The Ringer-Verse

Turn back the clock and tap into the latest episode of 'Loki' with the Midnight Boys! They break down the newest exciting episode of the Marvel series and discuss what is making this show tick (08:31). Later, they discuss the shake-ups with Marvel television and how 'The Marvels' might be tracking for a rough box office opening (54:40). Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Ade...

It is time to step into the role of assassin once more as Ben and Jess talk about the latest entry in the 15-year-old action-stealth franchise: 'Assassin's Creed Mirage.' They give their spoiler-free review of the latest entry and discuss the legacy of this long-running franchise (13:54). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna R...

Jessica Clemons is back to share all the Easter eggs, theories, and breakdowns she has from 'Loki' Season 2, Episode 1. Is Loki in the past, present, or future (2:10)? Who is X-5 (2:57)? Is the Temporal Loom related to 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (8:30)? What do the credits tell us (13:50)? Host: Jessica Clemons Producers: Aleya Zenieris and Isaiah Blakely Aditional Production Supervision:...

The timelines have converged and it is time for the highly anticipated second season of 'Loki' (06:18). The midnight boys take you down the rabbit hole into their instant reactions to the latest MCU event as well as give their thoughts on the brand new characters sharing the screen with our mischievous hero (35:44). Be sure to check out the first-ever 'Ringer-Verse' live show happening in L.A. on...

The Midnight Boys are back to weigh in on the season finale of 'Ahsoka' (04:16). It's time to see what went down in a galaxy far, far away, as well as get to what the future of Ahsoka's story may be! Be sure to check out the first-ever 'Ringer-Verse' live show happening in L.A. on October 30! You can get your tickets here. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social:...

Ben and Jess preview the podcast’s ramped-up production schedule during a month loaded with big games, then bring on Justin Charity to marvel at Netflix’s animated video game adaptations (11:57), discuss the 2.0 update and ‘Phantom Liberty’ expansion for ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ and the phenomenon of post-release reinventions of games with ugly launches (15:05), and explain the possible video game voice a...

Jessica, Jomi, and Steve are back to dive into the latest from ‘The Boys’ superhero universe with Amazon Prime’s ‘Gen V.’ The crew discusses their feelings on the first three episodes, thoughts on how the show handles issues like self-harm, and much more! Hosts: Jessica Clemons, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

The Midnight Boys are back to give you the rundown from the penultimate episode of 'Ahsoka' (04:39). They talk about the reunion of Sabine and Ezra and how they get themselves into a tough situation, as well as the pursuit of Ahsoka through dangerous space at the hands of Thrawn. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman...

Ben and Jess react to this week’s revelations about Microsoft’s Xbox plans and discuss why gaming leaks cause such a sensation (2:30), then compare their philosophies about exploiting glitches to make money in games (10:40). After that, they review the latest reboot in the ‘Mortal Kombat’ series, ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ (17:40), as well as Megan Fox’s confounding performance as Nitara (34:17). Finally,...

Thrawn is here, and the Midnight Boys are giving you their instant reactions to the latest episode of 'Ahsoka' (07:01). They also discuss the wild events that led to the return of a major character, as well as what they're looking forward to in the next episode and the coming 'Star Wars' films. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer...

Ben Lindbergh is joined by Ringer staff writer Miles Surrey to share their thoughts on Season 2 of Apple TV+'s sci-fi drama 'Foundation.' They discuss the season's strong second half (2:45), some of the 'Game of Thrones' similarities, their favorite characters (27:00), and more. Then, they wrap up with a look ahead to a potential Season 3 (46:57). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Miles Surrey Producer: Is...

Listen as Jess, Jomi, and Steve jump back into the world of ‘Harley Quinn’ and share their thoughts and feelings on both the season finale and Season 4 of the show as a whole. They also look at the trailer for the series spinoff ‘Kite Man: Hell Yeah’ and gauge their excitement for the upcoming show. And things come to a close when they pitch their best supervillain spinoff shows within the ‘Harley...

The lesson is simple: live or die. The Midnight Boys return to talk the thrilling mid-season episode of 'Ahsoka' (13:20). They discuss the emotional conflict between Ahsoka and Anakin and whether this truly is Dave Filoni's masterpiece. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgop...

Ben and Jess are here to explore brave new worlds with two of the year's biggest games! They dive spoiler-free into the highly anticipated Bethesda Game 'Starfield' and travel through deep space (11:12). Later, they look at the role-playing sensation that is 'Baldur's Gate 3' as it becomes a critical hit (52:16). Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Pro...

The fallen Jedi will rise again, and so must the Midnight Boys! They are here to give their instant reactions to this week's episode of 'Ahsoka' (07:34). They also dive into the epic conflict between Ahsoka and Baylan in the emotional crescendo of this episode and how it was executed (44:57). Plus, all of the great Easter eggs in the World Between Worlds. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve A...

Charles Holmes is joined by Jessica Clemons and Justin Charity to discuss Netflix’s latest anime turned live-action series, ‘One Piece.’ They give context pertaining to the ‘One Piece’ manga and anime and discuss why American live action inspired by anime is usually so difficult to get right (02:00). Then, they dive into a spoiler-filled conversation in which they share their thoughts on ‘One Piec...

Up in the sky! The Midnight Boys are back with another episode to recap the full season of animated hit 'My Adventures With Superman' (15:02). They break down why they love this latest outing with Clark Kent and the beloved characters in this wondrous TV show. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Social: Jomi Adeniran Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Productio...

The Midnight Boys are back to guide you through Episode 3 of ‘Ahsoka.’ The guys discuss their overall feelings on the episode, debate how enjoyable the space battle scene was, and much more. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Steve, Jess, and Jomi are joined by The Ringer’s Daniel Chin to pitch their own live-action 'Star Wars' shows starring a beloved animated character that has not yet had their own story. Their pitches feature a main plotline revolving around their character of choice, along with a main villain and celebrity cast. Hosts: Steve Ahlman, Jessica Clemons, Jomi Adeniran Guest: Daniel Chin Producer: Jack...

The Midnight Boys are back and ready to venture to a galaxy far, far away for the mega two-part series premiere of the long-awaited 'Ahsoka' (07:15). They talk about the live-action reunion of the heroes from the animated show 'Rebels,' as well as the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran Guest: Joanna Robinson Social: Jomi Adeniran Seni...

In their first in-person podcast recording, Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons deliver an update on Jess’s love life in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ (4:43), discuss whether 2023 is shaping up to be an all-time-great gaming year (9:33), and then review the results of their first game swap, in which Jess faced her hang-ups about puzzle-solving to play puzzle-platform classic ‘Braid’ and Ben confronted his fears...

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...