House of R

Latest Episodes:

The ‘Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 4 Deep Dive Mar 25, 2023

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We must protect the children! And you must listen to the latest deep dive with Mal and Joe. They're back to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ (09:02). Later, Ben Lindbergh joins to discuss the history of Order 66 and the appearance of a legendary Jedi (71:44). Then they give away their episode awards and speculate on what's to come.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guests: Ben Lindbergh

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The ‘Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 3 Deep Dive Mar 17, 2023

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They love the red ones, and they also love Mando! Mal and Joanna return to do another deep dive into the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ (08:11). Later they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss the history and trajectory of cloning in the ‘Star Wars’ universe (02:02:60). Then they give out their episodic awards (02:31:12).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guests: Ben Lindbergh

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive, Plus Katee Sackhoff Mar 11, 2023

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They call it a mine, but we call it a deep dive! Mal and Jo are back with another deep dive into the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ (18:44). Ben Lindbergh also joins the pod to talk about the lore of the planet Mandalore (44:00). And later they are joined by Bo Katan herself, Katee Sackhoff, to discuss her character's arc, along with how to pose on a throne (02:04:02).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Katee Sackhoff

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Episode 1 Deep Dive Mar 04, 2023

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This is the way ... to the best deep dive in the galaxy! Mal and Jo are back to dive into their thoughts on the epic Season 3 premiere of ‘The Mandalorian’ (09:15). They then begin their deep dive with where the Mandalorian people are and what adventure awaits Din and Grogu (21:43). Later Ben Lindbergh joins to discuss the lore of a special hyperspace whale (01:58:00), all before giving out their episode rewards and theories.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guest: Ben Lindbergh

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Primer: Essential Moments and Animated Watch List Feb 22, 2023

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This is the way. This is also the pod to prep you for the upcoming season of 'The Mandalorian'; Mal and Jo give you their essential Mando moments from all of 'Star Wars' (10:15). Later, they also give some extra credit with their favorite animated Mando moments, giving you even more lore to look forward to (1:49:13).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Deep Dive Feb 20, 2023

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The time has come to conquer with Mal and Jo as they dive headfirst into their analysis of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.' They talk about the major introduction to Kang the Conqueror and the performance from Jonathan Majors (31:24). Later, they talk about the insane world of the Quantum Realm and all of the characters that inhabit it, along with the Ant-Man family (84:34).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The Marvel Villain Rankings With Clay Keller Feb 11, 2023

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Mal and Joanna are joined by special guest Clay Keller of the ‘Screen Drafts Podcast’ to conduct a draft ranking of the greatest on-screen MCU villains (20:47).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guest: Clay Keller

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Surviving in 'The Last of Us' Universe, Reading Recommendations, 'Doctor Who' Prep, and More Mailbag! Jan 27, 2023

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Mal and Joanna answer a bunch of your mailbag questions and tackle your burning theories about what they love to see in the world of fandom.

Mal's Book Recommendations:

‘The Great American Novel’ (Philip Roth)
‘Watership Down’ (Richard Adams)
The works of Ursula K. Le Guin
‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ (Gabrielle Zevin)
‘Project Hail Mary’ (Andy Weir)
‘The House in the Cerulean Sea’ (TJ Klune)
‘The Once and Future Witches’ (Alix E. Harrow)
‘This Is How You Lose the Time War’ (Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone)
‘Station Eleven’ (Emily St. John Mandel)
Adapt: ‘Fairyland’ novels (Catherynne M. Valente)
Reboot: ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy’ series (Douglas Adams)

Jo's Book Recommendations:

‘The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards’ (Kristopher Jansma)
‘All the Birds in the Sky’ (Charlie Jane Anders)
‘Carry On’ (Rainbow Rowell)
‘Circe’ (Madeline Miller)
‘Night Watch’ (Terry Pratchett)
‘Dealing with Dragons’ (Harcourt Brace)
‘Fire’ (Kristen Cashore)
‘Bitter Blue’ (Kristen Cashore)
‘Any Way the Wind Blows’ (Simon Snow)

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘The Last of Us’ and the Lone Wolf and Cub Trope Jan 20, 2023

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Joanna and Mal take you on a guided tour of their "Tropes Course" and, in honor of ‘The Last of Us,’ examines the story trope of the Lone Wolf and the Cub (09:19). They talk about the dynamics of travelers and the ones they protect—often on paths of redemption, revenge, and adventure.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The 2023 Hype Draft Jan 13, 2023

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Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped things of 2023! They are also joined by Sean Fennessey and Ben Lindbergh to add to the fun and discuss what they are most looking forward to in 2023 (15:51).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Sean Fenessey

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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