‘Fallout’ Season 2 Premiere Reactions (Plus Justin Theroux!) | Button Mash

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Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 27 min

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Episode description

Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan return to the Wasteland for the first weekly Button Mash breakdown of ‘Fallout’ Season 2. First, they recap the premiere and discuss how it sets up the season. Then, Ben talks to Justin Theroux about joining the show in the role of Robert House. Finally, Ben brings on Polygon senior editor Chris Hayner for a primer on the game that inspired much of this season, ‘Fallout: New Vegas.’

Intro (0:00)
'Fallout' Season 2 premiere recap (11:56)
Interview with Justin Theroux (52:13)
Inside 'Fallout: New Vegas'—the game behind the season (1:00:33)

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Van Lathan, Justin Theroux, and Chris Hayner
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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