Join Jonathan Kermah, a podcast producer and comic book enthusiast, as he dives into the world of fandom. The hosts tackle viewer recommendations like ‘From’ and ‘Slow Horses’, exploring their impact on pop culture. They hilariously discuss their favorite aspects of these shows while reflecting on nostalgic TV memories. The conversation shifts to the evolving X-Men universe, highlighting Kitty Pryde's leadership and character growth. Finally, they celebrate the artistry in comics, encouraging listeners to support local bookstores.

Justin Charity, a Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer, is joined by Andy Kelly, author of "Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion," to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of 'Alien: Isolation.' They delve into the game's legendary tension, innovative AI, and its horror legacy. Discussions also cover the revival of the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, including new projects by Netflix and Amazon. Finally, Steve Ahlman and Matt James share insights on 'Silent Hill 2' and the intriguing 'Metaphor: ReFantazio,' highlighting character development and gameplay evolution.

The hosts dive into the latest twists in 'Agatha' and 'The Penguin,' revealing surprising character developments and cliffhangers. They discuss critical casting news for the DC universe, specifically the impact of colorism and character dynamics. The conversation humorously touches on iconic superhero role speculation and the deeper narratives shaping modern storytelling. With engaging banter, they analyze morality and identity in both shows, reflecting on how these themes resonate in the broader landscape of superhero narratives.

The hosts dive deep into 'Joker: Folie à Deux', sharing mixed reactions about its plot and character dynamics. They discuss the film's disconnect from its predecessor and critique its portrayal of violence and mental health. The conversation also touches on toxic fandom and creative pressures filmmakers face. Shifting gears, they explore recent developments in 'Agatha' and 'The Penguin', highlighting audience reactions and character chemistry. Their lively banter and humorous insights make for an engaging exploration of pop culture and storytelling.

Jessica Clemons, a beloved pop culture commentator, joins the lively discussion about the art of villainy on screen. They dive into the complexities of iconic villains, using examples like the latest ‘Joker’ sequel. The banter gets creative as they pitch original villain movie concepts, including a whimsical horror tale featuring the Pied Piper. From reimagining classic figures to exploring comedic takes on political horrors, the conversation flows with humor and insight, making the dark side of film entertaining and thought-provoking.

The leaves are dropping, and so is the latest edition of Ringer-Verse Recommends! Join the Ringer-Verse and House of R crews as they grab their rakes, sweep up scattered releases, and jump into piles of nerd-culture content in the latest installment of their monthly mini-pod about 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 LindberghGuests: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Joanna Robinson, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, Johnathan Kermah, Mallory Rubin, and Arjuna RamgopalSenior Producer and Video Production: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna RamgopalSocial: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben summons Justin Charity for a spoiler-free but in-depth discussion about Nintendo’s new ‘The Legend of Zelda’ release for Switch, ‘Echoes of Wisdom.’ After they give their high-level capsule reviews of the game, they catch up on some recent news, including the teaser for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, the announcement of (and trailer for) ‘Ghost of Yotei,’ the delay of ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows,’ and Nintendo’s lawsuit against ‘Palworld’ maker Pocket Pair (6:00). After that, they describe their experiences with ‘Echoes,’ explore how it synthesizes aspects of its open-world and top-down predecessors, examine the contrast between playing as Zelda and playing as Link, and share their hopes for the future of the franchise (33:40).Host: Ben LindberghGuest: Justin CharityProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boys are back, with the exception of Charles “Opt-outimus Prime,” to give you their thoughts on the latest episode of Disney+’s ‘Agatha All Along’ (12:25). Then everyone joins in to discuss ‘Joker’ in anticipation of the sequel next week (42:18).Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Jonathan Kermah, and Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts dive into the excitement surrounding the latest addition to the Transformers franchise, discussing its emotional depth and character dynamics, particularly between Optimus Prime and Megatron. They reflect on nostalgic gaming memories intertwined with the series. The playful banter includes whimsical casting ideas, and they analyze the franchise's lore, storytelling, and iconic characters. Ranking past films and sharing personal anecdotes adds to the fun, making it clear that there's plenty of love for this transforming universe.

The hosts dive into HBO's 'The Penguin,' analyzing Colin Farrell's portrayal of Cobblepot and the character's evolution in Gotham. They also passionately discuss the new Marvel series featuring Agatha Harkness, examining the show's comedic elements and connection to 'WandaVision.' Humor flows as they tackle the complexities of flawed heroes and the representation of witches in media. The entertaining banter blends cultural insights with personal stories, offering a refreshing perspective on today's pop culture trends.