The Ringer-Verse
The Ringer
The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring:'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week.'Mint Edition': Steve, Jomi, and Jessica Clemons gather every other week to share their unique takes on the movies and shows that are animating the fandom.'Button Mash': Ben Lindbergh and Jessica discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays.'Splash Page': Jessica breaks down the latest Easter eggs and theories from all of your favorite content. Not sure if that was a Mephisto reference in the latest 'Loki' episode? Wondering what exactly that post-credits scene means? Eager to know how a new trailer sets up your most anticipated release of the season? Jessica will answer all of those questions and more in her video podcasts.Follow the new House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!
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Jun 28, 2024 • 25min
Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2024
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.'
Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 46min
‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 5 and ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys discuss character development in 'The Boys' & react to the masked villain reveal in 'The Acolyte'. They also share Nerd News about James Gunn's Superman suit. Humorous banter and analysis make this podcast episode entertaining.
Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Summer Content Road Trip | Mint Edition
Grab your snacks and queue up your playlists! Steve and Jomi are joined by Jessica Clemons and Daniel Chin to go on the ultimate journey with a Summer Road Trip Draft. Picking between characters from ‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Acolyte,’ ’The Bear,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ our crew will look to assemble the perfect cast to ride across the country together.Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanGuest: Daniel Chin and Jessicon ClemonsProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 13min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys discuss Otto's ousting, Aemond's mommy issues, Ser Criston Cole's rise to power, and the battle of the twins in 'House of the Dragon'. They analyze emotional turmoil, manipulation, and complex relationships while also exploring friendship dynamics and feeling left out.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 10min
Nintendo News and 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' Impressions | Button Mash
Steve Ahlman and Matt James discuss Nintendo Direct announcements, Elden Ring's expansion, and speculate on Switch 2's lineup. They explore upcoming game releases and reflect on Elden Ring's legacy in the gaming industry.
Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 24min
'The Boys' Ep. 4 and 'The Acolyte' Ep. 4 Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Dive into 'The Boys' and 'The Acolyte' with intense scenes, emotional turmoil, character developments, and relationship dynamics. Explore the Jedi characters, Sith encounters, and mysterious plots in 'The Acolyte'. Enjoy humorous banter about shows, relationships, and past fashion choices.
Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 14min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Listen as the Midnight Boys break down Season 2, Episode 1 of ‘House of the Dragon’ like only they know how. Along the way, the guys discuss whether the show leans toward Team Green or Team Black. They then, of course, get into the chaos that came with Blood and Cheese. Later, the Midnight Meter is broken out to officially score this loaded season premiere.Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
‘Inside Out 2’ with Director Kelsey Mann + The Pixar Tier Rankings | Mint Edition
Steve and Jomi are back and ready to go on a journey with their emotions in reaction to Disney Pixar’s latest ‘Inside Out 2’ (02:00). The guys are joined by director of the film Kelsey Mann later to get some insight into how the film came together, things that didn’t make the final cut, and much more (27:00). Later, Jomi and Steve share their tier rankings of every Pixar movie ever (54:00).Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 28min
‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
‘The Boys’ is back for Season 4, and so are the Midnight Boys! Listen as they dive into a more general discussion on the centrality of Homelander and Butcher throughout the series. Then, they get into Season 4 of the show, which is the therapy season for many characters but especially Homelander. Also discussed is Victoria Neuman’s role this season. Later, they take a second to highlight Sage’s role in the show as a new character.Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 17min
'The Acolyte' Episode 3 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Welcome to the new Ringer-Verse channel! It's time to get witchy as the Midnight Boys dive into the third episode of 'The Acolyte' and discover the origins of Mae and Osha. They discuss how the Force is interpreted in many different ways and how the Jedi's power may be going too far in the High Republic era.Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Jonathan Kermah, and Aleya ZenierisSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
