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House of R

Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.

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‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Deep Dive May 16, 2025

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Jedha, Kyber, Erso. Mal and Jo return to recap the final three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down Dedra's fate, Kleya and Luthen’s backstory, the build-up to ‘Rogue One’, and more.

(00:00) Intro

(04:32) Opening Snapshot

(20:40) Lonni Shares the Endgame

(57:41) Dedra and Axis Face Off

(01:20:51) Panic at the ISB

(01:25:26) Luthen and Kleya: An Origin Story

(01:53:01) Kleya Hits the Hospital

(01:58:58) Heart Begins His Hunt

(02:04:23) Dedra Faces Krennic

(02:15:42) Kleya Signals for Help

(02:28:34) Orson and Lio!

(02:34:57) Mission Kleypossible

(02:46:28) The Not-So-Safehouse

(02:52:46) The Yavin Push Begins

(03:06:25) Reflections and Remembrances

(03:15:58) “One Single Thing Will Break the Siege”

(03:21:53) The Road to Rogue

(03:35:06) The End

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5 Deep Dive May 13, 2025

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Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and discuss a new evolution of the Cordyceps fungus, the arrival of some familiar faces in Seattle, and a major turning point for Ellie.

(00:00) Intro

(23:01) Happy Mother’s Day

(50:16) Seattle day two

(01:02:21) "Future Days"

(01:22:31) Come and see

(01:44:55) I love you; I know

(01:57:03) A walk in the park

(02:15:14) Spores galore

(02:28:59) Present tense

(02:32:12) Spoilers: A fungus among us

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

Video Supervision: John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Deep Dive May 10, 2025

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The galaxy is watching! Mal and Jo to recap the seventh, eighth, and ninth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They break down what happens on Ghorman, the tragedy of Syril, Mon Mothma’s speech, Bix’s decision, and so much more.

(00:00) Intro

(05:48) Opening Snapshot

(17:08) Wilmon Brings a Mission to Yavin

(44:11) Cassian Meets a Force Healer

(01:10:17) Cass and Wil Depart, Vel Visits Bix

(1:17:37) Syril Confronts Dedra, Part 1

(01:31:26) The Ghorman Front Prepares

(1:51:43) Forces Arrive on Ghorman

(2:04:39) Taking to the Plaza

(2:26:23) Syril Confronts Dedra (Again), Part 2

(2:34:08) The Ghorman Massacre

(2:45:21) Syril vs. Cassian

(2:55:46) Escaping Ghorman

(3:01:25) The Senate Stands on Edge

(3:07:45) Mon and Bail Plot and Scheme

(3:10:42) Cassian’s Next Assignment

(3:13:28) Luthen and Mon Meet

(3:18:36) The Extraction Teams Arrive

(3:20:41) Mon Mothma Makes a Speech for the Ages

(3:32:35) Mon and Cassian Flee

(3:35:37) Bix’s Decision

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 4 Deep Dive May 05, 2025

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Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see how Ellie and Dina are doing as they make their way through Seattle. We also get introduced to a new member of the WLF, Isaac!

(00:00) Intro

(17:20) Cold Open

(43:28) Rainbow Connection on Capitol Hill

(56:18) Take on Me

(1:26:55) If You Own Mauviel, You Use Mauviel

(1:52:38) WMAB in Seattle

(1:58:24) Dear God Help Me It’s a Crevice

(2:07:05) A Night at the Theater

(2:15:30) Did Somebody Say Nora?

(2:18:30) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

Video Supervision: John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Thunderbolts*’ Deep Dive May 02, 2025

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It’s time to enter the void as Mal and Jo return to break down the latest entry in the MCU! They discuss each character getting their moment to shine, share their thoughts on the action sequences, and get into the effects this has on the larger universe.

(00:00) Intro

(03:50) Opening Snapshot

(09:29) Critical/Audience Reaction

(15:44) Is Marvel Back?

(36:02) Deep (Medium) Dive

(53:22) The Vault Fight Sequence

(01:00:23) Thoughts on Taskmaster

(01:06:50) Inside Yelena’s Memory

(01:12:16) Another Iconic MCU Elevator Scene

(01:23:56) Congressman Bucky Barnes?

(01:49:38) The Battle of One Block of New York

(01:57:26) Mid- and Post-Credit Scenes

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: John Richter and Mike Wargon

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive May 02, 2025

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There’s a storm brewing on Ghorman, and Mal and Jo are back to break it all down! They recap the fourth, fifth, and sixth episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2, including the various happenings on Coruscant, the Ghorman heist, ISB espionage, Saw Gerrera’s return, and so much more.

(00:00) Intro

(03:20) Opening Snapshot

(13:22) Dreaming of Dr. Gorst

(26:49) A Home-cooked Meal and a Debate About Protection

(38:11) Luthen Inserts His Wedge

(01:02:54) Goodbye, Gorst

(01:05:53) Syril Settles in Among the Spiders

(01:21:00) The Ghorman Front Recruits Syril

(01:34:40) Varian Skye Heads to Ghorman

(01:45:55) Both Sides Ready for the Transport Theft

(01:54:00) Sending in Vel and Cinta

(02:10:21) Another Lively Day of ISB Meetings and Senate Vote Whipping

(02:21:14) The Bug Heist

(02:37:40) Wilmon Brings Saw Gerrera a Gift

(02:48:44) The Rhydonium Extraction

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: John Richter and Kai Grady

Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 3 Deep Dive Apr 29, 2025

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It may be three months later in Jackson, but Joanna and Mal are back to talk about the latest episode of 'The Last of Us'! They take their signature deep dive and see what happens to the town of Jackson in the wake of the devastating attack. We see how Ellie is recovering and will be determined to get justice.

(00:00) Intro

(13:02) Cold Open

(29:54) Three Months Later

(51:54) Meanwhile, at Miller Manor

(1:11:13) 'Sorry I Fucked Up Your Revenge Plan' Cookies

(1:20:28) Now What?

(1:29:39) You Wanna Know How I Got These Scars?

(1:36:17) Pre-Trial With Captain Wyoming

(1:38:52) The Council Meeting With the United Colors of Flannel

(2:01:47) They Should be Building that Wall

(2:08:31) Some Anti-Converse Propaganda

(2:14:23) Craig Mazin Threw a Funeral for Us … Thanks?

(2:17:15) Road Trip

(2:21:22) Sleepover

(2:24:14) Road Trip: The Sequel

(2:25:11) Sightseeing

(2:28:23) Spores Galore

(2:29:03) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Video Supervision: John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Andor' Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Deep Dive Apr 25, 2025

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'Andor' is back, and so are Mal and Jo! These rebels break down everything in the first three episodes, from Cassian's mission, to a wedding on Chandrila to Syril and Dedra's relationship.

(00:00) Intro

(05:33) Opening Snapshot

(17:05) Theft of the TIE Avenger

(37:48) Cassian Meets the Maya Pei Brigade

(46:44) The Brigade Fractures

(51:30) Hiding Out with Our Ferrix Found Family

(01:02:10) The Empire Arrives

(01:12:10) Fleeing Mina-Rau

(01:30:14) A Chandi Wedding: Day One

(01:50:45) A Chandi Wedding: Day Two

(02:12:02) A Chandi Wedding: Day Three

(02:27:19) Krennic’s Secret Meeting at the Maltheen Divide

(02:37:40) Back at the ISB and the Bureau of Standards

(02:40:42) The Spinoff We Need: Eedy, Dedra, and Syril

(02:49:08) Easter Eggs

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie

Video Supervision: John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 2 Deep Dive Apr 22, 2025

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Jo and Mal are back to talk about the incredible yet devastating second episode of 'The Last of Us' Season 2. They dive deep into the Battle of Jackson, a major character death, and what it all means going forward!

(00:00) Intro

(06:52) Opening Snapshot

(35:18) Deep Dive

(35:57) Abby’s Dream

(48:47) The Salt Lake Crew

(58:18) Party (Emotional) Hangover

(01:09:31) General Tommy Takes Over

(01:14:22) 7-Eleven and Weed!

(01:20:32) Here Comes the Horde

(01:40:40) Battle of Jackson

(01:52:12) Fore!

(02:31:22) Spores Galore

(02:33:21) Spoilers: A Fungus Among Us

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Steve Ahlman and Carlos Chiriboga

Video Supervision: John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Daredevil: Born Again' Episode 9 Deep Dive Apr 17, 2025

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The Devil has returned, and he brought two of his friends with him. Mal and Jo return to break down the Season 1 finale of 'Daredevil: Born Again' (05:12). They dive into the elements that made this finale great and discuss the return of Frank Castle, Karen adding a spark, and what they would like to see from the next season, coming soon.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Video Supervision: John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Oscar De La Luz

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