to discuss the latest Mario movie: how the sequel compares to its predecessor, how it does and doesn’t adapt the ‘Galaxy’ games, the divide between critical reaction and popular appeal, Nintendo’s cinematic ambitions and the prospect of an NCU, how the movie connects to the Switch 2’s lineup, and a few observations (in a special spoiler section of the episode) about specific cameos and reveals. Lees meer

    Intro (0:00)First thoughts on ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (2:45)NCU potential (27:20)‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ spoilers and observations (59:06)Outro (1:18:53)

    Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Charles Pulliam-MooreProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  35. Ringer-Verse Recommends: March 2026 (Featuring ‘Paradise')

    1 april 2026 · 1 uur 27 min

    Afspelen
    Spring has arrived, and with it, a bounty of nerd-culture content! First, Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan explain the compulsive appeal of 'Paradise,' first in a general, high-level, non-spoilery sense, and then in a (clearly indicated) spoiler section on the series' just-concluded second season. After that, other Ringer-Verse hosts, friends, and listeners salute unsung releases to top off another monthly roundup of 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. Lees meer

    Intro (0:00)‘Paradise’ (2:50)‘Paradise’ Season 2 finale and spoiler section (21:10)Steve's recommendation (1:01:07)Arjuna's recommendation (1:03:18)Matt's recommendation (1:04:50)Ben’s recommendation (01:07:18)Aleya’s recommendation (1:14:31)Daniel’s recommendation (1:17:40)Listener nomination (1:20:52Recap of picks (1:22:49)

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Van Lathan, Steve Ahlman, Arjuna Ramgopowell, Matt James, Aleya Zenieris, and Daniel ChinProducer: Devon Renaldo
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  36. 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    25 maart 2026 · 1 uur 25 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back and they’re diving into Disney+’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 premiere! They discuss Fisk’s role in the new season, compare the Disney+ Daredevil to the Netflix Daredevil, and debate Daredevil’s ability to rival other MCU characters. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (7:28) Spoilers ahead

    (9:03) ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 premiere reactions

    (1:17:28) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  37. ‘Project Hail Mary’ Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 34 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back and excited to talk about all things ‘Project Hail Mary’! Come for the film review, but stay for the great food debate of 2026! Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (9:11) Spoilers Ahead

    (11:34) ‘Project Hail Mary’ Instant Reactions

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  38. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer Reactions! | The Midnight Boys

    19 maart 2026 · 1 uur 37 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back, and boy, are they excited about the recent trailer drops! First, they dive into the trailer for the next installment of Tom Holland’s 'Spider-Man' series: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ Then, they discuss the ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer and go over all of the new additions to the cast. Plus, they look at plot changes from the books in the first two parts of the ‘Dune’ series. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (7:21) ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer reaction

    (46:37) ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer reaction

    (1:32:32) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  39. ‘Crimson Desert’ Is Like Everything Else and Nothing Else | Button Mash

    18 maart 2026 · 1 uur 31 min

    Afspelen
    It’s real … but is it spectacular? Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman gather to discuss one of the most ambitious, most anticipated, and most enigmatic games of the year, open-world action-adventure epic ‘Crimson Desert.’ They begin by breaking down why the game remained mysterious until its release, whether it lives up to the huge hype, how it incorporates some of the best aspects of other open-world classics, and some of its perplexing problems, along with their disagreements about the game, their shared wonder at its visuals and scale, and their sense of its significance. Then they predict the game’s Metacritic rating, share their own personal scores, and pass along some non-spoilery tips and tricks to ease the early hours. Lees meer

    Email us at ringerversegaming@gmail.com!

    Intro (0:00)First reactions to ‘Crimson Desert’ (2:00)Predictions and tips (1:21:24)Outro (1:27:35)

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  40. The 2026 Versies Awards | House of Midnight

    14 maart 2026 · 1 uur 34 min

    Afspelen
    House of R and The Midnight Boys team up to bring you the 2026 Versies Awards and celebrate all the highs and lows of fandom content from 2025. Lees meer

    Intro (00:00)

    Best Visuals (04:52)

    Best Line (12:35)

    Best Character (19:19)

    Saddest Moment (26:10)

    Best Music (34:15)

    Best New Character (42:35)

    Best Director (49:03)

    Best Showrunner (53:28)

    Best Movie Performance (56:48)

    Best Show Performance (01:02:14)

    Best Movie (01:14:29)

    Best Show (01:21:13)

    Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zeneris, Carlos Chirigoba

    Editors: Jamie Yukich, Stefano Sanchez, John Richter

    Editorial: Craig Gaines, Helena Hunt, Jack McCluskey

    Graphics: Neil Francisco

    Studio Production: Jacob Cornett, Kevin Cureghian, Chris Thomas, Chris Wohlers

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  41. ‘Sinners’ Recast and ‘Lanterns’ Trailer Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    12 maart 2026 · 1 uur 40 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back, and they’re recasting ‘Sinners’! But before they dive into that, they’re giving you their thoughts on the new trailer for HBO Max’s ‘Lanterns.’ Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (10:16) Nerd News: ‘Lanterns’ trailer

    (30:27) ‘Sinners’ recast

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  42. Are 'Marathon' and 'Pokémon Pokopia' What Sony and Nintendo Needed? | Button Mash

    7 maart 2026 · 1 uur 50 min

    Afspelen
    Gotta ’cast ’em all! First, Ben, Matt James, and Steve Ahlman form a fireteam to discuss Bungie’s long-awaited extraction shooter ‘Marathon.’ They forecast whether it’ll fare more like hit ‘ARC Raiders’ or flop ‘Highguard,’ examine the stakes for Sony’s big bets on Bungie and live-service games, and react to a possible revival of the PlayStation/Xbox console wars, followed by a “Rage Quit” rant about the backlash to promotional photos for video game adaptations such as ‘God of War.’ Then Ben brings on Charles Pulliam-Moore from The Verge to discuss the delights of Pokémon life-sim spinoff ‘Pokopia,’ its significance for Switch 2, and the Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary, evolution, and future, plus a second “Rage Quit” about the Trump administration coopting video games like ‘Pokopia’ to make memes. Lees meer

    Email us at ringerversegaming@gmail.com!

    Intro (0:00)

    ‘Marathon’ first impressions (3:35)

    Live service games discussion (39:11)

    Are the PlayStation/Xbox console wars back? (43:56)

    Rage quit! (48:32 )

    First thoughts on 'Pokémon Pokopia’ (57:08)

    Switch 2 discussion (1:19:25)

    The future of Pokémon (1:22:16)

    Rage quit vs. Trump (1:35:12)

    Outro (1:46:23)

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Matt James, Steve Ahlman, and Charles Pulliam-Moore

    Producer: Devon Renaldo

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  43. Armchair CEO: Paramount and Warner Bros. | The Midnight Boys

    5 maart 2026 · 1 uur 20 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back, and this time they’re stepping into the role of CEO to discuss the projects they’d be green-lighting and IP moves they’d be making if they were at the helm of the Paramount–Warner Bros. megadeal. Lees meer

    (00:05) Intro(12:45) Armchair CEO(1:16:48) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  44. Ringer-Verse Recommends: February 2026 (Featuring ‘Frieren’ and a Massive Month for Anime)

    28 februari 2026 · 1 uur 16 min

    Afspelen
    Short month, long episode! First, Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes extoll the virtues of one of their favorite fantasy stories, the anime series ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End,’ touching on its themes, influences, and characters, as well as why it makes a great gateway show for non-anime fans. They also discuss some other highlights of a peak period for anime (including ‘Journal With Witch’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’), preview a few coming attractions, and take a detour with discussion of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu.’ After that, other Ringer-Verse hosts, friends, and listeners salute unsung releases to top off another monthly roundup of 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. Lees meer

    Intro (00:00)

    ‘Frieren’ (03:04)

    ‘Journal With Witch’ (25:34)

    ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ (37:15)

    Van's recommendation (50:15)

    Steve's recommendation (51:55)

    Miles's recommendation (54:37)

    Daniel's recommendation (56:21)

    Devon's recommendation (58:30)

    Arjuna's recommendation (59:32)

    Matt's recommendation (61:29)

    Listener nomination (69:03)

    Recap of picks (71:13)

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guests: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Devon Renaldo, Daniel Chin, Miles Surry, Arjuna Ramgopowell, Matt James, Steve Ahlman

    Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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  45. 'Resident Evil Requiem' Reactions | Button Mash

    27 februari 2026 · 1 uur 19 min

    Afspelen
    Ben, Matt James, and Joshua Rivera team up to take on one of the most anticipated video games of the year: 'Resident Evil Requiem,' the ninth mainline entry in the 30-year-old survival-horror franchise. First, they analyze the significance of Sony's shocking closure of Bluepoint Games, and an Xbox leadership shake-up. Then they compare their 'Resident Evil' histories, have an in-depth (but spoiler-free) discussion about how 'Requiem' weaves together different strands of the series, and offer their final verdicts on the game. Lees meer

    Email us at ⁠ringerversegaming@gmail.com⁠!

    Intro (0:00)

    Patch Notes (3:00)

    Bluepoint Closure (3:30)

    Xbox Leadership Changes (10:40)

    First Thoughts on ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ (29:11)

    Mash or Pass? (1:10:50)

    Outro (1:16:00)

    Host: Ben Lindbergh

    Guest: Matt James and Joshua Rivera

    Producer: Devon Renaldo

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  46. The Black TV Draft | The Midnight Boys

    26 februari 2026 · 1 uur 54 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back and drafting the best Black TV shows of all time! From 'A Different World' to 'In Living Color' to 'Scandal,' they build their teams across five categories: sitcom, pre-'90s classic, UPN, Shondaland, and wild card. Who will come out on top? Lees meer

    (00:00) Intro(14:48) The Black TV Draft(1:50:00) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie Yukich, Aleya Zenieris and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  47. ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1 Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    23 februari 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back, and they’re ready to dive into the highly anticipated Season 1 finale of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (8:09) Spoilers ahead

    (9:50) ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1 finale reactions

    (41:14) Midnight Meter

    (1:00:39) Outro

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  48. 'The Legend of Zelda' 40th Anniversary Draft | Button Mash

    20 februari 2026 · 1 uur 47 min

    Afspelen
    Hey! Listen! Ben Lindbergh gets together with three fellow 'Legend of Zelda' lovers—Mothership co-founder Maddy Myers, The Guardian games editor Keza MacDonald, and New York Times reporter Zachary Small—to celebrate the franchise’s 40th birthday. First, Ben, Zachary, and Maddy ask Keza questions about Nintendo and ‘Zelda’ inspired by her new book about the history of Nintendo, ‘Super Nintendo.’ Then, they each share their origin stories as ‘Zelda’ players, and the ‘Zelda’ games they have personal soft spots for. After that, they draft their favorite Links, world maps, items, bosses, dungeons, songs, and companion characters from across the series. Lees meer

    Email us at ringerversegaming@gmail.com!

    Guest intros (00:00)Questions for Keza (11:11)Draft rules (41:27)Beginning of draft (45:34)Draft recap (1:37:29)Goodbyes (1:41:43)

    Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Keza MacDonald, Maddy Myers, and Zachary SmallProducer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  49. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 and ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Trailer Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    20 februari 2026 · 42 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back and they’re giving you a mid-week surprise pod on two trailers that the nerd-verse is buzzing about: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, and ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu.' They sneak a bit of ‘Toy Story 5’ in there, too. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (00:59) ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Trailer

    (18:05) ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Trailer

    (22:09) ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer

    (28:07) Post-credits

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Devon Baroldi

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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  50. ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

    16 februari 2026 · 1 uur 18 min

    Afspelen
    The Boys are back, and they’re ready to dive into the most recent episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They discuss Dunk’s character evolution so far, draw comparisons to other ‘Game of Thrones’ shows, and contemplate who is worthy of wielding Mjolnir. Lees meer

    (0:00) Intro

    (5:09) Spoilers ahead

    (7:30) ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 reactions

    (1:05:59) Outro

    (1:12:36) Post-credits

    Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

    Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Jade Whaley

    Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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