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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May 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
'X-Men '97,' Superman's Suit, and Marvel Slows Down | The Midnight Boys
The boys are back to give you their instant thoughts and reactions to the penultimate episode of 'X-Men '97' (05:53). Later, they bring you the latest nerd news, including the first look at James Gunn's 'Superman' and the fact that Marvel is pumping the brakes on their film and TV output (39:40).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 50min
The 2004 Video Game Draft | Button Mash
Ben, Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin Charity react to rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 and a ‘Kingdom Hearts’ film adaptation (2:35), discuss the significance of the latest in a string of surprise Steam sensations, talk of ‘Manor Lords,’ and name their top five games developed by a single creator (23:43). They then draft rosters of the best titles from the great gaming year of 2004 (30:41).Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Steve Ahlman, Matt James, and Justin CharityProducer: Mike WargonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
April Comics Check-In | Mint Edition
Jomi and Steve are joined by producer Kerm to discuss some of their favorite comics from the month of April! Along the way, the guys discuss ‘Ultimate Spider-Man’ (00:00), ‘Deadpool’ (00:00), and ‘Rat City’ (00:00).Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2024 • 1h 36min
'X-Men 97,' the Criticism of Nostalgia, and 'Midnight Musings' | The Midnight Boys
Another episode of 'X-Men 97' is here and the Midnight Boys are back to talk about what they liked (12:29). They also have a discussion on the ins and outs of critiquing the state of fandom today, as well as their first installment of 'Midnight Musings' (67:25).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2024 • 22min
Ringer-Verse Recommends: April 2024
The entire Ringer-Verse and 'House of R' crew assembles, crosses the streams, and forms a team beam for the inaugural edition of 'Ringer-Verse Recommends,' a new bite-sized monthly podcast and video series in which the hosts shout-out fandom favorites from TV, movies, video games, books, comics, and beyond that were recently released but haven’t been covered in-depth on a full-length episode.Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Ben Lindbergh, Jomi Adeniran, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 18min
‘Knuckles’ and ‘Stellar Blade’ Reactions | Button Mash
Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons banter about the anniversary of Thanos’s fateful ‘Fortnite’ appearance, the most popular crossover characters in ‘Fortnite’ history, and whether to play ‘Hades 2’ in Early Access or wait for the finished game (2:00), then discuss the full first season of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ spinoff ‘Knuckles’ on Paramount+ and the future of the ‘Sonic’ franchise (14:20) before breaking down (in a spoiler-free manner) new PlayStation 5 release ‘Stellar Blade,’ both as a game (43:37) and as a flashpoint in the gaming culture wars (57:00).Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Jessica ClemonsProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 41min
'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer, 'Shogun' Finale, and 'X-Men 97' | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are back to give you another jam-packed episode. First, they take a look at the latest 'Deadpool & Wolverine' trailer (11:45). Then, they talk about the beautiful finale of 'Shogun' (26:33) as well as the latest episode of 'X-Men '97' (67:06). All before finally talking about some of the goings-on that happened at Van's birthday party (82:03).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 27min
‘X-Men 97’ Ep. 6, and ‘Shogun’ Ep. 9 | The Midnight Boys
Listen as Van, Charles, Jomi, and Kerm dive into Episode 6 of ‘X-Men 97.’ The guys discuss the surprise appearance of Charles Xavier, and much more (02:00). Later, the Midnight Boys break down the penultimate episode of ‘Shogun,' before making predictions for the finale (51:00).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Van LathanProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 30min
‘Fallout’ Season 1 Reactions | Button Mash
Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan leave the Vault to discuss the entire first season of the latest hit TV video-game adaptation, Prime Video’s ‘Fallout.’ After they give their high-level reviews of the series, they react to the story trailer for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ (9:00) and then dive deep into how ‘Fallout’ functions as both a game adaptation and a standalone show, how it is and isn’t like ‘The Last of Us,’ and their lingering questions and sources of excitement for a probable Season 2 (21:00).Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Van LathanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 16min
The MCU Time Capsule | Mint-Edition
In celebration of the upcoming five year anniversary of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Jomi and Steve take a moment to both look back at the monumental moment that the film was, and then look forward to what’s next for the MCU. Listen as the guys share their predictions for the future of Marvel ranking from most likely to least likely.Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
