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House of R

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Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Tropes Course examinations, Hall of Fame inductions, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.

Episodes

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 1 Deep Dive | House of R

Gods be good! The time has come for Mal and Jo to take their place on the Iron Throne and dive deep into the Season 2 premiere of 'House of the Dragon.' They begin with their opening snapshot and discuss the excitement of returning to the wonderful world of Westeros (04:50). Then they begin their patented deep dive and go scene by scene for all of the action and intrigue that the Dance of the Dragons brings (09:44). Be sure to get tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Host...

Jun 19, 20243 hr 33 min

'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 1 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

Talk the Thrones is back! Things look pretty rough in Westeros, and Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson return to break everything down! They talk about the Otto vs. Larys proxy battle, Alicent and Rhaenyra's plots and schemes, and the shocking "Blood and Cheese" death at the end of this episode! Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson Production: Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Nick Kosut, Tony Perry, Bobby Gibbons, Cory McConnell, Arjuna Ramgopal, Steve Ahlman, John Richter, A...

Jun 17, 202455 min

'Talk the Thrones' Returns!

It's time to return to the Iron Throne, and 'Talk the Thrones' is back in full video pod form! Every Sunday, right after 'House of the Dragon' airs, Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin will assemble to discuss the latest episode in all of its shocking wonder! Follow along now, and we'll see you in Westeros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202445 sec

'The Acolyte' Episode 3 Deep Dive

The Jedi might be bad, but Jo and Mal are here to talk you through it as they dive into 'The Acolyte' Episode 3 (08:13). They kick off their deep dive with the witchy origins of Mae and Osha, and pick apart the troubled past that haunts them and the Jedi (20:08). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss the early 'Star Wars' lore and what it means for the rest of the season (01:43:03). Be sure to get tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and ...

Jun 14, 20242 hr 6 min

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Primer: Where We Left Off in Season 1. Plus, Showrunner Ryan Condal Joins!

Gods be good—it's almost time to head back to Westeros, and Mal and Jo are here to help you prepare. First, they refresh you on the story to date by sharing their dueling recaps of every episode from HOTD's first season (06:42). Then, showrunner Ryan Condal joins the pod to talk about everything from what he's most excited about in Season 2 to rich dragon tapestries (82:24). Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson...

Jun 11, 20242 hr 13 min

'The Acolyte' Episodes 1 and 2 Deep Dive, Plus Creator Leslye Headland

The force is strong and has returned to the House of R! Jo and Mal are here to give you their opening snapshot into the first two episodes of the anticipated 'Star Wars' drama (10:31). Then they dive deep into the lore and characters that build up to this two-episode premiere (28:37), along with Easter eggs, wig-watches, and so much more! Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additi...

Jun 07, 20243 hr 8 min

The ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Preview Mailbag

Gods be good, 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is almost here! Mal and Jo come together to answer your burning questions before the latest season begins this month (11:26). Later on, they take on book-spoiler questions and what may happen in the seasons to come (83:50). Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about ...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 52 min

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Reactions, Plus 'The Acolyte' Prep

These fabulous things are here to podcast historic! Mal and Jo rev their engines to give you their reactions to 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' (30:07). But before that, they assess their hype at an all-time high with some light prep for 'The Acolyte,' premiering next week (05:22). Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn mor...

May 29, 20241 hr 26 min

The Achievement of the 'X-Men '97' Finale and Season 1

It's ‘House of R,’ mon amis. Mal and Jo are here to give you their thoughts on the season finale and the season as a whole of the highly regarded 'X-Men ’97' (10:01) and what their hopes for the new season may be! Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! 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

May 17, 20241 hr

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown, Plus ‘Game of Thrones’ Five Years Later

They are so eager to pod! Mal and Jo return to King's Landing to pod about all things 'Game of Thrones'! First, they take a look back at the series finale five years later (09:35). Then, they break down every frame of the latest 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer (35:52). Later, they give an in-depth spoiler-filled analysis of the trailer in their special book-spoiler section (1:58:52). Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and...

May 16, 20242 hr 37 min

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 Trailer Breakdown

Have you heard of it, lads? The newest trailer for 'The Rings of Power' has dropped, and Joanna and Mal are here to break it all down for you as the show premieres this summer! Be sure to check out tickets for the Ringer Residency in Los Angeles this summer! 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

May 14, 20241 hr 18 min

Tropes Course: Vampires

This is the pod of a killer, Bella! Joanna is joined by friends and vampire experts Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs to give you an intensive tropes course on vampires (07:32). From ‘Twilight’ to ‘Dracula’ and familiars to fatal attractions, they are here to teach you everything you need to know about the eternal creatures of the night that are seen throughout fiction. Host: Joanna Robinson Guests: Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna...

May 10, 20242 hr 7 min

'The Acolyte' Trailer Breakdown, Plus Baseball x Fandom Crossover Doubleheader

It's time to play ball as Mal and Joe step up to the plate with Ben Lindbergh to discuss the latest trailer for 'The Acolyte' (10:11). Then, they bring to you their hotly anticipated fandom and baseball mash-up called "Something Something Baseball" (37:04). From drafting teams, to making superheroes out of real-life legends, this episode is about to be a home run! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal So...

May 07, 20242 hr 23 min

‘Tales of the Empire’ and ‘The Bad Batch’ Series Finale

Mal and Ben reunite to get back to a galaxy far, far away and discuss the final season of 'The Bad Batch' (08:05). They then take a spoiler-filled look at the anthology series that dropped today, 'Tales of the Empire' (72:11). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Ben Lindbergh Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 04, 20241 hr 57 min

Top 10 Fandom Throuples, Inspired by 'Challengers'

To celebrate the hot-and-heavy sports thriller 'Challengers,' Jo and Mal are here to discuss some of their favorite fandom throuples (09:36). From ‘X-Men’ to ‘LOTR,’ they talk about the ins and outs and ups and downs of fiction's best polyamorous players. 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

Apr 30, 20241 hr 17 min

Hall of Fame: Steve Rogers, Captain America

This pod is with you till the end of the line! Jo and Mal are here to induct Steve Rogers into their Hall of Fame in celebration of the fifth anniversary of 'Avengers: Endgame' (07:45). They break down Cap's best moments and what made this character so special throughout the years. 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

Apr 26, 20242 hr 34 min

Hall of Fame: Tony Stark, Iron Man

We have a plan: Attack! As 'Avengers: Endgame' turns five, Mal and Jo induct Tony Stark into the ‘House of R’ Hall of Fame. They look back at Tony's most iconic moments, from his signature snark to his harrowing showdowns, and celebrate his lasting impact on the MCU. 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

Apr 23, 20242 hr 25 min

‘X-Men ’97’ Episodes 4-6 Deep Dive

"The name’s Gambit, mon ami … remember it!" Mal and Jo are back to continue their ‘X-Men ’97’ deep dive by breaking down episodes 4-6. They discuss the stakes of the show (18:30) and explain why shame plays such a key role (56:40). Plus, they cover every romance and go over all that happened in the middle three episodes (78:37). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 51 min

The 2024 Spring Mailbag

From ‘House of the Dragon’ to sci-fi on Apple TV+ and everything in between, Mal and Joanna are here to answer all of your burning questions in the 2024 spring mailbag (9:02). They give all of their updates on the Paul Hall of Fame and discuss ‘Doctor Who,’ an ideal date with Jaime Lannister, and so much more. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 34 min

'Invincible' Season 2 Finale and Awards

Mal and Jo are back to dive into Season 2 of ‘Invincible.’ They break down the finale and the season as a whole (7:39). Later, they give out some Season 2 awards (59:59). 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

Apr 08, 20241 hr 27 min

Our Top 10 ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Moments—10 Years Later

Mal and Jo reveal their top 10 moments from ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ in honor of its 10-year anniversary (5:48). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Isaiah Blakely Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Jomi Adeniran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 05, 20241 hr 58 min

2024 Spring & Summer Hype Meter

It's time for the seasonal tradition on ‘House of R’ in which Jo and Mal bring you their most hyped properties coming this spring and summer (10:51). From ‘Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Fallout’ to even ‘Kraven,’ they bring up the most prominent things on their radar this time around! 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

Apr 02, 20241 hr 23 min

‘X-Men ’97’ Episodes 1-3 Deep Dive

"To Me, My X-Men!" Mal and Jo are here to dive deep into the first three episodes of ‘X-Men ’97.’ They discuss their overall thoughts on the show so far, the history of the original ‘X-Men: The Animated Series,’ and their personal histories with the X-Men (10:51). Then, they go character by character, breaking down everything that happened in the first three episodes (43:14). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Soci...

Mar 29, 20242 hr 3 min

'3 Body Problem' Season 1 Deep Dive

It's time to leap across time and space! Mal and Jo are here to tackle the entire first season of Netflix's '3 Body Problem' (07:13). They take their deep dive character by character and analyze this stacked cast along with the show's epic story (22:44). 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

Mar 26, 20242 hr 44 min

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Dueling Trailer Breakdown: The Green Trailer and the Black Trailer

It's time, once again, to rally the realm with Mal and Jo as they return to give you their deep dive on the two dueling trailers for the new season of 'House of the Dragon'! They begin with the "Team Green" trailer and discuss what the schemes of Alicent Hightower, Otto Hightower, Criston Cole, and more will be (07:15). Then, they move to the "Team Black" trailer to glean what they can from Rhaenyra, Daemon, and others (68:16). Finally, they take to the skies of speculation to see what they can ...

Mar 22, 20242 hr 17 min

'The Acolyte' Trailer Breakdown and 'The Three-Body Problem' Book Club

It's time for a jam-packed episode of ‘House of R!’ Mal and Jo break down the electrifying trailer for the new Star Wars show, 'The Acolyte' (06:12). Then they drive into their first episode of 'House of Reads,' as they enter da book club and talk about 'The Three-Body Problem' (41:53). Later they bring on Zach Kram to discuss all of the spoiler-filled goodness that might come in the new TV adaptation (63:27). Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Guest: Zach Kram Senior Producer: Steve Ahlma...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 32 min

'House of R' Live From SXSW 2024

Coming to you live from Austin, Texas, Mal and Jo dropped by SXSW 2024 for a live show of epic proportions (08:15). They also bring their classic "would you rathers" to life with some of the latest movies and TV shows (36:54). 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

Mar 14, 20241 hr 7 min

The 'Dune: Part Two' Mailbag

Mal and Jo return to Arrakis to answer your burning questions about the latest installment in the 'Dune' saga (08:11). From book changes to just how the heck they got off that big worm and everything in between, they are here to be your guide among the sands. 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

Mar 08, 20241 hr 58 min

'Dune: Part Two' Deep Dive

Jo and Mal begin their coverage of 'Dune: Part Two' with their classic deep dive into the massive blockbuster film that is sure to be a highlight of the year (07:32). They dive into the characters and themes with the likes of Paul, Chani, Stilgar, and more. They also attempt to see the future and predict what may happen in the third part based on their knowledge of 'Dune Messiah.' Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal Social...

Mar 05, 20242 hr 50 min

Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Winners and Losers

Mal and Jo are back in the world of 'Avatar' for a look at Season 1 of Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ They talk winners and losers as they go through four things that worked and four things that didn’t in this divisive show (17:32). 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

Feb 27, 20241 hr 47 min
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