House of R

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Welcome to House of R’s New Feed! Aug 18, 2023

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Hit that "follow" or "subscribe" button, Bad Babies, because House of R has a new home! Mal and Jo will now be here twice a week with the deep dives you’ve come to know and love over on The Ringer-Verse, exploring your favorite fictional universes. Get ready for even more deep dives into the latest nerd culture releases, plus plenty of Tropes Course nostalgia, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more!

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The 'Ahsoka' Primer Watch List: One Episode to Understand Each Character Aug 17, 2023

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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 Clone Wars' or 'Rebels' or even 'The Mandalorian,' this is the pod you're looking for. If you have, great news: This is also the pod you're looking for.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Tropes Course: Enemies to Lovers and ‘Good Omens’ Season Two Aug 04, 2023

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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

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Summer Mailbag: The 'Secret Invasion' Finale, Toy Movies in a Post-'Barbie' World, 'Ahsoka' Anticipation, and More! Jul 29, 2023

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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

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A 'Doctor Who' Viewing Guide (Part 3) Jul 22, 2023

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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

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The Best of the Year (So Far)! Jul 14, 2023

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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 latest episode (1:49:52).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Silo' Season One and 'Secret Invasion' Episode Three Jul 07, 2023

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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

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Secret Invasion' Episode 2 Deep Dive Jun 30, 2023

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They're all here! The 'House of R' crew returns to dive deep into the second episode of 'Secret Invasion' (11:36). They discuss the origins of Gravik and Nick Fury's relationship, as well as the betrayal that came with humanity and the Skrulls (22:09). Later, they break down the Skrull Council and what influence it has on society (64:16).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Secret Invasion’ Episode 1 Deep Dive Jun 24, 2023

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Who’s a Skrull? Who’s a human? Mal and Jo are here to break it all down as they talk about the first episode of Marvel’s new show, ‘Secret Invasion.’ They start with a little comic and spy craft history (9:15). Then they dive deep into the episode, talking about every character and every twist and turn, including the surprising death at the end (36:18).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Build the Best Spider-Man Movie Draft Jun 12, 2023

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It's time to thwip into a new draft with the 'House of R' crew! Mal and Jo are joined by special guests Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons to build the best 'Spider-Man' movie (33:27). From villains to mentors, accessories to antagonists, everyone will do their best to cross the vast Spider-verse to build the best movie of them all!

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Jessica Clemons

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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