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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7 Deep Dive Sep 17, 2025

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Jo, Mal, and Rob are back together to dive deep into the penultimate episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1! They talk about the Isaac aftermath, Wendy as “Mother,” Kirsh vs. Morrow Round 2, and more!

(00:00) Intro

(06:34) Opening snapshot

(11:14) Mailbag

(22:13) Slightly, Smee, and poor Arthur

(01:09:56) The Isaac aftermath

(01:31:51) Escape from Witch Mountain

(01:46:29) Eyeballs and secret synths

(01:57:04) Morrow vs. Kirsh: the rematch

(02:01:17) Wendy/Marcy is Mother

Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘The Prestige’ | Nolan Revisited Sep 12, 2025

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Mal and Jo wrap up Hot Nolan Summer by revisiting Christopher Nolan’s 2006 movie, ‘The Prestige’! They discuss all the twists and turns of the movie and give out some superlatives!

(00:00) Intro

(05:13) 'The Prestige'

(01:12:00) Funniest Moment(

01:18:31) Sickest Set Piece

(01:25:11) Who Is the Real Villain?

(01:33:06) Most Exquisitely Gorgeous Shot

(01:35:08) The Scene You Think About the Most

(01:45:45) Where Would You Put the One F-Bomb?

(01:47:40) Most Baffling Accent

(01:48:58) Best Use of a Nolan-verse Regular

(01:51:17) Best Stunt

(01:54:31) Stealth MVP

(01:59:06) Best Dead-Wife Moment

(02:01:36) Clearest “Great Man” Moment

(02:07:41) Regrettably Miscast and How to Replace Them

(02:08:28) Most Satisfying Twist

(02:09:24) The Horniest Moment

(02:11:13) The Line That Hits Hardest

(02:13:04) Most Devastating Moment

(02:15:42) Most Unforgettable Sound Design

(02:19:29) Should Have Returned to the Nolan-verse

(02:20:26) Most Nolan Thing About This Movie

(02:22:14) What About ‘The Odyssey’ Are You Most Hyped About?

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 6 Deep Dive Sep 10, 2025

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Jo and Rob dive deep into the sixth episode of ‘Alien: Earth’! They discuss some sad character deaths, the implications of resetting Nibs, what is actually canon in the ‘Alien’ universe, and more!

(00:00) Intro

(05:49) Opening Snapshot

(17:45) Mailbag

(33:39) The Peter Pan Question

(39:00) Hermit and Kirsch Watching Wendy With the Alien

(43:40) Resetting Nibs

(53:25) Hermit and Wendy

(01:01:52) Arbitration

(01:13:56) Morrow and Kirsch in the Elevator

(01:24:54) Slightly Gets an Upgrade in His Zoom Background

(01:30:04) Hermit Drawing a Map and on Patrol

(01:34:31) Fully Grown Alien

(01:36:46) Kirsch Tells Isaac/Tootles to Take Care of the Critters

(01:51:21) Wendy Confronts Dame about Nibs

(02:00:55) Arthur and Slightly at the Lab

Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 1 Rewatch Sep 05, 2025

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It’s finally time for Mal and Jo to venture into the Hellmouth! They start their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ rewatch with Season 1! They talk about their favorite episodes, most dated moments, the best fits, how hot Giles is, and more!

(00:00) Intro

(08:15) Opening Snapshot

(49:33) Our Favorites

(01:36:02) Favorite Line

(01:42:21) Best Villain of the Week

(01:51:24) Best Fit

(01:55:28) Favorite Episode

(01:59:25) Best Coredlia-ism

(02:02:44) Best Guest Star

(02:06:41) When Willow Cries, We Cry

(02:14:02) Best Fight Scene

(02:18:44) Horniest Moment

(02:24:07) Most 1997 Thing

(02:27:26) Cringiest Low-Budget Moment

(02:31:13) Most Creative Dusting

(02:33:20) Funniest Moment

(02:36:25) Most Emotional Moment

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, John Richter, and Chris Thomas

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'Alien: Earth' Episode 5 Deep Dive. Plus: Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay! Sep 03, 2025

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Mal, Jo, and Rob come together to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘Alien: Earth’! First, they catch up on how Jo is liking the season so far. Then, they talk about the decision to put a mini ‘Alien’ movie inside the show, the revelations about Morrow’s history, and more. Later, Mal and Jo are joined by showrunner Noah Hawley and the actor who plays Morrow, Babou Ceesay, to talk all about this intense episode!

(00:00) Intro
(09:07) Jo’s Episode 1-4 Takes
(34:10) A Mini ‘Alien’ Movie in our TV Show!
(59:23) Morrow’s History
(01:06:48) The Boy/Petrovich Reveal
(01:08:20) Please Pick the Worst Way to Die
(01:29:07) Humans: We Have Some Notes
(01:33:43) Aliens: We Stand in Awe
(01:41:24) Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay

Hosts: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney
Guests: Noah Hawley and Babou Ceesay
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Revisited Aug 28, 2025

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Mal and Jo are back together and in Hawkins to continue their rewatch of ‘Stranger Things’ in the run-up to the fifth and final season. Next up: revisiting Season 2! They talk about their original experience with this season and hand out some superlatives!

(00:00) Intro

(08:46) Opening snapshot

(22:08) Best New Addition

(31:03) Most Important Relationship

(38:39) Funniest Moment

(42:46) Most Emotional Moment

(45:45) Scariest Moment

(54:12) Goopiest Moment

(57:51) Best Coming-of-Age Moment

(01:03:16) Award for Honoring the Nerds

(01:10:05) Ship Wars

(01:15:38) Best Quote

(01:18:03) Most Memorable Visual

(01:22:01) Favorite Pop Culture Influence

(01:24:49) Most Potent Use of ’80s Nostalgia

(01:27:59) ’80s parenting: We have some notes

(01:31:14) Sophomore slump miscalculation

(01:33:47) The Fit (or Hair) Lord of S2

(01:36:17) Best Needle Drop

(01:39:01) The Most Netflix-y Subtitle

(01:41:27) Season MVP

(01:46:33) The Most Enticing Endgame Setup

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon Jones

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'Alien: Earth' Episode 4 Deep Dive Aug 27, 2025

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Mal and Rob are back to dive deep into the fourth episode of ‘Alien: Earth.’ They talk about Wendy’s new skill, Morrow and Slightly’s chats, the xenolung, and more!

(00:00) Intro
(03:29) Opening Snapshot
(09:34) The Opening Montage
(13:09) Diagnosing Wendy
(51:06) The Xenolung
(57:54) Nibs’s Session With Dame Sylvia
(01:04:45) Wendy Shows Hermit Her Room
(01:08:02) Peter Pan Corner
(01:11:52) Morrow and Slightly Have a Chat
(01:18:17) Arthur Implores Dame Sylvia
(01:27:35) Morrow Levels Up His Control
(01:31:13) Atom Reminds Hermit Who’s in Charge
(01:37:04) Boy and Wendy Have a Chat
(01:45:12) Tootles Requests a New Name
(01:48:25) This Poor Sheep!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jon Jones
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere Deep Dive. Plus: James Gunn! Aug 23, 2025

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Mal is joined by Mike Golic Jr. to dive deep(ish) into the ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 premiere! They talk about the continuity retcon, where we find all of our characters, and, of course, the orgy. Later, Mal talks to James Gunn about the show!

(00:00) Intro
(07:58) Opening Snapshot
(18:24) The New Opening Credits Song and Dance
(25:24) The Continuity Retcon
(31:15) A.R.G.U.S
(41:10) The 11th Street Kids
(01:05:53) Peacemaker
(01:45:30) James Gunn Interview

Host: Mallory Rubin
Guests: Mike Golic Jr. and James Gunn
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 3 Deep Dive Aug 20, 2025

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Mal is once again joined by Rob Mahoney to dive deep(ish) into the third episode of ‘Alien: Earth.’ They talk about Wendy and Hermit’s relationship, Boy Kavalier’s motivations, the lost boys starting to turn on each other, and more!

(00:00) Intro
(09:31) Opening Snapshot
(11:55) Wendy and Hermit
(38:13) Creatures
(48:32) The Lost Boys
(01:26:58) The Prodigy Braintrust
(01:48:50) Morrow

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Rob Mahoney
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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2025 Stock Watch: DCU, MCU, and More Buys, Sells, and Holds Aug 15, 2025

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Mal is joined by many of your favorite Ringer hosts to talk about what stocks they’re buying, selling, or holding in the world of fandom. From the MCU and DCU to video game adaptations and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ they talk about it all!

(00:00) Intro
(01:57) Sean: Video game adaptations
(15:57) Van: The MCU
(01:00:01) Charles: Tom Holland
(01:14:16) Daniel: The DCU
(01:22:08) Ben: Warner Bros. Pictures
(01:32:29) Meg: ‘Brimstone’
(01:41:57) Jomi: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
(01:52:27) Steve: ‘Battle Beast’
(02:00:41) Kate: Cute animal merch
(02:10:28) Jodi: Survival stories
(02:23:05) Andy: Whimsy

Host: Mallory Rubin
Guests: Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Daniel Chin, Ben Lindbergh, Meg Schuster, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman, Kate Halliwell, Jodi Walker, and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
Social: Jomi Adeniran

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