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'Stranger Things' Season 5, Episodes 1 and 2 Deep Dive
27 november 2025 · 2 uur 53 min
Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to dive deep into the first two episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 1! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(4:25) Opening Snapshot
(28:39) "Chapter One: The Crawl"
(1:56:33) "Chapter Two: The Vanishing of …"
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Jon Jones, and Mike Wargon
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Deep Dive
22 november 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
Mal and Jo hit the yellow brick road and head back to Oz for ‘Wicked: For Good.’ They dive deep into the highly anticipated sequel, breaking down everything from the songs and relationships in the movie to their questions and theories about how a scarecrow has sex. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(9:44) Opening Snapshot
(33:19) Deep Dive
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and John Richter
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‘Dunkirk’ With Chris Ryan | Nolan Revisited
19 november 2025 · 1 uur 53 min
It’s Chris-p Nolan Fall! Mal and Jo are joined by Chris Ryan to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘Dunkirk.’ They discuss their original experience with the movie, the unique story structure, the performances, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(04:08) ‘Dunkirk’
(56:06) Superlatives and Other Sundries
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Mike Wargon
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and John Richter
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‘Frankenstein’ and ‘The Running Man’
15 november 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
Mal and Jo go to the movies! They discuss two recent releases with ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘The Running Man.’ Plus, they get into the horniest moments in Guillermo del Toro’s movies and the best action sequences in Edgar Wright’s movies! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(06:29) Opening Snapshot(11:49) ‘Frankenstein’(53:44) ‘The Running Man’
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Mike WargonSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Revisited (Part 2)
11 november 2025 · 2 uur 46 min
Mal and Jo are ready to face off against Vecna as they wrap up their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Now it’s time for Part 2 of Season 4! They talk about their original experience with this season, hand out some superlatives, and look ahead to Season 5. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(08:25) Opening snapshot(50:52) Stranger superlatives(02:15:32) Season 5 look-ahead
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jade WhaleySocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and John Richter
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Our 10 Favorite Musical Moments of the Century (So Far)
7 november 2025 · 3 uur 4 min
Sing along with Mal and Jo as they go through their favorite musical moments of the century. They talk about everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ to ‘The Leftovers’ and ‘Lost’! Lees meer
Musical Moments Playlist
(00:00) Intro
(05:55) Our favorite musical moments
(27:02) Jo’s no. 10
(34:18) Mal’s no. 10
(40:43) Jo’s no. 9
(46:10) Mal’s no. 9
(56:45) Jo’s no. 8
(01:03:11) Mal’s no. 8
(01:10:24) Mal’s no. 7
(01:19:00) Jo’s no. 6
(01:26:38) Mal’s no. 6
(01:35:09) Jo’s no. 5
(01:40:50) Mal's no. 5
(01:49:08) Jo’s no. 4
(01:55:46) Mal’s no. 4
(02:04:07) Jo’s no. 3
(02:11:42) Mal’s no. 3
(02:19:05) Mal’s no. 2 and Jo’s no. 7
(02:26:29) Jo’s no. 1
(02:35:03) Mal’s no. 1 and Jo’s no. 2
(02:49:52) Honorable mentionsHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Revisited (Part 1)
5 november 2025 · 2 uur 38 min
Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to continue their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Next up: revisiting the first part of Season 4 (Episodes 1-6)! They talk about their original experience with this season and hand out some superlatives! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(11:11) Season 5 trailer reaction
(23:54) Opening snapshot
(50:33) Stranger superlatives
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell and John Richter
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 2 Rewatch (Part 2)
28 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 46 min
Mal and Jo continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the second half of Season 2! They talk about their favorite episodes, the most dated moments, the funniest moments, the horniest moments, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(09:58) Opening snapshot
(37:11) Our favorites
(01:40:41) SuperlativesHosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 2 Rewatch (Part 1)
23 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 29 min
Mal and Jo are back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the first half of Season 2 (through Episode 14 “Innocence”)! They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(12:49) Opening Snapshot(38:48) Our Favorites(01:19:40) Superlatives
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Our 10 Favorite Villains of the Century (So Far)
21 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 32 min
It feels good to be bad! Mal and Jo share their top 10 villains of the century (so far) and round it out with some honorable mentions. Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(6:19) Rules
(24:31) Jo’s no. 10
(29:50) Mal’s no. 10
(37:56) Mal’s no. 9
(42:31) Jo's no. 8
(49:12) Mal’s no. 8
(54:21) Jo's no. 7
(1:04:15) Jo's no. 9 and Mal's no. 7
(1:08:28) Jo's no. 6
(1:16:39) Mal's no. 6
(1:22:14) Jo's no. 5
(1:28:30) Jo's no. 4
(1:34:55) Mal's no. 4
(1:40:22) Mal's no. 3
(1:47:29) Jo's no. 3 and Mal's no. 2
(1:57:31) Mal's no. 5 and Jo's no. 2
(2:07:27) Jo's no. 1
(2:14:53) Mal's no. 1
(2:22:52) Honorable Mentions
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Mike Wargon, Kevin Lam, and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Trailer Deep Dive
15 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 49 min
Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to dive deep into the first trailer for the new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.’ First, they discuss their overall impressions of the trailer and expectations for the show, then they break down the trailer moment by moment in a spoiler-free fashion. Later, they head over to book corner for a spoiler-filled trailer chat! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(22:48) Opening snapshot(01:10:49) Deep dive(02:18:17) Book corner: SPOILERS!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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2025 Halloween Costume Recommendations
10 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Jo is joined by some of your favorite Ringer hosts to talk about Halloween, rules for picking a costume, and what pop culture–related costumes will be the most popular this year. From ‘Weapons’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Andor,’ this pod has a little bit of everything! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(02:25) Van Lathan and Charles Holmes
(24:28) Chris Ryan
(34:40) Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti
Host: Joanna Robinson
Guests: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Chris Ryan, Jodi Walker, and Nora Princiotti
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon Jones
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Revisited
3 oktober 2025 · 2 uur 34 min
Mal and Jo are back in Hawkins to continue their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Next up: revisiting Season 3! They talk about their original experience with this season and hand out some superlatives! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(03:57) Mailbag(08:36) Opening Snapshot(45:19) Best New Addition(51:00) Best Use of the Summer Setting(53:09) Most Important Relationship(01:00:23) Most Emotional Moment(01:13:49) Funniest Moment(01:23:11) Scariest Moment(01:31:01) Goopiest Moment(01:33:42) Best Coming-of-Age Moment(01:38:33) Award for Honoring the Nerds(01:43:51) Ship Wars(01:51:18) Best Quote(01:56:57) Most Memorable Visual(02:00:25) Favorite Pop Culture Influence(02:04:08) Most Potent Use of ‘80s Nostalgia(02:06:43) '80s Parenting: We Have Some Notes(02:10:47) Fit (or Hair) Lord(02:12:40) Shortest Shorts Lord(02:16:00) Best Needle Drop(02:18:43) Best Netflix Subtitles(02:21:28) Season 3 MVP(02:23:00) Season 5 Lookahead
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The 2025 Fall Hype Meter
30 september 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
There’s more to be hyped about than falling leaves and Halloween! Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Lees meer
(0:00) Intro
(11:06) 'Predator: Badlands'
(14:20) 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
(20:21) 'The Running Man'
(23:46) 'Star Wars: Visions' Volume 3
(26:44) 'Wicked: For Good'
(33:24) 'Fallout' Season 2
(38:05) 'The Everlasting'
(42:20) 'The Strength of the Few'
(46:00) 'Frankenstein'
(51:12) 'Bugonia'
(55:34) 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 2
(59:40) 'Pluribus'
(1:04:50) 'Stranger Things' Season 5
(1:10:08) Honorable mentions
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Mike Wargon and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 8 Deep Dive. Plus: Timothy Olyphant!
24 september 2025 · 2 uur 35 min
Jo, Mal, and Rob are back together to dive deep into the final episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1! They talk about how the episode begins in contrast to how the previous episode ended, Morrow vs. Kirsh, looking ahead to a potential Season 2, and so much more! Also, the one and only Kirsh, Timothy Olyphant, joins Jo and Mal! Timothy discusses what he liked about portraying the synthetic character, working with Babou Ceesay, Kirsh’s relationship with Issac, and the "milking" process. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(08:08) Opening Snapshot
(37:11) Deep Dive
(37:45) Fill In the Gaps
(43:09) Kids In Cages … What Could Go Wrong?
(01:04:43) To Morrow and To Morrow and To Morrow
(01:14:02) Battle Bots: Morrow Vs. Kirsh
(01:21:05) Wendy, Too, Is Sick of This Peter Pan Bullshit
(01:29:27) Hide and Seek
(01:34:57) Joe Vs. the Volcan-Eye
(01:46:25) Adults In Cages … What Could Go Wrong?
(01:49:26) Oh Needle Drops
(01:53:29) Looking Ahead to Season 2(01:58:42) Timothy Olyphant / Is Kirsh OK?
(02:00:56) Will there be a new Kirsh hairstyle?
(02:02:26) What is the “milking” process like?
(02:06:00) What was it about working with Babou Ceesay?
(02:09:16) What is the Kirsh-Isaac relationship?
(02:14:59) What is the most helpful note a director can give?
(02:16:22) Does Kirsh know how to flirt?
(02:17:55) What led to giving Kirsh the signature hip waggle?
(02:20:51) What does Kirsh really think of Boy Kavalier?
(02:24:29) Are Givens and Kirsh connected by his daddy issues?
(02:25:30) Which of his characters would survive longest in the Alien universe?Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Rob MahoneyGuest: Timothy OlyphantProducers: Jessie Lopez and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Reactions
23 september 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Mal and Jo are here to react to the surprise first look at ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’! They talk about their initial reactions and where we left off in Season 3 of 'The Mandalorian' before they each give their five favorite moments from the trailer! Lees meer
Intro (0:00:00)Opening Snapshot (4:09)Moment #1 (15:14)Moment #2 (31:30)Moment #3 (36:13)Moment #4 (40:37)Moment #5 (50:44)
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Chris ThomasAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna RamgopowellSocial: Jomi Adeniran
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'Peacemaker' Season 2 Midseason Awards. Plus: James Gunn!
19 september 2025 · 2 uur 3 min
They made a vow to pod, no matter how many realities they have to visit. Mallory Rubin is joined by Ben Lindbergh to hand out their midseason awards for 'Peacemaker' Season 2. Come for the Eagly talk, stay for the alternate-dimension takes. Later, James Gunn pops by for a chat with Mal on 'Peacemaker' Season 2, Episode 5; possible Season 3 theme song choices; the larger DCU; and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(05:14) Opening snapshot
(13:13) Most Important Eagly Moment
(22:09) Best Fight Sequence
(24:22) Favorite New Character
(30:31) Most Compelling Relationship
(37:07) Most Amusing Sequence
(41:36) Most Touching Moment
(46:26) Most Creative Use of an Alternate Reality
(51:54) Most Innovative Use of a Gunnverse Regular
(01:04:22) James Gunn on Episode 5
(01:12:14) James Gunn on the 11th Street Kids
(01:19:02) James Gunn on the emotion of the story
(01:23:05) James Gunn on animals
(01:30:18) James Gunn on S3 theme song suggestions
(01:35:22) James Gunn on the DCU
(01:45:04) James Gunn on Lex Luthor
(01:48:01) James Gunn on Batman
Host: Mallory Rubin
Guests: Ben Lindbergh and James Gunn
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, John Richter, Cameron Dinwiddie, Kevin Cureghian, and Belle Roman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7 Deep Dive
17 september 2025 · 2 uur 16 min
Jo, Mal, and Rob are back together to dive deep into the penultimate episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1! They talk about the Isaac aftermath, Wendy as “Mother,” Kirsh vs. Morrow Round 2, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(06:34) Opening snapshot
(11:14) Mailbag
(22:13) Slightly, Smee, and poor Arthur
(01:09:56) The Isaac aftermath
(01:31:51) Escape from Witch Mountain
(01:46:29) Eyeballs and secret synths
(01:57:04) Morrow vs. Kirsh: the rematch
(02:01:17) Wendy/Marcy is Mother
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Prestige’ | Nolan Revisited
12 september 2025 · 2 uur 28 min
Mal and Jo wrap up Hot Nolan Summer by revisiting Christopher Nolan’s 2006 movie, ‘The Prestige’! They discuss all the twists and turns of the movie and give out some superlatives! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(05:13) 'The Prestige'
(01:12:00) Funniest Moment(
01:18:31) Sickest Set Piece
(01:25:11) Who Is the Real Villain?
(01:33:06) Most Exquisitely Gorgeous Shot
(01:35:08) The Scene You Think About the Most
(01:45:45) Where Would You Put the One F-Bomb?
(01:47:40) Most Baffling Accent
(01:48:58) Best Use of a Nolan-verse Regular
(01:51:17) Best Stunt
(01:54:31) Stealth MVP
(01:59:06) Best Dead-Wife Moment
(02:01:36) Clearest “Great Man” Moment
(02:07:41) Regrettably Miscast and How to Replace Them
(02:08:28) Most Satisfying Twist
(02:09:24) The Horniest Moment
(02:11:13) The Line That Hits Hardest
(02:13:04) Most Devastating Moment
(02:15:42) Most Unforgettable Sound Design
(02:19:29) Should Have Returned to the Nolan-verse
(02:20:26) Most Nolan Thing About This Movie
(02:22:14) What About ‘The Odyssey’ Are You Most Hyped About?
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 6 Deep Dive
10 september 2025 · 2 uur 15 min
Jo and Rob dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘Alien: Earth’! They discuss some sad character deaths, the implications of resetting Nibs, what is actually canon in the ‘Alien’ universe, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(05:49) Opening Snapshot
(17:45) Mailbag
(33:39) The Peter Pan Question
(39:00) Hermit and Kirsch Watching Wendy With the Alien
(43:40) Resetting Nibs
(53:25) Hermit and Wendy
(01:01:52) Arbitration
(01:13:56) Morrow and Kirsch in the Elevator
(01:24:54) Slightly Gets an Upgrade in His Zoom Background
(01:30:04) Hermit Drawing a Map and on Patrol
(01:34:31) Fully Grown Alien
(01:36:46) Kirsch Tells Isaac/Tootles to Take Care of the Critters
(01:51:21) Wendy Confronts Dame about Nibs
(02:00:55) Arthur and Slightly at the Lab
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 1 Rewatch
5 september 2025 · 2 uur 45 min
It’s finally time for Mal and Jo to venture into the Hellmouth! They start their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with Season 1! They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(08:15) Opening Snapshot
(49:33) Our Favorites
(01:36:02) Favorite Line
(01:42:21) Best Villain of the Week
(01:51:24) Best Fit
(01:55:28) Favorite Episode
(01:59:25) Best Coredlia-ism
(02:02:44) Best Guest Star
(02:06:41) When Willow Cries, We Cry
(02:14:02) Best Fight Scene
(02:18:44) Horniest Moment
(02:24:07) Most 1997 Thing
(02:27:26) Cringiest Low-Budget Moment
(02:31:13) Most Creative Dusting
(02:33:20) Funniest Moment
(02:36:25) Most Emotional Moment
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, John Richter, and Chris Thomas
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Alien: Earth' Episode 5 Deep Dive. Plus: Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay!
3 september 2025 · 2 uur 17 min
Mal, Jo, and Rob come together to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Alien: Earth’! First, they catch up on how Jo is liking the season so far. Then, they talk about the decision to put a mini ‘Alien’ movie inside the show, the revelations about Morrow’s history, and more. Later, Mal and Jo are joined by showrunner Noah Hawley and the actor who plays Morrow, Babou Ceesay, to talk all about this intense episode! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(09:07) Jo’s Episode 1-4 Takes(34:10) A Mini ‘Alien’ Movie in our TV Show!(59:23) Morrow’s History(01:06:48) The Boy/Petrovich Reveal(01:08:20) Please Pick the Worst Way to Die(01:29:07) Humans: We Have Some Notes(01:33:43) Aliens: We Stand in Awe(01:41:24) Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay
Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and Rob MahoneyGuests: Noah Hawley and Babou CeesayProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Revisited
28 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 58 min
Mal and Jo are back together and in Hawkins to continue their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Next up: revisiting Season 2! They talk about their original experience with this season and hand out some superlatives! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(08:46) Opening snapshot
(22:08) Best New Addition
(31:03) Most Important Relationship
(38:39) Funniest Moment
(42:46) Most Emotional Moment
(45:45) Scariest Moment
(54:12) Goopiest Moment
(57:51) Best Coming-of-Age Moment
(01:03:16) Award for Honoring the Nerds
(01:10:05) Ship Wars
(01:15:38) Best Quote
(01:18:03) Most Memorable Visual
(01:22:01) Favorite Pop Culture Influence
(01:24:49) Most Potent Use of ’80s Nostalgia
(01:27:59) ’80s parenting: We have some notes
(01:31:14) Sophomore slump miscalculation
(01:33:47) The Fit (or Hair) Lord of S2
(01:36:17) Best Needle Drop
(01:39:01) The Most Netflix-y Subtitle
(01:41:27) Season MVP
(01:46:33) The Most Enticing Endgame Setup
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon Jones
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Alien: Earth' Episode 4 Deep Dive
27 augustus 2025 · 2 uur
Mal and Rob are back to dive deep into the fourth episode of ‘Alien: Earth.’ They talk about Wendy’s new skill, Morrow and Slightly’s chats, the xenolung, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(03:29) Opening Snapshot(09:34) The Opening Montage(13:09) Diagnosing Wendy(51:06) The Xenolung(57:54) Nibs’s Session With Dame Sylvia(01:04:45) Wendy Shows Hermit Her Room(01:08:02) Peter Pan Corner(01:11:52) Morrow and Slightly Have a Chat(01:18:17) Arthur Implores Dame Sylvia(01:27:35) Morrow Levels Up His Control(01:31:13) Atom Reminds Hermit Who’s in Charge(01:37:04) Boy and Wendy Have a Chat(01:45:12) Tootles Requests a New Name(01:48:25) This Poor Sheep!
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Rob MahoneyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon JonesSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere Deep Dive. Plus: James Gunn!
23 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 57 min
Mal is joined by Mike Golic Jr. to dive deep(ish) into the ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 premiere! They talk about the continuity retcon, where we find all of our characters, and, of course, the orgy. Later, Mal talks to James Gunn about the show! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(07:58) Opening Snapshot(18:24) The New Opening Credits Song and Dance(25:24) The Continuity Retcon(31:15) A.R.G.U.S(41:10) The 11th Street Kids(01:05:53) Peacemaker(01:45:30) James Gunn Interview
Host: Mallory RubinGuests: Mike Golic Jr. and James GunnProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 3 Deep Dive
20 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 7 min
Mal is once again joined by Rob Mahoney to dive deep(ish) into the third episode of ‘Alien: Earth.’ They talk about Wendy and Hermit’s relationship, Boy Kavalier’s motivations, the lost boys starting to turn on each other, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(09:31) Opening Snapshot(11:55) Wendy and Hermit(38:13) Creatures(48:32) The Lost Boys(01:26:58) The Prodigy Braintrust(01:48:50) Morrow
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Rob MahoneyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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2025 Stock Watch: DCU, MCU, and More Buys, Sells, and Holds
15 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 48 min
Mal is joined by many of your favorite Ringer hosts to talk about what stocks they’re buying, selling, or holding in the world of fandom. From the MCU and DCU to video game adaptations and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ they talk about it all! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(01:57) Sean: Video game adaptations(15:57) Van: The MCU(01:00:01) Charles: Tom Holland(01:14:16) Daniel: The DCU(01:22:08) Ben: Warner Bros. Pictures(01:32:29) Meg: ‘Brimstone’(01:41:57) Jomi: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’(01:52:27) Steve: ‘Battle Beast’(02:00:41) Kate: Cute animal merch(02:10:28) Jodi: Survival stories(02:23:05) Andy: Whimsy
Host: Mallory RubinGuests: Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Daniel Chin, Ben Lindbergh, Meg Schuster, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, Kate Halliwell, Jodi Walker, and Andy Greenwald
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopowellSocial: Jomi Adeniran
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‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1-2 Deep Dive, Plus Noah Hawley and Alex Lawther!
13 augustus 2025 · 2 uur 32 min
Mal is joined by Rob Mahoney to dive deep into the first two episodes of ‘Alien: Earth’! They talk about everything from the Xenomorph to the tech overlords to some unexpected ‘Peter Pan’ references. Later, you can listen to an interview with Noah Hawley and Alex Lawther that Mal and Jo did at Comic-Con! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(14:23) Opening snapshot(30:42) The Maginot(01:02:02) Tech overlords(01:33:29) The Lost Boys(01:47:35) Hermit and Wendy(02:13:09) Odds and ends(02:17:33) Noah Hawley and Alex Lawther
Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Rob Mahoney, and Joanna RobinsonGuests: Noah Hawley and Alex LawtherProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Deep Dive
31 juli 2025 · 2 uur 6 min
Mal and Jo travel across the multiverse to Earth-828 to break down the latest entry in the MCU, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’! They dive deep into each character, discuss the visuals and the story, and break down what it all means going forward. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(08:18) Opening Snapshot(18:05) Box Office(23:58) State of the MCU(28:21) How We Got Here(48:49) Reed Richards(01:22:02) Sue Storm(01:31:43) Ben Grimm(01:39:06) Johnny Storm(01:41:15) Silver Surfer(01:49:57) Galactus(01:53:24) Franklin Richards(01:55:21) Stinger
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jonathan FriasSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Our Top 5 Moments from San Diego Comic-Con 2025
28 juli 2025 · 46 min
Mal and Jo are coming to you from San Diego Comic-Con to give you their favorite moments from the convention! From the ‘Alien Earth’ panel that Jo hosted to taking pictures with cosplayers, they talk about it all! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(03:02) Jo’s panel reactions(05:06) Meeting the listeners(09:00) ‘Peacemaker’ panel(11:58) Mal’s panel reactions(16:25) ‘Percy Jackson’ panel(20:02) Hanging with the Ringer-Verse crew(22:54) ‘Interview with the Vampire’ panel(29:06) ‘Project Hail Mary’ panel(33:37) ‘Alien: Earth’ panel
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Inception' Turns 15 | Nolan Revisited
23 juli 2025 · 2 uur 43 min
Hot Nolan Summer continues! Mal and Jo are back to revisit Christopher Nolan’s 2010 movie, ‘Inception.’ They discuss how the movie holds up 15 years after its release, and give out some superlatives. They break down everything from the most baffling accent to the sickest set piece, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(10:38) Opening Snapshot
(18:04) Hot Nolan Summer: 'Inception'
(01:12:54) Funniest Moment
(01:17:36) Sickest Set Piece
(01:22:51) Who Is the REAL Villain of This Movie?
(01:30:47) Most Exquisitely Gorgeous Shot
(01:37:58) The Scene You Think About the Most
(01:48:34) Where Would You Put the One F-bomb?
(01:50:28) Most Baffling Accent
(01:54:50) Best Use of a Nolan-verse Regular
(01:59:22) Best Stunt(02:04:54) Stealth MVP
(02:09:32) Best Dead Wife Moment
(02:11:31) Clearest “Great Man” Moment
(02:14:16) Regrettable Miscasting
(02:17:32) Most Satisfying Twist
(02:22:54) The Horniest Moment of This Film
(02:25:28) The Line that Hits the Hardest
(02:27:57) Most Devastating Moment
(02:31:28) Most Unforgettable Zimmerism
(02:32:54) Never Returned to the Nolan-verse But Should Have
(02:34:28) The Most Nolan Thing About This Movie
(02:35:25) What About ‘The Odyssey’ Are You Most Hyped For?
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The ‘Superman’ Deep Dive
13 juli 2025 · 2 uur 19 min
We’ve called in the Justice Gang! Mal is joined by Van Lathan and Sean Fennessey to dive deep into James Gunn’s 'Superman.' They delve into their thoughts on the movie, James Gunn’s vision for the character, David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, the heavy amount of themes in the film, the world-building of the new DCU, and more! Lees meer
Also, The Ringer-Verse is going to Comic-Con! We'll be hosting our very own panel at 6 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 24, at Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina for all badge holders.
Intro (00:00)Opening Snapshot (09:53)Initial Thoughts (21:23)David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent (48:34)Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane (57:27)The Themes of 'Superman' (01:01:51)Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor (01:16:29)Clark’s Parents (01:29:37)Krypto! (01:44:25)Mr. Terrific and the Justice Gang (01:49:14)Jimmy Olsen and Friends (02:01:17)Post-Credit Scenes (02:06:32)
Hosts: Mallory RubinGuests: Van Lathan and Sean FennesseyProducers: John Richter and Eduardo OcampoSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Back to the Future' Turns 40, and Our Top Time-Travel Moments
9 juli 2025 · 2 uur 51 min
Destiny has brought you here, this podcast is your density. Mal and Jo are back as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Back to the Future'! They discuss the cultural impact the franchise has made, Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly, timeline theories, and of course the incestuous horndog legend that is Lorraine McFly. Next, they come up with 12.1 questions about film and share their top five time-travel moments of the quarter century. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(00:56) ‘Back to the Future’ turns 40!
(07:36) Opening snapshot
(01:09:30) 1.21 Gigawhats (12.1 questions about ‘Back to the Future’)
(01:10:05) Most quotable line
(01:14:25) What’s the most 1985 thing about this movie?
(01:19:43) Best Biff-ism
(01:24:58) Most ironic statement from either Marty McFly pre-time travel, or other people post-time travel?
(01:27:48) Crispiest Glover moment?
(01:33:47) Most iconic costume? (Non-Orange Puffy Vest Edition)
(01:37:00) Most concerning Einstein moment
(01:41:20) Favorite example of the BTTF franchise’s cultural impact
(01:51:06) Favorite needle drop?
(01:53:47) Chrispiest Lloyd moment?
(02:01:07) What’s your biggest time-travel quibble?
(02:06:19) What’s the horniest moment not involving incest?
(02:08:03) The most astonishing incest moment?
(02:13:01) Top five time-travel moments of the quarter century
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Jessie Lopez and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Squid Game' Season 3, Episodes 4-6 Reactions
4 juli 2025 · 1 uur 50 min
Mal and Jo are back to wrap up ‘Squid Game’ Season 3! They break down the final three episodes by discussing the final game, a CGI baby, a surprising cameo, and more! Later, they discuss what games should be in the American version. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(09:07) ‘Fourth Wing’ and ‘The Last of Us’ News(22:04) Opening Snapshot(36:04) Was the Final Game Captivating Enough?(51:55) Which Death Hit You the Hardest?(01:12:54) Too Much Baby-in-Peril Action?(01:16:43) Thoughts on Myung-gi(01:26:24) No-eul and 246(01:30:28) Jun-ho(01:32:29) Favorite or Least Favorite Payoff(01:36:18) Cate Blanchett Cameo(01:39:39) What Games Should Be in the American Season?
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Squid Game' Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Reactions
2 juli 2025 · 1 uur 47 min
Mal and Jo are back for some more life-or-death games in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3! They break down the first three episodes by discussing the characters and relationships they were most invested in, as well as the emotional moments, surprising twists, and meaningful deaths. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(00:53) ‘Project Hail Mary’ trailer reaction(12:55) ‘Squid Game’(41:12) Characters we’re invested in(49:48) Relationships we’re invested in(01:01:24) Most meaningful death(01:13:07) Most intriguing commentary(01:24:20) What’s the deal with the VIPs?(01:29:36) Most emotional moment(01:37:07) Most surprising twist(01:38:42) Most harrowing game
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 1 Revisited
26 juni 2025 · 2 uur 18 min
Mal and Jo are back in Hawkins and the Upside Down for a rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. First up: Revisiting Season 1! They talk about their original experience with the show and hand out some superlatives! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(06:21) Opening Snapshot(29:48) Favorite Episode(36:43) Most Important Friendship(48:19) Funniest Moment(51:34) Most Emotional Moment(01:01:24) Scariest Moment(01:08:41) Most Electric Moment(01:14:22) Best Coming-of-Age Moment(01:19:00) Honoring the Nerds(01:25:32) Best Quote(01:27:31) Most Memorable Visual(01:33:35) Goopiest Goop(01:35:50) The Internet Was Wrong About This(01:41:29) Favorite Pop Culture Reference(01:45:02) Most Potent Use of '80s Nostalgia(01:46:55) Fit Lord(01:49:46) Best Needle Drop(01:51:33) Most Netflix-y Subtitle(01:52:32) Most Enticing Endgame Setup(02:01:57) Biggest Season 5 Question(02:10:24) Season 1 MVP
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘28 Years Later’ and Our Zombie Survival Team
25 juni 2025 · 2 uur 25 min
Mal and Jo are here to discuss ‘28 Years Later.’ They talk about what worked, what didn’t, the future of the franchise, and more! Plus, they create their pop culture zombie survival team! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(06:24) ‘28 Years Later’
(41:14) The Father
(01:17:19) The Mother
(01:38:28) The Elder
(01:53:14) The Jimmy Gang
(01:58:43) The Bone Temple
(02:03:00) Our Pop Culture Zombie Survival Team
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Our 10 Favorite Speeches of the Century (So Far)
19 juni 2025 · 2 uur 39 min
Mal and Jo are going through their favorite speeches of the century. Listen as they struggle to narrow it down from ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Andor,’ and much more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(7:45) Rules(21:03) Jo’s no. 10(26:03) Mal’s no. 10(31:14) Jo’s no. 9(36:15) Mal’s no. 9(43:07) Jo’s no. 8(48:46) Mal’s no. 8(55:25) Jo’s no. 7(58:55) Mal’s no. 7(01:05:59) Jo’s no. 6(01:12:35) Mal’s no. 6(01:16:04) Jo’s no. 5(01:23:57) Mal’s no. 5(01:30:05) Jo’s no. 4(01:34:31) Mal’s no. 4(01:41:08) Jo’s no. 3(01:46:42) Mal’s no. 3(01:53:33) Jo’s no. 2(02:02:22) Mal’s no. 2(02:07:11) Jo’s no. 1(02:14:17) Mal’s no. 1(02:21:24) Honorable mentions
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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'Batman Begins' Turns 20 | Nolan Revisited
17 juni 2025 · 2 uur 16 min
It’s Hot Nolan Summer! Mal and Jo are back to revisit Christopher Nolan’s first Batman movie, ‘Batman Begins.’ They discuss how the movie holds up 20 years after its release and give out some superlatives. They break down everything from the most baffling accent to the sickest set piece and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(06:41) ‘Batman Begins’ turns 20
(01:00:59) Funniest line/moment
(01:04:08) Sickest set piece
(01:09:18) Who is the real villain of the movie?
(01:17:04) Most exquisitely gorgeous shot
(01:20:16) The scene you think about the most
(01:29:13) Where would you put the one f-bomb?
(01:32:52) Most baffling accent
(01:35:25) Best use of a Nolanverse regular
(01:40:41) Best stunt
(01:44:28) Stealth MVP
(01:50:28) Best dead wife moment
(01:53:30) Clearest “great man” moment
(01:56:38) Regrettably miscast and how to replace them
(01:58:03) Most satisfying twist
(01:59:50) Horniest moment
(02:02:05) The line that hits the hardest
(02:03:49) Most devastating moment
(02:05:50) Most unforgettable Zimmerism
(02:08:45) Never returned to the Nolanverse but should have
(02:09:15) The most Nolan thing about this movie
(02:10:59) What about ‘The Odyssey’ are you most hyped for?
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The 2025 Summer Hype Meter
13 juni 2025 · 1 uur 39 min
Let the hype flow through you! Mal and Jo are here again to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this summer season! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(01:50) ‘House of R’ Summer Lookahead(12:09) Rules(18:21) ‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil’(22:30) ‘Ironheart’(25:39) ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’(27:56) ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’(35:58) ‘Eyes of Wakanda’(38:16) ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2(43:23) ‘Katabasis’(48:19) ‘Squid Game’ Season 3(53:47) ‘28 Years Later’(01:00:35) ‘Alien: Earth’(01:08:27) ‘Star Trek: Strange New Words’ Season 3(01:14:31) ‘Fantastic Four: The First Steps’(01:22:03) ‘Superman’(01:29:52) Honorable Mentions
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Ballerina’ and Our 10 Burning 'John Wick' Questions
11 juni 2025 · 1 uur 44 min
Mal and Jo are back to go through the latest installment in the John Wick universe, ‘Ballerina.’ They discuss the film’s box office results, break down what changed in the extensive reshoots, and talk about the future of the 'John Wick' franchise and whether it can survive without Keanu Reeves. Next, they each come up with five burning questions about ‘Ballerina’ and the rest of the Wickverse. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(05:45) Opening snapshot(08:45) Box office results(25:32) What happened during the reshoots?(32:12) Our history with the Wickverse(42:38) Burning questions(43:59) Timeline continuity issues(55:43) Training dogs to attack the crotch(58:33) Is it time for the Continental to change its policies?(01:05:16) Is Evanescence's "Fight Like a Girl" the worst needle drop?(01:10:18) How much of a city in the Wickverse is made up of assassins?(01:15:42) What about the rest of the children at Hallstatt?!(01:17:15) Will the Director and Ruska Roma look to recruit at Hallstatt?(01:24:45) Accent corner with Joanna Robinson(01:28:13) Who put the hit on Eve?(01:39:35) Letter grades and final reaction
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Jessie Lopez and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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‘Mission: Impossible’ Movie Draft
6 juni 2025 · 1 uur 56 min
Mal and Jo are joined by Rob Mahoney for the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie draft! They’ll be drafting their best Ethan Hunt, two team members, a villain, a MacGuffin, a stunt, and a device/gadget. Later, they also rank the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(08:21) Rules
(18:39) Mal Pick 1
(21:57) Rob Pick 1
(27:06) Jo Pick 1
(31:00) Jo Pick 2
(33:26) Rob Pick 2
(35:29) Mal Pick 2
(40:06) Mal Pick 3
(43:06) Rob Pick 3
(44:31) Jo Pick 3
(47:26) Jo Pick 4
(50:43) Rob Pick 4
(57:31) Mal Pick 4
(01:01:52) Mal Pick 5
(01:07:11) Rob Pick 5
(01:10:36) Jo Pick 5
(01:12:42) Jo Pick 6
(01:16:44) Rob Pick 6
(01:19:34) Mal Pick 6
(01:23:54) Mal Pick 7
(01:28:55) Rob Pick 7
(01:32:48) Jo Pick 7
(01:37:03) Recap
(01:39:39) Honorable Mentions
(01:46:32) ‘Mission: Impossible’ Rankings
(01:51:16) Outro
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guest: Rob Mahoney
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Showrunner Tony Gilroy on World-Building, the Ideology of 'Andor,' and Characters He'll Miss Writing For
3 juni 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Mal and Jo are joined by ‘Andor’ showrunner Tony Gilroy! They dive into everything from the world-building and ideology of ‘Andor’ to the fate of the Maya Pei Brigade, what’s in Syril’s box, and much more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro(05:08) Speeches and Quotes in ‘Andor’(07:16) World-Building in ‘Andor’(10:24) The Sense of Place and Ideology in ‘Andor’(15:30) Balance of Characters(21:15) Power Dynamics and How They Shift(23:32) If You Made ‘Rogue One’ After ‘Andor,’ How Would it Be Different?(25:41) Jyn and Cassian’s Relationship(26:52) Figuring Out Character Retributions(29:42) Luthen and Saw(34:35) Staying in His Five-Year Period(36:40) Taking the Ideas of ‘Andor’ and Moving Beyond It(43:39) Which Characters Will You Miss Writing For?(46:11) Cinta Kaz and Tay Kolma’s Demise(48:00) B2EMO and a Farewell Scene with Cassian(51:57) Budget Restrictions Where They Had to Get Creative(56:56) Lessons to Take from ‘Andor’(01:00:35) Syril’s Private Box and Enza(01:03:04) Did Anyone from the Maya Pei Brigade Survive?
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonGuest: Tony GilroyProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The 2025 Spring Mailbag
30 mei 2025 · 1 uur 44 min
From books to ‘Star Wars’ to ‘The Last of Us,’ the House of R mailbag is here. Jo and Mal are here to answer all of your burning questions about the content you love! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(07:09) Book club with the Orioles
(17:39) House of R countdowns
(25:19) R-rated 'Star Wars' movies
(43:49) 'Survivor 50' casting
(52:30) 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot
(57:37) Book recommendations
(01:13:13) Bras and gauze in 'The Last of Us'
(01:21:15) Food options in 'The Last of Us'
(01:28:43) Finale reaction
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducers: Jessie Lopez and John RichterSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Rogue One’ Revisited Through the Lens of ‘Andor’
28 mei 2025 · 3 uur 27 min
Mal and Jo are joined by Chris Ryan to talk about how ‘Andor’ has changed their perception of ‘Rogue One.’ Then they dive deep into the movie and talk about each moment and character through the lens of ‘Andor.’ Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(07:21) Opening snapshot with Chris Ryan
(50:27) Krennic comes for Galen
(01:04:01) Cassian meets Tivik on Kafrene
(01:10:48) Prison break: Jyn Erso
(01:15:23) Taking Jyn to Yavin
(01:23:21) Project: Imperial infighting
(01:35:23) Converging on Jedha
(01:58:07) Saw and Jyn reunite and hear Galen’s message
(02:21:05) A change of heart on Eadu
(02:38:28) A tense flight back to Yavin
(02:42:13) Everyone in a position of power embarrasses themselves
(02:56:36) Our rogues get their name
(03:00:41) The Battle of Scarif
(03:06:48) Cassian and Jyn versus Project Stardust
(03:22:02) Vader chases us to 'A New Hope'
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producers: Jonathan Frias and Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 7 Deep Dive
26 mei 2025 · 3 uur 1 min
Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the season two finale of ‘The Last of Us’! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this devastating episode. They talk about Ellie’s confession to Dina, a shocking death, catching up with Abby, and (most importantly) where is Shimmer!? Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(24:08) A night at the theater
(35:16) Shimmer name check #1
(01:10:59) Shimmer name check #2
(01:23:15) It’s not our war
(01:39:08) Is my Costco membership still good in the apocalypse?
(01:49:56) The confusingly named Kingston Bookstore
(02:13:01) I’m seasick just watching this
(02:15:38) Day trip to the aquarium
(02:32:52) Curtain call
(02:43:30) Seattle day 1 (Again)
(02:45:45) Spoilers: a fungus among us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 6 Deep Dive
20 mei 2025 · 3 uur 3 min
Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss this flashback-filled episode. They talk about Joel and Ellie’s trip to the museum, Eugene’s death, Ellie finding out the truth, and more! Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(18:44) Austin, 1983
(44:48) Vanilla … It’s Easier
(52:59) “All My Missing Stolen Parts”
(01:25:54) “This Is Just Too Good to Be Gone”
(01:50:04) “When the Hurricanes and Cyclones Raged”
(02:00:29) “I’m Grateful Now They’ve Left”
(02:05:35) “All the Complexities and Games”
(02:29:45) “When Wind Turned Dirt to Dust”
(02:32:34) “All the Missing Crooked Hearts”
(02:37:11) “All the Promises at Sundown”
(02:56:03) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Deep Dive
16 mei 2025 · 3 uur 51 min
Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Mal and Jo return to recap the final three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down Dedra's fate, Kleya and Luthen’s backstory, the build-up to ‘Rogue One’, and more. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(04:32) Opening Snapshot
(20:40) Lonni Shares the Endgame
(57:41) Dedra and Axis Face Off
(01:20:51) Panic at the ISB
(01:25:26) Luthen and Kleya: An Origin Story
(01:53:01) Kleya Hits the Hospital
(01:58:58) Heart Begins His Hunt
(02:04:23) Dedra Faces Krennic
(02:15:42) Kleya Signals for Help
(02:28:34) Orson and Lio!
(02:34:57) Mission Kleypossible
(02:46:28) The Not-So-Safehouse
(02:52:46) The Yavin Push Begins
(03:06:25) Reflections and Remembrances
(03:15:58) “One Single Thing Will Break the Siege”
(03:21:53) The Road to Rogue
(03:35:06) The End
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5 Deep Dive
13 mei 2025 · 2 uur 46 min
Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss a new evolution of the Cordyceps fungus, the arrival of some familiar faces in Seattle, and a major turning point for Ellie. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(23:01) Happy Mother’s Day
(50:16) Seattle day two
(01:02:21) "Future Days"
(01:22:31) Come and see
(01:44:55) I love you; I know
(01:57:03) A walk in the park
(02:15:14) Spores galore
(02:28:59) Present tense
(02:32:12) Spoilers: A fungus among us
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive
10 mei 2025 · 3 uur 52 min
The galaxy is watching! Mal and Jo to recap the seventh, eighth, and ninth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down what happens on Ghorman, the tragedy of Syril, Mon Mothma’s speech, Bix’s decision, and so much more. Lees meer
(00:00) Intro
(05:48) Opening Snapshot
(17:08) Wilmon Brings a Mission to Yavin
(44:11) Cassian Meets a Force Healer
(01:10:17) Cass and Wil Depart, Vel Visits Bix
(1:17:37) Syril Confronts Dedra, Part 1
(01:31:26) The Ghorman Front Prepares
(1:51:43) Forces Arrive on Ghorman
(2:04:39) Taking to the Plaza
(2:26:23) Syril Confronts Dedra (Again), Part 2
(2:34:08) The Ghorman Massacre
(2:45:21) Syril vs. Cassian
(2:55:46) Escaping Ghorman
(3:01:25) The Senate Stands on Edge
(3:07:45) Mon and Bail Plot and Scheme
(3:10:42) Cassian’s Next Assignment
(3:13:28) Luthen and Mon Meet
(3:18:36) The Extraction Teams Arrive
(3:20:41) Mon Mothma Makes a Speech for the Ages
(3:32:35) Mon and Cassian Flee
(3:35:37) Bix’s Decision
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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