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**The Ringer-Verse**

The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring:

‘The Midnight Boys’: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman react to the latest in fandom and share their instant reactions to the newest nerd culture releases, all while bringing the banter every week.

‘Button Mash’: Ben Lindbergh and company discuss the latest in the world of video games, from headline-making new releases, to industry trends, to game swaps and nostalgic re-plays.

Follow the House of R feed for deep dives from Mal and Jo!

Latest Episodes:

10 Questions We Have After the ‘Peacemaker’ Premiere | The Midnight Boys Jan 17, 2022

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The Midnight Boys dive into the first three episodes of ‘Peacemaker’ with some of their biggest lingering questions.

Hosts: Van Lathan and Charles Holmes

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Steve Ahlman, TD St. Matthew-Daniel, and Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Chapter 3 Deep Dive | House of R Jan 15, 2022

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Mal and Joanna are insulted on our behalf and will beseech you to listen to their latest deep dive of 'The Book of Boba Fett' Chapter 3 (06:24). They discuss the much discussed gang of cyber youths and their colorful bikes (38:19). Later, Ben Lindbergh brings us a lore lesson on the infamous Pyke Syndicate (85:28) and Jomi is brought in to answer your mailbag questions.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Guest: Ben Lindbergh

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Steve Ahlman, TD St. Matthew-Daniel, and Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Chapter 3 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys Jan 12, 2022

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The Midnight Boys are calling upon the three families to talk about all things 'Book of Boba Fett' in the latest episode (06:17). They discuss the episode's colorful gang of cyborg youths, baby ranocors, and sniveling mayoral assistants that give Boba a bunch of trouble. Later, they call upon listeners to ask about the subject of the first 'Midnight Mulligan' (54:29) and lock in with Steve to finally see the film 'Dredd' (65:10).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Book of Boba Fett' "Chapter 2" Deep Dive | House of R Jan 07, 2022

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Mal and Joanna are off to visit the mayor and dive into the second episode of 'The Book of Boba Fett' (03:48). They discuss all of the deception afoot on Tatooine and uncover the action of a good train heist. They also offer up their influences, Easter eggs and theories of what may happen in the episodes to come (84:41). Later they bring on Ben Lindberg to educate us on some new characters from 'Star Wars' lore (89:16). All before calling in Jomi to answer your mailbag questions (103:27).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Steve Ahlman, TD St. Matthew-Daniel, and Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Chapter 2 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys Jan 06, 2022

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The Midnight Boys continue their journey through ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ with their instant reactions to the second episode of the Disney+ series (02:00). They also discuss the latest trailer for ‘The Batman’, rumored DC Extended Universe recastings, and expectations for ‘Peacemaker’ (1:02:00). And things draw to a close when Charles locks in on ‘Cobra Kai’ (1:23:00).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Book of Boba Fett' "Chapter 1" Deep Dive | House of R Dec 31, 2021

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Mal and Joanna emerge from the Sarlacc Pit to dive into the latest Star Wars adventure, 'The Book of Boba Fett.' They first offer a primer on their thoughts on Boba Fett and the state of the wider Star Wars canon (06:23). Then they dive into the plot and events of the premiere and what may happen in the series (50:10). Finally, they call in Jomi to answer your mailbag questions (155:12).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Steve Ahlman, TD St. Matthew-Daniel, and Arjuna Ramgopal

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'The Book of Boba Fett' Chapter 1 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys Dec 29, 2021

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The Midnight Boys set off to a galaxy far far away and give their instant reactions to the first episode of 'The Book of Boba Fett' (05:58). They also see what they would do as an intergalactic crime boss (37:45) and check in on the #RecastTChalla movement (58:09).

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal

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Diving Into 'The Matrix Resurrections' | House of Midnight Dec 27, 2021

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Joanna, Charles, and Van jack back into the Matrix and decipher the code in 'The Matrix Resurrections.' They begin with the reception of the film and where it can fit into the legacy of the franchise (13:13). They discuss what it means for bringing back Keanu Reeves and the "John Wick-ening" of Neo (34:58).

Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Hawkeye’ Season Awards + ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Primer | House of R Dec 25, 2021

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Happy holidays, here’s a bonus pod! Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson head to the Bishop holiday party to toast the highlights with their ‘Hawkeye’ season awards. Then, Jomi Adeniran joins to answer your mailbag questions about shrunken Tracksuit Draculas and more. Finally, Ringer 'Star Wars' scholar Ben Lindbergh dons his beskar to ready for ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ by highlighting what 'Ringer-Verse' listeners should watch and read before the ‘Boba’ season premiere.

You can listen to Part 1 of our Hawkeye finale coverage here.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: Steve Ahlman, TD St. Matthew-Daniel, and Arjuna Ramgopal

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‘Hawkeye’ Finale Analysis. Plus, Director Rhys Thomas on Kingpin and More | House of R Dec 24, 2021

Show notes

Hello, sweetie! Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson are sliding onto the ice to dive deep into the sixth and final episode of this ‘Hawkeye’ season, breaking down our titular heroes’ partnership, a certain crime boss’s MCU arrival, Yelena’s instant icon status, and more. Then, ‘Hawkeye’ EP and director Rhys Thomas returns to chat with Joanna about the finale’s mysteries, unanswered questions, and more.

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production: TD St. Matthew-Daniel and Arjuna Ramgopal

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