Episodes
Mal is joined by Ben Lindbergh to give their reactions to the three-part premiere for the final season of ‘The Bad Batch (06:33). They dive deep with their biggest questions revolving around Project Necromancer, Omega, and Clone Force 99 (19:32). Later, they look ahead and talk about what they hope to see for the remainder of the season and how this show will fill in the gaps between Star Wars trilogies (77:12). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional...
Published 02/22/24
Mal and Jo are back to discuss their top 10 moments from the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ animated show as they get ready for Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation. They go character by character, revealing their picks for their favorite moments for each—with a smuggle or two, as always. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/16/24
Love is in the air! Also, a whole bunch of sex. Mal and Jo are here to have some Valentine's Day fun with another game of "F*ck/Marry/Moon Door" (05:24), as well as looking at classic alternative ships throughout stories, and even discussing the Romantasy craze going around books today. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/14/24
They say the best things come in threes, and Joanna and Mal are here to give you their latest Tropes Course on our favorite golden and Freudian trios throughout storytelling (07:25). From 'Avatar' to 'Harry Potter' to 'Star Trek' to so much more, they break down main characters in threes and how some of the best teams bounce off of each other in some of our favorite stories. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social:...
Published 02/13/24
From 'Dune' to dragons and everything in between, Mal and Joanna are here to answer all of your burning questions in the 2024 Winter Mailbag (08:00). they give all their updates on Cobb Vanth, '3 Body Problem' keys to success, their plans to cover 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/06/24
The Gods are among us as Joanna and Mal return to dive deep into the season finale of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians (08:10). They take an extended look at the season's final episode and break down all of the significant story elements of the show (15:41). Later, they talk about book spoilers to see what may happen next in a potential Season 2 (02:03:42). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn...
Published 02/02/24
Joanna is joined by 'Percy Jackson' staff writer Daphne Olive in the lead-up to this week's season finale. They discuss the evolution of the show, fate, interpreting the Greek gods, and how mythology influences us all! Host: Joanna Robinson Guest: Daphne Olive Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/30/24
The House of R has now returned to talk about the last three episodes of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (08:43). They begin their deep dive with the continued godly quest of Percy and his friends (14:40). Later, they dive into their book section of the pod to talk about possible future spoilers as well as comparisons to the books (96:15). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your...
Published 01/26/24
Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped things of 2024! 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 2024 (25:04). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Sean Fennessey Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/17/24
It's time to join Mal and Jo for the first Marvel endeavor of 2024 in the form of ‘Echo’ (10:13). They take on the entire season drop and get into what made the show work and not work for them (28:32). Later, they break down easter eggs and much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/12/24
Mal and Jo are here to dive into Episodes 3 and 4 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians.' They begin with their initial thoughts on these two episodes and the general reviews the show has gotten (8:20). Then they dive into each episode, discussing the journey we’re on with each character, new characters that appear, and much more (20:09). Later on they talk about some Easter eggs and some book spoilers that could potentially show up in future episodes (2:12:53). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna...
Published 01/09/24
Mal and Jo are back to discuss “The Church on Ruby Road,” this year’s ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special, and how it stacks up against the show’s holiday specials of years past (6:41). Then they dive deep into the episode that introduces the series’ newest companion, Ruby Sunday (18:03). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 12/25/23
We just need some more wine. Mal and Jo are here to dive into the first two episodes of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' (07:20). After their initial impressions, they delve into their thoughts on Percy and the many characters and lore that stem from this beloved book series (16:22). Later, they also dive into book spoilers to see what may come ahead (1:54:22). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi...
Published 12/20/23
As the year comes to a close, Mal and Jo look at their top 10 moments of 2023, and talk about their favorite shows, movies, and pieces of IP! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 12/15/23
It is time to introduce a new doctor and the ‘House of R’ is here to guide you through the third special of ‘Doctor Who,’ titled "The Giggle" (07:47). They take a look at the thrilling conclusion of the 14th doctor as he faces off against the toy maker, as well as the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th doctor (23:42). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 12/11/23
A grey heron told once me that Mal and Jo are here to talk all things Miyazaki! They start by discussing Hayao Miyazaki’s newest film, ‘The Boy and the Heron.’ They talk about the themes, the world, and why this was such a personal film for Miyazaki (9:42). Later, they put together a list of their top five Miyazaki films and discuss how each one has impacted them and why they love them so much (50:30). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional...
Published 12/08/23
Mal and Jo return to Westeros to highlight the seven most exciting things in the first trailer for 'House of the Dragon' Season 2. They start by parsing a thematic declaration, a glimpse of the North, and some intriguing leers and battle snapshots. Then, in the final third of the pod, they dive into book-spoiler territory to discuss some tantalizing previews of key events. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna...
Published 12/05/23
Jo and Mal are back to venture into the "Wild Blue Yonder" for the second 60th ‘Doctor Who’ anniversary special (06:48). Then they dive deep into the episode that brings back one of the most emotional and impactful episodes of the series yet (19:11). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 12/04/23
Mal and Jo are joined by a bunch of Ringer regulars to bring you this year's House of Recommends and give you some great content to consume during the holiday season that you may have missed this year and beyond. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Guests: Amanda Dobbins, Rob Mahoney, Ben Lindbergh, Dave Gonzales, Zach Kram Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 12/02/23
The time lord is upon us and so are Jo and Mal to dive into the first of three ‘Doctor Who’ 60th anniversary specials (05:00). They dive into the episode as the face of the tenth doctor returns, but the beginning of the fourteenth doctor is upon us. Come join the pod for reunions, redemptions, and even adorable Meep (15:13). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 11/27/23
The Time Lord has come in the form of Jodie Whittaker, so Joanna and Mal are here to dive deep into the era of the thirteenth Doctor. They cover Seasons 11 through 13 of the beloved BBC series in Part 6 of their 'Doctor Who' Viewing Guide (9:54). Then, they have some superlatives for all the Doctors they’ve covered as they look forward to David Tennant’s return (1:19:05). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna...
Published 11/22/23
When I'm around you, I kind of feel like I'm on drugs. Mal and Jo are back to talk about ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.’ They discuss Scott, Ramona, and all the returning characters in this new show, as well as their love for the 2010 movie, ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World’ (7:09). Later, Joanna interviews the writer of the show, BenDavid Grabinski (1:12:27). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: BenDavid Grabinski Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna...
Published 11/22/23
This pod will go higher, further, and faster and dive deep into 'The Marvels.' Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the latest MCU team-up film (06:43). Later, they dive in character by character and talk about Captain Marvel (30:48), Ms. Marvel (46:52), and Monica Rambeau (1:40:54) as they examine each character's journey throughout this latest movie. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi...
Published 11/14/23
It's all glory with this podcast as Joanna and Mal are here to dive deep into the thrilling conclusion of Loki Season 2! They take a look at their opening snapshot and give their overall impressions of the finale (08:43). Then they dive into their scene-by-scene breakdown of this hour-long conclusion and all of the character beats that they loved (17:53). Host: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn...
Published 11/12/23
Joanna is joined by Dave Gonzales to tackle the penultimate episode of 'Loki' Season 2! They break down their initial thoughts on what happens to Loki when he time slips through dying timelines in an attempt to rescue his friends (07:33). Then they dive deep into the episode itself and examine all of the emotional beats that bring Mobius, OB, and Sylvie together (14:00). Later, they give their thoughts on wig watch and all the theories leading up to the finale. Host: Joanna Robinson Guest:...
Published 11/07/23