The yearning tendrils have returned! Mal and Jo are here to dive into the thrilling new trailer for the HBO smash hit 'The Last of Us'. They speculate on what may be coming this season as they look forward to this highly anticipated video-game adaptation. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2025•42 min
The Devil of Hell's Kitchen has returned, and it is time to dive deep with Mal and Jo into the two-episode premiere of 'Daredevil: Born Again'! They analyze all of the fights, drama, and the shocking death that kicks off this highly anticipated series, as well as speculate about the logistics of Kingpin's mayoral bid! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: Jonathan Frias Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn mo...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 27 min
It's the trial of the century! Mal and Jo are here to dive into the latest episode of 'Yellowjackets' as they break down the latest theories and reveals that surround all of our intrepid girls. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Well, speak of the devil. On the eve of 'Daredevil: Born Again,' Mal and Jo revisit their 13 favorite moments from the original series, from the best Kingpin scene to the sickest fight to the sexiest sequence and beyond. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 27 min
Time to return to the pit as Mal and Jo return to dive deep into the latest episode of 'Yellowjackets'! They make some revelations about Marlie, share their thoughts on who might be "cave daddy" and discuss one of the craziest needle drops in the history of the show. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 48 min
it's a war time pod! Mal and Jo will be your generals as they dive into the latest MCU movie 'Captain America: Brave New World'. Join them as they talk about the film's reception as well as what they though about all the ups and downs in the latest installment in the Cap franchise. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 45 min
It's time for the smut! Mal and Jo are here on time for Valentine's to discuss all of their favorite books in the romantasy phenomenon, as well as the latest hit: 'Onyx Storm.' They take a look at your questions and emails and provide illustrations of some of the spicy scenes in he Empyrean series! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choic...
Feb 15, 2025•2 hr 3 min
Our intrepid girls have returned! As well as Jo and Mal to break down the double episode premiere of the third season of 'Yellowjackets'. They take a deep look into what happens in the aftermath of season two and where these first two episodes set up what hopes to be an incredible season. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 7 min
From playlists to 'Severance' to 'Thunderbolts*' to D&D, the 'House of R' mailbag is here. Jo and Mal are here to answer all of your burning questions about the content you love! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr 43 min
It's time to hop into the conversation pit as Mal and Jo break down the things they loved about the first trailer for 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' (09:49). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Dance with her! And dance with Mal and Jo as they revisit the sci-fi classic 'Ex Machina' on its anniversary! They hand out awards and praise for the film that gave us hot robots, existential dread, and perhaps a touch of murder. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2025•2 hr 45 min
The showrunners and directors behind 'Agatha All Along' (Jac Schaeffer), 'House of the Dragon' (Ryan Condal), 'Rings of Power' (Patrick McKay), and 'The Penguin' (Craig Zobel) join Jo and Mal to share their recommendations on what shows, films, and books to explore now if you're missing four of the TV shows that we loved best in 2024. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Jac Schaeffer, Ryan Condal, Patrick McKay, and Craig Zobel Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John R...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Mal and Jo are set to draft their most hyped films, TV, and everything in between of 2025! Sean Fennessey and Ben Lindbergh also join in to add to the annual chaos that is picking from the best the new year has to offer (26:01). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Sean Fennessey Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Supervision: John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Addition Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 15 min
It's time for the jabber jabber about the final two episodes of 'Skeleton Crew' with Jo and Mal! Our hosts take a look at the exciting finale of the latest 'Star Wars' show with their opening snapshot thoughts on the season as a whole (09:05). Later they dive deep into the back story of Jod, the kids making it back home, and what could be next in a galaxy far, far away (27:50). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: John Richter and Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman Additional...
Jan 18, 2025•2 hr 10 min
It may be January, but the holiday season continues inside the 'House of R!' Mal and Jo have a holiday gift swap, exchanging a beloved season of television that the recipient had yet to see! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: John Richter and Jessie Lopez Video Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2025•2 hr 51 min
Just imagine a place where you could hear a patented Deep Dive on not one, but TWO episodes of 'Skeleton Crew!' That’s right—'House of R' is back in 2025, as Mal and Jo join with the shanty-singing Jod, KB, Neel, and the rest of the Skeleton Crew to discuss the two latest episodes of the hit 'Star Wars' series! After a rollicking Opening Snapshot going over first impressions (09:21), Mal and Jo dive deep on both episodes (21:59), with more than a couple sprinklings of Theory Corner to boot! Host...
Jan 04, 2025•2 hr 12 min
Mal and Jo are back on their final pod of the year to count down and relive their top magical storytelling moments of 2024! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: John Richter and Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2024•2 hr 49 min
Sometimes the sands are cruel. Today, Mal and Jo are here to recap and react to the final episode of ‘Dune: Prophecy.’ They then break down the winners and losers of this season. And while it might have been underwhelming, they can always find the silver sand lining. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: John Richter and Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min
No more fighting! Jo and Mal are here to dive deep into the fourth episode of 'Skeleton Crew'! They break down all the new hijinks these crazy kids get up to and discuss their favorite Easter eggs. Later, they're joined by Ben Lindbergh for a Lore Corner! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producers: John Richter and Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 20, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Arise, listeners of the Mark! Mal and Jo are here to announce and rank their most pleasant surprises of 2024 (12:24) before diving back into Middle-earth for their review of the epic new anime film 'The War of the Rohirrim' (35:37). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: John Richter and Steve Ahlman Video Editor: John Richter Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 59 min
All aboard the Stinky Cinder - it’s time to dive deep with Mal and Jo as they discuss Episode 3 of 'Skeleton Crew,' (14:07). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh for a journey to hidden worlds of Star Wars with Lore Corner (01:46:45) and some Easter Eggs (02:08:37)! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh Producers: John Richter and Mike Wargon Video Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal and John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about ...
Dec 14, 2024•2 hr 18 min
Mal and Jo are back to talk about Episode 4 of ‘Dune: Prophecy’! But first, they break down the trailer for Season 2 of ‘Severance.’ They talk about what they’re most excited about from the trailer, and theories for the season (7:25). Then, they dive into 'Dune' by discussing six questions they have about the show (31:09). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter Video Editor: Cameron Dinwiddie Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeni...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min
It is time to set sail across the stars with Mal and Jo as they dive into Episodes 1 and 2 of 'Skeleton Crew,' the latest 'Star Wars' adventure (07:07). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh for a dive into the 'Star Wars' lore corner about the mysterious planet our heroes come from (1:38:21). After that, Joanna chats with showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford to discuss the pirate story inspirations for this swashbuckling tale (1:52:33). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: B...
Dec 05, 2024•2 hr 17 min
Sisterhood above all! After that, it will be Ben and Van coming in to chat with Joanna about the latest episodes of 'Dune: Prophecy'. First, Ben Lindbergh comes in for a chat with Jo about the latest plot and themes of the new HBO drama (07:01). Later, Van Lathan drops by to talk about his experience with the Dune books and lore and how it can inform this new show (1:02:18). Host: Joanna Robinson Guests: Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman Additi...
Dec 03, 2024•2 hr 41 min
Get your brooms and swords ready! It is time to dive into the movie double feature of the weekend. 'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are taking the world by storm, and Jo and Mal are here to give you their thoughts on both blockbuster spectacles. They also play a little game of Name That Thigh. 'Gladiator II' (10:15) 'Wicked' (1:01:58) Name That Thigh (2:00:06) Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, A...
Nov 26, 2024•2 hr 25 min
All aboard the hype train! Mal and Jo are here to once again let the hype flow through them as they rank the things that they are most looking forward to this winter season! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Aleya Zenieris Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Fear remains the mind-killer, Jo and Mal are here to lead you through the desert once again as they dive semi-deep into the first episode of 'Dune: Prophecy.' Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Aleya Zenieris Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr
Sometimes, you just have to make your way through a pile of corpses. Thankfully, Jo and Rob Mahoney are here to get you across as they take a look at the first episode of the second season of the Apple TV+ drama "Silo". They first discuss what they thought of the first season a a whole before diving into the stunning first episode along with all its twists and turns. Hosts: Joanna Robinson Guest: Rob Mahoney Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman, John Richter Additional Produc...
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 31 min
We're on top of the world, Ma! Mal and Jo are here with us too, here to give us a deep dive into the finale of 'The Penguin'! They break down what they thought of the gangbusters finale before a special interview with showrunner Lauren LeFranc! Opening snapshot (00:00) Deep dive (00:00) Lauren LeFranc joins the show (00:00) Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Lauren LeFranc Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Editor: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Aleya Aleya Ze...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 26 min
Ignite your lightsabers, because cohosts Ryan Condal (House of the Dragon) and David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) of 'The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of' are here to share their insights on the art of collecting. Then, Ryan, David, Jo, and Mal each share their most coveted props from genre shows and films, including their top picks for wearables, weapons, MacGuffins, and more! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guests: Ryan Condal and David Mandel Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Video Edito...
Nov 09, 2024•2 hr 49 min
