Mallory Rubin

Mallory Rubin, a superhero correspondent known for her insightful work on House of R, joins the discussion on Marvel's latest film, 'Thunderbolts.' They rave about standout performances by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan while exploring character dynamics and the film's potential to reinvigorate the MCU. The conversation delves into whether this revival comes too late, examining the emotional depth and trauma echoed in the narrative. Plus, they tease the possibilities of new characters potentially stepping in as the next Avengers.

Sean Fennessey, on-air writer known for animated reactions; Van Lathan, loud LSU-rooted media personality; Dave Chang, chef bringing food humor; Cousin Sal, enforcer of draft punishments; Mallory Rubin, reigning league champion who set draft rules; Bill Simmons, founder offering big-picture takes. They run a chaotic live fantasy draft, debate rules like no-technology and two-QB, read outrageous punishments, and argue strategy as picks fly.

Mallory Rubin, Head of Content at The Ringer and pop-culture commentator, dives into why burgers signal relatability in film. She discusses Pulp Fiction, Iron Man’s Burger King moment, and the ritual of fast-food habits. Expect lively takes on burger commandments, milkshake theory, and personal ice cream confessions.