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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Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 22min
'Secret Invasion' Finale Reactions and "Barbenheimer" Weekend | The Midnight Boys
The Invasion is complete and it is time for the Midnight Boys to give their final thoughts on the finale of 'Secret Invasion' (08:31). They ponder where this leaves the rest of the MCU and what they hope comes after. Later, they recap their "Barbenheimer" weekend and give thoughts on the two biggest movies of the year (56:56).Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi AdeniranSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 23min
'Pikmin 4' and the Nintendo Franchise Draft | Button Mash
Ben and Jess welcome you to 'Button Mash' with their impressions of 'Pikmin 4' and the 'Pikmin' franchise (09:45). Later on, they draft their personal favorite Nintendo franchises throughout the years (26:07). Finally, Ben sells Jessica on the latest video game television adaptation, 'Twisted Metal' (70:01).Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica ClemonsSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2023 • 1h 3min
‘Barbie’ Reactions | Mint Edition
Steve, Jessica, and Jomi are back to share their reactions to the latest film in fandom, ‘Barbie.’ Listen as the crew discusses whether this is a movie for children, highlight some of the film’s funniest moments, and dive into some of the film’s deeper themes pertaining to what Barbie dolls mean to the world.Hosts: Steve Ahlman, Jessica Clemons, Jomi AdeniranProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2023 • 2h 28min
A 'Doctor Who' Viewing Guide (Part 3) | House of R
Mal and Jo are back with Part 3 of their dive into 'Doctor Who.' They describe their emotions as David Tennant's run as The Doctor comes to an end (12:36), their love for Donna (49:19), and much more.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023 • 12min
'Secret Invasion’ Episode 5 Easter Eggs [VIDEO]
Jessica Clemons is back to take a look at some of the biggest Easter eggs in 'Secret Invasion' Episode 5, including Gravik's ruthlessness against his own people (2:25), the Harvest (5:39), and some fun connections to 'Black Widow' (8:12).Host: Jessica ClemonsProducers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Richie Bozek, Mallory Rubin, and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 40min
Double Feature Draft: The Greatest Toys and the Best Movie Explosions | The Midnight Boys
Here comes the boom! In celebration of the 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' releases, the Midnight Boys are giving you their first double feature draft! A two-part draft of the best toys ever (09:30) and cinema's most incredible explosions (59:18). Join them as they find the best of both worlds while nostalgia and napalm consume this episode.Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi AdeniranSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2023 • 12min
‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 4 Easter Eggs [VIDEO]
Jessica Clemons is breaking down all the easter eggs in 'Secret Invasion' Episode 4, including the de-aging of Nick Fury (1:19); Raymond Carver's book of poems, 'A New Path to the Waterfall' (1:50); a possible X-Men connection (5:40); and a liquor we've seen before in the MCU (6:50).Host: Jessica ClemonsProducers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervison: Richie Bozek, Mallory Rubin, and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023 • 2h 5min
The Best of the Year (So Far)! | House of R
Do you want the best? Well, you got it! Mal and Jo are here to give you each their top ten best recommendations in the world of fandom so far (12:26). From movies to shows to everything in between, they share with you all the things you need to have seen by now. They later do a trailer hype check-in with Ahsoka, ’Dune: Part 2,’ and more (96:04), then end with some ‘Secret Invasion’ talk on the latest episode (1:49:52).Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 48min
'Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One' Reactions, and 'Secret Invasion' Episode 4 | The Midnight Boys
This pod, should you choose to accept it, will be about Ethan Hunt's biggest mission yet, and dive into reactions to 'Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One' (05:19). Later, the boys will discuss their reactions to the latest episode of 'Secret Invasion' (61:58), as well as take on a bunch of new news items in the world of fandom (75:26).Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi AdeniranSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 28min
Revisiting 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' on its 20th Anniversary
It's time to turn back the clock, as Ben and Jessica take it back to BioWare's seminal game, 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' as the iconic game reaches its 20th anniversary (06:56). They discuss the game's impact on the role-playing game landscape, the greater Star Wars lore, and one of the biggest twists in gaming history (56:22).Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica ClemonsSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
