'The Ringer-Verse' is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom. Hosted by a rotating lineup of The Ringer’s expert superfans—including The Midnight Boys Van Lathan and Charles Holmes and Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson from 'The House of R’—episodes provide energetic instant reactions to the latest releases, immersive deep dives on story themes and canon, mind-bending theories, and fresh takes on all of the superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy stories you love, from the MCU to 'Star Wars', DC to 'Game of Thrones', and beyond.

The Ringer-Verse

Mal and Joanna answer a bunch of your mailbag questions and tackle your burning theories about what they love to see in the world of fandom.
Mal's Book Recommendations:

‘The Great American Novel’ (Philip Roth)

‘Watership Down’ (Richard Adams)

The works of Ursula K. Le Guin

‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ (Gabrielle Zevin)

‘Project Hail Mary’ (Andy Weir)

‘The House in the Cerulean Sea’ (TJ Klune)

‘The Once and Future Witches’ (Alix E. Harrow)

‘This Is How You Lose the Time War’ (Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone)

‘Station Eleven’ (Emily St. John Mandel)

Adapt: ‘Fairyland’ novels (Catherynne M. Valente)

Reboot: ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy’ series (Douglas Adams)


Jo's Book Recommendations:

‘The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards’ (Kristopher Jansma)

‘All the Birds in the Sky’ (Charlie Jane Anders)

‘Carry On’ (Rainbow Rowell)

‘Circe’ (Madeline Miller)

‘Night Watch’ (Terry Pratchett)

‘Dealing with Dragons’ (Harcourt Brace)

‘Fire’ (Kristen Cashore)

‘Bitter Blue’ (Kristen Cashore)

‘Any Way the Wind Blows’ (Simon Snow)


Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Surviving in 'The Last of Us' Universe, Reading Recommendations, 'Doctor Who' Prep, and More Mailbag! | House of R

The Boys are here to discuss and debate the greatest comic book heroes of all time (07:13). They will each make their pick and give their reasons, stories, and even roasts to have the audience determine what will be the greatest character in all of comics culture!
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The Greatest Comic Book Hero of All Time Debate | The Midnight Boys

Steve and Jomi are back to dive into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with the three-episode Season 2 premiere of ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ on Amazon Prime (03:00). Later, the boys are joined by producer Kerm as they start their own Dungeons and Dragons journey (38:00).
Host: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Vox Machina’ Season 2 Premiere | Mint Edition

Joanna and Mal take you on a guided tour of their "Tropes Course" and, in honor of ‘The Last of Us,’ examines the story trope of the Lone Wolf and the Cub (09:19). They talk about the dynamics of travelers and the ones they protect—often on paths of redemption, revenge, and adventure.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘The Last of Us’ and the Lone Wolf and Cub Trope | House of R

The trailer for the newest season of 'The Mandalorian' is upon us, and the boys are here to weigh in on what makes Season 3 the most exiting one yet (06:09). Later, they add their own predictions for what may happen in the upcoming season by building the ultimate M-A-N-D-O bingo card (31:46).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Trailer Reaction, and the Mando Bingo Card | The Midnight Boys

Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped things of 2023! They are also joined by Sean Fennessey and Ben Lindbergh to add to the fun and discuss what they are most looking forward to in 2023 (15:51).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Sean Fenessey
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The 2023 Hype Draft | House of R

When you’re lost in the darkness, look for this pod. Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin answer 10 questions about what you need to know before watching HBO’s adaptation of Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’ (02:02). In their mostly spoiler-free conversation, they discuss what makes this video game so special and significant that it's being adapted, if you need to play the game before watching the show, the perfect casting of Joel and Ellie, as well as why a TV show is a better adaptation choice for the game over a movie. Then they answer the biggest question of all: Will this end the curse of bad video game adaptations?
Host: Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal 
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What You Need to Know Before Beginning HBO's ‘The Last of Us’

Charles has returned, and it's time he chimed in with the Midnight Boys to give their reactions to the latest trailer for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (09:11), along with speculating on whether this will set the tone for the future of the MCU. Later, the boys draft to make their ultimate video game character team in honor of 'The Last of Us' coming out this weekend (33:05).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Trailer Reactions, and the Video Game Character Draft | The Midnight Boys

Mal is joined by Ben Lindbergh to break down the story lines, characters, and Easter eggs in the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Bad Batch’ (5:21). Then they talk about what they’re looking forward to seeing from the rest of the season (1:05:04). Later, they look ahead to other Star Wars–related content coming out this year (1:21:11).

Host: Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Premiere and Previewing the Year Ahead in Star Wars | House of R

The Midnight Boys return in the new year and catch up with each other about some of the best things they saw over the holiday break (04:40)! Later, they take a spoiler-filled look at 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (46:54). Afterward, they give some of their predictions for what they're most looking forward to in 2023 (56:16).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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What We Saw Over Break, and Midnight Predictions for 2023 | The Midnight Boys

It's time to take a look back at 2022 as the entire Ringer-Verse family takes a look back and gives out some of the nest awards of the year form hand picked categories from Heartthrob of the Year, Sidekick of the Year, and many many more!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and Charles Holmes
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The 2022 Versies Awards

Join Mal, Joanna, and a multitude of guests as they give you a list of recommendations to accompany all of the biggest releases of the year. If you enjoyed anything the Ringer-Verse covered this year, then you'll love these!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guests: Chris Ryan, Kim Renfro, Ben Lindbergh, Dave Gonzalez, Zach Kram
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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House of R(ecommends): If You Loved These Five Stories, Here's What to Try Next | House of R

The time has finally come to re-rank all of the Midnight Boys' scores on the famous Midnight Meter! Van, Charles, Jomi, and Steve reassess all of the hit properties from the past year and revamp their personal scores with a bit more hindsight. (07:35)
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The Midnight Mulligans | The Midnight Boys

Sullys stick together! And so do Charles and Mallory as they discuss the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's groundbreaking CGI masterwork (02:21). They discuss what works best and what to take away from this holiday blockbuster.
Hosts: Charles Holmes and Mallory Rubin
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Avatar: The Way of Water' Reactions

Before we reach the final level of 2022, Ben Lindbergh is joined by Matt James and Justin Charity to discuss the best games of the year. They begin by discussing the significant gaming trends that made this year's landscape, and what they're looking forward to in the new year (03:19) before getting to their collective top 10 (20:45).
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Matt James and Justin Charity
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The Top 10 Video Games of the Year

The Midnight Boys return to talk about the newest trailer for 'Across the Spider-Verse' and what they hope to see in the long-awaited sequel (06:43). Then, they discuss the multiple stories of big changes to the DCEU slate (13:49) and later play another game of armchair CEO with James Gunn's new DC (39:49).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Across the Spider-Verse, DC News, and Armchair CEO | The Midnight Boys

Jomi and Steve are back to dive into some of their favorite shows this year that they weren’t previously able to discuss, including ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ (5:00), ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ (09:00), ‘Pantheon’ (14:00), ‘Catwoman: Hunted’ (19:30), and more. Later, producer Kerm joins the conversation to highlight some of his favorite Marvel comic books of 2022, headlined by ‘Immortal X-Men’ (37:00).
Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Things We Missed in 2022 | Mint Edition

As the year comes to a close, Mal and Jo look at their top 10 moments of 2022, and talk about their favorite shows, movies, and pieces of IP!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Top 10 Moments of 2022 | House of R

Time to press start and make way for Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran to give their thoughts on the newest Marvel video game 'Midnight Suns' (03:38). They also discuss the bigger Marvel slate of games, as well as DC's game offerings to come, and what they want out of their superhero games.
Hosts: Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Midnight Suns' and the State of Superhero Games

The "Jovanna" experience returns with Joanna and Van to discuss the much-anticipated premiere of the Disney+ series 'Willow' (04:23). They also dive into their favorite characters and discuss some of the squandered IP reboots of this year.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Willow' Episodes 1-2 Reactions

It is time to take the journey. In anticipation of the newest Disney+ series, Joanna, Van, and Mal return to discuss the 1988 fantasy classic 'Willow' (05:43). They bring you all their musings on the classic adventure film and how it shaped the era of fantasy to come.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Revisiting 1988's 'Willow' Ahead of the New Series | House of Midnight

Steve and Jomi are joined by Daniel Chin to give their reactions to the newest Marvel studios special presentation starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. They share their thoughts on Drax and Mantis having starring roles, Kevin Bacon’s performance and more (4:08). Then Daniel Chin talks with James Gunn about the process of making this special and what to expect from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (50:49).

Hosts: Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adenierian
Guest: Daniel Chin
Associate Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' Reactions, Plus James Gunn | Mint Edition

Jo and Mal are ready to head to Ferrix and break down the season finale of 'Andor!' They begin with Mon Mothma’s role in the episode (12:00) before discussing the use of water (57:00) and explaining why Maarva’s speech was so powerful (91:00). Finally they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to theorize about the post-credit scene and talk about loose ends for Season 2 (119:00).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Associate Producer: Mike Wargon
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 12 Deep Dive | The House of R

Fight back and tune in! It's time for the Midnight Boys to give you their instant reactions to the explosive Season 1 finale of 'Andor' (06:23). They discuss the impact this show has had with the larger IP era as a whole. Later, they give the first season a ranking on the 'Midnight Meter' and discuss what they would like to see in Season 2 (47:59).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 12 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

We don't want to be alone! So Jo and Mal are here to talk about the eleventh episode of 'Andor' (10:50). They also discuss the bizarre braid ritual in this episode and what Mon Mothma is facing in the lead-up to the season finale (50:20). Later they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to talk about all of their favorite 'Star Wars' creatures (98:26).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 11 Deep Dive | The House of R

Van, Charles, and Jomi are back to dive into the latest episode of ‘Andor’ (00:00). The guys give their overall reactions before diving into the death of Marva (18:00), the epic space battle (44:00), and much more.
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeniran
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Andor’ Episode 11 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Mal and Joanna are finally back to talking about the MCU! Listen as they go to the depths of Talokan to discuss ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ First, they activate the kimoyo beads by giving an opening snapshot of the film (5:02). Then, they go into the great mound for a deep dive into each character and story line (13:40). Later, they look ahead to the future of the MCU and talk about some heart-shaped Easter eggs you may have missed (2:32:23).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Deep Dive | House of R

We have made our pod a sunless place! But it is full of great discussion on the latest episode of 'Andor,' including some of the best 'Star Wars' content to ever exist! (09:55). Later, Ben Lindbergh joins to discuss some of the best speeches in 'Star Wars' history, and what makes a great speech (90:26). All before an illuminating chat with episode director Toby Haynes about this magnificent episode of television (02:07:31).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 10 Deep Dive, Plus Toby Haynes | The House of R

The hour is upon us and it is time for the Midnight Boys to give their instant reactions to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (04:07). They also discuss the fantastic introduction of the film's villain, Namor, to the MCU and what he means for the future (50:57). They also analyze the exciting final battle and what the ending means for the MCU, as well as the legacy of the character as a whole.
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

One way out! The Midnight Boys are back to sing the praises of the tenth episode of 'Andor' (04:15). They discuss the thrilling prison break and the emotional beats it hits (26:09). They also take a look at Mon Mothma's dilemma and what happens in the final two episodes.
Hosts: Van Lathan, Cahrles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 10 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

They want what you want! Jo and Mal jump back into the ISB and dive deep into the latest episode of 'Andor' (06:11). Later they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss the twisted meeting between him and Dedra, then they take a look at what is going on with his character (38:04). Joanna also sits down with actor Andy Serkis to discuss the compelling character of Keno Loy (1:59:58).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal 
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'Andor' Episode 9 Deep Dive, Plus Andy Serkis | House of R

On program! The Midnight Boys return to discuss their favorite moments from the latest episode of 'Andor,' as well as Cassian's escape plans (03:06). Later, the boys weigh in on last week's 'Tales of the Jedi' special and some key moments in the series (47:02).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Cahrles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 9 and 'Tales of the Jedi' Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Mal and Joanna return once again to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the latest episode of ‘Andor.’ But first, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to take a deeper look into Saw Gerrera, his character history, and how he interacts with the rest of the rebels (7:33). Then, they go for a deep dive into the episode, breaking down each character and storyline, while answering your questions (42:10).

If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 8 Deep Dive | House of R

This is the stuff, Ringer-Verse! Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson gather one last time to discuss their favorite moments of the first season of 'House of the Dragon' (05:22). They also share their final words and thank each other for a wonderful pod run (40:50). Then they have an in-depth chat with series director Greg Yaitanes to discuss the nuances of the first season (52:53). Later, they take a look at your emails in a non-book spoiler segment (93:10) before heading to the citadel library and looking into predicting what might happen in season two with all the book spoilers you can imagine (1:59:19).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon’ Season 1 Awards, Season 2 Book Look Ahead, and Greg Yaitanes Chat!

Hot floor! The Midnight Boys return to talk about the latest episode of 'Andor' and give their thoughts on Cassian's prison predicament (04:50). Later on, they give their thoughts on James Gunn's new role heading development for DC (51:44).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 8 Instant Reactions, and James Gunn's New Job | The Midnight Boys

The time has come! Now that the season finale of ‘House of the Dragon’ is upon us, Mal and Joanna give their thoughts on the exciting conclusion (05:40). Then they begin their monstrous deep dive into all of the consequential events that conclude this season (12:35). Later they give their episode awards!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 10 Deep Dive | House of R

The hierarchy of podcasting is about to forever change! The Midnight Boys come to you on a Monday to give you their weekend reactions to the hotly anticipated 'Black Adam' (4:48). They talk about the ups and downs of the Justice Society of America, as well as the final showdown (43:29). Later, they break down the latest trailer to 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (69:31).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Black Adam' and 'Ant-Man' Trailer Reactions | The Midnight Boys

The time has come for Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin to give their instant reactions to the explosive season finale of the first season of ‘House of the Dragon.’
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 10 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

At long last, Joanna and Mal are back in a galaxy far, far away to discuss ‘Andor.’ They start by catching up on what they’ve thought of the show so far and briefly breaking down the first six episodes (7:56). Then, they go for a deep dive into Episode 7 (“Announcement”) to break down each story line and character (1:08:26). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss Mon Mothma and her character history (2:01:18).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episodes 1-6 Catchup and Episode 7 Deep Dive | House of R

The Midnight Boys return to fix their brown collars, as well as give their reactions to the latest episode of 'Andor' (5:41). They also talk about the conflict brewing around Mon Mothma, and what it means to be in the new rebel alliance (21:12). Later, they discuss the emotional reunion between Cassian and Maarva and how it might be one of the most emotional scenes in all of the 'Star Wars' universe (33:35).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 7 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

It’s time to do a coup and dive deep into the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon.’ They head to the Dragonpit for some plot analysis (07:22). Later, they give out the episode’s awards (02:51:24), as well as look into book spoilers and see what they can predict for the future (02:59:19).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 9 Deep Dive | House of R

Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson give their thoughts and reactions to the penultimate episode of 'House of the Dragon' Season 1 and how the characters in Westeros still have the ability to shock us as The Dance of the Dragons begins.

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 9 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Charles Holmes and Justin Charity get you ready to hunt some devils as they react to the series premiere of 'Chainsaw Man!' They go over the history of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, how the pandemic ultimately drew in more readers, and why the story resonates with an American audience. Also, they discuss MAPPA’s reputation for creating high-level anime, the episode’s focus on Denji and Pochita, as well as the potential for a more widespread audience as the show grows.
Host: Charles Holmes and Justin Charity
Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Chainsaw Man' Series Premiere Reactions

Joanna and Mal are back in Middle-earth to talk about the Season 1 finale of 'The Rings of Power.’ They start by discussing their overall impressions of the episode (1:22). Then, they go for a Helm's-Deep deep dive into the episode to break down all the details, character moments, and major reveals (7:11). Then, they look ahead and talk about what could come next season (2:07:42). Later, Joanna is joined by ‘The Rings of Power’ showrunners, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay to discuss making the show as well as the character reveal in the finale (2:24:21)!
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
 
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Episode 8 Deep Dive. Plus, Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay | House of R

Ben is joined by the Mint Edition duo of Steve and Jomi to discuss the fourth-wall-breaking season finale of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law’ (02:00). The guys discuss what the episode could’ve been without Jen’s visit to the Marvel writers room (30:00). Later, they look at how the ‘She-Hulk’ season finale holds up against all other Marvel Phase Four finales (57:00).
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adeniran
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'She-Hulk’ Season Finale Reactions

The Midnight Boys return to take the 40 million and run, as well as give their reactions to the latest episode of 'Andor' (05:34). They also break down what might make this the best episode of the season so far (28:20). Later, they discuss the newly delayed slate of Marvel films due to 'Blade' searching for a new director (64:03).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 6 Instant Reactions, and Big MCU Delays | The Midnight Boys

Time to hear your petitions and join Mal and Joanna for the biggest episode of 'House of the Dragon' yet. First, they give their brief overall impressions of this important episode (07:40). Then, they dive into the Dragonpit and go deep into the plot details and analysis of the episode (14:36). Later, they give out the episode's awards, as well as look into book spoilers and see what they can predict for the future (03:06:10).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 8 Deep Dive | House of R

Get your gold masks on and join Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson as they give their thoughts on this rocking new episode of 'House of the Dragon' and what this twisted family does as a civil war is brewing.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 8 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Joanna and Van are here to dive into Marvel’s special presentation, ‘Werewolf By Night.’ The pair discusses the classic horror influence on the project, before switching gears to talk about future films like ‘Blade,’ as well as a potential 'Midnight Suns' project, and much more.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Werewolf By Night’ Instant Reactions

Joanna and Mal are back in Middle-earth to talk about the penultimate episode in Season 1 of 'The Rings of Power.’ They start by discussing their overall impressions of the episode (7:43). Then, they go for a Helm's-Deep deep dive into the episode to break down all the details and character moments in every storyline (11:59). Later, they discuss their theories about what's in store for the finale (2:02:22). Finally, they take a dip in the Forbidden Pool and analyze Prince Durin, looking ahead to what potential book spoilers might mean for his character arc (2:11:18).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Episode 7 Deep Dive | House of R

Ben Lindbergh is once again joined by Daniel Chin to dive into the penultimate episode of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ The guys dive into Daredevil’s official MCU debut, the romantic spark between Jen and Matt Murdock, LeapFrog, and much more.
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Daniel Chin
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘She-Hulk’ Episode 8 Reactions

The Pod remembers, and so do the Midnight Boys. This week, the boys give their thoughts on the fifth episode of 'Andor' (07:39). They discuss dissent in the gang that Cassian allies himself with (13:42), as well as what goes on with Syril and his life at home (39:24). Later, they talk about how well 'House of the Dragon' has gone in comparison to the original 'Game of Thrones' (51:14).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Keep a sharp eye and get ready to dive deep into the seventh episode of 'House of the Dragon' with Mal and Joanna! First, they give their brief overall impressions of this important episode (06:08). Then, they dive into the Dragonpit and go deep into the plot details and analysis of the episode (14:41). Later, they give out the episode's awards, as well as look into book spoilers and see what they can predict for the future (02:47:43).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 7 Deep Dive | House of R

It's the world's worst funeral on this week's 'House of the Dragon,' and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are here to give you all their instant reactions to this brand new episode!
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 7 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Joanna and Mal journey to Middle-earth once again to talk about the latest episode of 'The Rings of Power.' They start by discussing their overall impressions of the episode (8:13). Then, they go for a Helm's-Deep deep dive into the episode to break down all the details and character moments (23:13). Later, they discuss their theories after this episode’s explosive ending (1:41:32).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Episode 6 Deep Dive | House of R

Ben Lindbergh is back and he’s joined by Miles Surrey to discuss the seventh episode of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ The guys dive into Jen’s group therapy session with Abomination and several C-list villains.
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Miles Surrey
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘She-Hulk’ Episode 7 Reactions

Time to join the rebellion for real and join the Midnight Boys for their latest reactions to the fourth episode of 'Andor' (04:59). They talk about the strife and bureaucracy in the empire, along with what the fight for the galaxy looks like from all sides (41:58). Later, they take a look at the recent bombshell 'Deadpool 3' news, as well as the departure of the 'Blade' director (68:47).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Episode 4 Instant Reactions, 'Deadpool 3' and 'Blade' News | The Midnight Boys

It's time to jump to the future and dive deep into the sixth episode of 'House of the Dragon' with Mal and Joanna! First, they give their brief overall impressions of this important episode (05:59). Then, they dive into the Dragonpit and go deep into the plot details and analysis of the episode (11:11). Later, they give out the episode's awards, as well as look into book spoilers and see what they can predict for the future (02:45:23).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 6 Deep Dive | House of R

The great time jump is upon us, and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are here to talk all about the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon.'
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 6 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Joanna and Mal journey to Middle-earth once again to talk about the latest episode of 'The Rings of Power.' They start by discussing their overall impressions of the episode (3:02). Then they go for a Helm's-Deep deep dive into the episode to break down all the details and character moments (14:24). Later, they discuss if their theories about Halbrand or Adar have changed (1:25:10). Finally, they take a dip in the Forbidden Pool and look ahead to what potential book spoilers might mean for some of the revelations in the episode (1:35:02).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Episode 5 Deep Dive | House of R

Steve and Jomi are back to dive into the sixth episode of ‘She-Hulk.’ The guys break down Jen’s day as a bridesmaid, She-Hulk’s battle with Titania, and Mr. Immortal divorce cases.
Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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She-Hulk’ Episode 6 Reactions | Mint Edition

The Boys return to a galaxy far, far away and give their thoughts on the three-episode premiere of the highly anticipated new show 'Andor' (05:24). They later discuss the character of Cassian, the characters he surrounds himself with, and what makes this show so special (34:08).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Andor' Season Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

It's time to dive deep into the fifth episode of 'House of the Dragon' with Mal and Joanna! They give their brief overall impressions of this middle episode (06:19). Then, they dive into the dragon pit and go deep into the plot details and analysis of the episode (08:52). Later, they give out the episode's awards, as well as look into book spoilers and see what they can predict in the future (02:47:29).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 5 Deep Dive | House of R

It's weddings, murder, and scandal as Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson give their instant reactions to the fifth episode of 'House of the Dragon.'
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Jomi and Steve are back to celebrate a fantastic third season of ‘Harley Quinn’ by highlighting some of their favorite moments, characters, storylines, and more (02:40). Later, they are joined by showrunners  Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern, and Sarah Peters to discuss developing Season 3 of the show, what to expect from Season 4, the future of Harley and Poison Ivy’s relationship, and more (26:00)
Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman 
Guests: Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern, and Sarah Peters
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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‘Harley Quinn’ Season 3 Finale, And Showrunners Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern, and Sarah Peters | Mint Edition

Joanna and Mal journey to Middle-earth once again to talk about the latest episode of 'The Rings of Power.' They start by discussing their overall impressions of the episode (7:45). Then they go for a Helm's-Deep deep dive into the episode to break down all the details and character moments (14:57). Later, they discuss some of their theories about the mysterious characters throughout the show (1:44:29). Finally, they take a dip in the Forbidden Pool and look ahead to what potential book spoilers might mean for the future of the show (2:04:19).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Episode 4 Deep Dive | House of R

Ben Lindbergh is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss the fifth episode of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ They dive into Titania and She-Hulk’s court case, the legality of trademarking a superhero’s name, and more.
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Joanna Robinson
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘She-Hulk’ Episode 5 Reactions

The boys are back in town to deliver plans for a great pod! They revisit the popular film 'Rogue One' in anticipation of the 'Andor' premiere next week (05:05). Later they rank the film against the entire 'Star Wars' canon and debate what belongs on the top spot (51:53). Then, they give brief impressions of the latest controversial episode of 'House of the Dragon' (70:01).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The 'Rogue One' Rewatch and 'House of the Dragon' Thoughts | The Midnight Boys

Time to hit the Street of Silk with Mal and Jo to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They begin as they Rally the Realm with their overall impressions of this scandalous episode (06:59). Later they enter the Dragon Pit to investigate all the juicy plot details (09:49). Later, they hand out episode awards (2:23:12) and have a great chat with the show’s set decorator, Claire Richards, about the amazing sets and tapestries constructed for the show (02:32:17). They end with a trip down Spoiler Lane to talk about the book’s foreshadowing and what’s to come (02:48:49).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 4 Deep Dive | House of R

Gods be good! Chris Ryan is joined by Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson to give their immediate thoughts and reactions on the incredibly messed up fourth episode of 'House of the Dragon.'
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 4 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Van, Joanna, and Charles come to you live from Anaheim—fresh from the D23 Expo—to give their reactions to all the latest Disney news, including Marvel (00:45), Lucasfilm (67:08), and more.
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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D23 News Instant Reactions | House of Midnight

Joanna and Mal return to Middle-earth and talk about the latest episode of 'The Rings of Power.' They take a look at the opening snapshot of the show's critical reception and overall impressions (06:41). Then they go for a Helm's-Deep deep dive into the episode itself, with all the juicy plot details and character moments (16:59). Later, they take a dip in the Forbidden Pool and look ahead to what potential book spoilers might mean for the future of the show (88:41).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Episode 3 Deep Dive | House of R

Ben Lindbergh is joined by Jodi Walker to break down the fourth episode of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ They dive into Wong’s universal approval rating (02:00), She-Hulk’s dating life (10:00), and much more.
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Jodi Walker
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘She-Hulk’ Episode 4 Reactions

Van, Charles, and Jomi are back to give you their latest thoughts on the highly anticipated 'The Rings of Power' as Charles attempts to sell Van on the show (06:54). Then the boys dive into their thoughts on the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' (28:43). Later, they predict what they expect might be revealed at the D23 conference this weekend (51:53).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Rings of Power' and 'House of the Dragon' Catch-Up, Plus D23 Predictions | The Midnight Boys

Joanna and Mal return to discuss the third episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They offer thoughts on the episode when they Rally the Realm (5:06). Then they head to the Dragon Pit and dive deep into the episode (19:03). Later they give out awards for the episode (2:13:32) before getting into book spoilers and future-episode speculation (2:24:24). 

If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3 Deep Dive | House of R

Chris Ryan is joined by Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson to give their immediate thoughts and reactions to the third episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ and discuss the war in the Stepstones.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Mike Wargon
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Joanna and Mal journey to Middle-earth to break down ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ episodes 1 and 2. They start by giving their overall impressions of the show (8:09) before discussing each story line in the first two episodes (29:16). Later, they speculate on what is to come and talk about some of their theories about the identity of The Stranger (2:00:16). They finish by having a book-spoiler discussion about some of the events of the episode (2:12:24).
If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘Rings of Power’ Episodes 1 and 2 Deep Dive | House of R

Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin break down Episode 3 of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ They dive into Megan Thee Stallion’s cameo (11:00), Wong incriminating himself (39:00) as well as references to other MCU shows and movies baked into the episode (33:00).
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Daniel Chin
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'She-Hulk’ Episode 3 Reactions

Van returns and The Midnight Boys want to give their takes on the hottest new shows. They weigh in on the smash hit 'House of The Dragon', and see if they are ready to get back into the 'Game of Thrones' world (10:50). Then, they tap into the MCU hit show 'She-Hulk' and see if the attorney is going to bring justice to the MCU (41:27).
Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' and 'She-Hulk' Catch-Up | The Midnight Boys

Gods be good—Joanna and Mal return to discuss the second episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They offer thoughts on the episode when they Rally the Realm (04:52). Then they head to the Dragon Pit and dive deep into the episode (08:28). Later they bestow the award for the episode’s Faceless Man (02:40:14) and engage in book spoilers and future-episode speculation (02:43:01).

If you would like to email Mal and Joanna about the show, you can reach them at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 2 Deep Dive | House of R

Chris Ryan is joined by Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson to give their immediate thoughts and reactions to the intriguing and dragon-filled second episode of 'House of the Dragon'.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Episode 2 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Mal and Joanna are joined by ‘Rings of Power’ consulting producer, Bryan Cogman, to talk about the new show and all things ‘Lord of the Rings.’ They start by talking about how they each fell in love with ‘Lord of the Rings’ and the impact it has had on the fantasy genre (13:32). Later, they discuss their top three most essential ‘Lord of the Rings’ moments to revisit before ‘Rings of Power’ (1:07:06).

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The Most Essential 'The Lord of the Rings' Moments to Revisit Before 'Rings of Power,' With Bryan Cogman! | House of R

Ben Lindbergh and Khal Davenport break down Episode 2 of ’She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.’ They start by talking about their overall thoughts on the series so far (5:12), before recapping the latest episode (14:08). Later, they talk about how the episode crosses over with the rest of the MCU (22:17). Finally, in honor of Blonsky’s comeback, they each come up with a haiku about the show (50:41).

Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Khal Davenport
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘She-Hulk’ Episode 2 Reactions

Joanna Robinson joins Charles and the rest of the Midnight Boys for a draft of their favorite characters from the 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'The Legend of Korra' universe.
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Guest: Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Draft | The Midnight Boys

Mal and Joanna return to Westeros once again to give you their deep, DEEP dive into the season premiere of 'House of the Dragon', titled "The Heirs of the Dragon". They give their overall thoughts about this first episode and what it feels like to be back in the world of 'Game of Thrones' (07:05). Then they dive deep into the events of the episode, giving rich insights into all of these new and exciting characters (19:49). Later they offer up their own episode awards (02:44:39) and dive into book lore to give further insight into the season ahead (02:56:40).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 1 Deep Dive | House of R

‘Talk the Thrones’ has returned to break down the season premiere of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' spinoff, 'House of the Dragon.’ Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson mount their dragons to share their instant reactions to the much anticipated first episode (03:07), parse the implications of the premiere's biggest reveal, and more.
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'House of the Dragon' Season Premiere Reactions | Talk the Thrones

The time of dragons is almost at hand, and Mal and Joanna are here to give you some of the greatest and most essential 'Game of Thrones' moments to prepare you for the premiere of 'House of the Dragon' this Sunday (09:42).
You can email Mal and Jo about 'House of the Dragon' and 'Lord of the Rings' at hobbitsanddragons@gmail.com
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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The Most Essential 'Game of Thrones' Moments to Prep For 'House of the Dragon' | House of R

Steve and Jomi are back and ready to dive into the MCU’s latest installment, 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'. Listen as the guys share their thoughts on the battle of Hulk philosophies between Jennifer Walters and Bruce Banner (15:00), MCU connections (23:00), best bits (29:00), and more.
Hosts: Steve Ahlman and Jomi Adeniran
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Productional Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘She-Hulk’ Series Premiere Reactions | Mint Edition

The Midnight Boys return to talk about some of the best films and shows of the summer that they missed talking about. They give their spoiler-filled takes on:
'RRR' (09:30)
'Prey' (19:19)
'Nope' (25:27)
'Top Gun: Maverick' (33:38)
'Jurassic World: Dominion' (39:43)
'Bullet Train' (43:49)
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (49:45)
'The Bear' (54:31)
Hosts: Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Summer Bits We Missed: 'Prey,' 'RRR,' and More | The Midnight Boys

The hierarchy of power in podcasting is about to change! Mal and Joanna are back with their Fall Hype Meter to discuss all the great and exciting events in fandom left in the year (07:01).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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2022 Fall Hype Meter | House of R

The Midnight Boys bring you a very special episode as they attempt to answer 12 of the most pressing questions in pop culture, recorded live from the NABJ/NAHJ Conference in Las Vegas (10:48).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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12(ish) Questions to Midnight: Pop Culture Edition | Midnight Boys

It's a dream come true! Joanna and Mal return with writer and podcaster Marc Bernardin to discuss the first season of Netflix's 'The Sandman' (06:54). They break the season into three parts by discussing episodes 1-4 (28:04), then discuss their two favorite tales with episodes 5 and 6 (78:54), and take a look at the final arc in episodes 7-10 (02:04:15).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Marc Bernardin
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Sandman' Season One with Marc Bernardin | House of R

The Midnight Boys are back and here to take on all of the issues in the fandom world this week. They talk about the decision to cancel the release of the highly anticipated 'Batgirl' film, along with the problems that HBO Max currently faces (05:58). Then, it's the long-awaited return of Midnight Court where Charles and Van present their cases in "The Avengers vs. Black Panther" (23:48).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Batgirl' Gets Canceled, Plus the Return of Midnight Court | The Midnight Boys

Join Steve and Jomi as they tap in to the budding relationship of Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in the three episode premiere of ‘Harley Quinn’ Season 3 on HBO Max. The guys look back at what made the show so special in its first two seasons (04:00); flash forward to some of their favorite moments of Season 3 thus far (12:00); then things come to a close as they make some predictions for what’s to come (34:00).
Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman
Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Isaiah Blakely
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‘Harley Quinn’ Season 3 Premiere Reactions | Mint Edition

Joanna and Mal emerge from the virtual halls of San Diego Comic-Con to discuss all of the major news and give awards for some of the most exciting moments of the convention. Including Best Trailer (06:57), Most Surprising Moment (21:26), Biggest Hype moment (44:41), and much more!
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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Comic-Con Superlatives: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer, Marvel Slate Update, Thrones Hype, and More

Mal and Jo are back to break down the trailer for the new HBO series ‘House of the Dragon'. They talk about the highlights from the trailer and speculate on what to expect from the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff.

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Trailer Freakout | House of R

The Midnight Boys round up and deliver their instant reactions to the newly released ‘House of the Dragon’ trailer fresh off the start of Comic-Con (03:27). Then, they dive into the best superhero films they can summon and deliver the ultimate superhero films draft (09:11).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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‘House of the Dragon’ Trailer, Plus The Superhero Movies Draft | The Midnight Boys

Joanna and Mal travel into the fires of Mount Doom to take a look at the soaring new trailer for 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' (06:50). Then they dive deep into the explosive season finale of 'Ms. Marvel' (34:07). Later, they also talk about the famous utterance of a particular word and what it means for the entire MCU (80:50). Finally, they are also joined by 'Ms. Marvel' head writer Bisha K. Ali to discuss all the possibilities 'Ms. Marvel' brings (1:57:13).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Bisha K. Ali
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Addition Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'The Rings of Power' Trailer + 'Ms. Marvel' Season Finale | The House of R

The Midnight Boys return to Jersey City to give their instant thoughts on the season finale of 'Ms. Marvel' (07:20). They sound off on the team-ups and hijinks in the action-packed episode and see if they thought it delivered the goods (28:44). Later, they discuss the Marvel VFX controversy and what could be done to right the ship (71:31).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal
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'Ms. Marvel’ Season Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys

Mal and Joanna take one more swing of the hammer and dive deep into 'Thor: Love and Thunder' once again. They are joined by Jomi to address some of the biggest Easter eggs surrounding the latest MCU blockbuster (08:17). Then they crack open your mailbag questions and expound on theories around all things involving Gods and the MCU (45:07).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Jomi Adeniran
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Addition Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
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