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'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Deep Dive | House of R May 08, 2023

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One last time, into the forever. Mal and Jo are here to discuss the third installment in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise (06:21). They discuss the Rocket-centered adventure that sees off many of our heroes and introduces the heartbreaking origin of our furry friend. They also talk about the dynamics of the Guardians as a whole throughout their MCU films and how it all culminates in this beautiful send-off.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys May 05, 2023

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No sleep till midnight! The Midnight Boys are back with the entire gang to talk about their thoughts on the latest entry into the MCU: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' (06:18). They discuss the emotional ride the film took them all on and what they loved so much about it. Later, they talk about the future of the Guardians and what James Gunn's future absence can mean for the franchise and the MCU (80:35).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Stars Wars: Visions Volume 2’ Instant Reactions | Mint Edition May 05, 2023

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Steve and Jomi are back to help you celebrate May the Fourth Be With You by diving deep into ‘Star Wars: Visions Volume 2’ and handing out awards for some of their favorite animation styles, characters, fights, and more from the volume.

Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Tropes Course: Magical Weapons, From Excalibur to the Darksaber | House of R May 04, 2023

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From swords to scabbards to hammers, and everything in between, it's time for Jo and Mal to dive deep into the trope of magical weapons and all they have to offer the stories we love. They examine the scope of the trope (06:04) and all of the great stories that come with them. Later they talk about the worthiness of those who use these magical weapons, forging and reforging, and so much more.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Exploring the World of 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' May 01, 2023

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The Force shall be strong with Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes as they take a look at the massively popular video game 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' (02:00). They break down all of the new gameplay changes for the sequel and discuss what they think of the epic story, along with a few nitpicks (25:28).

Hosts: Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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Midnight Court: ‘Infinity War’ vs. ‘Endgame,’ Plus the Problem With ‘The Flash’ | The Midnight Boys Apr 26, 2023

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Midnight Court returns to settle the eternal debate about which MCU film is better, ‘Infinity War’ or ‘Endgame’ (09:17). Then they discuss the latest trailer for ‘The Flash’ and the difficulty of covering a film that features a star as controversial as Ezra Miller (60:44).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Steve Ahlman, and Jomi Adeniran

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The ‘Mandalorian’ Season 3 Finale Deep Dive | House of R Apr 21, 2023

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It’s time for Mal and Jo to take one more dip into the living waters of Mandalore for the Season 3 finale of ‘The Mandalorian.’ They dive deep, discussing everything in the episode from the fate of the darksaber to Gideon’s clones and Grogu’s adoption. They also talk about their thoughts on the season as a whole. Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to give out some reading recommendations ahead of ‘Ahsoka’ (2:43:00).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Guest: Ben Lindbergh

Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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The ‘Mandalorian’ Season 3 Finale Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys Apr 19, 2023

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Charles, Van, and Jomi dive into the ‘Mandalorian’ season finale in a way that only they can. Along the way, the guys discuss Jomi’s love for the Darksaber, Van tells a story about seeing the original animated ‘Transformers’ movie, and they react to rumors of Adam Driver playing Mr. Fantastic.

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal and Steve Ahlman

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The 'Mandalorian' Season 3, Episode 7 Deep Dive | House of R Apr 14, 2023

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Yes! Yes! Yes! It's time for another deep dive with Mal and Jo for the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian'. Ben Lindbergh joins them to discuss the Shadow Council and what the remnants of the empire are doing in the Galaxy. Later, they theorize who the titular "spies" might be in this week's episode (02:07:48).

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 Episode 7 Instant Reactions. Plus: 'The Marvels' and 'The Penguin' Trailers. | The Midnight Boys Apr 12, 2023

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The boys (and the Mandalorians) are back in town and here to talk about the penultimate episode of 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 (05:33). They discuss the return of a very storied character and the dangerous return to Mandalore. Later, they also discuss their thoughts and hopes after the debut of teasers for 'The Marvels' as well as the new TV series 'The Penguin' (71:46).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal

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