House of R
The Ringer
Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Tropes Course examinations, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.
Episodes
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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 49min
‘The Acolyte’ Episode 6 Deep Dive
Dive into the horniest lines from 'The Acolyte', explore the shadiness of Vernestra, and get ready for a steamy deep dive with Mal and Jo. Detective Bazel checks in, and potential Sith plots are theorized, all on the latest 'House of R' podcast episode.
Jul 3, 2024 • 3h 45min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Deep Dive | House of R
Join Mal and Jo in a deep dive into 'House of the Dragon', exploring haunted castles, dragon eggs, and packed brothels. They dissect Rahynera's moves for peace amidst chaos, with a book spoiler section for what lies ahead. Dive into a world of power struggles, ancient feuds, and emotional depths as they unravel the complexities of character interactions and dragonfire devastation.
Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 3 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
Chris Ryan, Mallory Ruben, and Joanna Robinson discuss blood feuds, burned-out castles, and secret meetings in the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon'. Topics include familial tensions, strategic moves, character dynamics, power struggles, and key moments in the series.
Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 14min
Talk the Thrones Live From the El Rey Theatre | Talk the Thrones
Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson convene at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to discuss the latest episodes of 'House of the Dragon' as they entertain fan questions, have in-depth chats, and play fun games in this live show recorded in June.Hosts: Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory RubinSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 51min
'The Acolyte' Episode 5 Deep Dive
Guest Ben Lindbergh discusses the lore of a mysterious metal that can defeat lightsabers. They explore stunts in film, character moments, unique saber fighting styles, and leadership in an intense lightsaber fight. The podcast delves into lore, themes, character incompetence, past traumas, Sith thinking, and the properties of cortosis in the Star Wars universe.
Jun 26, 2024 • 3h 39min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Deep Dive | House of R
Join Mal and Joanna as they deep dive into the latest drama in Dragonstone, share wig watch updates, and discuss book spoilers. Exploring intricate relationships, character dynamics, and political intrigue within House of the Dragon.
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 2 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
The podcast discusses the hunt for blood and cheese in Westeros, chaos erupting, the removal of characters from councils, intricate family dynamics, betrayals, emotional turmoil, political maneuvering, character motivations, vulnerability, mistaken identity, and historical references within 'House of the Dragon'
Jun 21, 2024 • 2h 4min
'The Acolyte' Episode 4 Deep Dive
Dive deep into 'The Acolyte' episode 4 with Mal and Jo, discussing best parts and challenges. Theory corner, wig watch, and more! Analysis of character dynamics, exploring OSHA's past trauma and connection to the Force. Speculation on mysterious characters and hopes for intense lightsaber action in the next episode.
Jun 19, 2024 • 3h 33min
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 1 Deep Dive | House of R
Dive into the Season 2 premiere of a fantasy series, analyzing the action and intrigue of the Dance of the Dragons. Explore character dynamics, alliances, betrayals, and power struggles amidst dragons and noble families. Delve into themes of duty, loyalty, and leadership, with a focus on intricate relationships and emotional moments. Uncover the significance of prophecies, character interactions, and the impact of new castles in a world filled with dragons, mysteries, and complex character motivations.
Jun 17, 2024 • 55min
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 1 Reactions | Talk the Thrones
Talk the Thrones is back! Things look pretty rough in Westeros, and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson return to break everything down! They talk about the Otto vs. Larys proxy battle, Alicent and Rhaenyra's plots and schemes, and the shocking "Blood and Cheese" death at the end of this episode!Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna RobinsonProduction:Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Nick Kosut, Tony Perry, Bobby Gibbons, Cory McConnell, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, John Richter, Aleya Zenieris, Jomi Adeniran, Jordan Bathe, Abreanna Corrales and Yvonne Wang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
