Entertainment experts and pop culture enthusiasts recommend fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, and more. Highlights include 'My Adventures of Superman' anime, June recommendations like 'Jurassic World Chaos Theory' series, and the Metroidvania game 'Nine Souls.'
'My Adventures of Superman' provides a fresh take on classic elements for new fans.
'Moon Bound' by Robin Sloan combines fantasy, sci-fi, AI, and dragons in a unique story.
Deep dives
Van and Ben's Recommendations
Van recommends 'My Adventures of Superman,' an anime-style show providing a different take on classic Superman elements, making it easily accessible for new fans. Ben recommends the book 'Moon Bound' by Robin Sloan, blending fantasy, sci-fi, sentient AI, and dragons in a unique narrative.
Arjuna's Dungeons and Alan's Wake
Arjuna suggests 'The Making of Original Dungeons and Dragons, 1970 to 77,' a detailed retrospective book for D&D fans. Steve highlights the 'Night Springs' DLC for 'Alan Wake 2,' offering a Twilight Zone-esque experience with delightful Easter eggs and combat mechanics.
Karm's X-Men and Listener's Game
Karm recommends X-Men issue number 700 for a concluding experience of the Krakoa era and a poignant Nightcrawler comic. A listener nominates the Metroidvania game 'Nine Souls,' blending Chinese mysticism and cyber-futurism in a challenging but rewarding gaming adventure.
Return of the recommendations! The 'Ringer-Verse' and 'House of R' crews wrap up a packed June with the latest installment of their monthly shout-outs to fandom favorites from TV, anime, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were released recently but not yet covered in-depth on a full-length episode.
Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, Jonathan Kermah, and Zach Kram