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Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped films, TV shows, and everything in between of 2026! Sean Fennessey and Rob Mahoney also join in to add to the annual chaos that is picking from the best the new year has to offer. (00:00) Intro(03:42) The draft order(06:18) Looking back at the 2025 Hype Draft(12:16) The rules(25:47) Sean’s no. 1 pick(29:14) Mal’s no. 1 pick(32:21) Jo’s no. 1 pick(35:16)...

Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about Dunk as Ser Arlan’s legacy, the Targaryens' arrival, and the start of the tourney. And, of course, they have plenty of thoughts about THAT Ser Arlan scene. (00:00) Intro (08:12) Opening Snapshot (21:45) Dunk remembers Ser Arlan. Does anyone else? (53:52) Egg gives Dunk a...

The Targaryens have arrived, the tourney has begun, and Talk the Thrones is here to break it all down! Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson react to ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 2, “Hard Salt Beef.” They talk about the flashback with Ser Arlan, plus Dunk meeting Baelor and the rest of the Targaryens. And, of course, CR has some thoughts about the Kingsguard. (00:00) Intro (00...

Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to dive deep into the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff series, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’! They talk about everything from Dunk’s attempt to enter the tourney, Dunk meeting Egg, and the introduction of the incredible Lyonel Baratheon. (00:00) Intro (09:48) Opening Snapshot (41:12) Dunk Buries Ser Arlan of Pennytree (48:02) Dunk Contemplates His Future (01:05:2...

Talk the Thrones is back! There’s a new knight in Westeros and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson return to break everything down! They talk about their favorite moments and characters so far, where we are in the timeline, and how it all compares to the novella. (00:00) Intro (00:59) Initial Reactions (2:19) CR’s Recap (8:09) Favorite Moment of the Episode (12:58) Book Thoughts (24:05)...

Mal and Jo are back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the first half of Season 3 (through Episode 12, “Helpless”)!  They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more! (00:00) Intro (15:49) Opening Snapshot (52:56) Our Favorites: Season 3, Episode 6, “Band Candy” (01:12:09) Our Favorites: Season 3, Epis...

Mal and Jo take a trip to Hawkins one last time to dive deep into the ‘Stranger Things’ finale! (00:00) Intro (04:13) Opening Snapshot (28:57) Operation Beanstalk, Part 1: Lab Edition (46:21) Operation Beanstalk, Part 2: Sending Joyce Up That Tower (01:00:51) Operation Beanstalk, Part 3: Time Travel-ish… (01:14:32) A Reminder of Kali’s Powers (01:21:20) Hopper Freaks Out (01:34:14) The Teens (and...

Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to dive deep into Episode 7 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 2! (0:00) Intro (6:10) Opening Snapshot (22:28) "Chapter Seven: The Bridge" (2:16:45) Theory Corner Prepare for one last adventure at Target. Visit target.com/StrangerThings Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Oscar De La Luz and Tucker Tashjian Social: Alysha Tsuji Additional Pr...

Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to dive deep into the first two episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 2! (00:00) Intro (04:15) Opening Snapshot (32:54) “Chapter Five: Shock Jock” (01:44:34) “Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz” (02:42:41) Stage Show Script Reader Corner Prepare for one last adventure at Target. Visit target.com/StrangerThings Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin...

Mal and Jo get into the holiday spirit with a gift swap! This time they exchange ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2 for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ Plus, they discuss the new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser. (00:00) Intro (08:15) ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser (20:48) ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Season 2 (01:13:14) ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Prepare for one last adventure at Target. Visit target.com/Stranger...

Mal and Jo count down and relive their top moments of 2025! They talk about everything from ‘Andor’ and ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Superman.’ (00:00) Intro(11:25) Jo’s no. 10(15:19) Mal’s no. 10(19:21) Jo’s no. 9(24:06) Mal’s no. 9(29:26) Jo’s no. 8 and Mal’s no. 7(38:11) Mal’s no. 8(42:23) Jo’s no. 7(45:00) Jo’s no. 6(50:51) Mal’s no. 6(57:20) Jo’s no. 5 and Mal’s no. 4(01:03:42)...

Mal and Jo are heading into battle as they go through their favorite fights of the century. They talk about everything from ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ (00:00) Intro(18:34) Jo’s no. 10(22:06) Mal 's no. 10(25:58) Jo’s no. 9(29:13) Mal’s no. 9(33:54) Jo’s no. 8(39:09) Mal’s no. 8(43:46) Jo’s no 7(48:44) Mal’s no. 7(55:14) Jo’s no. 6(59:...

Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to break down the final trailer for the new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.’ First, they discuss their overall impressions of the trailer and set the stage for this story; then they break down the trailer moment by moment in a spoiler-free fashion. Later, they head over to book corner for a spoiler-filled trailer chat! (00:00) Intro(06:15...

Mal and Jo return to the Upside Down to dive deep into episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5. (0:00) Intro (8:15) Opening Snapshot (48:40) Deep Dive (2:48:04) Theory Corner Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Chris Thomas and Mike Wargon Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Prepare for one last adventure at Target. Visit ⁠target.com/Stran...

Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to dive deep into the first two episodes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 1! (00:00) Intro (4:25) Opening Snapshot (28:39) "Chapter One: The Crawl" (1:56:33) "Chapter Two: The Vanishing of …" Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Jon Jones, and Mike Wargon Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopo...

Mal and Jo hit the yellow brick road and head back to Oz for ‘Wicked: For Good.’ They dive deep into the highly anticipated sequel, breaking down everything from the songs and relationships in the movie to their questions and theories about how a scarecrow has sex. (00:00) Intro (9:44) Opening Snapshot (33:19) Deep Dive Prepare for one last adventure at Target. Visit target.com/StrangerThings Host...

It’s Chris-p Nolan Fall! Mal and Jo are joined by Chris Ryan to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘Dunkirk.’ They discuss their original experience with the movie, the unique story structure, the performances, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! (00:00) Intro (04:08) ‘Dunkirk’ (56:06) Superlatives and Other Sundries Prepare for one last adventure at T...

Mal and Jo go to the movies! They discuss two recent releases with ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘The Running Man.’ Plus, they get into the horniest moments in Guillermo del Toro’s movies and the best action sequences in Edgar Wright’s movies! (00:00) Intro(06:29) Opening Snapshot(11:49) ‘Frankenstein’(53:44) ‘The Running Man’ Prepare for one last adventure at Target. Visit target.com/StrangerThings Hosts: J...

Mal and Jo are ready to face off against Vecna as they wrap up their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Now it’s time for Part 2 of Season 4! They talk about their original experience with this season, hand out some superlatives, and look ahead to Season 5. (00:00) Intro(08:25) Opening snapshot(50:52) Stranger superlatives(02:15:32) Season 5 look-ahead Prepar...

Sing along with Mal and Jo as they go through their favorite musical moments of the century. They talk about everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ to ‘The Leftovers’ and ‘Lost’! Musical Moments Playlist (00:00) Intro (05:55) Our favorite musical moments (27:02) Jo’s no. 10 (34:18) Mal’s no. 10 (40:43) Jo’s no. 9 (46:10) Mal’s no. 9 (56:45) Jo’s no. 8 (01:03:11) Mal’s n...

Mal and Jo are back in the Upside Down to continue their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Next up: revisiting the first part of Season 4 (Episodes 1-6)! They talk about their original experience with this season and hand out some superlatives! (00:00) Intro (11:11) Season 5 trailer reaction (23:54) Opening snapshot (50:33) Stranger superlatives Hosts: Joann...

Mal and Jo continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the second half of Season 2! They talk about their favorite episodes, the most dated moments, the funniest moments, the horniest moments, and more! (00:00) Intro (09:58) Opening snapshot (37:11) Our favorites (01:40:41) Superlatives Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional...

Mal and Jo are back in the Hellmouth! They continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with the first half of Season 2 (through Episode 14 “Innocence”)!  They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more! (00:00) Intro(12:49) Opening Snapshot(38:48) Our Favorites(01:19:40) Superlatives Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna RobinsonProducer: Carl...

It feels good to be bad! Mal and Jo share their top 10 villains of the century (so far) and round it out with some honorable mentions. (0:00) Intro (6:19) Rules (24:31) Jo’s no. 10 (29:50) Mal’s no. 10 (37:56) Mal’s no. 9 (42:31) Jo's no. 8 (49:12) Mal’s no. 8 (54:21) Jo's no. 7 (1:04:15) Jo's no. 9 and Mal's no. 7 (1:08:28) Jo's no. 6 (1:16:39) Mal's no. 6 (1:22:14) Jo's no. 5 (1:28:30) Jo's no....

Mal and Jo are back in Westeros to dive deep into the first trailer for the new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.’ First, they discuss their overall impressions of the trailer and expectations for the show, then they break down the trailer moment by moment in a spoiler-free fashion. Later, they head over to book corner for a spoiler-filled trailer chat! (00:00) Intro(22:4...