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'Lanterns' Episode 7 Deep Dive Sep 29, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into 'Lanterns' Episode 7. From the Halogram, to Noah Macon's ceremony and the reappearance of a significant character, your favorite Lanterns have you covered.

(00:00) Intro

(3:55) Opening snapshot

(14:50) Deep dive

(15:50) “Brother, it’s all that matters.”

(58:28) “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”

(1:09:33) “I was in jail? I was in love?”

(1:29:12) “Biggest thing to happen in this town.”

(1:35:29) “You’re real.”

(1:45:59) “I ever teach you about Einstein-Rosen bridges?”

(1:52:21) What in the Half-Blood Prince…?

(2:02:00) “I’m fearless 'cause I’m broken.”

(2:09:04) Outwit, outplay, and outlast

(2:16:11) Outro

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Jamie Yukich, Scott Lee and Aleya Zenieris

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'Lanterns' Episode 6 Deep Dive Sep 22, 2026

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Jo is joined by Rob Mahoney to dive into Episode 6 of 'Lanterns.' Our guardians speculate about Noah Macon and his role in the story, discuss the story's shift to 2026, offer their Sinestro thoughts, and more.

(00:00) Intro
(03:24) Opening Snapshot
(19:42) Deep dive
(29:38) John gets into the panic industry
(33:32) Where’d you go, Bernadette?
(38:31) Tell no one
(49:15) The scene of the crime
(51:35) Chekhov’s bachelor pad
(01:02:31) Autopsy table for one
(01:05:21) Fortress of storage
(01:10:08) Billy, don’t be a hero
(01:14:16) Noah wants to be president? I’m sure this is fine.
(01:16:38) Don’t be that guy
(01:26:05) Self-eulogizing
(01:41:48) Outro

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Jamie Yukich and Devon Baroldi
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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House of HorroR: Resident Evil Sep 18, 2026

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Mal and Jo bring you their thoughts on game turned horror movie, ‘Resident Evil.’ They first discuss Mal’s 40th birthday and how she bravely ventured into it by watching a horror movie. They touch on their shared love of Austin Abrams, and how the filmmaking of this movie rounded out the world and added to the narrative.

(00:00) Intro

(06:24) Opening Snapshot

(28:50) Homework?

(29:17) Mallory’s Horror Movie Primer

(34:54) Our History with the Franchise

(36:54) Resident Evil: A Quick Scamper Through Raccoon City

(37:25) This Is So…Funny?

(48:31) What Makes a Good Video Game Adaptation?

(1:03:07) Austin Abrams: King of the Sphincters

(1:12:13) Without Majorly Spoiling Anything…

(1:14:35) The Bad Babies Recommend

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Scott Lee and Jamie Yukich

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Deep Dive Sep 14, 2026

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Mal and Jo dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Lanterns’ as the action ramps up heading into the final stretch of the season!
They break down the pivotal chaos that ensues, the latest Manhunter theories surrounding the Macons in Rushville, and the complicated morals and relationships driving each character down their individual paths.
(00:00) Intro
(04:37) Opening Snapshot
(29:25) Kerry Joins Flashback Bangs Hall of Fame
(56:54) Hal’s Final (?) Lesson to John
(01:12:27) Zoe’s Final Lesson to Noah
(01:24:22) Hal and Hal and Kerry
(01:31:39) Zoe Gets Under John’s Skin
(01:47:35) Experiencing the Pleasures of the Galaxy
(01:50:41) RIP Ali-Ben
(02:02:16) John Phones Home
(02:04:57) Hal-o (It’s Like the Video Game 'Halo' but It’s Hal)
(02:08:34) Gunfight at the Rushville Motel
(02:15:45) “I Don’t Want It”
(02:26:04) Theory Corner & Comics Spoilers
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 2) Sep 11, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back in Spike’s crypt to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the second half of Season 5 (Episode 11, “Triangle,” through Episode 22, “The Gift”). They dive deep into two of the best episodes of the series, discuss what worked so well about this stretch of episodes, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives!

(00:00) Intro
(06:31) Opening Snapshot
(21:55) Our favorites: “The Body”
(01:17:04) Our favorites: “The Gift”
(01:52:55) Superlatives

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producer: Carlos Chiriboga
Production Assistant: Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'Lanterns' Episode 4 Deep Dive Sep 07, 2026

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Mal and Jo jump right into another deep dive on Episode 4 of 'Lanterns,'and somehow we’re already halfway through Season 1!

They break down some major theories surrounding the Manhunters, the growing mystery and increasingly strange events unfolding in Rushville, and the complicated dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart as their relationship continues to spiral downwards—or perhaps evolve!
(00:00) Intro
(03:52) Opening snapshot
(20:30) Hal’s Sinestro visit continues
(51:16) John shops with the townies
(58:31) Water tower recon
(01:04:09) Bringing Kerry up to speed
(01:10:25) Lianna pays John a visit
(01:18:28) Drill-time bonding
(01:24:54) Inside Macon’s weenie
(01:31:21) Macon’s other weenie
(01:38:43) Zoe’s visit takes a turn
(01:42:46) Slaughterhouse sleuthing
(01:54:40) Hector’s gambit meets Hal’s gambit
(02:04:56) A frosty car ride home
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 5 Rewatch (Part 1) Sep 03, 2026

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Mal and Jo are finally back in Sunnydale to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch! This time, they’re breaking down the first half of Season 5 (through Episode 10, “Into the Woods”). They talk about an incredible Spike episode, say goodbye to Riley, discuss the introduction of Dawn, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives!

(00:00) Intro
(02:55) Opening Snapshot
(45:12) Our favorite: S5E7, “Fool for Love”
(01:13:26) Superlatives

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‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Deep Dive Aug 31, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into "OutKast," the third episode of ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about the reveal of John’s origin story, his parents’ deal with the Guardians, John’s interview, and more!

(00:00) Intro
(03:49) Opening snapshot
(38:10) John’s interview begins
(01:00:16) The Ring chooses John Sr.
(01:11:59) Bernadette makes a bargain with the Guardians
(01:21:13) John’s Gray Wolf mission
(01:27:50) Bernadette and John Sr. form a plan
(01:40:16) Lianna inserts the Hal wedge
(01:45:12) John learns his path
(01:48:11) Shooting lessons
(01:50:01) John’s long walk home
(01:53:59) John learns the truth
(01:58:28) John’s discharge
(02:05:27) John’s test arrives
(02:10:00) Junior
(02:11:31) Rapid-fire theory and comics spoilers corner

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'Oppenheimer' With Sean Fennessey | Nolan Revisited Aug 27, 2026

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Mal and Jo sit down with Ringer guest Sean Fennessey! They discuss the special Orioles moment for Mal and Jo this past weekend, go into a general discussion about 'Oppenheimer' to prime up the conversation, and then proceed to dive into each of their 15 superlative picks for the film.
(00:00) Intro
(13:29) Oppenheimer revisited
(1:00:10) Superlatives
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Deep Dive Aug 24, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘Lanterns,’ “Trust Fall.” They talk about everything from Hal’s detective work to our first look at Sinestro!

(00:00) Intro
(08:15) Opening Snapshot
(22:58) 2016
(32:06) Cold open
(46:30) Hal works the case
(53:14) A very harried Sheriff Kerry
(01:01:57) Of corpses and mansions and super suits
(01:17:58) Hello, Earl!
(01:20:05) John (and his bird) get Lantern-napped
(01:23:29) Kerry and Hal team up
(01:32:41) Of Manhunters and Red Lanterns???
(01:40:33) Sheriff Kerry’s very wary
(01:48:24) Trust is running very thin in Rushville, Nebraska
(01:57:28) Enter Sinestro
(02:02:08) Rapid-fire Theory and Comic Spoilers Corner

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