The Ringer-Verse

Van, Joanna, and Jomi come together as a family to give their instant reactions to DC’s latest film, ‘Blue Beetle’ (08:51). They discuss the heartfelt story of the Reyes family at the core of the film (17:53), some of the aspects of the film that didn’t work for them—including the main antagonist (46:38)—and what the future of the character will look like in the new DCU (68:15). Hosts: Van Lathan,...

They are no Jedi! But Mal and Jo are back to help you prep for the impending live-action 'Star Wars' series 'Ahsoka' by sharing their watch list of the most illuminating previous 'Star Wars' episodes to boot up in order to familiarize yourself with the titular Force-wielder (08:48), the Ghost crew, and the other characters who look like they'll be central to 'Ahsoka.' If you've never seen 'The Clo...

Steve, Jess, and Jomi are back to give their midseason thoughts on Season 4 of ‘Harley Quinn.’ The crew talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the latest season, discusses Harley’s incorporation into the Bat Family, and ranks the show among DC’s animation catalog. Hosts: Steve Ahlman, Jessica Clemons, and Jomi Adeniran Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Suppor...

Ben and Joanna boldly go where no pod has gone before as they explore Season 2 of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.’ They start by discussing their personal journeys with ‘Star Trek’ and evaluating the current start of ‘Star Trek’ content as a whole (10:45). Then, they break down the highs and lows of ‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 2. They talk about the season's structure, the characters, the romances...

In this mega-sized episode, the Midnight Boys take on the burning questions about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (10:24). They also bring forth their biggest quandaries about what the MCU can do moving forward (39:44). Later, they are joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss her upcoming book, 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios' (99:16). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and...

Press play on the latest episode of ‘Button Mash’ where Ben Lindbergh and Jess Clemons discuss Jess’s early, spoiler-free impressions of RPG sensation ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ and examine the upsides and downsides of gigantic games (0:48). Later on, they review the TV series ‘Twisted Metal’ (26:20) and examine how video game adaptations went wrong for so long—and why, in the year of ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Th...

We are neither too prejudiced nor prideful! It is time for another ‘House of R’ deep dive into ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 (07:30)! Afterwards Mal and Jo offer up their tropes course on the "Enemies to Lovers" trope throughout literature, fandom, and fiction (63:30). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about...

Jessica Clemons is breaking down the newest trailer for 'Loki' Season 2, speculating on who Ke Huy Quan's character is (1:47), talking about the importance of key lime pie (6:15), and explaining why Wisconsin could be so important to this show (8:50). Host: Jessica Clemons Producers: Ronak Nair, Aleya Zenieris, and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Richie Bozek and Arjuna Ramgopal...

Go ninja, go! It's time to uncover the secret of the ooze as the Midnight Boys give their instant reactions to the animation bonanza 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' (07:41). They break down the jokes and iconic villains, as well as what makes this outing of our heroes so enjoyable (40:27). Later, they also give their thoughts on the 'Loki' Season 2 trailer (70:44). Hosts: Van Lathan,...

Jess, Jomi, and Steve are back to guide you through part 2 of the third season of ‘The Witcher.’ The trio discusses Henry Cavil’s last run on the show, the best and worst of the wigs in this season, and much more. Hosts: Jessica Celemons, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Jessica Clemons might not be a Mega Super Skrull, but she is our expert when it comes to looking at the biggest easter eggs in Episode 6 of 'Secret Invasion.' Jess takes a look at the Gravik speech (2:50), all the powers that were in The Harvest (4:50) and why President Ritson is actually the worst (9:23). Host: Jessica Clemons Producers: Ronak Nair, Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah Blakely Additional Pr...

Mal and Jo open up the mailbag and answer questions about ‘Secret Invasion,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Ahsoka,’ book recommendations, and much more (17:16)! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Clemons is breaking down the latest teaser trailer for 'Gen V,' a spinoff of 'The Boys.' She dives into who all the new characters are, discusses the larger connections to 'The Boys,' and speculates on what could happen in the series. Host: Jessica Clemons Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Richie Bozek and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your...

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 Adeniran Soci...

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 Clemons Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Producti...

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 Adeniran Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional...

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 Robinson Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Clemons Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Richie Bozek, Mallory Rubin, and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more...

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 Ade...

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 Clemons Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervison: Richie Bozek,...

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 lat...

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 J...

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 Clemons Senior Producer:...

Jessica Clemons returns with another Easter Egg breakdown, this time on Episode 3 of ‘Secret Invasion.’ She dives into who some of the Skrull infiltrators are (0:36), the Varra-Priscilla connection (2:33), the ‘Iron Man 3’ connection, and a potential Skrull reveal at the end of the episode (10:21). Host: Jessica Clemons Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervison:...

We do not know who built the pod, but Joanna and Mal are here to find out! The House of R takes a look at the breakout sci-fi hit 'Silo' for this week's podcast (06:48). Later, they dive into the third episode of Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' to uncover the latest mystery that surrounds Nick Fury (88:18). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Add...