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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Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 24min
2022 Fall Hype Meter | House of R
The hierarchy of power in podcasting is about to change! Mal and Joanna are back with their Fall Hype Meter to discuss all the great and exciting events in fandom left in the year (07:01).Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
12(ish) Questions to Midnight: Pop Culture Edition | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys bring you a very special episode as they attempt to answer 12 of the most pressing questions in pop culture, recorded live from the NABJ/NAHJ Conference in Las Vegas (10:48).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2022 • 2h 34min
'The Sandman' Season One with Marc Bernardin | House of R
It's a dream come true! Joanna and Mal return with writer and podcaster Marc Bernardin to discuss the first season of Netflix's 'The Sandman' (06:54). They break the season into three parts by discussing episodes 1-4 (28:04), then discuss their two favorite tales with episodes 5 and 6 (78:54), and take a look at the final arc in episodes 7-10 (02:04:15).Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Marc BernardinSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 30min
'Batgirl' Gets Canceled, Plus the Return of Midnight Court | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are back and here to take on all of the issues in the fandom world this week. They talk about the decision to cancel the release of the highly anticipated 'Batgirl' film, along with the problems that HBO Max currently faces (05:58). Then, it's the long-awaited return of Midnight Court where Charles and Van present their cases in "The Avengers vs. Black Panther" (23:48).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2022 • 55min
‘Harley Quinn’ Season 3 Premiere Reactions | Mint Edition
Join Steve and Jomi as they tap in to the budding relationship of Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in the three episode premiere of ‘Harley Quinn’ Season 3 on HBO Max. The guys look back at what made the show so special in its first two seasons (04:00); flash forward to some of their favorite moments of Season 3 thus far (12:00); then things come to a close as they make some predictions for what’s to come (34:00).Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2022 • 1h 35min
Comic-Con Superlatives: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Trailer, Marvel Slate Update, Thrones Hype, and More | House of R
Joanna and Mal emerge from the virtual halls of San Diego Comic-Con to discuss all of the major news and give awards for some of the most exciting moments of the convention. Including Best Trailer (06:57), Most Surprising Moment (21:26), Biggest Hype moment (44:41), and much more!Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 56min
‘House of the Dragon’ Trailer Freakout | House of R
Mal and Jo are back to break down the trailer for the new HBO series ‘House of the Dragon'. They talk about the highlights from the trailer and speculate on what to expect from the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff.Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinSocial: Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Carlos ChiribogaAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 31min
‘House of the Dragon’ Trailer, Plus The Superhero Movies Draft | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys round up and deliver their instant reactions to the newly released ‘House of the Dragon’ trailer fresh off the start of Comic-Con (03:27). Then, they dive into the best superhero films they can summon and deliver the ultimate superhero films draft (09:11).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2022 • 2h 20min
'The Rings of Power' Trailer + 'Ms. Marvel' Season Finale | House of R
Joanna and Mal travel into the fires of Mount Doom to take a look at the soaring new trailer for 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' (06:50). Then they dive deep into the explosive season finale of 'Ms. Marvel' (34:07). Later, they also talk about the famous utterance of a particular word and what it means for the entire MCU (80:50). Finally, they are also joined by 'Ms. Marvel' head writer Bisha K. Ali to discuss all the possibilities 'Ms. Marvel' brings (1:57:13).Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Bisha K. AliSocial: Jomi AdeniranAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAddition Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 36min
'Ms. Marvel’ Season Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys return to Jersey City to give their instant thoughts on the season finale of 'Ms. Marvel' (07:20). They sound off on the team-ups and hijinks in the action-packed episode and see if they thought it delivered the goods (28:44). Later, they discuss the Marvel VFX controversy and what could be done to right the ship (71:31).Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanSocial: Jomi AdeniranSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAddition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
